Hy-Lite 8O2634TNV1500G Installation Guide
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1. Installation Instructions For All Fixed Windows With Mounting Fin A Hy Lite Includes all of the following series TY OAZ15 FL15 AZ30 FL30 V1500 V1580 V300 V380 VT15 LH10 BGS geo ven WINDOWS COMPANY MIL1 MIL138 GB2000 GB2080 FL2000 AZ2080 Maximum Fastener Spacing Jambs Head and Sill Silicone LA 10 x 1 1 2 All 2 Z Glazing Bead Cross Section View Exterior View of Fixed W indow Wall Framing LL a Exterior Sheathing Silicone Note We strongly recommend the use of flashing and or flashing tapes and sill pans as stated in ASTM E 2112 01 However due to variation in codes and building types it is left up to the end user to determine the proper installation of these items LEAVE THE BUBBLE WRAP ON Before installing your window the bubble wrap may be peeled back for inspection but please re stick the wrap to protect the blocks from scratches and other damage until construction is complete Step 1 Measure to be sure the opening is 3 8 to 1 2 larger than the window size both vertically and horizontally Though not necessary you may wish to pre drill the installation holes in the fin at this time Disregard the pre punched holes in the mounting fin as they are not necessarilly spaced correctly Step 2 App2. ly a generous bead of silicone to the backside of the mounting fin Use enough silicone to sufficiently fill all voids between the fin and the wall sheathing Step 3 Insert the window into the opening from the outside The window is labeled inside and outside but if these labels have been removed the glazing bead should always be to the inside of the building Step 4 Install shims under the sill adjusting them until the unit is plumb in the opening Shims should be installed under the sill every 2 feet The window should be basically centered in the opening with no more than 1 4 gap between the window and wall framing Step 5 Install a 10 x 1 1 2 screw 4 from the corner of the fin at each end of the head sill and both jambs Step 6 Install the remaining fasteners in 8 increments from the corner screws to the center of each frame member Use care not to over tighten the screws and pull them through the fin Also make sure the screws go in straight and do not cause the frame to bow Fastener quantities needed in each side of frame to achieve 8 spacing Length of Frame Member 10 as 26 34 42 so se 66 za 82 90 98 Numberof Fasteners 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 oat 12 13 Step 7 Remove excess silicone squeeze out from around the fin and inspect for holes or voids Use silicone to fill any voids Step 8 If desired a foam insulation can be applied to the interior gap between the windo
3. w and wall framing If applied this must be the NON EXPANDING TYPE FOAM Step 9 Since these windows are typically used in rooms with high moisture ie bathrooms it is recommended that the interior gap between the window and wall framing also be sealed with silicone and tooled so as not to interfere with the installation of wallboard tile or trim Step 10 Once all construction is complete remove the bubble wrap from the inside and outside of the window If necessary clean the blocks with a mild detergent and warm water using a soft cloth Failure to follow these procedures will void any and all warranties
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