How to Measure

1.) HOW TO MEASURE YOUR OPENING TO ORDER THE REPLACEMENT WINDOW

Read all of these instructions before measuring. Measure ALL WINDOWS that you intend replacing.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: In ordering windows, please provide opening size only. Manufacturing will deduct the following:

WIDTHS: After 1/4" deduction widths will be cut to the nearest 1/8" increment.

HEIGHTS: After 1/4" deduction heights will be cut to the nearest 1/8" increment.

SIZE RESTRICTIONS FOR DOUBLE HUNG:

WIDTH - 13" (Minimum) 54" (Maximum)
HEIGHT - 19" (Minimum) 91" (Maximum)

WIDTH:
Measure between the jambs at 3 points.
Measure at Top, Middle and Bottom of
window opening.
Measure from the surface of the jambs,
not from the trim strips or parting
beads in your old window opening.
Use the SMALLEST of these three
width measurements to order the window!

HEIGHT:
Measure from the high point of the sill of
your window (the surface closest to the inside of
window) to the top of the window opening. Make
two measurements: one at the left side of the window
and one at the right side of the window.
Use the SMALLEST of these two height measurements
to order the window!
Take these two dimensions for each window you are
ordering, to your dealer. He will supply
you with the
correct size windows for
your openings.

NOTE: Window Rough Opening DEPTH
Dimensions Needed (Ignore all pulleys and
parting strips when measuring for depth dimensions as they will beremoved for replacement window installation)
There must be at least 3 1/4" of opening depth between the
inside Window Trim and the outside Blind Stop Strip.
This much area is needed to accept the depth of
the Replacement Window!

2.) REMOVAL OF EXISTING WINDOW

Check new windows before you tear out opening. Make sure you have correct amounts and sizes.

TOOLS NEEDED:	Caulking Gun	Chisel
	Phillips Head Screw Driver	Square
	Pocket Knife or Tin Snips	3/32" Drill Bit
	Hammer	Electric Drill

FROM INSIDE THE HOUSE:

Carefully remove all inside trim or stops, since you will reuse this
material.
Cut bottom sash balance cord or chain and remove the panel.
Remove the middle parting strips at the sides and top.
Cut top sash balance cord or chain and remove the panel.
Remove the sash pulleys or hammer into the jamb so the jambs are flush and unobstructed.
Leave the exterior stop (blind stop) intact to prevent the replacement window from falling through.
Clean opening thoroughly and caulk or use insulation to fill the old holes.

3.) REPLACING WINDOW

1. Apply a liberal caulking bead along the inside of the blind stop at the top and both sides where the window frame will make contact. Also apply caulking beneath the sill angle.

2. Install sill angle above blind stop.

3. Place expander on top of window and caulk along top of expander.

4. A.) Set window in opening, resting on sill angle.

B.) Window must be squared to operate properly.

C.) Determine if any wood shims are needed to keep the window plumb, square and centered in the opening.

5. Raise the bottom sash and the two sash bumper stops at the top. Install a screw into the jambs at each side of the window. Make screws snug, not too tight. (Installation holes are pre-drilled.)

6. Lower the top sash and the two bumper stops at the top. Install a screw into the jambs at each side of the window. Make screws snug, not too tight.

7. The window must be centered and squared in the opening. Check to be sure window frame is square and adjust installation screws if necessary.

8. Lift expander to flush with top of opening. Drill holes and secure with small screws at lowest part of expander to insure contact with window.

9. The jamb adjustment screws are located at the middle of track on both sides of the window. Turning the screws in a clockwise direction will cause the jamb middles to "pull" toward the center of window. This adjustment is necessary to give a close and even alignment between the sides of panels and the jambs, and to assure proper panel operation. The distance between the operating panels and the jambs of the window should not exceed 1/16". After making partial adjustment, replace the panels, operate them and visually judge their alignment with the jambs.
Adjustment may have to be made several times until satisfactory performance is achieved. Adjustments can also be made by loosening and tightening the previously installed jamb screws. In extreme cases the old window opening might be badly "bowed". If the adjustments do not solve this problem, wood shims will have to be used between the rough opening and the replacement window jambs.
If the top expander channel is used, adjust it up against the rough opening. Install it there, with three screws, thru the leg of the channel into the vinyl window frame. This can be done from either inside or from outside.

10. Caulk around the entire perimeter of the window on the inside. Replace the old window trim strips or install new strips around the inside of the window at head and jambs.