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Ply Gem 310F, 510 2030BLK, 510 3030BLK, 510 3040BLK, 510 3050BLK, 510 3060BLK Operating instructions

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PRECAUTIONARY NOTES
•Fortrimandsiding,allow1/8”-1/4”gapallthewayaroundthewindowframe
toallowforexpansion.Ifexteriorisbrickormasonry,leavea3/8“gapbetween
thebottomsillofthewindowandthemasonrytoavoid“brickbinding”.
•Exterior wall systems like stucco and EIFS must be designed to manage
moisturearoundthewindowopening.
•Followthesidingmanufacturer’srequirementsforsealingbetweenthesiding
andwindowframes.
•Any low-expansion foam used should conform to AAMA 812-04 (see
manufacturer’s requirements), but any binding
ordamageofanytypecausedbytheinsulation
willnotbecoveredunderwarranty.
•Donotblockorsealweepholes.
•Donotfastenthroughthesilltrack.
For specific instructions on how to install
units with flange frame configuration
consult www.floridabuilding.org and
www.plygemwindows.com.
NOTE: Where pan flashing is present, do not use flashing that will impede
proper drainage of the pan on the bottom.
NOTE: Over-shimming can cause bowing and prevent proper window operation.
8. (Required)
Aftercheckingtheoperationofthewindow,completethefasteningby
installingfastenersthroughthenailingnaccordingtoChart A.
9. (Recommended)
Followingtheashingmanufacturers’recommendations,apply
ashingtothenailnsandsurroundingwallsurfacestartingwiththebottom,
thenthesides,andnallythetop,creatingashingleeect(referenceFigure 4).
1. (Required)
The Rough Opening should be level,
plumb,andsquare,andshouldbesizedaccording
toFigure 1.
2. (Recommended)
If a weather resistant barrier
is used, follow the barrier manufacturer’s
recommendationsfor treatment of window
openings.
3. (Recommended)
If pan ashing is used, it should
beinstalledatthistime.Followthepanashing
manufacturer’s recommendations (or ASTM
2112 standards), making sure that the product
provides an adequate sill dam height to the
interior.
4. (Required)
Applyagenerous(atleast3/8”bead),
continuous bead of exterior-grade sealant to
ensureanadequatesealbetweenthebackofthe
nailing n and the exterior surface of the rough
opening(referenceFigure3).Thebeadshouldrun
alongtheapproximatelocationofwherethenails/
screwswillgothroughthenailn.If using pan
flashing, do not seal the lower sill nailing fin so
as to provide adequate drainage.
5. (Required)
With the window closed and locked,
placeitintheroughopeningandcenteritfrom
sidetosideandtoptobottom.
6. (Required)
Withasingleapprovedfastener(seeChartA),fastenthewindow
throughthenailnnearthetopcenterofthewindow.
IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
Followyour local building codes, customs and
building practices for additional installation
requirements. The manufacturer will accept
no responsibility for air or water leakage
above, under, or around the window unit.
These instructions are general in nature; for
detailed installation instructions by product,
contact Ply Gem Windows at 1-888-9PLYGEM.
7. (Required)
Squarethewindowsidetoside(shimmingifnecessary-seeFigure2)to
maintainsquareandplumbjambs.Makesurethewindowsillandheadareleveland
notcrownedandthejambsarenotbowed.Ifyourwindowisahorizontalsliding
window,makesureeachmeetingrailissupported. 
Figure 1
Figure 2
Consultlocalbuildingcodestoverifythat
sheathingisconsideredaframingmember.
Figure 3 – General Installation
Figure 4
NEW CONSTRUCTION
NAIL FIN INSTALLATION
Chart A -FastenerScheduleforNewConstructionAluminum
Nailfin Fastener Perimeter Spacing 12”
Fastener Distance from Window Corners 6”
Bldg Framing Penetration 11/2”min.
Min. Corrosion-Resistant Nail Size 3/8”MinimumHeaddiameter
Min. Corrosion-Resistant Screw Size
#8orLargerPanHead
Note:Mulledunitsmayhaveadditionalinstructionsattachedtotheunit.
170005000REV.C
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