Andersen 400 Series - Complementary Specialty, Clad - 113794 Installation guide

Brand: Andersen

Model: 400 Series - Complementary Specialty, Clad - 113794

Type: Installation guide

Installation Guide

Use caution when working at elevated

heights and around unit openings.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for

safe use of ladders and/or

scaffolding. Failure to do so may

result in injury or death.

Follow manufacturer’s

instructions for hand and

power tools. Always wear

safety glasses. Failure to do so

may result in injury or product

damage.

Every assembly and installation is different (windloads, structural support, etc.). Andersen strongly recommends

consultation with an Andersen supplier or an experienced contractor, architect, or structural engineer prior to the

assembly and installation of any Andersen product. Andersen has no responsibility in regard to the post-manufactured

assembly and installation of Andersen products.

Congratulations! You have just purchased one of many fine Andersen® products. Proper assembly, installation and

maintenance are essential if the benefits of your Andersen product are to be fully attained. Therefore, please read and

follow this instruction guide completely. If your abilities do not match this procedure’s requirements, contact an

experienced contractor. You may direct any questions about this or other products to your local Andersen dealer, found

in the Yellow Pages under “Windows” or call Andersen WindowCare® service center at 1-888-888-7020 Monday through

Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time. Thank you for choosing Andersen.

• FactorysuppliedHeadFlashingandInstallationFlangesDO NOT take the place of standard window and door flashing.

Unit must be properly flashed and sealed with silicone for protection against water and air infiltration. Use non-

reflective flashings.

• Donotapplyanytypeoffilmtoglass.Thermalstressconditionsresultinginglassdamagecouldoccur.

• Useofmovableinsulatingmaterialssuchaswindowcoverings,shutters,andothershadingdevicesmaydamage

glass and/or vinyl. In addition, excessive condensation may result causing deterioration of windows and doors.

Unless specifically ordered, Andersen windows are not equipped with safety glass, and if broken, could fragment

causing injury. Many laws and building codes require safety glass in locations adjacent to or near doors. Andersen

windows are available with safety glass that may reduce the likelihood of injury when broken. Information on safety

glass is available from your local Andersen dealer.

Windows and doors can be heavy.

Use safe lifting techniques and a

reasonable number of people with

enough strength to lift, carry and

install window and door products to

avoid injury and/or product damage.

“Andersen” is a registered trademark of Andersen Corporation. All other marks where denoted are trade marks of Andersen Corporation.

Installation Guide

for Andersen® Architectural Clad Specialty Fixed Windows with

Stormwatch® Protection (High-Performance™ Impact Resistant Glass)

Supplies Needed

•FormableSelf-adheringSillFlashing

•Flashing

•HouseWrapTape

•Sealant

•FoamBackerRod

•Shims(waterproof)

•LowExpandingFoam

•DripCap(full width)

•Staples

•Fasteners(use Stainless Steel if required)

- #10 x 1 ½" Screws

- #12 x 2 ½" Screws

- 1 ¾" Roofing Nails

Tools Needed

•SafetyGlasses

•TapeMeasure

•Level

•Hammer

•UtilityKnife

•Drill/Driver

•#2PhillipsBit

•1/8"DrillBit

•CaulkGun

•7/32"DrillBit

•StapleGun

Parts Included

(1) Installation Guide

(1) Window Unit

(4-6) Corner Gaskets

(1) Screw Pack

Metal fasteners and other hardware components may corrode when exposed to preservative treated and fire-

retardant treated lumber. Obtain and use the appropriate metal fasteners and hardware as called out by the

installation guide to fasten unit to any rough opening made from pressure treated and fire-retardant treated

lumber. Failure to use the appropriate materials for the installation may cause a failure resulting in injury, property

or product damage.

Glass

Suction grips will not

hold if placed over

seam of film to lift or

move unit. Unit will

fall causing damage

or injury.

Sealants will damage exterior

coating on glass.

• Laminatedsafetyglassisnotstandardandmust

be special ordered. Check local building codes.

• Leaveprotectivefilminplaceuntilafter

constructionisfinished.Leave(NFRC)

performance label in place until final inspection.

• Argongasblendnotavailablewithhighaltitude

glass.

Film

Seam

Suction Grip

Donotcarryorliftunitbyextensionjambs.Doing

so may result in injury, product or property

damage.

Follow instructions from foam, sealant and flashing

manufacturer regarding material application and

compatibility with this product.

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Film Removal

• Removeprotectivefilmfromseamorcornerusing

plastic scraper if needed.

• Removeprotectivefilmwithinninemonthsof

installation and when temperature is above 32° F.

Static created when

removing film can ignite

flammable materials or

cause a shock.

See warning label on

glass.

Disposeoffilmimmediatelyafterremoval.Film

may pose suffocation hazard to children.

Cleaning

Maintenance

Acid solutions used for cleaning masonry or

concrete will damage glass, fasteners, hardware,

and metal flashing. Protect unit and follow cleaning

product instructions carefully. If acid contacts unit,

wash all surfaces with water immediately. Metal razor blades can

damage glass surface and

exterior coating.

Abrasive cleaners will damage glass surface.

• Cleanglassusingliquidglasscleaner.

• Cleanexteriorframe,sashandinsectscreensusing

mild detergent and water with a soft cloth or brush.

• Forhardtocleanareasuseanonabrasivecleaner,

alcohol-and-water or ammonia-and-water.

• Donotapplyanytypeoffilmtoinsulatedglass.

Thermal stress and glass damage can result.

Shading devices (insulated covers, shutters, etc.)

may also cause thermal stress and condensation

damage.

• FormoreinformationcontactyourlocalAndersen

dealer or visit www.andersenwindows.com.

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• Removeunitfrompackagingbeingcareful

not to cause damage. Place unit exterior

side down on a clean, flat work surface.

• Removelooseitemssuchasinteriorcasing.

Extension jambs are factory applied unless

ordered loose.

1. Unit Preparation

Interior View

Interior

Casing

Finishing

Finish wood surfaces immediately after

installation. Unfinished wood will

deteriorate, discolor, and/or may bow and

split.

Donotstainorpaintweatherstrip,vinyl,

glass, or hardware. Product damage may

occur.

• Applyinteriorcasingtocomplete

installation.

• Finishallhiddenwoodsurfaces

• Donotoverloadbrushwithstain/paint

when finishing. Finish may wick between

glass stop/grille on glass.

• Read and follow finishing product

instructions and warnings on finishing

materials.

• Filmisnotasubstitute

for masking.

Side Installation

Flange

HeadInstallation

Flange

Installation

Clip

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2. Apply Corner Gaskets

If Corner Gaskets are installed, proceed

to next step.

• LiftInstallation Flanges and snap

into position perpendicular to frame.

Not required on curved frame

section(s).

• Removebackerfromstraightcorner

gaskets.

• Adherefirststraightcornergasketto

side jamb Installation Flange extending

half the gasket between head and side

Installation Flanges from exterior.

• Adheresecondstraightcornergasket

to head Installation Flange overlapping

onto first straight corner gasket from

exterior.

• Applysealantbetweencornergaskets

and unit frame.

• Removebackerfrom90ºcornergaskets

and adhere Installation Flanges from

exterior. See drawing.

• Applysealantbetweencornergasket

and unit frame. See drawing.

90ºCorners

Non-90ºCorners

Installation

Flange

Unit Frame

Interior Exterior

Exterior View

90° Corner

Gasket

90° Corner Gasket

Unit Frame

Straight

Corner Gasket

(apply first)

Straight Corner Gasket

(apply second)

Installation

Flange

Side Installation

Flange

Installation

Flange

HeadInstallation

Flange

Flexible

Flap

Sealant Caulk Gun

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Sill Plate

Tape

Measure

Rough

Opening

Height

- ½" more

than unit

height

Interior

View

Interior

View

Rough

Opening

Width

- ½" more

than unit

width

Level

• Sizeofroughopeningshouldallowminimum¼"

clearance around entire unit, between unit frame

and rough opening. Width of rough opening

shouldbe½"morethanunitwidth.Heightof

rough opening should be ½" more than unit

height. Allow for flashing thickness.

• Checkroughopeningforsquarebymeasuring

diagonally, upper left to lower right and upper

right to lower left corner. If measurements are

within 1/8", opening is square. If rough opening

is not square, adjust as needed.

• Checkforplumbandlevelofroughopening

using a level. Sill plate must be level. If rough

opening is not plumb and level, adjust as needed.

Interior

View

3. Prepare Rough Opening

For masonry applications, install and securely

fasten a wood buck around masonry opening

before installing the window.

WoodBuck Masonry

Building

Structure

DO NOT install unit with unfinished wood in

direct contact with masonry/concrete. Apply

proper finish to wood surface, or place barrier

(i.e. tar paper or ice/water membrane) between

wood and masonry/concrete surface. Failure

to do so may result in product and/or property

damage.

Masonry Construction

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3. Prepare Rough Opening (continued)

• Cuthousewrapalongsillandheadof

rough opening.

• Cuthousewrapverticallyincenterofrough

opening from head to sill.

• Foldhousewraparoundtoinside,trim

excess and staple.

• Cuttopcornersofhousewrapon45°

angles the width of head flashing. For arch

top and Springline™ units, cut top corners

on 45° angle for 8" to 10" then cut straight

up until the cuts are the width of the head

flashing above the unit.

• Foldflapupandtemporarilytapein

position.

• Applysillflashingonroughopeningsill.

Keepsillflashing6"abovesillatsidesand

2" to 3" onto house wrap around exterior.

• Securecornersofsillflashingbystapling,

taping or nailing in position. Stapling

shown. Utility

Knife

UtilityKnife

HouseWrap

Sill Flashing

Staple Gun

2" to 3"

Stapling Shown

Rough Opening

for Arch Unit

Shown

Exposed

Sheathing

CutLine

8" to 10"

Tape

Cut

Line

Width of Flashing

45°

Rough

Opening

Exterior

View

Exterior

View

Exterior

View

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3/8"Bead

Sealant

Installation

Flange

Installation

Clip

Caulk Gun Interior

View

4. Position Installation Clips

• RotateInstallation Clips90ºinto

position around frame, as shown.

• Drill1/8" hole through Installation Flange

using center hole in Installation Clips as

guide. See drawing.

• Applya3/8" bead of sealant between

Installation Flange and Installation

Clips. See drawing.

• Applya3/8" bead of sealant to back of

Installation Flanges at sides and head

only. Do Not apply sealant to sill

Installation Flange. Apply extra sealant

at corners.

Installation

Clip

Interior View

Frame

Installation

Flange

1/8"DrillBit

Drill/Driver

Center

Hole

3/8"BeadSealant

(between Installation

Flange and Installation

Clip)

Caulk Gun

Installation

Flange

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Aminimumspaceof¼"isrequiredaround

exterior perimeter of unit between frame and

rough opening.

5. Install Unit

Windows and doors can be heavy. Use safe

lifting techniques and a reasonable number of

people with enough strength to lift, carry and

install window and door products to avoid injury

and/or product damage.

• Setandlevelshimsonsillplateatallside

jamb locations. Add shims on sill plate to

support and level unit as needed. For joined

units, shims must be placed under mullion

post(s) at the sill.

• Liftunitintoroughopeningfromtheexterior.

• Centerandlevelunitinopening.

• BendandfastenInstallation Clip at highest

point using a #10 x 1 ½" screw. For

rectangular and arch units, fasten one corner.

For Springline™ units, secure at top of unit.

•Insertshimsbetweenframeandrough

opening along side jambs, just above or

below Installation Clips.

•Checkplumbandlevelofunit.Adjustshims

as needed.

• Checkunitforsquarebymeasuring

diagonally, upper left to lower right and upper

righttolowerleftcorner.Both

measurements must be within 1/8". If unit is

not square, adjust as needed.

Shims

Sill Plate

Interior

View

Level

Arch Unit Shown

Installation

Clip

Shims

Level

Installation

Clip

Tape Measure

Interior

View

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Unit must be secured in rough opening by

fastening through installation flanges.

#10 x 1 ½"

Screws

Exterior

View

6. Secure Unit Through Installation Flanges

HeadInstallation

Flange

Flexible Flap

Installation

Flange

• Forcurvedunits,applya¼"beadof

sealant along face of Head Installation

Flangebehindflexibleflap.Holdflexible

flap against Head Installation Flange while

securing with #10 x 1 ½" screws. Flexible

flap must be secured tight to Head

Installation Flange. Extra fasteners may

be needed to keep flexible flap tight to

Head Installation Flange.

• SecureInstallation Flange using

#10 x 1 ½" screws 4" (maximum) from

each corner and every 7" to 10 ½"

between (every 2nd or 3rd punched hole).

If securing directly to masonry, predrill

anduse¼"x1½"masonryscrews.

Caulk

Gun

Sealant

7" to

10 ½"

Arch Unit

Shown

PunchedHoles

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Unit must be secured in opening through

Installation Flanges and Installation Clips. If

not able to secure unit using Installation

Clips, unit must be secured through the

frame in Step 8.

7. Secure Unit Using Installation Clips

If not securing unit through Installation

Clips proceed to Step 8.

• BendandfastenInstallation Clips to

building structure using #10 x 1 ½" screws

from interior.

•Recheckplumb,level,andsquareofunit.

Adjust shims as needed.

• SecureInstallation Clips with #10 x 1 ½"

screws from exterior. Install screws

through predrilled holes in Installation

Flange.

•Ifsecuringdirectlytomasonry,predrilland

use¼"x1½"masonryscrews.

Installation Clip

(behind Installation Flange)

Installation Flange

10 x 1 ½"

Screws

Exterior View

Predrilled

Holes

Shim

Installation

Clip

Building

Structure

#10 x 1 ½"

Screw

Interior View

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8. Secure Unit Through Frame

Unit must be secured in opening through Installation

Flanges and Installation Clips. If not able to secure

unit using Installation Clips, unit must be secured

through the frame.

• Ifsecuringthroughframe,(whereInstallation Clips

cannot be used) predrill 7/32" holes through unit

frame, 3" from each corner and every 6" between.

• Insertshimsbetweenframeandroughopening

behind 7/32" holes.

• Checkplumb,levelandsquareofunit.Correctas

needed.

• Fastenthroughpredrilledholesinframeusing

#12 x 2 ½" screws. Do Not distort frame by

overtightening screws.

• Ifsecuringdirectlytomasonry,predrillanduse

¼"x2½"masonryscrews.

Predrilled

Hole

If not securing unit through frame proceed to next

step.

#12 x 2 ½"

Screw

Interior View

Shims

Shim

#12 x 2 ½"

Screw

Exterior

Interior

Unit Frame

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9. Insulate Around Unit

Exterior View

•ApplyflashingoverInstallation Flange at

sides, overlapping sill flashing and

extending 2" above Head Installation

Flange.

•Applyacontinuousbeadofsealant

between Installation Flange and

exterior frame cladding, sealing

Installation Flange to unit

frame.

Installation Flange

Caulk Gun

Sealant (on corners)

Sealant

Flashing

Flashing Flashing

Overlap

When insulating between the unit frame

and rough opening, or between units

when joining, DO NOT overpack batt

insulation or overfill with expandable

foam.Bowedjambswillresultaffecting

product performance and/or proper

operation of unit.

Caulk

Gun

BackerRod

Sealant

Shim

Batt

Insulation BattInsulation

UtilityKnife

Utility

Knife

Frame

Low

Expanding

Foam

Interior

View

Interior

View

•Cutshimsflushwithframeinterior.

•Insulatebetweenframe,extensionjambs,

and rough opening on all sides. DO NOT

overpack batt insulation or overfill with

expandable foam; bowed frame may

result.

•Sealgapbetweenframeandrough

opening with backer rod and sealant

from interior if not insulating or

insulating with batt insulation.

10. Flash and Seal Unit

Donotcompletelyfillvoidatsilltoallow

for drainage.

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10. Flash and Seal Unit (continued)

Exterior

View

Flap HouseWrapTape

Exterior

View

Exterior

View

Exterior Interior

• Apply3/8" bead of sealant along top edge of

Head Installation Flange.

• Placedripcap(fullwidth)insealantathead,

centered over unit. Secure to building

structure using 1 ¾" roofing nails through

the predrilled holes.

• Applyflashingoverdripcap(fullwidth)leg

at head, overlapping flashing at sides.

• Applysealantbetweenflashingandunit

frame down sides and between flashing and

drip cap (full width) along head.

• Foldhousewrapflapdownatheadand

secure with house wrap tape.

Installation Flange

1 ¾" Roofing Nail

Caulk Gun

Sealant

Flashing

Overlap

Flashing

HeadJamb

Flashing

HouseWrap

DripCap

(full width)

DripCap

(full width)

DripCap

(full width)

Units with Drip Cap (full width)

If not installing drip cap (full width), proceed

to Units without Drip Cap (full width) on

Page 15.

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10. Flash and Seal Unit (continued)

Units without Drip Cap (full width)

Exterior

View

Flap HouseWrapTape

•ApplyflashingoverInstallation Flange at head

overlapping flashing at sides.

•Applyabeadofsealantbetweenflashingand

unit frame down sides and across head.

•Foldhousewrapflapdownatheadand

secure with house wrap tape.

Exterior View

Caulk

Gun

Unit

Frame

Caulk

Gun

Sealant

Overlap

Sealant

Flashing

Flashing Flashing

Overlap

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11. Apply Exterior Finish and Seal Unit

¼"Space

½" Space Exterior View

Caulk Gun

½"

Sill

Plate

Exterior

Interior

Use foam backer rod to seal and reduce the

depth of gap before filling with sealant.

Follow sealant manufacturer’s instructions.

Aminimumspaceof¼"isrequiredaround

exterior perimeter of unit between frame and

siding. Masonry/brick veneer installations

requireaminimum½"spacealongsilland¼"

space around the remaining perimeter.

Failure to do so may result in product and/or

property damage.

• Applybackerrodandacontinuousbeadof

sealant around exterior perimeter of window

unit between exterior window frame cladding

and building’s exterior finish.

Exterior Finish

(Brick) FoamBackerRod

Frame

Cladding

Sealant

Frame

Cladding

Exterior Finish

(Brick)

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Andersen 400 Series - Complementary Specialty, Clad - 113794 Installation guide

Andersen 400 Series - Complementary Specialty, Clad - 113794 Installation guide

Andersen 400 Series - Complementary Specialty, Clad - 113794 Installation guide

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