Andersen E-Series Clad Mechanically Fastened Windows Installation guide

Brand: Andersen

Model: E-Series Clad Mechanically Fastened Windows

Type: Installation guide

Andersen E-Series Clad Mechanically Fastened Windows are designed to provide a high level of performance and efficiency in a variety of applications. These windows are constructed with a durable vinyl exterior that is resistant to fading, chalking, and peeling, and a wood interior that provides strength and insulation. The windows also feature a number of energy-efficient features, including low-E glass, argon gas fills, and warm-edge spacers, which help to reduce heat loss and improve comfort.

Andersen E-Series Clad Mechanically Fastened Windows are available in a variety of styles, shapes, and sizes to suit any need. They are also easy to install and maintain, making them a great choice for both new construction and replacement projects.

Eagle Window & Door Manufacturing Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Andersen Corporation. “Andersen”, “Eagle” and all other

Instructions are for typical, new wood-framed wall construction with weather protection in place.

Instructions may not be right for all installations due to building design, construction materials or methods used and/or building or site conditions.

Consult a contractor or architect for recommendations.

Flanges on the unit alone will not properly ash and seal the window. Follow these instructions carefully.

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Due to ongoing product changes, updated test results and/or industry best practices, this installation procedure may change over time. For updated

installation guides, removal instructions and/or additional installation information, visit eaglewindow.com.

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Installation Guide

for E-Series/Eagle® Clad Mechanically Fastened Windows

Use caution when working at elevated

heights and around unit openings. Follow

manufacturers’ instructions for ladders and/or

scaffolding. Failure to do so may result in injury

or death.

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.

Follow manufacturers’ instructions for hand

or power tools. Always wear safety glasses.

Failure to do so may result in injury and/or

product damage.

Tools Needed

∙Safety Glasses

∙Tape Measure

∙Level

∙Square

∙Hammer

∙Stapler

∙Utility Knife or Scissors

∙Flat Blade Screwdriver

Supplies Needed

∙Shims

∙2" Galvanized Roof Nails

∙Backer Rod

∙Flashing

∙Sealant

∙Low Expanding Foam

∙Interior Trim and/or Jamb Extensions

Do not carry or lift unit by extension jambs.

Doing so may result in injury, product or property

damage.

▶Read guide from beginning to end before starting installation. Read all warnings and cautions during unit installation.

▶Check with your local building code ofcial to identify and conrm compliance with local building code requirements.

Parts Included

(1) Window

* Instruction guide viewable and

downloadable at eaglewindow.com

Side

Flashing

Window

Weather-resistant

Barrier

Rough

Opening

Sill

Flashing

Window

Flange

Head Flashing

Corner Flashing

(applied over

installation ange

in each corner)

Buildings constructed prior to 1978 may

contain lead paint which could be disturbed

during window replacement. For more

information on proper management of lead

paint, visit www.epa.gov/lead.

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• Verify that the rough opening is plumb, level,

square and sized appropriately.

1. Prepare Rough Opening

• Cut the sill ashing long enough to extend

beyond the side ashing pieces to be applied

later. Wipe the exterior walls with a clean rag for

proper adhesion. Staple at the top edge of the

ashing ONLY underneath the rough opening.

2. Cut and Install Sill Flashing

• Wipe the side installation ange and exterior walls

with a clean rag for proper adhesion.

• Cut and staple side ashing for both sides of

window. Correct length is 1/2" short of top of head

ashing (to be applied later) and 1/2" short of

bottom of sill ashing.

3. Cut and Install Side Flashing

Measure for

correct size

How to determine correct length of sill ashing:

Rough opening width + 9" overlap for each side.

Using 9" ashing, this should equal rough opening

width + 18".

How to determine correct length of side ashing:

Rough opening height + twice the width of the

ashing, less 1/2" for top and 1/2" for bottom.

Using 9" ashing, this should be rough opening

height + 17".

Interior View

Exterior View

Level

Square

Plumb

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• Apply continuous 3/8" nominal bead of sealant

to the interior (backside) of the installation ange

over the pre-punched nail holes.

4. Apply Sealant

• On the bottom of the window opening, place 1"

wide shims 1" from each side and every 12"

along width of window. Spacers are required on

each side of windows that are joined in multiple

window applications.

5. Install Impervious Shims on Bottom

Installation

Flange

Sealant

Impervious

Shim

• Insert the window from the exterior. Place the

bottom of the window on the spacers and tilt the

top into position. Center the window between the

sides of the opening to allow for shimming.

• Insert one galvanized nail into each corner

of installation ange to secure window while

shimming window plumb, level, square and true.

6. Tack Window in Place

Galvanized Nail

Interior View

Exterior View

Interior View

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• Place shims 1" from the top and bottom of the

window on each side.

• Add additional shims at the midpoint and every

12" O.C.

• Adjust the shims as needed to plumb and square

the window.

7. Insert Shims on Both Sides

12"

• Fasten the window to the opening by driving a

galvanized nail into each pre-punched hole in the

installation ange.

8. Nail into Place

• Apply a bead of caulk over the nail holes around

sides and top of window. DO NOT apply sealant

over nail holes at bottom of window.

• Apply a sizable amount of sealant in each corner.

• Apply a 3/8" nominal bead of sealant around

the perimeter where the installation ange meets

the window frame.

9. Apply Sealant

Sealant Sealant

Sealant

Interior View

Exterior View

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• Apply corner pad ashing to all four corners of

installation ange.

10. Apply Corner Pad Flashing

Sealant

Corner Pad

Flashing

• Wipe the head installation ange and side

ashing with a clean rag for proper adhesion.

• Cut a strip of ashing long enough so that the

head ashing extends beyond the side ashing.

• Staple top edge of head ashing. Lay the bottom

of the head ashing in the bead of sealant.

11. Cut and Install Head Flashing

Head Flashing

(Overlap jamb ashing)

• Apply weather-resistant barrier in shingled-

fashion beginning at the bottom and overlapping

as required.

• Use proper installation procedure as directed by

manufacturer of weather-resistant barrier.

12. Apply Weather-Resistant Barrier

How to determine correct length of head ashing:

Rough opening width + twice the side ashing width

+ 1" overlap for each side. Using 9" ashing, this

should be rough opening width + 20".

Exterior View

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• From interior of building, insert foam applicator

nozzle approximately 1" into space between the

window and the rough opening, and apply a 1"

deep bed of foam.

• Allow foam to cure completely before applying

casing.

13. Apply Low Expanding Foam

Foam Insulation

When applying siding or other exterior nish

material, leave adequate space between the window

frame and exterior nish material. See your sealant

supplier for recommendations and instructions for

these and other applications.

Interior View

Do not overll with low expanding foam or over pack

with backer rod to avoid bowed jambs.

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• Insert backer rod as shown.

14. Insert Backer Rod - Exterior Cladding Options

Wood

Siding

Sealant

Backer

Rod

Sealant

Weather-resistant

Barrier

Exterior Interior

Installation

Flange

Backer

Rod

Sealant

Weather-resistant

Barrier

Sealant

Vinyl or

Aluminum

Siding

Exterior Interior

Installation

Flange

Backer

Rod

Sealant

Weather-resistant

Barrier

Sealant

Exterior Interior

Installation

Flange

Brick

Exterior

Sealant

Backer

Rod

Sealant

Weather-resistant

Barrier

Wood Siding

and Trim

Exterior Interior

Installation

Flange

Wood Siding Vinyl or Aluminum Siding

Brick Exterior Trim/Wood Siding

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• Apply sealant around entire perimeter of window.

• Shape sealant to provide a continuous seal.

• Clean off excess sealant.

15. Apply Sealant

• Fill all nail holes.

• Sand all interior surfaces with 180 grit sandpaper.

• Wipe all surfaces with tack cloth or light rag.

• Be sure to nish all exposed interior wood surfaces.

16. Prepare Interior Wood Surfaces for Finishing

Sealant

Interior View

Exterior View

Interior View

When applying siding or other exterior nish

material, leave adequate space between the window

frame and exterior nish material. See your sealant

supplier for recommendations and instructions for

these and other applications.

Applying Paint

• Apply one coat of primer and allow to dry.

• Apply two coats of paint, lapping 1/16" onto

glass to ensure complete coverage.

• When dry, clean window glass.

Applying Natural Finish -

• Apply clear polyurethane top coat.

• When dry, lightly sand with 220 grit sandpaper.

• Wipe with tack cloth.

• Apply second coat of polyurethane and lap

1/16" onto glass to ensure complete coverage.

• Apply third coat, if desired, after sanding and

wiping surfaces.

• When dry, clean window glass.

17. Finishing Options:

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Sealant

See the Eagle Owner’s Manual for care and maintenance information.

Methods and procedures for installation of siding and other cladding materials, trim, moldings and other nish materials around window

openings are not specied in these instructions. Such materials should be installed in conformity with the manufacturer’s specications

and/or industry standards for such materials. If masonry cladding is used, the soldier course of masonry must be one-half inch away from

the bottom of the sill on all windows.

Because all construction must anticipate some water inltration, it is important that the wall system be designed and constructed to

properly manage moisture. Eagle Window & Door is not responsible for claims or damages caused by unanticipated water inltration,

deciencies in building design, construction and maintenance, failure to install Eagle products in accordance with these instructions, or

the use of Eagle products in systems which do not allow for proper management of moisture within the wall system. The determination of

the suitability of all building components, including the use of Eagle products, as well as the design and installation of ashing and sealing

systems, are the responsibility of you, your architect, or a construction professional. Moisture problems, including unacceptable water

inltration, have been associated with barrier systems such as EIFS (also known as synthetic stucco). Eagle products should not be used in

barrier EIFS systems unless Eagle’s current, recommended installation procedures for installation of windows and doors into EIFS are used.

Any other use of Eagle products with barrier EIFS systems will void the warranty.

Contact your sealant supplier to choose a sealant that is compatible with, and that will adhere adequately to, all building materials used in

the window area. Important: Perimeter sealant must be Grade NS Class 24 per ASTM C920 and compatible with the window/door product,

installation ange and the nished exterior of the building. Use of improper sealant could result in sealant failure, resulting in air and water

inltration.

Eagle makes no warranty, expressed or implied, that the methods and procedures described in these instructions are suitable for any

particular purpose or installation. These instructions do not add to or modify the terms, conditions or limitations of Eagle’s manufacturer’s

warranty.

A drip cap is required on all windows and doors. Failure to utilize and incorporate a drip cap could void the Eagle Window & Door warranty.

Refer to the Eagle warranty for additional information.

These installation procedures have been tested by an independent laboratory under ideal installation conditions using the ANSI/AAMA/

NWWDA 101/I.S. 2-97 test.

Andersen E-Series Clad Mechanically Fastened Windows Installation guide

Andersen E-Series Clad Mechanically Fastened Windows Installation guide

Andersen E-Series Clad Mechanically Fastened Windows Installation guide

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