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0 - 1 i L'OF19 1,1:t 1, M T MOBILE HOME E,l IPF1 '1 '66 ?6673 :C3F <br /> PIAGE : <br /> kit( Revised Jun. 20, 2906 <br /> Recommended Window Installation Instructions <br /> For Metal, Vinyl, Flush Mount and Recessed Fin <br /> Including Egress Units <br /> MANUFACTURERS NOTE: Failure to follow MOW instructions may ause tic window rot to function properly. All <br /> product liability and warranty could be void. These installation instructions are recommendations only. Local building <br /> codes may impose additional regoir+emeats, and those codes may supersede these instructions. <br /> Routh Opening Preparation <br /> A. Opening for windows should be framed in accordance with the required standards for sire of window <br /> used in order not to apply any loading to the window which may hamper its operation. The prepared <br /> rough opening should allow 1/8" clearance on each side, the head and the sill, including the thickness of <br /> pre- finished paneling, shims, liners, etc., where used. <br /> B. Window road opening should be level, plumb and square: Check width, height, and diagonal <br /> measurements for squareness. There should be no more than 1 /8" variation between these <br /> measurements. Avoid the use of warped, twisted, or knotted framing members. It is reeotmmended <br /> that the sill of the rough opening be straight and leveL Bowed or warped sill framing members <br /> can result in a crowned sill of the window. <br /> C. Make certain all mounting surfaces (siding included) are securely fastened and flat around the perimeter <br /> of the window opening. Check the opening for connect sine. Kinro recommends adding 1/4" to the <br /> actual window width and 1/4" to the actual window height for the rough opening size. <br /> D. According to Federal Manufaclumd Home Construction and Safety Standard, the bottom of an Egress <br /> window shall not exceed 36 inches above the floor, nor shall any latch or other device for the window, <br /> screen, or storm window which needs to be operated in order to permit exiting, be located in excess of <br /> 54 inches from the finished floor, <br /> E. Flashing: 11 is not the responsibility of the window manufacturer to design or recommend a flashing <br /> system appropriate to each job condition. <br /> 11. Window Installation <br /> A. 11 is recommended to apply a 1/8" thick, suitable, good quality, non- hardening, water resistant sealant <br /> tape (putty or butyl type) to the back of the window mounting flanges in order to pmvidc a good seal <br /> with the homes weather -proof envelope. If a gunable sealant is used, a 1/4" bead should be applied <br /> centered over the mounting holes on the back of the window mounting flange. <br /> CAUTION: <br /> • For vinyl windows, do not use a sealant that contains solvents which may chemically attack <br /> vinyl. <br /> • The use of foam tapes is not recommended for window installation. <br /> B. Do not remove any shipping clips (if provided on the window series being installed) and always keep <br /> pnerating sash closed and locked during installation. <br />