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07,- 1 1 c'l -109 14: `.r, k i 1 T MOiBILE HOME SI IF'F'I 1 863E.6 7 777. <br /> F1=IGE : E <br /> • 44( Revised Jas. 20.2006 <br /> Recommended Window Installation Instructions <br /> For Metal, Vinyl, Flush Mount and Recessed Fin <br /> including Egress Units <br /> MANUFACTURERS NOTE: Faiiene to follow thew iastractioas may cause the window rot to inaction properly. All <br /> product liability and warranty could be void. These installation instruction are recomrueadations malty. Local building <br /> codes may impose additional requirements, and those codes may supersede these instractioas. <br /> 1 • Routh ()inning Preparation <br /> A. Opening for windows should he framed in accordance with the required standards for sin 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 /> pro - finished paneling, shims, liners, etc., where used. <br /> 13. Window rough o,ennng 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 recommended <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 correct size. Kinro recormnends 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 Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, the bottom of an Egress <br /> window shall not exceed 36 incbea 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 loeated 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. it 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 provide 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 we 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. 1)o not remove any shipping clips (if' provided on the window series being installed) and always keep <br /> oPeratrne sash cl sad lo cked dnrina installation. <br /> 1 <br />