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American Craftsman Installation GuideProject Requirements: Failure to follow these instructions may voidproduct warranty. Window must be installed to be plumb, leveland square. Read guide before starting installation. Readall warnings and cautions during installation. The replacement window should beapproximately 1/4" less in width and heightthan the existing window opening once the oldsash and components have been removed.Head expander can be used if up to 1/2" lessin height. Due to ongoing product changes, updated testresults and/or new industry best practices,this installation procedure may change overtime. Visit the manufacturer’s website forcurrent installation instructions. This product is designed to be used as areplacement window installed into an existing“old style” wood double-hung window frame. Installation must comply with all applicablebuilding codes. Existing window frame, wall and weatherresistant barrier must be adequate and windowframe and wall must be structurally sound. Instructions are given for installation from theinterior of the building. Contact local authorities or waste managementcompanies for proper recycling and/or disposalof removed window or patio door. Visit the manufacturer’s web site for removalinstructions, additional installation informationand/or guides.Replacement Windows2homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation GuideTools & materials required:Safety glassesWork glovesTape measureFramer’s square4' levelChiselPutty knifeUtility knife or othercutting tool(as needed)Pry barPliersPhillips handscrewdriverPower driverand bitsBacker rod/Minimum expandingfoam sealantFiberglass insulationShimsCaulk gunInterior and exteriorwindow gradesealantFinish nails4 - #8 x 2" flat headscrewsHammer(for single-hung windowinstallation only)Replacement Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com3
American Craftsman Installation GuideWarnings and Cautions:Use caution when working at elevatedheights and around unit openings.Follow manufacturers’ instructions forladders and/or scaffolding. Failure todo so may result in injury or death.Follow manufacturers’ instructionsfor hand or power tools. Always wearsafety glasses. Failure to do so mayresult in injury and/or product damage.Windows and doors can be heavy.Use safe lifting techniques and areasonable number of people to moveand install window and door productsto avoid injury or product damage.Sill weep doors are small parts and,if swallowed, could pose a chokinghazard to young children.Contains small parts. If swallowedcould pose a choking hazard to youngchildren. Remove and dispose of anyloose or easily removed parts.Support window in opening whileshimming. Failure to do so may resultin injury and/or product/propertydamage.Do not leave the window openingunattended, especially when smallchildren are present. A fall from thewindow opening could cause death orserious injury.Unless specifically ordered, this windowdoes not have safety glass, and ifbroken, could cause injury. Many lawsand building codes require safety glassin locations adjacent to or near doors.This window is available with safetyglass that may reduce the likelihoodof injury if broken. Information onsafety glass is available from your salesrepresentative.Do not drill or fasten through sill.Product and/or property damage willresult.Do not overdrive screws or nails.Product damage may result.Before, during, and after installation,place all tools as well as any casing orwindow parts on a drop cloth or in alocation that will not pose a hazard toinstallers, customers, or property.Do not overfill with low expandingfoam or overpack with backer rod toavoid bowed jambs.Replacement Windows4homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation GuideWarnings and Cautions:Do not cover weep holes. Propertydamage may result.The use of movable insulating materialssuch as window coverings, shutters,and other shading devices may damageglass and/or vinyl.Remove or cut ventilation holes inplastic shipping wrap if window isnot installed immediately or productdamage may occur.Do not store windows flat or in thesun or product damage may occur.Follow instructions of foam, sealantand flashing manufacturer regardingmaterial application and compatibilitywith this product.Use masonry screw when fasteningdirectly into masonry or through abuck into masonry.Do not apply any type of film to glass.Thermal stress conditions resulting inglass damage could occur.Buildings constructed prior to 1978may contain lead paint which could bedisturbed during replacement. For moreinformation on proper management oflead paint, visit www.epa.gov/leadWeep holes must face the exterior andmust be located at the bottom of thewindow or product and/or propertydamage may occur.Important safety information. Leavethis information for the buildingoccupant.When insulating between unit frameand rough opening or between unitswhen joining, DO NOT overpackbatt insulation or overfill with foam.Bowed jambs will result affectingproduct performance and/or properoperation of unit.Replacement Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com5
American Craftsman Installation GuideFasteners:Metal fasteners and components may corrode when exposed to preservative-treatedand/or fire-retardant treated lumber. Use approved fasteners and componentsto fasten unit. Failure to do so may cause a failure resulting in injury, property orproduct damage.Finishing, Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions:Do not stain or paint weatherstrip, vinyl,glass or hardware. Product damagemay occur. Read and follow finishing productinstructions and warnings on finishmaterial.Acid solutions used for cleaningmasonry or concrete will damage glass,fasteners, hardware, vinyl and metalflashing.Protect unit and follow cleaning productinstructions carefully. If acid contactsunit, wash all surfaces with waterimmediately. Clean glass using liquid glasscleaner. Clean exterior frame, sash, andinsect screens using mild detergentand water with a soft cloth or brush. For hard to clean areas use anonabrasive cleaner, alcohol-andwater or ammonia-and-water. Do not apply any type of film toinsulating glass. Thermal stress andglass damage can result. Shadingdevices (insulated coverings,shutters, etc.) may also causethermal stress damage. For continued weather resistanceof sealant joints, follow the sealantmanufacturer’s recommendations forperiodic maintenance.Abrasive cleaners will damage glassand vinyl surfaces.Replacement Windows6homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation GuideFlorida Building Code Approved Fastener ChartApplicationMinimumEmbedmentMinimumClearance toMasonry EdgeMinimumClearance toAdjacent AnchorAnchor TypeAnchor Size1X Buck orMasonry FrameITW1/4"1–1/4"2–1/2"3"1X Buck orMasonry FrameELCO1/4"1–1/4"1"4"This fastener schedule is provided as an example of fastening requirements.Requirements may vary by product, building type, application and region. Contact yourlocal building code official for requirements in your area.Replacement Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com7
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 1Inspect new window and verify opening.Inspect for proper size and condition and verify that all parts are included.Inspect existing wall and rough opening for structural decay. Repair as needed.Replacement WindowsHead expanderHead expanderSill angle(appropriate part included)Sill angle(appropriate part included)Screw bagScrew bagDouble-Hung WindowInteriorHead expanderSingle-Hung WindowInteriorHead expanderHead expanderSill angleScrew bagSill angleSliding WindowInteriorScrew bagPicture WindowInteriorSill angleScrew bagCasement/Awning WindowInteriorHardware Included:One hardware bag containing:Quantity4Item#8 x 2" Pan Head ScrewsReplacement Windows8homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 2Remove interior stops.Carefully remove interiorstops and save for lateruse.Utility knifePutty knifeInteriorStep 3Remove bottom sash.12Cut bottom sashbalance cords, ifpresent. Balancesystems may vary.1Cut2RemoveRemove bottom sashand dispose of properly.InteriorNOTE: If old window opening has wood top and side parting stops,proceed to Step 4 Wood Stops. If opening has metal tracks on thesides, proceed to Step 6 Metal Tracks.Replacement Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com9
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 4Wood StopsRemove top and sideparting stops.Remove top and sidewood parting stops anddispose of properly.InteriorStep 5Wood StopsRemove top sash.Lower top sash to sill. Cuttop sash balance cords, ifpresent. Balance systemsmay vary. Remove topsash and dispose ofproperly.NOTE: Proceed toStep 7.Interior10homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 6Metal TracksRemove tracksand top sash.Lower top sash to sill. Removetop wood parting stop. Removefasteners that attach metaltracks/jamb liners to thesides. Remove metal tracksand top sash together anddispose of properly. Be carefulwhen removing metal tracks/jamb liners as springs may beunder tension.NOTE: Proceed toStep 7.InteriorStep 7Remove old balancesystem.Remove old balancesystem including anypulleys and dispose ofproperly.InteriorReplacement Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com11
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 8Correct sizeInspect opening.Framer's squareMake sure opening isstructurally sound.Make sure opening isplumb, level and square.Measure the opening atthe smallest width andheight, vertically andhorizontally to verify size.Remember to check tomake sure the openingis square by measuringdiagonally. Measurementsmust be within 1/8".TapemeasurePlumbInteriorLevelInspect tomake sure novisible waterleakage.Step 9Prepare opening.Clean opening of alldebris. Remove anyprotruding fasteners.Insulate any large areasas needed. Cover or fillall holes.InteriorReplacement Windows12homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 10Verify blind stop.Leave existing blind stopintact. If any portionof the blind stop isdamaged, the entire stopwill need to be replaced.BlindstopInteriorSillStep 11Install sill angle if needed.If sill of existing window opening is slanted, install supplied sill angle in the grooveon the bottom of the window. Determine appropriate sill angle placement for eitherdouble-hung or single-hung as shown.Double-Hungand SlidingSingle-HungSill angleSill d AwningPictureSill angleSill angleReplacement Windows13
American Craftsman Installation GuideHead expanderStep 12InsulationInstall head expanderif needed.If the height of the windowopening is higher thanwhat will be covered withinterior stops, then placethe supplied head expanderon top of the window asshown. It is recommendedto add fiberglass insulationbetween head expander andwindow.NOTE: Procedure is identicalfor double-hung, single-hung,sliding, picture, casement orawning windows.Double-HungSingle-HungExteriorStep 13Check fit of window.Temporarily place windowinto opening tilting in frombottom and check for fit.Then remove window.Adjust and trim sill angleas needed.NOTE: Shown with optionalhead expander.InteriorReplacement Windows14homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 14Apply sealant to sill.Apply 3/8" bead of sealantwhere the existing stoolmeets the window sill.Caulking gunand sealantStoolWindowsillExteriorStep 15Apply sealant toblind stop.Apply 3/8" bead ofsealant to inside edge ofblind stop at top and bothsides.InteriorIf using optional head expander, continue with Step 16. If not usingoptional head expander, proceed to Step 17.Replacement Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com15
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 16Apply sealant tohead of windowfor optional headexpander.Apply 3/8" bead ofsealant to top of windowframe in middle acrossthe entire width of theopening if using headexpander.InteriorStep 17Place window intoopening.Place window intoopening, tilting in frombottom. Make sure sillangle and head expanderremain in place if present.The bottom interior edgeof the window should sittight against the stool.If present, the headexpander should bepushed up to meet thetop of the opening.NOTE: Shown withoptional head expander.InteriorReplacement Windows16homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 18Check for square.Close and lock window.Measure diagonallyacross unit, upper leftto lower right and upperright to lower left corner. Ifmeasurements are within1/8", unit is square. Ifunit is not square, adjustby inserting shims asneeded. Do not overshim.ShimInteriorReplacement Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com17
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 19Check for plumb.Measure across head,center and sill of unit.Center dimensions shouldmatch head and silldimensions within 1/8".Check for plumb. Shimto straighten side jambsas needed. Do not overshim.InteriorNOTE: If installing a double-hung window, proceed to Step 20 DoubleHung. If installing a sliding, picture, casement or awning window,proceed to Step 22 Double-Hung, Sliding, Picture, Casement or Awning.If installing a single-hung window, proceed to Step 27 Single-Hung.Replacement Windows18homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 20Double-HungAccess screw holes.Temporarily remove thetop (if applicable) andbottom sash stops bygently prying them out ofthe jambs. Save them tore-install later, keepingtrack of location of each.Sash StopsInteriorNOTE: If installing a double-hung window with 4 sash stops, proceed toStep 21 Double-Hung Balance Covers. Otherwise, proceed to Step 22Double-Hung, Sliding, Picture, Casement or Awning.Replacement Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com19
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 21Double-HungBalance CoversRemove balancecovers to accessscrew holes.1To access the balancecovers, unlock andpartially raise the bottomsash. Slide tilt latchesand tilt the bottom sashin. Rest sash on sill.2Place your index finger atthe bottom edge of thebalance cover.3Pull the balance cover outof the jamb channel.Repeat to remove the otherbalance cover. Then tilt thebottom sash back into place.Save both balance covers tore-install later.1InteriorBalancecover32Replacement Windows20homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 22Double-Hung, Sliding,Picture, Casementor AwningFasten window.Unlock window and opensash to access screwholes.Install supplied #8 x 2"pan head screws into the2 screw holes in eachjamb. Do not over tightenas this may distort theframe.#8 x 2"Pan headscrewsInteriorNOTE: If installing a double-hung window, proceed to Step 23 DoubleHung. If installing a sliding, picture, casement or awning window,proceed to Step 24 Double-Hung, Sliding, Picture, Casement or Awning.Replacement Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com21
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 23Double-HungAdjust sides.To access the jambadjusting screws, unlockand partially raise thebottom sash. Slidetilt latches and tilt thebottom sash in. Tightenthe jamb adjusting screwslocated in the middle ofthe sides until the sightlines between the frameand sash are equal anduniform. Then tilt thebottom sash back intoplace.PhillipsscrewdriverInteriorNOTE: Proceed to Step 24 Double-Hung, Sliding, Picture, Casement orAwning.22homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 24Double-Hung, Sliding,Picture, Casementor AwningCheck windowplacement.Close and lock window.Check window forplumb, level and square.Diagonal measurementsmust be within 1/8".Check sight lines. Checksash operation. Adjustscrews and shims asneeded.InteriorNOTE: If installing a double-hung window, proceed to Step 25 DoubleHung. Otherwise proceed to Step 30.Replacement Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com23
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 25Double-HungInstall sash stops.Replace the top (ifapplicable) and bottomsash stops by installingthem in the top andbottom of both sides.InteriorNOTE: If installing a double-hung window with 4 sash stops, proceed toStep 26 Double-Hung Balance Covers. Otherwise, proceed to Step 30.Replacement Windows24homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 26Double-HungBalance CoversInstall balance covers.1Tilt the bottom sash in.2Position the balancecover into the jamb, andmake sure it is tightagainst the head ofthe unit. Insert the topportion of the balancecover into the jamb. Onceattached, slide your fingeralong the balance coverdown toward the sill,compressing the balancecover into the side jamb.Repeat to install the otherbalance cover.1InteriorNOTE: Proceed toStep 30.2Replacement Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com25
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 27Single-HungDrill installationholes.Open bottom sash. Drillone 3/32" installationhole in each sideapproximately 2" up fromthe bottom to penetratestructural supports atleast 1".2"2"InteriorPowerdriverStep 28Single-HungFasten window.Install #8 x 2" flat headscrews (not supplied) into the2 screw holes in each jamb.Do not over tighten as thismay distort the window. Donot damage balance cords.Make sure screw heads areflush with surface of windowto prevent interference withsash operation.Use caution to avoiddamage to balancecords. Product failuremay result.#8 x 2"Flat headscrewsInteriorReplacement Windows26homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 29Single-HungCheck windowplacement.Close and lock window.Check window for plumb,level and square. Diagonalmeasurements mustbe within 1/8". Checksight lines. Check sashoperation. Adjust screwsand shims as needed.NOTE: Proceed toStep 30.InteriorStep 30Apply interior stops.Replace or add, if needed,interior stops against thewindow. Be careful to notdamage the window.InteriorReplacement Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com27
American Craftsman Installation GuideStep 31Apply sealant tointerior.Apply interior gradesealant to the interior ofthe window where theinterior stops meet thewindow and where thehead expander, if present,meets the window to sealany gaps.InteriorStep 32Apply sealant toexterior.Apply exterior gradesealant to the exteriorof window where windowmeets framed openingaround entire perimeter.Fill any old screw holes.Take care to make surethat all gaps and holesare sealed between thewindow and the woodframe.Do not cover weep holeson bottom of window.Exterior 2021 American Craftsman, part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REVA/072128homedepot.plygemwindows.com
Replacement Windows HOMEDEPOT PLYGEMWINDOWS COM Step 1 One hardware bag containing: QuantityItem 4 #8 x 2" Pan Head Screws Hardware Included: Double-Hung Window Single-Hung Window Replacement Windows Inspect new window and verify opening. Inspect for proper size and condition and verify that all parts are included.
