(1-Way Vertical or Horizontal) for Andersen 200 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Windows and Complementary Products Non-Reinforced Joining Guide Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the 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. 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. For installation methods not covered in this guide, (i.e. through jamb) please visit the Architect Detail File on the web (www.andersenwindows.com). Andersen has no responsibility in regard to the post-manufactured assembly and installation of Andersen products. Use caution when working at elevated heights and around unit openings. Follow manufacturer s instructions for safe use of ladder and/or scaffolding. Failure to do so may result in injury or death. Follow manufacturer s instructions for safe operation of hand/power tools. Always wear safety glasses. Failure to do so may result in injury and/ or product damage. 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. Unless specifically ordered, Andersen windows and doors are not equipped with safety glass, and if broken, could fragment causing injury. Many laws and building codes require safety glass for certain size windows and in specific locations. 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. Andersen Installation Flanges DO NOT take the place of standard window and door flashing. Unit must be properly flashed and sealed with sealant, and full width drip cap for protection against water and air infiltration. Use non-reflective flashings. Highly reflective flashing tapes can raise the surface temperature of the vinyl to the point where vinyl deformation and product damage may occur. 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. Andersen and all other marks where denoted are trademarks of Andersen Corporation. 2000-2007 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. 1 Instruction Guide 0005273 BC Revised 12/11/07
Parts Needed (2) Non-Reinforced, or Circle Top Gusset Plates (1) Exterior Snap-On Trim (1) Two Part (1) Interior Trim Piece (by Andersen or others) Tools & Supplies Horizontal & Vertical Joining Safety Glasses Hammer Electric Drill Clamps Caulk Gun Utility Knife Wood File Phillips Screwdriver 1/2" x 1/2" 16-Gauge Staples or #7 x 9/16" Pan Screws (Included in Single Non-Reinforced Joining Kit) 7/16" x 1" 16-Gauge Staples or #7 x 1" Flat Screws (Included in Single Non-Reinforced Joining Kit) #7 x 9/16" Pan Screws (Included in Single Non-Reinforced Joining Kit) Adhesion Promoter or Liquid Surface Deglosser 2" x 4" Skid (optional for transportation only) 2-1/4" Screws, maximum length (optional for transportation only) Non-Reinforced Gusset Plate (2 piece) Vertical Joining begins on Page 2. Horizontal Joining begins on Page 8. or Reinforced Gusset Plate (Vertical Combinations longer than 8 ft.) or Circle Top Gusset Plate (Circle Top Window Combinations) Exterior Snap-On Trim Vertical Non-Reinforced Joining for Andersen 200 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Windows and Complementary Products 1. Prepare Units for Joining - Vertical Joining Installation Flange DO NOT remove packaging clips until unit is installed. Remove unit from carton and remove banding tape. Place unit exterior side up on a clean, flat work surface. Remove Installation Flanges from sides to be joined by cutting with a utility knife. DO NOT cut ends of head and sill Installation Flange. Leave Installation Flange Extended at and Exterior view Utility Knife Side Installation Flange 2
2. Cut Two Part s to Length, if Required - Vertical Joining If cutting is required, use chart to cut Two Part s to length. Find unit size, then use measurement to the right of the unit. Excess Material Do not cut joining end Measurement Cut Length Chart UNIT Height JOINING STRIP LENGTH 244-60 36-7/16" 244-59 34-15/16" 244-56 33-7/16" 244-50 30-7/16" 244-49 28-15/16" 244-46 27-7/16" 244-40 24-7/16" UNIT Height JOINING STRIP LENGTH 244-36 21-7/16" 244-34 20-7/16" 244-30 18-7/16" 244-28 16-7/16" 244-24 14-7/16" 244-20 12-7/16" 244-18 10-7/16" 3. Attach s - Vertical Joining Apply 1/4" bead of sealant along sealant receiving groove of on side being fastened. Apply one on each jamb, positioning notched ends of toward center of unit as shown. Square end of must be inset 1/4" from head and sill jamb, as shown. Fasten s to frame using 7/16" x 1" 16-gauge staples or #7 x 1" Flat Screws. Space staples or screws 3" from ends and every 8". Joining Strip Jamb Dado 1/4" Bead Receiving Groove Tilt-Wash Double-Hung to Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Side Jamb Dado in Jamb Note: Detail shown without Installation Flange for clarity. 1/4" Flush Outer Face of Jamb Notched Ends of 7/16" x 1" 16-Gauge Staples or #7 x 1" Flat Screws 3
4. Join and Fasten Units - Vertical Joining Apply 1/4" bead of sealant along sealant receiving groove of on side being joined. Slide units together overlapping Two Part s until units are flush. Receiving Groove 1/4" Bead Non-Reinforced Joining Guide Tilt-Wash Double-Hung to Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Overlap Units Flush Note: Detail shown unattached for clarity. 5. Attach and Gusset Plates - Vertical Joining For Combinations up to 6'-0" High Clamp jambs together near head and sill. Center Non-Reinforce Gusset Plates across joined units in frame dado. Make sure units are flat to work surface before attaching Non-Reinforce Gusset Plates. Fasten Non-Reinforce Gusset Plates using twenty 1/2" x 1/2" 16-gauge staples or twelve #7 x 9/16" Pan Screws. Clamp Narrow Gusset Plate #7 x 9/16" Pan Screws or 1/2" x 1/2" 16-Gauge Staples 4
5. Attach and Gusset Plates - Vertical Joining (Continued) For Combinations Taller than 8 ft. Clamp jambs together near head and sill. Bend center tabs on Reinforced Gusset Plate flat as shown. Center Reinforced Gusset Plates across joined units in frame dado. Make sure units are flat to work surface before attaching Gusset Plate. Fasten Reinforced Gusset Plates using eight #7 x 9/16" pan head screws (not included). Bend Center Tabs Flat Clamp Reinforced Gusset Plate Reinforced Gusset Plate #7 x 9/16" Pan Screws 6. Cut Exterior Snap-On Trim to Length if Required - Vertical Joining If cutting is required, use chart to cut Exterior Snap-On Trim to length. Find unit size, then use measurement to the right of the unit. Exterior Snap-On Trim Cut Length Chart UNIT TRIM LENGTH UNIT TRIM LENGTH 244-60 71-1/2" 244-36 41-1/2" 244-59 68-1/2" 244-34 39-1/2" 244-56 65-1/2" 244-30 35-1/2" 244-50 59-1/2" 244-28 31-1/2" 244-49 56-1/2" 244-24 27-1/2" 244-46 53-1/2" 244-20 23-1/2" 244-40 47-1/2" 244-18 19-1/2" 5
7. Apply Exterior Snap-On Trim - Vertical Joining Clean and prepare inside surface of Exterior Snap-On Trim and exterior surface of side jambs where Exterior Snap-On Trim will be applied with an adhesion promoter or liquid surface deglosser. Apply as shown. Apply two, 1/4" minimum diameter, continuous beads of sealant to back side of Exterior Snap-On Trim as shown. Insert Exterior Snap-On Trim into space between side jambs and snap into position against unit frames. Clean sealant squeeze out from exterior. Apply Adhesion Promoter to Frames 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" Apply Adhesion Promoter to Inside Surfaces Adhesion Promoter Application Areas Exterior Snap-On Trim 1/4" Minimum Diameter Beads Tilt-Wash Double-Hung to Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Exterior Snap-On Trim 6
8. Apply Joined units are now ready for installation. Please refer to unit installation guide. If unit is being transported to a job site, proceed to Step 9. Apply Interior Trim Strip (sold separately) after unit has been installed and trimmed out. Apply sealant to completely fill void between joined units at head and sill of jambs (top and bottom of Exterior Snap-On Trim). Proceed to full width drip cap application step in the Unit Installation Guide for drip cap, flashing, and insulation steps. Installation Flange Non-Reinforced Joining Guide 9. Apply Skid to (Units Being Transported Only) - Vertical Joining If joined units are being transported to a job site, apply a 2" x 4" skid to sill using 2-1/4" (maximum) screws to secure units. Remove 2" x 4" skid before installing units. 2" x 4" Skid 7
Horizontal Narrow Joining for Andersen 200 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Windows and Complementary Products 1. Prepare Unit for Joining - Horizontal Joining DO NOT remove packaging clips until unit is installed. Installation Flange Remove unit from carton. Place unit exterior side up on a clean, flat work surface. Remove Installation Flanges only on sill of Transom or Circle Top Unit and head jamb of Tilt-Wash Double- Hung/Picture unit by cutting with a utility knife. DO NOT cut ends of side Installation Flanges. Installation Flange Exterior Views Transom or Circle Top Unit Utility Knife Leave Side Installation Flange Extended at Cut Installation Flange Horizontal Joining 2. Cut s to Length, if Required - Horizontal Joining If cutting is required, use chart to cut each to length. Find unit size, then use measurement to the right of the unit. Excess Material Do not cut joining end Measurement Cut Length Chart UNIT Width JOINING STRIP LENGTH 244-60 36-7/16" 244-59 34-15/16" 244-56 33-7/16" 244-50 30-7/16" 244-49 28-15/16" 244-46 27-7/16" 244-40 24-7/16" UNIT Width JOINING STRIP LENGTH 244-36 21-7/16" 244-34 20-7/16" 244-30 18-7/16" 244-28 16-7/16" 244-24 14-7/16" 244-20 12-7/16" 244-18 10-7/16" 8
3. Attach s - Horizontal Joining Apply 1/4" bead of sealant along sealant receiving groove of on side to be fastened to unit. Position one to sill of upper unit and one to head jamb of lower unit, with notched ends of toward center of unit as shown. Square end of must be inset 1/4" from side jamb as shown. Fasten to frame using 7/16" x 1" 16-gauge staples or #7 x 1" Flat Screws. Space staples or screws 3" from ends and every 8". Apply 1/4" bead of sealant along sealant receiving groove of on side being joined. 1/4" Beads Jamb Dado Andersen 200 Series Circle Top /Transom Window to 200 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Window 1/4" Beads Jamb Dado Andersen Architectural Circle Top Window to 200 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Window Notched End of #7 x 1" Flat Screws or 7/16" x 1" 16-Gauge Staples Side Jamb Dado in Jamb 3" 1/4" Flush Outer Face of Jamb Note: Detail shown without Installation Flange for clarity. 9
4. Join and Fasten Units - Horizontal Joining Slide units together interlocking Two Part s until units are flush. Transom or Circle Top Unit Installation Flange must overlap Tilt-Wash Double-Hung or Picture unit Installation Flange to the exterior on both sides. Exterior Sides Up (2) 1/8" Beads Construction Adhesive s Interlocked Tilt-Wash Double-Hung to Circle Top or Tilt-Wash Double-Hung to Transom Window Note: Detail shown unattached for clarity. Circle Top or Transom Unit Installation Flanges must overlap Tilt-Wash Double- Hung or Picture Unit Installation Flange to the exterior 5. Attach and Gusset Plates - Horizontal Joining Clamp units together as shown. Center Circle Top or Non-Reinforced Gusset Plates across joined units, over jamb dado. Make sure units are flat to work surface before attaching Gusset Plates. Fasten using twenty 1/2" x 1/2", 16-gauge staples or twelve #7 x 9/16" pan head screws. Clamp 1/2" x 1/2" 16-Gauge Staples or #7 x 9/16" Pan Screws Clamp Non-Reinforced Gusset Plate Circle Top Window Gusset Plate 1/2" x 1/2" 16-Gauge Staples or #7 x 9/16" Pan Screws Jamb Dado Tilt-Wash Double-Hung to Circle Top Window Jamb Dado Tilt-Wash Double-Hung to 200 Series Transom Window 10
6. Cut Exterior Snap-On Trim to Length if Required - Horizontal Joining If cutting is required, use chart to cut Exterior Snap-on Trim to length. Find unit size, then use measurement to the right of the unit. Non-Reinforced Joining Guide Exterior Snap-On Trim Cut Length Chart UNIT TRIM LENGTH 244-60 71-1/2" 244-59 68-1/2" 244-56 65-1/2" 244-50 59-1/2" 244-49 56-1/2" 244-46 53-1/2" 244-40 47-1/2" UNIT TRIM LENGTH 244-36 41-1/2" 244-34 39-1/2" 244-30 35-1/2" 244-28 31-1/2" 244-24 27-1/2" 244-20 23-1/2" 244-18 19-1/2" 11
7. Apply Exterior Snap-On Trim - Horizontal Joining For Andersen Architectural Circle Top /Transom Window joining, panning kerf along jamb being joined must be filled with sealant to properly seal Exterior Snap-On Trim. Clean and prepare inside surface of Exterior Snap-On Trim and exterior surface of jambs where Exterior Snap-On Trim will be applied with an adhesion promoter or liquid surface deglosser. Apply as shown. For Andersen Architectural Circle Top /Transom Window joining, fill panning kerf, full length, with sealant along jamb being joined. Apply as shown in detail below. Apply two, 1/4" minimum diameter, continuous beads of sealant to back side of Exterior Snap-On Trim as shown. Insert Exterior Snap-On Trim into space between joined units and snap into position against unit frames. Clean sealant squeeze out from exterior. Apply sealant to completely fill void between joined units at each end of Exterior Snap-On Trim. Joined units are now ready for installation. Please refer to unit installation guide. Apply Interior Trim Strip (sold separately) after unit has been installed and trimmed out. Proceed to full width drip cap application step in the unit installation guide for full width drip cap, flashing and insulation steps. 1/2" 1/2" 1/2" Non-Reinforced Joining Guide Apply Adhesion Promoter to Frames Adhesion Promoter Application Areas Application Area Exterior Snap-On Trim Apply Adhesion Promoter to Inside Surfaces Exterior Snap-On Trim 1/4" Minimum Diameter Beads Panning Kerf Minimum 1/4" Bead Exterior Snap-On Trim Andersen Architectural Circle Top to 200 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Window Minimum 1/4" Bead Exterior Snap-On Trim Andersen 200 Series Circle Top /Transom to 200 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Window 12