Andersen 400 Series User manual

Non-Reinforced Joining Guide (Vertical)
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.
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.
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.
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.
• 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lm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.
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 in locations adjacent to or near doors.
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.
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Non-Reinforced Joining Guide (Vertical)
for Andersen®400 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung, Picture,
and Transom Windows
0004372 BB Revised 12/13/07
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Components
1" Screw 1-3/8"
Screw
Head Gusset Plate
Sill Gusset Plate
Non-Reinforced
Mullion Alignment
Spacer
Vertical Exterior
Trim Strip Non-Reinforced
Mullion Clip
Non-Reinforced
Mullion Alignment
Spacer
Vertical Exterior
Trim Strip
Side Jamb
Joining Dado
Vertical
Exterior
Trim Strip
Sill
Sealant
3/16" Diameter
Sealant Bead
Remove any excess adhesive along side jambs being
joined with putty knife to prevent inadequate join.
1. Prepare and Join Units
Interior Sides Up
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Tools and Supplies
•SafetyGlasses
•Hammer
•ElectricDrill
•3/32"DrillBit
•PhillipsHeadScrewdriver
•CaulkGun
•Sealant
•PuttyKnife
•UtilityKnife
Parts Included
(1) Sill Gusset Plate
(1) Head Gusset Plate
(5) Non-Reinforced Mullion Clips
(3) Non-Reinforced Mullion Alignment Spacers
(1) Vertical Exterior Trim Piece
(10) 1" Screws
(20) 1-3/8" Flat Head Screws
• Placeunitssidebyside,interiorsideuponacleanat
work surface.
• RemoveInstallation Flange from side jambs being joined.
• SelectoneunitforattachingNon-Reinforced Mullion
Alignment Spacers and Vertical Exterior Trim Strip.
• LocateAlignment Spacers into unit's Side Jamb
Joining Dado at top, bottom and center of side jamb,
tacking in place with 1/2" staples or nails.
• Applya3/16"beadofsealant,fulllengthtobothsides
of Vertical Exterior Trim Strip leg, as illustrated below.
• PlaceVertical Exterior Trim Strip, tapered end at sill,
into unit's flange groove. Vertical Exterior Trim Strip
must be flush at ends.

1. Prepare and Join Units (Continued)
• Positiontheunitwithoutcomponentstightlyagainst
other unit. Make sure Vertical Exterior Trim Strip
remains in position and enters flange groove of unit.
Align units flush at head, sill and along length of
side jamb.
Tilt-Wash to Double-Hung
Picture Window
or
Transom to Double-Hung
Picture Window
Tilt-Wash to Tilt-Wash
or
Tilt-Wash to Transom
or
Transom to Transom
Interior Sides Up
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2. Attach Non-Reinforced Mullion Clips
• PlaceNon-Reinforced Mullion Clips into groove
betweeninsidestopsalongsidejambs.Locateclips
3" from top, 3" from bottom and one at center
between check rails. Equally space remaining two
clips between check rail and top and bottom clip.
• Makesureunitsareushatends.
• UsingNon-Reinforced Mullion Clips as a guide, drill
into Inside stops using a 3/32" drill bit.
• SecureNon-Reinforced Mullion Clips using four
1-3/8" flat head screws per clip.
Non-Reinforced
Mullion Clips
1-3/8" Screws
3. Attach Sill Gusset Plate
Sill Gusset
Plate
1" Screws
Sill Gusset Tab
Sill Gusset Tabs can be bent
down and secured to sill plate
after unit has been installed. Sill
Gusset Tabs provide additional
support to joined unit.
• Place Sill Gusset Plate on bottom of sill, formed
edge over sill, centering at mullion joint.
• AlignSill Gusset Plate edge with Sill and secure
with 1" screws as shown. DO NOT insert screws in
the outermost holes (Sill Gusset Tabs) on formed
section of Sill Gusset Plate.
Sill Gusset Tabs
Interior Sides Up
Interior Sides Up
Sill
Head
Check Rail
Check Rail
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4. Attach Head Gusset Plate
• PlaceHead Gusset Plate on top of Head Jamb 3/4"
below Inside Trim Stop centering at mullion joint.
• Holdinplaceandsecurewithtwenty-four(24)
1/2" staples or nails.
1/2"
Staples or
Nails
Head Gusset
Plate
Inside Trim Stop
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.
• Carefullyturnjoinedunitsover,exteriorsideup.
Make sure all Sash are in the raised position
against the Head Jamb before shipment. Failure to
do so could result in product damage.
5. Seal Mullion Joint
• Sealheadandsillendatmullionjointswith
sealant as illustrated and tool smooth.
• Joinedunitsarenowreadyforinstallation.
Follow installation guide packaged with unit for
window and drip cap installation.
Head of Unit
Mullion Joint
Sealant
3/4"
Interior Sides Up
Exterior Sides Up
Vertical Exterior
Trim Strip
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Instruction Guide #0004372
Non-Reinforced Joining (Vertical)
for Joining Andersen®Tilt-Wash Double-Hung,
Transom, and Picture Window
Andersen®Double-Hung Windows
Screw Pack
and
Instruction Guide
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