Installation guide

1. Standard for Storage and Transportation of Windows

I . Windows shall be placed in clean and flat environment, and protected from sunlight and rain,and shall not come into contact with corrosive substances;

II. Windows should not be in direct contact with the ground,and placed vertically with a vertical angle not less than 70°. The protective film should wind the body of windows,and stow-wood should be placed under them,and anti-dumping measures shall be taken;

Ⅲ. The distance between windows and heat source shall not be less than l m, and time cost for windows installation on site shall not exceed two months;

IV. When loading and unloading windows, handle them with care, do not pry, throw, fall or lift them. The surface of the windows shall be padded with non-metallic soft materials, and the outer edge of the windows shall be firmly and stably supported. Lifting rods shall not be inserted into the frame fan for lifting.

2. Preparation before Window Installation

I. Material Preparation

a) review the specification, model, quantity, opening direction and form of aluminum alloy windows to be installed to see if they meet the composite design requirements and have the certificate.

b) Check whether quality and appearance of aluminum alloy windows meet the design requirements.

c) Check whether the specifications, varieties and quantities of various installation accessories are matched and meet the construction requirements.

II. Preparation of Installation Equipment

The main machines and tools for installation shall be complete and effective, such as electric drill, tape measure, level gauge, etc.; (Measuring tools shall be checked regularly and replaced in time when they fail to meet the requirements. )

III. Confirm installation location

a) The construction quality of installation openings shall meet the acceptance requirements of corresponding standards, and the deviation of size of the hole shall be within the control range.

b) The location and elevation of the opening shall be approved, and necessary corrections shall be made in case of any discrepancy or deviation from the design drawings.

Ⅳ. Before installing windows,ensure the following conditions have been met the requirements.

a) The quality of structural engineering has been passed the acceptance check.

b) The location and dimensions of the window openings have been checked, or repaired to be qualified.

c) Management personnel have made disclosure of technology, quality and safety.

d)Windows,accessories and auxiliary materials have all been transported to the construction site.

e) All kinds of installation protection measures are complete and reliable.Note: Some types of buildings require licensed construction practitioners.

3. Installation

Step 1：Preliminary CheckThe installer should examine and confirm that the sill trimmer is essentially level, straight and free of twist before proceeding with the installation and preparation of the wall. straight and free of twist. It is particularly important that it is well secured and does not slope toward the interior of the building.

Step 2: Underlay preparationPrior to window installation:Flexible wall underlay shall be cut anddressed into all sides of openingsa. Cut the building underlay at 45° away from each corner.b. Fold the flaps tightly into the opening and secure to the framing on all sides.Trim off excess underlay after fixing

Step 3: Flexible Flashing Tapea. Cut the flashing tape for the sill at least 200mm wider than the opening.b. Fit the tape, as described in the manufacturers literature, with the inner edge of the tape flush with the inside line of the framing, so that it extends a minimum of 100mm up each jamb ensuring timber framing is covered.c. Ensure the tape is securely adhered to the underlay on all surfaces and fits tightly intoeach of the corners.d. Cut two more pieces of tape at least 200mm long and fit into each of the upper corners as described above ensuring timber framing is covered.