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Exterior Storm Window


Installation Instructions
TOOLS REQUIRED
Electric/cordless drill 3/32” drill bit Pliers For additional information on storm windows,
Phillips screwdriver bit Utility knife Tape measure installation, and to register your new window, go to
Caulk gun www.LARSONdoors.com/windows

OVERLAP MOUNT INSTALLATION


1. If your model includes an adjustable expander, slide the expander
onto the bottom of the window unit. (The bottom mounting flange
JAMB JAMB
does not have round pre-punched installation holes).
2. Position the storm window over the opening to check for a proper
STORM WINDOW fit. Use caution when handling the window to ensure the glass
BLIND STOP
MOUNTING panes stay within the frame.
FLANGE
OPENING WIDTH If your storm window is too large, the mounting flange can be
trimmed. Determine how much of the flange to remove. Using a
BRICKMOLD GLASS utility knife, score the mounting flange along the appropriate grove.
Bend the flange back and forth with pliers until it breaks off.

3. Apply caulk to the head (top) and jambs (sides) of the existing
window where the storm window will be mounted. To allow for
BLINDSTOP MOUNT INSTALLATION proper drainage, DO NOT caulk the sill.
4. Set the storm window in place, ensuring it is square, centered in
JAMB JAMB the opening and that the frame does not bow toward or away from
BLIND STOP the center of the window. Predrill a 3/32” pilot hole through each of
STORM WINDOW MOUNTING
the holes in the mounting flange, and secure window with the
FLANGE provided screws.
OPENING WIDTH BRICKMOLD 5. Adjust the expander (if applicable) so that it makes even contact
GLASS across the window sill.

GENERAL GLASS Wash using household glass cleaner or a warm water/mild detergent mixture and a
CLEANING soft cloth or paper towel. A solution of four parts water/one part vinegar may also
INSTRUCTIONS be used.

SPECIAL CARE Clean the glass with plain water, using a clean soft sponge or lint-free cloth to
FOR LOW-E GLASS remove as much surface grime from the glass as possible. If needed, wash the
(SELECT MODELS) surface of the glass again with a solution of 80% water and 20% vinegar with a
clean soft lint-free cloth. Dry with a new soft cloth.
Cleaning may cause streaks when dried if the glass is exceptionally dirty. In this case
repeat the above steps.

Low
NOTE:
• Care must be exercised when using rubber squeegees on the coated surface, as

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they can leave streaks that are hard to remove if they are used incorrectly or are in
poor condition.
• Never use ANY type of scraper or abrasive cleaner on the coated surface. Particles
from these materials can be deposited on the coated surface and are very difficult
S
GLAS to remove.
(Select Models)
• For unusually hard to remove spots such as crayon or grease, isopropyl alcohol,
SPECIAL CARE GooGone® or GoofOff® may be used. After spot cleaning, the full glass surface
(Select Models) should be cleaned as discussed above.

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