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StormPlus Ultimate Double Hung IZ3 Storm Brackets
Figure 11: Fastening UDH Storm Brackets.
WARNING: IZ3 storm protection for
CUDH operators requires that storm
brackets be put in the extended position.
If the homeowner will be away from home for any
period of time in which strong winds are pos-
sible, it is recommended that the storm brackets
be pulled out to the extended storm ready posi-
tion before leaving home.
(c)(b) (f)
(d) (e)(a)
Figure 12: Using storm brackets
1. Ultimate Double Hung IZ3 units have two storm
brackets attached to each jamb. If you are using
the jamb screw method for installation you will no-
tice these when you remove the clad and wood fill-
ers. If you are using the masonry bracket method,
you must first remove the check rail dust block and
pull out the bottom part of the top jamb weather
strip as well as remove the bottom sash stay. See
figures 11a and 11b.
2. Push the c lad jamb filler up as far as it will go to re-
veal the predrilled hole in the jamb carrier. Fasten
the jambs throughthe storm bracket by driving one
ofthe#8x21/2″ screws through the pre--drilled
hole in the jamb. See figure 11c.
3. Press the top jamb weatherstrip back into place.
Slide the bottom jamb filler down as far as it will go.
Fasten the jamb through the storm bracket by driv-
ingtwoofthe#8x21/2″ screws through the pre--
drilled holes in the jamb. See figure 11d.
4. Slide the bottom jamb filler back up until it touches
the jamb weatherstrip. Replace the check rail dust
block and the bottom sash stay. See figures 11e
and 11f.
5. Extend storm
brackets during in-
clement weatherby
inserting a stickpin,
nail, or pen through
theholeinthe
bracket. Then slide
the bracket away
from the window
frame as shown in
figure 12.
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