Page 26 - Andersen Architectural Collection A-Series 2018-19 Product Guide for Professionals

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The Ultimate in Jobsite Convenience * G H
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Introducing Andersen Reinforced Joining options that
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provide enhanced performance, design flexibility and
jobsite conveniences.
Choose from three joining options to achieve monumental
window combinations. These joining options utilize the
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strength and durability of fiberglass construction
and offer the design flexibility of achieving both
one-way and two-way combinations. For more
information, visit andersenwindows.com/joining.
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This innovative patented system utilizes 4 ⁄ 16" (116)
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interlocking fiberglass joining plates.

35 ¼" 143 ¼" (3639)
(895)
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95 ¼" (2419) 95 ¼" (2419)
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4 groups, 1 over 1 combination 1 group, 4 over 4 combination
Weight of each combination shown with Low-E4 glass Combination weight shown with Low-E4 glass
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is approximately 135 lbs or 61.235 kg is approximately 540 lbs or 244.94 kg
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EASY CONNECT JOINING SYSTEM A FULLY JOINED COMBINATION D
Receive lighter, easier-to-handle, pre-assembled smaller combinations Eliminate the need for job site assembly and
that join together as you install them into the rough opening, making it receive fully joined, factory-assembled window
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easier to install large combinations. In fact, most contractors surveyed 1 combinations to fit rough openings up to
said they could reduce the number of installers by 50% using the 12' x 8' or 8' x 12'.
Andersen Easy Connect Joining System. ** E F G H
EASY CONNECT FULLY JOINED EASY CONNECT
JOINING SYSTEM COMBINATION JOINING KITS
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ASSEMBLY IN THE OPENING FACTORY JOBSITE
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READY TO INSTALL in the opening 3 4 l l
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NUMBER OF INSTALLERS NEEDED ** G H FEWER MORE MORE
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Water & Structural Performance †
Tested to AAMA 450 l l l
HIGH VELOCITY HURRICANE ZONE l l l
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COMBINATION SIZE LIMITATION Rough Opening Maximum Rough Opening Maximum Rough Opening Maximum
1 2 3 4 of 12' (3658) in one direction, of 12' x 8' or 8' x 12' of 12' (3658) in one direction,
no maximum in the other direction (3658 x 2438 or 2438 x 3658) no maximum in the other direction
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* Available on select windows, see your Andersen supplier for details.
** 69% of 156 builders/general contractors in a 2018 survey said they could reduce the number of installers by half using the Easy Connect Joining System when
comparing the installation of a 12' wide x 8' high pre-assembled window combination unit with four 3' wide x 8' high window combination units.
† When installed according to Andersen installation instructions.
24 Dimensions in parentheses are in millimeters.
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