Product Information Sash and Panel Removal/Replacement Instructions
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Parts Description 1 1 Head 2 2 3 Glazing Bead Jamb 3 4 5 Glass Tilt Latch 6 Sash Lock 4 5 6 7 8 9 Meeting Rail Meeting Rail End Clip Screen 7 8 10 11 Lift/Pull Rail Sill 13 12 12 Balance 9 Coil Block & Tackle Spiral 10 13 Sash 11 3 Customer Care Hotline 717-365-2500 Western Region Hotline 1-888-417-1162 Monday Through Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm MDT
Single Hung & Double Hung Sash Removal Sash Tilting Instructions To Tilt Bottom Sash 1. Unlock window. 2. Raise the bottom sash approximately 1" to 2". 3. Push and hold tilt latches toward the center of the window, while pulling inward. To Tilt Top Sash 1. Follow steps 1-3 above. (Bottom sash must be in tilted position to tilt top sash.) 2. Lower the top sash approximately 1" to 2". 3. Push and hold tilt latches toward the center of the window, while pulling inward. To Close Window 1. Tilt sashes into original positions. 2. Push into original positions and lock. Sash Removal Instructions To Remove Bottom Sash 1. Unlock window. 2. Raise the bottom sash approximately 1" to 2". 3. Push and hold tilt latches toward the center of the window, while pulling inward. Tilt approximately 90. 4. Hold sash at the bottom and push down on one side while holding the other side in position. This will disengage pivot bars located at the bottom of the sash from the balance shoe in the jamb track. 5. To remove top sash, lower sash approximately 1" to 2" and repeat steps 3 and 4. To Replace Sashes 6. Replace top sash first by inserting one pivot bar into balance shoe, tilt sash as shown and guide other pivot bar into the balance shoe. 7. Tilt sash into original position. 8. Push sash into original position. 9. Repeat steps 6, 7 & 8 with bottom sash. 10. Lower sash and lock. IMPORTANT: Homeowners with fixed sash windows (ie: fixed sash/glass in single hung/slider windows, picture windows, and specialty windows) should not attempt to replace or install sash/glass. Please call the Customer Care Hotline for detailed installation procedures. 4 Customer Care Hotline 717-365-2500 Western Region Hotline 1-888-417-1162 Monday Through Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm MDT
Single Hung & Double Hung Sash Removal Sash Tilting Instructions To Tilt Bottom Sash 1. Unlock window. 2. Raise the bottom sash approximately 1" to 2". 3. Push and hold tilt latches toward the center of the window, while pulling inward. To Tilt Top Sash 1. Follow steps 1-3 above. (Bottom sash must be in tilted position to tilt top sash.) 2. Lower the top sash approximately 1" to 2". 3. Push and hold tilt latches toward the center of the window, while pulling inward. To Close Window 1. Tilt sashes into original positions. 2. Push into original positions and lock. Sash Removal Instructions To Remove Bottom Sash 1. Unlock window. 2. Raise the bottom sash approximately 1" to 2". 3. Push and hold tilt latches toward the center of the window, while pulling inward. Tilt approximately 90. 4. Hold sash at the bottom and push down on one side while holding the other side in position. This will disengage pivot bars located at the bottom of the sash from the balance shoe in the jamb track. 5. To remove top sash, lower sash approximately 1" to 2" and repeat steps 3 and 4. To Replace Sashes 6. Replace top sash first by inserting one pivot bar into balance shoe, tilt sash as shown and guide other pivot bar into the balance shoe. 7. Tilt sash into original position. 8. Push sash into original position. 9. Repeat steps 6, 7 & 8 with bottom sash. 10. Lower sash and lock. IMPORTANT: Homeowners with fixed sash windows (ie: fixed sash/glass in single hung/slider windows, picture windows, and specialty windows) should not attempt to replace or install sash/glass. Please call the Customer Care Hotline for detailed installation procedures. 4 Customer Care Hotline 717-365-2500 Western Region Hotline 1-888-417-1162 Monday Through Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm MDT
Horizontal Slider Sash Removal Instructions To Remove Sash 1. Unlock locks. 2. Slide window open. 3. Lift sash into head. 4. Swing bottom of sash inward as shown. Awning Window Sash Removal Instructions To Remove Screen 1. Turn screen clips 1/4 turn and remove screen to interior. 2. Open sash. 3. Unlock sash hook from operator arm. 4. These steps to be done on both sides: While supporting sash, pry hinge bar off hinge post. Slide black plastic hinge guide out of hinge track. To Replace Sash 1. Slide black plastic hinge guides into hinge track. 2. Snap hinge bars back onto hinge post some force will be necessary. 3. Attach sash hook onto operator arm. Lock sash hook detent. 4. Replace screen. IMPORTANT: Homeowners with fixed sash windows (ie: fixed sash/glass in single hung/slider windows, picture windows, and specialty windows) should not attempt to replace or install sash/glass. Please call the Customer Care Hotline for detailed installation procedures. Customer Care Hotline 717-365-2500 Western Region Hotline 1-888-417-1162 Monday Through Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm MDT 5
Casement Window Sash Removal Instructions To Remove Sash 1. Remove screen. 2. Unlock lock handle and open window approximately 45. 3. This step to be done on top and bottom while supporting sash, pry hinge bar off hinge post. 4. While supporting sash, slide black plastic hinge guide out of hinge track. Use operator to aid in removal of black plastic hinge guide. 5. Slide operator arm out of operator track. To Replace Sash Note: Operator arm should be in nearly closed position. 1. Slide operator arm into operator track. 2. Slide black plastic hinge guides into hinge tracks. 3. Snap hinge bars back onto hinge posts some force will be necessary. 4. Use sash operator to close sash. 5. Lock window. IMPORTANT: Homeowners with fixed sash windows (ie: fixed sash/glass in single hung/slider windows, picture windows, and specialty windows) should not attempt to replace or install sash/glass. Please call the Customer Care Hotline for detailed installation procedures. 6 Customer Care Hotline 717-365-2500 Western Region Hotline 1-888-417-1162 Monday Through Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm MDT
Basement Window Sash Removal Instructions To Remove Sash 1. Unlock and tilt sash 90. 2. These steps to be done on both sides. While supporting sash, pry hinge bar off hinge post. Slide black plastic hinge guide up out of hinge track. To Replace Sash 1. Slide black plastic hinge guides into hinge track. 2. Snap hinge bars back onto hinge post some force will be necessary. 3. Close sash. 4. Lock window. Patio Door Panel Removal Instructions To Remove Panel Please call our customer care hotline for detailed instructions on how to remove and replace patio door panels! IMPORTANT: Homeowners with fixed sash windows (ie: fixed sash/glass in single hung/slider windows, picture windows, and specialty windows) should not attempt to replace or install sash/glass. Please call the Consumer Hotline for detailed installation procedures. Customer Care Hotline 717-365-2500 Western Region Hotline 1-888-417-1162 Monday Through Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm MDT 7
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