Use and Care Manual

Removing/Installing Standard Insect Screens
To remove casement and awning insect screens, unlock the
wing fastener blades (Fig. 4) and lift the insect screen from
the sill. To reinstall the insect screen, simply reverse the
procedure, inserting the top of the insect screen first, then
re-engaging the wing fastener blades. Make sure the wing
fastener blades are completely engaged in the window frame.
Removing/Installing Grilles
Most Andersen
®
casement and awning windows have interior
slots for easy grille removal and attachment. To remove
grilles, carefully pull the grilles away from the sash slots, one
at a time. To install grilles, start at the sash bottom. Apply
firm pressure, snapping them into place as you work your
way up (Fig. 5). You may have to bow the grille slightly as you install it, but
excessive bending may damage it. Avoid catching your fingers under the grille
during installation.
Some older Andersen
®
casement and awning windows, and
other units such as elliptical, circle and oval windows, do
not feature pre-installed slots or grommets. On these units,
you must secure the grilles yourself, using a metal starter tip
and attachment clips (Fig. 6). (Packaged with the grilles.)
The starter tip is a simple tool used to make small starter
holes in the glazing bead around the interior perimeter of
the glass. The attachment clips slide into these small holes
and attach to the grilles, holding them in place. Start by
placing the grilles in position against the windows. Use a
pencil to mark the locations of the attachment clips (Fig. 7).
(Each grille end that contacts the
sash should be secured by a clip.)
Then, carefully press the starter tip
into the marked points to create
starter holes in the glazing bead
(Fig. 8). Press the clips into the
starter holes (Fig. 9), and snap
the grille into position.
Replacing Glass Panes
In most cases, it is easier and more economical to replace the entire window sash,
rather than the glass. If a window pane is broken, always cover the damaged area
with tape for safety — and cover the floors to avoid damage from falling glass.
Consult a qualified glazier or Andersen dealer.
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