Operating Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Aluminum Single-Hung Windows (JPG002)
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BLOCK & TACKLE BALANCE
REMOVAL
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as explained in
“SASH REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION.”
2. Tightly grip both
ends of balance.
Pull down to release
balance top from
metal takeout clip.
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ends of balance (do
not grip underside of
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result), and allow
balance to lift up to
release tension.
4. Remove cord hook
on bottom back
side of balance
from mounting hole
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remove balance.
INSTALLATION
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2. Reinstall sash.
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not move freely or the lock does not engage, remove and reinstall.
SPIRAL BALANCE
REMOVAL
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remove sash stop (if
present) by pulling
on one end until it
comes out.
2. Lift and pull off
balance cover (if
present) to expose
balance.
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sash.
4. Grip bottom end
of spiral rod with
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Note! If you do not
have a spiral balance
adjustment tool,
use locking needle
nose pliers, but with
extreme caution.
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and allow spiral
rod to move up and
unwind.
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7. At the top, unscrew
and remove balance.
INSTALLATION
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balance into place in
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2. Raise sash all the
way.
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of spiral rod with
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down and rotate
clockwise six turns to
set tension. Maintain
grip on tool for next
step.
4. Pull spiral rod down
and fully engage into
clip.
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ADJUSTMENT
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above in “SPIRAL BALANCE REMOVAL” above.
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time:
If sash drops, rotate clockwise to add tension. Add tension to both t
sides equally.
If sash pops up, rotate counter-clockwise to decrease tension.t
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4. Reinstall sash and test operation. If necessary, repeat process until
sash operates smoothly.
BALANCE REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENT - CONTINUED
LOCK REPLACEMENT
The lock sits on the top rail of the lower sash and engages into
the frame. The lock keeper is part of the frame and not a separate
hardware component.
Removal
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2. Unscrew and remove old lock.
Installation
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2. Test operation.
Sash
stop
Balance
cover
Spiral
Balance
Adjust-
ment
Tool
Balance
clip
Balance rod
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Sash