Operating Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Vinyl Single and Double-Hung Windows (JPG006)
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GLOSSARY
Balance
Thehardwareinthesidejambofasingleordouble-hungwindowthat
is part of the system that allows the window to operate up and down.
Balance Shoe
A part of the balance system into which the pivot pin is inserted or
engaged.
Double-hung
A window with two sashes, upper and lower, that slide vertically past
each other.
Jamb
The vertical frame members of a window or door assembly.
Keeper
A bracket utilized as a latching point.
Pivot pin
The pins on the bottom corners of single- and double-hung sash that
engagethebalanceandalsoallowthesashto“pivot”foreasyremoval
and reinstallation.
Sash
An assembly comprised of stiles (vertical pieces), rails (horizontal pieces)
and the window’s glass.
Single-hung
A window with a xed upper sash and movable lower sash that slides
vertically.
Tilt Window
A double-hung window designed in such a way that the sashes tilt
inward for easy cleaning of the outside of the glass.
Weatherstrip
Astripofmaterialthatcoversthejointbetweentwoseparatepartsof
a window or patio door and is used to prevent rain, snow, and cold air
from entering.
Weep hole
The visible exit or entry part of a water drainage system used to drain
water out of a window unit.