Operating Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Vinyl Single and Double-Hung Windows (JPG006)
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SIDE LOAD SASH REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
1.Locatemetaltake-
out clips in side
jambs,justabove
the lower sash,
on both sides of
window.
2. Lift bottom of take-
out clips with  at
head screwdriver
until they snap into
angled position.
Leave take-out clips
in angled position until sash is reinstalled.
3.Slidetopofsashseveralinchesabovetake-outclips.
4.Pushsashtowardonesidejambuntilitisclearoftheoppositeside
jambandremove.
SASH REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - CONTINUED
BALANCE REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENT
INSTALLATION
1.Insertonesideofsashintoonesidejambabovemetaltake-outclips.
2.Fitothersideofsashintooppositesidejamb.
3.Closesash.
4.Leveltake-outclipsushtosidejambs.
5.Testsashoperation.Ifsashdoesnotmovefreelyorlockdoesnot
engage, remove and reinstall.
A balance system controls the movement of a sash in a single or
double-hung window. If you need help to determine if you need a
new balance, call our service department. Order the same balance type
you have and specify your sash size. Balances are designed to support
different sash sizes. A large sash requires a different balance than a
smaller sash. A properly  tting balance will be the correct length, hold
the sash weight, and  t with all other components. If a balance needs
to be replaced, we recommend replacing all balances in the window at
the same time. Read and understand all instructions before beginning.
IDENTIFY BALANCE TYPE
Remove the sash(es) to identify balances. There are two types of
balance systems: block and tackle, and spiral.
The Type A balance •
does not have a
balance shoe and is
encased in a metal
sleeve.
The Type B balance •
has a balance shoe,
and the spring,
pulleys, and lines are
exposed.
The Type C balance •
has a balance shoe
and is encased in a
metal sleeve. Some
balance shoes are
locking and some are
non-locking.
The spiral balance is •
encased in a metal
sleeve and has locking
shoes.
BLOCK & TACKLE TYPE A BALANCE
Type A balances are used on single-hung windows with a side load sash
andmetaltake-outclipsinthesidejambs.SomeTypeAbalancesmay
have slight differences.
REMOVAL
1.Tightlygripboth
ends of balance.
Pull down to release
balance top from
metal takeout clip.
2. Firmly hold both
ends of balance (do
not grip underside of
balanceorinjurymay
result), and allow
balance to lift up to
release tension.
3.Removecordhook
on bottom back
side of balance
from mounting hole
insidejamb,and
remove balance.
INSTALLATION
1.Insertcordhookinsidejambmountinghole.
2. Tightly grip both ends of balance, press down and hook top under
metal takeout clip.
3.Reinstallsash.
4. Test sash operation and make sure lock fully engages. If the sash does
not move freely or the lock does not engage, remove and reinstall
the sash and/or balances.
Type A
Type B Type C Spiral
Take-
out clip
extended