Dimensions Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Vinyl Single and Double-Hung Windows (JPG006)
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BLOCK & TACKLE TYPE B & C BALANCE WITH LOCKING SHOE
Types B and C are used on single and double-hung windows with thumb
latches on both sides of the sash top.
REMOVAL
1. Removesash.The
balances are now
exposed in side
jambs.
2. Locate screw (or
hook) at top. The
balance is under
tension, so remove
carefully. Hold the
end with pliers and
either remove the
screw or unhook
the hook. Slowly
allow the tension to
release.
3. TypeCbalances,on
the bottom, have
a locking balance
shoe. Turn the
locking balance shoe
90°toahorizontal
position with a at
head screwdriver to
unlock it.
4. Take note of each
balance's position in
eachsidejamband
then tilt out from
top.
5. Twistuntilthe
balance shoe clears
track and remove.
INSTALLATION
1. Withbalance
horizontal, insert
balance shoe into
trackinsidejambin
the same position
they were removed
from. Twist to lock
in place.
2. Tilt top end of the
balance up into
track.
3. Onthebottom
oftypeCbalances,turnthelockingbalanceshoe90°toavertical
position with a at head screwdriver to lock it.
4. Alignmetalscrewtabattopofbalancetoscrewholeinsidejamb;
insert and tighten screw, or, re-attach hook into hole.
5. Reinstallsash.
6. Ifthesashdoesnotmovefreelyinthewindowframe,thebalance
system may not be installed correctly or the pivot pins on the sash
maynotbeproperlyengaged.Removeandreinstallthesashand/or
balances again and take care to engage the pivot pins on both sides.
BALANCE REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENT - CONTINUED
SPIRAL BALANCE
A spiral balance system is made up of a tensioned spiral-shaped rod
extending from a steel tube down into a balance shoe that grips the
rod and holds the tension. Replace with caution. Tension must be set for
proper operation on a new balance.
Anexistingbalancemayonlyneedadjustment(notreplacement)for
properoperation.Adjusttensionequallyoneachbalance.Adjustment
tools and balances may vary in shape and size.
REMOVAL
1. Removesash.
2. Remove sash stop (if
present) by pulling
on one end until it
comes out.
3. Liftandpulloff
balance cover (if
present) to expose
balance.
4. Grip bottom end
of spiral rod with
adjustmenttool.
Pull down then
lift out of balance
shoe (balance shoe
remains in channel).
Note! If you do not
have a spiral balance
adjustment tool,
use locking needle
nose pliers, but with
extreme caution.
5. Tightlyhold
adjustmenttooland
allow spiral rod to move up and unwind.
6. Atthetop,unscrewandremovebalance.
INSTALLATION
1. Screw topofnewbalanceintoplaceinsidejamb.
2. Gripbottomendofspiralrodwithadjustmenttool.Pulldownand
rotate clockwise two turns to set tension. Maintain grip on tool for
next step.
3. Pullspiralroddownandfullyengageintobalanceshoe.
4. Replace balance cover (if present).
5. Replacesashstop(ifpresent).
6. Reinstallsashandtestoperation.
ADJUSTMENT
1. Removesashanddisconnectspiralrodfrombalanceshoewith
adjustmenttoolasdescribedabovein“spiralbalanceremoval.”
2. Adjustasfollows,butdonotexceedmorethantwofullturnsata
time:
•If sash drops, rotate clockwise to add tension. Add tension to both
sides equally.
•If sash pops up, rotate counter-clockwise to decrease tension.
3. Reconnectspiralrodtobalanceshoe.
4. Reinstall sash and test operation. If necessary, repeat process until
sash operates smoothly.
Type C Locking shoe
in unlocked position
Type C Locking shoe
in locked position
Type C
Locking
Shoe in
Locked
Position
Balance
shoe
Sash
stop
Balance
cover
Balance
shoe
Adjustment
tool
Spiral
rod
Spiral
Balance
Adjust-
ment
Tool