Operating Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Wood Double-Hung Windows (JPG010)
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NEEDED TOOLS
Note! Each tool is not required for every task.
NEEDED MATERIALS
NEEDED TOOLS & MATERIALS
Tape measuret
Levelt
Putty knife/t
prying tool
Utility knifet
Phillips head screwdrivert
Hammert
Drill with bitst
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for one) or locking needle-nose pliers
Stringt
Tapet
Silicone sealant t
for stationary
sash installation
Follow all manufacturers’ instructions and labels.t
Use proper and safe equipment and precautions if servicing the t
exterior side of windows above ground level.
Window insect screens are not security devices and will not prevent t
children, other people, or pets from falling through.
Use extra care when driving screws near glass unit to avoid breakage.t
Use caution when tightening screws to avoid stripping the screw t
holes.
PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY
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product damage; we recommend the help of a second person.
Maintain a strong grip on balance when removing or installing. t
Balances are spring-loaded and they will decompress quickly if
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Beware of oil causing slippery surfaces.t
Use sharp tools with care to avoid damage to wood surfaces.t
BASIC OPERATION & OPTIONAL WINDOW PARTS
LOCK/UNLOCK
To unlock, turn t
locking handle all the
way to the right.
To lock, make sure t
lock is turned fully to
the right, close both
sashes, make sure
check rails are lined
up, then turn lock
latch all the way to
the left.
OPEN/CLOSE
To open lower sash, unlock and lift up.t
Note! If sash does not have a handle or nger groove, grip rails to
move up and down.
To close lower sash, pull all the way down.t
To open upper sash, unlock and pull down.t
To close upper sash, push all the way up.t
TILT FOR CLEANING
Note! Remove the lower sash before tilting out the upper sash
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For windows with retainer latches:
Slide both latches toward the center and tilt sash down.
For windows without latches:
Using both hands, simultaneously grip both ends of sash top and
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OPTIONAL WINDOW OPENING CONTROL DEVICE OPERATION
Move either sash to
the opening control
devices. On the upper
sash, push devices
in on each side until
they retract and stay
behind the check rail
on the lower sash.
Move either sash past
devices. The devices
will automatically
reset when both
sashes are sufciently
closed.
ENERGY PANEL REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (IF APPLICABLE)
An energy panel is
an aluminum-framed
single piece of glass
designed to mount
on the exterior of a
window to increase
thermal performance.
An energy panel can
easily be removed for
cleaning by turning
the panel clips.
If an energy panel
clip loosens and won’t
hold position, the screw hole may be stripped. If so, refer to Screw Hole
Repair in “HARDWARE REPLACEMENT.”
Energy Panel Clip Open
Energy Panel Clip
Closed
For screw hole repair:
Wooden toothpicks or dowelst
Wood gluet
Fine sandpapert
Finishing suppliest
Lock
Lock
Lower
sash
Keeper
Opening
control
devices
Check rail