Operating Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Vinyl Casement & Awning Windows (JPG005)
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SASH REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
CASEMENT SASH
There are two types of casement sashes: operating and xed, or
fastened to the window frame and does not open. An operating sash
opens from one side on hinges. Handing is determined by the hinge
location as viewed from the exterior. For replacement of a xed sash,
call us for assistance.
REMOVAL
1. Remove insect screen from window (if present).
2. Unlock and open sash at least half way.
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Note: Windows may have a dual-arm operator (shown) or a single-arm
operator. To remove a single-arm operator, skip the instructions for
Jointed Operator Arm and begin with Long Operator Arm.
Jointed Operator Arm
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stud on the sash.
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screwdriver and remove from the stud.
Long Operator Arm
1. Some older windows have a notch underneath the bottom rail of
the sash. If the window has this notch, position the end of the long
operator arm to line up with the notch.
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from the sash.
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4. Crank operator to the closed position to move arms out of the way.
5. Securely grip the sash. A second person may be needed.
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stud on the frame.
7. Pry hinge arm off of the hinge track stud at bottom, then top of
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hinge arms should be loose. Securely hold the sash to keep it from
falling.
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the center of
window to
disengage from
both upper and
lower hinge tracks.
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remove.
INSTALLATION
1. Firmly grip sash.
2. Engage hinge slides
into upper and
lower hinge tracks
at the same time.
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Long operator arm
Jointed
operator arm
Hinge arm
Hinge
arm stud
Hinge track
Hinge slide
Side
KBNC
Operator
Sill
Sash
Sash