How to Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Aluminum Single-Hung Windows (JPG002)
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SASH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - CONTINUED
BALANCE REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
SPIRAL BALANCE - CONTINUED
5. Open window
all the way; this
releases most of
the tension in the
balancesprings.
6. Adequately support
the sash until
fully removed
orreinstalled.
7. Insert the adjustment
tool into the small
hole on the bottom
of the spiral rod.
8. Pull the spiral rod
down about 1" and
slowly allow the rod to unwind. Repeat for the opposite side.
9. Lower the sash to the bottom and remove the screw from the top of
one of the balances. Remove the balance.
10. Slide the sash to the same side the balance was removed and
remove sash.
Installation
1. Install new lock onto sash if the lock was broken or the sash doesn't
have a lock already installed.
2. Slide the appropriate side of the sash into the jamb that has the
balance still attached.
3. Insert opposite side of sash into jamb.
4. Push sash up into open position.
5. Slide balance into the groove between the sash and jamb until the
bottom of the balance is ush with bottom of sash.
6. Use the balance adjustment tool and turn the rod clockwise six
complete turns and reattach to the bottom corners of the sash.
Repeat for opposite side.
7. Snap guide blocks into place and attach them with screws.
8. Open, close and lock window; if sash does not function properly, you
may need to readjust the balance with the balance adjustment tool.
If sash still does not function properly, remove and reinstall.
FIXED SASH
These steps only apply to windows with a xed upper sash. They do not
apply to direct set glass.
Removal
1. Remove operating
sash as noted above.
2. From the exterior,
remove screws
located on the
bottom rail of the
xed sash.
3. Slide sash down
halfway.
4. Push sash toward one
side jamb until it is
clear of the opposite
side jamb and
remove sash.
Installation
To install, reverse
removal steps as
notedabove.
A balance system controls the movement of a sash in a single-hung
window. Balance systems are under tension; replace with caution. If
you need help determining if the window needs a new balance, call
our service department. Order the same balance type and specify the
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.
There are two types of
balance systems; block
and tackle, and spiral.
• The block and tackle
balance is encased in
a metal sleeve and
used on windows
with metal take-
out clips in the side
jambs. These balances
are not adjustable
and may have slight
differences.
• The spiral balance
is a spiral-shaped
rod extending
from a steel tube
down into a clip
attached to the sash.
Spiral systems are
adjustable and may
be adjusted if not
operating properly.
Spiral systems must
be adjusted when
replaced for proper operation.
Balance
clip
Balance rod
Adjustment tool
Sash
Block & Tackle
Balance
Spiral Balance
Fixed sash
attachment
screws