How to Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Vinyl Single and Double-Hung Windows (JPG006)
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SASH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - CONTINUED
BALANCE REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
SIDE LOAD SASH REMOVAL AND 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 a 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.
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 fitting balance will be the correct length, hold
the sash weight, and fit 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 three types
of balance systems: block and tackle (Type A, B and C), spiral and
constantforce.
• 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.
• The constant force
balance is a metal
coiled spring inside a
plastic case.
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.
–Continued
Take-out
clip extended
Type A
IPEX Constant Force
Type B Type C Spiral