How to Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Wood Horizontal Sliding/Gliding Windows (JPG011)
NEEDED TOOLS
Note! Each tool is not required for every task.
•Tape measure
•Square
•Screwdrivers
•Prying tool
•Level
•Utility knife
•Hammer
•Drill with bits
•Follow all manufacturers’ instructions and labels.
•Use proper and safe equipment and precautions if servicing the
exterior side of windows above ground level.
•Window insect screens are not security devices and will not prevent
children, other people, or pets from falling through.
•Use extra care when driving screws near glass unit to avoid breakage.
•Use caution when tightening screws to avoid stripping the
screwholes.
•Sashremovalcanbeawkwardandcouldcausephysicalinjuryor
product damage; we recommend the help of a second person.
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
SASH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NEEDED MATERIALS
•Silicone sealant for stationary
sash reinstallation
•String
•Tape
For screw hole repair:
•Wooden toothpicks or dowels
•Wood glue
•Fine sandpaper
•Finishing supplies
•Tape
The following section
explains how to remove
and replace the sashes
in horizontal sliding/
gliding windows.
The most apparent
difference between the
two products is that
the gliding window
operating sash has
sash tilt latches on
both top corners, and
the sliding window
does not. Identify and
familiarize yourself
with the specic
product features
beforebeginning.
NEW SASH INSPECTION AND PREPARATION
1.Inspectsashforpropersizeandtype,andforanydamage;donot
install if damaged.
2. Paint and/or nish new sash upon delivery and let dry completely
before installing hardware.
3.Removehardware(lock,keeper,andhandle)fromoldsashand
transfer to new sash.
Very Important! All hardware must be installed on new sash in exact
positions as on the old sash. If necessary, measure and mark all
hardware positions on new sash.
4. Determine hardware locations on new sash; pay close attention to
lock and keeper alignment position.
5.Pre-drillscrewholesforhardwarewith1/16"drillbit.
6.Installhardware(previouslyremovedfromoldsash)ontonewsash.
OPERATING SASH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Sash removal procedures vary. If you need assistance, contact us. The
operating sash may have retainer latches on both top corners.
For windows without
retainer latches:
Unlock and open
interior sash, grip
rmly on both sides
and lift up and over
lower sill track. Most
sashes remove from the
interior. Some windows
manufactured between
1984and1986remove
from theexterior.
For windows with
retainer latches:
1.Unlocksash.
2. At top, score head
stop (if necessary)
with utility knife
andremove.
3.Slidesashtocenter
of window unit.
4. Press down latches
on both sides of top
of sash to release it
from top track.
5. Tilt sash top out
of top track, lift
sash up then out of
bottomtrack.
6.Toinstallthe
operating sash,
reverse the
removalsteps.
Sash
retainer
latch
Head
stop
Score
here
Frame
Head
ller
Weatherstrip
Weatherstrip
Tilt latch
Head ller
screw
Cladding
Cladding
Head
stop
Frame
Frame
Clad head
ller
Head
stop
Operating
sash
Operating
sash channel
Operating
sash
Horizontal Sliding Window Parts
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