How to Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Wood Horizontal Sliding/Gliding Windows (JPG011)
HARDWARE REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
Cam Lock
Note! Hardware styles have changed over the years and may vary
slightly from the illustrations in this document.
HARDWARE TYPES
•Metal hardware offers functionality, aesthetic appeal and resistance
to corrosion but is not totally corrosion proof. Replace any hardware
if it becomes corroded.
•Plastic hardware offers high resistance to the elements however,
over time it can deteriorate from ultraviolet light, heat, cold, and
chemicalexposure.
•Brass hardware has a special protective lm to reduce/eliminate
polishing and requires special care.
Screw hole repair and hardware alignment, or realignment, are
common tasks for any hardware replacement component. Follow these
instructions if screw holes become stripped and/or if hardware no
longer functions properly due to misalignment.
SCREW HOLE REPAIR
1.Cutwoodentoothpicksorappropriatesizedwooddoweltotscrew
holejustbelowwoodsurface.
2. Fill screw hole with wood glue.
3.Inserttoothpicksordowel;letdry.
4. Fill to surface with wood putty; let dry.
5. Sand smooth and renish; let dry.
6.Drillnewpilothole.
HARDWARE ALIGNMENT
Misalignment can happen if screws have become stripped and cannot
be tightened. This alignment will create new screw holes.
1.Removehardware.
2. Repair screw holes according to the procedure above.
3.Marknewscrewholesasfollows:
• Lay hardware in position and hold in place.
• If replacing a lock, turn latch to lock position to engage keeper.
• Mark new screw locations through screw holes.
• Remove hardware and set aside.
4.Drillpilotholeswith1/16"drillbitatnewmarkedscrewhole
positions no deeper than screw length.
5. Install hardware.
6.Testoperation;ifnotoperatingproperly,callusforassistance.
LOCK REPLACEMENT & ADJUSTMENT
Different lock styles were used during different periods of manufacture.
If old lock and keeper were aligned correctly, the new lock and keeper
should be aligned correctly through the same screw holes. If not, follow
the steps above to realign hardware and re-install.
1.Unlockand
opensash.
2. Unscrew and remove
old lock and keeper.
3.Installnewlock
and keeper in the
sameplace.
4. Test operation.
Weatherstrip
Kerf
Trim
WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT
Inspecting and maintaining weatherstrip can help avoid costly structural
damage from water leakage and energy loss due to air and/or water
inltration. Replace weatherstrip, that is missing, torn, cracked, brittle,
discolored, gummy, or that has no “bounce back” when pressed down.
Note! When ordering, ask for the same weatherstrip type you have. If
the original is not available, a suitable substitute may be provided.
Determine amount and type needed:
1.Measureeachpieceneedingreplacement;add2"to
eachmeasurement.
2.Addallmeasurements,thenaddanadditional10%.
3.Rounduptothenearestfoot.
4. Call us to order new weatherstrip.
5. If painting the sash after weatherstrip removal, make sure paint is
completely dry before installing new weatherstrip.
6.Removesash.
7. Grip and gently pull
existing weatherstrip
from kerf.
Note! On some
windows, there are
two kerfs in the top
and bottom rails;
on the top rail, the
weatherstrip goes in
the interior kerf; on
the bottom rail, the
weatherstrip goes in
the exterior kerf. On the Smart Fit, weatherstrip is located in the head
jamb, check rail, and the sill.
8. Cutnewweatherstriptolengthofexistingweatherstrip+1".
For sash corners:
9. Pressnew
weatherstrip into
kerfwith1/2"
extending past
eachcorner.
10.Trimeachpieceat
corners the same
as old weatherstrip
(either at a 45°
or90°angleto
t tightly at
thecorners.
For frame:
11.Pressnewweatherstripintohorizontalkerfattopand/orbottomof
frameandtrim90°ateachend.
12.Pressnewweatherstripintoverticalkerfoverlappinghorizontal
weatherstrip1"fortrimming.
13.Trimverticalpiecetooverlaphorizontalpiece.
14.Reinstallsash.
15.Checkwindowoperation,ifnotoperatingcorrectly,removeand
reinstall weatherstrip. If unsuccessful, call us for recommendations.
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