135 Series Single Hung "How to" Guide

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135 Series Single Hung

SASH REMOVAL AND BALANCE REPLACEMENT

Locate take-out clips in the sash channel just above sash. Pop up each take-out clip.
If take-out clip does not easily pop up use a flat head screw driver. Unlock and raise sash until balances engage take-out clips. Visually confirm balances are engaged behind the take-out clips on both sides before proceeding.

Firmly grasp sash, lift up until sash clears bottom balance guide. Use CAUTION as sash may be heavy. Push sash to one side of the window until sash clears frame at opposite side and remove. Reference balance number for replacement. Example: This window balance reference number would be 20-3.

Grasp balance at top and bottom. Firmly press balance down until balance disengages take-out clip. Slowly raise balance until all spring tension is relieved. Remove balance. Install balance by inserting balance hook into square punch in window frame, as shown. Ensure take-out
clips are engaged.

Grasp balance at top and bottom. Firmly press down on balance, insert the top guide under the take-out clip. Use CAUTION as balance is spring loaded. Re-install sash as it was removed. Grasp sash firmly and insert into one side of the window frame to allow clearance for the remaining side to go in. When inserting sash ensure the bottom of the sash is higher than the bottom guide.

Center sash in window frame and lower onto balances. Slowly close sash while moving side to side to ensure sash is centered and aligned correctly. Close sash and lock. Push in take-out clips. Unlock sash, raise and lower through full range of motion to ensure proper operation. Lock sash.

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Locate take-out clips in the sash channel just above sash.	Pop up each take-out clip. If take-out clip does not easily pop up use a flat head screw driver.	Unlock and raise sash until balances engage take-out clips. Visually confirm balances are engaged behind the take-out clips on both sides before proceeding.

Firmly grasp sash, lift up until sash clears bottom balance guide. Use CAUTION as sash may be heavy.	Push sash to one side of the window until sash clears frame at opposite side and remove.	Reference balance number for replacement. Example: This window balance reference number would be 20-3.

Grasp balance at top and bottom. Firmly press balance down until balance disengages take-out clip.	Slowly raise balance until all spring tension is relieved. Remove balance.	Install balance by inserting balance hook into square punch in window frame, as shown. Ensure take-out clips are engaged.

Grasp balance at top and bottom. Firmly press down on balance, insert the top guide under the take-out clip. Use CAUTION as balance is spring loaded.	Re-install sash as it was removed. Grasp sash firmly and insert into one side of the window frame to allow clearance for the remaining side to go in.	When inserting sash ensure the bottom of the sash is higher than the bottom guide.

Center sash in window frame and lower onto balances. Slowly close sash while moving side to side to ensure sash is centered and aligned correctly. Close sash and lock.	Push in take-out clips.	Unlock sash, raise and lower through full range of motion to ensure proper operation. Lock sash.