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22 December 2016 , Kevin Young 1

Changing a Fixed Double Hung into a

Operating Window


Contents Removing the bottom sash:........................................................................................................................................... 2 Removing the top sash: ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Removing Jamb extension on the sill: ......................................................................................................................... 6 Cutting the kerf for the Screen weather stripping: ...................................................................................................... 7 Installing the sill jamb extension and sill liner: .......................................................................................................... 9 Installing the screen Cassette: .................................................................................................................................... 10 Installing the side covers: ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Installing the Balances: .............................................................................................................................................. 11 Installing the Balance cover: ..................................................................................................................................... 12 Installing the sash: ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 Parts identification: .................................................................................................................................................... 14

Removing the bottom sash:


Using a putty knife with a 1 inch rigid blade, slide the blade between the sash and

the frame jamb. (Picture 1)

Move the knife up and down the vertical jamb until you locate the retaining

screws.

Place the knife on top of the screw, in the downward position (Picture 2), and

with a hammer, give the knife several solid hits until you shear off the screw.

Repeat this on both sides, there are no screws in the bottom rail.

Picture 1

Picture 2

Once the screws are all broken

Open sash to approximately 5”


- Tilt the sash a little over a 90Deg angle and then back to a 90Deg angle.

Note: Take care not to scratch the side jamb of the window when tilting the sash.

There will be a part of the screw remaining in the sash so protect the side jamb

before tilting the sash.

Picture 3

Slowly lift one side of the sash up and out of the balance shoe. ( Picture 4)

Picture 4

Lift the opposite side out of the shoe and remove the sash from the opening.

Removing the top sash:


Using a putty knife with a 1 inch rigid blade, slide the blade between the sash and the

frame jamb. (Picture 5)

Move the knife up and down the vertical jamb until you locate the retaining screws.

Place the knife on top of the screw, in the downward position or upward position (Picture

6), and with a hammer, give the knife several solid hits until you shear off the screw.

Repeat this on both sides, there are no screws in the top rail.

Picture 5

Picture 6

Once the screws are all broken

Bring the sash down approximately 5”

Tilt the sash a little over a 90Deg angle and then back to a 90Deg angle.


Note: Take care not to scratch the side jamb of the window when tilting the sash.

There will be a part of the screw remaining in the sash so protect the side jamb

before tilting the sash.

Picture 7

- Slowly lift one side of the sash up and out of the balance shoe. ( Picture 8)

Picture 8

Lift the opposite side out of the shoe and remove the sash from the opening

Removing Jamb extension on the sill:


The sill jamb extension sill must be removed to allow for the jamb extension that is

compatible with the roll up screen.

The jamb extension is nailed/screwed from underneath (picture 9) and through each end

from the side extension. (Picture 9)

Using a chisel or other suitable tool cut away the jamb extension being careful not to

damage the frame or side jamb extensions.

Remove and nails/screws that remain after the extension is removed.

Picture 9

Cutting the kerf for the Screen weather stripping:

Measure 3/8” from the inside edge of the inside liner to the side of the kerf (picture 10).

Carry this line from the bottom to the top of the inside line.

From the first line make a parallel line 1/8” on the outside.

One method for making this kerf would be to use an oscillating tool

similar to the one shown and a temporary guide. A good idea

would be to cut the temporary guide the same distance between the

jamb extension and the first cut to be made for the kerf. (picture 11)


Picture 10

Picture 11

When the kerf is cut on both side of the inside liner, install the weather stripping (picture

12).

Picture 12


Installing the sill jamb extension and sill liner:

Nail the sill cap to the jamb extension as shown in picture 13

Picture 13

One side of the vertical jamb extension will have to be cut shorter to allow the assembly

from above to fit the window.

This can be done using the oscillating tool. (Picture 14). Cut the same length as the

shorter of the 2 vertical jamb extensions.

Picture 14


Attached the assembly from picture 13 to the window as shown in picture 15

Picture 15

Installing the screen Cassette:

Install the screen cassette into the window frame as shown in picture 16.

The screen cloth cover and cassette should already be assembled from the factory.

Picture 16

Installing the side covers:


The screen side covers once installed will hold the screen cassette in place.

Install roll screen side cover with ½ between cover and inside line using screws provided

(picture 17). A temporary spacer should be used to ensure a consistent gap. (picture 17)

Picture 17

Picture 18 shows the screen cassette in place with the side cover.

Picture 18

Installing the Balances:


The current window will have the balance shoes already installed as per our standard

assembly process.

Place the balances into the pan as shown in picture 19.

The bottom balance is install tight against the sash stop (already installed on the window)

and the top balance is installed tight against the head jamb

Insert the screw provided in the hole at the top of the balance to hold it in place.

Hook the balance to the balance shoe. Be sure that the shoe is in the locked position.

(picture 18)

Picture 19

Installing the Balance cover:

Slide the balance cover into the pan as shown in picture 20


Picture 20

Push the balance cover all the way to the top and under the lip on the wood sash stop

Place the nylon washer under the balance cover and insert the 1 1/8” #7 screw through the balance and

washer to hold the balance cover in place (picture 21)

Picture 21

Installing the sash:

Starting with the top sash, place one tilt pin into the balance shoe, ensuring that it is

seated firmly into the shoe.


Place the opposite side of the sash in the other shoe an ensuring that it is also seated

firmly into the shoe.

Tilt the sash up in place, Picture 22

Picture 22

Place one tilt pin into the balance shoe, ensuring that it is seated firmly into the shoe.

Place the opposite side of the sash in the other shoe an ensuring that it is also seated

firmly into the shoe.

Tilt the sash up in place, Picture 23

Picture 23

Parts identification:

Screen cloth cover-Already installed on screen cassette.


Cassette cover- Already install on screen cassette.

Screen Cassette with screen and cloth cover installed.

Sill cover

Jamb extension for roll screen.

Screen side cover

Sash screen clip

Block and tackle balance

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