Installation Guide for Horizontal Sliding Windows

The following guidelines will ensure smooth, trouble-free operation…

  1. Due to vibration during transit, we suggest that the screws be re-tightened.
  2. Bench test this window before installing.
  3. When installing, be certain that the window is perfectly plumb, and straight. Be certain that the opening that will receive the window is also plumb and straight. REMOVE SHIPPING STRAP BEFORE INSTALLATION OF HORIZONTAL SLIDING
    WINDOWS.
  4. Be certain that there is no excess weight or protrusions on the header above the window.
  5. Be certain that the sliding portion of this window tracks straight and true.
  6. When installing mounting screws, be certain that, FLAT-HEAD COUNTER-SUNK SCREWS are used, and are installed below flush into the aluminum frame. Failing to do so will cause interference with the sliding window operation.
  7. Before final tightening of the mounting screws, check the window operation. After tightening, recheck the operation of the window for smoothness.
  8. After installation, check the operation of the sliding bolt locks and/or screw locks. The sliding bolt lock must drop firmly into the milled slot at the bottom and/or top of the window. When this lock is fully locked, the lock knob will fall into its seat. If caulking or dirt is allowed to build up during installation, this lock will not operate correctly.
  9. As this window is top hung, a DRY lubricant may be sprayed into the top header for smoothness.
  10. Due to additional thickness of baked enamel paint, powder coat paint and Kynar finishes, sliding operation of windows may be hampered. Additional curing time may be required for special finishes.

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