Procedure for Adjusting Balancers Sashes should also be checked for smooth operation. If there is too much clearance from side to side it may be adjusted at the corner of the sashes. There are guide blocks in the corners of the sashes which move in and out to adjust the clearance (see Adjusting the sash clearance). windows have a fusible link at the top of the balancer which should be checked for damage. 1) Determine which balancer is used. All sashes use Ultralift or similar type balancers. Ultralift balancers casing tube is grey with hexagon shaped nylon spring retainer at lower end. Balancer weight and length should be indicated via laser etching on casing surface. 2) Lift Sash to uppermost position to unload balancer as much as possible. 3) Prop up sash with sturdy board. CAUTION: Sash may weigh as much as 100 lbs. a falling sash will easily break bones and amputate fingers. Ultra-Lift RATED AAMA CLASS 5, LIFTS 70% OF 􀂙 SASH WEIGHT. MAKES HEAVY SASH EASY TO LIFT FOR SASH WEIGHTS UP THROUGH 80 LBS 􀂙 670" TUBE DIAMETER 􀂙 CUSTOM MADE FOR SPECIFIC WEIGHTS 􀂙 Ultra-lift Balancers Ultra-lift balancers are adjustable to about 5 lbs. higher and to about ten pounds lower. They are pre-tensioned at the factory to have length and sash weight stamped near the bracket end. Bracket must be removed to adjust Ultra-lift taking care not to let balancer rod spin. Remove screw furthest away from balancer and grip the bracket with a pair of locking pliers. Balancer rod must be pulled out of balancer several inches to disengage tension lock then it should turn freely either CW to increase or CCW to decrease the tension. General Specifications
Procedure for Adjusting Balancers Sashes should also be checked for smooth operation. If there is too much clearance from side to side it may be adjusted at the corner of the sashes. There are guide blocks in the corners of the sashes which move in and out to adjust the clearance (see Adjusting the sash clearance). windows have a fusible link at the top of the balancer which should be checked for damage. 1) Determine which balancer is used. All sashes use Ultralift or similar type balancers. Ultralift balancers casing tube is grey with hexagon shaped nylon spring retainer at lower end. Balancer weight and length should be indicated via laser etching on casing surface. 2) Lift Sash to uppermost position to unload balancer as much as possible. 3) Prop up sash with sturdy board. CAUTION: Sash may weigh as much as 100 lbs. a falling sash will easily break bones and amputate fingers. Ultra-Lift 􀂙 RATED AAMA CLASS 5, LIFTS 70% OF SASH WEIGHT. MAKES HEAVY SASH EASY TO LIFT 􀂙 FOR SASH WEIGHTS UP THROUGH 80 LBS 􀂙 670" TUBE DIAMETER 􀂙 CUSTOM MADE FOR SPECIFIC WEIGHTS Ultra-lift Balancers Ultra-lift balancers are adjustable to about 5 lbs. higher and to about ten pounds lower. They are pre-tensioned at the factory to have length and sash weight stamped near the bracket end. Bracket must be removed to adjust Ultra-lift taking care not to let balancer rod spin. Remove screw furthest away from balancer and grip the bracket with a pair of locking pliers. Balancer rod must be pulled out of balancer several inches to disengage tension lock then it should turn freely either CW to increase or CCW to decrease the tension. General Specifications
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