STEP 1 Cutting |
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Cut a stopped groove for Swifsash balances 16mm wide by 18mm deep in each side of each sash,stopping 30mm from each end. Important: Allow total clearance of 6 to 10mm between sash and frame to allow for smooth running, and to accomodate normal timber movement etc. |
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| Step 2: Fitting | |
Fit the balance into channel and screw to sash through fixing
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| Step 3: Fixing clips to window frame | |
| Rout four grooves, 16mm wide by 60mm long and 10mm deep in window frame, two in each side. The position of the fixing clip grooves for the top sash should generally be 20-50mm up from the bottom of the Swifsash balance when it is in the closed position. The position of the fixing clip grooves for the bottom sash should generally be 20- 50mm lower than the top of the Swifsash balance when it is in the closed position. NOTE: For very heavy sashes with limited travel single balances, eg. 34ins. balances with 28ins. travel, then the bottom sash clips will have to be placed 6ins. lower in the frame. These will still remain invisible as there will be a stop put on the lower sash travel. |
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| Step 4: Framing | |
| The top sash is fitted first. Lay the window frame flat. Using a board between, lay the top sash on the frame. |  |
| Using the Swifsash spring tool with open hook facing sash, hook zinc tie on through its eye and pull almost all string out in direction of the clips and attach securely and carefully. |  |
IMPORTANT Remove board and sit sash into frame carefully making sure that Dacron strings are freely running on pulleywheels at all times. |
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| Install parting bead. |  |
| Step 5: Fitting Bottom Sash |  |
| Fit bottom sash using the same procedure. |  |
Always use the special Swifsash Tool for pulling the Dacron cord ends.
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Click here to download this manual in PDF format Click here to see Technical Drawing overview of Swifsash Fitting Click here for Swifsash Tech Drawing PDF |
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Weatherseals for Sliding Sashes Catches etc for Sliding Sashes
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