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How to Adjust an A&L Boutique Awning Window

What you’ll need to get started

Before you begin, make sure you’re wearing the right safety gear for the site you are working on, and the tools you are using.

There are many reasons a product may need adjusting:

  • The house may have settled over time
  • The original installation may have been slightly out

All of our operable windows have built-in adjustment allowance to accommodate this.

How to adjust an awning window

The tools you will need are:

  • A drill with Phillips head bit.
  • Phillips head screw driver.
  • A paint scraper.
  • A rubber mallet.
  • A second pair of hands (depending on the size and weight of the product).

How to adjust an awning window step 1

Before the adjustment.

To begin, visually inspect the product from the inside of the house, looking at the gaps between the sash and the frame at the bottom and on the sides. If the sash looks crooked in the opening, take note of which side needs to be raised or lowered to square it back up.

Top tip: If both sides are rubbing at the bottom, both sides will need to be raised.

How to adjust an awning window step 2

Adjusting your A&L Boutique Awning Window.

To perform the adjustment, firstly, unsnap the aluminium trim from under the head or transom of the frame by slotting a scraper between the trim and window frame. Gently tap the scraper with a mallet to lever off the trim.

How to adjust an awning window step 3

Next, open the sash to access the screws holding the chain to the sash.

How to adjust an awning window step 4

Loosen the screws enough to allow you to lift the chain bracket off.

How to adjust an awning window step 5

When standing outside of the window, open the sash roughly 60 degrees, ensuring there is support at both the top and bottom of the sash. Lift the sash slightly to unhook it from the hinges, turning it upright so that the hinges are at the top.

How to adjust an awning window step 6

Note: There are a series of pre-punched holes in the side of the sash as well as a series of adjustment holes on the hinge.

Remove the screw and slide the hinge up or down depending on the adjustment.

How to adjust an awning window step 7

Once in the desired position, reinsert the screw through the appropriate holes.

If required, repeat the process on the other side of the sash.

How to adjust an awning window step 8

To rehang the sash, lift it up into the back of the head on the 60 degree angle, and then bring it forward so that the hinges hook in.

How to adjust an awning window step 9

Once engaged, gently lower the bottom of the sash down into position.

How to adjust an awning window step 10

Check that you are happy with the new sash position. If not, remove the sash and adjust further as required.

Finishing your adjustment.

If you’re satisfied, return to the inside of the window and reattach the chain bracket to the sash, tightening the screws once in position.

How to adjust an awning window step 11

Wind the window closed to ensure it is sealing correctly.

How to adjust an awning window step 12

Reattach the aluminium trim at the head of the window by gently tapping it back into place with a mallet.

 


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