Once the window has been adjusted tighten the 8 screws to secure it in place.
Vinyl window adjustment tool.
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It features a mortise hook and slot design and is used for winding spiral balances.
This video will demonstrate how to adjust the spiral balance on your window.
However if a window has warped over time you may only need to take one of these steps based on how your window is malfunctioning.
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This is a spiral balance tensioning tool.
It requires a different window tension tool then the one that i ve had for 20 years.
125 for the window guy to come out and retention the window springs for this more modern style.
The springs are located on the sides of the window in the frame.
The actual adjustment process can be divided into two different types of steps must do steps and those that depend on the malfunction.
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Loosen all 8 of these screws about 1 full turn then carefully press or lift the window sash to adjust the height.
This tool is used to crank the appropriate amount of operating tension on the spiral window balance.
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Simply crank the tensioning tool to increase or decrease the opening length of the spiral balance.
Vinyl windows require a bit more in terms of adjustment but the job still is relatively easy.
How to adjust a spiral balance on a tilt window.
Then grasp the bottom of the internal spiral with the tensioning tool and rotate slightly to the right.
They control the tension when opening and closing the window.
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When adjusting new windows all of these steps should be taken.
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Tilt balance tension tool from prime line is used to adjust the tension on spiral window balances.
The tool has a double hook end which allows you to grasp the end of the spiral balance rod.
First tilt the window sash downward to expose the balance shoe.
Alternatively if you want to adjust the lock position of your upvc window for a better seal open the window and locate the lock adjustment head.
Slip internal spiral away from the pivot lock shoe.
If the spring becomes too loose and worn the window may begin to slowly close on its own after having been opened.
