Louvre Strip Window Hardware Installation Details and Instructions
How to measure for Louvre Windows:
Measure the exact width and height of opening at the point of installation. For openings with a sloping sill, measure the height at the outside of intended louvre jamb channel location.
Replacing Double Hung Windows:
- Remove all the old inside window stops as well as the parting bead on the side and take out the old sash. Cut the sash balance rope or wire and replace the parting bead.
- Cut the bottom of Louvre hardware channels at the proper angle to fit sloping sill. Place the outside edge of channels against the inside edge of the parting bead as shown on details above and follow illustrated step 1, 2 and 3 as shown.
Replacing Inswinging Wood Casement Windows:
- Remove the old window and hinges.
- Place the Louvre hardware in the area previously occupied by the old window as shown on details above and follow steps 1, 2 and 3 as shown in the illustration.
Replacing Outswinging Wood Casement Windows:
- Remove the inside screens, windows and hinges.
- Place the Louvre hardware in the area previously occupied by the screen as shown on details provided above and follow staps 1, 2 and 3 as shown in illustration.
New Construction Installation of Louvre Window: Steps 1, 2 & 3:
Step 1: Screw Louvre Window Hardware channels to the window jambs. Be sure that channels are installed plumb and square. The outside edge should be al least 1 1/4" from the outside screen stops to allow clearance if a window screen is to be used.
Step 2: Cut the top and bottom glass stops exactly 1 1/4" less than the window opening width and screw in place between louvre jambs. The bottom stop may be shimmed leval on sloping sills by placing a wood bead or molding under the outside edge.
Step 3: Insert glass slats in the clips from the inside and slide gently into place. Length of glass slats should be exactly 1 1/2" less than the window opening width before the Louvre WIndow Hardware was installed.
MULLIONS:
If the opening is wider than 42", two or more units must be used. In lieu of a wood mullion divider, two jambs may be mulled together by screwing 1"x1" mullion anchor block to the head and sill. Left-Hand and Right-Hand jamb channels are then bolted together over the anchor blocks to frm a sturdy mullion.
Sizes Available:
- Heights - From 8" to 192" in 1/2" increments
- Widths - Single units up to 42" - Wider windows must be Mulled together
Operators
- One operator furnished on units up to 35 1/2" high;
- Two operators from 36" to 73 1/2" high;
- Three operators over 74" high, etc.
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Information provided by International Window Corporation subsidiary of International Aluminum Corporation
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