Vinyl Window Adjustment Tool

Window tension tool engage the balance and insert into the proper window shoe tilt window 18 99 3 96 1 oz only 16 left in stock order soon.

Vinyl window adjustment tool. So i remember to look on amazon and sure enough exactly what i need for 15 or 20 bucks in 5 minutes to fix the springs with the correct tool saving me over 100. Visit our find a dealer page. Vinyl windows require a bit more in terms of adjustment but the job still is relatively easy. When adjusting new windows all of these steps should be taken.

Tilt balance tension tool from prime line is used to adjust the tension on spiral window balances. They control the tension when opening and closing the window. 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.

At the same time pull the internal spiral downward. Sold by river colony trading and ships from amazon fulfillment. Looking for replacement parts or new products. Loosen all 8 of these screws about 1 full turn then carefully press or lift the window sash to adjust the height.

Simply crank the tensioning tool to increase or decrease the opening length of the spiral balance. This video will demonstrate how to adjust the spiral balance on your window. Slip internal spiral away from the pivot lock shoe. How to adjust a spiral balance on a tilt window.

It features a mortise hook and slot design and is used for winding spiral balances. Constructed from chrome plated steel. This is a spiral balance tensioning tool. Many modern replacement windows are vinyl and run on a spring system.

The actual adjustment process can be divided into two different types of steps must do steps and those that depend on the malfunction. Then grasp the bottom of the internal spiral with the tensioning tool and rotate slightly to the right. 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. Once the window has been adjusted tighten the 8 screws to secure it in place.

It requires a different window tension tool then the one that i ve had for 20 years. If the spring becomes too loose and worn the window may begin to slowly close on its own after having been opened. The springs are located on the sides of the window in the frame. 1 rotate the sash lock at the top of the lower sash to unlock the window.