Andersen 400 Series Sash Finger Lift Double Hung Windows Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Andersen
Table of Contents
Andersen® Double-Hung Windows
400 Series Sash Finger Lift Double Hung Windows
Sash Lift
for Andersen® 400 Series Woodwright™, 400 Series Tilt-Wash, 200 Series
Narroline®, and Renewal by Andersen® Double-Hung Windows
INSTALLER: Please leave this guide with the builing owner to file for future reference.
For ease of installation and continued enjoyment of your Andersen® product, please read and follow this Instruction Guide completely. You may direct any questions about this or other products to your local Andersen dealer, found in the Yellow Pages under “Windows”, or call Andersen WindowCare® service center at 1-888-888-7020 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time. Assembly and installation of Andersen products is the sole responsibility of the architect, building owner, contractor and/or consumer and Andersen has no responsibility in this regard. Thank you for choosing Andersen.
WARNING
Use of ladders and/or scaffolding and working at elevated levels may be
hazardous. Follow equipment manufacturer’s instructions for safe operation.
Use extreme caution when working around window and door openings. Falling from
opening may result in personal injury or death.
WARNING
Improper use of hand or power tools could result in personal injury and/or
product damage. Follow equipment manufacturer’s instructions for safe
operation. Always wear safety glasses.
WARNING
Weight of window and door unit(s) and accessories will vary.Use a reasonable
number of people with suffi cient strength to lift, carry, and install window
and door unit(s) and accessories. Always use appropriate lifting techniques.
NOTICE
DO NOT use Contemporary Classic™ , Contemporary Estate™ or Traditional
Classic™ Hardware on units that have been upgraded with taller sill stops.
Taller stops will interfere with lift and become damaged.
Parts Included
(1) Installation Guide:
Contemporary – Estate™ Hardware with Screws
(1) Sash Lift (2) Finger Lifts
or
Contemporary – Classic™ Hardware with Screws
(1) Sash Lift (2) Finger Lifts
or
Traditional Classic Sash Lift with Screws
(1) Sash Lift
Tools and Supplies
- Safety Glasses
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2 Phillips Screwdriver
- Tape Measure
- Masking Tape
- Pencil
- Awl
Narroline® Double-Hung Unit
- Close and lock sash.
- Remove existing Sash Lift and discard.
- Position replacement Sash Lift over rout pocket, covering it completely, and check clearance. Space between Sash Lift and Sill Stop should be 1/16”. If closer, adjust Sash Lift upward to correct.
- Dimple surface of rail at screw locations using an awl.
- Attach Sash Lift to rail at marked locations using matching
screws, provided.
“Andersen” and “Andersen WindowCare” are registered trademarks of Andersen Corporation. All other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation.
Tilt-Wash, Woodwright™ , and Renewal by Andersen® Double-Hung Units
CAUTION
For instruction guides that have been printed from our website and/or from an
electronic fi le, check measurement of template (right) to make sure it’s size
has not been altered.
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Close and lock Sash.
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Select and cut out Template for your hardware.
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For Hand Lift, determine center point (A) of Sash and mark lightly using a pencil.
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For Finger Lifts, determine quarter points (B) of Sash and mark lightly using a pencil.
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Position Template on bottom rail of lower Sash. Align top edge of Template with top edge of rail, match center mark with pencil mark, and attach using masking tape. Make sure correct top edge of template is used.
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Hold Sash/Finger Lift in position on Template and check clearance. Space between Sash/Finger Lift and Sill Stop should be 1/16”. If closer, adjust Template upward to correct.
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Select correct screw location marks (+) for your type of Sash/Finger Lift. Dimple surface of rail at screw locations using an awl. For Renewal by Andersen® and Woodwright™ Units, drill 1/16” hole, 5/8” deep, at dimple.
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Position Sash/Finger Lift to rail at marked locations and attach using matching screws, provided.
©1997-2003 Andersen Corporation.
All rights reserved. Instruction Guide 0005180 SUP 80465
Revised 10/31/03