Page 135 - Amsco 2023 Catalog

SaSh Support SyStemS

INTRODUCTION TO VINYL JAMBLINERS
DON'T REPLACE - REPAIR your old wood windows with
new, thermally-efficient, rattle-free jambliners!
• Vinyl jambliners can reduce air infiltration dramatically and increase the efficiency of wood windows by over 60%!
• They are an excellent option when your customer's wood sash are in good shape but balances, pulleys and
weatherstripping are not sufficient.
• We offer a stocking program of tilt and non-tilt jambliners for 1-1/4" and 1-3/8" sash and can provide custom
sizes for most window shapes.
• We also provide single and double hung custom made jambliners for 1-3/4" sash. These are used
primarily for historical renovations.
• Please refer to our easy-to-use jambliner chart on page 134 to help you determine the jambliner most suited
to your customer's needs.
• We also offer a number of options not shown in this catalog. Please contact your account manager
for any special requests!

HOW TO MEASURE YOUR EXISTING WINDOW OPENING
WIDTH HEIGHT Header
To find the width of the sash opening, measure from inside jamb to To find the height of the opening, measure from
inside jamb. This measurement should be approximately 4" wider than the header to the sill at the inside edge of the
the glass width. parting bead. This measurement is normally
about 6" greater than double the glass height.
OPENING WIDTH Also needed is the longest opening height.
INSIDE OF HOUSE

Sill
HOW TO INSTALL NON-TILT JAMBLINERS

1. In order to accept our 86A, 86B, 86C, 86D jambliners, 3. Set the lower and 5. Pick up balance with sash so that the interior
you must make a 5/8" wide x 5/8" deep square plough upper sash on a chair is facing you. Place the bottom of balance into
along both sides of the sash. (per diagram) Note: sash window frame until it butts outside stop, then
are upside down with the ease into position. Raise lower sash, thus
interior (bare wood) towards driving speed lock into header to secure the
the chair back. balance. Tops of jambliner are slightly aligned
for easier installation.

2. If you are replacing sash fitted with 4. Pick up balances with angle
ropes or chains, it will be necessary to cut to top. Place balance with
prepare your opening as follows: sash platforms resting on
bottom of sash. Push sash
a. Cut off ropes or chains. Sash Weight down about 1-1/2" - 2" below
b. Remove sash weight pulleys (four). Pulley top of balance and HOLD
c. Remove side parting beads; (remove) FIRMLY. Note: you may find
save the head parting bead as it Side an extra pair of hands helpful,
will be reused. Parting or wrap tape around sash and
Bead balance to assist in handling.
If you are only replacing defective or (remove)
worn balances, you will need Interior
to remove all existing hardware Trim
and make room for your new (save) 6. Check for proper fit, TEST OPERATION.
sash/balance system. Glass Height Then replace stops, head parting bead and
Stool remainder of the interior trim.
Cap
(save)

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