Looking for correct replacement operator, and tips on corrosion prevention and lubrication

A home owner from Honolulu says:

November 19, 2016

Hi,
I have several right and left operators that need to be replaced due to severe corrosion. They seem to match the dimensions for your 39-025 and 39-026 except that the arm extension is 2 3/16" center-to-center. All other dimensions are the same.

Also, do you have any suggestions on how to prevent corrosion (see pictures), and where and how I should lube the windows?

The seller of these windows has "special" replacement operators that are supposedly designed for our warm, salty, humid environment but they cost about twice as much!

Thanks!

A home owner from Honolulu says:

November 19, 2016

Here's a picture of one that hasn't corroded. The bottom section with the two holes is rectangular, rather than tapered like the pictures on your website, but I'm hoping that doesn't matter.

Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:

November 22, 2016

I agree, the the 39-025 and 39-026 look like great matches. The link arm isn't exactly the same length as the one you have, but there is a certain amount of travel in the linkage to make up the difference. As for corrosion, wipe down the operator and link arms and spray them with a lubricant like 3 in 1 Oil every three months. That might help. Also add a dab of white grease to the operator gears.

A home owner from Honolulu says:

November 26, 2016

Thanks Dave, I'll go ahead and order those.

I guess I should've been more clear with my question. I was wondering if you have suggestions on how to lube the window itself, rather than the just operator.

And are there any parts that wear out and that I should be inspecting for possible replacement?

I'll try again to attach a picture of the corroded operator, in case you have additional suggestions.

Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:

November 30, 2016

Sure, look up anti corrosion products from "CRC." These are products used for marine applications to prevent corrosion.

A home owner from Honolulu says:

November 30, 2016

While I'm at it, are there other parts that should be inspected/replaced?

Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:

December 1, 2016

It really depends on what's broken. If nothing else on your window appears damaged, there's no reason you can't reuse them.

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