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Paul from SWISCO responded:
June 19, 2017
I believe your balance system is comprised of the 15-111 pivot shoe, Series 160 coil springs, and 15-150D cover. I don't believe you need the jamb spreaders since Simonton usually has a pre-made cut out in the window track. Check the top of the jamb, it should be located there.
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
June 21, 2017
It could, but if you have a cutout then it should be possible without them, albeit a little more difficult. Ultimately it would be up to you!
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Tom from SWISCO responded:
May 16, 2018
There should be a stamp printed on the old springs that you can use as a reference. If there isn't, we will need the exact weight of the sash. I'd also like you to confirm how many springs are used on each side. |
I ordered the parts as suggested above. I received them yesterday. I am not sure that the springs will work. As to the other parts, I am still not sure. It looks like a window frame spreader might be needed. It appears to be very difficult to put in the 15-150D covers into the frame without breaking them. Initially I need to know if the springs will work before trying to install them.
1. The springs that I received are listed as #5.5; 35". The old ones are #5.5: 39". Will these work? Want to know before I try to install them.
Please let me know as soon as possible. Thank you.
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
June 11, 2018
The manufacturer shortened the spring lengths from 39" to 35". I don't know why they did that but I believe our length should work fine. Where is the location of the spring housings on the window track? I'm surprised you need a jamb spreader for a Simonton window, in my experience the cutout is usually sufficient to replace this hardware. Could you possible make the cutout a little larger? See the video below. |
