Awning window mechanism

Maybe I can help! It sounds like you want to disconnect the link arm of the operator from the lower sash bracket. Not sure, but your operator might be the 39-317, which has the detach clip 39-105 at the end of the arm. This is a bit unusual because this is usually an operator for casement windows, not awning windows. To be honest I think you might have casement windows that were turned 'on their side', so to speak, to act as awning windows. You need to slide back that clip to disconnect it off of the stud bracket. Take a look at all the parts I've listed on this page to see if you need any of these components as well. 

Looking at this closer picture, I'm wondering if this isn't our 39-171 instead. This is very similar to the operator Dave suggested, except that the link arm is indeed 5" and features an offset which I believe yours also has. See if this matches up. 

As far as uninstalling the existing 38-036 lock, these tend to be rear mounted, meaning that you'll need to access and remove the mounting screws form the outside of your window. Let us know if you need anything else.

I am fairly certain the 38-036 is still our closest match, but you'll want to remove the lock and compare to confirm. 

I am afraid not. The 39-317 does not have a centered spline, which the 39-107FK is designed for; the cover on the 39-317 is also not meant to be removed. Your closest option for a similar setup with this operator is the 39-205 Folding Handle. It won't nestle in a cover like the 39-107FK, but it can at least fold. 

Hey, sorry for the wait--thanks for your patience during this very busy season. All this play with the operator makes me wonder if your window needs a new hinge set. I see you ordered the 36-004-10; did you install it? It's easy to see if this is the case. Remove the operator and try to open/close the window manually. If it really doesn't move well, then I think the hinge is the issue here. Take a look and let me know what you think.