Paul from SWISCO responded:
May 9, 2011
Sorry for the delay, I was trying to figure out if we had a procedure written down regarding the replacement of the S180 coil housing. We do not have any formal instructions so I will try to walk you through it here, let me know if you get stuck at any point. View a diagram of the S180 balance system below.
Series 180 coil balance diagram
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Casey from SWISCO responded:
May 12, 2011
Hi Terri,
First have the window sash removed and the mounting bracket removed with the coil unhooked. Next, turn the cam in the coil pivot housing (part that the pivot bar goes into) so it becomes loose in the track. Slide the housing up and out at the top of the track (for the inner/lower sash). Normally there is a cut out at the top of the track, sometimes it is behind a window stop, if there is a window stop, remove it to get the coil housing out, and replace it later. If there is not a cut out at the top of the track, use jamb spreaders to spread the track and slip the balance and pivot shoe out. If you do not want to purchase jamb spreaders. Carefully cut a groove about 2-1/2 to 3 inches at the TOP (for the inner sash) where the track covers are located, then slide the pivot shoe and coil up and out. They will be easier to handle and replace outside of the track, then reverse the process for re-installation. |
Paul from SWISCO responded:
May 19, 2011
Terri, it appears the S180-6 6 lb. Coil Balance may be a good fit.
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
June 14, 2011
Instead of cutting it off, try removing the slide housing and reinstalling the screw.
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
June 15, 2011
Sorry for the confusion. I was referring to the screw you mentioned earlier. Is it an installation screw or is it located half way up the window? If so, is it a window adjustment screw? If you're not certain, take a few quick photos of the screw and upload them so we can take a look.
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
June 20, 2011
The side that is wobbly means the adjusting screw is not working. To fix this, remove the side wood interior trim (so you can remove the screw and use wood shims to tighten the side rail). You can repeat this on the other side.
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
June 22, 2011
The adjusting screw is to tighten the sides of the window frame. This will prevent air from passing through the sides of the sashes, and also prevent the sashes from unhooking from the pivot shoes.
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