Alside Model 201 - Double Hung parts

Quick Learner from Tonawanda, NY

Aug 26, 2022 6:21 pm

Hi,
Will your coil balance shoe, model 15-177, and series 152 balance springs work with my Alside Model 201 sash?
Thanks!
Len

10 Replies

Tom from SWISCO

Aug 30, 2022 1:45 pm

Hello, Len. I'm afraid I don't know what balances are used on that window so I cannot verify. I would need to see photos of your original balance system in order to judge if our 15-177 shoe and Series 152 spring would be suitable.

Quick Learner from Tonawanda, NY

Aug 30, 2022 2:23 pm

Hi Tom,
Thanks for the reply. I've attached a photo from another window (same model). Hopefully, this helps.
Thanks,
-len

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Tom from SWISCO

Aug 30, 2022 2:55 pm

Thank you! I agree, that looks just like the 15-177. I think the parts you picked out will work perfectly fine for this application.

Quick Learner from Tonawanda, NY

Aug 31, 2022 10:46 am

Thanks, Tom! I received the parts today. Is there a video on how to install the 15-177 shoe with the S152 coil? I looked on your website but didn't find anything. I believe I can use the screws from the old shoes, and see how everything was installed with the old parts.

One specific question I have concerns the opening of the metal part of the shoe. Do I need to rotate the opening so that the pivot bar can drop into it? Otherwise, it seems that the bar would just sit on the metal part.

-len

Tom from SWISCO

Aug 31, 2022 11:21 am

We unfortunately don't have a video on this particular assembly but it's fairly straight forward. The coil spring slides into one of those diagonal slots you see coming down from the top of the 15-177 pivot shoe. The screw then inserts into the side. It doesn't matter what slot you use.

As for the pivot bar, you do want to rotate the cam after installation, yes. That will lock the shoe in place and allow you to properly reinsert the sash.

Quick Learner from Tonawanda, NY

Aug 31, 2022 11:37 am

Thanks, Tom! That clarifies it!

-len

Tom from SWISCO

Aug 31, 2022 12:14 pm

Happy to help! Please let me know if you had any other questions.

Quick Learner from Tonawanda, NY

Sep 2, 2022 9:18 am

I have a sash that weighs 13.7 pounds and takes the 152 series coil balance. For that should I go with the 152-6 or 152-8 coil balance (I didn't see a 152-7)?

Thanks,
Len

Tom from SWISCO

Sep 2, 2022 10:54 am

We have a 7 pound option for the Series 152. That'd be our S152-7 and in your case it would be my recommendation. It won't be exact but I doubt you'll notice such a fractional difference.