Help getting my pivot bar out

Quick Learner from Virginia

Jun 4, 2021 11:27 am

I discovered that my sprinkler system hitting the window has rusted out the pivot bar. I have not had much success with trying to get the bar removed from the window (screw is rusted) and as you can see the pivot shoe is filled with the rusted bar. I don't see any similar pivot shoe to buy and also determining the correct bar. Thanks

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Casey from SWISCO

Jun 8, 2021 9:22 am

Hello,

We have a video showcasing the process of removing rusted pivot bars. To identify a replacement, I'd recommend removing one from the other side of the sash or an identical window in the house to show us. Thank you!

Quick Learner from Virginia

Jun 8, 2021 10:00 am

Casey,

Your site as you know had this video on it which I watched. I'm really more concerned with the PIVOT shoe replacement since it is filled with the rusted pivot bar. Also I guess I can drill out the rusted screw that prevent me from doing what the video shows with CLEAN easy to unscrew pivot bar.

Casey from SWISCO

Jun 8, 2021 10:42 am

From what I can see in your photo, the 15-087 looks promising but I recommend removing your original assembly to compare the dimensions to ours and the related hardware. Thank you!

Quick Learner from Virginia

Jun 8, 2021 4:39 pm

I think the 15-087 is correct for the bottom pivot shoe and the Pivot bar looks like a 26-040. I was wondering about the fact that the pivot shoe is two pieces. Do I need to replace the one above the 15-087 as well or will they piece together after I remove to replace? Thanks for helping me get this done. I will have to buy a Spreader so I want to get all the parts I need in one shipment.

Tom from SWISCO

Jun 9, 2021 1:36 pm

Hello! The casing above the 15-087 is the 15-086. Yours appears to be in good condition so you can reuse it. It should be fully compatible with our 15-087. If it is broken, though, then the 15-086 is always an option.