How to install the Peachtree Series 745

We don't have a video on this balance, but I will do my best to walk you through it. The tools you will need are a #8 and #10 screw driver, as well as a pair of needle nose self-locking pliers. We also always recommend safety gloves and safety goggles, because you can never be too careful.

First, remove any exterior loose grids over the glass. You also need to unlock the window lock. Next, remove each of the two screws on either side of the top of the lower sash; this allows you to remove the wooden sash liners by gently lifting it up and out of the window frame. It's very important to remember to lift up before lifting out to prevent the liners from being damaged. Don't forget to do that!

You will now see a vinyl guide bar on either side of the sash being held in with ten screws. Just remove one side. After you remove the ten screws, lift the guide up and off the sash. Note that the sash might be heavy, so it would be a good idea to have a friend help you lift the sash a few inches so you can both get you hands under it.

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Now push the sash towards the jamb where the other vinyl guide is and swing out the sash. It should clear the jamb. You will see the balance channel in the sash and the nylon plug at the end of the cord affixed in the jamb. Unscrew the balance plug in the jamb and, with the needle nose self-locking pliers, carefully pull out the plug and hold on to the cord as it springs back into the balance channel. Use caution as the balance spring might still be under tension. If you let go of the plug, it will shoot back up into the balance and could shatter. Keep a firm grip on it. This is why you want those goggles and gloves I mentioned before. The last thing you want is for that thing to nab onto the skin of your finger as it shoots up, or for a piece of plastic to hit your eye.

Repeat other side of the sash to remove the plug. Once you have, you can now remove the balances from the sash by removing the top and bottom screws. At this time you can also remove the top sash for balance removal.

After you install the balances in the sash, pull the plug a few inches and lock the cord with the needle nose self locking pliers so you can insert plug in the jamb. Reverse the procedure to install the sashes back in the jambs.

Hello, John. Unfortunately, Peachtree does not put the two holes in the side load balances. Yes, you can drill the corresponding holes on your new balances.