How to remove and install pivot lock shoes

Casey from SWISCO

Mar 31, 2009 11:51 am

To remove and replace pivot lock shoes:

For the lower inner sash there should be a cut out at the top of the jamb-slot, it may be behind the sash stop, if not cut to slide the pivot lock shoe out/in.

For upper exterior sash there should be a cut out at bottom of the jamb slot, it may be behind the sash stop, if not cut to slide the pivot lock shoe out/in.

6 Replies

Friend from Indianapolis

Mar 31, 2009 2:49 pm

I looked on your website to see about ordering new pivot shoes. The only problem I have is how do you get the old ones out and the new ones back into the window. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Quick Learner

Oct 18, 2010 1:39 pm

Usually the vinyl sash stop will hide the cutout.

Quick Learner from window

Feb 14, 2011 12:13 pm

can't find where cut is

Paul from SWISCO

Feb 14, 2011 1:25 pm

There may be no cutout, in which case you will need to cut the jamb track to form one as the video above demonstrates. However, if it's a vinyl window and you do not want to cut the frame, you could also use something like our 75-069 Jamb Spreaders. Take a look and see what you think.

Contractor from Rhode Island

Aug 6, 2011 10:47 am

We use a heat gun to make the channel pliable
It gets very soft and you can pull the channel enough to get old shoe out- It is hot use needle nose pliers to get out - insert new shoe . Then heat again - about 6 inches away ( will burn and discolor if too close ) The channel has a memory and will go back to position. Use a rag or tip of needle nose to help get back into shape .
We have done over fifty this way and takes about 5 minutes