Need to Replace Truth Window Operator 45206

Home Owner from Michigan

Jun 22, 2024 1:10 pm

I am trying to replace x2 'Truth' window operators - the long metal piece that attaches to the actual window measures 26.75" in length. On the underside of the metal base that the crank is attached to are the following markings:

Truth
45206
Made in USA
US PAT. 4505601
PAT. Canada 1986

There is also the number '3' stamped on its own just to the left of where it says made in USA - see pictures for detail (you should be able to zoom in). Do you have these in stock or something that would work as a replacement for them? If there is a better design than the crank I would be open to seeing other options if you have something different that would work just as well.....

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Bob from SWISCO

Jun 23, 2024 10:20 pm

Thanks for posting. This awning operator looks like our 39-348. Please compare. For a new track, see if the 36-078B matches what you need. For a new shoe, see the 36-078. For detach clips, see the 39-106. For the handle, see the 39-205. Let me know if you have any questions about this hardware.

detail of 39-348

Home Owner from Michigan

Jun 26, 2024 10:57 pm

Thank you so much for the quick response - and on a Sunday to boot! I'm placing my order right now! :)

Bob from SWISCO

Jun 27, 2024 10:48 am

Awesome, thank you so much! We really appreciate it.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can answer any other questions for you.

Home Owner from New Jersey

Sep 4, 2026 5:16 pm

Hi. Following up on the former post above. Very similar question with some minor differences. I am trying to replace x2 'Truth' window operators - the long metal piece that attaches to the actual window measures 26.75" in length. And end-to-end from the arms is 24.75" in length. The base where the crank is is 5" wide.

On the underside of the metal base that the crank is attached to are the following markings:Truth45206Made in USAUS PAT. 4505601PAT. Canada 1986

A difference from the prior post is there is the number '4' stamped on its own just to the left of where it says made in USA. Do you have these in stock or something that would work as a replacement for them?

[Going from what you recommended in the previous post it looks like its 24" wide...is that a different product from the 24.75" wide I'm looking for? What's the relevance of #4 vs #3 in the prior post?]

Thanks.

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Tom from SWISCO

Sep 8, 2026 9:33 am

I'm afraid we don't sell a version of this operator with a 24-3/4" arm-span. I recommend remeasuring to be safe, because I've never seen such a size. Note that the manufacturer, Truth, measures from the center of each hole at the end of the arms. You're not measuring the entire span, just the connection points. Do also make sure that the arms are as straight as possible, end to end. In your photo they're folded back a little too far, so you aren't getting an accurate measurement from that.

As for the stamps, I don't know what the difference may be. These stamps aren't really relevant, as they aren't product codes or anything. They aren't going to help you here. The physical size and design are the only things you should be focusing on.