Thanks for posting, Mahasti! There's actually a big difference between the 2280 stamp and the 2830 stamp. Aside from their strength, they are made for different sized balances--23" and 29", respectively. Are these for two different windows, or are they in the same window? If they are for two different windows, are the nylon attachments the same on both? Let me know, and we can work from there!
I have two Viking industries windows with 2830 channel balances which are exactly the same problem as Mahasti's post of September 2012... were you able to help him? I would like to replace the shoes and winged top on all four of my channel balances and get these two windows to work again. On each pair of channel balances the left channel has a spring with w clip that hooks into a hole on that side of the window frame. Do you have instructions on how to re-install the window/balances into the frame?
Thanks in advance, Mike
Tom, thanks for responding. I have two windows with 2280 balances (4 ea 2280 ). My shoes and tops are worn and the spring clips have come unhooked from the window frame ,,, therefore, the window does not stay up by itself and the channel balances arenot attached to the sides of the window. Are the balances supposed to lock/snap onto the window? Ill look at the video and get back to you .
Please tell Mike that his videos are absolutely EXCELLENT. I have to check when I get home, I don't remember seeing clips in the top of the window frame. and the top & shoe replacement looks very easy too. I'll get some better pictures of the tops & shoes as the picture in this thread doesn't show the top or give any dimension. These windows were installed in this whole housing area so I would not be supprised if there aren't a LOT of windows here that need some repairs like this. I'll post again tonight or tomorrow ... Thanks again, Mike
Tom, thanks so much.
Also, on the bottom of the sash there is a small nylon button 1/4" dia head, about 1/4" long that is pressed into a 3/16" hole. Is this a guide to keep the window from rubbing directly against the frame? Most of mine are missing. Can you help with these and the right length rivets?
I'm not sure about the nylon button. Can I see a few pictures of that, as well?