Operator and hinges

Quick Learner from Colorado

Apr 10, 2024 10:28 am

I am looking for an operator and upper/lower hinges for this window. The operator arm is 9 1/2" from roller to bend before crank. The upper and lower hinges have 10" mounting plates with a 5" swing arm.
The hinges are stamped with 385-1 R or 1 L according to location at the top or bottom. I believe you can see the stamp on the hinge in the picture.

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Casey from SWISCO

Apr 10, 2024 3:33 pm

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Hello,

Take a look at the 36-048 hinge set. These have the same 10" mounting base as yours and are versatile replacements for many casement hinges. Take a look at the replacement video below to help you through the process. Thank you!

Quick Learner from Colorado

Apr 10, 2024 5:12 pm

Hi Casey, Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I think hinges should work. The operator however needs to be a bit longer. I attached a photo below. I measured to the bend in front of the operator instead of to the center of the operator.

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Casey from SWISCO

Apr 11, 2024 8:50 am

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Unforutnately, we do not carry a version of your operator with an 11" long arm. I think your best bet would be our 39-027E and 39-028E. I don't know if anything else we carry will replace this old operator. It's better to go with a shorter arm (9-1/2" in this case) than longer, since the worst that can happen in the case of a shorter arm is that your window won't open up an extra couple inches. With a longer arm, the window may not close all the way.

Dimensions for 39-027e

You may also need a new handle and track. See our 39-114L handle and 39-533 track.

Quick Learner from Colorado

Apr 12, 2024 9:37 am

Ok that makes sense. What parts do I need to attach the hinges to the window. I think there are clips that hold that onto a pin. Is that right and do you have those parts?

Casey from SWISCO

Apr 15, 2024 8:40 am

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Our installation video shows the 36-048 hinge set and 75-034 hinge wrench that we offer for this repair. The hinges come with detach clips that allow the sash arm to pivot from the base.

We also recommend safety gloves and goggles. We generally recommend using the original hinge screws but we also offer the 33-011 if you can make new installation holes in the frame. You would just need to be careful not to hit the glass inside the sash.

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