Hello! I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble. I'll do my best to advise how the 39-070 operator is meant to work with the 39-170 bracket.
After you install the 39-070 operator and the two 39-170 brackets to your window, follow these 3 steps:
- Unlock the bracket opening on operator using the metal latch beside the slots.
- Open the operator arms wide enough so that the cross-arm aligns with the bracket, then insert the bracket prongs into the slots.
- Lock the bracket by flipping the metal latch the other way.
If the brackets or operator do not match up to the original hardware, please reply to this discussion with detailed photos and measurements for us to research the proper replacement parts for you.