Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:
April 11, 2019
We have replaced your older style Roto operator with the parts you just described and the replacement worked well. However you would also need a certain type of sash bracket which is now discontinued. We are planning to do more field research on replacing these Roto operators. I was thinking of using one of the operators currently in our store, but I'm not sure which will be best until I actually try it out in a window. For instance, one possibility that could work for you are the Roto operators, 39-326 or 39-329, with the sash bracket 39-553 or 39-554. Another possibility is the Truth hardware 39-172 with the offset arm. I've also considered the 39-316 with detach clip, along with the sash bracket 39-508. In any event, you will need the handle 39-114L or fold down handle 39-205. Not sure if you will need the 39-557 spacer to raise up the operator base, but you will need to drill new holes into it. |
Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:
April 17, 2019
Thanks for getting back to us. I'm afraid I couldn't find a closer match to this operator. I can't really predict which of the three I recommended would be best, either. Theoretically any of them can work, but no matter what you go with it will require no small measure of adaptation. You'll likely need to cut the sill trim to fit the new style base. Because of this, it's one of those things that you kind of have to play around with to know whether or not it will work. Even then we cannot guarantee any of these options will work. I'm sorry I cannot narrow it down further. |
Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:
April 19, 2019
Hello again! I've been looking everywhere but I just haven't been able to find a bracket that works like how you describe. All of our brackets attach to either the underside of a sash or the side that faces inside the house. I just couldn't find anything like yours. You may want to check a local hardware store and see if they have a piece of metal angled like this that you could drill holes in. That's my first thought, anyway. I'm sorry we couldn't find anything closer! As for that gap, you could cut a piece of vinyl to size. That's probably the way to go, though installing it could be a hassle. You could also see i f you can get a hold of felt weatherseal of some kind that could cover the cap. Maybe something like our 39-303 gasket; this specific part probably won't work in your case, but you may be able to cut felt material in a similar way. See what you think. |