Tilt Latch Replacement

A quick learner from Southport, NC says:

I need to repair a Ply Gem "Pro Classic" series window and am trying to find the correct tilt latch for it. It appears that the Truth Tilt Latch 26-442 is the correct one, but I'd like to be sure. The existing latch measures 2 5/8 long, 11/16 wide and the bottom is 9/16.

I'm also replacing the channel balance and shoe. The existing channel is 9/16" wide and stamped with 32F. From a previous post I saw that the 795 series is what I need, and swap the 15-194 shoe to fit my window channel.

Is this correct?

Thank you

Ray 

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Tom from SWISCO responded:

I don't think that's our 26-442. I'd like you to remove your latch from the window and show me photos of it by itself from a couple different angles. I'd especially like to see it from underneath, but seeing it from the side would also be a big help.

I also can't confirm if you have our Series 795. I'd have to see more of the balance in order to confirm.

A quick learner from Southport, NC says:
Great, thank you... Here are more photos of the balance foot. I hope you can tell, if not I can take more photos.

n.b. There seems to be a limit of photos I can upload, so I will send the pics of the tilt latch next.

Thanks,,,

Ray
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A quick learner from Southport, NC says:
Here are 5 photos of the tilt latch
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Tom from SWISCO responded:

Thank you! These are a huge help. Starting with the balance, it looks like you need an all new Series 795. You'll also need to purchase our 15-194 separately; this is because the Series 795 comes with a 1-1/4" wide shoe by default, but yours looks smaller at 1" wide, which matches the 15-194. Refer to the video I associated with this thread to see how to swap the shoes out. It's very easy, they just pop on and off.

As for the tilt latch, I actually think our 26-243 and 26-244 can work for you. Review our dimensions and let me know if you agree.

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