Bob from SWISCO responded:
February 22, 2019
Thanks for posting. To start, see our 38-075 Truth Hardware Low Profile Sash Lock or our 38-170 Casement Lock w/ 1/2" post. These locks are very similar, but the 38-170 has a longer post protruding through the rear of the latch than the 38-075. Compare with your old parts and let us know if either might work for you. Both of these locks are nonhanded, meaning they can be used for both left and right orientations. If you need to replace your window keeper, see our 38-089. Let us know what you think. |
Tom from SWISCO responded:
February 25, 2019
It can work that way, yes, but it depends on the position of the keeper. Look at the photos below to get an idea of what I mean. Alternate view of 38-075
Diagram of the installation of the 38-075 sash lock
Basically, the lever in the first photo has to engage with the keeper position in the second photo in order to lock. There's a good chance your existing keepers are already in the appropriate position and the 38-075 will install as-is. If they weren't, then you'd have lopsided locks right now. However if your keepers aren't in the right position then you can always adjust their position so that the lock levers face the same direction. |
Tom from SWISCO responded:
February 26, 2019
Ah, I see. That's pretty funny, I've never seen this style lock designed this way before. Truth specifically markets the 38-075 as neutral handed. They usually have locks like the 38-097 and 38-098 for specific left/right applications. I wonder if you have an older version? Either way, I think adjusting the keeper could get ours to work. Let me know if you have any questions! |
Tom from SWISCO responded:
February 27, 2019
Awesome, glad to hear it, Dave! Please let us know how it works out or if you have any other questions. |