Hi,
I just received my 4-pack of S-140-26 coil balancers. They almost perfectly replace the old balancers I'm replacing them with (came uncoiled). I'm unable to figure out how to pull the shoe apart from the coil assembly, nor can I rotate the shoe cam to allow it to glide freely within the channel. Is there something special I need to do to get these to work? I put them into place, but couldn't rotate the shoe cams to receive the pivot bars.
Please help with next steps?thanks!
Tony
Casey from SWISCO responded:
August 14, 2023
Hello, You should be able to rotate the shoe cam with a slotted screwdriver. As for pulling the shoe down from the coil springs, you would need to push down on the screwdriver while the cam is in the unlocked position until the show is in the correct position to install the sash. See the videos related on this page to assist you. Thanks for posting. |
Casey from SWISCO responded:
August 15, 2023
The S140 is a different kind of assembly than the ones shown in our videos. We only relate them for installation purposes. They appear to be assembled correctly and I'm honestly not sure why you are having a hard time rotating the cam using a slotted screwdriver. I'm going to consult with our senior experts to see if they have any idea as to why you might be having problems. We'll get back to you as soon as they have a chance to troubleshoot this for you. |
Paul from SWISCO responded:
August 15, 2023
I tested a few of the S140-26 balances that we have in stock and I didn't have any problems rotating the cam. Are you using a large enough slotted screwdriver to turn the cams? The coil springs lock together in the pivot shoe. To install the Series 140, the center cam should be in the horizontal position to pull in the side brakes. Then, place the balance system in the track, slide the balance down to line it up to the installation holes in the track, and screw the balance in. Next, you'll place the screwdriver in the cam and bring down the pivot shoe a few inches and turn the cam up to lock the shoe. Repeat this process on the other side. Lastly, carefully place the sash back in the track by lining up the pivot bars to the pivot shoe cams. |