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LA7011- A
Arch Frame Windows Hinge Removal and Replacement
Essence Arch Frame Windows, Hinge Removal and Replacement
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Table Of Contents
Required Tools ............................................................... 3
Preparation for Replacement ........................................ 4
Hardware ........................................................................ 4
Cover Removal................................................................ 5
Cover Replacement ........................................................ 8
Removal of Standard Hinge ......................................... 11
Replacement of Standard Hinge ................................. 12
Standard Hinge Adjustment ........................................ 13
Removal of Stainless Steel Hinge ................................ 15
Replacement of Stainless Steel Hinge ......................... 16
Stainless Steel Hinge Adjustment ............................... 18
Revisions ...................................................................... 20
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Required Tools
User Supplied
Required Tools
4mm or 5/32" and 2.5mm or 3/32” Allen
wrench
Screwdriver with #2 Phillips Bit
Screwdriver with small flat blade
Putty Knife
Rubber Mallet
Rubber Mallet
Screwdriver with Phillips Bit
Screwdriver with Flat Blade Putty Knife
Allen Wrench
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Preparation for Replacement
Hardware
Replacement Items
Standard Hinge
HA8406EG
Stainless Steel Hinge
HA8405SS
Warning Injury or Damage:
Sash is HEAVY and MUST be supported while re-
moving hinge mounting screws or adjusting the
hinge. Serious damage and/or injury or death can
occur if these instructions are not strictly followed.
Standard Hinge
Stainless Steel Hinge
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Preparation for Replacement (Continued)
Cover Removal
Wood Items & Hardware
Remove Escutcheon
Remove Handle Remove Escutcheon
Remove Handle
Removing Covers (Butt Joint Corners)
Loosen set screw, remove operator handle, then
remove escutcheon from sill by lifting off with
hands.
Remove lock handle by pulling outward, then re-
move escutcheon by prying outwards with putty
knife.
Using a putty knife, slide tool between Sill Cover
and Wood Fascia, then pry upwards on tool. See
cautionary note on page 7.
Slide tool along window sill and continue to pry up.
Remove cover by pulling away from frame.
On Arch-top windows, there are two wood plugs in
the header screen retaining groove that hide two
screws.
Note:
When cover connectors are encountered while
prying and sliding putty knife around window,
remove tool and re-insert approximately 2”
further along path and resume prying.
Note:
To access Hinges, the Sill, Header and Jamb
Covers may be removed for ease of access,
but removal is not required.
If removing covers, place wood in a safe
place to avoid damage.
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Sill Cover Removal Remove Plug
Head Cover Removal Head Screw Removal
Do Not Press on Fascia! Jamb Cover Removal
Remove plugs and screws.
Remove header cover using a putty knife to insert
between header cover and wood fascia.
Pry down and remove trim by pulling away from
frame.
After removing sill and header covers, remove
jamb cover.
Remove jamb cover by slipping putty knife be-
tween jamb cover and wood fascia near bottom of
window.
Pry inwards (away from jamb), slide tool towards
top of window, and continue prying inward.
Remove cover by pulling away from frame.
Note:
Prying with putty knife against the Wood Fascia
Frame may crack or break the edge. Always pry
away from fascia wood.
Arch Top Butt Joints Round Top Miter Joints
Preparation for Replacement (Continued)
Cover Removal
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Sill Cover Removal Remove Plug
Head Cover Removal Head Screw Removal
Do Not Press on Fascia! Jamb Cover Removal
Pry inwards (away from jamb), slide tool towards
top of window, and continue prying inward.
Remove cover by pulling away from frame.
After removing sill and header covers, remove
jamb cover.
Remove jamb cover by slipping putty knife be-
tween jamb cover and wood fascia near bottom of
window.
Pry inwards (away from jamb), slide tool towards
top of window, and continue prying inward.
Remove cover by pulling away from frame.
Round Top Only (Miter Joint Corners)
On Round-Top windows only, jamb covers must
be removed before header. After removing sill
cover, remove jamb covers.
Remove jamb cover by slipping putty knife be-
tween jamb cover and wood fascia near bottom
of window.
Pry inwards (away from jamb), slide tool towards
top of window, and continue prying inward.
Remove cover by pulling away from frame.
Note:
Prying with putty knife against the Wood Fascia
Frame may crack or break the edge. Always pry
away from fascia wood.
Arch Top Butt Joints Round Top Miter Joints
Preparation for Replacement (Continued)
Cover Removal
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Preparation for Replacement (Continued)
Cover Replacement
Arch Top Windows (Butt Joint Corners)
Place base of strike-side jamb cover on sill.
While aligning jamb cover kerfs with wood con-
nectors, use heel of hand or non-marking rubber
mallet and a block of wood to seat jamb cover
firmly against frame.
Repeat for opposite jamb cover (if previously re-
moved).
Place sill cover ends against jamb covers.
Use heel of hand or non-marking rubber mallet
and a block of wood, tap sill cover down, ensuring
sill cover kerf aligns with wood connectors.
Place header cover ends against jamb covers.
Using heel of hand or non-marking rubber mallet
and a block of wood, tap header cover into place.
Jamb Cover Proper Gap AT Jamb Cover Install
AT Head Cover Install
Hole Plug Install AT Head Screw Install
Jamb Cover With Kerf
Dual Lock
If dual-lock interlocking strips, FA760501, are not
present on head of frame or wood heads, adhere
the required number of dual-lock interlocking
strips by removing adhesive liner and pressing into
fabricated slots at head of frame.
Interlock the same quantity of dual-lock strips onto
the strips already attached to frame.
Remove adhesive backing from dual-lock strips.
FA760501 FA760501 Install
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Preparation for Replacement (Continued)
Cover Replacement
Round Top Only (Miter Joint Corners)
Place Round Top head cover against frame head.
Place strike-side jamb cover against end of head
cover.
While aligning jamb cover kerfs with wood con-
nectors, use heel of hand or non-marking rubber
mallet and a block of wood to seat jamb cover
firmly against frame.
Place opposite jamb cover against end of head cov-
er (if previously removed).
While aligning jamb cover kerfs with wood con-
nectors, use heel of hand or non-marking rubber
mallet and a block of wood to seat jamb cover
firmly against frame near head.
Place sill cover ends against jamb covers.
Using heel of hand or non-marking rubber mallet
and a block of wood, tap sill cover down, ensuring
sill cover kerf aligns with wood connectors.
Note:
For purposes of the hardware replacement de-
scribed in this document, the Header Cover did
not require removal for Round-Top Windows.
Jamb Cover Proper Gap
Sill Install
RT Jamb Cover Install RT Head Cover Install
Jamb Cover With Kerf
Note:
On all windows except Round-Top, jamb covers
must be installed prior to installing the sill and
header covers.
On Arch Top windows, using #2 Square drive bit,
drive two (2) #8 x 1 ½” screws, FA7608SS, through
screw holes in header and fasten header to frame.
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Preparation for Replacement (Continued)
Cover Replacement
Handle Install Escutcheon Install
Secure Handle Set Screw Incorrect Handle Install
Handle Install Escutcheon Install
Lock / Unlock Motion
Replace Operator Handle and Escutcheon
Install operator escutcheon and handle.
Ensure that handle folds into recess on escutch-
eon.
Tighten set screw on handle.
Replace Lock Handle and Escutcheon
Install lock escutcheon and handle.
Confirm lock/unlock with handle.
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Removal of Standard Hinge
Part Number: HA8406EG
Removal of Standard Hinge
Open window to full open position.
Disconnect operator arm from slider in track
(located on sash). Slip flat head screwdriver or
putty knife between operator arm and track, then
pry downwards.
Retract operator to “closed” position.
Using a #2 Phillips Screwdriver, remove lower
hinge covers at frame jamb.
Using a 4mm or 5/32” hex driver, remove two hex
head Depth Adjustment Screws.
Repeat above steps for second hinge.
Remove sash by pulling hinges out of jamb-side
housing recess.
Place sash on work surface.
Using a #2 Phillips Screwdriver, remove sash-side
hinge covers.
Using a #2 Phillips Screwdriver, remove four #10 x
1 1/4” hinge mounting screws.
Remove hinge from sash.
If both hinges are to be replaced, repeat proce-
dure on second hinge.
Remove Hinge Cover Track Disengagement
Remove Depth Screw Remove Sash From Frame
Remove Sash Screws Remove Hinge From Sash
Note:
Unless frame-side hinge housing is damaged,
there is no need to remove it at this time. If
frame-side hinge housing(s) need replacing, use
#2 Phillips screwdriver to remove four #10 X 1-
1/4” hinge mounting screws.
Remove housing(s) from frame jamb.
Sash is HEAVY and MUST be supported while ad-
justing height and depth of hinges! Serious dam-
age and/or injury or death can occur if these in-
structions are not strictly followed.
Note:
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Replacement of Standard Hinge
Part Number: HA8406EG
Replacement of Standard Hinge
Fit new hinge into sash housing, ensuring when
opened, hinge rotates towards the exterior of
sash.
Using a #2 Phillips Screwdriver, drive four hinge
screws, #10 x 1 1/4”, previously removed, through
hinge mounting holes and into sash.
If both hinges were to be replaced, repeat previ-
ous steps.
On half of hinge that mounts to frame, remove 2
hex head, Depth Adjusting Screws. Set frame-side
hinge housing aside.
Lift sash parallel with frame and insert hinges into jamb-side housing.
Insert two hex head screws, previously removed, and using 4mm hex driver,
tighten screws. Repeat for second hinge.
Open Operator and press pivot pin into track slider.
Close window.
Check for consistent weather-strip engagement and sash squareness in frame.
Confirm open/close operation with the operator handle.
Confirm lock/unlock with lock mechanism handle.
If adjustment of the hinge is necessary, use the Standard Hinge Adjustment
procedure in this publication.
If no adjustment is necessary, install hinge covers and screws into both hinges,
using #2 Phillips Screwdriver.
Install Sash Screws Install Hinge Into Sash
Install Hinge Into Frame Install Depth Screws
Track Engagement
Install Hinge Covers
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Standard Hinge Adjustment
Part Number: HA8406EG
• For standard hinges, remove covers using a #2
Phillips screwdriver
• Use a 4mm or 5/32" Allen Wrench for all adjust-
ments
• Side to Side Adjustment of Sash
• Adjust the Side Adjustment screws on sash
-side part of hinge.
Turn both adjusting screws CCW on both
hinges to decrease gap on lock-side of
sash.
Turn both adjusting screws CW on both
hinges to increase gap on lock-side of sash.
Depth Adjustment of Sash (also called seal pres-
sure).
• Slightly loosen the depth adjusting screws
on the jamb-side part of both hinges.
• Adjust sash to desired compression.
• Re-tighten the depth adjusting screws on
both hinges.
Lock Side Decrease Gap
Lock Side Increase Gap Remove Hinge Cover
Loosen Depth Screw Tighten Depth Screw Adjust Sash
Standard Hinge Items
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Hinge adjustments are easier if Jamb Co-
vers are not in place
It is possible to separate the Standard Hinge
through removing depth adjustment screws
Before raising the sash, make sure the upper
height adjustment screws on both hinges are
loosened.
Note:
• Height Adjustment of Sash
• lightly loosen all four clamping screws on
all hinges.
• Starting with the lower hinge, turn the low-
er adjustment screw CW to raise the sash.
• Starting with the lower hinge, turn the low-
er adjustment screw CW on second hinge
until met with resistance.
• Turn the lower adjustment screw CCW to
lower the sash.
Turn the lower adjustment screw CCW on
second hinge until met with resistance.
• Re-tighten all clamping screws.
Installing Hinge Covers
• Place hinge cover on Jamb side of hinge.
• Insert included 4mm x 10mm long flat
head screw in screw hole.
• Using a #2 Philips Screwdriver, drive screw
into hinge.
• Repeat for other end of hinge and the oth-
er jamb hinge.
• Repeat for sash side of hinges.
Tighten Clamping Screw Replace Hinge Covers
Standard Hinge Adjustment (Continued)
Part Number: HA8406EG
Lower Sash Loosen Clamping Screws
Raise Sash Loosen Upper Adj. Screws
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Removal of Stainless Steel Hinge
Part Number: HA8405SS
Removal Of Stainless Steel Hinge
Open window to full open position.
Disconnect operator arm from slider in track
(located on sash). Slip flat head screwdriver or
putty knife between operator arm and track, then
pry downwards.
Retract operator to “closed” position.
Using a 2.5mm or 3/32” Hex Driver, remove hinge
covers at frame jamb.
Using a #2 Phillips Screwdriver, remove four #10 x
1 1/4” hinge mounting screws from each hinge on
jamb-side.
Remove sash by pulling away horizontally until
hinges are out of jamb-side recess.
Place sash on work surface.
Using a 2.5mm or 3/32” Hex Driver, remove sash-
side hinge covers.
Using a #2 Phillips Screwdriver, remove four #10 x
1 1/4” hinge mounting screws.
Remove hinge from sash.
If both hinges are to be replaced, repeat above
steps.
Track Disengagement Remove Covers
Remove Frame Screws Remove From Frame
Remove Sash Screws Remove Hinge From Sash
Sash is HEAVY and MUST be supported while ad-
justing height and depth of hinges! Serious dam-
age and/or injury or death can occur if these in-
structions are not strictly followed.
Note:
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Replacement of Stainless Steel Hinge
Part Number: HA8405SS
Replace Stainless Steel Hinge
Fit new hinge into sash hinge recess, ensuring
when opened, hinge rotates towards the exterior
of sash.
Using a #2 Phillips Screwdriver, drive four hinge
screws, #10 x 1 1/4”, through hinge mounting
holes and into sash.
If both hinges were to be replaced, repeat above
steps.
Lift sash parallel with frame and insert hinges into
jamb-side hinge recess.
Using a #2 Phillips Screwdriver, drive four hinge
screws, #10 x 1 1/4”, through hinge mounting
holes and into frame.
Repeat for second hinge.
Open Operator and press pivot pin into track slid-
er.
Close window.
Check for consistent weather-strip engagement
and sash squareness in frame.
Confirm open/close operation with the operator
handle.
Confirm lock/unlock with lock mechanism handle.
If adjustment of the hinge is necessary, use the
Stainless Steel Hinge Adjustment procedure in this
publication.
Install Sash Screws Install Hinge Into Sash
Install Hinge Into Frame Install Depth Screws
Track Engagement
It is not possible to separate the Stainless Steel
hinge parts. Remove sash from frame by remov-
ing mounting screws on Frame Side of hinge.
Note:
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Replacement of Stainless Steel Hinge (Continued)
Part Number: HA8405SS
Installing Hinge Covers
• Place thin hinge cover on Jamb side of
hinge.
• Insert 4mm x 10mm long flat head screw in
screw hole.
Using a 2.5mm hex driver, drive screw into
hinge.
Repeat for other end of hinge and the other jamb hinge.
• Place thicker hinge cover on Sash side of hinge.
Insert included 4mm x 10mm long flat head screw in screw hole.
• Using a 2.5mm hex driver, drive screw into hinge.
• Repeat for other end of hinge and the other jamb hinge.
Thick Cover Install Thin Cover Install
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Stainless Steel Hinge
• Side to Side Adjustment of Sash
Adjust the Side Adjustment screws on sash-
side part of hinge.
Turn both adjusting screws CW on both
hinges to decrease gap on lock-side of sash.
• Turn both adjusting screws CCW on both
hinges to increase gap on lock-side of sash.
• Height and Depth Adjustment of Sash
• Place blocking under end of sash.
• Slightly loosen all four clamping screws on
all hinges.
• Adjust the vertical position of the sash.
• Raise or lower sash by shimming between
sash and blocking
• After height is adjusted to proper place,
push sash in or out to adjust depth for
proper compression of seal.
• Re-tighten all clamping screws.
• Installing Hinge Covers
• Place thin hinge cover on Jamb side of
hinge.
• Insert 4mm x 10mm long flat head screw in
screw hole.
• Using a 2.5mm hex driver, drive screw into
hinge.
Loosen Clamping Screws
Stainless Steel Hinge Adjustment (Continued)
Lock Side Decrease Gap Lock Side Increase Gap
Stainless Steel Hinge Items
Sash Adjustment
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• Repeat for other end of hinge and the other
jamb hinge.
• Place thicker hinge cover on Sash side of
hinge.
Insert included 4mm x 10mm long flat head
screw in screw hole.
• Using a 2.5mm hex driver, drive screw into
hinge.
• Repeat for other end of hinge and the other
jamb hinge.
Stainless Steel Hinge Adjustment (Continued)
Tighten Clamping Screws
Thick Cover Install
Thin Cover Install
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REVISIONS
REV ECN DESCRIPTION DATE DRAWN APPD.
A 4278ECNEG 09/14/2016 BBB PK
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