Graham Architectural Products
Homeowner’s Manual
Acoustical Aluminum Windows
3
Vent and Sash Operation
General
The windows which have been installed into your home are referred to as “dual windows.” This means
that there are two sets of sash or vents (interior and exterior) separated by a wide air space. This wide air
space between the panes of glass results in better noise reduction. The interior sash/vent must be operated
or removed for cleaning the exterior sash/vent.
Hung Windows
Hung windows are windows with the operating sash moving in a vertical direction. These windows are
balanced using block and tackle devices; one on each side of the operating sash. To operate the sash,
make sure the locking device is in the unlocked position, grasp the pull handle, and slide the sash away
from the locking frame member (upward for the bottom sash and downward for the top sash). More
detail is given in the
2400
window section of this manual.
Horizontal Sliding Windows
Horizontal sliding windows are windows where the sash move in a horizontal direction. To operate the
sash, make sure the locking device is in the unlocked position, grasp the pull handle, and slide the sash
away from the locking frame member. Ensure that there is no debris in sill tracks, as this will impede
smooth operation. More detail is given in the
0400
window section of this manual.
Casement/Projected Windows
Casement window:
A window unit in which the vent cranks outward, to the right or left.
Projected window:
Window unit that the vent swings either inward or outward, from the top or the bottom.
All moving hinge and locking hardware should be kept clean and lubricated at least annually with a
greaseless type lubricant. More detail is given in the
6500
window section of this manual.
Fixed Windows
Fixed windows are those windows that have non-operating sash or fixed glazing. More detail is given in
the
1100
window section of this manual.
Sliding Glass Doors
Sliding glass doors are doors comprised of one or more operating panels that move in a horizontal
direction. To operate the panel, make sure the locking device is in the unlocked position, grasp the pull
handle, and slide the panel away from the locking frame member. More detail is given in the
0800
door
section of this manual.
