INSTaLLaTION INSTRuCTIONS IMPORTANT: Tools …...Window Opening Control Device, WOCD, After Market Installation Instructions, Vision Products, Model 1772, Hung and Single Slider Windows,

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IMPORTANT: Read the instructions and familiarize yourself with the parts and pieces before beginning assembly and installation.

Read all warnings and cautions during unit installation.

• Diagonal Cutters • Safety Glasses

TOOLS NEEDED:

NOTE: Contact local building code or fire department for specific applicable codes before installing an Opening

Control Device.

NOTE: The Opening Control Device must be installed in pairs (2), in the two (2) slots fabricated in the window frame

or sash by the original window manufacturer to meet code requirements. This restricts the ventilation opening to 4”

or less. The slots can not be modified. When the device is properly installed and engaged, no space shall exist at the

lowest portion of the window opening that would permit the passage of a rigid sphere measuring 4.0 inches (102 mm)

in diameter.

NOTE: Failure to follow these instructions may result in the Window Opening Control Device being ineffective in

preventing falls through an open window.

NOTE: Leave a copy of these instructions behind for the dwelling occupant, and any landlord of the dwelling.

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Photos show Vent Latch removal from sash. Process is similar for removal from window frame jamb. Remove top sash,

if applicable. Place sash on flat surface.

Place thin wood shim or cardboard under diagonal cutters to lift Vent Latch out of slot and prevent damage to sash/fame.

Lift Vent Latch out of opening.

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Window Opening Control Device, WOCD, After Market Installation Instructions, Vision Products, Model 1772, Hung and Single Slider Windows, Tested to ASTM F2090 2008 & 2010



Tools Needed: Diagonal Cutters Safety Glasses

1 NOTE: Contact local building code or fire department for specific applicable codes before installing an Opening Control Device.

NOTE: The Opening Control Device must be installed in pairs (2), in the 2 slots fabricated in the window frame or sash by the original window manufacturer to meet code requirements. This restricts the ventilation opening to 4” or less. The slots can not be modified. When the device is properly installed and engaged, no space can exist at the lowest portion of the window opening that would permit the passage of a rigid sphere measuring 4.0 inches (102 mm) in diameter.

NOTE: Failure to follow these instructions may result in the Window Opening Control Device being ineffective in preventing falls through an open window.


2 Photos show Vent Latch removal from sash. Process is similar for removal from window frame jamb.

Remove top sash, if applicable. Place sash on flat surface.

Place thin wood shim or cardboard under diagonal cutters to lift Vent Latch out of slot and prevent damage to sash/frame. Lift Vent Latch out of opening.

3 Note proper direction of the Opening Control Device. Photos show orientation for single and double hung windows. The flat portion of the tab will limit the travel of the sash and should be facing downward. NOTE: The Opening Control Devices are shown in a contrasting color in the photos for clarity.

Single Hung Window Window Opening Control Device Double Hung Window

Sash

Opening Control Device

Tab

Flat Portion

Flat Portion of tab

Tab

Flat Portion

Sash

Tab


WINDOW OPENING CONTROL DEVICE INSTaLLaTION & OPERaTING INSTRuCTIONS

!! FOR WINDOWS CURRENTLY EQUIPPED WITH TWO VENT LATCHES ONLY !!














Sash


Tab

Flat Portion

Flat Portion of tab

Tab

Flat Portion

Sash

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INSTaLLaTION INSTRuCTIONS

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3 NOTE: Proper orientation of the Opening Control Device. Photos show orientation for Single and Double Hung windows.

The flat portion of the tab will limit the travel of the sash and should be facing downward.

NOTE: The Opening Control Devices are shown in a contrasting color in the photos for clarity.

4 Photo shows correct orientation of the Opening Control Device for Single Slider and End Vent windows. The flat portion of

the tab will limit the travel of the sash and should be facing toward the sash.

NOTE: The Opening Control Device is shown in a contrasting color in the photo for clarity.

Single Hung Window

Window Opening Control Device

Double Hung Window

Single Slider or End Vent Window














Sash


Tab

Flat Portion

Flat Portion of tab

Tab

Flat Portion

Sash

Tab



4 Photo shows correct orientation of the Opening Control Device for single slider and end vent windows. The flat portion of the tab will limit the travel of the sash and should be facing toward the sash. NOTE: The Opening Control Device is shown in a contrasting color in the photo for clarity.


5 Insert leg of Opening Control Device into end of slot closest to sash for which travel will be limited. Snap other end of device into the slot.

Pull on tab to ensure that the Opening Control Device does not come out of the slot.

Reinsert sash, if applicable.

Push tab in to ensure that nothing interferes with, or binds, tab operation. Push tab again to reset tab to “OUT” position. Tab should remain in “OUT” position when window is unattended. Do not leave tab in “IN” position.

NOTE: Do not push tabs to the “IN” position until you intend to release the Opening Control Device for window opening.


TabFlat Portion

Leg

Tab

Flat Portion of Tab

Sash

Tab

Flat Portion of tab

Window Opening Control Device

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6 Test Opening Control Device for proper operation.

Starting position Opening Control Device is in “OuT” position. The flat side of the tab blocks sash movement.

1. Push tab to “IN” position on both devices.

2. Lift sash past Opening Control Devices.

In an emergency, press both tabs to the “IN” position and lift the window sash to escape.

Devices self reset to “OuT” position as sash is moved back down over slope of Opening Control Device tabs.

Lift sash to ensure that it does not go beyond the Opening Control Devices. When finished, securely close window and leave device tabs in “OUT” position.



Starting position

Opening Control Device is in “OUT” position. The flat side of the tab blocks sash movement.



In emergency, do this step to escape.

Devices self reset to “OUT” position as sash is moved back down over slope of Opening Control Device tabs.

Lift sash to ensure that it does not go beyond the Opening Control Devices. When finished, leave window closed securely and device tabs in “OUT” position.

7 WARNING

Possible Fall Hazard Young Children may fall out of the window if the opening control device is not installed correctly.

Install the device so that a rigid 4.0-in.-diameter sphere does not pass through any space in the window opening after the window opening control device is activated.

Young Children may fall out the window if all installation instructions are not followed:

Use recommended materials and techniques. Make sure that window opening control device is securely attached, as directed, to the window frame

or sash.

Make sure that the window frame is in good condition.

Blocks Escape in Fire Unless Released See proper operation instructions. All household members, six-years-old and older, should know how to operate the release mechanism in case-of-emergency.

Flat Portion

Tab

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Starting position







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or sash.



Flat Portion

Tab

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Starting position







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or sash.



Flat Portion

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5 STEP 1: Insert leg of Opening Control Device into end of slot closest to sash for which travel will be limited. Snap other end

of device into the slot.

STEP 2: Pull on tab to ensure that the Opening Control Device does not come out of the slot.

STEP 3: Reinsert sash, if applicable.

Push tab in to ensure that nothing interferes with, or binds, tab operation. Push tab again to reset tab to “OuT” position.

Tab should remain in “OuT” position when window is unattended. Do not leave tab in “IN” position.

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NOTE: Do not push tabs to the “IN” position until you intend to open the window past the Opening Control Device.


4 Photo shows correct orientation of the Opening Control Device for single slider and end vent windows. The flat portion of the tab will limit the travel of the sash and should be facing toward the sash. NOTE: The Opening Control Device is shown in a contrasting color in the photo for clarity.


5 Insert leg of Opening Control Device into end of slot closest to sash for which travel will be limited. Snap other end of device into the slot.

Pull on tab to ensure that the Opening Control Device does not come out of the slot.

Reinsert sash, if applicable.

Push tab in to ensure that nothing interferes with, or binds, tab operation. Push tab again to reset tab to “OUT” position. Tab should remain in “OUT” position when window is unattended. Do not leave tab in “IN” position.

NOTE: Do not push tabs to the “IN” position until you intend to release the Opening Control Device for window opening.


TabFlat Portion

Leg

Tab

Flat Portion of Tab

Sash


OPERaTION INSTRuCTIONS

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SIM2284 / 0111 Publication No. 900502

Simonton Windows, 5300 Briscoe Rd., Parkersburg, WV 26105-8125,

1-800-SIMONTON (1-800-746-6686) - www.simonton.com - [email protected]

©2010 Simonton Building Products, Inc., all Rights Reserved

Install the device so that a rigid 4.0-in.-diameter sphere does not pass through any space in the window opening after

the window opening control device is activated.

Young children may fall out the window if all installation instructions are not followed:

• use recommended materials and techniques.

• Make sure that window opening control device is securely attached, as directed, to the window frame or sash.


Blocks Escape in Fire Unless ReleasedSee proper operation instructions.

all household members, six-years and older, should know how to operate the release mechanism in case-of-emergency.

WARNING!

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INSTaLLaTION INSTRuCTIONS IMPORTANT: Tools …...Window Opening Control Device, WOCD, After Market Installation Instructions, Vision Products, Model 1772, Hung and Single Slider Windows,