Clearview National April 2017 - Issue 185 | Page 101
HARDWARE& SECURITY
Fitting the perfect
window handle
As the UK’s leading manufacturer of handles,
Clearview invited hardware specialist Winlock
Security Limited to create a step-by-step Installation
guide for fitting the perfect window handle:
STEP 1
STEP 1: REMOVE THE OLD HANDLE
• Turn existing handle to open position in
order to reveal rear screw position.
• Holding the handle and keeping the
window closed, remove the rear -screw.
• Turn the handle to close the window and
keeping the window secure remove the
front screw (you may need to remove a
screw cover first if fitted).
• The handle can now be taken off the
window and the window is held closed.
STEP 2: FITTING THE
NEW HANDLE
STEP 2
• Select the correct Spindle: EasyFit handles
are supplied with 5 different spindle
options (10mm,15mm,20mm,30mm
and 43mm), one of which should be
appropriate for your window. Fit the
spindle that, when inserted into the back
of the handle, projects out as far as the
spindle in your old handle. If in doubt, use
the longest spindle possible. In the unlikely
event that none of the spindles match
your old handle call the EasyFit technical
service on 0333 321 0225 and if a special
spindle length is required, they will supply
it on a next day delivery anywhere in the
UK.
• With the correct spindle inserted in
your EasyFit handle, fit the handle in its
closed position (as supplied). The new
handle should be fitted with the handle
projecting to the same side as the old
handle, otherwise the handle will not
operate the locking mechanism. The
button on your Easy Fit handle must be
depressed in order to open; this is an
important child safety feature.
• Fix the front screw. In most cases the
screws from the old handle can be re-
used. If for any reason the old screws
cannot be reused, then cut down the M5
machine screws provided with the new
handles, so that the screws when fitted,
project the same distance out of the back
of the handle as the spindle.
• Turn the handle to the open position to
reveal the rear screw fixing position, and
fix the rear screw.
• Close the window and finally put in place
the cover provided for the front screw.
Winlock Security Limited design, develop,
produce and supply innovative door and
window hardware from handles, locks,
cylinders and hinges, to vents, patio locking
systems, strikers and security devices. Its range
of handles, hinges and accessories are easy
to fit, use and maintain and are designed to
enhance any home.
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