How do I replace the Pivot Bar in my Harvey window?




For Vinyl or Majesty Wood Mechanical Sash

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Step 1:
Unlock the window and lift the bottom sash 6 - 8".
Unlock window, lift sash 6-8 inches
Step 2:
Use the Tilt-Latch to tilt the bottom sash into your home.
Tilt bottom sash using latch
Step 3:
If there is a pivot retainer (plastic clip) in your model, it must be removed with the end of a pen or like device.
Remove pivot retainer
Step 4:
Disengage the bottom sash from the frame by lifting one side and then the other.
 
If you need to replace the pivot bar in your top sash, you must first pull your top sash down 6 - 8". Then, follow the same procedure in steps 2 through 4.
Disengage bottom sash
Step 5:
Remove the cap from the bottom of the sash.
Remove cap
Step 6:
Unscrew the pivot bar.
Unscrew pivot bar
Step 7:
Remove the pivot bar from the sash and replace it with the new pivot bar by following the reverse procedure above.
Replace pivot bar



For Vinyl Welded Sash

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Step 1:
Unlock the window and lift the bottom sash 6 - 8".
Unlock window, lift sash 6-8 inches
Step 2:
Use the Tilt-Latch to tilt the bottom sash into your home.
Tilt bottom sash using latch
Step 3:
If there is a pivot retainer in your model, it must be removed with the end of a pen or like device.
Remove pivot retainer
Step 4:
Disengage the bottom sash from the frame by lifting one side and then the other.
 
If you need to replace the pivot bar in your top sash, you must first pull your top sash down 6 - 8". Then, follow the same procedure in steps 2 through 4.
Disengage bottom sash
Step 5:
Use 3/16" drill bit to remove rivets.
Remove rivets
Step 6:
Remove the pivot bar from the sash.
Remove pivot bar
Step 7:
Use 6 x 5/8" flat head screws or rivets to install new pivot bar.
Install pivot bar



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