Single-Hung & Sliding Windows With No Vent Latches

Installation InstructionsWindow Opening Control DeviceSingle-Hung & Sliding Windowswith No Vent Latches

Installation InstructionsThese Window Opening Control Devices (WOCDs) work with single-hungwindows and sliding windows with one operational and one stationary sash inthe configurations of either XO or OX. These devices are not meant for slidingwindows with two operational (XX) sash.The Face Mount WOCD works with windows without an extension jamb ordrywall channel that have a minimum 5/8" clearance on the frame after thewindow is finished.The Side Mount WOCD works with windows with an extension jamb, drywallchannel and less than 5/8" clearance on the frame after the window isfinished.These instructions show images of a single-hung window installation unlessotherwise noted.Project Requirements: Consult building and fire codes for your jurisdiction before installingWindow Opening Control Device(s). Read guide from beginning to end before starting installation. Readall warnings and cautions during installation. Failure to follow theseinstructions may result in the Window Opening Control Device beingineffective in preventing falls through an open window. Properly maintain Window Opening Control Devices and verify correctWindow Opening Control Device operation on a monthly basis. WindowOpening Control Devices should automatically re-engage when closingwindow sash. After activation of the Window Opening Control Device,check to ensure that the clear opening is less than 4 inches. Teach household members six years old and older how to operate therelease mechanism in case of an emergency.If you have questions in regard to project requirements or installation,call 800-234-4228.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding Windows2Questions: Call 800-234-4228

Installation InstructionsTools & materials required:Safety glassesSafety glovesPhillips headscrewdriverPower driver and 7/32"Drill Bit for Face MountWOCD or 7/64" Drill Bitfor Side Mount WOCDTape MeasurePencilWindow Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding WindowsQuestions: Call 800-234-42283

Installation InstructionsPossible Fall Hazard Follow manufacturer’s assemblyand installation instructionscarefully. Failure to do so mayresult in accidental windowfalls.Less than 4"so that arigid spherecannot passthrough Young children may fall outof the window if the openingcontrol device is not installedcorrectly. Install the WindowOpening Control Device sothat a rigid 4.0 inch diametersphere does not pass throughany space in the windowopening after the WindowOpening Control Device is inplace. Window Opening Control Deviceis designed to protect againstaccidental window falls bychildren five years and younger. Window Opening ControlDevice is not a substitute forcareful supervision of all youngchildren. Keep Window Opening ControlDevice engaged unless neededfor use in an emergency.Blocks Escape in Fire andEmergency Unless Released Follow instructions to properlyoperate the Window OpeningControl Device to openwindow. Never apply padlocks ordevices that require a key ortool to unlock them to theWindow Opening ControlDevice.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding Windows4Questions: Call 800-234-4228

Installation InstructionsYoung children may fall out of the window if allinstructions are not followed: Use recommended materialsand techniques. Make sure the WindowOpening Control Device issecurely attached to thewindow as directed. Make sure that the windowframe is in good condition.No Window Rescue Above75 Feet (6th Floor) Fire rescue ladder may notreach beyond 75 feet (6thfloor). Do not rely on being rescuedfrom windows above 75 feet(6th floor). Follow buildingescape plan.This window opening control deviceis not a security device that providesintrusion protection.Use caution when working atelevated heights and around unitopenings. Follow manufacturers’instructions for ladders and/orscaffolding. Failure to do so mayresult in injury or death.Follow manufacturers’ instructionsfor hand or power tools. Alwayswear safety glasses. Failure to do somay result in injury and/or productdamage.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding WindowsQuestions: Call 800-234-42285

Installation InstructionsStep 1Includes one of the following devices:Inspect parts.TemplateLeft Face Mount WOCDLeft Side Mount WOCDRight Face Mount WOCDRight Side Mount WOCDHardware Included:1 Template1 Face Mount WOCD hardware bag containing:QuantityItem2#6-32 x 5/16" Phillips Pan Head Machine Screws1Face Mount Window Opening Control Device(WOCD) – Left or Right3Spacers (may not be needed)1Metal PlateMay contain extra screws not needed in this installationor1 Side Mount WOCD hardware bag containing:QuantityItem2#8 x 2" Phillips Pan Head Screws1Side Mount Window Opening Control Device(WOCD) – Left or RightWindow Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding Windows6Questions: Call 800-234-4228

Installation InstructionsStep 2Remove shippingclips.Remove shipping clipsfrom the window (ifnecessary) by placing ascrewdriver behind eachshipping clip and gentlyprying it out of the jambpocket.ScrewdriverStep 3Secure window.Close and lock thewindow.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding WindowsQuestions: Call 800-234-42287

Installation InstructionsStep 4Prepare template.Hold template with wordsfacing upward. Bendtemplate at two seams asshown.If installing Face MountWOCD proceed toStep 5 Face Mount. Ifinstalling Side MountWOCD proceed to Step12a Side Mount forSingle-Hung windowsor Step 12b for SideMount Sliding windows.TemplateStep 5Face MountCheck for frameclearance.Ensure the window hasat least 5/8" clearanceto place WOCD on faceof window frame afterwindow installation iscomplete. If frame doesnot have enough space forthe Face Mount WOCD callcustomer service to orderthe Side Mount WOCD.TapeMeasureWindow Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding Windows8Questions: Call 800-234-4228

Installation InstructionsStep 6Face Mount1Ensure WOCD isdisengaged.Ensure WOCD isdisengaged per photo1If WOCD isengaged per photo,thenEngagedDisengaged22(A) Push and holdthe red buttonand (B) push theorange dot todisengage.ABWindow Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding WindowsQuestions: Call 800-234-42289

Installation InstructionsStep 7Face MountChoose spacerquantity.Determine the numberof spacers required forthe WOCD by holding thedisengaged device againstthe window and testing theoperation of the sash.Lift or slide sash to ensurethe window sash clears thedevice with the least amountof space between the sashand the WOCD. If the sashdoes not clear the base ofthe WOCD add spacers untilthe sash just clears thebase of the device.Left view of single-hung window shown.SpacerProceed to Step 8a for Face Mount Single-Hung windows or Step 8b forFace Mount Sliding windows.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding Windows10Questions: Call 800-234-4228

Installation InstructionsStep 8aFace Mount Single-HungPlace template andmark drill holes.LEFTPlace template vertically sothe panel without holes restsagainst the bottom sash aspictured. Ensure template issnug against sash and framewith the word LEFT or RIGHTreadable on the templateand matching the correctdirection for your WOCD asindicated in Step 1. Markholes for drilling with a pencilin the two large top holes ofthe template onto the face ofthe window frame.MarkherePencilProceed to Step 9.Left placement is shown.Step 8bFace Mount SlidingPlace template andmark drill holes.Place template horizontallyon the sill against slidingsash. Ensure template issnug against sash andframe with the word BOTTOMreadable on the template.Mark holes for drilling with apencil in the two large holesof the template furthestfrom the sash.MarkhereBOTTOMXO placement is shown.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding WindowsQuestions: Call 800-234-422811

Installation InstructionsStep 9Face MountDrill holes.Drill two 7/32" holesthrough the interior wallof the window frame, asmarked in the previoussteps. Be careful not todrill more than 1/4" deep.DrillDo not drill more than1/4" deep beyondthe interior wall of thewindow frame.Left view of single-hung window shown.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding Windows12Questions: Call 800-234-4228

Installation InstructionsStep 10Face MountInstall metal plate.Install included metalplate in the window framepocket and into the holesdrilled in previous step.MetalPlateWindow Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding WindowsQuestions: Call 800-234-422813

Installation InstructionsStep 11Face MountInstall WindowOpening ControlDevice.Place the Window OpeningControl Device on theinterior wall of the windowframe and align theinstallation holes with themetal plate. Secure theWOCD with two included6-32 x 5/16" Phillips panhead machine screws.6-32x5/16"Phillips pan headmachine screwProceed to Step 15.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding Windows14Questions: Call 800-234-4228

Installation InstructionsStep 12aSide Mount Single-HungMark drill holes.Place template verticallyso the bottom edgerests against the bottomsash as pictured. Ensuretemplate is snug againstsash and frame withthe word LEFT or RIGHTreadable on the templateand matches the correctdirection for your WOCDas indicated in Step 1.Mark holes for drilling witha pencil in the two smalltop holes on the extensionjamb, drywall channel, orstructural framing in therough opening.MarkhereRIGHTProceed to Step 13.MarkherePencilRight placement is shown.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding WindowsQuestions: Call 800-234-422815

Installation InstructionsStep 12bSide Mount SlidingMark drill holes.Place template horizontallyon the sill against slidingsash. Ensure templateis snug against sashand frame with the wordBOTTOM readable on thetemplate. Mark holes fordrilling with a pencil in thetwo small holes furthestfrom the sash on theextension jamb, drywallchannel, or structuralframing in the roughopening.MarkhereBOTTOMMarkhereXO placement is shown.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding Windows16Questions: Call 800-234-4228

Installation InstructionsStep 13Side MountDrill holes.Drill two 7/64" holes2" deep through theextension jamb, drywallchannel, or structuralframing in the roughopening.DrillRight view of single-hung window shown.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding WindowsQuestions: Call 800-234-422817

Installation InstructionsStep 14Side MountInstall WindowOpening ControlDevice.#8x2" Phillipspan head screwAlign the Window OpeningControl Device with theinstallation holes. Securethe WOCD with twoincluded #8 x 2" Phillipspan head screws.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding Windows18Questions: Call 800-234-4228

Installation InstructionsStep 15Verify 4" limitation.Unlock window and lift orslide sash until it stopsat the Window OpeningControl Device. Verifywindow opening is lessthan 4".If sash does not stopat device, close windowto reset device and liftor slide again. If sashstill does not stop atdevice, verify and adjustplacement of device and/or spacers. Return toStep 7 for Face Mount,Step 12a for Side MountSingle-Hung or Step 12bfor Side Mount Sliding.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding WindowsQuestions: Call 800-234-422819

Installation InstructionsTo Fully Open WindowStep 16Disengage WindowOpening ControlDevice.A(A) Push and hold thered button and (B)push the orange dot todisengage.BLeft view of single-hung face mount WOCD shown.EngagedWindow Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding Windows20Questions: Call 800-234-4228Disengaged

Installation InstructionsStep 17Open window.Raise or slide the sashpast the device to fullyopen window.Window Opening Control Devicefor Single-Hung & Sliding WindowsQuestions: Call 800-234-422821