Type F Spiral Balances

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£171.50£223.55

Please note this product has a lead time of approximately 1 week.

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Description

Type F spiral balances come with white tubes as standard with a Ø17mm diameter. Spiral balances are supplied in pairs.

F Type balances also have colour-coded end plugs which denote their weight range.

Features

  • Sash weight range between 8lbs-60lbs (3.6kg – 27.2kg)
  • 17mm tube diameter
  • Tube lengths range from 8″-70″
  • White colour as standard (black, brown, grey or tan tubes available by special request)
  • Supplied in pairs

Suitable Pivot Shoes for use with the tilt type balances can be found here and here.

About Ordering Spiral Balances

Required ordering information;

  • Tube length
  • Standard or tilt attachment
  • Weight stamp or sash weight

To make it easier for us to complete your order, please fill in the Sliding Balance ID Form hosted on our Greenfenster network website.

Alternatively, download and print the Spiral Balance Order Sheet below. Then return by email or fax.

Additional information

Weight 2.000 kg
Options

Standard Attachment (slide-only), Tilt Attachment (tilt & slide)

Length

10", 11", 12", 13", 14", 15", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21", 22", 23", 24", 25", 26", 27", 28", 29", 30", 31", 32", 33", 34", 35", 36", 37", 38", 39", 40", 41", 42", 43", 44", 45", 46", 47", 48", 49", 50", 51", 52", 53", 54", 55", 56", 57", 58", 59", 60", 61", 62", 63", 64", 65", 66", 67", 68", 69", 70", 8", 9"

Sash Weight

16lbs – 23lbs (Claret tip), 24lbs – 31lbs (Yellow tip), 32lbs – 38lbs (Black tip), 39lbs – 45lbs (White tip), 46lbs – 50lbs (Orange tip), 51lbs – 55lbs (Green tip), 56lbs – 60lbs (Blue tip), 8lbs – 15lbs (Grey tip)

Accessory

Balances

Instructions

F & K Balance Adjustment Instructions

Balances sashes and adjusting balances

Try the sashes up and down TO THE LIMIT OF THEIR TRAVEL. If there is a tendency for either sash to drop when in the up position, adjust the balances as follows:

Disconnect balance foot attachment from pivot shoe (or kit), a screwdriver can now be inserted in the slot in the ratchet fitting at the bottom of the balance (see Fig. 24). Adjust by turning the ratchet in an anti-clockwise direction as viewed from underside (see Fig. 24). Two ‘clicks’ of the ratchet equal one complete turn. Ensure that the same number of turns are applied to each balance pair.

Two turns maximum would be required ONLY if necessary and sash is not holding correctly. Please make sure you only turn in an anti-clockwise direction. When the balance is tensioning you will hear it click on every turn. Do not over tension otherwise it will break the spring. Weight guidance is printed on text of tube.

Diagram showing the correct screwdriver turning direction

Important

Don’t use balances on sashes beyond their respective weight.
Don’t tension balances more than necessary.
Don’t tension balances before glazing.
Do keep the foot attachment tight into the sash and make sure that the covers of the fitting.
Do not rub the jamb when the sash is moved.
Do fit correct travel stops.

NB: Image for illustration only, foot attachment can differ on installation.

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