Apparatus for removing/installing a window sash
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1. A method of removing a window sash from a window assembly, comprising the steps of:
- clamping a support apparatus to a frame unit of the window assembly, said support apparatus having means for supporting a window sash in an open position relative to the frame unit;
adjusting the support means to support the window sash in said open position;
releasing mounting means by which the window sash is mounted to the frame unit; and
removing the window sash from the support means, wherein the support apparatus comprises an elongate support member which, when in use, clamps by a clamp to said frame unit of said window assembly in a generally vertical orientation, said clamp comprises a first clamp element and a second clamp element, each of said clamp elements being slidably mounted to said elongate support member, at least one clamp element comprises a C-section member for engaging a peripheral lip part of said window assembly frame unit.
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Abstract
An apparatus for supporting a window sash (54) has clamps (14, 16) for clamping the support apparatus to a frame unit (52) of a window assembly (50) and support arms (42) mounted on the support apparatus for supporting the window sash (54) in an open position relative to the frame unit (52). The apparatus has the advantage that it allows a window sash of the type that opens outwardly of a building to be removed and/or installed from the interior of the building.
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1. A method of removing a window sash from a window assembly, comprising the steps of:
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clamping a support apparatus to a frame unit of the window assembly, said support apparatus having means for supporting a window sash in an open position relative to the frame unit; adjusting the support means to support the window sash in said open position; releasing mounting means by which the window sash is mounted to the frame unit; and removing the window sash from the support means, wherein the support apparatus comprises an elongate support member which, when in use, clamps by a clamp to said frame unit of said window assembly in a generally vertical orientation, said clamp comprises a first clamp element and a second clamp element, each of said clamp elements being slidably mounted to said elongate support member, at least one clamp element comprises a C-section member for engaging a peripheral lip part of said window assembly frame unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method of installing a window sash in a window assembly, comprising the steps of:
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clamping a support apparatus to a frame unit of the window assembly, said support apparatus having means for supporting a window sash; placing a window sash on said support means; adjusting the support means to support the window sash in an open position relative to the frame unit; and securing mounting means between the window sash and frame unit, wherein the support apparatus comprises an elongate support member which, when in use, clamps by clamp to said frame unit of said window assembly in a generally vertical orientation, said claim comprises a first clamp element and a second clamp element, each of said clamp elements being slidably mounted to said elongate support member, at least one clamp element comprises a C-section member for engaging a peripheral lip part of said window assembly frame unit. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7)
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