Removing Interior Stops, Liners and Fillers

Removing Interior Stops, Liners and Fillers

Some structural installations that use the “jamb pinning” method require the removal of interior stops before installing the window. This section details the removal of Ultimate Double Hung (UDH) jamb liners and Casemaster operator and stationary stops. More detailed information can be found in the Marvin Service Manual.

Details for UDHM windows can be found in the supplemental instruction sent with the unit.

Removing Casemaster Stops and Covers

(a)

Figure 20: Removing Casemaster stops and covers.

(b)

1.Sill and head jamb covers and stops are held in place with a vinyl barb and can be easily removed by simply and carefully prying up on the stop with a sharp putty knife. Be careful not to damage the stop or frame. Oc- casionally the barb will stay in the frame when you re- move the stop. Remove the barb with a pair of pliers and reinsert into the kerf on the stop/cover. See fig- ure 20a.

NOTE: Stationary jamb stops are removed in the same fashion. You will need to remove the head jamb and sill covers first.

2.Operator jamb covers are held in place by two barbs: one on the interior side and one on the exterior side shared by the frame weather strip. With the sash opened or removed, first pull the frame weather strip out of the kerf and set aside for reuse later.

3.Remove the sill and head jamb stops.

4.With a sharp putty knife, carefully pry on the interior side between the stop and the frame. Start at one end and work your way down until stop loosens. See fig- ure 20b.

Removing UDH Jamb Liners

		SHOWN FROM
		EXTERIOR
	Head jamb	Bottom
	Head jamb	filler
	parting stop	channel
(a)	(b)	(c)	(d)	(e)

Figure 21

1.Remove the head jamb parting stop with use of a pry bar. See figure 21a.

2.Use a flatheaded tool with a 90 degree elbow to re- move the lower fillers from the jamb hardware assem- bly. This is best done by placing the tool into the space opened by the removed checkrail pad. Loosen both corners of the jamb fillers from the notches before try- ing to remove them, to reduce the possibility of damage to the fillers. See figure 21b. Be sure to take care when doing so, as there is a possibility of the fillers breaking.

3.From the exterior, pry out the jamb hardware assem- bly using a pry bar by placing it into the bottom filler channel, hooking it into the notches on the side, and levering it out. See figure 21c.

4.When installation of the unit is complete, seat the jamb assembly facing towards the exterior first, and ease the remainder of the assembly into the jamb pocket. See figures 21d and 21e. Use of a rubber mallet may be required. If so, take the mallet and, starting at one end, work your way up the filler, until fully seated. (Use of a cloth to protect the wood and keep it clear from direct impact while hammering is suggested.)

5.Reinstall the checkrail pads and head jamb part stop.

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