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How to remove crank cover on ~20yo Andersen casement window
I want to remove all the hardware from a pair of casement windows so I
can refinish the interior trim. Most things had obvious screws but the cover at the base of the crank handle doesn't have screws and isn't loose enough to just pull off. The previous owner likely had the same problem because the covers are cracked, I don't want to stress them more. The instructions on the Andersen site are for newer windows, I found some generic directions elsewhere on the web ("remove the crank cover") that didn't help very much. The picture at http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load...003822679.html it tantalizingly close but that cover has screws. Does anyone here know where the catch is that releases the old style (screw-less) cover? Can you give me a technique for removing it that won't break it? Thanks. Chris |
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How to remove crank cover on ~20yo Andersen casement window
On Oct 1, 8:47*am, Christopher Nelson wrote:
I want to remove all the hardware from a pair of casement windows so I can refinish the interior trim. *Most things had obvious screws but the cover at the base of the crank handle doesn't have screws and isn't loose enough to just pull off. *The previous owner likely had the same problem because the covers are cracked, *I don't want to stress them more. *The instructions on the Andersen site are for newer windows, I found some generic directions elsewhere on the web ("remove the crank cover") that didn't help very much. *The picture athttp://ths..gardenweb.com/forums/load/repair/msg1018003822679.htmlit tantalizingly close but that cover has screws. *Does anyone here know where the catch is that releases the old style (screw-less) cover? Can you give me a technique for removing it that won't break it? Sorry. Brain cramp. My operator cover *does* have screws but even with the screws out, it won't come off. There must be a catch underneath somewhere. |
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How to remove crank cover on ~20yo Andersen casement window
On Oct 1, 9:12*am, Christopher Nelson wrote:
On Oct 1, 8:47*am, Christopher Nelson wrote: I want to remove all the hardware from a pair of casement windows so I can refinish the interior trim. *Most things had obvious screws but the cover at the base of the crank handle doesn't have screws and isn't loose enough to just pull off. *The previous owner likely had the same problem because the covers are cracked, *I don't want to stress them more. *The instructions on the Andersen site are for newer windows, I found some generic directions elsewhere on the web ("remove the crank cover") that didn't help very much. *The picture athttp://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/repair/msg1018003822679.htmlit tantalizingly close but that cover has screws. *Does anyone here know where the catch is that releases the old style (screw-less) cover? Can you give me a technique for removing it that won't break it? Sorry. *Brain cramp. *My operator cover *does* have screws but even with the screws out, it won't come off. *There must be a catch underneath somewhere. Similar brain cramp because in installed a couple of the Anderson Cranker's in a sunroom several years ago. BUT - as I recall, you removed the setscrew on the crank; removed a screw(s) on the cover; and then there was a mechanical detent on the bracket or the shaft the gave a little resistance. Try a little gentle pressure, RonB |
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How to remove crank cover on ~20yo Andersen casement window
On Oct 1, 10:35*am, RonB wrote:
On Oct 1, 9:12*am, Christopher Nelson wrote: On Oct 1, 8:47*am, Christopher Nelson wrote: I want to remove all the hardware from a pair of casement windows so I can refinish the interior trim. *Most things had obvious screws but the cover at the base of the crank handle doesn't have screws and isn't loose enough to just pull off. *... Got it off. The catch is in the middle of the top of the cover. I know that now because I got it apart but the way I got it apart was by loosening the bottom of the inside frame with a putty knife and lifting it up enough that the cover could rise off the catch. |
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How to remove crank cover on ~20yo Andersen casement window
On Sat, 1 Oct 2011 05:47:45 -0700 (PDT), Christopher Nelson
wrote: I want to remove all the hardware from a pair of casement windows so I can refinish the interior trim. Most things had obvious screws but the cover at the base of the crank handle doesn't have screws and isn't loose enough to just pull off. The previous owner likely had the same problem because the covers are cracked, I don't want to stress them more. The instructions on the Andersen site are for newer windows, I found some generic directions elsewhere on the web ("remove the crank cover") that didn't help very much. The picture at http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load...003822679.html it tantalizingly close but that cover has screws. Does anyone here know where the catch is that releases the old style (screw-less) cover? Can you give me a technique for removing it that won't break it? Thanks. Chris I very recently had to replace the crank/arm mechanism on an Andersen casement 20+yo. Even with the screws out there was no cover to come off. I had to pry up the horizontal trim piece which exposed three more screws when then allowed the unit to be removed. Now, I don't know if the cover does remove independently of the other parts, but it doesn't look like it on my unit(s). Good luck |
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How to remove crank cover on ~20yo Andersen casement window
On Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 11:35:32 AM UTC-4, Christopher Nelson wrote:
On Oct 1, 10:35Â*am, RonB wrote: On Oct 1, 9:12Â*am, Christopher Nelson wrote: On Oct 1, 8:47Â*am, Christopher Nelson wrote: I want to remove all the hardware from a pair of casement windows so I can refinish the interior trim. Â*Most things had obvious screws but the cover at the base of the crank handle doesn't have screws and isn't loose enough to just pull off. Â*... Got it off. The catch is in the middle of the top of the cover. I know that now because I got it apart but the way I got it apart was by loosening the bottom of the inside frame with a putty knife and lifting it up enough that the cover could rise off the catch. This was helpful! I just gently pried the middle up while putting pressure on the unit from the OUTSIDE of the window. It popped off with no damage. |
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How to remove crank cover on ~20yo Andersen casement window
Fecalpheliac scatboi g8dgc aka Copro Edmund J. Burke aka Sir
Copro Gregory Hall, Esq aka Janiturd aka Neal Warren fake vet *whined like a little limp wristed ladyboi bitch*: You are most likely a lying piece of ****. Here at Sun**** ****eau, we have those Andersen windows; and that crank cover (getting it off that is) is always a crap shoot. Consider your ass ****in' lucky if you got it off without damage. Sincerely, Pleasance's Fake Vet Frecalpheliac Faggot. You look like a pillow biting sissy, little Copro fake vet Eddie.. https://imgur.com/lrQvLto --- LOL |
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