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OPERATION &

ADJUSTMENT OF WINDOWS

RATIONEL AURA and Rationel AURAPLUS

SIDE HUNG SIDE GUIDED WINDOW/
WINDOW SIDE SWING WINDOW
OPERATION OPERATION
The window handle can be used to carry out the The window handle can be used to carry out the
following three functions: following three functions:
1) open the window 1) open the window
2) close the window 2) close the window
3) secure the window in the ventilation position 3) secure the window in the ventilation position

The handle in side hung windows is over 424mm wide and SIDE-GUIDED WINDOW / SIDE-SWING WINDOW
530mm high are connected to a friction brake that can keep the The side-guided window can open in the hinge side making it
window open. (Note: not suitable in strong winds.) The friction possible to clean the outside of the window.
brake is activated by turning the handle to the vertical position
when the window has reached the desired opening location. The side-swing window can swing open so that the outside can be
cleaned from the inside. The opening angle depends on the sash
Alternatively the window can be secured in the ventilation width. When opening the sash, an opening restrictor releases
position by turning the handle to vertical position when the (illustration A) which must be deactivated to swing the sash to
closing mechanism catch is located above the outer of the the cleaning position. The opening restrictor (illustration A) also
two holes in the receiver plate located in the jamb. works as a cleaning catch when the sash has been fully opened.

Please note - not all insurance companies cover break-ins You can also use the ventilation position by turning the handle
committed through windows in ventilation position. Please to vertical position. The closing mechanism must catch the
check with your insurer. outer of the two holes in the receiver plate located in the jamb.
The window is secured but allows fresh air into the room.
Double casement windows can be fitted with a false
mullion to comply with local fire regulations. The handle on Please note - not all insurance companies cover break-ins
the secondary leaf has a built-in child safety device. committed through windows in ventilation position.
Please check with your insurer.
ADJUSTMENT
If required, the height of the sash within the frame can be ADJUSTMENT
adjusted by turning the adjustment screws in the jambs To adjust the sash height loosen the set screw placed
(illustration A). Use a 5mm Allen key for this purpose. horizontally at the lower hinge using a 2.5mm Allen key
Sideways adjustment is also done by using a 5mm Allen (illustration A). Adjust the sash either up or down by turning the
key (illustration B). set screw placed vertically at the bottom of the lower hinge using
It is important that the screws are turned evenly to avoid a 4mm Allen key (illustration B) and finish by fastening the first
distortion. screw again. For sidewards adjustment turn the adjustment screw
placed at the top and at the bottom of the frame (illustration C).

A B C A B C E

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