How to Fit a Concealed Window Restrictor

If you are fitting a concealed window restrictor you will need:

• A drill
• A window restrictor

Step 1 : Select the restrictor and fit the restrictor arm

• Hold the window with your hand move the window back and forth to simulate the window opening and closing while holding the stud in place.
• When you are happy with the position and the restrictor closes smoothly mark off with a pencil where you want the stud to be placed.
• Once positioned drill two pilot holes into the outer window frame.
• Hold the restrictor in place over the pre drilled holes.
• Using the drill, drill the screws into place.
• Check the restrictor arm is firmly in place but that the arm can be moved as desired.

Step 2: Insert the restrictor stud

• Feel the underside of the window inner frame.
• Locate where you think the stud needs to be placed.
• Hold firmly in place whilst drilling the stud into place.

Step 3:  Engage the restrictor and complete these final checks.

• Pull the window in towards the closed position to engage the restrictor.
• To release the restrictor gently push the arm towards the inside of the window to fully open the window.

To fit a concealed window restrictor simply:

1. Select the restrictor and fit the restrictor arm.
2. Insert the restrictor stud.
3. Engage the restrictor and complete final checks.