Parting Stop
Parting Stop
Blindstop
Brickmould
Top Sash
Casing
Inside Stop
Stool
Bottom Sash
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Fig. 6A
Windows with Aluminum Tracks
Remove the Old Window
6. If the old window has pre-formed aluminum tracks, there will be no wood
parting stops on the sides, but there will be one on top. Remove the top
parting stop Then remove the staples holding the pre-formed track. There is
also a small aluminum block on the top and bottom of the aluminum track.
It too, must be removed. (Fig. 6-7)
7. Once the staples are removed, both the upper and lower sash-and the
tracks can be removed as a single unit. (Fig 7)
1. Remove the inside mouldings (stops) with a broad chisel and save them for
later use, being careful not to break them. (Fig.1)
2. Any cords and weights, or spring balances can then be removed so that the
old bottom wood sash can be easily removed as shown. Remove the pulleys. 
If the screws can't be backed out because of corrosion, stick the flathead 
screwdriver into the pulley and pry it out. (Fig. 2)
3. Pry out the top parting stop. Pliers can easily remove most stops.(Fig3-4)
4. Pry out the side stops - left and right. For stops that are heavily painted or
stuck, you can use the broad chisel to shear off the part of the stop that pro-
trudes into the jamb. (Fig. 3-4)
5. Once the parting stops are out, the upper sash can be easily removed from
the outer track. (Fig. 5)
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