42 MANUAL SKYLIGHT OPERATOR SYSTEM - Truth

1 SKYLIGHT 42 MANUAL SKYLIGHT . OPERATOR SYSTEM . Add Value To Your Operable SKYLIGHT The Truth SKYLIGHT OPERATOR SYSTEM offers you the flexibility the marketplace demands, the quality your windows deserve, easy factory or field installation and a means to keep your SKYLIGHT hardware inventories both cost effective and efficient. The Truth SKYLIGHT OPERATOR SYSTEM is easy to install and compatible with wood, metal or vinyl framed skylights. Truth 's special high gear reduction provides the low torque needed to lift a maximum sash weight of 140 pounds ( kg.) with minimum effort. For ease of factory or field installations, the steel chain is detachable at the sash. The sprocket and chain are made from 11660 HAND KNOB & 11573 30662 HEX BALL DRIVE ADAPTER.

2 Hardened steel to provide years of T-HANDLE (see Fig. 14-15) (see Fig. 19). continuous, chatter-free operation. An The Hand Knob and T-Handle are The Hex Ball Drive Adapter is for use acetal case liner keeps the chain and available for those who prefer to use where pole operation is required. sprocket sliding smoothly, easing the something other than the standard Available in a color to match the force required to open the window. Crank Handle, or where mini-blinds, OPERATOR , the Hex Ball Drive Adapter is The high-pressure, zinc die-cast case is sunshades, insect screens, etc. will not individually bagged in a bulk package. phosphate coated, electrostatically allow the Crank Handle to be used. The Attaches with a set screw.

3 For use painted to provide a finish that resists Hand Knob and T-Handle are zinc die- with poles that have a hex ball end. chipping and flaking. The worm gear cast, and attaches with a set screw and painted to match the OPERATOR . NOT SKYLIGHT POLES (see Fig. 8 & 11). is made from hardened steel for lasting These rigid anodized aluminum Adjust- service. FOR USE WITH STRAIGHT DRIVE. UNLESS HANDLE EXTENSIONS able SKYLIGHT Poles feature free-turning STRAIGHT DRIVE (see Fig. 4) ARE USED. ABS hand grips for years of reliable The Straight Drive is recommended for service and a locking collar to lock the use in installations where pole 31000 EYELET ADAPTER pole at a desired length, or to reduce its operation is required (especially steep- (see Fig.))

4 17) size for convenient storage. MANUAL pitched roofs). Recommended Screws: The Eyelet Adapter is for use where the SKYLIGHT Poles are available in two See Mounting Options in Fig. 2. pole operation is required. Available different adjustable lengths - four to six with a zinc die-cast or painted finish. feet, or six to ten feet with either Hook ANGLE DRIVE (see Fig. 3) Attaches with a set screw. The Eyelet or Hex Ball Drives - each to provide The Angle Drive is recommended for Adapter is individually bagged in a easy access to remote OPERATOR easily accessible installations where the bulk package. For use with poles that locations. Optional three foot pole use of the standard crank handle is have a hook end.

5 Extensions #30681 (see Fig. 8) are also warranted. It may sometimes be used available. For inventory convenience, in pole applications (see application 10453 HOOK ADAPTER master packages of 20 fully assembled information for SKYLIGHT pole systems (see Fig. 16) SKYLIGHT poles individually packaged in and misc. hardware). Recommended The Hook Adapter is for use where pole one master carton are available. Also Screws: See Mounting Options in Fig. 2. operation is required. Available with a available is Truth 's #30476 Clerestory zinc die-cast or painted finish. Attaches Pole Crank (see Fig. 11). This pole HANDLES (see Fig. 12-13) with a set screw. The Hook Adapter is operates by means of a flexible shaft Drive Module components offer individually bagged in a bulk package.

6 Inside a tubular metal housing. This application Crank For use with poles that have a hook end. product is to be used as an alternative Handles come in standard and long to the hook pole and universal joint versions. Each are zinc die-cast, 40096 AND 40097 HANDLE. EXTENSIONS (see Fig. 9) assembly in clerestory applications. finished to Truth 's standards. They This product must be used with the attach to the Drive Module with a set Handle/Adapter Extensions ensure that proper clearance is provided for either Adapter #20550 (see Fig. 10) which is screw. They are available in bulk sold separately. quantities, each individually bagged to Handle Cranks or Hex and Hook protect the finish and to insure the set Adapters.

7 They are available in either screw does not get lost. NOT FOR 2" or 4" lengths, mount easily between USE WITH STRAIGHT DRIVE the spline and Handle or Adapter and UNLESS HANDLE EXTENSIONS are painted to match. ARE USED. 44. 42 MANUAL SKYLIGHT . OPERATOR SYSTEM . WARRANTY: Truth TIPS: PRODUCT APPLICATION. Protected under the terms of the Truth 1. To keep the SKYLIGHT OPERATOR ASSISTANCE: Warranty for Window and Door operating efficiently and trouble free, If you are designing a new window Manufacturers and Authorized Truth recommends that the OPERATOR profile, or are having difficulty Distributors. Refer to Truth 's Terms chain be lubricated once a year with a selecting hardware for your window, and Conditions for further details.

8 Spray silicone lubricant. please contact Truth . Our highly trained Technical Service Staff can FINISH: Electrostatically applied, 2. The secret to a successful pole assist you with the selection of the durable coatings that provide excellent operated SKYLIGHT is to minimize the appropriate hardware to meet your resistance to chipping, scratching and approach angle of the pole to the performance requirements, as well as corrosion while maintaining color SKYLIGHT OPERATOR . This is most easily providing personalized application stability for years in direct sunlight. accomplished by using a Truth Straight drawings. Please refer to Truth 's Color Chart for Drive whenever pole operation is examples of Truth 's most popular finish required.

9 To figure the minimum angle INCLUDE Truth SPECS IN YOUR. options. Truth also offers a wide range of approach for a straight drive and a NEXT SKYLIGHT PROJECT: of decorative "plated" finishes - contact given pole SYSTEM , subtract the SKYLIGHT operating hardware should be Truth for additional information on maximum operational angle of a given suited for roof windows, and SKYLIGHT availability of these finishes on specific pole SYSTEM from the roof pitch (see installation for wood, PVC, and metal product lines. Fig. 5). For an angle drive, do the market. SKYLIGHT hardware shall be same as with the straight drive and add provided with a special high quality ORDERING INFORMATION: 34 degrees. Pole length, SKYLIGHT gear reduction (high output torque) to 1.

10 Select Drive needed: height, and room layout will then meet required maximum sash weight Straight Drive (painted) determine what approach angle is of 140 lbs. ( kg.), unit to be Angle Drive (painted). needed for a particular application. constructed of high pressure zinc 2. Specify finish number. diecast case with phosphate finish, 3. The design of the Straight Drive electrostatically painted and oven 3. Choose method of operation for does not allow a handle or hand knob baked. Hardware to be complete with Elevated Applications: to be applied directly to it. If it is steel chain, sprocket, and detachable #10637 - Telescoping Pole (Hex Ball desirable to operate a straight drive sash bracket. The steel chain design Drive), with a handle or hand knob, a handle must include interlocking solid and #30662 - Hex Ball Drive Adapter, or extension can be used as an adapter.