1. Mount the balances into the outer frame, do not over-tighten the screws as this will distort the balance.

2. Attach the tensioning tool to the bottom pin of the balance rod. Make sure the the end hooks of the tensioning tool are fully engaged on the lower pin of the balance rod.
Contact between the tensioning tool is required and the balance rod lower pin must be maintained at all times.
A firm grip of the tensioning tool is required at all times when in use. Do not let the balance rod rotate as this will result in loss of tension. Connect the top pin into the centre slot on the pivot shoe and allow the balance to retract fully before releasing the tensioning tool.

Note: To avoid damaging the balance, it is essential that it is not distorted whenever fitting, connecting or tensioning balances. No side loading should be applied as this will permanently affect the balance.

3. To engage the balance rod in the pivot shoe, the balance should be extended down by means of the tensioning tool until the upper pin of the bracket can be fully engaged in the central slot of the pivot shoe.
The tensioning tool can now be disengaged.
If fitting Regualr or Heavy Duty Alumatilt see below for tensioning details.

4. Tensioning for Regualr or Heavy Duty Alumatilt balances.
To tension the balance it is necessary to apply the appropriate number of turns, in a clockwise direction, shown on the job sheet or tensioning chart, DATASHT-00086.
Always tension both balances identically.
During tensioning, position the end of the rod approx. 50mm down from the bottom of the aluminium tube, once tensioned insert the upper pin into the central slot in the pivot shoe.

5. Tensioning ULTRALIFT balances.
Ultrashift balances are pre-tensioned when manufactured and therefore should not normally require tensioning on the window. As a feature of their design the tension can be increased or decreased by a maximum which equals 1kg sash weight.
This adjustment is a maximum and any further adjustment may damage the balance.

If adjustment of the Ultralift balance is required, attach the tensioning tool to the bottom pin and remove the rod from the pivot shoe.
Allow the bracket to retract to within approx. 50mm of the end of the tube.
To release tension, rotate the balance one turn anti-clockwise, and no further.
To add tension, rotate the balance one turn clockwise, and no further.
Reconnect the balance rod to the pivot shoe and check the operation of the sash.
Always tension both balances identically.