John Sterling window guardsprotect children and pets from window falls. This 1136 model is 22 inches high and expands to 24 to 43 inches wide. There is a window locking channel with optional locking hole. This window guard can be used in bedrooms and non-sleeping areas. A child safety device, this window guard made in the USA , protects double hung window openings from 22 to 26 inches high and from 24 to 42 inches wide. Or mount the guard vertically to protect the opening in a slider window or casement window that measures 22 to 26 inches wide and from 22 to 42 inches high. John SterlingSecurity and Safety Window Guard 6 bar has a 20-1/8" crossbar height and 21-13/16" overall height. JS-1136 windowguards need a vertical space of 21-13/16 inches for installation: the coverage for security is 20-1/8 inches .
The 1130 Series Child Safety Window Guards for Sleeping and Non-Sleeping Areas are Swing Open John Sterling Security Guards that Include a Locking Channel and Safety Release Lever. Install Horizontally or Vertically to Protect Double Hung Windows, Sliders or Casement Windows. Use in homes, apartments, and day care centers.
John Sterling window guards are designed for safety and provide home security, too. Each year in the USA, over 15,000 children fall from open windows. Many die or suffer serious injuries from landing on concrete or other hard surfaces.
NOTE: Check with your local building inspection department for window guard requirements for your locality.
NOTE: New Jersey Law now requires the window guard cover the entire lower half of a double hung or single hung window, from the top of the sill to the bottom half of the upper sash, with less than a 4 inch gap above and below the guard. Choose BK-1130 series fixed mount window security guards for Non-Sleeping Room Windows.
Childproofing windows with 1120, 1130 or 1170 series off-white or black John Sterling window guards is a must for multi-level homes, apartments, condos or homes where windows are close to the floor. John Sterling window guards have solid steel bars to add security to any window. For baby and child safety, install window guards on any window more than 12 feet above ground level, windows 2nd through 6th story, or at any level where a child could fall or climb through an open window. Window screens are not strong enough to keep children safe from window falls. Check local city codes prior to help you select the proper type of window guards to protect your children.
John Sterling Security and Child Safety Window Guard 1130 Series. Swing Open Escape Type Window Guard Features:
Window Type to Protect: Double hung, sliders or casement windows.
Window Locations: Sleeping and non-sleeping rooms.
Bar Spacing: 3.5 inches. Exceeds 4 inch recommended safety standard for child window bars.
Bar Diameter: 5/16 Inch.
Mounting Options: Horizontal or vertical installations.
Stacking: Fit units side by side or vertical stack to fit window width or height.
Standard Color: Off White.
Construction: Steel window guards
Strength Test: Tested to withstand 150 lb. force at maximum extended width.
Operational Type: Swing Open emergency exit window guards. Are NOT removable from window.
Locking Hole: Locking clip or lock option.
Manufacturer: John Sterling Corporation, Richmond IL.
Made in USA.
Manufacturers Limited Warranty: Replacement of any part found defective in material or workmanship. Warranty is limited strictly to replacement of the defective part and does not cover any other expenses which may arise in the use or replacement of such part.
Mounting Options: Recessed or Surface Mount. Surface Mount burglar bar installation is easier as screws are easier to drive and less accessible to intruders on the outside.
Tamper Resistant: Option to drill out the Phillips cross slots in each screw to make tamper resistant.
Installation Options: Double Hung, Sliders or Casement Windows only. Mount security bars over both upper and lower window sashes or over lower sash only as desired.
Sterling Child and Window Security Guards when properly installed will tend to discourage illegal intruders. But no protection is absolute. With enough time and tools a determined criminal can defeat any barrier.
Installation Requirements:
Install only in solid, non-rotting window tracks. Expand Guard to fit tightly into outside window track.
Temporarily support Guard in level position NO MORE THAN 4 inches from sill to upper half of bottom bar . Mark location of holes on each side. Remove Guard and drill 5/32" diameter. pilot holes 1 inch deep.
Re-position Guard and mount with #10 one way screws (included.)
Raise the inner window NO MORE THAN 4 inches above the lower half of the top bar. Position "L" shaped stops so as to limit the opening above the Window Guard to a maximum of 4 inches.
