Model # Chart

* Window Guard mounting posts attach with 2 inch metal screws to the top and bottom of the interior or exterior (studs beyond the physical frame) of your window frame. The mounting posts into which the telescoping bars lock are 3/4" square. Measure the depth of each window frame to ensure sufficient room exists to mount posts. Shades, blinds, etc. already mounted in the frame may interfere with mounting posts. If the frame is too shallow or if shades or blinds may interfere, child safety window guards can be mounted in studs outside of the window frame. If mounting on the outside of the frame, be sure to add 1-1/2" to the window frame height measurement. The extra 1-1/2" is the width of both side posts.

2) Measure the overall window width exactly. (See Figure 3-2)

This measurement determines the number of bars on guard(s) and the quantity of each guard needed for child safety window protection. (See Style Chart below). Also see illustration below Style Chart.

Style Chart

3) Install window guards according to included instructions for maximum home safety.

Installation instructions can also be obtained by clicking here.

4) Re-measure to insure that maximum openings for child safety are not exceeded.

Federal standards for baby safety and child safety require that there is not more than a 4-inch opening within the guarded area. See illustration on right for correct installation of child safety window guards for casement windows.

The above illustration shows a casement window guarded with two 5-bar guards, mounted side by side.

Double hung windows have two moveable window panels that slide up and down. Single hung windows have only one moveable window panel that slides up from the bottom. Typically, ventilation comes from sliding the bottom panel upwards. Window stops are usually needed to keep the window opening from exceeding 4 inches above the guard.

For maximum baby safety or child safety, follow these instructions exactly:

1) Measure the width inside of the window frame (See Figure 1-1).

* Side posts into which the telescoping bars lock typically mount to the sides of the interior of the window frame. These side posts are 3/4" square. Measure the depth of your window frame to be sure that there is enough room to mount the posts. If there is not, the guard can be mounted on the outside of the window frame. If mounting on the outside of the frame, add 1-1/2" to the window frame width measurement. The extra 1-1/2" is the width of both side posts.

This measurement determines the correct guard model for your double hung or single hung window. (Refer to chart below):

Window Width	Model No.
14 to 17 Inches	SF-GA-1417-24W
17 to 23 Inches	SF-GA-1723-24W
23 to 35 Inches	SF-GA-2335-24W
35 to 58 Inches	SF-GA-3558-24W
58 to 90 Inches	SF-GA-5890-44W
73 to 120 Inches	SF-GA-7320-44W

2) Once you receive your window guard, install it following the included instructions.

Installation instructions can also be obtained by clicking here.

3) Check to insure maximum openings are not violated.

There should be no more than a 4-inch opening anywhere in the guarded area. This includes the area between the top bar on the window guard and the bottom of the opened window panel (See Figure 1-2). Window stops can be used to prevent the bottom window panel from opening above the top of the side posts of the guard (21"). There is a large arrow on the side posts of the guard indicating this height. Window stops can be purchased Installation instructions can also be obtained by clicking here.

The top panel of double hung windows must also be secured. If the top panel can open downwards freely, it allows a child to climb and possibly fall through the top opening. Many modern windows have a locking mechanism already installed to prevent the top panel from opening downwards.

Sliding windows consist of two separate window panels, one or both of which slide horizontally to open (single sliders and double sliders.) Sometimes there is a stationary window between two sliders. NOTE: The shortest mounting bar is requires a 14 inch mounting space. Sometimes this means that only one of the two windows can be opened UNLESS the entire window is covered.

Follow instructions below for proper sizing of slider windows for maximum child safety:

1) Measure the height inside the window frame (See Figure 2-1).

These guards are mounted vertically for sliders, so this measurement determines the correct guard model length. (Refer to Model # Chart below)

Model # Chart

* Mounting posts for the top and bottom of your window frame are 3/4" square. Measure the depth of your window frame for sufficient room for mounting. Verify that there are no shades, blinds, etc. already mounted in the frame that may interfere with the guard. If there is not enough depth, or if shades or blinds may interfere, the guard can be mounted on the outside of the window frame. An exterior mount (but inside the house) requires adding 1-1/2" to the window frame height measurement. The extra 1-1/2" is the width of both side posts.

2) Measure the window width. For single sliders, slide the window fully open and measure the opening. For double sliders, measure the entire window opening (See Figure 2-2).

This measurement determines the total\ number of bars needed for home safey and the quantity of each style guard required to protect the window (See Style Chart below). Also see illustrations below Style Chart.

Style Chart

** Double sliders must be a minimum of 13 inches wide in order for guard to fit inside frame.

3) For maximum child safety, install window guards using the included instructions.

Installation instructions can also be obtained by clicking here.

4) Check to insure maximum openings are not violated.

Federal requirements for child safety and baby safety state that there should be no more than a 4 inch opening in the guarded area. This maximum home safety opening includes the area between the vertical bar on the window guard and the sliding panel of the window when fully opened. See illustrations below for the correct installation for both single and double sliding windows.

The above drawings show the correct guard installation for both types of sliding windows. Since single sliders only open in one V.direction, minimum child safety requires only guarding the maximum opening on that side. If bunk beds or other beds are next to windows that may not be sturdy, consider guarding the entire window with installation of guards above and below the window. The above illustration shows a single slider guarded with a 5-bar guard.

Double sliders open from both sides so the entire window opening must be guarded for home safety. In the above illustration, the window is guarded with two 5-bar guards installed side by side.