| To
prevent
the
possibility
of
a
window
fall
in
your
home,
please
follow
the
simple
instructions
listed
below:
Window
Safety
Check
List
(
) 1.
Determine
which
windows
are dangerous.
Keep
in
mind,
even
a
fall
of
6
feet
can
cause
serious
injury
or
death
to
a
small
child.
Never
depend
on
window
screens
to
protect
your
children
from
a
fall.
Today's
window
screens
are
only
secured
with
a
thin
rubber
gasket
and
are
not
designed
or
intended
to
be
a
childproof
barrier.
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)
2.
Take
preliminary
actions
to
avoid
a
catastrophe.
Keep
furniture
a
safe
distance
away
from
windows
to
prevent
children
from
climbing
near
them.
Until
window
guards
are
installed,
open
windows
from
the
top,
not
the
bottom,
whenever
possible.
Do
not
exceed
an
open
spacing
of
more
than
4
inches
for
any
gap.
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)
3.
Determine
which
type
of
windows
you
have
and
take
measurements.
These
are
the
most
common
types
of
windows,
where
the
bottom
pane
opens
vertically.
If
the
top
pane
is
moveable,
this
is
a
double
hung
window.
If
the
top
pane
is
fixed,
it
is
a
single
hung
window.
For
these
types
of
windows,
take
a
left
to
right
measurement
inside
the
window frame (See above illustration).
Consult
the
individual
manufacturer's
instructions
for
proper
installation.
Casement
windows
do
not
have
a
top
and
bottom
pane,
the
entire
panel(s)
open
by
either
sliding
horizontally
or
by
opening
outwards
with
a
crank.
It
is
important
that
the
entire
opening
is
guarded
for
this
type
of
window
because
the
entire
panel
opens.
In
some
cases,
guards
can
be
mounted
vertically
on
these
types
of
windows.
In
other
cases,
it
is
best
to
mount
the
guards
horizontally
and
stack
them
vertically.
For
this
type
of
window,
take
a
left
to
right
measurement
inside
the
window
frame
and
also
measure
the
overall
height
inside
the
window
frame.
Contact
the
supplier
with
this
information
to
determine
the
best
method
to
guard
these
windows.
Consult
the
individual
manufacturer's
instructions
for
proper
installation.
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)
4.
Install
window
guards
and
window
stops
on
all
windows
that
propose
a
hazard.
Points
to
consider
when
selecting
a
window
guard:
** For
windows
on
or
below
the
6th
floor,
window
guards
must
be
easily
removeable
by
adults
and
older
children
in
case
of
emergency.
** Try to choose a guard that conforms
to the ASTM Standard (F2090-01a) for window guards.
**
Look
for
guards
that
come
with
either
a
guarantee
or
a
warranty. It is not worth jeopardizing your childrens' safety with
inferior window guards.
**
Contact
a
manufacturer
of
a
window
guard.
Do
they
offer
product
knowledge,
technical
assistance
and
product
assistance?
** Be sure to select the correct window
guard for your type of window. Installing the wrong window guard can be
dangerous and greatly increase the risk of accidental window falls.
Locate
a
window
guard
supplier
and
order
guards
for
all
necessary
windows.
Purchase
window
stops
(available
at
many
hardware
stores).
Install
window
guards
and
window
stops
together.
Be
sure
that
window
stops
are
installed
to
prevent
the
window
from
being
opened
more
than
4
inches
above
the
top
bar
of
the
window
guard.
Make
sure
that
all
adults
and
older
children
in
the
household
know
how
to
remove
the
window
guard
in
case
of
emergency.
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)
5)
Check
window
guard(s)
and
window
stops
frequently.
Make
sure
that
all
window
guards
and
window
stops
are
secure
and
operating
correctly.
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)
6)
Never
leave
children
unattended
!
Window
guards
are
intended
as
a
deterrent
to
window
falls,
but
not
as
a
replacement
for
proper
adult
supervision.
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