Dragon Sash Window Pet Door - Installation Instructions

LOCKING YOUR WINDOW

For a temporary lock, place a removable wooden dowel or charley bar in either track above the window, shown here. For a permanent lock, install a screw in the track immediately above the window on both sides. You will no longer be able to raise the window.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if my window is slightly too narrow?

The sash can be trimmed up to 3/4” in cases where it is a bit too wide to fit into the track. Remove the spring-loaded adjustment pieces using a #2 Phillips head screwdriver. Using a clamp and a flat surface, cut off the flanges using a jigsaw with a metal cutting blade. You can also use a hacksaw, though it is more labor intensive and you may end up with a less clean cut. The dark area marks where you can trim:

What if my window doesn’t open enough?

Some windows will have stops that prevent them from fully raising up. In some cases, these can be removed allowing it to go up far enough to get the sash in place. You want to be careful when removing them, as it could damage the window or void the window’s warranty.

What if the track is too narrow for the pet door?

The spring adjustment pieces are slightly wider than the rest of the pet door, which may prevent it from fitting in the track. There are several potential solutions. One, you can trim one of the flanges off the spring-loaded adjustment piece, turning the "U" shape at the end into an “L". Alternatively, you can remove just one of the adjustment pieces with a Phillips head screwdriver and add shims for a snug fit.

You could also use a small piece of board in the channel of the adjustment piece, shown here. This board can be thinner and extend into the track giving the tension you need to hold it in place. Last option would be to install the sash using brackets to screw it into the track. Brackets would need to be made or purchased from your local hardware store.

What can I do if the track is wider than the pet door?

If the track is too wide to support the sash upright, you can use foam weather stripping or shims inserted into the track on the sides and/or bottom to fill up any of the gaps causing it to wobble. For a more permanent option, you can toe nail the sash into the framing with screws.

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