This standard defines the test method for determining the force required when engaging or releasing the hardware of a window. It also assesses the forces or torques necessary for releasing the hardware and commencing movement of the casements or sashes, in both opening and closing directions. It is applicable to manually operated hardware. The tests are applicable to products with those specific items of hardware with which the product is to be placed on the market.The standard is applicable to products of any materials.
Registration number (WIID)
759
Scope
This standard defines the test method for determining the force required when engaging or releasing the hardware of a window. It also assesses the forces or torques necessary for releasing the hardware and commencing movement of the casements or sashes, in both opening and closing directions. It is applicable to manually operated hardware. The tests are applicable to products with those specific items of hardware with which the product is to be placed on the market.The standard is applicable to products of any materials.
