Some residents have been having a hard time knowing if the windows are properly locked. Here is a guide to know how to properly lock them. Our building's windows are designed as such a properly locked window cannot be opened without damage.
1. Make sure the top of the top window is properly hooked:
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| CORRECT! Notice how the latch is hooked into the slot. |
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| WARNING! Notice how the latch is NOT hooked into the slot. |
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2. Make sure the middle latch is properly hooked:
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| CORRECT! Notice how the closed black latch is below the upper window's lip. |
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| WARNING! Notice how the closed black latch is NOT below the upper window's lip. | | |
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3. (Recommended) Use the 4-inch Guards:
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| 4-inch guard closed to allow bottom window to slide open all the the way. | | |
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| 4-inch guard open to allow for the bottom window to open 4 inches. |
Using the 4-inch guards does not protect against a savvy someone coming in the back window when you are away, but will protect against immediate entry, and against your child falling out a window.
