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Window Bar Quick Release Kit

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  • Converts a stationary window bar into a pivoting bar
  • Features a foot-operated emergency quick-release unit
  • Includes hardware for easy installation
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The Window Bar Quick Release Kit converts a stationary Grisham spearpoint window bar into a pivoting unit for quick egress in the event of an emergency. Release is activated from within the home with a foot operated mechanism. All necessary components and installation hardware is included. Emergency release may be required by local building codes and fire ordinances for egress. Color matched for black window bars.
  • Foot-operated emergency quick-release unit
  • Converts stationary window bar to pivoting unit
  • Black powder-coat finish
  • Emergency release may be required by local building codes and fire ordinances for egress
  • All components and installation hardware included
  • Not approved for use in New York city
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Questions & Answers

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Q:Can a burglar pry open the window bar on the outside where it latches to close? Seems they could pry with a screwdriver or other tool?
by|Jun 20, 2022
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A:  Windy City, Prying would be difficult to cause a release. Thank You, Grisham Bros.

by|Jun 21, 2022
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    Q:What prevents a burglar from prying the window bar open where it swings open in an emergency egress?
    by|Jun 14, 2022
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    A:  WindyCity, The window bar locks into place firmly and the release is located out of reach near your baseboard trim. Thank You, Grisham Bros.

    by|Jun 15, 2022
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      Q:What type of maintenance is required for this? Needs lubrication, rust protection, or testing of unit every 6 months?
      by|Jun 8, 2022
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      A:  Windy City, Occasional Lubrication and testing periodically is ideal and really depends on the amount of exposure to harsh weather. Thank You, Grisham Bros.

      by|Jun 10, 2022
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        Q:How many purchasers have actually used this item in a real fire? I'm worried about failure
        by|Jun 8, 2022
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        A:  WindyCity, Not sure how many have actually used in a fire, but is required by code for egress regulations in many towns and cities. Thank You, Grisham Bros.

        by|Jun 12, 2022
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          Customer Reviews

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          newer lock bullets don’t work. kit is defective
          The lock bullets that come with the kit cannot be held by the lock bodies that are included. It seems like they changed the shape of the lock bullet and didnt update the lock body they include in the kit. Weirdly the lock body does hold lock bullets from older security bars. Now the lock bodies are permanently secured to my window with nonreversing screws and I have no way of securing the new security bars. Also, Grisham’s phone number is disconnected. Are they out of business? Do not buy unless you want to do permanent damage to your house
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            These work as advertised, cutting the cable sheath is tricky,...
            These work as advertised, cutting the cable sheath is tricky, be careful not to cut the cable.
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            this product met my expectations, it was a little...
            this product met my expectations, it was a little bit to get the release pins leveled , but i could figured out.
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            Just finished installation (on a 100+ year old house), luckily there were studs right behind the ...
            Just finished installation (on a 100+ year old house), luckily there were studs right behind the window frame, so ended mounting on the window frame (as all the other bars were installed on the house when I purchased it). The parts seem a little flimsy, but it's pretty cheap so, it is expected. You will need a longer 1/2" bit than what is suggested (6") in most cases (I used a 12" bit) to make it all the way through the outer/inner wall. The instructions are very vague, but luckily there's a YouTube video complete with robo voice essentially reading the vague instruction book, but it has video examples of each step which is worth a thousand words. If I had to do again, it would take half the time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7BTxcL-K0Y
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              Poor quality, cheaply made....
              Poor quality, cheaply made.
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              Installation was hard for me because I am not a handyman. I had a friend h...
              Installation was hard for me because I am not a handyman. I had a friend help and it went smoothly. Am very happy with the outcome.
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              I have purchased and installed several of these security window...
              I have purchased and installed several of these security window bar sets. By code they are required to have a quick release installed also. The bars themselves are fine. There are a couple problems with these:First, the window bar supports fit very sloppily. When you assemble them they hang and droop, making a poor fit installation. Also, that makes it very difficult to align the opposite side supports and the quick release apparatus. If you are doing 2 windows it sags a ridiculous amount. It sags so much that the quick release binds and will not release. I had to drill and srcew the supports into place, which is a major pain in the butt.Second, aside from being a sloppy, loose joint when assembled to the bars, the quick release mushroom headed locking mechanism will NOT fully penetrate the locking plate hole. The flange around the head prohibits it from going into the hole deep enough to securely lock in. I have had to cut that flange off to allow the head to penetrate deep enough. Pretty crappy when you pay that much for the quick release kit. These are the only units that I've seen for sale, unfortunately. They are well made, but are very poorly designed.
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