These window guards have a locking channel with a padlock hole, use the fire safety release pin that an adult can remove to allow the window guard to swing open for escape. Fire safety release pin is placed out of the reach of small children: requires moderate force to remove.  Remove the pin. Lift bars free of slots in lock channel and swing the guard open. 

Swing Open Window Guards with 5 Bars 

This, John Sterling 1135 window guards is for sleeping or non-sleeping rooms. Each window guard is 18 inches high and expands to fill a space that is 24 to 42 inches wide. The five window bars are made of sturdy steel that is painted white. Each security bar unit consists of a 5 bar window guard that needs a vertical space of 18 inches for installation with a coverage for security of 16 5/16 inches.

Install these swing open John Sterling burglar bar windows in basement windows, garage windows or any home window. Because each window guard includes a locking channel and safety release lever, you can escape fires or other disasters by swinging open the bars. Mount bars either horizontally or vertically. 

Protect Children in Homes, Day Care Centers and Apartment Buildings and Protect Against Burglars. 

Baby safety, child safety and home safety experts agree that children must be protected from falls from windows. John Sterling window guards are designed for safety and provide home security, too. Each year in the USA, over 15,000 children fall from open windows. Many die or suffer serious injuries from landing on concrete or other hard surfaces. 

Window screens are not strong enough to keep children safe from window falls. Check local city codes prior to help you select the proper type of window guards to protect your children. 

John Sterling Security and Child Safety Window Guard 1130 Series. Swing Open Escape Type Window Guard 

 Features: 

• Window Type to Protect: Double hung, sliders or casement windows.
  
• Window Locations: Sleeping and non-sleeping rooms.
  
• Bar Spacing: 3.5 inches. Exceeds 4 inch recommended safety standard for child window bars.
  
• Bar Diameter: 5/16 ^th Inch.
  
• Mounting Options: Horizontal or vertical installations.
  
• Stackable: Fit units side by side or vertical stack to fit window width or height.
  
• Standard Color: Off White.
  
• Construction: Steel window guards
  
• Strength Test: Tested to withstand 150 lb. force at maximum extended width.
  
• Operational Type: Swing Open emergency exit window guards. Are NOT removable from window.
  
• Locking Hole: Locking clip or lock option.
  
• Made in USA.
  
•  Mounting Options: Recessed or Surface Mount. Surface Mount burglar bar installation is easier as screws are easier to drive and less accessible to intruders on the outside.
  
• Tamper Resistant: Option to drill out the Phillips cross slots in each screw to make tamper resistant.
  
• Installation Options: Double Hung, Sliders or Casement Windows only.  Mount security bars over both upper and lower window sashes or over lower sash only as desired.
  

Sterling Child and Window Security Guards when properly installed will tend to discourage illegal intruders.  But no protection is absolute.  With enough time and tools a determined criminal can defeat any barrier. 

Installation Requirements: 

• Install only in solid, non-rotting window tracks.  Expand Guard to fit tightly into outside window track.
  
• Temporarily support Guard in level position NO MORE THAN 4 inches from sill to upper half of bottom bar .  Mark location of holes on each side.  Remove Guard and drill 5/32" diameter. pilot holes 1 inch deep.
  
• Re-position Guard and mount with #10 screws (included.)
  
• Raise the inner window NO MORE THAN 4 inches above the lower half of the top bar.  Position "L" shaped stops so as to limit the opening above the Window Guard to a maximum of 4 inches.
  

NOTE: Check with your local building inspection department for window guard requirements for your locality. 

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