Does this need to be screwed into the window frame or is it a tension rod system?
1177945
It's a tension rod system. I don't actually own it, but I bought for my daughter-in-law and that's what she tells me.
1177946
It's both--a tension system & then it is recommended to screw the side supports into the window frame. It was easy to assemble & install. Looks nice too! Space saver!
1177947
It is a tension rod system but the manufacurers give you screws and tell you to screw it into the window frame also. There are holes for the screws in the sides that you push into place. They tell you to not to install it without the screws, but I say it depends on how heavy the plants are that you are putting on the shelves. I fits pretty snug.
1363512
It's pretty straight forward. Twist the locking tab to the left to loosen and right to tighten. Clamp it onto your window sill with it loose and tighten it.
452940
You are suppose to screw it into the frame. It doesn't stick out as far as I thought it would.
768439
I have it attached direct to the frame with the supplied hardware and screws. It was pretty easy.
2187993
You have to attach a block to the windowsill with 2-3 inch screws. I had to drill holes through my aluminum window frame and into the wood. When completed, the block was quite secure. In my case it doesn't interfere with the operation of the window, so I leave the block attached during the winter when I remove the air conditioner. The rest of the support assembly is easily removed. I hope that helps.
153450
We haven't needed to use ours for awhile, but as I recall, it has a tension pole installation.Hope this helps.
171764
Yes to the door frame- depends on the quality of your construction. Wouldn't recommend using anything in conjunction with this device as it does not screw in. I got it to come off the wall mid explosive pull-up once. It's a door pullup bar so expect a compromise from a stand alone unit.
1384839
No need for screws. It is a tension rod..mine hasn't fallen down yet. Not to mention I've also hung wet laundry from it, and it hasn't collapsed on me once from any extra weight..
91209
I did not bolt mine in I used a wooden block at the top of the double hung window to keep the window from opening and it kept the unit stable. It is not very heavy so it's easy to remove
770754
It's a tension rod so I just pull it in to take it down, clean, and then squeeze it to place back in. Have not had any issues.
448342
You do have to screw it in, two screws, very easy to do. Install takes less than 5 mins per window.
1821714
It's a tension rod, and pretty stable once up, so if you can put it between the door that doesn't move and the side of the outside opening, I think it would stay as long as you have about an inch square of flat surface at each end of the rod. I hope this helps.I also want to say that we used ours last winter (in Phoenix that's when you leave doors open), and we were very pleased with the quality - surprised even. We rolled it up and put it away for the summer, but I see no reason why we won't be able to use it year after year.
1235775
I do not understand as you're going to put in a window frame ? explain to me a little more
171503
If the hose is coming of at the unit give it a twist it should lock into place.If the hose is coming of at the window kit you can screw in the hose in farther.
177833
You have 5" between the shades, more than enough to put the cranking rod in place. You need to have a convenient storage space for the 2 cranking rods. Shouldn't expectany install issues.
1376297
You can install it with the rod, or without the rod. The rod length is fixed; it's short.
984449
Yes. You twist the rod until it is about an inch longer than the space in which you want to hang it, lock it, then compress it and slide it into place. That inch of added tension seems to hold it place very well.