Caring For Your Andersen Gliding Patio Door ® 400 Series Frenchwood Gliding Patio Door ® 200 Series Narroline Gliding Patio Door ® 200 Series Perma-Shield Gliding Patio Door ® The complete Andersen Owner-To-Owner® limited warranty is available at: www.andersenwindows.com. “Andersen” is a registered trademark of Andersen Corporation. All other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. © 2007 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved.
A ndersen® patio doors are designed for beauty, efficiency and convenience. This booklet shows you how to care for your patio door — how to help keep it looking and working like new. If you have questions about your Andersen patio doors that are not answered in this booklet, please contact your Andersen dealer. The instructions contained in this booklet are general guidelines only. For additional service procedures, installation guidelines, product information or support, log on to www.andersenwindows.
GENERAL FINISHING GUIDELINES Please read the following manufacturer’s instructions for proper care and maintenance of Andersen® products. • If a ladder or scaffolding is needed to reach and remove the protective film from the glass, make sure ladder or scaffolding is secure and care is taken during removal of the film. Failure to do so may result in injury. • Protective film may pose suffocation hazard to children. Properly dispose of film immediately after removal and keep out of reach of children.
GENERAL FINISHING GUIDELINES (CONTINUED) Before painting or staining Andersen® products, please familiarize yourself 4 Exterior Finishing with these general finishing guidelines: DO NOT paint weatherstripping, gaskets, interlocks, jamb liners, silicone beads, insect screens or any surface that has sliding contact with other parts. DO NOT allow painted surfaces to come in contact with other surfaces until thoroughly dry.
GENERAL FINISHING GUIDELINES (CONTINUED) Silicone Instructions • DO NOT paint silicone bead on door panel. Painting the silicone bead will adversely affect door performance. • If silicone bead is damaged, remove it and install a new, high-quality bead of silicone that matches the paint color. • The stile and rail exterior joint is sealed with silicone. If silicone is left on these joints, they will not accept paint.
GENERAL FINISHING GUIDELINES (CONTINUED) Finishing Wood Interior Grilles • Thoroughly read the paint or stain manufacturer’s instructions prior to applying the finish. Failure to do so may result in poor appearance or damage to your grilles. Andersen® gliding patio door grilles are available in a variety of options. If you have a white polycarbonate or painted white interior grille, the interior and exterior surfaces are already finished and no further finishing is required.
GENERAL CLEANING GUIDELINES 7 Cleaning Gliding Patio Door Cleaning Insect Screens Clean your Andersen® products occasionally to keep them looking good and working well. In most regions, they may only require cleaning a few times each year. However, some coastal areas, industrial areas or agricultural areas contain high amounts of airborne particles and may require more frequent washing of your patio doors. Frenchwood® gliding patio doors are available with gliding and retractable insect screens.
GENERAL CLEANING GUIDELINES (CONTINUED) 8 If the insect screen operates stiffly, make sure the rollers are properly seated on the guide. If the bottom appears to be dragging, insert a flat blade screwdriver into the adjusting holes on the inside bottom rail, and turn the screwdriver to raise or lower the screen (Fig. 3). Close the insect screen to within one inch of the side jamb, and make sure the opening is uniform from top to bottom.
SIMPLE ADJUSTMENTS • Wash hardware using a mild detergent and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, pads, or brushes. • Polish chrome finishes using a commercially available chrome polish following manufacturer’s instructions. Oil-Rubbed Bronze or Distressed Bronze • Handling and frequent use create the bronze patina that is the hallmark of the oil-rubbed bronze and distressed bronze finishes. Oil-rubbed bronze and distressed bronze are “living finishes” with no protective coating.
GENERAL INFORMATION 10 Broken Glass In most cases, it is easier and more economical to replace the door panel, rather than the glass. If a glass pane is broken, always cover the damaged area with tape for safety, and cover the floors to avoid damage from falling glass. Consult a qualified glazier or Andersen dealer.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Astragal: The center member of a double door, attached to the fixed or inactive door panel. Casing: A flat, decorative moulding that covers the inside edge of the jambs and the rough openings between the window unit and the wall. Cladding: A low-maintenance material, such as vinyl, on the exterior of a window or patio door unit. Divided light: Glass of a sash or patio door panel that is separated into smaller sections using muntins or grilles.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS (CONTINUED) Light: A single pane of glass within a window or patio door. Also refers to each visible section of glass created by a grille or muntin. Mortise: A recess or slot cut into a board that receives the projecting portion (tenon) of another member in order to form a joint. Muntin: A short bar, used to separate glass in a sash into multiple lights. Also called a windowpane divider or a grille. Panel: The component of a patio door that holds the glass pane.
