Use And Care Manual

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BOYD ARCHITECTURAL GRADE WINDOW
GLASS CARE AND MAINTENANCE
GLASS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA “TO DO” AND “DO NOT DO” LIST:
TO DO DO NOT DO
DO CLEAN GLASS WHEN DIRT AND RESIDUE APPEAR DO NOT START CLEANING WITHOUT READING THE
ENTIRE GANA BULLETIN ON GLASS CLEANING
DO DETERMINE IF COATED GLASS
SURFACES ARE EXPOSED
DO NOT USE SCRAPERS OF ANY SIZE
OR TYPE FOR CLEANING GLASS
DO EXERCISE SPECIAL CARE WHEN
CLEANING COATED GLASS SURFACES
DO NOT ALLOW DIRT AND RESIDUE TO REMAIN
ON GLASS FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME
DO AVOID CLEANING TINTED AND COATED GLASS
SURFACES IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT
DO NOT BEGIN CLEANING GLASS WITHOUT
KNOWING IF A COATED SURFACE IS EXPOSED
DO START CLEANING AT THE TOP OF THE BUILDING AND
CONTINUE TO LOWER LEVELS
DO NOT CLEAN TINTED OR COATED
GLASS IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT
DO SOAK THE GLASS SURFACE WITH A CLEAN WATER
AND SOAP SOLUTION TO LOOSEN DIRT AND DEBRIS
DO NOT ALLOW WATER OR CLEANING RESIDUE TO
REMAIN ON THE GLASS OR ADJACENT MATERIALS
DO USE A MILD, NON-ABRASIVE
COMMERCIAL WINDOW CLEANING SOLUTION
DO NOT BEGIN CLEANING WITHOUT
RINSING EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS
DO USE A SQUEEGEE TO REMOVE
ALL OF THE CLEANING SOLUTION
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANING
SOLUTIONS OR MATERIALS
DO DRY ALL CLEANING SOLUTION FROM
WINDOW GASKETS, SEALANTS, AND FRAMES
DO NOT ALLOW METAL PARTS OF CLEANING
EQUIPMENT TO CONTACT THE GLASS
DO CLEAN ONE SMALL WINDOW AND CHECK TO
SEE IF PROCEDURES HAVE CAUSED ANY DAMAGE
DO NOT TRAP ABRASIVE PARTICLES BETWEEN THE
CLEANING MATERIALS AND THE GLASS SURFACE
DO BE AWARE OF AND FOLLOW THE GLASS SUPPLIER’S
SPECIFIC CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS
DO NOT ALLOW OTHER TRADES TO LEAN TOOLS
OR MATERIALS AGAINST THE GLASS SURFACE
DO CAUTION OTHER TRADES AGAINST ALLOWING
OTHER MATERIALS TO CONTACT THE GLASS
DO NOT ALLOW SPLASHED MATERIALS
TO DRY ON THE GLASS SURFACE
DO WATCH FOR AND PREVENT CONDITIONS
THAT CAN DAMAGE THE GLASS
DO READ THE ENTIRE GANA BULLETIN ON GLASS
CLEANING BEFORE STARTING TO CLEAN GLASS
3. CARE DURING INSTALLATION
Cleaning of glass and windows must be done and monitored during all stages of installation and construction.
Upon arrival to the jobsite and installation, windows and glass should be wiped down and cleaned. During the
construction phase, cleaning of the glass and windows should be done by soaking with clean water, then applying
a mild soap solution to loosen any dirt, dust, and debris. Use a non-abrasive or cloth brush to apply a non-abrasive
cleanser to the glass. Before the cleanser becomes dry, use a squeegee and dry the glass. After drying the glass and
window frame, a blue max or similar protective film may be applied to protect from new construction debris, dust,
paint, welding spatter, or contaminates; these must be tested prior to application to avoid damaging the finish.
NOTE: Make sure not to hit, nick, or scratch
glass with any metal or sharp object.