Instructions / Assembly

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

FOR NON-INSULATED COMPOSITE OVERLAY GARAGE DOORS

CLEANING & PRESERVING THE DOOR

Both the exterior steel of the door and the inside steel surface of the door

should be periodically cleaned and waxed at least twice a year or four times

a year for harsh environments (such as coastal regions and areas with high

road salt, etc.). Failure to do so may result in loss of warranty coverage.

For further questions about the requirements, refer to the warranty

page at the end of this manual or contact Clopay Consumer Services.

Cleaning & Waxing

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Help prevent damage (rusting) caused by foreign matter or salt adhering

to the door.

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Assist to restore the look of factory-applied ﬁnish by removing dirt and

chalking.

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For how-to video scan the QR code to the right

or visit: https://vimeo.com/106434183

Cleaning the Door

Working from top to bottom of the door sections, use a well soaked cloth,

sponge or soft bristle brush with either of the following solutions:

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One cup of Simple Green

or other non-toxic biodegradable cleaner (less

than 0.5% phosphate) into two gallons of warm water -OR-

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Household liquid dishwashing detergent such as Dawn

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DO NOT use scouring powders or solvents when cleaning the door.

If preparing to paint, see cleaning instructions under "Painting" in

this manual.

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Rinse door with clean water to complete cleaning and allow to dry.

NOTE: Be sure to clean behind stop molding on the sides and top of the

door.

Waxing the Door

After cleaning, use liquid car wax (not paste) to preserve the door’s ﬁnish.

This is especially important in coastal and harsh environments. Be sure to

wax any surface that may be exposed to elements such as salt, including

the interior of the bottom section of the door.

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To apply the wax, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

NOTE: Be careful not to get wax on decorative hardware as this may

cause discoloration.

WINDOW CARE

Snap-In Decorative Inserts

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Decorative inserts are designed to snap in and out of the window frame

and may be installed on the inside or outside of the window.

NOTE: DO NOT remove screws from the window frame.

Removing Decorative Inserts for Cleaning & Painting Purposes

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The grilles have tabs on each end of each leg.

To remove, pull the center of the insert ﬁrmly out of the window.

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Replacing the grilles is the reversal of the process described for removal.

The four tabs must be pressed under the lip in the window frame.

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For how-to video scan the QR code to the right

or visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KzyaFI6SfE

Window Cleaning

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Clean glass with a mild solution of a dishwashing detergent

and a soft cloth.

• For acrylic impact or decorative windows: These windows CAN

ONLY be washed using a clean, soft sponge or cloth with a mild dish

soap and lukewarm water. Dry with soft cloth or chamois to prevent

spotting.

• DO NOT use any ammoniated, abrasive or solvent-based cleaners of

any kind. DO NOT brush, scrub or scrape these windows.

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After cleaning, rinse thoroughly.

! CAUTION

Use care when handling decorative windows to avoid scraping or

scratching the surface.

Glass Replacement

! WARNING

To avoid injury, use extreme caution in handling glass window pane.

When frame is removed, exposed steel edge of door may be sharp.

Avoid contact with steel edges. Always wear safety glasses and gloves.

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If the door is equipped with windows, and glass should need

replacement, follow the steps below:

1) With someone holding the outside frame, remove screws from the

inside frame retainer.

2) Pull inside frame out of door. Carefully remove broken or old glass.

3) Insert new glass.

4) With someone holding outside frame, reinsert screws into inside

frame, securing glass.

APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING MODELS

Non-Insulated Composite Overlay Doors GH, GHV