GENERAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL Part# YSM1 July 2013
General Service and Maintenance Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGES 1. General Information …………………………………………………… 2 2. Glass Care, Maintenance and Cleaning …….……………………. 3-6 2.a. 2.b. 2.c. 2.d. General Glass Care and Cleaning …….…………………….. 3 Cleaning of Coated or Reflective Surfaces …….…………… 4 Deglazing and Reglazing for Wet Glazed Applications …….. 5 Deglazing and Reglazing for Tape Glazing Applications ….. 6 3. Finish Care, Maintenance and Cleaning ………………………….7-10 3.a.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION All EFCO products are designed for minimum maintenance requirements once properly installed. Since all moving contacts are aluminum against nylon, no lubrication is required. However, guide tracks should be cleared of dirt and debris periodically. The following sheets describe parts for the EFCO products supplied for typical projects. Occasionally, a part will break and need replacing.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 2 GLASS CARE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 2.a. GENERAL CLEANING Wash, rinse, and dry the glass at frequent intervals particularly during construction. For all glass surfaces, except coated glass use soft, clean, grit-free cloths, to apply a solution of a mild soap or detergent in water with a maximum of 2% concentration, or use a slightly acidic cleaning solution. Do not allow the soap or cleaning solution to dry on the surface.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 2 GLASS CARE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 2.b. CLEANING OF COATED OR REFLECTIVE SURFACES Clean coated glasses with a solution of mild soap or other mild detergent in water with a maximum concentration of 2%. Apply this with grit free clothes or sponges, followed immediately by rinsing the glass and surrounding areas with a high volume of clear water and removal of excess rinse water with a squeegee. Do not allow the soap solution to dry on the surface.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 2 GLASS CARE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 2.c. DEGLAZING AND REGLAZING FOR WET GLAZED APPLICATIONS Deglazing of Broken or Defective Glass 1. Remove glazing beads by applying pressure to the inside lower edge of the bead to compress the glazing vinyl. While maintaining inward pressure give a slight upward movement.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 2 GLASS CARE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 2.d. DEGLAZING AND REGLAZING FOR TAPE GLAZING APPLICATIONS Deglazing of Broken or Defective Glass 1. Remove glazing beads by applying pressure to the inside lower edge of the bead to compress the glazing vinyl. While maintaining inward pressure give a slight upward movement.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 3 FINISH CARE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 3.a. PAINTED ALUMINUM CARE AND CLEANING GENERAL CLEANING PROCEDURE: Start cleaning at the top of the window(s) at the highest part of the building, rinse the area moving downward with moderate water pressure to dislodge the soil. If rinsing with moderate water pressure does not remove soil then low pressure scrubbing with a soft bristle brush or sponge may be employed.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 3 FINISH CARE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 3.a. PAINTED ALUMINUM CARE AND CLEANING SOME IMPORTANT DO’S & DON'TS: DON’T use paint removers, aggressive alkaline, acid or abrasive cleaners. ** DON’T use cleaners containing trisodium phosphate, or highly alkaline, highly acidic, fluoride or chlorine based cleaners. ** DON’T mix different cleaners.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 3 FINISH CARE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 3.a. ANODIZED ALUMINUM CARE AND CLEANING GENERAL CLEANING PROCEDURE: Start cleaning at the top of the window(s) at the highest part of the building, rinse the area moving downward with moderate water pressure to dislodge the soil. If rinsing with moderate water pressure does not remove soil then low pressure scrubbing with a soft bristle brush or sponge may be employed.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 3 FINISH CARE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 3.a. ANODIZED ALUMINUM CARE AND CLEANING SOME IMPORTAMTS DO’S & DON’TS: DON’T use aggressive alkaline or acid cleaners on aluminum finishes. ** DON’T use cleaners containing trisodium phosphate, phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, fluorides, chlorine based cleaners or similar compounds on anodized aluminum surfaces. ** DON’T mix different types of cleaners.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 4 Recommended Maintenance and Cleaning for Windows, Curtainwall, Storefront, Entrance Doors, Terrace Doors, and Sliding Glass Doors in a Coastal Environment 4.a. MONTHLY: Blow or vacuum all sand and salt residue from all sill tracks and/or weeps. Wash the exterior of the system, both glass and frame, with the same mild soap solution mentioned previously in these instructions. Thoroughly spray rinse with a high volume of fresh water.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 4 Recommended Maintenance and Cleaning for Windows, Curtainwall, Storefront, Entrance Doors, Terrace Doors, and Sliding Glass Doors in a Coastal Environment 4.c. QUARTERLY: Clean all sand from both the window and door latch mechanisms. Clean sand from rollers and moving parts. Avoid using spray lubricants as they will promote adherence of outside elements. 4.d. ANNUALLY: Check all exterior caulk and seals, recaulk where necessary.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 5 CONDENSATION 5.a. ABOUT CONDENSATION: Moisture on windows and doors is commonly referred to as condensation. While it can be concerning or frustrating, condensation can be minimized or prevented by controlling the inside relative humidity. Interior Condensation: Condensation on the interior of windows and doors is not caused by the window or door product. Condensation is the result of high humidity levels in the building.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 5 CONDENSATION 5.a. ABOUT CONDENSATION: Exterior Condensation: Exterior condensation generally occurs in the summer months. It is caused by three main conditions: high outdoor humidity, little or no wind and a clear night sky. It forms in the same way as roomside condensation when the temperature of the window is cooled below the dew point of the outside air (as opposed to inside air in roomside condensation).
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 5 CONDENSATION 5.b.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 5 CONDENSATION 5.c. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: WHAT IS CONDENSATION? Condensation is the process by which a gas changes to a liquid. As air become saturated with too much humidity, it cannot hold the water vapor. Moisture is in the air all around us. When warm, moist air contacts a cooler surface, such as window glass, the air cools and cannot hold as much water vapor so it condenses and collects on the cool surface.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 5 CONDENSATION 5.c. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: DO WINDOW COVERINGS OR DRAPES CAUSE ROOMSIDE CONDENSATION ON WINDOWS OR DOORS? Drapes and other window coverings do not cause condensation; however they can contribute to the problem by restricting the flow of air over the glass surface. Therefore, condensation is more likely to occur when drapes are closed and shades are pulled down.
General Service and Maintenance Manual SECTION 5 CONDENSATION 5.d. SOURCES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: http://www.aamanet.org http://www.wdma.com http://www.extension.umn.edu http://www.uwex.edu http://www.efficientwindows.org Condensation Problems In Your Home: Prevention and Solution: U.S. Dept of Agriculture Forest Services. Agriculture Info Bulletin No.
