Use and Care Guide

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Aluminum Windows and Patio Doors (JCM001)
PRECAUTIONSANDSAFETY
• Windowinsectscreensarenotsecuritydevicesandwillnotpreventa
child or anyone from falling through.
• Nevermixcleanersorsolvents.Thismaybedangerousaswell
asineffective.
• Usehelpwhenworkingwithalargewindowsashorpatiodoorpanel
toavoidinjury.
• Useproper/safeequipmentandprecautionswhencleaningand
servicingtheexteriorsideofwindowsabovegroundlevel.
• Ifusingcommercialcleaningornishingproductsorsolvents,
carefully read and follow safety instructions, warnings, cautions and
disposalinstructionsonmanufacturer’slabels.Wearappropriate
safetygear(e.g.clothing,goggles,gloves)andprovideplentyof
ventilation.
• Immediatelycleanspills.
• Mostsolventsareammableand/ortoxicandmustbehandled
withextremecare.Donotusenearopename,sparks,or
electricalmotors.
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Donotpower-washwindowsoruseagardenhose;thiscancause
seal failure and allow water to enter the structure.
• Whencleaningexterior,multi-storywindows,beginwiththeupper
story and work down.
• Avoidusingmetaltools,razorblades,orothersharpobjectsand
abrasive cleaners. They can damage window surfaces, scratch glass
andremoveexteriorglasscoatings.
• Donotallowaggressivecleanerstocomeintocontactwith
Aluminum surfaces. Immediately rinse and dry.
• Donotallowcleanerstopuddleorcollectatglassedgesnearglazing
materials.
• Avoidcleaningindirectsunlightorintemperaturestoohotor
toocold.
• Avoidexcessiverubbingandover-cleaning.
• Donotscour.
• Cleanandrinseoneareaatatime.
• Cleantwiceayear(monthlyincoastalareas)orwhendirty.
• After-markettintsandlmsarenotrecommended,astheymaycause
damagetotheglassand/orsealant.
• Babyshampooormildsoapandwaterorvinegarandwater
• Severalclean,soft,non-abrasive,absorbentChamoisorlint-free
drycloths
• Softbristlebrush
• Spraybottle
• Vacuumcleaner
• Sponge
• Appropriatesolvent
• Commercialglasscleaningproductsorsolvents(forstubbornstains)
• Plasticputtyknife(forpaintorlabelremoval)
• Plasticwrap(forlabelremoval)
• Spraysilicone
INSECTSCREENS
1.Inspectscreensfor:
• Cuts,scratches,orholes
• Looseness
2.Replaceorrepairdamagedscreens.Contactalocalsupplierfor
repair or replacement information.
Note! Screens may not be covered under manufacturer’s warranty.
To be sure, ask your supplier or distributor.
Cleaning
1.Removescreenandplacescreenintotuborshowerifindoors;on
lawnorhardsurfaceifoutdoors(avoidexposuretodirt).
2. Gently spray with water and brush lightly with soft bristle brush
untilclean(usegentlespraynozzlesetting).
For stubborn dirt,
1.Gentlyscrubwithsoftbristlebrushwithmildsoapandwater.
2.Rinseclean.
3.Reinstallscreenwhendry.
PRECAUTIONS,SAFETYANDCLEANINGRECOMMENDATIONS
NEEDEDMATERIALSANDTOOLS
BASIC INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
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