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CARE & MAINTENANCE

Aluminum Windows & Patio Doors (JCM001)

INTRODUCTION

Caring for your aluminum windows and patio doors will

save time and money. Proper maintenance requires periodic

tasks to maintain long life, smooth operation, and warranty

coverage. Regular inspections and minor maintenance are the

best ways to keep these products in good condition.

Do-It-Yourself Technician

This guide provides important information that will help to keep aluminum windows and patio doors looking beautiful and

operating smoothly for many years. It is necessary to take some time every year to clean and inspect your aluminum windows and

patio doors for damage.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Needed Materials & Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Basic Inspections & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Cleaning Glass & Aluminum Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Hardware Cleaning & Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Inspection Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Summary of content (8 pages)

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CARE & MAINTENANCE Aluminum Windows & Patio Doors (JCM001) Caring for your aluminum windows and patio doors will save time and money. Proper maintenance requires periodic tasks to maintain long life, smooth operation, and warranty coverage. Regular inspections and minor maintenance are the best ways to keep these products in good condition.
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PRECAUTIONS, SAFETY & CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY t 8JOEPX JOTFDU TDSFFOT BSF OPU TFDVSJUZ EFWJDFT BOE XJMM OPU prevent a child or anyone from falling through. t /FWFS NJY DMFBOFST PS TPMWFOUT 5IJT NBZ CF EBOHFSPVT BT well as ineffective. t 6TF IFMQ XIFO XPSLJOH XJUI B MBSHF XJOEPX TBTI PS QBUJP EPPS QBOFM UP BWPJE JOKVSZ t 6TF QSPQFS TBGF FRVJQNFOU BOE QSFDBVUJPOT XIFO DMFBOJOH BOE TFSWJDJOH UIF FYUFSJPS TJEF PG XJOEPXT BCPWF HSPVOE level.
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BASIC INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE – CONTINUED 4"4) 1"/&- */41&$5*0/ (655&34 07&3)"/(4 *OTQFDU TBTI PS QBUJP EPPS QBOFM BOOVBMMZ NPOUIMZ GPS DPBTUBM BSFBT *G UIF XJOEPX IBT B SFNPWBCMF TBTI JU NBZ CF IFMQGVM to remove it before inspection. Gutters and overhangs protect windows and patio doors from FYDFTT XBUFS FYQPTVSF $MFBS BU MFBTU PODF QFS ZFBS t *OTQFDU TUJMFT BOE SBJMT GPS EBNBHF t $IFDL HMBTT GPS DSBDLT *G DSBDLFE DBMM ZPVS MPDBM HMBTT supplier for replacement.
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CLEANING GLASS SURFACES 4PNF XJOEPX TBTIFT NBZ CF SFNPWFE IPSJ[POUBM TMJEFS UJMUFE JO UJMU TJEF MPBE TJOHMF IVOH PS PQFOFE DBTFNFOUT XJUIPVU FHSFTT IJOHFT GPS FBTJFS BDDFTT UP UIF FYUFSJPS TVSGBDF 'PS TQFDJåD EFUBJMT PO TBTI SFNPWBM QMFBTF SFGFS UP UIF BQQSPQSJBUF QSPEVDU HVJEF GPS ZPVS XJOEPX BU XXX KFME XFO DPN SFTPVSDFT GENERAL CLEANING 1SFQBSF DMFBOJOH TPMVUJPO UTQ CBCZ TIBNQPP UP POF HBMMPO PG XBUFS PS DVQT WJOFHBS UP POF HBMMPO PG XBUFS 1"*/5 3&.
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)"3%8"3& $-&"/*/( -6#3*$"5*0/ Cleaning and lubrication help to maintain and restore smooth operation to movable parts of windows and patio doors and, in most cases, offer corrosion protection. Always thoroughly clean hardware before lubricating. Maintain hardware any time windows are not opening or DMPTJOH QSPQFSMZ PS BU MFBTU CJ BOOVBMMZ NPOUIMZ GPS DPBTUBM BSFBT GPS UIF GPMMPXJOH t $MFBO EJSU EFCSJT t 5JHIUFO MPPTF TDSFXT t 3FQMBDF EBNBHFE IBSEXBSF Use caution with silicone-based sprays.
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)"3%8"3& -6#3*$"5*0/ o $0/5*/6&% $BTFNFOU "XOJOH )BSEXBSF $BTFNFOU "XOJOH 3PUBUJOH +PJOUT Note! New operators and hinges are already greased and oiled and should not need lubrication. Periodically lubricate operator gear mechanisms with white or lithium grease. -JHIU PJM QSPWJEFT MVCSJDBUJPO GPS SPUBUJOH KPJOUT TVDI BT IJOHF pivots. Spray lubricants or graphite are acceptable, but need frequent application. Grease Here Oil Here 0QFO XJOEPX GPS BDDFTT UP KPJOUT 2. Oil as shown.
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GLOSSARY Casement A window with a sash that opens from the side like a door. Double-Hung A window with an upper and lower sash that slide vertically past each other. Egress Hinge " IJOHF VTFE JO DPOKVODUJPO XJUI DFSUBJO DBTFNFOU XJOEPXT UP BMMPX B XJEFS PQFOJOH UP NFFU FNFSHFODZ FYJU SFRVJSFNFOUT Frame 5IF BTTFNCMZ PG TUSVDUVSBM NFNCFST IFBE TJMM BOE KBNCT VTFE UP GBTUFO UIF XJOEPX QBUJP EPPS UP UIF TUSVDUVSF Insulated Glass Unit A sealed assembly of two or more panes of glass separated by a spacer.
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INSPECTION CHECKLIST EXTERIOR */41&$5*0/ %"5& @@@@@ @@@@@ @@@@@ NOTES t "MVNJOVN 4VSGBDF  Dirty  Cracks, scratches, blisters, other damage t 4FBMBOU +PJOU  Cracks, voids, other damage  Deterioration, loss of adhesion t (MBTT  Dirty  Scratched, cracked, other damage t 8FBUIFSTUSJQ  Missing or loose  Tears, cracks, other damage  Brittle, gummy, discolored  No “bounce back” t *OTFDU 4DSFFO  Dirty  Missing or loose  Mesh damaged or loose t (VUUFST  Dirty  Damaged  Missing INTERIOR t "M