Use and Care Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Aluminum Windows and Patio Doors (JCM001)
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HARDWARE LUBRICATION - CONTINUED
Casement/Awning Hardware
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.
There are two types of operators with gear mechanisms:
• Removable cover
• Non-removable cover with the gears reachable through
the back
For operators with removable covers:
Note! Some handle styles don’t have screws and will just pulloff.
1. Remove set screw on crank handle with small screwdriver or
Allen wrench; remove handle.
2. Gently remove plastic cover (lift from the base).
3. Apply grease to gears and oil to joints.
For operators with non-removable covers:
1. Use a small mirror for a better view of the gears.
2. Apply grease/oil through back side of operator.
Casement/Awning Rotating Joints
Light oil provides lubrication for rotating joints such as hinge pivots.
Spray lubricants or graphite are acceptable, but need frequent
application.
1. Open window for access to joints.
2. Oil as shown.
Slider Tracks and Jamb Liners
Slider tracks or jamb liners can become dirty and difcult to operate.
Keep clean and lubricate as follows:
1. Remove sash(es).
2. Vacuum track or wipe with a soft cloth.
3. Apply spray silicone to dry, soft cloth. Wipe onto track, jamb
liner and/or weatherstrip. Do not apply silicone to pile (fuzzy)
weatherstrip.
4. Reinstall sash(es) and check operation.
Patio Door Rollers and Multi-Point Locks
Removing patio door panels can be dangerous and should be
performed by service personnel or at least with additional help.
1. Remove door panel.
2. Tip door panel for access
to rollers on the bottom.
3. Lubricate rollers where
the shaft goes through
the middle of the wheels
with lightoil.
4. Lightly oil multi-point
lock at each latchpoint.
5. Spray keyway lock with
graphitelubricant.
Grease Here
Grease Here
Clean Slide -
Do not lubricate
Oil each
pivot point
Operator with
removable cover
Single-arm
operator Dual-arm
operator
Hinge
Oil Here
Oil Here
Latch
point
Rollers
Key way