Use and Care Manual

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BASIC INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
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.
For stubborn dirt,
1. Gently scrub with soft bristle brush with mild soap
and water.
2. Rinse clean.
3. Reinstall screen.
Phantom Screens
®
Phantom Screens mount to the inside of the window and can
be retracted when not in use. The screen can be pulled down
overthewindowthroughtracksmountedinthesidejambs.
Phantom Screens require the same type of care and
maintenance that conventional screens do. However, because
of the nature of the product, they do require some additional
special care.
Use the following guidelines with Phantom Screens:
• Screensshouldberetractedintoprotectivestorage
housing when not in use.
• Springloadedsystemsmayretractsuddenly.
• Donotpushthemeshtoreleasethemagnetorlatch.
• Asafetyfeaturereleasesthesidebarifthemeshislightly
bumped.
• Whenrollingthescreenintothehousing,ensurethe
mesh rolls evenly.
• Retractingtheproductwithcreasesinthescreencan
cause wrinkles.
• Ensuretracksarekeptfreeofdirtanddebris,whichmay
cause the screen to perform poorly.
• Cleanthemeshfabric,housingtracksandslidebar
with mild soap and water and a soft brush. Do not use
chemicals or pressure washers. Allow the mesh to dry
before rolling it back up into the housing.
SASH/PANEL INSPECTION
• Inspectoptionalopeningcontroldevicesforproper
operation. Contact us if not operating properly.
• Inspectsashorpatiodoorpanelannually(monthlyfor
coastalareas).
• Inspectstilesandrailsfordamage(cracksorsplitsin
woodsurfaces,dentsorscratchestocladding).
• Immediatelyrepairscratchesorcracksinpaintedor
 nished surfaces. Note! For scratches on aluminum clad
surfaces, call us or your supplier for a paint touch-up kit.
For damage other than scratches, call a service technician
for assistance.
• Checkglassforcracks.Ifcracked,callyourlocalglass
supplier for replacement.
• Forinsulatingglassunits,lookformoistureorfogging
betweenglasspanes(mostlikelytooccuroncold
mornings).Thismaybeanindicationofsealfailure.Call
us for recommendations.
• Forinsulatingglassunitswithgridsbetweenthepanes,
verify the grids do not rattle against the glass during
operation.Somemovementisexpected,butcontactusif
the grids touch the glass.
WEEP SYSTEM
Some windows and patio doors are designed with weep
systems. These systems channel water out of the window or
door and away from the structure. When water does not drain
properlytotheexterior,itcoulddraintotheinteriorand
causeextensivedamage.
For products with weep holes, clean as follows:
1. Regularly clean
sill track with
vacuum, or wipe
thoroughly with
damp cloth.
2. Pour small
amount of
water(1cup)
into interior sill track. The system is clear if water drains
throughexteriorweepholes.Ifnot,carefullyclearwitha
thinwire.Repeatuntilwaterrunscleartotheexterior.If
not successful, call a service technician.