How to Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Vinyl Patio Doors (JPG008)
8
PROPER WINDOW INSTALLATION - CONTINUED
STRAIGHT SIDE JAMBS
Place level against
insideofsidejamb.
Look for gaps
anywhere between
levelandsidejamb.
Repeat steps for other
sidejamb.
FRAME/PANEL BOW
Inspect interior and
exteriorframejambs,
or stiles/railsof
panel (not glass) to
determine if bowed.
1.Cutpieceofstring
slightly longer than
height of frame or
panel.
2. Pull tightly and
stretch string to
upper and lower
cornersofjambs,
or, stiles or rails of
panel. Tape securely.
3.Lookforgapbetweenstringandframeorpanel.Ifgapmeasures
morethan1/16"atanypoint,thepanelisbowed.
String
Gap
Frame/
Panel
TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS
Note! Please check each possible cause, including verifying proper installation, before contacting us for assistance.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Panel will not
open
Sill track dirty Clean sill track then lubricate with silicone spray on cloth. Clean and lubricate
hinge track.
Panel locked Make sure lock latch is in unlocked position, try again.
Obstructions Remove obstructions/shipping blocks
Panel damaged Repair or replace panel
Lock damaged or broken Replace lock
Keeper loose or damaged Tighten if loose. Replace if damaged.
Weatherstrip loose or damaged Reattach If loose, replace if damaged.
Panel may need adjustment (panel drags on sill
or does not t square or ush in the frame
Adjust rollers
Improper installation Inspect installation
Panel will not
close
Sill track dirty Clean sill track then lubricate with silicone spray on cloth. Clean and lubricate
hinge track.
Panel locked Make sure lock latch is in unlocked position. Try again.
Obstructions Remove obstructions/debris/shipping blocks.
Keeper loose or damaged Tighten if loose. Replace if damaged.
Weatherstrip loose or damaged Reattach If loose, replace if damaged.
Panels do not line up at check (meeting) stiles Adjust rollers
Improper installation Inspect installation