Use and Care Guide

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Interior and Exterior Doors (JCM005)
MATERIALS
• Babyshampooormildsoapandwater.
• Severalclean,soft,non-abrasive,absorbentlint-freedry
cloths(cleaning).
• Commercialglasscleaningproductsorsolvents.
• Plasticwrap(forlabelremoval).
• Highqualitysealant(100%polyurethaneifpaintedand100%
silicone if left exposed).
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY
• Nevermixcleanersorsolvents.Thismaybedangerousaswell
asineffective.
• 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doorsoruseagardenhose;thiscancauseseal
failure in glass units and allow water to enter the structure.
• Avoidusingmetaltools,razorblades,orothersharpobjectsand
abrasive cleaners. They can damage door surfaces, scratch glass and
remove coatings.
• Donotallowaggressivecleanerstocomeintocontactwithdoor
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onglass,asthey
maycausedamagetotheglassand/orsealant.
TOOLS
• Softbristlebrush
• Spraybottle
• Sponge
• Plasticputtyknife(forpaintorlabelremoval)
GUTTERS AND OVERHANGS
Gutters and overhangs protect doors from excess exposure to water.
Clear at least once a year or as necessary.
SLAB AND FRAME INSPECTION
• Inspectannually(duetothecorrosiveenvironmentofcoastalareas,
inspect monthly).
• Inspectstilesandrailsfordamage(excessivewarp,cracksorsplitsin
wood or berglass surfaces, dents or scratches in metalsurfaces).
• Immediatelyrepairscratchesorcracksinpaintedornishedsurfaces.
Re-nish surfaces as necessary when nishes fade, crack, peel,
splitetc.
• Inspectstileandrailwooddoorsforcrookedpanelsand/ormullions.
These can be gently tapped with a wood block and rubber mallet
until straight. Panels can also develop “light lines” around the
perimeter from shrinkage. These areas should be touched up with
a matching nish. Allowing the door to “condition” in a warm, dry
environment for 24 hours before touch up will yield the best results.
• Checkglassforcracks.Ifcracked,callusor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. See our Seal Failure Document at
www.jeld-wen.com/resources or call us for recommendations.
PRECAUTIONS, SAFETY AND CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS
NEEDED MATERIALS AND TOOLS
BASIC INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
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