Use and Care Guide
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Interior and Exterior Doors (JCM005)
WEATHERSTRIPAND SWEEPINSPECTION
Inspecting and maintaining weatherstrip can help avoid costly structural
damagefromwaterleakageandenergylossduetoairand/orwater
inltration. Replace weatherstrip, that has gaps or is missing, torn,
cracked, brittle, discolored, gummy, or that has no “bounce back” when
pressed down.
Precautions
• Solventssuchasmineralspiritsorpetroleum-basedproductsmay
damage or dissolve weatherstrip.
• Whenusingalcohol,alwaystestsmallarearsttoavoid
productdamage.
• Donotallowsolventsorsiliconetotouchsurfaces
aroundweatherstrip.
• Donotuseabrasives,sanders,oranythingsharpnearweatherstrip.
Light Cleaning
1. Clean with damp cloth or mild soap and water.
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Repeat if necessary.
NonWater-SolubleCleaning
Clean with denatured alcohol on soft cloth. Test on inconspicuous area
rst. If denatured alcohol doesn’t work:
1. Clean with small amount of lacquer thinner on soft cloth. Follow all
instructions and do not get lacquer thinner on berglass.
2. Repeat if necessary.
3. Clean with mild soap and water, then rinse. If unsuccessful, consider
replacing weatherstrip.
WeatherstripRepair
If weatherstrip is loose or falling out of the kerf:
1. Carefully remove weatherstrip.
2. Apply thin bead of silicone sealant into kerf.
3. Reinstall weatherstrip.
4. Hold in place with tape for 24 hours.
5. Carefully remove tape.
Sweep Inspection
Visually inspect the sweep
for tears and missing
components. If the sweep is
damaged, consider replacing
it. See our product guide for
replacement instructions.
Whenthedoorisclosed,
the sweep should be
compressed by the threshold
byapproximately1/8".If
the threshold has screws
visible on the top, it can
be adjusted by turning the
adjustment screws on the threshold clockwise to lower the threshold
or counterclockwise to raise it. Adjust each screw until the threshold
applies uniform compression on the sweep.
Door
sweep
Threshold
FoamWedgeInspection
A foam wedge should be
installed at each lower
corner where the door
slab is when it's closed. If
the foam wedge is torn
or missing, call us for
areplacement.
BLINDSBETWEENTHEGLASS
For easiest operation, keep the slats in a fully open position
whileoperating.
Adjustments
1. If the operator comes off of the track, hold the operator at a sharp
angle to the glass and reinsert the two legs under the trackopening.
2. Re-couple the operator magnets.
Re-couple operator magnets
1. Slide the operator until the rst click.
2. Full travel blinds will fully engage when you hear the rst click. Half
travel (those units with a single side operation) will require you to
continue moving the operator up until you hear the second click. This
will ensure the magnets are fully engaged.
EXTERIORSIDINGandPRODUCTSEALANTJOINTS
A proper seal of the joints
in the door system and
between the door and
the exterior surface of
the structure will provide
a proper shield from the
elements and will keep
waterand/orairfrom
leaking into the house.
1. Inspect sealant in the
joints for:
• Cracks
• Voids
• Deterioratingareas(e.g.lossofadhesion).
2. Repair damaged sealant with a best quality sealant.
Note! Do not apply sealant to areas where installer or contractor
did not originally seal. Seek professional advice from an installer or
contractor if unsure.
Whenrepairingasealantjoint,100%siliconesealantisthe
mostdurable,butitcannotbepainted.Use100%polyurethane
sealant if painted. Follow sealant manufacturer’s instructions for
properapplication.
BASIC INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE - CONTINUED
Foam
wedge
Sealant
Weepgap
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