Use and Care Guide
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BASIC INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
INSECT SCREENS
1. Inspect screens for:
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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when not in use.
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bumped.
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rolls evenly.
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wrinkles.
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cause the screen to perform poorly.
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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
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Contact us if not operating properly.
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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.
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for replacement.
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This may be an indication of seal failure. Call us for
recommendations.
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the grids do not rattle against the glass during operation.
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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
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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
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interior sill track.
The system is clear if
water drains through
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If not, carefully clear
with a thin wire.
Repeat until water
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technician.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003)