Use and Care Guide

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HARDWARE LUBRICATION
Different hardware parts need different types of lubricants.
Suggested Lubricant Types
White or Lithium Grease:
Protects metal surfaces against corrosion, reduces friction
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lubricant.
Light Oil (such as 3-in-One
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):
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Graphite (spray black carbon powder):
Use for door lock key ways and hinges.
Note! Use care when applying graphite to prevent possible
staining of parts.
Spray Silicone:
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Note! Do not spray directly onto hardware surfaces. Spray
onto clean cloth to apply.
Plastic Hardware
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cleaning for smooth operation and do not
require lubrication.
Butt Hinges
Note! Butt hinges are located on swinging
patio doors and some window styles.
Lubricate hinges with light oil (3-In-One
®
oil or equivalent) annually or when noisy.
Casement/Awning Hardware
Note! New operators and hinges are
already greased and oiled and should not need lubrication.
Periodically lubricate operator gear mechanisms with white or
lithium grease.
There are two types of operators with gear mechanisms:
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For operators with removable covers:
Note! Some handle styles don’t have screws and will just pull
off.
1. Remove set screw on crank handle with small screwdriver or
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For operators with non-removable covers:
1. Use a small mirror for a better view of the gears.
2. Apply grease/oil through back side of operator.
Casement/Awning Rotating Joints
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pivots. Spray lubricants or graphite are acceptable, but need
frequent application.
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2. Oil as shown.
Tilt and Turn Casement
Lubricate at the locations shown every ve years or when hard to
operate. Use an acid and resin free grease on the locking pins and
keepers and a light oil on hinge points. Apply lubrication at the
points shown.
Retainer Latch
Grease Here
Grease Here
Clean Slide -
Do not lubricate
Oil each
pivot point
Operator with
removable cover
Single-arm
operator Dual-arm
operator
Hinge
Oil Here
Oil Here
Top Hinge in
Tilt Position
Bottom Hinge in Turn
Position
...Continued
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003)