Use and Care Manual

Care and Maintenance
Interior and Exterior Doors (JCM005)
Weatherstrip and Sweep Inspection
Inspecting and maintaining weatherstrip can help avoid costly structural
damage from water leakage and energy loss due to air and/or water
infiltration. Replace weatherstrip, that has gaps or is missing, torn,
cracked, brittle, discolored, gummy, or that has no “bounce back” when
pressed down.
Precautions
• Solvents such as mineral spirits or petroleum-based products may
damage or dissolve weatherstrip.
• When using alcohol, always test small area first to avoid
productdamage.
• Do not allow solvents or silicone to touch surfaces aroundweatherstrip.
• Do not use abrasives, sanders, or anything sharp nearweatherstrip.
Light Cleaning
1. Clean with damp cloth or mild soap and water.
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Repeat if necessary.
Non Water-Soluble Cleaning
Clean with denatured alcohol on soft cloth. Test on inconspicuous area
first. 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 fiberglass.
2. Repeat if necessary.
3. Clean with mild soap and water, then rinse. If unsuccessful, consider
replacing weatherstrip.
Weatherstrip Repair
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. When the door is
closed, the sweep should be
compressed by the threshold
by approximately 1/8". 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
Foam Wedge Inspection
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
areplacement.
Blinds Between the Glass
For easiest operation, keep the slats in a fully open position
whileoperating.
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 trackopening.
2. Re-couple the operator magnets.
Re-couple operator magnets
1. Slide the operator until the first click.
2. Full travel blinds will fully engage when you hear the first 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.
Exterior Siding and
Product Sealant Joints
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 water and/or air
from leaking into the house.
1. Inspect sealant in the
jointsfor:
• Cracks
• Voids
• Deteriorating areas (e.g. loss of adhesion).
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.
When repairing a sealant joint, 100% silicone sealant is the most durable,
but it cannot be painted. Use 100% polyurethane sealant if painted.
Follow sealant manufacturer’s instructions for properapplication.
BASIC INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE - CONTINUED
Foam wedge
Sealant
Weep gap
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