Use and Care Manual

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PRECAUTIONS, SAFETY & CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS
NEEDED MATERIALS & TOOLS
PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY
• Somewindowshaveopeningcontroldevicesinstalledto
help prevent falls, while allowing full operation when
manually released. Know how to operate these devices
before an emergency occurs.
• Windowinsectscreensarenotsecuritydevicesandwillnot
prevent a child or anyone from falling through.
• Nevermixcleanersorsolvents.Thismaybedangerousas
well as ineffective.
• Usehelpwhenworkingwithalargewindowsashorpatio
doorpaneltoavoidinjury.
• Useproper/safeequipmentandprecautionswhencleaning
andservicingtheexteriorsideofwindowsaboveground
level.
• 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windowsoruseagardenhose;
this can cause seal failure and allow water to enter the
structure.
• Whencleaningexterior,multi-storywindows,beginwith
the upper story and work down.
• Avoidusingmetaltools,razorblades,orothersharp
objectsandabrasivecleaners.Theycandamagewindow
surfaces, scratch glass and remove glass coatings.
• Donotallowaggressivecleanerstocomeintocontactwith
metal clad or wood 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,asthey
may cause damage to the glass and/or sealant.
MATERIALS
• Babyshampooormildsoap,orvinegar,andwater
• Severalclean,soft,non-abrasive,absorbentlint-freedry
cloths(cleaning)
• Highquality,non-abrasivecarwax(forhardware)
• Appropriatenishingsuppliesandsolvents
• Commercialglasscleaningproductsorsolvents
• Non-abrasivepastecleanerandbakingsoda(forcopper
cladding)
• Plasticwrap(forlabelremoval)
• Plentyofrags(fornishingorpainting)
• Woodller
• Highqualitysealant(100%polyurethaneifpaintedand
100%siliconeifleftexposed)
TOOLS
• Softbristlebrush
• Spraybottle
• Sponge
• Plasticputtyknife(forpaintorlabelremoval)
• Metalputtyknifeorpaintscraper
• Brushes(smallandlarge)
• Wirebrush
• Sandingblockwithmediumandnesandpaper
• Tackcloth
• Dropcloth
• Thinwire