Use and Care Manual

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Care & Maintenance
VinylWindows&PatioDoors
PRECAUTIONS, SAFETY & CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS
NEEDED MATERIALS & TOOLS
PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY
• 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exteriorglasscoatings.
• Aggressivecleanersorsolventscandamagevinylsurfaces
and may cause yellowing. 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.
• Babyshampooormildsoapandwaterorvinegarand
water
• Severalclean,soft,non-abrasive,absorbentChamoisor
lint-free dry cloths
• Softbristlebrush
• Spraybottle
• Vacuumcleaner
• Sponge
• Appropriatesolvent(forhardwareonly)
• Commercialglasscleaningproductsorsolvents(for
stubborn stains)
• Plasticputtyknife(forpaintorlabelremoval)
• Plasticwrap(forlabelremoval)
• Spraysilicone
BASIC INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
INSECT SCREENS
1.Inspectforthefollowing:
 • Cuts,scratches,orholes
 • Looseness;tightenexcessivelyloosescrews.
2. Maintain:
 • Lightlylubricatetrackswithsiliconspray.
 • Duringfreezing,optionalretractablescreensshould
be fully retracted.
 • Cleantrackswithavacuum.
3.Replaceorrepairdamagedscreens;ifreplacement
is necessary, contact a local supplier for repair or
replacement information.
Your local hardware or home improvement store is a good
source for supplies and information on screen repair.
Cleaning
1.Removescreenandplacescreenintotuborshower
ifindoors;onlawnorhardsurfaceifoutdoors(avoid
exposuretodirt).Forretractablescreens,cleaninplace.
2. Gently spray with water and brush lightly with soft bristle
brush until clean (use gentle spray nozzle setting).
For stubborn dirt,
1.Gentlyscrubwithsoftbristlebrushwithmildsoap
and water.
2. Rinse clean.
3.Reinstallscreenwhendry.
Tips for best operation of optional retractable patio door
screens
• Usecautionwhenmovingheavyobjectsovertracks.
• Ifadditionalmagneticforceisrequired,adjuststrike
platesothatatsidefacesmagnets.
• Donotapplyexcessivepressuretothescreenhandle;
check for obstructions or misaligned tracks.
• Ifscreenbinds,tryslightlylooseningtrackscrews,and/or
add a lubricant such as silicon spray.
Note! Screens may not be covered under manufacturer’s
warranty. To be sure, ask your supplier or distributor.