Use and Care Manual

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Interior & Exterior Doors (JCM005)
PRECAUTIONS, SAFETY & CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS
NEEDED MATERIALS & TOOLS
PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY
• Nevermixcleanersorsolvents.Thismaybedangerousaswellas
ineffective.
• 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.
MATERIALS
• Babyshampooormildsoap,orvinegar,andwater
• Severalclean,soft,non-abrasive,absorbentlint-freedrycloths
(cleaning)
• Commercialglasscleaningproductsorsolvents
• Plasticwrap(forlabelremoval)
• 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)
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Donotpower-washdoorsoruseagardenhose;thiscancause
seal failure in glass units and allow water to enter the structure.
• Avoidusingmetaltools,razorblades,orothersharpobjectsand
abrasive cleaners. They can damage door surfaces, scratch glass
and remove coatings.
• Donotallowaggressivecleanerstocomeintocontactwithdoor
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onglass,as
theymaycausedamagetotheglassand/orsealant.
BASIC INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
GUTTERS & OVERHANGS
Gutters and overhangs protect doors from excess exposure to water.
Clear at least once a year or as necessary.
SLAB & FRAME INSPECTION
• Inspectannually(duetothecorrosiveenvironmentofcoastal
areas,inspectmonthly).
• Inspectstilesandrailsfordamage(excessivewarp,cracksor
splits in wood or berglass surfaces, dents or scratches in metal
surfaces).
• Immediatelyrepairscratchesorcracksinpaintedornished
surfaces. Re-nish surfaces as necessary when nishes fade,
crack, peel, split etc.
• Inspectstileandrailwooddoorsforcrookedpanelsand/or
mullions. These can be gently tapped with a wood block and
rubber mallet until straight. Panels can also develop “light
lines” around the perimeter from shrinkage. These areas should
be touched up with a matching nish. Allowing the door to
“condition” in a warm, dry environment for 24 hours before
touch up will yield the best results.
• Checkglassforcracks.Ifcracked,callusoryourlocalglass
supplier for replacement.
• Forinsulatingglassunits,lookformoistureorfoggingbetween
glasspanes(mostlikelytooccuroncoldmornings).Thismaybe
an indication of seal failure. See our Seal Failure Document at
www.jeld-wen.com/resourcesorcallusforrecommendations.