Installation Guide
Care and Maintenance
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Use a soft cloth with any household grease-cutting cleaner to clean the door.
PLEASE NOTE: Thin marks on the painted surfaces of the door can be removed
using turpentine and light rubbing with a clean cloth.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use brass polish or steel wool on the bottom expander. Use
a household grease-cutting cleaner or a mild soap and water solution.
PLAIN GLASS
DO NOT use an ammonia-based cleaner for the rst cleaning of the glass.
FIRST CLEANING: Use a mixture of one part vinegar with four parts water to remove
the protective coating (for shipping purposes) from the glass.
ROUTINE CLEANING: Use any household glass cleaner.
LOW-E GLASS
RECOMMENDED ROUTINE CLEANING: Clean the glass with plain water, using a
clean soft sponge or lint-free cloth to remove as much surface grime from the glass as
possible. If needed, wash the surface of the glass again with a solution of 80% water and
20% vinegar with a clean soft lint-free cloth. Dry with a new soft cloth. Cleaning may
cause streaks when dried if the glass is exceptionally dirty. In this case repeat cleaning.
NOTE:
• Care must be exercised when using rubber squeegees on the coated surface, as they can leave
streaks that are hard to remove if they are used incorrectly or are in poor condition.
• Never use ANY type of scraper or abrasive cleaner on the coated surface. Particles from these
materials can be deposited on the coated surface and are very difcult to remove.
• For unusually hard to remove spots such as crayon or grease, isopropyl alcohol, GooGone
®
or
GoofOff
®
may be used. After spot cleaning, the full glass surface should be cleaned following the
recommended routine cleaning instructions.
BRASS & NICKEL FINISHES
Routine Cleaning: Use a soft cloth with a mild soap and water solution to clean the
surfaces. Apply a high quality, non-abrasive automobile wax to polish.
Note: NEVER use ammonia-based cleaners on brass or other metallic nish handles.
If your Pella
®
door includes a solid brass handle, the brass is polished and sealed with a clear coating by the manufacturer. Should the finish
be accidentally damaged by an abrasive or sharp object, it will succumb to a natural oxidation process that occurs when the elements contact
unprotected brass. Brass has an enduring quality, in that it can be refurbished to its original polished finish again and again by using a quality brass
polish and a soft cloth. Do not clean the bottom expander in this manner - see door cleaning above.
1. Remove the hardware from the door so the finish of the door will not be affected. See the hardware instructions for removal. NOTE: you may be
able to leave the hardware in place on the door when polishing the handle only – make certain to
completely mask off all areas around the handle before starting. If polishing the key cylinder, protect the internal mechanism
by covering the opening with tape.
2. Use a quality brass polish or cleaner to clean the brass - follow the product’s directions and cautions. Note: Firm rubbing may
be necessary to loosen the coating on the brass.
3. Reseal the brass per instructions below.
a. Use the properties from the brass polish you used to clean the brass. (Easiest method, but requires more frequent polishing.)
b. Apply a high quality, non-abrasive, polymer-based automobile wax to seal the surface.
c. Apply a new clear coat with a clear lacquer spray - follow the product’s directions. (Most difficult, but lasts the longest.)
PLEASE NOTE: If you removed the hardware from the door, lubricate any internal workings with a spray lubricant. Re-install the hardware on the
door. See the hardware instructions for installation.
Door
Cleaning
Glass
Cleaning
Handle
Cleaning