Installation Guide

Care and Maintenance

Door

Cleaning

Glass

Cleaning

Handle

Cleaning

Cleaning &

Renishing

Damaged

Brass

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 lightly 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.

Routine Cleaning: Use any household glass cleaner.

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: DO NOT use ammonia-based cleaners on brass or other metallic nish handles.

If your Pella

door includes a 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. Reinstall the

hardware on the door. See the hardware instructions for installation.