Use and Care Guide

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CARING FOR YOUR RELIABILT

WINDOWS AND DOORS

Thank you for welcoming the

beauty of nature into your home

with precision-crafted windows

and doors from ReliaBilt. One of

America’s best selling brands of

windows, ReliaBilt understands

your desire for easy care, energy

efﬁcient windows and doors.

That’s why we control every facet

of the manufacturing process.

A Commitment to Excellence Since 1948

From extrusion to fabrication, we set

a higher standard from start to ﬁnish.

It’s the only way to assure you of

outstanding craftsmanship that will

be worry free for years to come.

An Ounce of Prevention

Protecting the frames of your windows and

doors is just as important as cleaning the glass.

Following are simple suggestions that enable

you to protect the life and extend the beauty of

your windows and patio doors.

• Vacuum soil and debris from the sill or

track prior to washing.

• Use a mixture of mild dish soap and water

to gently clean window and door frames.

• Non-abrasive soaps are the safest for

removing soil from both vinyl and

aluminum frames.

• Never use abrasive or caustic cleaners or

solvents as they may damage the ﬁnish

of your windows and doors.

• Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft

absorbent cloth.

• If your windows or doors

have weep holes, make

sure they are clear of

obstruction and draining

properly.

(see Window

Weeping /Drainage Systems)

Proper care of today’s window glass systems is easy, but

very important. Insulated glass systems, and those with

Low-E or other heat deterrent additives can be damaged

or lose their effectiveness through improper care.

• If possible, avoid washing windows in direct

sunlight.

• Use a mixture of mild dish soap and water to

gently clean the glass. Rinse thoroughly with

clean water and dry with a soft absorbent cloth

to avoid spotting.

• Never use abrasive or caustic cleaners as they

may damage the glass or the ﬁnish.

• Never use petroleum based solvents or chemicals

on the glass as they may damage the insulating

glass seal or component parts of the window.

• Never use a high pressure spray to wash the

windows as it may damage the insulating

glass seal.

• Never use sharp instruments or abrasive pads to

clean the glass.

• Never attach anything to the glass such as

masking tape as heat from the sun may bake

the adhesive into the glass.

• Remove the screens and wash them with a soft

brush on a ﬂat surface with mild dish soap and

water. Rinse, wipe dry and re-install.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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CARING FOR YOUR RELIABILT WINDOWS AND DOORS A Commitment to Excellence Since 1948 Thank you for welcoming the beauty of nature into your home with precision-crafted windows and doors from ReliaBilt. One of America’s best selling brands of windows, ReliaBilt understands your desire for easy care, energy efficient windows and doors. That’s why we control every facet of the manufacturing process. From extrusion to fabrication, we set a higher standard from start to finish.
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CARING FOR YOUR RELIABILT WINDOWS AND DOORS Window Weeping /Drainage Systems Many of our window and door products are designed with a built in drainage system. This is referred to as the window weep. It drains away rainwater that may accumulate on the sill. The weep holes must remain open and free of debris in order to perform properly. • It’s a normal occurrence for wind blown rain to accumulate in the sill or track area of many windows.
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CARING FOR YOUR RELIABILT WINDOWS AND DOORS Operating a Single Hung Side Load Window To Open the Bottom Sash 1. Unlock the window. 2. Grasp the integral finger pull. 3. Raise the bottom sash to the desired height. Sash Removal and Replacement The side load sash design and block and tackle balance system make removing the window for easy cleaning a simple matter. 1.
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CARING FOR YOUR RELIABILT WINDOWS AND DOORS Operating a Single or Double Hung Window with Tilt Feature To Tilt the Bottom Sash (Single Hung and Double Hung Windows) 1. Unlock the window. 2. Raise the bottom sash about 3". 3. Push the tilt latches toward the center of the window while pulling the sash toward you. To Tilt the Upper Sash (Double Hung Windows Only) 1. Bottom sash must be in the tilt position prior to tilting the upper sash. 2. Lower the upper sash about 6". 3.
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CARING FOR YOUR RELIABILT WINDOWS AND DOORS Operating and Cleaning Horizontal Sliding Windows 1. Unlock the window. 2. Slide the window to the open position. 3. To remove the sash, make sure the top is clear of the anti-lift blocks. 4. Lift the entire sash into the head of the window while pulling the bottom toward you. 5. Both sides of the window can be cleaned and then replaced. 6. Insert the top into the head of the window and lift while positioning the bottom back into the track.
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CARING FOR YOUR RELIABILT WINDOWS AND DOORS Interior Window Condensation Condensation on the glass surface of a window occurs when high interior moisture content meets low temperatures on the glass. This is a natural occurrence and a sign that excessive moisture is present in the home.