Use and Care Manual

XI. USE & CARE GUIDELINES
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Use & Care Guidelines.
The screen mesh is usually retracted when not in use so as to allow clear view of outside. The insect screen stays in the Screen Cartridge
Header housing during wet and cold months, when windows are not opened often and during periods when interiors are air-conditioned and
windows are left closed for long periods of time. The patented NON-TOXIC SUNOX treatment of the RETRACTABLEBugScreen TM insect screen
mesh provides additional protection as the SUNOX insect screen mesh is bacteria repellent and mold resistant. Regular maintenance of the
RETRACTABLEBugScreen TM is therefore minimal.
HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD CLEAN YOUR RETRACTABLEBugScreen TM
For best results we recommend cleaning the mesh insect screen at least twice a year. Ideally clean the screen at the BEGINNING of the season
when you OPEN WINDOWS and ROLL DOWN the insect screens and then clean the screen again at the END of the season when you CLOSE
WINDOWS and ROLL UP the insect screen. Maintenance of the RETRACTABLEBugScreen TM mesh screen should be effected at the owner/
user's discretion, taking into consideration that more frequent cleanings may be required if your screen will be subject to harsh atmospheric
conditions, exposure to vapors, fumes, pollen presence, high concentrations of salt air or industrial pollutants.
CLEANING YOUR RETRACTABLEBugScreen TM
Safety Precautions
Please NOTE slight forward pressure on the screen's mesh may cause the screen to roll up, as part of the screen's designed functionality is to
roll up when slight forward pressure is applied at base. For SAFETY, please hold the PULL BAR (A2) taut or tight at its base with one hand while
cleaning the screen, so as to prevent the screen from inadvertently rolling up while you are cleaning it. When cleaning the insect screen pull the
insect screen mesh down, so it is in use mode; so it is visible in the frame. With one hand, hold the pull bar down so screen is taut.
If the mesh screen mistakenly moves out of the Lateral Insect Screen Side Tracks (J) because of movement during cleaning or because of strong
wind breezes, you can simply re-insert and re-align the mesh screen into the Lateral Insect Screen Side Tracks (J) and have the screen ascend
and descend. The screen will then be reset ready for use.
REMOVE DIRT
The first phase of cleaning your RETRACTABLEBugScreen TM is the removal of any dust, spider webs, impurities or dirt attached to the mesh
screen or aluminum frame. For this part of the operation use a soft brush or vacuum cleaner to remove or vacuum impurities.
WIPE GENTLY WITH DAMP CLOTH SOAKED IN MILD WATER SOAP SOLUTION
The second part of the cleaning of the mesh insect screen and the aluminum frame is the washing phase. Use a mild detergent or cleaners
suggested for domestic use. We recommend the use of mild, neutral, non abrasive and not harsh cleaning products for cleaning the mesh and the
aluminum frame. Please consult your detergent or cleaner product's ingredients' list and application directions for guidance on the product's directed
uses. DO NOT USE any cleaning products on your insect screen or aluminum frame that contain ammonia, bleach, solvents, acetone, isopropyl
alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or harsh chemicals. Use of harsh chemicals or non recommended cleaning products will irreparably deteriorate and/or
damage the insect mesh screen and the aluminum frame finish.
Place clean protective cloths or rags on your window sill so as to protect walls or nearby surfaces that might be stained by the mild detergent water
mix solution you are using. Place clean rags or cloths on your window sill so as to catch water drips or moisture during your wet cleaning of the
insect screen.
Dilute your mild detergent/cleaner product with fresh clean water. Place a clean absorbent cloth in mild detergent and fresh water solution. Extract
extra moisture out of your clean absorbent cloth. Wring out extra wetness from your cloth, until cloth is damp, not soaking wet. Begin cleaning the
insect screen mesh by starting on the top part of the screen. Gently and lightly rub screen mesh in a light circular motion with a damp cloth putting
very light pressure on the mesh.
If possible clean the mesh screen both on the internal and external side by gently rubbing the insect screen mesh with the damp cloth. Some
installations of your screen may not permit external cleanings. (On higher floors for example). If external cleaning is not possible, simply clean
mesh's interior side. After cleaning with a damp cloth you can wipe the mesh lightly. For best results allow the screen fabric to dry completely before
retracting the insect screen.
To clean the aluminum frames, after removing dust or dirt particles, wipe lightly with a damp cloth. Please contact us with any use and care or
maintenance questions you may have. Email us at [e-mail] or call us at 1-407-450-5134
TIPS FOR EXTENDING LIFE OF YOUR RETRACTABLEBugScreen TM
Insect mesh screen should be retracted into its protective storage housing in the Screen Cartridge Header (A1) when not in use, so as to protect
and extend the life of the mesh. Ensure Lateral Insect Screen Side Tracks (J) are kept free of dirt, grease and debris.
Clean mesh screen, Lateral Insect Screen Side Tracks and Pull Bar Exterior with water, mild cleaning product and a soft damp cloth – not with
harsh chemicals or a pressure washer. Allow mesh screen to dry before rolling it back up into its Header housing.