Use and Care Manual

Grille Use & Care Manual
Care and Maintenance
• Keep all register and grille openings clear and free of dust and dirt.
• Clean metal surfaces with warm water and mild soap, make sure you dry them thoroughly to prevent any rust.
• Make sure to use and clean your return air filters per the manufacturers guidelines to ensure proper function.
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Registers
Registers are the vents that control airflow into a room from heating and cooling systems.
• A louvered damper enables control of the air, which can be directed in at least one direction or in some cases up to as many
as four, or diffused altogether.
• Registers can be used in walls and ceilings so cold air can fall into a room, and in floors so heated air can rise.
• If they become blocked, the air temperature in the room can be greatly affected.
Grilles
Grilles are the vents through which air is pulled out of a room for circulation back to the central heating or cooling unit.
• They have no dampers behind the slats to close off the flow of air.
• They may be located in floors, ceilings or walls.
• Placement assists circulation within a room, and an unobstructed flow is required for system efficiency.
• Several small grilles may be utilized and located throughout the home, or one large grill may be positioned near the furnace.
• Wall transfer grilles, door grilles and jump ducts are also helpful for maintaining a steady return air flow in homes that have a
centrally located grille.