Use and Care Manual

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BASIC INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE – CONTINUED
CLEANING GLASS
WEATHERSTRIP
Inspecting and maintaining weatherstrip can help avoid costly
structural damage from water leakage and energy loss due
to air and/or water inltration. Replace weatherstrip, that is
missing, torn, cracked, brittle, discolored, gummy, or that has
no “bounce back” when pressed down. Call us for replacement
instructions.
Precautions
• Solventssuchasmineralspiritsorpetroleum-based
products may damage or dissolve weatherstrip.
• Whenusingalcohol,alwaystestsmallarearsttoavoid
product damage.
• Donotallowsolventsorsiliconetotouchwoodorclad
surfaces around weatherstrip.
• Donotuseabrasives,sanders,oranythingsharpnear
weatherstrip.
Light Cleaning
1. Clean with damp cloth or mild soap and water.
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Repeat if necessary.
Non Water-Soluble Cleaning
Clean with denatured alcohol on soft cloth. Test on
inconspicuous area rst. If denatured alcohol doesn’t work:
1. Clean with small amount of lacquer thinner on soft cloth.
Follow all instructions.
2. Repeat if necessary.
3. Clean with mild soap and water, then rinse. If unsuccessful,
consider replacing weatherstrip.
Weatherstrip Repair
If weatherstrip is loose or falling out of the kerf:
1. Carefully remove weatherstrip.
2. Apply thin bead of silicone sealant into kerf.
3. Reinstall weatherstrip.
4. Hold in place with tape for 24 hours.
5. Carefully remove tape.
EXTERIOR SIDING JOINT
Apropersealofthejointbetweenthewindowandthe
exteriorsurfaceofthestructurewillprovideapropershield
from the elements and will keep water and/or air from leaking
into the home.
1.Inspectsealantinthejointfor:
 • Cracks
 • Voids
 • Deterioratingareas(e.g.lossofadhesion)
2. Repair damaged sealant with a best quality sealant.
Note! Do not apply sealant to areas where installer or
contractor did not originally seal. Seek professional advice
from an installer or contractor if unsure.
Whenrepairingasealantjoint,100%siliconesealant
is the most durable, but it cannot be painted. Use
100%polyurethanesealantifpainted.Followsealant
manufacturer’s instructions for proper application.
GUTTERS&OVERHANGS
Guttersandoverhangsprotectwindowsfromexcessexposure
to water. Clear at least once a year.
GENERAL CLEANING
Preparecleaningsolution(1tspbabyshampootoonegallonof
wateror11/2cupsvinegartoonegallonofwater).
1. Rinse surface with clean water from top to bottom.
2. Clean with mild soap and water and sponge or soft brush
with uniform pressure horizontally, then vertically.
3.Promptlyrinsethoroughlywithcleanwater(sponging
whilerinsingmaybehelpful;donotallowcleaning
solutiontodryonthesurfaceorcollectandpuddle).
4. Wipe dry with lint-free dry cloth.
5. If necessary, repeat steps above until clean.
6.Drywindowframeandsillwithseparatecloth.
LABELREMOVAL
Slowly peel from one corner. If label tears or sticks, moisten
with soapy water and gently scrape with plastic putty knife.
Stubborn labels can be soaked with soapy water and covered
overnight with plastic wrap. Gently remove with plastic putty
knife.
PAINTREMOVAL
1.Soakdriedlatexpaintdripswithwarmwaterandbaby
shampoo solution.
2. Wipe with damp cloth or sponge.
If needed,
3. Scrape gently with plastic putty knife. Repeat soak and
scrape.
4. Repeat if necessary.
Note! For oil-based paint drips, consult a paint professional.
Somewindowsashesmaybemanipulatedforeasieraccesstotheexteriorsurface.Ifnotdoneproperly,thereisariskofproduct
damageand/orpersonalinjury.Reviewallsafetyinformationandcompleteinstructionsintheappropriateproductguidebefore
beginning the cleaning process.
Custom and premium wood products are available with optional Neat
®
glass. Neat glass stays cleaner longer with less maintenance
andneedsnomanualactivation.Visitwww.cardinalcorp.com for more information.