Use and Care Manual

6
HARDWARE LUBRICATION
Different hardware parts need different types of lubricants.
Suggested Lubricant Types
White or Lithium Grease:
Protects metal surfaces against corrosion, reduces
frictionandwearonmovingparts,andisanexcellent
multi-purpose lubricant.
Light Oil (such as 3-in-One
®
):
Useforslidingorrotatingjoints.
Graphite (spray black carbon powder):
Use for door lock key ways and hinges.
Note! Use care when applying graphite to prevent
possible staining of parts.
Spray Silicone:
Useforslidertracks,jambliners,andweatherstrip.
Note! Do not spray directly onto hardware surfaces.
Spray onto clean cloth to apply.
Plastic Hardware
Most hard plastic hardware parts
(e.g.sashretainerlatches)require
periodic cleaning for smooth
operation and do not require
lubrication.
Butt Hinges
Note! Butt hinges are located on
swinging patio doors and some
window styles. Lubricate hinges with
light oil (3-In-One
®
oil or equivalent)
annually or when noisy.
Casement/Awning Hardware
Note! New operators and hinges are already greased and
oiled and should not need lubrication. Periodically lubricate
operator gear mechanisms with white or lithium grease.
There are two types of operators with gear mechanisms:
• Removablecover
• Non-removablecoverwiththegearsreachablethrough
the back
Casement/Awning Hardware – Continued
For operators with removable covers:
Note! Some handle styles don’t have screws and will just
pull off.
1. Remove set screw on crank handle with small
screwdriverorAllenwrench;removehandle.
2.Gentlyremoveplasticcover(liftfromthebase).
3.Applygreasetogearsandoiltojoints.
For operators with non-removable covers:
1. Use a small mirror for a better view of the gears.
2. Apply grease/oil through back side of operator.
Casement/Awning Rotating Joints
Lightoilprovideslubricationforrotatingjointssuchashinge
pivots. Spray lubricants or graphite are acceptable, but need
frequent application.
1.Openwindowforaccesstojoints.
2. Oil as shown.
Tilt & Turn Casement
Lubricate at the locations shown every ve years or when
hard to operate. Use an acid and resin free grease on the
locking pins and keepers and a light oil on hinge points. Apply
lubrication at the points shown.
Retainer Latch
Grease Here
Grease Here
Clean Slide -
Do not lubricate
Oil each
pivot point
Operator with
removable cover
Single-arm
operator Dual-arm
operator
Hinge
Oil Here
Oil Here
Top Hinge in
Tilt Position
Bottom Hinge in Turn
Position
...Continued