Use and Care Guide

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Care and Maintenance
Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors
HARDWARE LUBRICATION – CONTINUED
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
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.
Patio Door Rollers and Multi-Point Locks
Removing patio door panels can be dangerous and should be
performed by service personnel or at least with additional help.
1. Remove door panel.
2. Tip door panel for
access to rollers on the
bottom.
3. Lubricate rollers where
the shaft goes through
the middle of the
wheels with light oil.
4. Lightly oil multi-point
lock at each latch
point.
5. Spray keyway lock with
graphite lubricant.
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
Latch
point
Rollers
Key way