Use and Care Guide

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Interior and Exterior Doors (JCM005)
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WEATHERSTRIP AND SWEEP INSPECTION
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 has gaps or is missing, torn,
cracked, brittle, discolored, gummy, or that has no “bounce back” when
pressed down.
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 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 and do not get lacquer thinner on berglass.
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.
Sweep Inspection
Visually inspect the sweep
for tears and missing
components. If the sweep is
damaged, consider replacing
it. See our product guide for
replacement instructions.
When the door is closed,
the sweep should be
compressed by the threshold
by approximately 1/8". If
the threshold has screws
visible on the top, it can
be adjusted by turning the
adjustment screws on the threshold clockwise to lower the threshold
or counterclockwise to raise it. Adjust each screw until the threshold
applies uniform compression on the sweep.
Door
sweep
Threshold
Foam Wedge Inspection
A foam wedge should be
installed at each lower
corner where the door
slab is when it's closed. If
the foam wedge is torn
or missing, call us for
areplacement.
BLINDS BETWEEN THE GLASS
For easiest operation, keep the slats in a fully open position
whileoperating.
Adjustments
1. If the operator comes off of the track, hold the operator at a sharp
angle to the glass and reinsert the two legs under the trackopening.
2. Re-couple the operator magnets.
Re-couple operator magnets
1. Slide the operator until the rst click.
2. Full travel blinds will fully engage when you hear the rst click. Half
travel (those units with a single side operation) will require you to
continue moving the operator up until you hear the second click. This
will ensure the magnets are fully engaged.
EXTERIOR SIDING and PRODUCT SEALANT JOINTS
A proper seal of the joints
in the door system and
between the door 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 house.
1. Inspect sealant in the
joints 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.
BASIC INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE - CONTINUED
Foam
wedge
Sealant
Weep gap