Use and Care Guide

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PRECAUTIONS, SAFETY AND CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS
NEEDED MATERIALS AND TOOLS
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY
• Some windows have opening control devices installed to
help prevent falls, while allowing full operation when
manually released. Know how to operate these devices before
an emergency occurs. See the full Safety and Operating
Instructions at www.jeld-wen.com.
• Window insect screens are not security devices and will not
prevent a child or anyone from falling through.
• Never mix cleaners or solvents. This may be dangerous as well
as ineffective.
• Use help when working with a large window sash or patio door
panel to avoid injury.
• Use proper/safe equipment and precautions when cleaning and
servicing the exterior side of windows above ground level.
• If using commercial cleaning or nishing products or solvents,
carefully read and follow safety instructions, warnings, cautions
and disposal instructions on manufacturer’s labels. Wear
appropriate safety gear (e.g. clothing, goggles, gloves) and
provide plenty of ventilation.
• Immediately clean spills.
• Most solvents are ammable and/or toxic and must be handled
with extreme care. Do not use near open ame, sparks, or
electrical motors.
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Do not power-wash windows or use a garden hose; this can
cause seal failure and allow water to enter the structure.
• When cleaning exterior, multi-story windows, begin with the
upper story and work down.
• Avoid using metal tools, razor blades, or other sharp objects
and abrasive cleaners. They can damage window surfaces,
scratch glass and remove glass coatings.
• Do not allow aggressive cleaners to come into contact with
metal clad or wood surfaces. Immediately rinse and dry.
• Do not allow cleaners to puddle or collect at glass edges near
glazing materials.
• Avoid cleaning in direct sunlight or in temperatures too hot or
too cold.
• Avoid excessive rubbing and over-cleaning.
• Do not scour.
• Clean and rinse one area at a time.
• Clean twice a year (monthly in coastal areas) or when dirty.
• After-market tints and lms are not recommended, as they may
cause damage to the glass and/or sealant.
MATERIALS
• Baby shampoo or mild soap, or vinegar, and water
• Several clean, soft, non-abrasive, absorbent lint-free dry cloths
(cleaning)
• High quality, non-abrasive car wax (for hardware)
• Appropriate nishing supplies and solvents
• Commercial glass cleaning products or solvents
• Non-abrasive paste cleaner and baking soda (for copper
cladding)
• Plastic wrap (for label removal)
• Plenty of rags (for nishing or painting)
• Wood ller
• High quality sealant (100% polyurethane if painted and 100%
silicone if left exposed)
TOOLS
• Soft bristle brush
• Spray bottle
• Sponge
• Plastic putty knife (for paint or label removal)
• Metal putty knife or paint scraper
• Brushes (small and large)
• Wire brush
• Sanding block with medium and ne sandpaper
• Tack cloth
• Drop cloth
• Thin wire
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003)