Use and Care Guide

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Interior & Exterior Doors (JCM005)
DOORSURFACECLEANING&HARDWARELUBRICATION
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.
STUBBORN STAIN REMOVAL
Commercial glass cleaning products may be necessary.
• Applysmallamountdirectlytothestain.Avoidspillingor
dripping down the glass.
• Somepersistentstainsmayneedhigherstrengthcleaning
solutions that contain active ingredient chemicals such as
denatured alcohol or acetone. Special care must be taken when
using these types of cleaners.
• Foroilandgrease:trybakingsodaandwater.
MORE INFORMATION ON GLASS CLEANING
• TheGlassAssociationofNorthAmerica(GANA):
www.glasswebsite.com
Note on Web sites! Web site content is subject to change and
should be used for informational purposes only. JELD-WEN is not
responsible for third-party information.
Clean door surface and maintain hardware any time doors are not
openingorclosingproperlyoratleastbiannually(monthlyfor
coastalareas):
• Cleandirt/debriswithmildsoapandwaterandrinseclean
• Tightenloosescrews
• Replacedamagedhardware
PRECAUTIONS
The following substances may damage protective nishes. Do not use:
• Vinegar-basedcleaners(useonglassonly)
• Citrus-basedcleaners(lemon,etc.)
• Paintremovers
• Windowcleaners
• Brick/sidingwashes
• Anyotherindustrialorabrasivecleaners
1. Lubricatehingeswithlightoil(3-In-
One
®
oilorequivalent)annuallyor
when noisy.
2. Spray keyway lock with graphite
lubricant.
FOLDING DOORS:
Tracks and Bearings
Wipevisibletracksurfaceswithadampsoftclothandamild
detergent, then wipe dry with a clean cloth. Using a suitable
applicatorspreadasmallamountofclearpetroleumjellyorsimilar
lubricant where the carrier wheels pass so that it is distributed evenly
along the track. Place additional lubricant around the bearings. The
lubrication reduces wear, improves operation and protects against
corrosion.Insevereenvironments,applyathinlmofWD40
®
.
Hangers, Pivots and Brackets
Exposed surfaces should be wiped down with warm soapy water
and a soft rag, and then rinsed clean before applying new surface
protectant.AlightsprayapplicationofWD40
®
, followed by a light
wipe with a dry cloth to remove any excess.
Hinges
Wipedownthevisiblesurfaceswithwarm,soapywaterandasoft
rag, then rinse off and dry by wiping with a clean rag. Application
ofathinlmofWD40
®
will help maintain the original luster of the
metal nish, and lubricate the moving contact surfaces. Be careful
not to get these compounds on any wood components as it may
cause staining. For oil-rubbed bronze nish, care should be taken
when cleaning or re-applying surface protectant.
Flushbolts
SprayWD40
®
to the sliding pin inside the bolt and to the lock
cylinder. There are access holes or slots on all drop bolts so that this
can be completed without removing the locks from the doors.
Cleaning and lubrication help to maintain and restore smooth operation to movable parts such as hinges and locksets and, in most cases,
offers some corrosion protection.
CLEANING GLASS
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 door with separate cloth.
PAINT REMOVAL
1. Soak dried latex paint drips with warm water and baby shampoo
solution. For oil-based paint, consult a paint professional.
2. Wipewithdampclothorsponge.
If needed,
3. Scrapegentlywithplasticputtyknife.Repeatsoakandscrape.
4. Repeat if necessary.