Use and Care Guide

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003)

The advice offered herein can be done by a homeowner with some mechanical aptitude. If you are unsure, it is recommended that you hire a trained service provider such as a competent and licensed

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This guide provides important information that will help keep

wood windows and patio doors looking beautiful and operating

smoothly for many years while maintaining warranty coverage.

Regular inspections and minor maintenance are the best ways to

keep these products in good condition.

Do-It-Yourself Technician

For optimal performance, new wood products should be nished or painted as soon as possible after installation. Finishing is necessary because by nature,

wood is porous. Painting and nishing seals porous surfaces, maintains, protects and enhances the beauty of the product by keeping it less susceptible

to debris and easier to clean. Factory painted custom wood products have a low-maintenance nish, but over time will still need to be touched up and

renished as recommended below on page 9. The wood’s grain pattern will be slightly pronounced when painted. This is normal and not a defect. See

our warranty for details. Keeping wood properly nished is the rst step in effective maintenance.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions and Safety ..................................... 2

Needed Materials and Tools ................................. 2

Basic Inspections and Maintenance ........................... 3

Cleaning Glass ............................................ 4

Hardware Cleaning and Lubrication ........................... 5

Cleaning Wood and Cladding ................................ 8

Finishing and Renishing ................................... 9

Glossary ................................................ 11

Inspection Checklist ....................................... 12

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WINDOW AND PATIO DOOR PARTS

Top Rail

Sill Bottom Rail

Lower

Sash

Upper

Sash

Lite

SideJamb

Sash Lock

Stile

Glazing/Glass

Check/

Meeting Rail

HeadJamb Grille

Top Rail

Frame

HeadJamb

Check/Meeting

Stile

Operating

Panel

Side

Jamb

Bottom

Rail

Stationary

Panel

Sill

INTRODUCTION

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Summary of content (12 pages)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003) This guide provides important information that will help keep wood windows and patio doors looking beautiful and operating smoothly for many years while maintaining warranty coverage. Regular inspections and minor maintenance are the best ways to keep these products in good condition. Do-It-Yourself Technician INTRODUCTION For optimal performance, new wood products should be finished or painted as soon as possible after installation.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003) PRECAUTIONS, SAFETY AND CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS • 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.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003) BASIC INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE INSECT SCREENS • Retracting the product with creases in the screen can cause wrinkles. 1. Inspect screens for: • Ensure tracks are kept free of dirt and debris, which may cause the screen to perform poorly. • Cuts, scratches or holes • Looseness 2. Replace or repair damaged screens. Contact a local supplier for repair or replacement information. Note! Screens may not be covered under manufacturer’s warranty.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003) BASIC INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE - CONTINUED WEATHERSTRIP Weatherstrip Repair Inspecting and maintaining weatherstrip can help avoid costly structural damage from water leakage and energy loss due to air and/or water infiltration. Replace weatherstrip, that is missing, torn, cracked, brittle, discolored, gummy, or that has no “bounce back” when pressed down. Call us for replacement instructions.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003) CLEANING GLASS - CONTINUED STUBBORN STAIN REMOVAL MORE INFORMATION ON GLASS CLEANING Commercial glass cleaning products may be necessary. • The Glass Association of North America (GANA): www.glasswebsite.com • 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.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003) HARDWARE LUBRICATION Different hardware parts need different types of lubricants. Casement/Awning Hardware – Continued For operators with removable covers: Suggested Lubricant Types Note! Some handle styles don’t have screws and will just pull off. White or Lithium Grease: Protects metal surfaces against corrosion, reduces friction and wear on moving parts, and is an excellent multi-purpose lubricant. 1.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003) HARDWARE LUBRICATION - CONTINUED Tilt and Turn Casement - Continued Snapper Patio Door Rollers and Multi-Point Locks Lock Keeper Removing patio door panels can be dangerous and should be performed by service personnel or at least with additional help. Rollers 1. Remove door panel. 2. Tip door panel for access to rollers on the bottom. Latch point 3. Lubricate rollers where the shaft goes through the middle of the wheels with light oil.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003) CLEANING WOOD SURFACES AND CLADDING Wood window care includes proper finishing and maintenance of wood and cleaning and caring for metal clad surfaces. Bi-annual inspections are sufficient for most areas; however, coastal areas require monthly inspections because of moisture and salt in the air. EXPOSED WOOD SURFACES ALUMINUM CLADDING – CONTINUED Clean exposed wood surfaces with mild soap and water.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003) FINISHING AND REFINISHING This is a guideline for painting and finishing wood surfaces on windows and patio doors and primed cladding on some patio doors. Consult a paint professional for specific “how-to” instructions and additional materials. During manufacturing of primed wood products, a waterborne, modified acrylic primer is applied for good paint film adhesion and some wood protection during shipping, handling and installation.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003) 2 PREPARE TO FINISH - CONTINUED PREPARE DOUBLE-HUNG SASH On double-hung windows, the moving sash stile edges that come in contact with the jamb liners need to be sealed, not painted. The sealer should be a high-quality waterproofing product applied to the sash edge to adequately seal the wood while not causing operational problems. Minimize the film thickness on the sash edge.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003) GLOSSARY Casement A window with a sash that opens from the side like a door. Rail The horizontal piece of a sash or panel. Clad A metal protective shell on the exterior of some wood windows and patio doors. Usually aluminum or copper. Sash/Panel An assembly comprised of stiles (vertical pieces), rails (horizontal pieces) and the window or patio door’s glass.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003) INSPECTION CHECKLIST EXTERIOR INSPECTION DATE _____/_____/_____ NOTES • Paint/Cladding ¨ Dirty ¨ Cracks, scratches, blisters, other damage • Sealant Joint ¨ Cracks, voids, other damage ¨ Deterioration, loss of adhesion • Glass ¨ Dirty ¨ Scratched, cracked, other damage • Weatherstrip ¨ Missing or loose ¨ Tears, cracks, other damage ¨ Brittle, gummy, discolored ¨ No ”bounce back” • Insect Screen ¨ Dirty ¨ Missing or loose ¨ Mesh damaged or loose •