Use and Care Guide

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003)
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).
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.
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
PRECAUTIONS, SAFETY AND CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS
NEEDED MATERIALS AND TOOLS
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