Use and Care Manual

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HARDWARE LUBRICATION
Different hardware parts need different types of lubricants.
Suggested Lubricant Types
White or Lithium Grease:
Protects metal surfaces against corrosion, reduces friction
and wear on moving parts, and is an excellent
multi-purpose lubricant.
Light Oil (such as 3-in-One
®
):
Use for sliding or rotating joints.
Graphite (spray black carbon powder):
Use for door lock key ways and hinges.
Note! Use care when applying graphite to prevent possible
staining of parts.
Spray Silicone:
Use for slider tracks, jamb liners, and weatherstrip.
Note! Do not spray directly onto hardware surfaces. Spray
onto clean cloth to apply.
Plastic Hardware
Most hard plastic hardware parts (e.g.
sash retainer latches) require periodic
cleaning for smooth operation and do
not require lubrication.
Butt Hinges
Note! Butt hinges are located on
swinging patio doors and some window
styles. Lubricate hinges with light oil
(3-In-One
®
oil or equivalent) annually or
when noisy.
Casement/Awning Hardware
Note! New operators and hinges are already greased and oiled
and should not need lubrication. Periodically lubricate operator
gear mechanisms with white or lithium grease.
There are two types of operators with gear mechanisms:
• Removable cover
• Non-removable cover with the gears reachable through
the back
Casement/Awning Hardware – Continued
For operators with removable covers:
Note! Some handle styles don’t have screws and will just pull
off.
1. Remove set screw on crank handle with small screwdriver or
Allen wrench; remove handle.
2. Gently remove plastic cover (lift from the base).
3. Apply grease to gears and oil to joints.
For operators with non-removable covers:
1. Use a small mirror for a better view of the gears.
2. Apply grease/oil through back side of operator.
Casement/Awning Rotating Joints
Light oil provides lubrication for rotating joints such as hinge
pivots. Spray lubricants or graphite are acceptable, but need
frequent application.
1. Open window for access to joints.
2. Oil as shown.
Tilt and Turn Casement
Lubricate at the locations shown every ve years or when hard to
operate. Use an acid and resin free grease on the locking pins and
keepers and a light oil on hinge points. Apply lubrication at the
points shown.
Retainer Latch
Grease Here
Grease Here
Clean Slide -
Do not lubricate
Oil each
pivot point
Operator with
removable cover
Single-arm
operator Dual-arm
operator
Hinge
Oil Here
Oil Here
Top Hinge in
Tilt Position
Bottom Hinge in Turn
Position
...Continued
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Wood Windows and Patio Doors (JCM003)