Use and Care Manual

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Care & Maintenance
VinylWindows&PatioDoors
HARDWARELUBRICATION–CONTINUED
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
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.
Patio Door Rollers & Multi-Point Locks
Removing patio door panels can be dangerous and should be
performed by service personnel or at least with additional
help.
1.Removedoorpanel.
2. Tip door panel for
access to rollers on
the bottom.
3.Lubricaterollers
where the shaft
goes through the
middle of the
wheels with light
oil.
4. Lightly oil multi-
point lock at each
latch point.
5. Spray keyway lock
with graphite
lubricant.
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
Latch
point
Rollers
Key way