Use and Care Manual

Care and Maintenance
Interior and Exterior Doors (JCM005)
Precautions and Safety
• Never mix cleaners or solvents. This may be dangerous as well
asineffective.
• If using commercial cleaning or finishing 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 flammable and/or toxic and must be handled with
extreme care. Do not use near open flame, sparks, or electricalmotors.
• Remove protective film (if applicable) on the glass within six months.
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products
can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to
the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling
wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for
personal protection. For more information, go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.
Removing doors can be dangerous, doors can be
HEAVY! Larger doors may require additional tools or
machinery for handling and installation. Minimum of
two-person lift!
Recommendations
• Do not power-wash doors or use a garden hose; this can cause seal
failure in glass units and allow water to enter the structure.
• Avoid using metal tools, razor blades, or other sharp objects and
abrasive cleaners. They can damage door surfaces, scratch glass and
remove coatings.
• Do not allow aggressive cleaners to come into contact with door
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 films are not recommended on glass, as they may
cause damage to the glass and/or sealant.
PRECAUTIONS, SAFETY AND CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS
Materials
• Baby shampoo or mild soap and water.
• Several clean, soft, non-abrasive, absorbent lint-free dry
cloths(cleaning).
• Commercial glass cleaning products or solvents.
• Plastic wrap (for label removal).
• High quality sealant (100% polyurethane if painted and 100% silicone
if left exposed).
Tools
• Soft bristle brush
• Spray bottle
• Sponge
• Plastic putty knife (for paint or label removal)
Gutters and Overhangs
Gutters and overhangs protect doors from excess exposure to water. Clear
at least once a year or as necessary.
Slab and Frame Inspection
• Inspect annually (due to the corrosive environment of coastal areas,
inspect monthly).
• Inspect stiles and rails for damage (excessive warp, cracks or splits in
wood or fiberglass surfaces, dents or scratches in metalsurfaces).
• Immediately repair scratches or cracks in painted or finished surfaces.
Re-finish surfaces as necessary when finishes fade, crack, peel, splitetc.
• Inspect stile and rail wood doors for crooked panels and/or mullions.
These can be gently tapped with a wood block and rubber mallet until
straight. Panels can also develop “light lines” around the perimeter
from shrinkage. These areas should be touched up with a matching
finish. Allowing the door to “condition” in a warm, dry environment for
24 hours before touch up will yield the best results.
• Check glass for cracks. If cracked, call us or your local glass supplier
forreplacement.
• For insulating glass units, look for moisture or fogging between glass
panes (most likely to occur on cold mornings). This may be an indication
of seal failure. See our Seal Failure Document at
www.jeld-wen.com/resources or call us for recommendations.
NEEDED MATERIALS AND TOOLS
BASIC INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
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