Installation Instructions

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Rev. May 2013
Part No. 14169
The baked enamel finish on your storm door is chip and scratch resistant. Clean with mild detergent and water. Do
not use abrasive powders, steel wool, solvents or commercial glass cleaners on the enamel surface. Applying a
quality car wax to the aluminum surfaces will maintain the finish of the door.
The glass supplied on your door is break resistant, tempered safety glass. Clean glass with a mixture of vinegar and
water.
The Lifetime Brass™ handles feature a titanium coating bonded to the surface. Over time small white spots (salt and
mineral deposits) may appear on the surface. These spots can be removed using an all purpose household cleaner
and a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or cloths as they may damage the titanium coating. The white spots
are not the beginning of tarnishing.
EASY VENTILATION: If the door receives direct sunlight most of the day, heat build-up may occur between the
storm door and entranceway door due to lack of ventilation. All Aluminart doors have ventilation options. You may
raise the storm sweep slightly, leave the sash open, or if your door is a Full Lite, use the screen insert during the
affected months.
IMPORTANT: Hold the insert in place while removing
the last vinyl retainer.
1. Wrap tip of slot screwdriver with tape to protect
doorframe.
2. At one end of retainer, place screwdriver blade into
retainer groove.
3. Push firmly toward center of insert. Repeat process
every 4 inches.
Protective tape
Retainer
Strip
To ease installation, rub a bar of soap along narrow edge of retainer.
1. Position and hold insert in doorframe. Install the longer side retainers first.
2. Starting at one end, place narrow edge of retainer in the groove between insert and doorframe. See Fig. 1.
3. Push retainer towards doorframe, working down the length of the retainer. See Fig. 2 and Fig. 3.
Retainer Strip
( 2
Retainer Strip
Snap In
GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE
HOW TO REMOVE GLASS OR SCREEN INSERTS USING VINYL RETAINERS
HOW TO INSTALL GLASS OR SCREEN INSERTS ON FULL LITE DOORS