Installation Guide

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CLEANING & PRESERVING THE DOOR
These garage door models contain both Limited Edition Series doors that
consist of composite cladding and overlays and Ultra-Grain
®
Series doors
which consist of composite overlays and Ultra-Grain
®
steel.
Both the Ultra-Grain
®
steel portion of the door and the inside steel surface of
the door should be periodically cleaned and waxed at least twice a year or
four times a year for harsh environments (such as coastal regions, high road
salts, etc.). Failure to do so may result in loss of warranty coverage. For
further questions about the requirements, refer to the warranty page at
the end of this manual or contact Clopay Consumer Services.
Cleaning the Door
Working from top to bottom of the door sections, use a well soaked cloth,
sponge or soft bristle brush with either of the following solutions:
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One cup of Simple Green
®
or other non-toxic biodegradable cleaner (less
than 0.5% phosphate) into two gallons of warm water -OR-
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Household liquid dishwashing detergent such as Dawn
®
.
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DO NOT use scouring powders or solvents when cleaning the door.
If preparing to paint, see cleaning instructions under "Painting" in
this manual.
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Rinse door with clean water to complete cleaning and allow to dry.
NOTE: Be sure to clean behind stop molding on the sides and top of the
door.
Waxing the Door
After cleaning, use liquid car wax (not paste) to preserve the Ultra-Grain
®
finish and the interior steel surface between cleanings. This is especially
important in coastal and harsh environments.
WINDOW CARE
Window Grille Removal
Decorative window grilles on your door can be removed for cleaning or
painting purposes. The grille is held in place with plastic clips located at the
bottom of the vertical grille sticks and the ends of the horizontal grille sticks.
To remove grille:
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Squeeze the clips and slide them towards the center of the window
(see figure above).
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Rotate bottom of grille out from the door and remove from top notches.
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Reverse the process to re-install grilles.
Window Cleaning
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Clean glass with a mild solution of a dishwashing detergent and a soft
cloth.
• For acrylic impact or decorative windows: These windows CAN
ONLY be washed using a clean, soft sponge or cloth with a mild dish
soap and lukewarm water. Dry with soft cloth or chamois to prevent
spotting.
• DO NOT use any ammoniated, abrasive or solvent-based cleaners
of any kind. DO NOT brush, scrub or scrape these windows.
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After cleaning, rinse thoroughly.
! CAUTION
Use care when handling decorative windows to avoid scraping or
scratching the surface.
Glass Replacement
! WARNING
To avoid injury, use extreme caution in handling glass window pane.
When frame is removed, exposed steel edge of door may be sharp.
Avoid contact with steel edges. Always wear safety glasses and gloves.
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If the door is equipped with windows, and glass should need
replacement, follow the steps below:
1) With someone holding the outside frame, remove screws from the
inside frame retainer.
2) Pull inside frame out of door. Carefully remove broken or old glass.
3) Insert new glass.
4) With someone holding outside frame, reinsert screws into inside
frame, securing glass.
MAINTAINING YOUR COMPOSITE OVERLAY FAUX WOOD
GARAGE DOOR
Proper care and maintenance are imperative for long-term appearance and
performance of doors. Periodic inspection and maintenance of the composite
cladding and overlays as well as regular inspection, lubrication and cleaning
are required. The following information will help keep your door and its parts
in good working order and help protect it from the elements.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING MODELS
Composite Overlay Faux Wood Doors CAN, CRM, GLN, GLM
FOR COMPOSITE OVERLAY FAUX WOOD GARAGE DOORS
= Clips in these locations