Use and Care Manual

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PRECAUTIONS, SAFETY & CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS
NEEDED MATERIALS & TOOLS
PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY
• Windowinsectscreensarenotsecuritydevicesandwillnot
prevent a child or anyone from falling through.
• Nevermixcleanersorsolvents.Thismaybedangerousas
well as ineffective.
• Usehelpwhenworkingwithalargewindowsashorpatio
doorpaneltoavoidinjury.
• Useproper/safeequipmentandprecautionswhencleaning
andservicingtheexteriorsideofwindowsaboveground
level.
• Ifusingcommercialcleaningornishing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ammableand/ortoxicandmustbe
handledwithextremecare.Donotusenearopename,
sparks, or electrical motors.
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Donotpower-washwindowsoruseagardenhose;
this can cause seal failure and allow water to enter the
structure.
• Whencleaningexterior,multi-storywindows,beginwith
the upper story and work down.
• Avoidusingmetaltools,razorblades,orothersharp
objectsandabrasivecleaners.Theycandamagewindow
surfaces,scratchglassandremoveexteriorglasscoatings.
• Donotallowaggressivecleanerstocomeintocontactwith
Aluminum 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lmsarenotrecommended,asthey
maycausedamagetotheglassand/orsealant.
• Babyshampooormildsoapandwaterorvinegarand
water
• Severalclean,soft,non-abrasive,absorbentChamoisor
lint-free dry cloths
• Softbristlebrush
• Spraybottle
• Vacuumcleaner
• Sponge
• Appropriatesolvent
• Commercialglasscleaningproductsorsolvents(for
stubbornstains)
• Plasticputtyknife(forpaintorlabelremoval)
• Plasticwrap(forlabelremoval)
• Spraysilicone
BASIC INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
INSECT SCREENS
1.Inspectscreensfor:
 • Cuts,scratches,orholes
 • Looseness
2. Replace or repair damaged screens. Contact a local
supplier for repair or replacement information.
Note! Screens may not be covered under manufacturer’s
warranty. To be sure, ask your supplier or distributor.
Cleaning
1.Removescreenandplacescreenintotuborshower
ifindoors;onlawnorhardsurfaceifoutdoors(avoid
exposuretodirt).
2. Gently spray with water and brush lightly with soft bristle
brushuntilclean(usegentlespraynozzlesetting).
For stubborn dirt,
1.Gentlyscrubwithsoftbristlebrushwithmildsoap
and water.
2. Rinse clean.
3.Reinstallscreenwhendry.