Use and Care Manual

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Interior & Exterior Doors (JCM005)
BASIC INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE – CONTINUED
WEATHERSTRIP&SWEEPINSPECTION
Inspecting and maintaining weatherstrip can help avoid costly
structural damage from water leakage and energy loss due to air
and/orwaterinltration.Replaceweatherstrip,thathasgapsoris
missing, torn, cracked, brittle, discolored, gummy, or that has no
“bounce back” when pressed down.
Precautions
• Solventssuchasmineralspiritsorpetroleum-basedproductsmay
damage or dissolve weatherstrip.
• Whenusingalcohol,alwaystestsmallarearsttoavoidproduct
damage.
• Donotallowsolventsorsiliconetotouchsurfacesaround
weatherstrip.
• Donotuseabrasives,sanders,oranythingsharpnear
weatherstrip.
Light Cleaning
1. Cleanwithdampclothormildsoapandwater.
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Repeatifnecessary.
NonWater-SolubleCleaning
Clean with denatured alcohol on soft cloth. Test on inconspicuous
area rst. If denatured alcohol doesn’t work:
1. Cleanwithsmallamountoflacquerthinneronsoftcloth.Follow
all instructions and do not get lacquer thinner on berglass.
2. Repeat if necessary.
3. Cleanwithmildsoapandwater,thenrinse.Ifunsuccessful,
consider replacing weatherstrip.
WeatherstripRepair
If weatherstrip is loose or falling out of the kerf:
1. Carefullyremoveweatherstrip.
2. Apply thin bead of silicone sealant into kerf.
3. Reinstallweatherstrip.
4. Hold in place with tape for 24 hours.
5. Carefully remove tape.
Sweep Inspection
Visually inspect the sweep
for tears and missing
components. If the sweep is
damaged, consider replacing
it. See our product guide for
replacement instructions.
Whenthedoorisclosed,
the sweep should be
compressed by the threshold
byapproximately1/8".Ifthe
threshold has screws visible
onthetop,itcanbeadjustedbyturningtheadjustmentscrewson
the threshold clockwise to lower the threshold or counterclockwise
toraiseit.Adjusteachscrewuntilthethresholdappliesuniform
compression on the sweep.
BLINDSBETWEENTHEGLASS
For easiest operation, keep the slats in a fully open position while
operating.
Adjustments
1. Iftheoperatorcomesoffofthetrack,holdtheoperatorata
sharp angle to the glass and reinsert the two legs under the
track opening.
2. Re-couple the operator magnets.
Re-couple operator magnets
1. Slidetheoperatoruntiltherstclick.
2. Full travel blinds will fully engage when you hear the rst click.
Halftravel(thoseunitswithasinglesideoperation)willrequire
you to continue moving the operator up until you hear the
second click. This will ensure the magnets are fully engaged.
EXTERIORSIDING&PRODUCTSEALANTJOINTS
Apropersealofthejointsin
the door system and between
the door and the exterior
surface of the structure will
provide a proper shield from
the elements and will keep
waterand/orairfromleaking
into the house.
1.Inspectsealantinthe
jointsfor:
• Cracks
• Voids
• Deterioratingareas(e.g.lossofadhesion)
2. Repair damaged sealant with a best quality sealant.
Note! Do not apply sealant to areas where installer or
contractor did not originally seal. Seek professional advice from
an installer or contractor if unsure.
Whenrepairingasealantjoint,100%siliconesealantisthe
mostdurable,butitcannotbepainted.Use100%polyurethane
sealant if painted. Follow sealant manufacturer’s instructions for
proper application.
Door
sweep
Threshold
Sealant
FoamWedgeInspection
A foam wedge should be
installed at each lower corner
where the door slab is when
it's closed. If the foam wedge
is torn or missing, call us for a
replacement.
Foam
wedge