Operating Guide

PRODUCT GUIDE
Vinyl Patio Doors (JPG008)
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
The patio
door surface
fogs up
Condensation. If condensation is on an interior surface:
tRaise the average temperature of the house one or two degrees and do not
block vents.
tVent all appliances to the outdoors and run exhaust fans.
tOpen patio door blinds for air circulation.
tTurn humidiers down as the temperature gets colder (unless used for medical
purposes).
If condensation is on an exterior surface:
tClose patio door coverings to reduce cooling of the glass surface by air-
conditioning.
tRemove or trim shrubbery close to windows to promote air circulation.
If condensation is between glass panes:
tSeal failure. Replace either the insulating glass assembly or the entire panel.
This determination should be made by a service representative.
Panel appears
crooked in
frame
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Improper installation Inspect installation
Water leaks
through the
patio door
Clogged weep system Clean sill track with vacuum or damp cloth and pour small amount of water into
interior sill track. If water doesn’t drain out, inspect the exterior and clear any
blockage. If not blocked, insert thin wire into weep hole (do not insert wire if the
weep system has an exterior crevice).
Repeat until water runs through weep hole.
Weatherstrip damaged or missing Reattach if loose, replace if damaged or mission
GLOSSARY
Interlock
An interlock on a window or door provides a hooking action between
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increases security.
Jamb
The vertical frame members of a window or patio door assembly.
Keeper
A bracket utilized as a latching point for locking systems.
Panel
An assembly comprised of stiles (vertical pieces), rails (horizontal pieces)
and the patio door’s glass.
Rail
The horizontal members of a window or patio door panel.
Roller
A roller is the round wheel used in a sliding window or patio door on
which the operating sash or panel travels. For this reason, a sliding
window may also be called a rolling window.
Sill track
The track on the sill of a patio door that guides the panel as it opens
and closes.
Stile
The vertical members of a window or patio door panel.
Weatherstrip
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patio door and is used to prevent rain, snow, and cold air from entering.