Use and Care Manual

HARDWARE LUBRICATION - CONTINUED
Casement/Awning Hardware
Note! New operators and hinges are already greased and oiled and
should not need lubrication. Periodically lubricate operator gear
mechanisms with white or lithium grease.
There are two types of operators with gear mechanisms:
• Removable cover
• Non-removable cover with the gears reachable through
the back
For operators with removable covers:
Note! Some handle styles don’t have screws and will just pull off.
1. Remove set screw on crank handle with small screwdriver or Allen
wrench; remove handle.
2. Gently remove plastic cover (lift from the base).
3. Apply grease to gears and oil to joints.
For operators with non-removable covers:
1. Use a small mirror for a better view of the gears.
2. Apply grease/oil through back side of operator.
Casement/Awning Rotating Joints
Light oil provides lubrication for rotating joints such as hinge pivots.
Spray lubricants or graphite are acceptable, but need frequent
application.
1. Open window for access to joints.
2. Oil as shown.
Patio Door Rollers and Multi-Point Locks
Removing patio door panels can be dangerous, panels
can be HEAVY! Larger panels may require additional
tools or machinery for handling and installation. Mini-
mum of two person lift!
1. Remove door panel.
2. Tip door panel for access to
rollers on the bottom.
3. Lubricate rollers where
the shaft goes through the
middle of the wheels with
light oil.
4. Lightly oil multi-point lock
at each latch point.
5. Spray keyway lock with
graphite lubricant.
Grease Here
Grease Here
Clean Slide -
Do not lubricate
Oil each
pivot point
Operator with
removable cover
Single-arm
operator Dual-arm
operator
Hinge
Oil Here
Oil Here
Latch
point
Rollers
Key way
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors (JCM002)
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