Use and Care Manual

Unfinished Wood Frames
Skylights with an unfinished wood surface needs to be painted, stained or
varnished within 6 months of installation. Failure to finish bare wood can result
in discolored wood, deterioration of the wood frame/sash and possibly lead to
bowing and splitting of the wood.
• After ensuring that the wood surface is clean, apply stain or primer to the
wood. When primer is dry, apply a coat of water based acrylic varnish/paint
(always follow finish manufacturer’s application instructions).
• Keep all stain and paint off of skylight gaskets and glass.
*VELUX DOES NOT RECOMMEND PAINTING OVER PLASTIC (ABS or PVC)
FRAMES AND SASHES. *
Exterior Cleaning
• Rain will keep most dirt and grime off of the exterior surfaces.
• The exterior cladding surfaces can be cleaned with a mild soapy water solution.
• Avoid using abrasive cleaners or cleaning equipment as this can scratch the finish
on the cladding.
• Rinse well with clean water.
Exterior Inspection
• Keep all debris removed from around skylights.
• Skylight applications with multiple skylights grouped together using gang
flashing must have all vertical and horizontal gutters, between skylights, clear of
dirt and debris.
• Make sure all exposed fasteners are secure.
• Inspect cladding and flashing for excessive wear or scratches on the cladding
finish.
• Scratches in the cladding finish may be fixed with touch up paint available
through VELUX (part # ZOZ 154).
• Damaged claddings or flashings should be replaced as soon as they are
detected.
Exterior Solar Panels
• Keep all debris removed from the solar panel.
• Use a mild, non-abrasive glass cleaner along with a soft brush or other non-
abrasive applicator to clean the glass.
• The cleaning solution should immediately be removed with a lint free cloth.
• The solar panel must be kept clean to properly recharge the operator battery.