Installation and Maintainance of Repalcement Windows

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Installation and Maintainanace of Repalcement
Windows
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Although Glass-Rites replacement windows are
close to being maintenance free, they may become
dirty as any other item exposed to atmospheric
and household conditions can. Window upkeep
includes keeping replacement windows clean dust
free not only to maintain their appearance but
also to keep them functioning properly. Check
the exterior caulking of your replacement at
least once annually. If necessary, re-caulk area
where needed. Pay particular attention to the
tops and bottoms of the windows or anywhere that
water is likely to accumulate. Glass Rite
recommends using a high quality silicone caulking.
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NORMAL REPLACEMENT WINDOW MAINTENANCE If you
have a replacement window inside the shower area,
be sure and use a curtain to keep water from
hitting the window it may cause insulated glass
to fail prematurely. Replacement windows are
designed to get wet on the outside not on the
inside.
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• FRAMES PANELS
• Wash frames with a soft cloth or soft bristle
  brush.
• For difficult dirt and stains on windows and on
  exterior caulking, Fantastik or Murphys Oil Soap
  is recommended. Avoid using household cleaners
  containing harsh abrasives, strong detergents, or
  solvents.
• Keep tracks and sills vacuumed or dusted to keep
  sliding panels operating properly.
• Lubricate rollers on a periodic basis with a
  light machine oil (WD-40 not recommended).
• Make sure that tracks and sills are free of dirt,
  debris or anything that might obstruct the
  windows drainage system. It is important to keep
  the weep holes both inside the frame, and
  outside the window, where the water drains from
  the window, operating properly.

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• GLASS
• Windex or a similar glass cleaner or vinegar
  diluted in 8 parts water is recommended to clean
  glass.
• Avoid using sprinklers or garden hoses around
  windows. Local water contains a high mineral
  content and can leave spots on the glass, which
  can be difficult to remove.
• Avoid excess humidity keep the home well
  ventilated to prevent window condensation on the
  interior of the glass.
• Do not use any acid based glass cleaners!

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REMOVING AND INSTALLING SCREENS The screens for
Glass-Rite replacement windows can be removed
either from the inside of the house or the
outside, and the screens them selves are
inter-changeable. However, most people prefer to
have the pull-tabs on the side of the screen
frame towards the inside of the house. On the
opposite side of the screen frame from the pull
tabs there are concealed tension springs, usually
located in the center meeting rail. To remove a
screen, compress these tension springs by
pressing the screen frame into the window and
then using the pull-tabs to get the corner of the
screen frame out of the window. Repeat this to
get the other corner of the screen out and then
remove the entire screen.
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Contact Details Glass-Rite, 808 Gibson SE,
Albuquerque, NM 87102 Phone [phone] Toll-fr
ee 1-800-824-1005 Visit http//www.glass-rite.co
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