Cleaning and Maintenance
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Label Removal
General Cleaning
- Rinse surface with clean water from top to bottom.
- Clean with mild soap and water using a large sponge or soft brush, applying uniform pressure horizontally and then vertically.
- Promptly rinse thoroughly with clean water. Sponging while rinsing is helpful.
- Wipe dry with lint-free dry cloth.
Recommendations
- Clean approximately twice a year or as needed. In coastal areas where salt spray occurs, we recommend monthly cleaning.
- Avoid cleaning in direct sunlight or in temperatures over 100º F. or under 35º F.
- Do not use solvent cleaners or abrasives.
- Do not power-wash windows or use a high velocity setting on your garden hose.
- Avoid using metal tools, razor blades, or other sharp objects.
- Do not allow cleaning solution to puddle or dry on the surface.
- On very large doors or windows, clean and rinse one area at a time.
- Exterior, multi-story windows should be cleaned by a professional window cleaner.
Precautions And Safety
- Do not use solvent cleaners, they can damage the finish and be hazardous to health.
- Use proper/safe equipment and precautions when cleaning and servicing the exterior side of windows above ground level.
Inspection & Maintenance
- Weather stripping
StrongLite products use the highest grade weather stripping material available. Inspecting and maintaining your weather stripping will avoid any possible damage from water infiltration or energy loss due to deterioration. Replace any weather stripping that is torn, cracked, brittle, discolored, gummy, or that has no “bounce back” when pressed down.
- Weather strip Cleaning
- Clean with damp cloth or mild soap and water.
- Rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Precautions
- Do not use solvents such as mineral spirits, alcohol or petroleum-based products, which may damage or dissolve weather stripping or weather strip adhesion.
- Do not use abrasives, sanders, or anything sharp near weatherstrip.
Weather Strip Repair
If your weather stripping appears loose, or is coming off:
- Carefully pull back weatherstrip.
- Apply thin bead of super glue, then press firmly for just a few seconds.
Coastal Care & Maintenance
In coastal environments we recommend monthly inspection and cleaning. Salt and other corrosive or abrasive substances must not be allowed to build up on exterior surfaces.
Clean the exterior with a mild detergent soap and water at least every month and more frequently if necessary to prevent build up. Any scratches, chips or areas of abrasion to the exterior coating must be repaired immediately.
How to Touch up StrongLite Products
A can of touch up paint is provided with your initial order. Please keep it safe since it is color matched specifically to your product. If you need additional touch up paint, contact us at sales@stronglitewindows.com. Touch up paint can be used for any minor dings or scratches that may occur during installation or normal usage.
Touchup Painting instructions
- Clean the area well using the guidelines above.
- Color: Mix 5 parts colored paint with one part lacquer thinner.
- Apply one layer of color, then a second layer (if needed) after 45 minutes.
- Clearcoat Finish: Mix 12 parts lacquer with 3 parts hardener and 2 parts thinner.
- Apply one layer of clearcoat after 15 minutes and a second layer (if needed) after 5 minutes.
- Allow the metal to cure and harden for 24 hours in a dry environment.
Drainage or Weep System
- Open the door or window and vacuum the sill to remove any debris.
- Use a small brush to clean any debris from the weep holes.
- Be careful not to disturb the weather stripping during cleaning.
Glass Replacement
StrongLite DISCLAIMER
StrongLite Architectural disclaims any and all liability associated with the use of, and provision of, these instructions. Any injury or poor result from reliance upon this information is at the risk of the party so relying. Failure to comply with the required periodic maintenance of the product may nullify some portions of the warranty.
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