CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Glass Sash(s):
To Clean the Glass Area that Contains Clear Glass or a Sungate 500® Low-E Coating:
• Use a soft, clean, high-absorbent, lint-free cloth.
• Utilize a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and water. This
evaporates more slowly than typical cleaners and will keep streaking to a minimum.
• Spray the cleaning solution on the glass surface to be cleaned. Important! do not
wash the glass in direct sunlght.
• Wipe the cleaning solution off the glass using a circular motion applying light to
moderate pressure to remove dirt residue.
• If this solution does not remove the dirt as desired, any household cleaner can be
used; e.g., Windex™, Sparkle™, 409™, etc.
• If the household cleaners are used, reduce the area to be cleaned to more easily
allow removal of the solution prior to evaporation (which is the cause of streaking).
If streaks occur, reduce the area further.
• Products which foam or lather will help slow the evaporation of the cleaning
solution and allow time to remove the residue. They may help ‘lubricate’ the
surface which will give the cleaning cloth a more familiar feel, similar to uncoated
glass.
To Clean the Aluminum Paint Finish:
• Wash with a mild soap and water, rinse clear and wipe dry.
• If the paint finish is accidentally scratched or chipped, clean as recommended above
and use a touch-up paint supplied with your purchase or through a local ProVia Door
Dealer.
• To protect the finish, we recommend spraying the finish with a vinyl protector such
as Armor-All® or use a high-quality auto wax and polish the surface.
For Decorative Brass Inlay:
• Brass inlay will naturally oxidize with the outside elements. To keep the brass
finish looking new, use a brass cleaner, such as Bon-Ami® brass cleaner.
For Brass Handlesets:
If you purchased a handleset with a Bright Brass, Bright Brass Look or Satin Nickle Finish, these
finishes are warranted against tarnishing for as long as you own and live in the home in which the
product was installed. The mechanical defects are warrantied for a period of (1) year from date of
installation.
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