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SECTION 14
CARE & MAINTENANCE
14 - CARE & MAINTENANCE
DOORS AND WINDOWS
Windows may be periodically cleaned with a
good quality glass cleaner or mild soap solution
using a soft cloth. Use care when removing ice or
frost from the windows. Always use a plastic ice
scraper, never one made of metal. Use care when
removing ice from the mirrors to protect the re-
flective surfaces.
Door locks and hinges should be lubricated
periodically with powdered graphite to ensure
trouble-free operation and to protect against
freeze-up.
DAY/NIGHTER PLEATED BLINDS
Tension Adjustment:
The tension of the pleated blinds can be ad-
justed if they become loose and will not stay up
when raised, or they are too tight and are difficult
to raise and lower.
To tighten the tension
, simply wrap the lower
end of the guide cords (on each side of the shade)
a few turns around the spools at the lower corners
of the blinds.
To loosen the tension
, unwrap the guide cords
from the spools one turn at a time until desired
tension is achieved.
Preserving Shape:
The pleated blinds are made using high quali-
ty materials that are designed and woven to retain
their shape throughout their useful life. They may
lose their crisp shape, however, if left in a low-
ered position for an extended period of time with-
out being raised periodically. If this happens, the
pleats can be restored using this simple method.
•
With the blind fully lowered, dampen the en-
tire area of the pleats with a good quality
laundry sizing spray.
•
Raise the blind fully while still damp and let
it remain in the raised position for about 24
hours, until the sizing has dried and “set”.
•
Reapply sizing periodically (every few
months) as needed.
