If installed high up or on a second story, any equipment or labor needed for the initial installation could be needed for cleaning. Once or twice a year is usually sufficient apply when vinyl appears dull. Use the IMAR 313 Clear Vinyl Clean & Protect provided with your shades to help protect the vinyl and help it operate well in humid conditions. Vinyl shades should not be folded and stored for an extended period of time when damp or wet. Cleaning should be done with a mild vinyl cleaner or basic mild neutral soap such as Ivory or Lux mixed with lukewarm water. Abrasive cleaners cannot be used on window vinyl. Make sure that you can remove any insect screens you have in the openings so you can clean both sides of the vinyl.Ĭlear vinyl should be cleaned regularly to remove dirt. ![]() ![]() Since it is very pliable, vinyl can easily be scratched and caution needs to be exercised when working with the material. I will never leave the shade rolled down if it is out of its tracks for any reason.I will NOT install my clear vinyl shade when the temperature is under 60 degrees F.I will NEVER use Windex, Rain-X, Pledge, Plexus, Simple Green, Orpine, car wax, or any other harsh cleaner. I will only clean my clear vinyl shade using IMAR 313 Clear Vinyl Clean & Protect, or Sumner Labs 210 Plastic Cleaner and Polish.North Solar Screen does not cover these costs. I understand that warranty replacement of motors entails opening the housing box, removing the rails, removing the roller, and then replacing the motor and reinstalling everything-a 2 man job.If these are installed very high or on a second story, I understand that any equipment or labor needed for the initial installation will be needed for the maintenance and cleaning of my shades including annual lubrication of zippers and cleaning of clear vinyl inserts or warranty replacement of motors.I understand that wear to the fabric/seams due to rubbing on any walls, posts, banisters, etc.If I fully enclose the structure, I understand I should order one with a crank, or leave one opening uncovered as an emergency egress. I understand that motorized shades do not have a manual override, so if there is a power out I will not be able to fully raise the shade.I will NOT use oil based lubricants as these will cause dirt to build up and affect the way the zipper operates.I will lubricate the zippers and PVC inserts inside the rails with a dry silicone spray regularly to ensure smooth operation.I will do this within a week as the fabric may develop a memory for the wrong position (hour glassing if allowed to hang free, or the zipper staying folded over) and require the purchase of a replacement panel.I will contact North Solar Screen 8 if the shade.I will keep the tracks clear of debris, and hose the shades and tracks regularly, especially if I have not operated them in a while.I will not leave the shades down unattended in winds 50 mph or higher.If wind stops the shade from going down, I will stop and raise the shade again to re-engage the fabric and lower again, repeating until the shade is lowered. ![]() ![]() If it appears to be jammed I will stop operating the shade, reverse the direction, and inspect the track for dirt and debris. I will watch the shades when operating them and stop them if not operating correctly.I will make sure that the housing box and rails are mounted flush with each other, that the housing box is level and that the side rails are plumb and parallel to each other.(They can be retracted, however, when it is windy.) I will not roll my Citadel shades down when it is windy.If you are a contractor both you and your end user must sign. You must sign this to show that you are aware of these guidelines before purchasing a Citadel System. IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE AND USE INFO ON CITADEL ZIPPER TRACK SHADES
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