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Care & Maintenance
Congratulations on your purchase of a RICHARDS-WILCOX (R-W) Garage Door! With proper care
and maintenance, your door will perform reliably for years to come. To maintain your warranty,
see the instructions below for when R-W requires performing these maintenance items.
Environment
Normal
Areas not
exposed to salt,
salt fog, dirt or
other airborne
substances, or
where winter
road salt is not
used.
Winter
Areas where
winter road salt is
used.
Coastal
Apply a good quality car
wax to the door
Areas with
immediately after
exposure to salt or
installation, unless you are
salt fog.
going to paint the door
(see accompanying
Harsh
painting instructions).
Areas with
Follow car wax application
exposure to dirt or
instructions.
other airborne
substances.
WARNING - Garage door springs, cables, brackets and other hardware attached to the springs are
under very high tension and, if handled improperly, can cause serious injury. Only an authorized
R-W Dealer should adjust them. Do not attempt to repair yourself.
At Installation
Wash the door and
windows with a mild
soap (such as car wash
soap or dishwashing
soap) and water. Wash
both interior and
exterior. Rinse
thoroughly. Do not use
harsh or abrasive
detergents.
Lubricate track and
hinges with a silicone
or Teflon-based spray.
Do not use WD-40® or
grease. Then open and
close the door to
distribute the lubricant.
Wash the door and
windows.
See above.
Lubricate track and
hinges.
See above.
Wash the door and
windows.
See above.
Wax the door.
See "At Installation."
Lubricate track and
hinges.
See above.
Every 6 Months
Inspect springs and
hardware for signs of
wear. Avoid any contact
with the torsion springs as
they are under extreme
tension. Call your local
R-W Dealer to
schedule a service call if
you suspect any
problems.
Inspect springs and
hardware for signs of
wear. See above.
Inspect springs and
hardware for signs of
wear. See above.
Every 12 Months
As Needed
If surface rust appears,
immediately contact your
local R-W Dealer for
inspection and repair
options.
Clean off road salt from
interior and exterior
surfaces. Use a mild
soap (such as car wash
soap or dishwashing
soap) and water. Rinse
thoroughly. Do not use
harsh or abrasive
detergents.
If surface rust appears,
immediately contact your
local R-W Dealer for
inspection and repair
options.
Wash the door and
windows with a mild soap
(such as car wash soap or
dishwashing soap) and
water. Wash both interior
and exterior. Rinse
thoroughly. Do not use
harsh detergents.
If surface rust appears,
immediately contact your
local R-W Dealer for
inspection and repair
options.
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