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    • History
    • Manufacturing Process
  • Videos
    • Portable Steel Bulding Videos
    • Parking Booth Videos
    • Guard House Videos
  • Blog
  • Gallery
    • Customers’ Photos
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    • Building Styles
      • Par-Kut Standard
      • Presidential
      • Parvue
      • Curvue
      • Centry
      • Restrooms
      • Architectural & Environmental
      • Custom Booths
    • Applications
      • Bullet Resistant Guard Booths
      • Security Booths
      • Guard Houses
      • Parking Booths
      • Attendant Booths
      • Ticket Booths
      • Cashier Booths
      • Information Booths
      • Entrance Booths
    • Cont.
      • Valet Booths
      • Toll Booths
      • Industrial Booths
      • Control Booths
      • Security Buildings
  • Other Products
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      • Steel Shelters
      • Prefabricated Steel Shelters
      • Modular Aluminum
      • Bus Shelters
      • Smoking Shelters
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    • Other Products
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      • Modular In Plant Offices
  • Specifications
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  • In Stock
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      • Request a Quote
      • Modular Aluminum Form
    • Replacement Parts
    • Contact Us

Maintenance and Care

Home SpecificationsMaintenance and Care

Par-Kut Building Maintenance and Care Instructions

Maintenance instructions need to be followed to stay within warranty.

GLAZING

  • Glass can be washed with any commercial glass cleaner.
  • Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments, to remove spots.
  • Do not clean glass while exposed to direct sunlight.
  • How to Clean Plastic Windows – requires special care to avoid scratching.

PAINT

  • Regularly wash with a mild detergent and cold water.
  • Avoid Petroleum distillates and abrasive cleaners.
  • Never use sandpaper, steel wool, and mineral acids or bleaches.
  • While washing unit, inspect for areas of chipping and scratches.
  • Touch up areas with paint as they appear. Contact factory for identification of original paint coating.
  • A good quality wax application will maintain the exterior finish appearance. This is to be done yearly.

ROOF COATING

  • Roof coating should be inspected after final installation of unit for abrasions or ruptures caused by installing personnel.
  • The coating should be inspected every two years and repaired as necessary.
  • Completely cover roof with new coating every four years.

SLIDING WINDOWS

  • Tracks in sliding windows should be cleaned at regular intervals and drain holes must be kept open.

SLIDING DOORS

  • Sliding door tracks should be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent accumulation of dirt that might interfere with the door and cause premature wear of the door hangers. Make certain booth is level.

SWING DOORS

  • Door hinges and Hydraulic Closer should be cleaned at regular intervals to prevent accumulation of dirt which might interfere with the door and cause premature wear of the door hardware. Make certain booth is level.

WEATHER STRIPPING

  • Door weather strip should be checked at regular intervals for adjustment or damage.
  • Missing or damaged pieces should be replaced to seal unit against adverse weather conditions.

LAY-IN ANTI-FATIGUE MAT FLOORING

  • The Anti-fatigue mat should be kept free of dirt and standing water. It should be inspected for wear and replaced if needed.
  • The 4-way diamond plate should be kept free of dirt and standing water. During winter months, melting snow and salt water will damage flooring.

DIAMOND PLATE FLOORING

  • The 4-way diamond plate should be kept free of dirt and standing water. We suggest for this type of flooring be covered with a rubber mat. This will help block water and dirt in high traffic area and/or when windows or doors are opened in foul weather.
  • During winter months, melting snow and salt water will damage flooring.

VINYL FLOORING

  • Regularly wash with a mild detergent and cold water.
  • Avoid Petroleum distillates and abrasive cleaners.
  • During winter months, melting snow and salt water will damage flooring.

PLASTIC LAMINATED WORK SURFACES

  • To clean the surface, use a damp cloth or sponge and a mild soap or detergent. Always rinse laminate after cleaning.

LIGHT FIXTURES

  • Light fixtures equipped with acrylic lens should be cleaned at regular intervals to insure maximum light output.
  • Light fixtures containing two or more lamps should be replaced as a set.

FAN FORCED HEATER

  • Periodically vacuum dirt and lint as required for safe and efficient operation.
  • Avoid using heater cabinets as a foot rest.
  • Do not put objects on or close to the heater, especially during operation.

A/C UNIT

  • Periodically vacuum dirt and lint from grilles and clean filters as required for efficient operation.
  • GE thru wall air conditioners are warranted by the manufacturer. For warranty service, call 800-GE-CARES or self schedule service by visiting the GE Online Scheduler. You will need the person to contact, the address of the booth, a description of the problem, and directions to the site. If possible, a second person/point of contact is helpful. Lastly, the Model number of the air conditioner, and the serial number of the booth.
  • Coleman/RVP roof top air conditioners are warranted by the manufacturer. For warranty service, contact RV Products technical support at 316-832-4357 to find a factory authorized repair station. You will need a description of the problem, the location of the unit, and what efforts have been made to determine the problem.

REST ROOM FIXTURES

  • Porcelain rest room fixtures may be cleaned with any over the counter rest room cleaner.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

  • Replacement parts are readily available from Par-Kut International.
  • When requesting replacement parts, refer to the unit’s serial number Located on the Par-Kut name plate. Call or Write:
    PAR-KUT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    40961 PRODUCTION DRIVE
    HARRISON TWP., MICHIGAN U.S.A. 48045-1351

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