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Sink and Faucet Winterizing Instructions, 20
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floor penthouses only
It is imperative that your outdoor kitchen be winterized BEFORE THE FIRST FROST of every
year. If water is left in the system, it can lead to a broken faucet or plumbing line, which can
further lead to a water leak within your unit. It may also damage units below yours!
Winterizing requires two steps:
1. First, the water must be drained from the piping and faucet. To do this, find the access
panel located in the wall off the master bedroom walk-in closet. Next, turn the water off to
both the hot and the cold lines, by turning the 2 yellow handles on the hot and cold water
lines 90 degrees (pull down). The handles should now be perpendicular to the pipe.
Then, go up to the roof and see if the hot and cold water is completely off at the sink
faucet. If it is, attach the provided short piece of garden hose to the hose bibs with the
blue handles (located right below the yellow handled valves (these hose bib’s have been
positioned facing forward for easy draining)), or place a bucket in front of them to catch the
water. Then, open up the hose bib and drain the water into the bucket. While the bucket is
still in position, turn on the faucet and the outside hose tap on the side of the outdoor
kitchen. This will allow air to enter the piping. Pull the hand spray out of the spout and
raise it high in the air - this will ensure that the water in the tap drains down the piping into
the bucket. Pour the bucket water down your bathroom drain. Make sure you do this for
both the hot and the cold lines.
2. Second, the water needs to be drained from the trap under the outdoor sink. To do this,
place a bucket below the trap, and unscrew the cap on the bottom of the trap. This will
allow the water to be drained. It is important to leave the cap off of the trap during the cold
season, as this will prevent rain water in the sink from building up in the trap. Cover the
sink to prevent it from filling with rainwater over the winter. Please remember to put the
cap back on before you use your sink and faucet.
If the above procedure is not followed, plumbing damage will ensue. THIS DAMAGE WILL
NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY.
Paint and Stain
Homeowner Use and Maintenance Guidelines
For tips on how to clean painted surfaces, please refer to the “ICI Paints Technical Service
Department Bulletin”. This literature was included in your Welcome Package.
Because of changes in the formula for paint (such as the elimination of lead to make paints safer),
painted surfaces must be washed gently using mild soap and as little water as possible. Avoid
abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, or scrub brushes. Flat paints show washing marks more easily
than gloss paints do. Often better results come from touching up rather than washing the paint.
Exterior
All exterior painting is considered a common area item and is controlled and maintained by your
strata corporation and property manager.
Touch-Up
When doing paint touch-ups, use a small brush, applying paint only to the damaged spot. Touch-
ups may not match the surrounding area exactly, even if the same paint mix is used. When it is
time to repaint a room, prepare the wall surfaces first by cleaning with a mild soap and water
mixture or a reliable cleaning product.
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