Sign Maintenance How-To


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Sign Maintenance, Page Three
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Cleaning

For flex faces and awnings, you will need to pressure wash the vinyl material every six months using a manufacturer-approved cleaning agent. We suggest Cooley Clean^TM, available from your local Sign Biz Professional. Most other types of signs do not normally require scheduled cleaning, but may be cleaned with a soft brush and a mild household cleaner on an as-needed basis.

Lighting Problems

If your sign or awning isn't lighting properly, several things could be wrong:

·        If it isn't lighting at all, there is probably a problem with the wiring, timer or photocell. In some cases, you can adjust the time and day on the timer or put your hand over the photocell to test those items.

·        If a large portion isn't lighting or appears dim, there is probably a problem with a ballast (in cabinets and awnings) or transformer (in lighted letters).

·        If a small portion or single letter isn't lighting or appears dim, there is probably a problem with one or more lamps (in cabinets and awnings) or neon tubes (in lighted letters).

In any of these cases, you will need to place a service call to a qualified sign company to perform the necessary repairs (see below).

Service Calls

If your sign requires repair work, you may call the local member of the Sign Biz International Network. As a member of an international network of sign professionals, local and long distance service calls are usually completed within three working days with the exception of replacement neon which typically takes 1-2 days longer.

Your signs can be covered by a comprehensive program of regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and as needed corrective maintenance. And unlike the famous Hollywood sign, you won’t need a trust fund to underwrite your investment!

For information about the Sign Biz corporation and interstate sign services, contact:
Teresa M. Young
President
Sign Biz, Inc.
800-633-5580
Email: tyoung@signbiz.com