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Maintenance, cleaning and lubrication
Top guided, side
swing reversible and
side hung
These are all hinge systems, and all joints
must be lubricated during repeated activa-
tion so that the lubricant reaches the mo-
veable arms. The joints should be lubricated
on the outside and in the crack between the
arms. Use an easily penetrating acid-free oil
followed by a long-lasting acid-free grease in
spray form.
Sliding surfaces, hinge sliders and sliding
blocks should be maintained in a clean state
to facilitate sliding.
It is possible to apply stearin or a dry lubrica-
tion product on the sliding surfaces to facili-
tate friction. Never use oil on these surfaces
as it binds dust and dirt to the surface.
Sliding surfaces
All sliding surfaces are made
from anodised aluminium and
must be cleaned regularly de-
pending on climatic conditions and the de-
gree of air pollution. We recommend that
the surface is wiped with a cloth or sponge.
Never use emery cloth, steel wool, soda or
other cleaning or abrasive agents containing
alkali or acid on these surfaces. Only use
neutral cleaning fluids such as car shampoo.
Friction brakes
Friction brakes are not normally
lubricated, but always make sure
the hinge slider is clean. If neces-
sary, a handle activated brake connected to
the espagnolettes on side-hung windows
and terrace doors can be lubricated with a
dry lubrication product.
Lubrication tools
Lubrication can be made with an oil can, a
syringe or a spray can with a thin pipe. For
further advice on lubrication, please call Ide-
alcombi's Technical Department on tel. 0
1582 860 940
Inspection of weatherstrips
and glazing gaskets
The condition of weather strips
and glazing gaskets should be
inspected concurrently with the annual lub-
rication.
Weatherstrips
Our weatherstrips are made
from EPDM rubbers and several
of them in a combination with a
solid foot and a soft cellular sealing surface.
The weatherstrips do not require any spe-
cial maintenance but should be kept clean
and free of dirt. This is done by wiping them
off once a year with lukewarm water and a
neutral cleaning fluid using a cloth. We re-
commend brushing the weatherstrips with
a silicone stick to minimize friction during
operation.
Also check that the weather strips are posi-
tioned and secured correctly and that they
have maintained their sealing function.
All weatherstrips are loosely mounted in a
perimeter groove making them easy to rem-
oving and installing on most element types
if they are damaged and need replacement
