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Maintenance, cleaning and lubrication
Maintenance, general
Windows and doors from Idealcombi require
a minimum of maintenance. Under normal
conditions, maintenance can be limited to
regular cleaning of exterior surfaces with lu-
kewarm water and a neutral cleaning agent
to remove dirt from the surface. Apart from
this, moveable ironmongery parts must be
lubricated as required and at least once a
year. Keeping hinge sliders, guides, weather-
strips, etc. free from dust and dirt will ensure
smooth operation in years to come.
Cleaning, general
The outer sash and frame sur-
faces are affected by the sur-
rounding environment such as
city and industrial areas with high traffic
intensity and air pollution and coastal areas
with salty air which soil and affect the sur-
face more than clean country air.
Cleaning should be done on a regular basis
and at least twice a year, maybe in connec-
tion with window cleaning. Wash sash and
frame surfaces in lukewarm water with a
neutral cleaning fluid such as car shampoo
and wipe surfaces and edges with a cloth.
Lubrication, general
It is important to lubricate
and maintain all types of iron-
mongery to ensure easy and
smooth operation and function of your win-
dows and doors and to uphold the warranty
on the elements.
Lubrication and maintenance frequency
depend on the use and the effect weather
conditions, pollution, etc. have on the iron-
mongery.
We know from experience that ironmongery
used in for instance city and industrial areas,
areas with high traffic intensity and coastal
areas with salty air should be lubricated and
maintained more often than ironmongery in
a less harsh environment.
Important
All ironmongery is lubricated
at the factory. But we would like
to stress that the person/contrac-
tor responsible for the installation
must ensure that all moveable
parts, with the exception of friction
parts/hinge sliders, are lubricated
with a suitable lubricant before
they are delivered to the client.
Generally, all moveable parts on hinges and
closing/locking ironmongery should be lub-
ricated as required, however, at least once a
year.
General information about stainless steel
handles and fittings
As standard, our stainless steel handles and
fittings are made in matte brushed AISI 304
stainless steel which is well suited for mo-
dern construction work and provides opti-
mum corrosion protection. Our products can
be used everywhere for indoor and outdoor
mounting and contribute optimum function
and quality.
