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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.
Espagnolettes and espagnolettes
with roller cams
Espagnolettes should be lubricated with
acidfree oil in spray form in the lock case
and at rollers, side bolts and on striking
plates or receivers. Lubrication must be
made during repeated activation.
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
–
or in connection with surface treatment
maintenance.
Never paint weatherstrips or
brush them with wood preser-
vatives/oils..
