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Installation, general
The frame is usually placed in the aperture
on the outer leaf of the construction. Please
ensure uniform sealant gap width at the si-
deframe and frame head, and make sure the
sill is level with the external sill/floor.
The distance (gap for subsequent sealing)
between the frame and the surrounding
"
masonry" should normally be approx. 10-15
mm.
In the hinge side of the frame must be in
plumb on both the wide and the narrow side.
The frame must also be adjusted and faste-
ned to ensure the correct closing position
and space between sash and frame.
Securing, general
Windows and external doors should always
be secured to the surrounding building
parts with "mechanical means" such as fra-
mebolts/dowels or ironmongery.
Never use the windows /
external doors as structural
supports for any part of the
building.
Never use permanent support
near the frame head of wide
elements such as doors, as the
overlying construction may weigh
down on the elements.
Installation, general
Correct installation is important for the
function and life of the elements. The in-
stallation should therefore be carried out by
professional fitters of windows and external
doors.
The instructions in this manual cover some
of the main issues – and not every detail
–
which may be helpful in the installation
process. The elements will normally be sup-
plied with glass, but for large "fixed" fra-
mes or large combined elements glass will
often have to be added after the elements
have been installed. Such mounting of glass
should be made in accordance with the in-
stallation guide provided by the Danish In-
dustry Co-operative Organisation (GS). The
installation guide can be ordered by cal-
ling Idealcombi's technical department on
01582 860 940
.
