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Brass Products
Our products are protected by the most advanced lacquer available and under normal circumstances should give many years of service. They should be cleaned with a cloth moistened with soapy water or alternatively wiped over with a soft cloth with beeswax. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES USE ANY FORM OF METAL CLEANER OR AEROSOL SPRAYS.
However, after a period of time the lacquer coating, especially on external fittings, can suffer a possible breakdown. Therefore, the life of the lacquer is beyond the manufacturer's control and cannot be guaranteed. When the lacquer coating has broken down, remove the brass fittings and coat using a soft brush with acetone thinner e.g. "Nitramores" according to the manufacturer's instructions. Completely dry the product using a soft cloth and metal polish, such as "Brasso" or "Duraglit". At this stage the product can either be re-lacquered or polished as and when required.
A fresh coat of lacquer may be applied, but we strongly recommend that, especially for external use, you should leave the item unlacquered.
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Chrome Products
Our quality chrome products are virtually maintenance free. However, deposits will accumulate especially on external fittings. We therefore recommend regular cleaning with a soft cloth and non-abrasive wax polish.
This will ensure the original appearance is maintained.
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Physical Vapour Deposition PVD
These products have an advanced vacuum treated process and we can offer a full 25 year replacement guarantee with the Exclusive Stainless Brass Finish.
The technology involved in this process renders this surface impervious to damage in normal use including oxidation, wear and abrasion. All lacqered brass items require regular cleaning with non-abrasive wax polish.
We recommend the removal of suface dirt by dusting with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains can be removed with the use of white spirit or similar spirit based products.
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Cleaning and Caring for Stainless Steel
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Why Clean Stainless Steel?
Stainless Steels need to be cleaned for aesthetic considerations and to preserve corrosion resistance. Stainless steel is protected from corrosion by a thin layer of chromium oxide. Oxygen from the atmosphere combines with the chromium in the stainless steel to form this passive chromium oxide film that protects from further corrosion. Any contamination of the surface by dirt, or other material hinders this passivation process and traps corrosive agents, reducing corrosion protection. Thus some form of routine cleaning is necessary to preserve the appearance and integrity of the surface. Stainless steels are easily cleaned by many different methods. They actually thrive with frequent cleaning and, unlike some other materials, it is impossible to 'wear out' stainless steel by excessive cleaning. Stainless Steel performs best when clean - cleanliness is essential for maximum resistance to corrosion.
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Stainless Steel Maintenance Program
All exposed stainless steel surfaces should be wiped over with a clean cloth and warm water with a mild detergent on a frequent and routine basis.
For more stubborn dirt or stains use mild, non-scratching abrasing powders such as typical household cleaners. These can be used with warm water, bristle brushes, sponges or clean cloths. For more aggressive cleaning a small amount of vinegar can be added to the powder.
Carbon steel brushes and steel wool should be avoided as they may leave particles embedded in the surface, which can lead to rusting.
Cleaning should always be immediately followed by rinsing in clean hot water and the surface then wiped completely with a dry towel.
The maximum recommendation for routine cleaning is once a month and more often in areas subject to heavy soiling or frequent use.
Where routine maintenance is considered a pre-requisite of compliance with an associated guarantee a 'Maintenance Log' should be kept for each installation.
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Products
More door furniture is ruined by incorrect cleaning than by any other means. It is vitally important to ensure proper care in keeping the finish clean. Dust, which is chemically active, and moisture, which is frequently acid, are the main natural hazards affecting door furniture. Simple, but regular cleaning is therefore more successful than more severe sporadic treatment.
Irreparable damage can be caused to the surface by using proprietary metal polishes, harsh abrasive cleaners or emery cloths on electrolytically deposited finish. Below is a list of the correct procedures for cleaning the most common finishes.
ANODISED ALUMINIUM finishes should be dusted regularly, washed periodically with weak detergent solutions and occasionally wiped with wax polish.
STAINLESS STEEL finished should be dusted regularly and occasionally washed with soap and water.
NYLON products do not attract dust, and their smooth surfaces require only wiping with a damp cloth.
POWDER COATED (epoxy, polyester or polyurethane) – powder coated finishes should be cleaned with a soft cloth and any household furniture polish. Under no circumstances must industrial solvents be used.
LACQUERED (polished brass etc) finishes should be cleaned occasionally with good quality wax-free polish. Abrasives and metal polishes must not be used.
Our well trained staff are always available to discuss any maintenance problems, but the following guidelines will enable a maintenance program to be set. The most common problems can often be resolved by applying the suggested solutions.
LOCKING DEVICES
With locks, more than any other item, the door fixing is paramount. Alignment of the strike plate is essential to ensure correct location of both the latch bolt and deadbolt. Lock and latch cases morticed into the door too tightly will result in key and bolt jamming
PROBLEM SOLUTION
a. If the latchbolt action Check the springing of the door
is not smooth handles (if spring loaded).
Also, check the morticing of the
lockcase.
b. Where the key sticks Apply graphite only to the cylinder
inside the lock (under no circumstances must oil be
used). Check the morticing of the
lockcase.
c. When the latch bolt is Check the alignment of the strike and
sticking the morticing of the lockcase.
d. If the deadbolt is sticking Check the alignment of the strike plate
HINGES
The importance of the hinge within the working of the door is too often overlooked. A door not properly hinged can result in sagging which will also adversely affect the lock side of the door and frame. An adequate number of hinges is, therefore, always recommended. Heavy hinges of good quality should always be used on doors where high frequency service is expected.
Tips on the fixing and maintenance of hinges :
• It is recommended that the leaf or flap with the largest number of joints be fixed to the door frame.
• Pins must be true in alignment
• Box-in with care, providing sufficient clearance for the door to open. The cut-outs must be equal in depth, square and plumb.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
a. If a door is binding Check that all screws have been fitted
and are of the correct gauge.
b. When the door is either Ensure the metal hinges are lubricated
stiff or produces a three times a year.
squeaking sound
c. Where the door is not closing Adjust the position of the hinges if
flush with the frame affected by shrinkage of new timber
and re-align.
‘Ball Bearing hinges are supplied lubricated by the factory to ensure smooth
operation of hinge fitted.’
In some cases after installation there may be signs of oil seepage. If left for a
period of time and particularly in high usage areas such as toilets, the oil will
combine with atmospheric dust and darken in colour.
To avoid the mixture of dust and oil acting as a grinding paste on the ball
bearings which accelerates wear, it is recommended that the product be cleaned
periodically with furniture polish. How often the product is cleaned is based on
the environment in which it is fitted combined with the assessment of the
maintenance officer.
However simple, a monthly cleaning program will be sufficient for all low usage
areas such as cupboard doors and a fortnightly program is advised for high
usage areas such as toilets. This will ensure that your products life-span is
maximized and also visually acceptable to the environment in which it is fitted.
Once signs of seepage stop, a regular program of lubrication should start, as the
bearings will then be running dry. WD40 or suitable alternative is
recommended.
DOOR CONTROLS
Door closers are designed to control the speed of closing and the speed at which
the door latches into the frame. To prevent opening the door beyond the limit
of the closer, a door stop should always be used. In accordance with the Door
Closer installation instructions – please check the operation of the closer every
three months and ensure that all fixings are secure and adjust any closing or
latching settings if required, to ensure that the door operates both functionally
and smoothly, also lubricate operating arm knuckle and possibly the door hinges
if required.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
a. Where latching is either too Adjust the latching action as
slow or too fast instructed
b. When the closing speed slows Adjust the closing and angle action
down or speeds up as instructed
c. Where the backcheck opening Check that all screw fixings are
angle is retarded sufficiently tight
Floor Springs should be checked quarterly to ensure that the door closes correctly and that all fixing screws are secured. The cover plate should be removed for adjustments and easy access for maintenance.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
a. Where the closing speed either Adjust the closing action as instructed
slows down or speeds up
b. When the backcheck opening Adjust the backcheck angle and
angle is retarded action. Check that all screw fixings
are sufficiently tight as instructed
MAINTENANCE OF HARDWARE
FITTED ON TIMBER FIRE &
ESCAPE DOORS
INTRODUCTION
1. Doors designated as being on a fire route exit or fire or smoke resisting doors have to be periodically inspected to make sure that they meet the same standards as when they were originally installed.
2. Much will depend on the general use to which the door is normally
put. A door that is only used as an emergency exit may never be
opened and will need periodic inspection and minor adjustment whilst
a door that is used as a staff entrance or smoke break door will need
more frequent inspections and maintenance.
3. The workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
includes requirements (Regulation 18) on the safety of doors and also
requires (Regulation 5), that workplace devices and systems which
could develop dangerous faults are subject to a suitable system of
maintenance. “Suitable” means, among other things, that the
maintenance is carried out regularly, that defects are remedied, and
that records are kept.
4. Fire doors and escape doors are additionally subject to the Fire
Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997, which contain similar
provisions (Regulation 6 deals with maintenance).
5. The conclusion is that the employer should ensure that fire doors and
escape doors are kept in safe working order by a properly
documented system of regular maintenance, carried out by competent
individuals. (There is no specific requirement as to the qualifications
to be held by such individuals.)
6. Building controllers may thus include such inspections in their
regular fire drills and routine fire precaution inspections.
CRITICAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992 includes requirements on the competence of people employed to assist in health and safety matters, including maintenance. It is important to employ properly trained personnel.
2. For the doors to work efficiently regular and programmed maintenance must be carried out to all parts of the door. Work should only be undertaken by persons experienced in this type of work. If outside contractors are used they should sign the maintenance log maintained by the company.
3. A maintenance log should be kept and all doors given a unique number.
4. The maintenance period should be appropriate for the building; for high life risk, such as hospitals, schools, retired persons’ accommodation, this may be monthly. Other buildings with low life risk may be annually. The local Fire Authority may be able to issue guidelines appropriate for each case.
5. The maintenance and replacement of components to maintain the correct performance of the doorset for the full life of the building is thus essential.
COMMENTARY
1. General – The most important factor is that these devices are designed to protect human life against fire and to ensure people can safely exit a building thus nothing must be done that would compromise this.
2. Building regulations and to some degree fire regulations provide a general guidance on the type of products to use. Recommendations on the inspections and maintenance for each specific device and each part should be taken and used against all other parts fitted to each door.
3. The type and use of doors are many and each door will need to be treated as the case dictates. The location geographically will also dictate the frequency and type of maintenance: wet salty areas will need special consideration. Wind blown debris and illicit dumping of rubbish could render an exit sealed. Doors used a staff ‘smoke break’ exits will be subject to higher wear factors than those limited to periodic inspection.
4. Internal fire and smoke resisting doorsets are at least as important as the final exit door although it is unlikely they will have the same hardware as the final exit. However, hinges, closers, co-ordinators and seals all have as much importance. The incorrect closing action of such doors may render serious injury to the building occupants who are more likely to use this door in the course of their normal day. They are often subject to a higher degree of wear than final exit doors.
5. Vandalism and attempted forced entry will cause the majority of problems as well as misuse by building occupants.
6. Only periodic inspection will pick up these faults.
7. External doors will need inspecting during the seasonal changes to ensure continuing functionally.
8. Only parts of equal or a better standard should be fitted as running replacements or additions to fire/smoke and final exit doors; anything less could invalidate fire certificates and breach the building owners responsibility to keep the doors in safe working order. If there is concern about suitability of replacements test evidence from a competent authority should be obtained.
9. Hinges – these bear the weight of the door, the whole load being applied to just two or more metal pivot devices. They should be checked for wear in the pivot bin; ensuring that the screws are tight and all are effectively holding; light lubrication may be required by local conditions. Hinges on doors in frequent use will wear quicker than those only opened for inspection.
10. Where floor spring or pivot devices are installed, careful inspection of the lower pivot should be undertaken to remove debris and any corrosive liquids deposited by inappropriate human use. The upper pivot should not show signs of wear and indicated wear must be rectified to prevent the door jamming at critical times.
11. Door closing devices are designed and fitted to suit different use; for instance, young person or strong air pressure. Maintenance technicians should be aware that building use may change and they should make building supervisors aware in such cases.
12. Each type and make of closer will need servicing in differing ways but pivoting arms and terminal fixings should be checked for tightness and lubrication added as appropriate. Terminal fixings into the door and frame are subject to stress and should be carefully checked.
13. Opening and closing pressures should be checked and fire or smoke seals inspected to ensure they do not foul the smooth action; hydraulic units should be checked for loss of liquid which would indicate a failing device. In the event of floor springs being used it is important that the door is in alignment with the frame, or in pairs of doors alignment of both.
14. Closing and latching speeds should be checked and adjusted as appropriate. Doors normally held open by approved devices should be inspected to ensure that the hold open action has not stressed the device. The correct opening travel should be checked to ensure that doorstops are not over stressing closing arms.
15. Hold open devices should be checked to ensure that no residual Electro magnetic energy impedes the smooth closing of doors. The periodic check should be undertaken in conjunction with fire alarm testing or by night security when such doors are routinely closed as night fire precautions. Security patrols could be made responsible for logging failed action.
16. Co-ordinators – these devices are used to close rebated sets of doors in the correct order to provide an effective seal. Each type and make will differ and maintenance will check they are securely located on each part and the screw or other fixings are tight. Any pivoting parts should be checked for wear and any protruding arms checked for straightness. The function should be checked over the full range of door openings and all parts lubricated as required.
17. Locks, latches, bolts and furniture. The wide range of products makes it impossible to be specific in maintenance needs. All fittings should be examined and checked for secure fixings; moving parts should be lubricated as defined by the manufacturer. Bolts, rods and other protrusions should be checked to ensure they are straight and undamaged. Bolts for locks and latches should be checked to ensure they are fitting centrally into their respective keeps. Parts liable to corrosive influence should be washed, lubricated and protected. Moving parts that pass through braces or shackles should be examined for wear that may cause intermittent jamming or rusting.
18. Smoke and fire seals should be examined to ensure they are unbroken and secure in the door; that the gap in the door has not moved out of tolerance or the door moved out of square so as to prevent an effective seal. Worn or damaged seals must be replaced with the appropriate product.
19. Panic and emergency exit devices. Moving parts should be inspected for signs of wear and replaced as required. Lubrication should be used where indicated, screws and all fixings should be tested to ensure they are secure. Electro magnetic and Electro actuation devices should be tested with power off to ensure their continued availability following power cuts. Security devices should be tested for correct function, particularly that they do not impede the correct operation of the door. Floor sockets, whether easy clean or dust excluding should be checked and cleaned out.
20. In almost all cases, the installed products will have been supplied complete with fixing instructions and the correct maintenance data sheets. It is important that these documents are retained by the Building Manager and used as the basis of the maintenance schedule.
SIGNAGE
RNIB GUIDELINES
It is recommended that all wall signs should be positioned within a 300mm wide band along the walls. The top height being no higher than 1600mm and the bottom at 1300mm. Signs taller than 300mm should be positioned so that all tactile information falls outside it. Signs smaller than 300mm should be justified to the top of the band.
Signs such as door signs should be situated within the described band, on the walls beside the doors rather than on the door – (when the door is open the sign is rendered useless).
MIRRORS
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE GLASS CLEANING
Most window and mirror cleaners are relatively safe to use, and have only a small impact on the environment. However, some cleaners contain glycol ethers and other chemicals that are harmful.
Use the mildest product you can find, and always wear gloves and goggles to protect yourself.
RegularGlass Cleaning
Use a mild alcohol or ammonia cleaning product for daily glass maintenance.
Disinfection
If you need to disinfect the surface, use a product that contains Alkyl Ammonium Chloride to kill germs
Grease Removal
Sometimes grease, fingerprints, or other oily deposits are found on the glass you are cleaning. Your regular daily cleaner might not remove these.
In that case, use a stronger degreasing cleaner with butoxyethanol. Apply this cleaner with a scrub pad if a rag or squeegee doesn’t work. Afterwards, you may need to finish the job by using your regular cleaner to remove streaks left by the degreaser.
Degreasers with butoxyethanol and other strong ingredients can harm you, so always protect yourself with gloves and goggles.
Spray the degreaser onto your rag or brush, and then wipe the glass surface. If that doesn’t work, then carefully spray the degreaser directly onto the glass. Hold your rag nearby to prevent overspray.
Do not use any degreasers made for auto repair work. These often contain flammable ingredients such as naphtha or hexane, or a dangerous cancer-causing chemical called tetrachloroethylene.
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Products
More door furniture is ruined by incorrect cleaning than by any other means. It is vitally important to ensure proper care in keeping the finish clean. Dust, which is chemically active, and moisture, which is frequently acid, are the main natural hazards affecting door furniture. Simple, but regular cleaning is therefore more successful than more severe sporadic treatment.
Irreparable damage can be caused to the surface by using proprietary metal polishes, harsh abrasive cleaners or emery cloths on electrolytically deposited finish. Below is a list of the correct procedures for cleaning the most common finishes.
ANODISED ALUMINIUM finishes should be dusted regularly, washed periodically with weak detergent solutions and occasionally wiped with wax polish.
STAINLESS STEEL finished should be dusted regularly and occasionally washed with soap and water.
NYLON products do not attract dust, and their smooth surfaces require only wiping with a damp cloth.
POWDER COATED (epoxy, polyester or polyurethane) – powder coated finishes should be cleaned with a soft cloth and any household furniture polish. Under no circumstances must industrial solvents be used.
LACQUERED (polished brass etc) finishes should be cleaned occasionally with good quality wax-free polish. Abrasives and metal polishes must not be used.
Our well trained staff are always available to discuss any maintenance problems, but the following guidelines will enable a maintenance program to be set. The most common problems can often be resolved by applying the suggested solutions.
LOCKING DEVICES
With locks, more than any other item, the door fixing is paramount. Alignment of the strike plate is essential to ensure correct location of both the latch bolt and deadbolt. Lock and latch cases morticed into the door too tightly will result in key and bolt jamming
PROBLEM SOLUTION
a. If the latchbolt action Check the springing of the door
is not smooth handles (if spring loaded).
Also, check the morticing of the
lockcase.
b. Where the key sticks Apply graphite only to the cylinder
inside the lock (under no circumstances must oil be
used). Check the morticing of the
lockcase.
c. When the latch bolt is Check the alignment of the strike and
sticking the morticing of the lockcase.
d. If the deadbolt is sticking Check the alignment of the strike plate
HINGES
The importance of the hinge within the working of the door is too often overlooked. A door not properly hinged can result in sagging which will also adversely affect the lock side of the door and frame. An adequate number of hinges is, therefore, always recommended. Heavy hinges of good quality should always be used on doors where high frequency service is expected.
Tips on the fixing and maintenance of hinges :
• It is recommended that the leaf or flap with the largest number of joints be fixed to the door frame.
• Pins must be true in alignment
• Box-in with care, providing sufficient clearance for the door to open. The cut-outs must be equal in depth, square and plumb.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
a. If a door is binding Check that all screws have been fitted
and are of the correct gauge.
b. When the door is either Ensure the metal hinges are lubricated
stiff or produces a three times a year.
squeaking sound
c. Where the door is not closing Adjust the position of the hinges if
flush with the frame affected by shrinkage of new timber
and re-align.
‘Ball Bearing hinges are supplied lubricated by the factory to ensure smooth
operation of hinge fitted.’
In some cases after installation there may be signs of oil seepage. If left for a
period of time and particularly in high usage areas such as toilets, the oil will
combine with atmospheric dust and darken in colour.
To avoid the mixture of dust and oil acting as a grinding paste on the ball
bearings which accelerates wear, it is recommended that the product be cleaned
periodically with furniture polish. How often the product is cleaned is based on
the environment in which it is fitted combined with the assessment of the
maintenance officer.
However simple, a monthly cleaning program will be sufficient for all low usage
areas such as cupboard doors and a fortnightly program is advised for high
usage areas such as toilets. This will ensure that your products life-span is
maximized and also visually acceptable to the environment in which it is fitted.
Once signs of seepage stop, a regular program of lubrication should start, as the
bearings will then be running dry. WD40 or suitable alternative is
recommended.
DOOR CONTROLS
Door closers are designed to control the speed of closing and the speed at which
the door latches into the frame. To prevent opening the door beyond the limit
of the closer, a door stop should always be used. In accordance with the Door
Closer installation instructions – please check the operation of the closer every
three months and ensure that all fixings are secure and adjust any closing or
latching settings if required, to ensure that the door operates both functionally
and smoothly, also lubricate operating arm knuckle and possibly the door hinges
if required.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
a. Where latching is either too Adjust the latching action as
slow or too fast instructed
b. When the closing speed slows Adjust the closing and angle action
down or speeds up as instructed
c. Where the backcheck opening Check that all screw fixings are
angle is retarded sufficiently tight
Floor Springs should be checked quarterly to ensure that the door closes correctly and that all fixing screws are secured. The cover plate should be removed for adjustments and easy access for maintenance.
PROBLEM SOLUTION
a. Where the closing speed either Adjust the closing action as instructed
slows down or speeds up
b. When the backcheck opening Adjust the backcheck angle and
angle is retarded action. Check that all screw fixings
are sufficiently tight as instructed
MAINTENANCE OF HARDWARE
FITTED ON TIMBER FIRE &
ESCAPE DOORS
INTRODUCTION
1. Doors designated as being on a fire route exit or fire or smoke resisting doors have to be periodically inspected to make sure that they meet the same standards as when they were originally installed.
2. Much will depend on the general use to which the door is normally
put. A door that is only used as an emergency exit may never be
opened and will need periodic inspection and minor adjustment whilst
a door that is used as a staff entrance or smoke break door will need
more frequent inspections and maintenance.
3. The workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
includes requirements (Regulation 18) on the safety of doors and also
requires (Regulation 5), that workplace devices and systems which
could develop dangerous faults are subject to a suitable system of
maintenance. “Suitable” means, among other things, that the
maintenance is carried out regularly, that defects are remedied, and
that records are kept.
4. Fire doors and escape doors are additionally subject to the Fire
Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997, which contain similar
provisions (Regulation 6 deals with maintenance).
5. The conclusion is that the employer should ensure that fire doors and
escape doors are kept in safe working order by a properly
documented system of regular maintenance, carried out by competent
individuals. (There is no specific requirement as to the qualifications
to be held by such individuals.)
6. Building controllers may thus include such inspections in their
regular fire drills and routine fire precaution inspections.
CRITICAL RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992 includes requirements on the competence of people employed to assist in health and safety matters, including maintenance. It is important to employ properly trained personnel.
2. For the doors to work efficiently regular and programmed maintenance must be carried out to all parts of the door. Work should only be undertaken by persons experienced in this type of work. If outside contractors are used they should sign the maintenance log maintained by the company.
3. A maintenance log should be kept and all doors given a unique number.
4. The maintenance period should be appropriate for the building; for high life risk, such as hospitals, schools, retired persons’ accommodation, this may be monthly. Other buildings with low life risk may be annually. The local Fire Authority may be able to issue guidelines appropriate for each case.
5. The maintenance and replacement of components to maintain the correct performance of the doorset for the full life of the building is thus essential.
COMMENTARY
1. General – The most important factor is that these devices are designed to protect human life against fire and to ensure people can safely exit a building thus nothing must be done that would compromise this.
2. Building regulations and to some degree fire regulations provide a general guidance on the type of products to use. Recommendations on the inspections and maintenance for each specific device and each part should be taken and used against all other parts fitted to each door.
3. The type and use of doors are many and each door will need to be treated as the case dictates. The location geographically will also dictate the frequency and type of maintenance: wet salty areas will need special consideration. Wind blown debris and illicit dumping of rubbish could render an exit sealed. Doors used a staff ‘smoke break’ exits will be subject to higher wear factors than those limited to periodic inspection.
4. Internal fire and smoke resisting doorsets are at least as important as the final exit door although it is unlikely they will have the same hardware as the final exit. However, hinges, closers, co-ordinators and seals all have as much importance. The incorrect closing action of such doors may render serious injury to the building occupants who are more likely to use this door in the course of their normal day. They are often subject to a higher degree of wear than final exit doors.
5. Vandalism and attempted forced entry will cause the majority of problems as well as misuse by building occupants.
6. Only periodic inspection will pick up these faults.
7. External doors will need inspecting during the seasonal changes to ensure continuing functionally.
8. Only parts of equal or a better standard should be fitted as running replacements or additions to fire/smoke and final exit doors; anything less could invalidate fire certificates and breach the building owners responsibility to keep the doors in safe working order. If there is concern about suitability of replacements test evidence from a competent authority should be obtained.
9. Hinges – these bear the weight of the door, the whole load being applied to just two or more metal pivot devices. They should be checked for wear in the pivot bin; ensuring that the screws are tight and all are effectively holding; light lubrication may be required by local conditions. Hinges on doors in frequent use will wear quicker than those only opened for inspection.
10. Where floor spring or pivot devices are installed, careful inspection of the lower pivot should be undertaken to remove debris and any corrosive liquids deposited by inappropriate human use. The upper pivot should not show signs of wear and indicated wear must be rectified to prevent the door jamming at critical times.
11. Door closing devices are designed and fitted to suit different use; for instance, young person or strong air pressure. Maintenance technicians should be aware that building use may change and they should make building supervisors aware in such cases.
12. Each type and make of closer will need servicing in differing ways but pivoting arms and terminal fixings should be checked for tightness and lubrication added as appropriate. Terminal fixings into the door and frame are subject to stress and should be carefully checked.
13. Opening and closing pressures should be checked and fire or smoke seals inspected to ensure they do not foul the smooth action; hydraulic units should be checked for loss of liquid which would indicate a failing device. In the event of floor springs being used it is important that the door is in alignment with the frame, or in pairs of doors alignment of both.
14. Closing and latching speeds should be checked and adjusted as appropriate. Doors normally held open by approved devices should be inspected to ensure that the hold open action has not stressed the device. The correct opening travel should be checked to ensure that doorstops are not over stressing closing arms.
15. Hold open devices should be checked to ensure that no residual Electro magnetic energy impedes the smooth closing of doors. The periodic check should be undertaken in conjunction with fire alarm testing or by night security when such doors are routinely closed as night fire precautions. Security patrols could be made responsible for logging failed action.
16. Co-ordinators – these devices are used to close rebated sets of doors in the correct order to provide an effective seal. Each type and make will differ and maintenance will check they are securely located on each part and the screw or other fixings are tight. Any pivoting parts should be checked for wear and any protruding arms checked for straightness. The function should be checked over the full range of door openings and all parts lubricated as required.
17. Locks, latches, bolts and furniture. The wide range of products makes it impossible to be specific in maintenance needs. All fittings should be examined and checked for secure fixings; moving parts should be lubricated as defined by the manufacturer. Bolts, rods and other protrusions should be checked to ensure they are straight and undamaged. Bolts for locks and latches should be checked to ensure they are fitting centrally into their respective keeps. Parts liable to corrosive influence should be washed, lubricated and protected. Moving parts that pass through braces or shackles should be examined for wear that may cause intermittent jamming or rusting.
18. Smoke and fire seals should be examined to ensure they are unbroken and secure in the door; that the gap in the door has not moved out of tolerance or the door moved out of square so as to prevent an effective seal. Worn or damaged seals must be replaced with the appropriate product.
19. Panic and emergency exit devices. Moving parts should be inspected for signs of wear and replaced as required. Lubrication should be used where indicated, screws and all fixings should be tested to ensure they are secure. Electro magnetic and Electro actuation devices should be tested with power off to ensure their continued availability following power cuts. Security devices should be tested for correct function, particularly that they do not impede the correct operation of the door. Floor sockets, whether easy clean or dust excluding should be checked and cleaned out.
20. In almost all cases, the installed products will have been supplied complete with fixing instructions and the correct maintenance data sheets. It is important that these documents are retained by the Building Manager and used as the basis of the maintenance schedule.
SIGNAGE
RNIB GUIDELINES
It is recommended that all wall signs should be positioned within a 300mm wide band along the walls. The top height being no higher than 1600mm and the bottom at 1300mm. Signs taller than 300mm should be positioned so that all tactile information falls outside it. Signs smaller than 300mm should be justified to the top of the band.
Signs such as door signs should be situated within the described band, on the walls beside the doors rather than on the door – (when the door is open the sign is rendered useless).
MIRRORS
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE GLASS CLEANING
Most window and mirror cleaners are relatively safe to use, and have only a small impact on the environment. However, some cleaners contain glycol ethers and other chemicals that are harmful.
Use the mildest product you can find, and always wear gloves and goggles to protect yourself.
RegularGlass Cleaning
Use a mild alcohol or ammonia cleaning product for daily glass maintenance.
Disinfection
If you need to disinfect the surface, use a product that contains Alkyl Ammonium Chloride to kill germs
Grease Removal
Sometimes grease, fingerprints, or other oily deposits are found on the glass you are cleaning. Your regular daily cleaner might not remove these.
In that case, use a stronger degreasing cleaner with butoxyethanol. Apply this cleaner with a scrub pad if a rag or squeegee doesn’t work. Afterwards, you may need to finish the job by using your regular cleaner to remove streaks left by the degreaser.
Degreasers with butoxyethanol and other strong ingredients can harm you, so always protect yourself with gloves and goggles.
Spray the degreaser onto your rag or brush, and then wipe the glass surface. If that doesn’t work, then carefully spray the degreaser directly onto the glass. Hold your rag nearby to prevent overspray.
Do not use any degreasers made for auto repair work. These often contain flammable ingredients such as naphtha or hexane, or a dangerous cancer-causing chemical called tetrachloroethylene.
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