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1. amp DOOR SPECIALISTS INSTRUCTIONS amp MAINTENANCE CONTENTS USER MANUAL ooo cccccccccecccesseeeeecesseeeeeceesseeeeeeessueeeeeeeseuueuseesuaeeegeeenss 3 GENERAL RULES ca acscordsceause vas ue es usw nE EEEE EO E T E EEEE 3 1 OUTWARD OPENING NNN 3 a Side hung NL 3 b Side guided side projecting WINKOW cccccccseccccseccccecccecaescecauceceuausess 4 c Top guided window 00 0 0 eee ceecceeccsccesccecccesccesccucccusccusecesccusecusecusecsecanecseeueees 4 d Top swing WinNdow rrwvrnnvrnnvrnnvrrnvrnnvrnnvrnnrnnsnnnvrnnsnsuvennennuennnennnsnnusnnnennuesnnene 5 2 INWARD OPENING MND 8 a Side hung turn WiINAdOW eerenvrrnnernnnnvenrnnvnnnuvnnnnvenrnnennnnnennunenrnnenrunenenusenneee 8 b Tilt and turn 10 EE 8 c Tilt only bottom hung windOW essssssssssssssssnsssssssrsssssrssssresrsrersersseresserese 9 3 ENTRANCE AND TERRACE DOORS munannnnnrnnnvnnnnvnnnnnnnnvnnnnvnnnvnnnnvnnnnnnnnvnnnnvnnnvennn 10 a Opening and closing the entrance door arurnnnnnrnnnvnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnvnnnnnnnsene 11 D Ta a 6 9 0 61 0 5 EEE EEE EES 12 c French doors use of a passive door leaf cccccceecceeseceeceenseeeeseensenenseees 12 4 SLIDING AND FOLDING DOORS ssesecssesserresrrserrssrrrerrrerrrsrrrsrrrsrrrsrresrreerrrerrrens 13 a Lift and slide patio door EEE ees deansvensntessedeaneuaresetan 13 Oe Tal TET sasnccetseatcntqenendsapesnnssncmeanesncesaneeueesensresaedneapseacesameanaseuanaceyen 132. b Items treated with TEKNOL AQUA 1410 01 are protected against c Items treated with TEKNOL AQUA 1410 01 contain the following biocides Wood destroying or discolouring fungi Propiconazole IPBC d Items treated with TEKNOL AQUA 1410 01 contain the following nanomaterials The wood preservative TEKNOL AQUA 1410 01 is produced by Teknos A S Industrivej 19 DK 6580 Vamdrup Tel 45 76 93 94 00 e Special precautions for items treated with TEKNOL AQUA 1410 01 The surface of the wood must be coated with e g varnish or paint Coating of the surface must be carried out at regular intervals 01 09 2013 Factsheet according European Biocidal Products Directive 33 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 10 FACT SHEET for GORI 605 treated items This item has been treated with wood preservative GORI 605 Regulated by the Biocides Regulation 528 2012 PT8 a Items treated with GORI 605 Biocides approved for product type 8 contain b Items treated with GORI 605 are protected against Wood destroying or discolouring fungi c Items treated with GORI 605 contain Propiconazole Tebuconazole IPBC the following biocides d Items treated with GORI 605 contain the following nanomaterials The wood preservative GORI 605 is Teknos A S Industrivej 19 DK 6580 produced by Vamdrup Tel 45 76 93 94 00 e Special precautions for items treated with GORI 605 In order to protect aquatic organisms do not us
3. window is completely open once it has been turned approximately 90 from its initial posi tion This moves the side of the sash nearest the hinges toward the centre of the window opening leaving about a 15 centimetre clear ance between the sash and the jamb Opening the window completely is normally required for cleaning Closing the window to close the window completely ensure that the hook on the espagnolette locates with the inner hook of the catch the outer hook on the catch leaves the win dow in the micro ventilation position The window must not be left in the open position in the event of a strong wind ora storm C Top guided window Opening the window The window will open if you turn the handle and then slowly push the window away from yourself Depending on its size the window opening fully is sometimes limited in the inter est of security a stop is installed on the track in the side of the jamb Closing the window to close the window completely ensure that the hook on the espagnolette locates with the inner hook of the catch the outer hook on the catch leaves the window in the micro ventilation position Figure 1 2 Side guided side projecting window Figure 1 3 Top guided window The window must not be left in the open position in the event of a strong wind ora storm D Top swing window Opening the window The window will open if you turn the handle and then slowly pus
4. Figure 2 2 Positions of the handle and sash side hung turn sash of a window with a side hung turn sash B Tilt and turn window This window see Figure 2 3 has two opening functions see Figure 2 4 Figure 2 3 Inward opening window with a tilt Figure 2 4 Positions of the handle and sash and turn sash of a tilt and turn window USER MANUAL e To open the window as side hung turn turn the handle up from the closed position 90 degrees into the open position and pull the window toward you e To open the window as bottom hung tilt turn the handle up from the closed position 180 degrees into the open position and pull the window toward you e Furthermore the tilt and turn window has built in single stage micro ventilation To activate this turn up the handle on the closed window 135 degrees between the open and ventilation positions PLEASE NOTE When the window is open in the side hung position 90 degrees the handle must not be turned up to the ventilation position 180 degrees First close the window and then move the handle to the ventilation position Failure to do so may cause damage to the hardware C Tilt only bottom hung window The window see Figure 2 5 opens when you turn the handle on the top horizontal sash pro file Turn it by 90 degrees and then pull the sash toward you see Figure 2 6 Figure 2 5 Inward opening window with a tilt only bottom hung sash Figure 2 6 Positions of t
5. up see Figure 4 1 The sliding door opens when the handle is turned 180 downward from the top vertical position The sash rises onto rollers and then it may be slowly pushed toward the passive sash To open completely push the door using the handle as far as possible The door is com pletely open when the sash has slid up to the stopper The sash can be secured in the open position by turning the handle up 180 the sash will descend onto the track PLEASE NOTE To avoid damage to the stopper ensure that the door is opened slowly If the door moves too quickly it may damage the stopper and pull it away from the timber To close the door pull the moving sash against the jamb and turn the handle back up into the vertical position For closing there are two options e the stage closest to the jamb of the coun ter pin of the espagnolette closes the door completely e the outer stage is for the micro ventilation position B Tilt and slide door The tilt and slide door is manufactured using inward opening window profiles Due to the weight of the moving sash the door uses two different locking components U96607 tilt and slide door for lighter units In the closed position the handle is pointed down see Figure 4 2 13 Figure 4 1 GU sliding door a closed position b open position Opening position Ventilation and sliding position Closed position Figure 4 2 Positions of the handle a
6. FIT 14 De PEART 15 a Vertical sliding STN ee 15 D rector I OW crror rne E EEEE E E E EE 15 MAINTENANCE MANUAL cccccccccceeccceecccecscenecseecseeeceeeseseeeseeeeceseueeeeneeees 17 1 PRODUCT MAINTENANCE DURING INSTALLATION ccccssecceeeeceteeeeeeeeeeeeens 17 2 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE END USER seeen 19 3 OUTWARD OPENING WINDOWS cceiscnscsscdesssaneteassandesussecnongndeessesatpeamassniscsaeanss 22 4 INWARD OPENING WINDOWS ie ceticce seer senteePacccdane venevesevsece eiaronsceeorstaeteasnveeas 24 5 ENTRANCE DTM ED 26 6 OUTWARD OPENING ALUCLAD DOORG scsscssscccssconssncvsscassnescnassacassnassaces 27 7 SLIDING AND FOLDING DN 29 8 SPECIALPRODUCTS hv 31 9 FACT SHEET for TEKNOL AQUA 1410 01 treated items rrrrrrnnvrnnnrrnnvrnnnvrnnnernner 33 10 FACT SHEET for GORI 605 treated items save 34 USER MANUAL GENERAL RULES Livingwood Windows Ltd supplies high quality windows and doors Our products are designed to last for many years and in order to maintain good operation it is important to adhere to the following ensure that no extra weight is hung on a window sash or door leaf Please take care not to hit the window reveal either plastered or timber when opening and closing windows or doors ensure that no objects interfere with the opening between the sash and the jamb if young children have access to a window it is important that the window is locked using the l
7. aning glass e Do not use the following chemical cleaning products sodium carbonate bleach detergent or spirit e Avoid contact between glass and any other sharp or abrasive objects including jewellery buckles measuring tapes razor blades knives sandpaper etc Scratches Avoid objects with sharp edges coming into contact with the glass surface Glass is strong but not scratch resistant Only light scratches may be removed from the surface of glass using cerium oxide 31 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Thermal stress A rapid increase in the temperature of glass or large temperature differences in glass can create thermal stress which may cause glass to break To avoid critical thermal stress e Avoid glass coming into contact with either hot air or a hot object e Avoid contact between objects and the glazing unit Sources E Just Puitkonstruktsioonid Wooden structures Tallinna Tehnika likool EEPO011 EEK0050 http www tud ttu ee material epi Elmar 20Just Puit 202012 pdf Wooden and aluminium windows and their installation RT 41 10947 et Wooden and aluminium windows and their installation RT 41 10947 et 32 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 9 FACT SHEET for TEKNOL AQUA 1410 01 treated items This item has been treated with wood preservative Regulated by the Bioci des Regulation 528 2012 PT8 TEKNOL AQUA 1410 01 a Items treated with TEKNOL AQUA 1410 01 contain Biocides approved for product type 8
8. cal sash i gasket pres sash adjust adjustment sure adjustment ment concealed concealed concealed hardware hardware hardware Gasket pressure adjustment mushroom pin Figure 8 2 Adjusting an inward opening window 25 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 5 ENTRANCE AND TERRACE DOORS The hinges lock locking points and ventilation retainer need to be lubricated with non freezing oil such as silicone oil preferably twice a year more frequently if needed To adjust the height of the sash see Figure 9 1 e Open 4 5 x 40 screws and secure bolts if any on all hinges e By turning the cam counter clockwise the door sash adjusts downward e By turning the cam clockwise the door sash adjusts upward e Tighten 4 5 x 40 screws and secure bolts PLEASE NOTE When the door sash is adjusted upward it needs to be raised at the same time To adjust the sash sideways see Figure 9 1 e Open 4 5 x 40 screws and secure bolts if any on all hinges e Turn the horizontal adjuster screws to the position needed e Tighten 4 5 x 40 screws and secure bolts Screws for regulating gt the horizontal height of EA the sash E Screws 4 5 x 40 mm i Security bolt _ Screws for regulating vertical height of the sash gt Screws 4 5 x 40 mm Secu rity bolt Figure 9 1 Adjusting the height of the door sash and sideways 26 USER MANUAL 6 OUTWARD OPENING ALUCLAD DOORS Outward opening aluminium clad
9. cal sliding sash window need to be lubricated Similarly the tracks and the child proof lock if any require lubricating B GLAZING UNIT Washing panes Glass panes are mostly washed in spring or autumn minimum temperature 5 C Use a proper window washing kit and suitable glass cleaning product to wash the glass panes A good window washing kit consists of a window washer a stand to attach the washer to a squeegee and a rod if needed a telescopic rod of adjustable length Clean the glazing unit starting on its outer side as soiled areas are easier to detect when seen against light To remove dirt or cleaning product fluid use a dedicated squeegee To dry the surface of glass it is not advisable to use newsprint since printing ink soils and may damage the surface of the glass If needed improve the drying result with a piece of microfibre glass cloth chamois or no fuzz paper Pay particular attention to the corners and edges of the glass surface PLEASE NOTE when installing a glazing unit with a self cleaning glass pane for example SGG Bioclean or when washing glass panes it is important to adhere to these specific handling requirements e Never attempt to remove an individual stain from the surface without using water e Always use non aggressive glass cleaning products e Do not use glass maintenance products containing silicone or abrasive particles Do not use commercial cleaning products designed for a purpose other than cle
10. e following guidelines need to be adhered to on the construction site e The place for storing windows and entrance doors needs to be sufficiently ventilated during storage e Remember that the protective film on the packaging does not protect against humidity only against major soiling and dust during transport storage and installation e Once windows and entrance doors have been installed the air inside the building needs to be sufficiently dry If not the air should be dried either by heating ventilation or using a condensation air drier e In winter it is important to make sure that no water is condensed on the inside of doors or windows constant exposure to water will subject wood to the same kind of damage as above Moreover if the sashs of the windows and doors freeze to the jamb this may result in further damage e The condition of windows and entrance doors needs to be checked regularly to detect and prevent humidity damage as early as possible e lf windows and entrance doors are covered with film to prevent soiling it is essential to check that no excess humidity accumulates between the film and the product The room needs to be dried and the films need to be removed temporarily if humidity accumulates there It is important to remember that contemporary windows and doors are airtight Thus replace ment of old windows and entrance doors may result in reduced ventilation Faulty ventilation may cause humidity levels indo
11. e the treated wood near the aquatic environment rivers streams lakes etc The surface of the wood must be coated with e g varnish or paint Coating of the surface must be carried out at regular intervals 01 09 2013 Factsheet according European Biocidal Products Directive 34 Performed works Performed maintance works Date amp DOOR SPECIALISTS Unit 6 Ticehurst Yard Ticehurst Farm Tostock Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 9PH Tel 01359 272 646 sales livingwoodwindows co uk
12. er surface of the product may be quite high and this in turn may activate the excretion of resin As a result small dots of resin may appear on the surface of the wood These may be removed carefully using turpentine white spirit or another suitable product PLEASE NOTE Until the layer of paint cracks and comes loose from the surface of the wood any secretion of resin is not a defect of finishing for the purposes of the warranty B MAINTENANCE OF ALUMINIUM CLADDING Aluminium cladding is not maintenance free The aluminium cladding on the outside of the product renders windows and doors much more resistant to the effects of its surroundings and atmospheric pollution It is advisable to clean aluminium cladding twice a year more frequently in areas with heavy atmospheric pollution To clean aluminium use a soft sponge and water adding detergent if needed Cleaner paste may also be used as long as it does not contain abrasive particles and or solvent To protect the colour of the aluminium from fading due to environmental impact it is advi sable to occasionally wax aluminium cladding for example using car wax 20 MAINTENANCE MANUAL C Hardware Sash gaskets All opening sashs are provided with a durable and weather proof rubber sash gasket The gasket is installed in the groove in the profile of the sash The gasket needs to be cleaned as needed using a regular window cleaning product Do not use solvent
13. es for LW12 and LW11 Top swing windows are made as modules as a result of which in the case of certain sash height dimensions the bottom edge of the window sash overlaps the top edge of the jamb For further information contact Livingwood Windows Ltd USER MANUAL LW12 products use two different types of restrictors e for taller windows with external sash dimensions from approximately 470 millimetres the left hinge has a built in catch when viewed from the side nearest the room e for shorter windows with external sash dimensions ranging from approximately 400 to 470 millimetres a catch is attached on the right jamb when viewed from the side nearest the room Opening a sash with a built in restric tor see option a Figure 1 6 when the sash is opened approximately 10 centimetres the built in catch is engaged automatically pre venting the sash from opening any further A catch also serves as a retainer for the open position of the sash To open the sash further release the catch from the clamp by pulling the sash lightly toward the room and pushing the catch outward The built in catch may function as a position retainer when the outer surface of a window is being washed PLEASE NOTE The availability of this function depends on how the window is installed in relation to the wall and on the height of the product Opening a sash with an optional restric tor see option b Figure 1 6 when the sash is opened approximatel
14. h the window away from yourself Closing the window e to close the window completely ensure that the hook on the espagnolette locates with the inner hook of the catch e the outer hook on the catch leaves the win dow in the micro ventilation position If you want to wash the outside of the win dow from the inside you need to push the window using the handle until the outer glass pane turns toward the room The window must not be left in the open position in the event of a strong wind ora storm Initial restrictor for the double glazeR 2 12 top swing window The window sash is provided with a initial restrictor see Figure 1 6 which allows the window to open 10 centimetres initially The window will open further when it is released from the clamp on the jamb and then opened The same lock functions as a position retainer when the outer surface is being washed Figure 1 5 PLEASE NOTE ensure that there is no restric tion either in the inside or outside of the win dow that may hinder it from fully reversing ie outside soffits USER MANUAL Figure 1 4 Top swing window Figure 1 5 Outward opening top swing win dow in the so called washing position with the sash flipped 1 All outward opening top swing windows have a so called dead centre sash position where the sash is at approximately 90 degrees to the jamb and where turning it any further requires the application of greater force Hing
15. he handle and sash of a tilt only bottom hung window USER MANUAL 3 ENTRANCE AND TERRACE DOORS A Opening and closing the entrance door The door is provided with three locking points the door will lock at the top in the middle and at the bottom To lock the handle first needs to be raised up Only then can the door be locked using a twist knob or key Firstly unlock the door with the key pro vided The handle is then depressed and all locking points are released To lock the door pull the handle up which will activate all of the locks and then lock the door with the key Fix2002 doors provided with three point locks are opened and closed as above see Figure 3 2 For convenience the locking mechanism is complemented with the add on twist knob function At home the door is conveniently locked and opened using a twist knob On leaving home the twist knob can be de activated using the nipple on the end plate of the lock The lock is in the secure position and can no longer be opened without a key even from inside Using a key to unlock the lock re activates the function of the twist knob automatically The door must not be left in the open position in the event of a strong wind or a storm We recommend that a stopper be used on either the wall or the floor see Figure 3 3 Figure 3 1 Locking the entrance door Fix2151 10 USER MANUAL Figure 3 3 Stopper a floor mounted b wal
16. ich depend ing on the opening pattern see Figure 4 4 may be opened as side hung turn or tilt and turn The pattern and the options for opening are detailed in the annex to the contract Open the active side hung turn or tilt and turn sash see Figures 2 2 to 2 4 respectively To open fold up folding sashs turn the handles on all the sashs 90 degrees For some patterns release the sliding bolts on the sash opposite the active sash and pull the sash using the Figure 4 4 Examples of opening patterns for handle toward the room a folding door 14 USER MANUAL Reverse the order of opening to close the sashs 1 SKA P 1 Sash coupling components are installed for Z ue Be some opening patterns see Figure 4 4 points Handie Sash reating Handie marked in red The door needs to be opened devices and closed as shown in Figure 4 5 1 Open the active sash 2 Open the passive sash Turn the sash until 2 the coupling components have locked into one another 3 Release the other sashs turning the handle i 90 degrees and fold up the sashs 3 Reverse the order of opening to close Figure 4 5 Example of opening a folding door 5 SPECIAL PRODUCTS A Vertical sliding sash window A vertical sliding sash window has two sashs To open the sashs open the rotating locking device see Figure 5 1 1 and raise the bottom sash up To open the sash pull the sash down using the ring o
17. ilt in retainer is activated automatically the catch is engaged with an audible snap To close the window release the built in retainer and close the sash slowly PLEASE NOTE the built in retainer is activated both in the open and in the security positions USER MANUAL Figure 1 7 Catcher for an LW11 top swing window Washing position of the outer surface release the restrictor by pressing the PRESS button and push the sash until the outer glass pane turns toward the room The sash will reach the secured position when the built in retainer on the jamb track is secured with an audible snap PLEASE NOTE the availability of this function depends on how the window is installed in relation to the wall and on the height of the product To turn back the window sash release the built in retainer and slowly turn the sash into the closed position PLEASE NOTE the built in retainer is activated both in the open ventilation and in the security positions Hinges for LW12 and LW11 top swing windows are made as modules With certain sash height dimensions the bottom edge of the window sash overlaps the top edge of the jamb For further information contact Livingwood Windows Ltd USER MANUAL 2 INWARD OPENING WINDOWS A Side hung turn window To open the window see Figure 2 1 turn the handle 90 degrees and pull the window toward yourself see Figure 2 2 Figure 2 1 Inward opening window with a
18. l mounted 11 USER MANUAL B Terrace doors Opening and closing The door is provided with three locking points The door will lock at the top in the middle and at the bottom To open the door the door handle needs to be turned into the horizontal position To lock it the handle needs to be turned downward By turning the handle down whilst open the door can be secured in the desired position The door must not be left in the open position in the event of a strong wind or a storm C French door use of a passive door leaf The french door has an active leaf with a handle and lock and a passive leaf closed by means of sliding bolts see Figure 3 4 The sliding bolts secure the door leaf in the dedicated sliding bolt slots in the top jamb and the sill To open the sliding bolt pull it out of its slot see Figure 3 4 and push it up bottom sill or pull it down top jamb To open the door leaf both the top and the bottom sliding bolts need to be opened PLEASE NOTE To avoid damage to the wood replace the sliding bolt in its slot after Slot for the bolt in the open position Slot for the bolt in the closed position Sliding bolt slot in the sill Figure 3 4 Sliding bolt of the passive leaf of a double leaf door 12 USER MANUAL 4 4 SLIDING AND FOLDING DOORS A Lift and slide patio door Opening and closing In the closed position the handle of the sliding door is pointed
19. n the top sash board Washing To wash the bottom sash release the sliding bolts on the top sash board and tilt the sash toward the room To wash the top sash pull the ring of the sash down until it passes the 2 top guides Once past these release the sliding bolts on the top sash and tilt the sash toward the room PLEASE NOTE When the top sash is tilted into the washing position the bottom sash needs to be in the washing position first Figure 5 1 Vertical sliding sash window 15 USER MANUAL Figure 5 2 Sliding bolts of the bottom sash for a vertical sliding sash window 1 open 2 closed PLEASE NOTE To prevent the sash opening into the washing position accidentally lock the sliding bolts in the closed position see prompt 2 Figure 5 2 Reverse the order of opening to close The window must not be left in the open position in the event of a strong wind or a storm B Fireguard window The fireguard window is a non opening product provided with a glazing unit that meets the El30 fire resistance class Fireguard windows need to be installed in accordance with the Livingwood Windows instructions for the installation of a fireguard window PLEASE NOTE The fireguard glass is temperature sensitive Below 10 C the glass freezes turning opaque On thawing the glass won t return to its original condition but its fire resistant properties are preserved Because of that the fireguard pane in a glazing u
20. nd sash of a U9660z tilt and slide patio door To open the door 1 first turn handle 90 degrees and pull to tilted position 2 then turn additional 45 degrees and pull the leaf inwards completely open 3 only after these first two steps you may Slide it sideways USER MANUAL PLEASE NOTE When the sash is sliding the handle must be in the sliding position Tilt opening is activated when the handle l Closed position on the closed sash is turned up 90 degrees into the ventilation position see Figure 4 2 GU966M7z tilt and slide door for heavier Ventilation and sliding position units In the closed position the handle is pointed up To open the door turn the handle down 1 135 degrees and pull the sash toward yourself PLEASE NOTE When the sash is sliding the Opening position handle must be in the sliding position Tilt opening is activated when the handle Figure 4 3 Positions of the sash and handle on the closed sash is turned down 90 degrees of a GU966Mz tilt and slide door into the ventilation position see Figure 4 3 When closing note that 1 first the leaf needs to catch the thresh old cill with the bottom side 2 after that you may push it to completely closed position and turn handle to close the door GU966Mz the heavier units is handle operated hardware but still with bigger sashes it may need some help to push it closed C Folding door The product has an active sash wh
21. nit is always the pane nearest the room Above 45 C the fireguard pane begins to respond to heat The glass turns opaque After that visual quality and fire resistance properties are impaired irreversibly and a new glazing unit will need to be ordered 16 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 1 PRODUCT MAINTENANCE DURING INSTALLATION See also Livingwood Windows installation instructions GENERAL RULES e Avoid letting the wood become damp for humidity control see below e All finishing damage needs to be repaired immediately sand the damaged area and cover with the repair paint provided e Before carrying out plastering painting walls etc the products should be covered with film to protect them against damage Only tape suitable for water based acrylic wood paints should be used Once work has been completed the protective film needs to be remove as soon as possible to prevent the tape glue damaging the painted surface of the products e When using a disc cutter take care not to chip the product as this may result in rust spots later appearing on the surface In addition sparks may damage the surface of the glazing unit HUMIDITY CONTROL Livingwood Windows Ltd supplies wooden windows and entrance doors finished with breathable water based wood paint designed for industrial use including stains and varnishes This means that the humidity of the wood under the finishing layer is adjusted in line with the environmen tal conditions E
22. ock require lubricating See Figure 7 7 4 INWARD OPENING WINDOWS Window hinges and the ventilation position retainer see Figure 8 1 need to be lubrica ted To retighten the handle screws carefully turn the handle cover 90 degrees releasing the head of the screw Using a suitable screwdriver tighten the screws of the handle and turn the handle cover back into the vertical position The sash is adjusted vertically or horizon tally according to Figure 8 2 If needed the pressure of the sash gasket may be adjusted Figure 8 1 Lubricating retainers for hinges espagnolettes and ventilation positions Figure 7 7 Lubricating a top swing gearing i i 666s es banc neimmian AF T i pa 8 ce Grease all moving parts and locking points and verify their proper function AD sA Retighten the fixing fo screws of the handle m remove handle rosette L carefully I 24 MAINTENANCE MANUAL When adjusting the mushroom pin on the espagnolette make sure that all closing points are lined up To adjust the pressure of the gasket using the a top sash hinge shown in Figure 8 2 the handle on the open window sash needs to be turned into the tilt and open position after which the adjuster screw is released PLEASE NOTE use help to support the sash danger of injury Horizontal sash adjustment corner bearing ss g Horizontal h Verti
23. ockable handle the window or door must not be left unsecured in the open position in the event of a draft a window or door must not be left in the open position in the event of a strong wind or a storm a window or door slamming shut may cause injury when closing a window or door make sure to not jam your hand between the sash and the jamb 1 1 OUTWARD OPENING WINDOWS A Side hung window The window will open if you turn the handle and then slowly push the window away from yourself The hardware design includes a built in friction stay friction brake for the open posi tion Depending on the type and dimensions of the product friction stay is either operated by frictional force or secured using the handle The friction stay secured using the handle is activated when the handle is turned downward see Figure 1 1 Opening the window Closing the window to close the window completely ensure that the hook on the espagnolette locates with the inner hook of the catch Figure 1 1 Side hung window the outer hook on the catch leaves the win dow in the micro ventilation position The window must not be left in the open position in the event of a strong wind or a storm USER MANUAL B Side guided side projecting window Opening the window The window will open if you turn the handle and then slowly push the window away from yourself To open completely push the win dow using the handle as far as possible The
24. ors to rise In naturally ventilated buildings the following measures need to be implemented to ensure the quality of air indoors e Order windows with dampers that should be opened when the product is being used so that fresh air may enter the living premises e Open windows regularly to air the premises Windows may also be left open in the ventilation position also called micro ventilation Livingwood Windows Ltd recommends that alongside the replacement of windows and doors the ven tilation and heating design of the property should also be considered Accumulation of excess humidity in a dwelling may cause mould to grow which in turn may cause respiratory illness and damage to components of the building When new buildings are constructed Livingwood Windows Ltd recommends introducing a controlled ventilation design with exhaust supply and heat recovery This will result in good quality indoor air and heating energy savings 18 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2 GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE END USER e Discharge channels need to be clear and if necessary cleaned e Check the joints between the window and the wall if the joints are cracked they need to be filled to prevent humidity entering between the jamb and the wall e Remove any mould that appears on the product surface e Check the wooden surfaces of the product and perform any maintenance needed We advise that any maintenance carried out be logged in the table a
25. re 10 2 e Remove the security cover by pulling it toward you c e Using the screw under the security cover the sash may be adjusted as follows to raise the sash 4 millimetres turn the screw counter clockwise to lower the sash 1 millimetre turn the screw clockwise e After adjustment push the security cover back into its original position e Replace hinge covers e and f on the sash i a 29 Figure 11 1 GU sliding door 1 espagnolette strike e s fa s em Figure 11 2 Adjusting a tilt and slide door MAINTENANCE MANUAL C Folding door To adjust the position of folding sashs on a folding door it may be necessary to adjust the sash hinges both outer and inner and the roller mechanism of the sash To adjust the horizontal position e Fold the sashs into a suitable position e Turn the middle screw Figure 10 3 To adjust the vertical position e Remove the cover from the adjuster screw e Open the lock nut e Adjust the adjuster screw using a box spanner figure 10 4 e Secure the lock nut and replace the cover for the adjuster screw 180 turn 0 5mm 360 turn 1 0 mm Regulating screw Locknut Figure 11 3 Folding window hinge Figure 11 4 Folding window s support roller regulation regulation Figure 11 5 Folding door 30 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 8 SPECIAL PRODUCTS A Vertical sliding sash window The hinge pivots of the verti
26. such as white spirit to clean the gasket as this will do permanent damage Paint or wood protection products need to be prevented from getting on the surface of the gasket Lever bolts Espagnolettes and multi point locks have been lubricated by the manufacturer To ensure the smooth operation of the mechanisms espagnolettes and multi point locks need to be oiled once or twice a year or more frequently if necessary see figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 Lubricating espagnolettes and multi point locks Hinges The hinges of the window need to be lubricated with non freezing oil that does not accumulate dust such as Teflon oil preferably twice a year more frequently if needed Before any surfaces are lubricated they need to be cleaned The tracks need to be clean and clear of physical obstacles The tracks must not be painted over however they do need to be oiled preferably twice a year 21 MAINTENANCE MANUAL 3 OUTWARD OPENING WINDOWS A Side hung window Window hinges see Figure 7 1 need to be lubricated Lubrication is also required by the ventilation retainer if any in the top groove of the sash B Side guided side projecting window Window pivots with sliding stoppers the inside of tracks the sliding surfaces of the aluminium see Figure 7 2 and the moving parts of the espagnolettes all need to be lubricated Once lubricated the action of the sliding stopper see point 7 3 2 diminishes somewhat but re
27. t the end of the mainte nance manual For information on maintenance products please contact Livingwood Windows Ltd A FINISHING The function of finishing is to protect the wooden surface against adverse effects originating in the environment e g humidity UV radiation environmental pollution etc Therefore it is very important to check and maintain the wooden components of the products Washing wooden surfaces At least twice a year preferably in spring and autumn the wooden surfaces of windows and doors need to be washed with clean water containing an added neutral cleaning product for example Teknoclean or similar to remove any dust and other impurities that over an extended period of time will damage the finished surfaces and therefore the functionality of the product Effects of the weather and the environment on the finishing layer of the product vary depen ding on the location of the building and the degree of protection of the products Any damage detected during maintenance should be repaired immediately in order to prevent the wood turning grey blue or the paint bleeding Treatment with maintenance products At least once a year preferably immediately after the above cleaning treat the wooden sections with a maintenance product e g Aidol Pflegeset Teknowax or other suitable wax In the absence of anything better car wax will do according to the product instructions First perform any checks and all necessary repairs o
28. turns to normal The sliding stopper must not be lubricated see Figure 7 4 Figure 7 2 Lubricating side projecting gearing Figure 7 3 Adjusting a side projecting gearing Figure 7 4 Lubricating a side projecting gearing MAINTENANCE MANUAL The friction s intensity may be adjusted using the screw of the sliding stopper inside the top track of the jamb by turning it with a suitable spanner To adjust the LW12 sash sideways turn the cam at the adjustment locations see Figure 7 3 C Top guided window Hinge pivots and the insides of tracks need to be lubricated see Figure 7 5 Once lubricated the action of the sliding stopper diminishes somewhat but returns to normal The sliding stopper see point 3 Figure 7 6 must not be lubricated The friction s intensity may be adjusted using the screw of the sliding stopper inside the bus of the jamb by turning it with a suitable spanner The adjustment is correct when the window is opened and remains in the desired position Take care not to over tighten The LW12 sash is adjusted vertically as shown in Figure 7 6 e Open screw 2 e Adjust the eccentric at point 1 using a box spanner to the correct position e Secure screw 2 Figure 7 5 Lubricating a top guided gearing Figure 7 6 Adjusting a top guided gearing 23 MAINTENANCE MANUAL D Top swing window Hinge pivots of a top swing window need to be lubricated Similarly the tracks and the child proof l
29. utlined in item 2 Inspect the corner joints of the members on the outside of the product If there are cracks sand and fill with a joint protection product that is neutral and suitable for exterior wooden surfaces as well as for finishing 19 MAINTENANCE MANUAL Repairing damage Damage detected on finished surfaces needs to be repaired as follows Remove loose paint varnish and sand the damaged area with fine sandpaper such as P180 280 as needed Clean and wash the sanded spot to remove any dust and dry it properly Apply a layer of repair varnish or paint of suitable colour using a high quality synt hetic brush designed for applying water based acrylic paint Once the first layer has dried apply another layer to the surface Repairs should only be made if the temperature exceeds 8 C and relative humidity is below 85 otherwise the coating systems may cure poorly and performance may diminish It is also not advisable to perform repairs in intensive sunlight When carrying out repairs make sure that sash gaskets are not painted over It is important for minor damage to be repaired quickly Over time minor damage may deve lop extensively and become difficult or impossible to repair If there has been major damage the manufacturer needs to be notified immediately Resin Pinewood is a natural material containing resin which helps it better resist the effects of the wea ther On hot summer days the temperature on the out
30. wooden doors are equipped with three piece Turband 4 hinges Figure 10 1 PLEASE NOTE Keep the hinges clean Hinges should not be oiled since they were assembled using Teflon which may be damaged if an incorrect lubricant is used Figure 10 2 Horizontal adjustment 1 Remove the top hinge cover 2 Use a 3 mm box spanner to adjust the position of the door horizontally left right direction Figure 10 1 Three piece Turband 4 hinge 27 USER MANUAL Figure 10 3 Adjustment of seal pressure 1 Remove the hinge covers 2 Undo the locking screws 3 Use a6 mm box spanner to adjust the posi tion and depth of the door in relation to the handle outside inside 28 Figure 10 4 Vertical adjustment 1 Remove the bottom hinge cover 2 Use a 6 mm box spanner to adjust the position of the door vertically up down direction MAINTENANCE MANUAL 7 SLIDING AND FOLDING DOORS A GU sliding door All moving parts need to be lubricated with non freezing oil such as silicone oil preferably twice a year more frequently if needed The espagnolette catch can be adjusted by being turned inward or outward see Figure 10 1 For cleaning and lubrication only use sui table products that do not damage the anticor rosive protection of the hardware B Tilt and slide door On a tilt and slide patio door the height of the sash may be adjusted if needed e Remove hinge covers from the sash Figu
31. xcess interior humidity during construction has an adverse effect on wooden windows and doors Wood humidity depends directly on the ambient humidity When it stays in a given environ ment for a long time wood takes on the equilibrium humidity in line with that environment If the ambient humidity changes humidity in the wood also changes until a new equilibrium humidity is formed As humidity in the wood changes changes occur in the volume of the wooden member cross section and contraction Windows and entrance doors are produced using wood intended for dry indoor conditions Windows and entrance doors need to be installed in the final stages of building in order to mini mise construction humidity and other construction related stresses which may affect products The wooden sections of windows and entrance doors do not resist excessive humidity stress during construction which is produced when for example floors are poured masonry is laid walls are plastered or any other wet construction materials are used Construction humidity causes the wooden sections of the window to expand resulting in members expanding crosswise irregularities at joints and cracked glued joints As the wood dries and humidity levels change cracks may appear at the joints of the window This may cause pressure on the gaskets resulting in distortions and impairment of the product 17 MAINTENANCE MANUAL To prevent humidity damage to windows th
32. y 10 centimetres the catch is engaged automatically preventing the sash from opening any further To open the sash further release the catch by pushing it up using the green knob The catch may func tion as a position retainer to prevent it closing by itself when the outer surface of a window is being washed PLEASE NOTE The availability f of this function depends on how the window e is installed in relation to the wall and on the height of the product Any add on restrictor may be locked to Figure 1 6 Restrictor for a LW12 top do so with the child proof lock in the closed swing window position turn the locking pin stamped prompt a integrated restrictor LOCK 90 degrees b add on restrictor gt The technique for opening the catch requires the sash to hang freely and at the same time the hook needs to be pushed outward Initial restrictor for a triple glazed LW11 top swing window child safety The window sash is provided with a built in hinge system with a multi stage catch see Figure 1 7 Secure position open the window up to the first limited position the restrictor is engaged with an audible snap in the first secured position the window is open about 10 centimetres Open ventilation position to open the win dow into the ventilation position press the PRESS button on the left jamb track and at the same time slowly push the window away from yourself On reaching the limited position the bu
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