Maintenance
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All products must be installed in accordance with accepted good
trade practice (and in accordance with supplied instructions where
applicable), and maintained in accordance with these procedures or
else the warranty shall be void.
AUTOMATIC CLOSERS AND OPERATORS
All Centor Architectural hardware systems are designed for manual
operation. Poorly adjusted automatic operator closers can impart
significant destructive forces to tracks, bearings and stops. Such
hardware used in installations is expressly excluded from Centor
Products Pty Ltd warranty terms.
Hardware in buildings is subject to deterioration from everyday use,
and also from environmental attack due to atmospheric and other conditions.
Maintenance of hardware is even more important in severe environments
such as coastal marine areas, and some industrial areas. Even stainless
steel products require maintenance to prevent deterioration in some
environments. Centor Architectural requires the following minimum
maintenance to be followed otherwise the warranty shall be void.
TRACK AND BEARINGS
Using a spatula or similar (not your finger), apply a small amount
(typically a 1/4 teaspoon) of white petroleum jelly (Vaseline) or
similar lubricant to the inner lip of each side of the track. Ensure
that the wheels pass through the lubricant and it is distributed
evenly along the track. Put additional lubricant around bearings.
Lubricant reduces wear, improves smoothness and further protects
against corrosion of track and bearings. Remove all surface contaminants
by wiping all visible track surfaces with a damp soft cloth and a
mild detergent, then wipe clean with a clean cloth. In severe environments,
apply a thin film of a corrosion preventative such as CRC Marine
66, Innox or WD40, by wiping with a soft cloth moistened with one
of these products.
Stainless-steel bearings are manufactured from hardening-grade stainless-steel
and although this material performs considerably better than plated
steels, it is still susceptible to corrosion unless maintained as
described above.
HANGERS, PIVOTS AND BRACKETS
A light spray application of a corrosion preventative such as CRC
Marine 66, Innox or WD40, followed by a light wipe with a dry cloth
to remove excess, is recommended to all hangers, pivots and brackets.
Exposed surfaces should first be wiped down with warm soapy water
and a soft rag, and then rinsed clean before applying preventative.
HINGES
Wipe down the visible surfaces with warm soapy water on a soft rag
and then rinse off by wiping with a clean damp rag. Application of
a thin film of a light machine oil or one of the corrosion preventative
sprays mentioned above will help to maintain the original lustre
of the metal finish. Be careful not to get these compounds on the
timberwork itself as they may cause staining.
DROPBOLTS
Spray application of a suitable lubricant such as CRC Marine 66,
Innox or WD40 to the sliding pin inside the bolt and to the lock
cylinder is recommended. A tube attached to the nozzle will help
to concentrate the spray where you want it to go. There are access
holes or slots on all dropbolt products so that this can be done
without removing the locks from the doors.
SOLID BRASS
Polished solid brass is supplied as a natural, unlacquered finish.
The finish can either be left to develop a naturally aged patina
or polished with any commercial brass polish.
FREQUENCY
The procedures mentioned above need to be carried out as often as
is necessary to prevent deterioration in the installed environment,
however we recommend the following minimum frequency of application:
- general environments 6 monthly
- marine and industrial environments
3 monthly
Regular maintenance is required to all hardware, even
stainless steel, otherwise the manufacturer’s warranty may
be voided.
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