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1. Frame Brickwork interface detail Typical 340mm cavity wall XxX Typical 340mm cavity wall with cant brick yi Frame Brickwork interface detail with internal steel stud framing Frame render interface detail typical 340mm cavity wall Installation details Frame Render interface detail typical 340mm cavity wall Frame Render interface detail typical 250mm insulated render Frame timber interface detail timber stud wall with timber cladding Frame Steel frame interface detail Steel frame with insulated render Installation details2. Frame Tilt and Turn Brickwork interface detail typical 340mm cavity wall Frame Outwards Opening Door Brickwork interface detail typical 340mm cavity wall Frame Standard 90 corner 15mm alu flashing 12x24mm alu corner bracket 12x24 mm alu corner bracket 1 5 mm alu flashing Frame Standard 45 corner Frame Inwards opening door Brickwork interface detail typical 340mm cavity wall Frame Standard coupling mullion Frame Standard coupling transom Function and operation Top euided 18 Top guided The ironmongery to the head detail come in a variety of types all with a fixed centre of rotation close to the upper edge of the sash The window is supplied with a handle as standard When the window is opened the bottom part of the sash is pushed forward while the top part remains in position The sash can be held in a random ventilation position by means of the built in friction opening re striction device in the sash s sides Friction can be tightened or loosened by adjusting the friction bolt in the ironmongery on the side of the sash The receiver has two slots the inne
3. 8 This guarantee applies solely to products purchased and installed in Eneland Wales Scotland Ireland Isle of Man Orkney and Shetland Isles Channel Isles and Iceland 2 DOUBLE GLAZING UNITS For a period of 10 years calculated from the time of ma nufacturing as stamped into the unit Idealcombi A S warrants that double glazing units mounted in doors windows remain free of dust and mist inside the units The warranty shall apply on the condition that Theunit is mounted at the factory or by one of dealcombi s fitters Thetime of manufacture month and year appears rom the unit s spacer bar Theunit has been properly cleaned and protected during the construction period The glass has not been damaged on the outside by e g bumps impacts movemenments of adjacent onstructions and the like a There are no defects caused by frost bursts other hermal impacts or chemical impacts on the glass The unit has not been subject to subsequent treat ment upon delivery such as sanding sandblasting m ching painting affixing or other forms of surface reatment Sash and frame have been subject to proper regular maintenance 3 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT A 1 year warranty is eranted for all electrical equipment BB VINDUES BB INDUSTRIEN The Association of Danish Window Manufacturers Idealcombi A S is a member of the Asso ciation of Danish Window Manufacturers Founded in 1977 the As
4. It does not in any way restrict or change any of the rights you may otherwise have vis vis your supplier contractor or Ide alcombi A S as provided by a contract or general legis lation 2 If you within a period of 5 years from IdealCombi s time of delivery complain about any defects in manufacture or materials this warranty shall eive you the rights de scribed in item 3 against Idealcombi A S The time of manufacture will appear from the label on the product If requested you will be responsible for providing documen tation for the time of delivery 3 Provided that you make a legitimate complaint about defects in manufacture or materials within the period mentioned under tem 2 Idealcombi A S shall be obliged to repair the defect or if necessary supply a new product at its own expense Idealcombi A S does not however under this warranty cover the costs of removing and in stalling just as any subsequent works arising from such replacement of a product are not covered by this warran ty If the product is no longer in production when the com plaint is made Idealcombi A S shall be entitled to supply another similar product instead If a defect in manufactu re or materials can be properly corrected by repair partial replacement Idealcombi A S may choose this solution instead In such case the repair work partial replacement Il be made at the expense of Idealcombi A S Ww 4 This warranty does not give you any rights other
5. co vered by Idealcombi s warranty The construction of the window To make it easier to understand the technical terms used in this Installation and user ma nual the terms are shown on the two general drawings below Outside Top frame Jamb Friction brake Weatherstrip Espagnolette Lockabel handle Striking plate Side bolts Rebate edge Frame rebate Inside Mullion Closing side Hinge side Light 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 euide can be ordered by calling Idealcombi s technical department on 0 1582 860 940 Never use permanent support near the frame head of wide ele ments suchas tilt and slide doors as the overlying construction may weigh down on the elements Installation general The frame is usually placed in the aperture on
6. og releases approx 2 litres of water per S ay a Exp t cooking bathing laundering and dry g from two adults and two children can ily produce 3 5 litres of water per day z D w wn The problem with humidity increase when the room temperature is lowered and decrease when the room temperature is raised Even lowering of the temperature for a short period of time e g at night can cause the formation of condensed wa ter on the glass That heavy curtains and broad window boards frames can make the air stagnate at the glass causing cold and moist air to form condensate on the glass That insufficient ventilation causes a bad indoor climate which may lead to coug hing headaches smarting eyes rashes and respiratory allergies That a house which has been subject to a high level of humidity for a period of 8 to 14 days should be ventilated thoroughly This is done by having 2 3 windows open in their ventilation position day and night and at the same time raising the tempe rature 4 5 C above normal for 8 to 10 days You can also leave your range hood on in the kitchen day and night That on days with calm sunny weather the sun will supply more free heat than the heat that disappears during normal venti lation That it is a balancing act to find the perfect equilibrium between saving energy and minimising humidity problems External condensation of double glazing units It is not
7. sealant types General The sealing work caulking sealants must be carried out in accordance with current stan dards When stuffing the insulation material into the gaps make sure not to add too much as this will cause the frame parts to curve If any foaming insulation material is used the frame must be reinforced or in some other way secured until the foaming process is finished completely Always finish off with a protective cover on the outside such as mastic sealant tape or similar material Sealant type There are a wide range of sealing products tochoose from for use between frames and outer walls The two most common types are Plastic or elastic mastic Asphalt saturated plastic foam Illmod sealing tape In order to preserve the wood and keep heat ing consumption low it is important that the sealing work stays intact The sealing work should therefore be in spected at least once a year and any leaks should be remedied using the same type of material as the existing one In case of any major leaks all the sealing material must be replaced In such cases it must be assessed whether a different type of sealant would be more suitable than the existing one Min 10 12 mm Detail of perimeter sealing Jh A A Expanding sealing tapes B Insulation C Backer rod D Elastic rubber sealant By ANN Installation details
8. tenons and apply the grease directly onto the tenons Tilt and turn ironmongery Hinges side bolts and receiver striking plate on tilt and turn windows and doors should be lubricated with acid free oil or acid free grease during repeated activation Scissor ironmongery and friction brake must be lubricated in all joints during repeated acti vation so that the lubricant reaches the mo veable arms The joints should be lubricated on the out side and in the crack between the arms Use an easily penetrating acid free oil followed by a long lasting acid free grease in spray form Top guided side swing reversible and side hung These are all hinge systems and all joints must be lubricated during repeated activa tion so that the lubricant reaches the mo veable arms The joints should be lubricated on the outside and in the crack between the arms Use an easily penetrating acid free oil followed by a long lasting acid free grease in spray form Sliding surfaces hinge sliders and sliding blocks should be maintained in a clean state to facilitate sliding 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 rec
9. the outer leaf of the construction Please ensure uniform sealant eap 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 0 15 mm n 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 frame bolts dowels or ironmongery If any foaming material is used to fill the gap between the outer frame surface and the surrounding brickwork the element must still be secured to the surrounding building parts with mechanical means such as frame bolts dowels or ironmongery Without permanent support If the frame is fixed in the wall aperture using mechanical means at each fixing point the frame can be secured without the use of permanent support Max 150 mm However permanent support wedging must always be in place under sideframes and mullions to ensure that the weight of the element is supported by the underlying brickwork construction The wedging mate ial must be moisture resistant Max dimensions Max Dimensions should be 150 mm from each corner and then at 45
10. 0 mm to a max of 600 mm centres cf Fig 1 2700 mm y Max 150 mm Frame must be parallel Diagonal measures a b 3 1800 2700 m 2200 mm y 2200 mm _________ Fig 1 4 1200 1260 mm A A E E P 1200 mmlL A e N A S e E e e N o Installation general Securing especially for windows Always use permanent wedging below the outer ends of the sill and mullions Fig 2 The wedge material must be moistureresi stant Securing especially for doors Place the top and bottom fastening device in the hinge side of the door in the rebate as close to the hinges as possible since the weight ofthe entire door is centred here Fig 3 Always use permanent wedging underneath the outer ends of the sill and mullions For wide doors we recommend permanent wed eing at the centre of the bottom of the sill Fig 4 For 2 leaf doors with or without centre mullion place permanent wedging under the mullion wing joint underneath the sill Fig 4 The wedging material must be moi stureresistant In the closing side there must be permanent support behind the striking plate Fig 4 Themain function of this su
11. Ba frame a nation C contura user manual windows and doors timber aluminium idealcombi s idealcombi Idealcombi is delighted that you have chosen our windows and external doors which we hope you will enjoy for many years to come Idealcombi A S is one of the largest and most well consolidated window manufac turers in Denmark When purchasing windows and doors from Idealcombi you are a guaranteed beautiful and durable products requiring only a minimum of mainte nance Idealcombi also enjoys a reputation for using the best raw materials available With one of Denmark s largest window production facilities under one roof in north west ern Jutland we combine high standards of craftsmanship with state of the art pro duction technology Windows and doors from Idealcombi are your guarantee of high quality products Idealcombi is a member of the Association of Danish Windows Manufacturers and all our products and elements conform to the Danish Window Certification standard DVC Our production is based on good craftsmanship and state of the art technology The result is quality products which with normal maintenance will last for many years Installation general o cir er on ce er ak een ced dee 6 Window installation Door installation Sealing sealant types Installation details sssseseeeeenenenennnnnnnnnn Function and operation18 Beie 18 Top SWING r
12. at they have maintained their sealing function All weatherstrips are loosely mounted in a perimeter eroove 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 Glazing gaskets Our glazing gaskets are made of EPDM cellular rubber and require no special main tenance other than being kept clean and free of dirt as described under weatherstrips Also check that the positioning and com pression of the glazing gaskets still ensure tightness Check whether the corner joints are completely tight to avoid unnecessary penetration of water The easiest way to control the tightness of the glazing gaskets is by means of a thin feeler gauge which must be met with resi stance when inserted between the glazing surface and the glazing gasket For further advice please call Idealcombi s Technical Department on tel 01582 860 940 Maintenance of surface treatment Aluminium Maintenance of powder coated surfaces The outer aluminium covering is yellow chro med as standard and surface treated with a polyester powder coating Corro Coat PE F from Jotun Powder Coatings This treatment offering a very strong and weather resistant surface requiring only li mited maintenance In practice this means cleaning it a couple of times a year with a so
13. bate as close to the hinges as possible as the entire weight of the door is centred here We recommend this solution if possible if not se curing with suitable ironmongery will be necessary During installation the gap i e the space between the frame and sash should be adapted to the function of the element The closing side must be adjusted so that it fits the frame and provides full closure When installing double doors it is important that the doors close fully in the centre joint and that the two door plates are flush The frame head must not curve downwards When the frame has been adjusted secure the rest of the elements with suitable frame bolts with permanent support Cylinder catch installation Be aware that when installing the cy linder in the door the arrow is facing downwards on VR Q both sides Sideframes and head and sill on double doors must be parallel and must not curve inwards as this will make operation diffi cult When the installation is complete remove the dust from the frame and ironmongery Lubricate all closing points and joints for smooth and permanent function We re commend brushing the weatherstrips with a silicone stick Fixing should be with perma nent support and an additional permanent support should be placed behind the striking plate in or der to prevent burglaries Always in stall extra permanent supports below hardwood and aluminium sills Sealing
14. cated as required and at least once a year Keeping hinge sliders guides weather strips etc free from dust and dirt will ensure smooth operation in years to come Cleaning general The outer sash and frame sur faces are affected by the sur rounding environment such as city and industrial areas with high traffic intensity and air pollution and coastal areas with salty air which soil and affect the sur face more than clean country air Cleaning should be done on a regular basis and at least twice a year maybe in connec tion with window cleaning Wash sash and frame surfaces in lukewarm water with a neutral cleaning fluid such as car shampoo and wipe surfaces and edges with a cloth Lubrication general E t is important to lubricate C and maintain all types of iron mongery to ensure easy and smooth operation and function of your win dows and doors and to uphold the warranty on the elements Lubrication and maintenance frequency depend on the use and the effect weather conditions pollution etc have on the iron mongery We know from experience that ironmongery used in for instance city and industrial areas areas with high traffic intensity and coastal areas with salty air should be lubricated and maintained more often than ironmongery in aless harsh environment Important All ironmongery is lubricated at the factory But we would like to stress that the person con tractor responsible
15. centre of the side sash For operation with handle the sash can be secured in a ventilation position by opening the sash 10 20 mm and pushing the handle downwards Never open a side hung win dow for the purpose of airing the room unless it is secured by either a window stay or a safety catch Closed position Tilt function The sash is pushed into place in the frame before activating the handle and shifting between the individual functions I S Turn function If the turn function is used for ven tilation the sash should be secured from wind gust The turn function on windows wider than 1200 mm should be used for cleaning puposes only and not as ventilation On win dows of this size only the tilt function should be used for ventilation Tilt turn window Tilt turn The tilt turn window is an inward opening window with both a side and bottom hung function The side hung function is primarily used in connection with cleaning of the out side glass while the bottom hung function tilt is used for the daily ventilation and ai ring Depending on its size the window may have closing points all the way around but it is operated with only one handle located in the side sash Closed position When in a closed position the handle must face downward Tilt function bottom hung Turn the handle from its downward closed position to a horizontal position then ti
16. ck deactivating the child proof lock and the sash can now be turned 170 outside the facade of the house so the outside of the glass can be cleaned from the inside The sash can also be opened to a random angle and secured by the built in friction in the ironmongery Note that the position of the sash cannot be secured during strong winds or draughts When the sash is turned around for cleaning the child proof lock acts as a cleaning safety lock so that the sash cannot accidentally turn around during cleaning Windows that are lower than 606 mm are not equipped with child proof lock ventila tion position The child proof lock is placed in the right handside when viewed from the inside It is activated by lifting the safety arm off the stop while pulling the sash slightly in wards The sash can now be opened while 19 20 Side hung Side hung The sash is equipped with 2 3 pin hinges de pending on its size Operation with espagnolette Our side hung window is supplied with espagnolette and friction brake The window is operated with a single handle in the clo sing side of the sash The friction brake in the sash s upper side makes it possible to secure the sash in a ran dom ventilation position from an opening of approx 100 mm to an almost fully opened position The receiver has two slots the inner slot is for closing the window while the outer slot produces a gap at the bottom
17. door can also be adjusted so it presses harder on the weatherstrip in the closing side by adjusting the tongue of the striking plate with a screwdriver Tilt turn sashes Idealcombi delivers the element with the fit ting in neutral position but it may be necessary to precision adjust the element after mounting The fitting has been desig ned to allow adjustment of the sash in every direction The bottom hinge is 3 way adju stable i e the height width and weather strip pressure can be adjusted Width and weather strip pressure are adju stable using the top gear on the top of the sash By using the bottom hinge and top gear width adjustments the sash can be raised lowered diagonally Furthermore the weather strip pressure can be adjusted by turning the closing rollers next to each strike plate The fitting is adjusted using a 4 mm Allen key and a Torx bit 15 For further infor mation please contact Idealcombi s Techni cal Department on tel 0 1582 860 940 Separation of frame and sash tilt turn Open the sash in side hung position to ap prox 60 lift the dowel on the top gear slightly turn it 90 counter clockwise and lift it out of the sash fitting Then release the maloperation lock by pushing the small fitting on the sash edge next to the handle and move the handle up wards into tilt position Now tilt the top gear free and push the small button at the end of the red connecting rod to lift t
18. e treatment Timber When cleaning the wooden parts with lukewarm water and a neutral cleaning fluid check for any damage or wear to the surface treatment If a degra ded surface treatment needs restoration we recommend the following procedure Cleaning Thorough preparatory work is decisive for the durability and adhesion of the treatment First wash thoroughly with water and am monia or a strong cleaning agent not dish soap Scrape off loose paint and remove any resin with rubbing alcohol Priming Exposed wood facing the outside environ ment must be primed with a clear wood pre servative or priming oil When dry sand all surfaces and edges lightly with sandpaper and remove the dust with a brush or cloth Finish Finish with two coats of paint of the desi red colour We recommend that you use the same water dilutable product as the ele ments were originally treated with See the nearest dealer above Piece of advice Always read the instructions on the paint thoroughly before you begin painting All surfaces and rebates must be dry and free of dirt before you begin Weatherstrips and movable parts of hinges and handles should not be painted Please note that the weatherstrip is mounted loosely in a eroove making it easy to rem ove before you paint and to remount when the paint is dry DVC s euarantee label must not be painted Use masking tape to facilitate painting along edges Always use a go
19. es L Resin lumps and discolouration from knots All wood profiles from Idealcombi are quality optimised finger jointed laminated ensu ring elimination of at least 95 of all knots star shakes and other defects This gives the wood profiles greater stability and signifi cantly reduces problems such as knot disco loration yellow blotches and resin lumps in the surface treatment Please bear in mind that wood is a natura material and as such resin lumps may for underneath the paint and discoloration fro the wood treatment may occur even with the best surface treatment Small droplets of resin penetrating the paint can easily be removed with rubbing alcohol If small lumps of resin form underneath the paint leave them for 2 3 years or until the resin has penetrated the surface treatment then remove them with rubbing alcohol or in more serious cases scrape and sandpa per them away before applying new paint Yellow discoloration which can normally be removed with rubbing alcohol often occurs on light colour finishes The above mentioned problems are often more pronounced during hot summers tro pic climates and may occur rapidly particu larly on facades facing south For further information please see Danish Window Certification appendix 14 page 38 of the technical regulations which deal with Expected outcome of industrially surface treated timber elements Maintenance of surfac
20. eversible sssssssee emnes 19 SJ NO Ilo e aA 20 sx geet 2 Side swing reversible eee eter lane ede 22 TEE tUr WINA Oct rent re ee ero Seen Penn 23 Entrance door Stable d6Or occssecresraaziejenncigsdvirnanndtaperana aera iavreenaers 24 Mti Hd ojo cone ee eee FS 25 Tilt HUF BOE itte been aed Rm OR EE ideas 26 Tilt slide door 26 ACCESSONES cree po tren qe t re erro re e cres irr dd 27 Adjustment of windows and doors ccccsccssessecsessssecsesesescstscseesseeseeeees 28 el Us Eug ld de Le TEE 30 Maintenance cleaning and lubrication sse 32 Double glazing VPE Sis sisssiastcisudcasaadtaaseanianeesanntad candenacanatenecenedied ENER MEC Vinduesindustrien and DN 42 Correct installation and maintenance is im portant to ensure full warranty coverage To ensure that the windows and doors func tion and operate optimally it is important that they are installed correctly Incorrect in stallation may result in product failure which is not covered by the warranty If you have any questions regarding the in stallation of the elements please call our Technical Department on tel 01582 860 940 They will be happy to help you When unloading and handling the elements use tools and methods which do not damage the elements Upon receipt the purchaser must check that the consignment complies w
21. for the installa tion must ensure that all moveable parts with the exception of friction parts hinge sliders are lubricated with a suitable lubricant before they are delivered to the client Generally all moveable parts on hinges and closing locking ironmongery should be lub ricated as required however at least once a year General information about stainless steel handles and fittings As standard our stainless steel handles and fittings are made in matte brushed AISI 304 stainless steel which is well suited for mo dern construction work and provides opti mum corrosion protection Our products can be used everywhere for indoor and outdoor mounting and contribute optimum function and quality Material and surface Stainless steel is extremely suited for ap plications with requirements for high wear resistance excellent hygiene and good cor rosion resistance Stainless steel forms a thin protective sur face oxide film which provides for a dense durable surface with high mechanical load resistance Despite containing e g nickel stainless steel is considered to be a non allergenic material when used for door handles fittings etc A number of sub components may be made from other materials such as polymer brass or aluminium all of which have been used with due consideration to the optimum function manufacture and durability of the product Cleaning and maintenance Regularly check the function and
22. ft brush or cloth and lukewarm water with a neutral cleaning fluid such as car sham poo Minor damage to the surface treatment will not affect the element s durability since a natural oxide film quickly forms on exposed aluminium preventing corrosion and white rust attacks However for cosmetic reasons it may desi rable to repair such damage and Idealcom bi s service department would be happy to provide advice and guidance Phone us at Idealcombi Technical Department tel 0 1582 860 940 Maintenance of anodised surfaces The outer aluminium covering on our pro ducts in wood aluminium can alternatively be supplied with anodised treatment Once the alu profiles have been chemically pre pared and cleaned thoroughly they undergo an electrolytic process Direct current is ap plied to the profiles which become anodised thus turning the surface metal into oxide This process continues until the desired film thickness has been achieved An anodised surface treatment provides excellent corrosion resistance in most env ironments It also offers a very smooth dirt repellent surface along with the ability to preserve what we call a new appearance Anodised alu profiles are almost maintenan cefree provided that the surface is cleaned a couple of times a year with a soft brush or cloth and lukewarm water with a neutral cleaning fluid such as car shampoo General facts about surface treatments on wood profil
23. he top gear free Then lift the sash out of the bottom hinge and remove it from the frame Adjustable keeps The adjustable keeps are mounted in a stan dard position from the factory The first time the keep is adjusted break off the littel tap at the end of the adjustable plate and adjust the plate a little bit more to the side than necessary at the following adjustments For general adjustment loosen the two screws in the adjustable plate and displace the plate forward or backward depending on whether the sill is too tight or too loose The keeps are adjusted with bits torx 20 Adjustable keep 3 E If ey Hook bolts 29 30 Adjustment instruction Sill bottom sash Tilt turn Adjustment screw height Adjustment screw out and in Adjustment screw sideways Side sash Adjustment screw out and in Faulty operation Fail safe catch sash lift Side guided friction Screw for adjustment of friction brake Top guided friction Screw for adjustment of friction brake 31 Maintenance general Windows and doors from Idealcombi require a minimum of maintenance Under normal conditions maintenance can be limited to regular cleaning of exterior surfaces with lu kewarm water and a neutral cleaning agent to remove dirt from the surface Apart from this moveable ironmongery parts must be lubri
24. i ves hook bolts into the adjustable keeps in the frame Tilt turn handle Handle with inward opening tilt function combined with a side hung function Handle operated brake Brake that is activated by turning the handle into closed position when the window is open Slide tilt handle Handle with inward opening tilt function combined with a sliding function Friction ronmongery with friction without brake that keeps the sash in an arbitrary position Screw for adjustment Never try to close the window when the friction brake is acti vated 27 Windows Top swing reversible side guided side hung There is no actual adjustment device on top swing reversible windows Therefore they must be installed very carefully to ensure a suitable clearance for the ironmongery in the hinge sliders and guides Top guided Top hung On top guided windows and top hung win dows friction can be adjusted by adjusting the bolt in the hinge slider on the hinge To ensure optimum functionality it is impor tant that friction is adjusted equally on both sides Side hung The hinges can be adjusted using a hinge ad justment tool if the sash sags a little Doors There are no actual adjustment devices on doors However it is possible to adjust the hinges with a hinge adjustment tool in or der to regulate the space between the frame and sash if the door sags upon installatio The
25. ith the agre ement and that the elements are free from apparent defects faults or transportation damage If there is any cause for complaint please notify Idealcombi s Technical Depart ment on tel 01582 860 940 before installing the elements Stickers and cork chips on window glass and other protective packaging must only be removed before installing the elements If stored outdoors the elements must be pla ced on battens or pallets to keep them clear of the ground The elements must be covered with a suitable and secure material to protect them from precipitation and dirt Allow for sufficient ventilation around the elements in order to reduce the risk of condensation forming underneath the covering and exces sive heat building up due to direct sunlight Individual window elements should be stored under a roof structure in a container or pre ferably inside Our doors and windows are supplied with a small tin of paint in their particular colour and with this Installation manual The paint is intended for repairing any minor damage caused during installation but can also be used subsequently Idealcombi s Technical Department is always willing to offer help and advice on surface treatment mainte nance and on where to buy additional paint in a particular colour Complaints or requests for service in connection with failure or defects which are the result of inadequate installation or lubrication are not
26. lt the sash inwards This provides a 100 mm opening Turn function Side hung Turn the handle to the vertical position and the sash can be opened in a side hung po sition If the ironmongery is operated incor rectly turn the handle to a horizontal posi tion push the sash into the frame rebate and turn the handle to a vertical position Then close the window again by turning the handle to a locked position The ironmongery is now back in its original position If the side hung function is used for ventilation the sash should be secured against the wind NJ 24 Entrance doors Stable doors E Entrance doors Entrance doors can be outward or inward opening Entrance doors are available with glazings and spandrels or as flush doors Idealcombi s entrance doors are supplied with espagnolette lock and three closing points in the handle side When the handle is pulled down all three closing points are disengaged and the door can be opened The bottom and top closing point is activated by lifting the handle upwards The door can then be locked A three point closing system makes the door close tighter and this type of door locking system provides a better protection against burglary Stable doors The two door halves can be opened as one door when the handle on the lower door is turned to the opening position before the handle on the upper door is operated It is only possible to lock the doo
27. mounting of fittings retighten any loose fixings and clean product surfaces In areas and environ ments with elevated impact from sulphur and nitrogen oxides and in coastal environ ments with chloride condensation the pro tective oxide layer on stainless steel may corrode oxidising the surface and possibly forming reddish brown stains that resemble rust formations However this corrosion is only superficial The discolorations can easily be prevented or removed through normal surface cleaning Use hot water mild detergent soft brushes or synthetic sponges for cleaning In special cases you may use custom made polish for Stainless steel Never use scouring pads steel sponges or steel brushes as these may damage the surface The product is only co vered by warranty if correctly mounted and maintained Environment If used alone stainless steel emits no haza rdous vapours or metals Generally stainless steel is not classified as environmentally dangerous waste but because the material contains heavy metals the products must be disposed of according to the regulations for industrial iron metal waste which ensu res optimum sorting and recirculation Specific lubrication instructions Side hung hinges E Hinges on side hung windows and doors should be lubricated with acid free oil during repeated activation We recommend lubrication with acid free grease It will however be necessary to lift the sash off the
28. ng unit is ex posed to uneven heat exposure it may cause thermal rupture of the glass Uneven heat exposure can be caused by e g deep sha dows adhesion of especially dark coloured streamers posters or signs painting of the glass or parts of it or adhesion of plastic foil or sun filters It can also be caused by placing heat reflec ting materials close to the glass or if heavy curtains blinds or large plants obstruct pro per even heating of the glass Under such conditions double glazing units may absorb so much solar energy that tensions in the glass can cause a very characteristic rup ture To avoid thermal rupture under such conditi ons it is necessary to use pre stressed glass for the double elazing unit Defects caused by the above mentioned conditions are not covered by the warranty of the glass supplier and Idealcombi A S Warm edge Warm edge is a thermoplastic spacer that minimises the thermal bridge at the edge of the pane thereby contributing directly to reducing the window s total heat loss This is not only good for the environment and your heating bill it also increases the tempera ture along the edge of the pane thereby re ducing the risk of internal condensation for ming in the rim zone Idealcombi uses warm edge as standard on all units and the dark spacer gives the window an attractive and harmonious look 1 WINDOWS AND DOORS 1 This warranty is given by Idealcombi A S
29. od brush with a proper width Always paint wet in wet to avoid overlaps Always have acloth and plastic bag at hand Use the cloth to dry off incorrect strokes and drips from the brush Use the plastic bag to wrap around your brush if your work is interrupted for a short period of time Remember that hinged sashes must not be closed before the paint is completely dry We advise you not to use pure plastic paints as the wea therstrips between frame and sash may contain syn thetic rubbers which have a tendency to stick to such sur faces Expected outcome of industrially surface treated timber elements Manufacturers associated with DVC use sur face treatment on wood elements which as a minimum provide the following results Expected Function Comments result class Visible Mean value of surfaces of coating thick K closed ele DES Li ness gt 60 mm ments 80 mm Visible sur The surface faces of open DG IH must be non elements absorbent Non visible No require surfaces inents against wall References Examples Function class III Coverd closed and smooth surface DLG Parts of buildings facing south or west affected by varying levels of humidity pollution from traffic or other aggressive impacts See also supplementary description of outcome Surfaces edges and rebatesare of a uniform colour andgloss and feel smooth tothe touch Rough spots originatingfrom the ba
30. of 10 20 mm for a night ventilation facility which can be securely locked in position Never try to close the window when the friction brake is activated Side guided This window allows cleaning from the inside The hinges are hidden in the rebate With side guided easy clean hinges the sash can be opened up to 108 producing a gap of 150 200 mm at the back edge of the sash just enough to reach out and clean the out side of the glass The sash is operated by means of a handle at the centre of the side sash For operation with handle the sash can be secured in a ventilation position by opening the sash 10 20 mm and pushing the handle downwards For other opening angles the sash is con trolled by the friction in the ironmongery Side guided Never open a side hung window for the purpose of airing the room unless it is secured by either a window stay or a Safety catch In case of strong winds or draughts you cannot count on the ironmon gery friction stays to keep the sash in a ventilation or open position 21 22 Side swing reversible Side swing reversible This window allows cleaning from the inside The hinges are hidden in the rebate With side swing easy clean hinges the sash can be turned around This function was only designed for window cleaning and should not normally be used for ventilation and airing The sash is operated by means of a handle at the
31. ommend 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 Friction brakes E Friction brakes are not normally kel 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 O 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 th
32. out industrially providing benefits such as uniform high quality and treatment of all surfaces If nothing else has been agreed glazing beads etc have been mounted using a nail gun which means that the surface treatment has been penetrated For further advice on maintenance please consult the paint ma nufacturer For facades facing south that are exposed to strong sunlight and sea air or moisture from inside the building maintenance intervals should be adapted to the conditions Internal condensation of double glazing units Double glazing units may be subject to inte rior condensation which is determined by The moisture produced by human activity in the house Heating of the room Ventilation conditions If condensed water from a double glazing unit runs into the sash frame construction it may lead to the formation of mould fun gus or at worst decay fungus on the wood There are a number of things conditions which may cause condensation in the house Notice especially the following That new windows are considerably more airtight than old ones When new windows have been installed the house will need more ventilation than before That newly built houses must be venti lated more often than old ones It may take more than a year to dry a new house properly This is also the case when additi ons have been made or the house has been renovated DI t an adult person or a medium sized
33. pport is to pre vent burglaries Fig 4 Fig 2 Fig 3 Place the element in the window aperture of the construction and wedge it up underne ath the sideframes and mullions if any The sill should be horizontal and level It must not under any circumstances curve upwards or downwards Adjust the sideframes so they are in plumb on both the wide and the narrow side Ope ning sashes should have suitable clearance and close properly against the frame reba te Secure the element with suitable frame bolts or ironmongery It is possible to use frame bolts intended for installation with or without permanent support as long as the sideframes are parallel and do not curve in wards as this will make operation difficult When the installation is complete remove the dust from the frame and ironmongery Lubricate all closing points and joints for smooth and permanent operation We re commend brushing the weatherstrips with a silicone stick Window installation The elements should be placed in the door cavity and wedged up underneath the side frames and mullions if any The sill should be horizontal and level It must not un der any circumstances curve upwards or downwards Adjust the hinge side so it is in plumb on both the wide and the narrow side The hin ge side is then secured with suitable frame bolts with permanent support On doors the fixings in the hinge side must be placed in the re
34. r products and quality management systems twice a year Under the DVC programme the manufacturers are met with special require ments for quality assurance and manage ment product design material quality and workmanship The Association of Danish Window Manu facturers circle of members consists of ma nufacturers of windows and exterior doors of wood wood aluminium plastic and alu minium Consumers can rely on all the As sociation of Danish Window Manufacturers member products to be DVC labelled For more information about DVC and the equirements made for DVC labelled pro ducts please visit the website www dvc vinduer dk Idealcombi A S N rre All 51 Postbox 119 7760 Hurup TIf 45 9688 2500 Fax 45 9795 1409 infoGidealcombi dk www idealcombi dk Idealhuset Showroom Arnold Nielsens Boulevard 134 2650 Hvidovre Tif 45 4450 2100 Fax 45 4450 2109 infoGidealcombi dk www idealcombi dk Idealcombi A S UK Headquarters Carlton House 1 66 68 High Street Houghton Regis Bedfordshire LU5 5BJ United Kingdom Tel 0 1582 860 940 Fax 0 1582 860 949 ukGidealcombi com www idealcombi com www idealcombi com idealcombi Enhancing windows ZLOZ LO S V Iquio5jeapi
35. r slot is for closing the window while the outer slot produces a gap at the bottom of 10 20 mm for a night ventilation facility which can be securely locked in position On top hung windows the hinges are moun ted in the frame rebate and on the edge of the sash which means that the hinges can not be unscrewed from the outside The friction brake does not se cure the sash s position during strong winds or draughts Top swing reversible Child proof lock the safety arm is kept clear of the stop Top swing reversible With the top swing ironmongery the win dow sash can be pushed out and turned around 170 degrees outside the frame The ironmongery is always placed in the middle and the sash can therefore be turned around within the outer dimensions of the frame The outside of the glass can then be clea ned from the inside The sash is operated by a handle at the centre of the bottom sash which activates an espagnolette that enga ges with the receiver in the frame when the sash is closed The receiver has two slots the inner slot is for closing the window while the outer slot produces a gap at the bottom of 10 20 mm for a night ventilation facility which can be securely locked in position The top swing window is equipped with an integrated child proof lock which blocks the sash when it is opened approx 100 mm Further opening of the window is done by Press here to activate the lo
36. r with a key when the handle on the upper door has been turned upward The door can be supplied with one point clo sure The stable door can also be supplied as a ter race stable door without a key lock system Operation Please see under terrace door Terrace doors Terrace doors Terrace doors can be inward or outward ope ning doors made as sash doors with glazing and panels A Frame or Nation terrace door from Ide alcombi comes with built in three point espagnolette lock in the handle side which is activated by turning the inside handle 90 Doors with friction brake can be locked in any random ventilation position from approx 5 cm to wide open by turning the handle to its closed position The friction stay cannot be expected to secure the door during strong winds or draughts 2 leaved terrace doors 2 leaved terrace doors only have one handle on the door that opens first The other leaf is secured by two flush bolts one at the top and one at the bottom which are located in the rebate The friction brake does not se cure the sash s position during strong winds or draughts 25 e Tilt turn and Tilt slide doors a Tilt turn doors In principle the function and operation of a tilt turn terrace or balcony door is the same as that of a tilt turn window Please see tilt turn window on page 22 Tilt slide doors The gene
37. ral function of a tilt slide door is the same as that of a tilt turn door But the function of a slide tilt door begins with the door sash being freed and tilted from the frame Then the frame is pushed forward at the bottom pushed past the fixed part of the unit When closing and locking the door make sure the handle is completely back in its locked position The handle in upright position When the handle is in upright position the door is closed The handle in a 45 degree angle position When the handle is turned to an angle posi tion of 45 degrees the top part of the door is automatically released from the top frame The door is now in tilt position The handle in a 90 degree angle position Turn the handle further on to an angle po sition of 90 degrees and the bottom part of the door is released from the frame Pull the door from the frame and slide it sideways Closing the door When closing the door tilt or slide the door into place in the frame and turn the handle respectively 45 or 90 degrees toward upright postition The ironmongery in the door auto matically grips both top and bottom and clo ses the door When closing the door A pressure with the palm of the hand on the sash opposite the handle will help se cure that the sash falls correctly into place and closes tight Accessories Non locking handle Non locking handle that when turned dr
38. se may occur Pores holes cracks and joints are closed but not necessarily filled out Covered and smooth surface DG Surfaces edges and rebates are of a uniform colour and gloss and feel smooth to the touch Rough spots open pores holes cracks and joints originating from the base may occur All surfaces have been treated but a uni formcoating thickness cannot be expected Supplementary description of outcome Wood is a natural material and therefore of ten very heterogeneous Variations in struc ture and gloss star shakes and other variati ons are normal such as irregularities around knots where partial peeling blistering and wrinkling may occur Discolouration from knots may occur especially on light colour fi nishes Knots may be plugged or filled with a suitable filler but they will always be visible Other colour variations such as yellow lines surfaces may occur Other irregularities such as lumps of resin may also appear in the sur face treatment The lumps may be randomly spread out or situated along the wood erains The resin may also penetrate the coating and form little droplets on the surface After a while when the droplets have crystallised on the surface they can be lightly brushed or scraped off without damaging the surface treatment Wood elements with a high content of resin may occur In such cases larger quantities of resin may seep through Production is car ried
39. sociation of Danish Window Manufacturers is the trade organi sation of approx 65 Danish manufacturers of windows and doors Its general purpose is to safeguard the inte rests of the window and door manufacturing business but it also gives high priority to consumer safety in connection with window and external door purchases Another essential function of the Associa tion of Danish Window Manufacturers is the technical regulations which form the basis for quality control procedures carried out in pursuance of the Danish Window Certifica tion body DVC The technical regulations ensure the best possible conditions for the manufacture of windows and external doors both when it comes to function life and focus on energy and environmental issues For further information please visit the As sociation of Danish Window Manufacturers website at www vinduesindustrien dk V Dansk Vindues Certificering Danish Window Certification All Idealcombi A S products are DVC labelled All the Association of Danish Window Ma nufacturers members are associated with Danish Window Certification the Associa tion of Danish Window Manufacturers This means that the consumers are guaranteed windows or doors that have been quality in spected DVC is a fully independent certification body which is affiliated with the Danish Technolo gical Institute DVC affiliated manufacturers are subject to systematic control of thei
40. than those described under item 3 5 If you wish to complain about defects in manufacture o materials the complaint must be made within a reaso nable period of time after the defect has been or should have been detected Complaints can be made to Ideal combi A S or to the contractor dealer who has supplied the product 6 This warranty does not apply in case the claimed de fects in manufacture or materials are caused by faulty in stallation missing or insufficient maintenance or faulty operation Please see Idealcombi s Installation and user manual As regards the window s wood components which have received surface treatment at the factory please take special notice of the Installation and user manual and Expected outcome of surface treated wood components Appendix 14 of the technical regulations of The Danish Window Manufacturers Association You can order the regulations from Idealcombi A S It is impor tant that the exterior window surfaces are washed twice a year to keep the properties of the surface treatment If you did not receive an Installation and user manual along with your consignment you can order one from Idealcombi A S 7 This warranty does not cover defects which are the re sult of circumstances other than normal application and use Idealcombi A S is not liable under this warranty for defects which are caused by faulty storage transporta tion installation etc by a dealer contractor
41. until in recent years that we have seen the problem with exterior condensation dew on low energy units The problem ari ses when emissions to the atmosphere cau ses the temperature on the exterior layer of glass to become lower than the exterior air s dew point temperature This typically occurs in periods when the relative air humidity is near 100 Exterior condensation of low energy units typically occurs in the months of autumn and spring usually at night and in the morning until the condensation is removed by sun and air The problem can be especially noticeable during the months of April and September The problem with exterior condensation is usu ally the result of energy saving units having a very low U value The primary reason is that the heat transfer from the interior to the exterior side of the glazing unit is so low that the temperature of the exterior surface becomes lower than that of ordinary double glazing units As standard IdealCombi A S uses energy class A glass with low emission coating and a U value of 1 2 You cannot prevent the physical phenomenon exterior condensation but you can make some safety precautions to reduce the extent and inconveniences of it Thermal rupture of double glazing units When constructing windows and mounting the double glazing units in the sash Ideal combi A S makes allowance for the glass to work as a natural part of temperature fluctuations If a double elazi
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