Place permanent wedging under jambs and any mullions to ensure that the weight of the window element is supported by the underlying structure (A)

For windows with floating mullions, place wedging under jambs and floating mullion to ensure that the weight of the unit is supported by the underlying structure (A)

The sill must be horizontal and straight. It must under nu circumstances curve upwards or downwards. Place permanent wedging below the jamb at the hinge side of the unit (B). When securing, ensure that the point can absorb compressive forces.

Place permanent wedging at the top of the jamb on the hinge side of the unit (C). When securing, ensure that the point can absorb tensile forces.

Place permanent wedging above the jamb at the closing side of the unit (D); when securing, this wedging must ensure that the point can absorb compressive forces.

For a unit height of above 1600 mm, wedging on both sides at the top of the frame is required.

For increased security and strength a permanent packer can be placed behind ironmongery fix points and locking points.

Jambs should be perfectly plumb and square, and can under no circumstances bow.

During installation, the clearance, i.e. the space between the frame and sash, should be adjusted according to the function of the element. The closing side must be adjusted to provide a tight seal when closed.
The tolerance on diagonal measurements is ±2 mm.

Permanent wedging on the frame head may only be used if the load from any window/door elements above does not subject the unit to stress apart from at the jambs and mullions.

Permanent wedging must be moisture resistant  min. 40 mm wide. Depending on the sealant location it is recommended to use anti-slip tape

Wedging material must be moisture resistant, min. 40 mm wide and be placed so that it at least supports the fitting groove.
Depending on the location of the seal, it is recommended that anti-slip tape is used on the wedging material according til the FSO Sealand Guidelines.

When fixing directly through the frame into the building structure locate the fixings in the shaded area shown below. Jambs should be fixed 150 mm from the corners and at a distance of no more than 600mm between fixings. At the head and cill the fixing points can be max 600 mm apart.
For element widths under 600 mm fixings in head and sill can be omitted.
It is recommended that headed screws are used when fixing and that the profile is countersunk for the screw head.

Place permanent wedging under jambs and any mullions to ensure that the weight of the window element is supported by the underlying structure (A)

For windows with floating mullions, place wedging under jambs and floating mullion to ensure that the weight of the unit is supported by the underlying structure (A)

The sill must be horizontal and straight. It must under nu circumstances curve upwards or downwards. Place permanent wedging below the jamb at the hinge side of the unit (B). When securing, ensure that the point can absorb compressive forces.

Place permanent wedging at the top of the jamb on the hinge side of the unit (C). When securing, ensure that the point can absorb tensile forces.

Place permanent wedging above the jamb at the closing side of the unit (D); when securing, this wedging must ensure that the point can absorb compressive forces.

For a unit height of above 1600 mm, wedging on both sides at the top of the frame is required.

For increased security and strength a permanent packer can be placed behind ironmongery fix points and locking points.

Jambs should be perfectly plumb and square, and can under no circumstances bow.

During installation, the clearance, i.e. the space between the frame and sash, should be adjusted according to the function of the element. The closing side must be adjusted to provide a tight seal when closed.
The tolerance on diagonal measurements is ±2 mm.

Permanent wedging on the frame head may only be used if the load from any window/door elements above does not subject the unit to stress apart from at the jambs and mullions.

Permanent wedging must be moisture resistant  min. 40 mm wide. Depending on the sealant location it is recommended to use anti-slip tape

Wedging material must be moisture resistant, min. 40 mm wide and be placed so that it at least supports the fitting groove.
Depending on the location of the seal, it is recommended that anti-slip tape is used on the wedging material according til the FSO Sealand Guidelines.

When fixing with brackets, these must be fixed in the marked area.
Fixings in the jambs 150 mm from a corner and with a maximum spacing of 600 mm.
At the head and sill there can be a maximum of 600 mm between fixings.
For element widths under 600 mm fixings at the head and sill can be omitted

Coupled units have a mutual distance of 8 mm. In the rebate, the units are joined together with 5×60 mm wood screws. A silicon seal must be applied between the window units and the coupling strip. Exterior seal with silicon or Compriband.

Adjoining elements should have a spacing of 8 mm. Join the elements together in the rebate using 5×50 mm wood screws. Apply mastic between the window units and spacer strip/cross tongue.
Seal outside using mastic or compriband.

The outer aluminium sash and frame surfaces are affected by the surrounding 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 surface more than clean country air.

Cleaning should be done on a regular basis and at least twice a year, maybe in connection 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.

The external aluminium profiles are as standard chrome free and surface treated with a polyester powder coating. This treatment offers a very strong and weather-resistant surface requiring only limited maintenance. In practice, this means cleaning it a couple of times a year with a soft brush or cloth and lukewarm water with a neutral cleaning fluid such as car shampoo.

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 be desirable to repair such damage and Idealcombi’s Technical Department would be happy to provide advice and guidance. Call us on 01582 860 940.

The outer aluminium covering on our products in timber|aluminium can alternatively be supplied with anodic treatment. Once the aluprofiles have been chemically prepared and cleaned thoroughly, they undergo an electrolytic process. Direct current is applied 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 environments while keeping the surface very smooth and dirt repellent. On top of that it has the ability to preserve what we call a “new” appearance.

Anodised alu-profiles are almost maintenance-free 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.

When cleaning the wooden parts with lukewarm water and a neutral cleaning fluid, check for any damage or wear to the surface treatment.

All wood profiles from Idealcombi are quality optimised and finger jointed/ laminated ensuring elimination of at least 95% of all knots, star shakes and other defects. This gives the wood profiles greater stability and significantly reduces problems such as knot discoloration, yellow blotches and resin lumps in the surface treatment.

Please bear in mind that wood is a natural material and as such resin lumps may form underneath the paint and discoloration from 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 sandpaper 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 (tropic climates) and may occur rapidly particularly on facades facing south.

For further information please see Danish Window Certification appendix 14, page 28 of the technical regulations which deal with “Expected outcome of industrially surface treated timber elements”.

It is important to lubricate and maintain all ironmongery to ensure easy operation and function of Idealcombi’s windows and doors, this is also a requirement to maintain the product guarantee.

For lubrication, use an acid-free lubricant followed by an acid-free spray grease. 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 Idealcombi’s Service Department on tel. 01582 860 940.

Lubrication and maintenance frequency depend on the use and the effect weather conditions, pollution, etc. have on the ironmongery.

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 a less harsh environment.

Generally, all moveable parts on hinges and closing/locking ironmongery should be lubricated as required, however, at least once a year.

Hinges should be lubricated in all joints during repeated activation, so that the lubricant reaches the movable 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.

Hinges should be lubricated in all joints during repeated activation, so that the lubricant reaches the movable arms.
The joints should be lubricated on the outside and in the crack between the arms.

Sliding surfaces, hinge sliders and sliding blocks should be maintained in a clean state to facilitate sliding.

IMPORTENT!
The sliding surfaces in the sliding rails are lubricated with Berner PTFE oil or equivalent along the entire length the rails.

Should be lubricated in all moving parts, lock boxes and by bolts and keeps while activating the mechanism continuously, to ensure the lubricant penetrates in between all moving parts.

Should not normally be lubricated. The tracks should always be kept clean.

During the annual maintenance service, cleaning and lubricating ironmongery, weatherstrips and glazing gaskets should be inspected.

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 special 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 recommend brushing the weatherstrips with a silicone stick to minimize friction during operation.
Also check that the weather strips are positioned and secured correctly and that they have maintained their sealing function.

All weatherstrips are loosely fitted in a perimeter groove making them easy to remove and install 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 preservatives/oils.

Glazing gaskets are made of EPDM/cell rubbers and doe not require any special 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.