SITE INDUCTION PACK

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CONTENTS03 New Site Check List

04 Warranty Response Team

05 MPL Operating Instructions

06 Finishing, Fixing & Maintenance

08 Door Component Chart / PVCu Frame

09 Door Component Chart / Timber Frame

10 Fire Frame Section

11 Mobility Threshold - Sealing Detail

12 Product Weight Information

13 Site Adjustment of Multipoint Lock Keeps

14 Suspected Bowed GRP Leaf

15 Site Call Off

Developer Name: Site Code:

Site Name: Induction Date:

ORDERING Call off information must be made in writing (either by post or email to orders@igdoors.co.uk)

using site call off forms issued with this induction pack. Call offs or orders cannot be accepted verbally.

Door handings are always viewed from the outside as described in the IG Doors brochure.

All doors are assumed to be open in as standard. Please specify in writing any open out requirements - as indicated on site call off forms.

Please check sill specified is compatible with building detail and construction level of floor.

Replacement standard stock items - Orders placed before 12 noon (Monday to Thursday) will receive next day delivery. Orders placed on a Friday will be delivered the following Monday.

Replacement non-standard items - IG Customer Care team will contact site to confirm delivery period.

DELIVERY When receiving deliveries on site, any discrepancies with deliveries or any damaged or missing items

must be identified and reported (in writing) to IG Doors Customer Care team within 5 days of delivery date. Failure to do so may result in your claim being rejected.

With all deliveries of prehung doorsets there will be an ironmongery pack attached to the head of the frame. Please check that all items have been received before signing the delivery sheet.

Offloading of the delivery vehicle on site is the responsibility of the customer.

All doorsets will be in excess of 25kg in weight. It is the responsibility of site personnel to carry out risk assessments on the handling and movement of the materials. Refer to product weight information sheet within this booklet and separate laminated version issued at site induction.

CUSTOMER CARE TEAMTel: 01495 368 200 - Option 1 twiceEmail: customer.care@igdoors.co.uk

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To report product failure under warranty, please email the after sales team with the information detailed below:

• Site Name

• Plot Number

• Occupier’s name & full address (if applicable)

• Occupier or Site contact telephone number(s)

• Brief description of problem being experienced with our product

• Our ‘D’ number (sales order confirmation number) if available

Email: after-sales@igdoors.co.uk

LOCKSMITH SERVICEIf you require a locksmith during normal working hours, please telephone:

01495 368 200Office opening hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

OUT OF HOURS EMERGENCY NUMBER: 0844 3245114

MAINTENANCEAll moving parts (eg. latch & hooks) should be lightly lubricated using a light non-acidic mineral oil (eg. “3 in 1”) twice per year, and the surface cleaned with a soft damp cloth.

The MPL fixings may need adjusting to ensure a satisfactory operation.

NB: The keeps are factory set but can be adjusted for ease of operation and to give a tighter compression against the weatherseal.

To unlock and open the door from INSIDE:

Turn thumb turn clockwise

Pull handle downwards

To lock the door from OUTSIDE:

Firmly lift handle upwards

Turn key one full turn to lock and remove key

To unlock and open the door from OUTSIDE:

Insert key into cylinder

Turn key anti- clockwise

Pull handle downwards and open the door

Remove key

To hold latch back (SNIB):

With door in unlocked, open position, pull handle downwards

Slide the plastic snib up 5mm over latch when retracted

Gently release handle

To release latch, slide snib down 5mm and latch will click out

To lock the door from INSIDE:

Firmly lift handle upwards

Turn thumb turn anti-clockwise

IMPORTANTThe emergency locksmith number should only be used for complete failure

of locking mechanisms occurring outside normal working hours

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BUILDING IN PRE-HUNG UNITSSecurely fix pre-hung unit square and plumb into brick/block work coursings - 4 fixing points per jamb are recommended (see diagram 2) using suitable frame anchors. This may depend on the house construction.

Allow brick/block work to set around the frame before removing the bracings.

The door may be removed by carefully tapping out the hinge pins. Keep these with the door.

Doors should be coded to ensure proper matching on refitting. Fit lock where necessary into pre-cut position and secure. Fix levers in position. Fix lock keep/s into position where necessary.

If required, ‘ease’ the door before painting.

FIXING PRE-HUNG UNITS INTO EXISTING OPENINGSCheck that rough opening is square and plumb.

Apply mastic to the floor slab and to the underside of the timber/plastic sill.

Centre the unit in the rough opening and hold in place by placing shims between the wall and the jambs, making sure the unit is square and plumb (see diagram 1). Remove the bracings to allow the door to operate.

Fix the hinge jamb to the wall with fixings as shown in diagram 2 (Fischer Fix frame bolts or similar are recommended, depending on construction).

Secure top and bottom fixing first. Re-check that the frame is plumb and square and adjust the shims between the lock jamb and the wall if necessary. Starting at the bottom, fix the lock jamb to the wall through the rebate.

After fixing at the bottom, check that the frame has not twisted by trying the door for contact with the compression weatherstrip.

Adjust jamb position if required. Fix at remaining positions (see diagram 2). Fit lock into pre-cut position and secure, fix levers into position, fix keeps into position.

NOTE! Packing MUST be used between frame and wall around the fixing positions. This will avoid the frame becoming distorted.

Packing MUST also be placed behind the locking keeps between the frame and wall. Frame fixings should be made above and below the keeps. After fixing is completed the door should be closed against the weatherseal ensuring it makes FULL CONTACT, the keeps on MPL locks can be moved for adjustment.

INSTALLING PVCu FRAMESDoor and frame MUST be fitted as a complete unit. The sill MUST be bedded on mastic FULLY SUPPORTED and LEVEL.

The hinge jamb should be fixed first. Using a large spirit level ensure that all jambs are square and plumb. The door should then be closed against the lock jamb ensuring that the door makes FULL CONTACT against the weatherseal. The jamb should then be fixed into position.

Please refer to www.igdoors.co.uk/more/videos for video fitting guides.

THRESHOLDThe threshold strip must be fixed securely using at least 3 fixings.

A continuous silicone seal should be applied to the underside of the threshold before fixing and also to the ends of the threshold where it meets the frame to ensure weather tightness. It is important that the door is fitted correctly (square and plumb) and that the threshold seals form a good seal across the width of the door.

In exposed locations it may be necessary to apply additional sealing around/underneath hardware items and fixings such as handles and cylinders.

APPLYING PAINT FINISH TO STEEL / GRP DOORSPRIMED DOORS & FRAMES SHOULD BE PAINTED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF DELIVERYWipe the door with a pre paint wipe or similar to remove any possible contaminants from the door.

The sheen of the primer coating must be removed by lightly rubbing with fine abrasive paper or scotch pad.

FINISHING, FIXING & MAINTENANCE

Clean off all dust and dirt with water and allow to dry, ensuring the surface is clean before painting. Apply paint (undercoat and gloss) to door. The glazing frame must also be painted following the paint manufacturer’s instructions.

DO NOT PAINT THE FRAME WEATHERSTRIPMake sure the door is completely dry before closing to avoid marking the face of the door with the weatherstrip.

CLEANING THE DOOR AND IRONMONGERYMetal polishes, abrasive cleaners, chemicals or cleaning solvents SHOULD NOT be used to clean ironmongery on the door. (This could deteriorate the item and invalidate the warranty).To prolong the life of the furniture and the paint finish of the door, regular dusting with a soft cloth or camel hair brush, supplemented by regular washing with warm soapy water, is recommended, especially in industrial areas or coastal locations. Lubricate door mechanisms annually. Avoid scratches from rings and keys.

PRE-FINISHED STAINED DOORSIG Doors guarantee the paint finish for 3 years, after this period stain/paint may need to be re-applied on a regular maintenance cycle by customers. Instruction procedures are available on request.

REPAIRING DENTS OR SCRATCHESAccidental dents or scratches may be easily repaired as follows:

1. Sand the damaged area making sure all the paint is removed.

2. Apply fibreglass plastic filler (similar to that used for car body repair) and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Rub down the repaired area and repaint with undercoat and gloss.

GENERALSills MUST be bedded on either mortar or mastic and FULLY SUPPORTED.We recommend doorsets and components are stored in a dry, covered area.

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Outer Glazing Cassette (Styrene)

Double Glazed Unit

Lever Handle (Inner)*

Spindle (split or solid options available)**

Cylinder retaining screw

Euro Cylinder (Key/Key or Key/Thumb-turn options available)

Lever Handle (Outer)*

Adjustable Keep Set

Multipoint Lock

Lift Off Hinge (See Hinge Fitting Detail)

DETAIL A

HINGE FITTING DETAIL

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VERTICAL SECTION THROUGH DOOR

HORIZONTAL SECTION THROUGH DOOR

Door Leaf

Sill Section (Refer to Brochure)

Weatherbar

Mobility Threshold

Door Leaf

Sill Section (Refer to Brochure)

Weatherbar

PVCu Frame Section

Pile Seal

Sill Fixing Block

Steel Reinforcement

A16 Weatherseal

Styrene Cap

Lift Off Hinge (View from inside)

Door Part (Handed)

Frame Part

Inner Glazing Cassette (Styrene)

Fitting Screw

MATERIAL

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A3

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DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OFTHE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS

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TOLERANCES:

A3

BLAENWERN, CWMBRAN,IG DOORS LTD

ANGULAR: MACH

DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OFTHE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS

REV

THREE PLACE DECIMAL

PROJECTION:

OR AS A WHOLEWITHOUT THE WRITTEN SCALE 1:15

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TOLERANCES:

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BLAENWERN, CWMBRAN,IG DOORS LTD

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DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OFTHE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS

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THREE PLACE DECIMAL

PROJECTION:

OR AS A WHOLEWITHOUT THE WRITTEN SCALE 1:15

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COMMENTS:

NAME

TOLERANCES:

A3

BLAENWERN, CWMBRAN,IG DOORS LTD

ANGULAR: MACH

DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OFTHE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS

REV

THREE PLACE DECIMAL

PROJECTION:

OR AS A WHOLEWITHOUT THE WRITTEN SCALE 1:15

Outer Glazing Cassette (Styrene)

Double Glazed Unit

Lever Handle (Inner)*

Spindle (split or solid options available)**

Cylinder retaining screw

Euro Cylinder (Key/Key or Key/Thumb-turn options available)

Lever Handle (Outer)*

Adjustable Keep Set

Multipoint Lock

Hinge PinDETAIL D

HINGE FITTING DETAIL

DETAIL F

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VERTICAL SECTION THROUGH DOOR

HORIZONTAL SECTION THROUGH DOOR

Door Leaf

Sill Section (Refer to Brochure)

Weatherbar

Mobility Threshold

Door Leaf

Sill Section (Refer to Brochure)

Weatherbar

Timber Frame

A15 Weatherseal

Styrene Cap

Loose Pin (View from inside)

Inner Glazing Cassette (Styrene)

Fitting Screw

* Lever handles supplied boxed as a pair. ** Solid spindle supplied boxed with lever handles. * Lever handles supplied boxed as a pair. ** Solid spindle supplied boxed with lever handles.

2 Prong Hinge (Fitted to Door)

3 Prong Hinge (Fitted to Frame)

2 Prong Hinge (Fitted to Door)

3 Prong Hinge (Fitted to Frame)

Hinge Pin

Fixing Screws

Timber FramePVCu Door Frame

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MOBILITY THRESHOLD - SEALING DETAIL

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SECTION THROUGH SILLSTANDARD FRAME & PART E COMPLIANT FRAMECross section through ‘Part E’ door set. FS/037 fire frame head section with SS/006 fire frame sill section shown. Seals - 20 x 4mm intumescent (no fin) and Aquatex A10 compression weatherseal.

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* A full site specific risk assessment is recommended before moving any products, all door and/or frame products are greater than 20kg in weight, and some variation in weight may occur with specification changes, for example a change in frame mate-rial. The above weights are indicative of the heaviest possibility door/frame combination at the time of publishing; this may vary slightly due to variation in raw material weights etc.

** FT = Timber Frame type, PV = PVC frames type - this information will be on your quote and order acknowledgement.

NOTE: ABOVE WEIGHT INDICATIONS INCLUDE THE ACTUAL DOOR AND GLAZING BEING FITTED IN THE FRAME

TIMBER FRAMES

FT01 FT02 FT03 FT07FT04

FT08

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PV08

FT28 FT29 FT33FT32

PV28 PV29 PV33PV32

IMPORTANTAfter installation of the door, a final check should be made on keep alignment to ensure smooth operation of the lock mechanism and a tight seal against the frame weatherseal.

• Close the door until the latch engages within the keeps. With the latch engaged there should be compression against the weatherseal in the frame. The internal face of the door should be flush with the internal face of the frame. (For open-out doors this will be the external faces).

• There are two problems that can arise from poorly adjusted lock keeps :-

• Firstly, keeps that have been adjusted too far into the rebate can make the door difficult to close and possibly lead to premature lock failure.

• Secondly, keeps that are adjusted too close to the frame edge can result in poor compression on the seals which is likely to result in draughts and rattling doors.

If you find you have either of these problems then adjust the keeps to the correct positions.

MAKING ADJUSTMENT1. Adjustment is made by slackening off the keep adjustment screws

(as circled in the photographs). NB: There is no need to completely remove these screws for adjustment.

2. Once the screws have been loosened, close the door until the latch locates in the centre keep and lightly push the door to ensure the door face is flush with the frame jamb face.

3. Now lift the handle to ‘throw’ the locking mechanism. This will engage all bolts into the loosened keep plates.

4. Carefully push the handle down to disengage the bolts and open the door.

5. Re-tighten all adjustment screws. The door locking mechanism should smoothly operate when the bolts are ‘thrown’ into the keeps. If not, repeat steps 1 - 5 above.

FIGURES SHOWN ARE FOR DOOR & FRAME UNITS/SETS

SITE ADJUSTMENT OF MULTIPOINT LOCK KEEPS

PRODUCT WEIGHT INFORMATION

PVCu FRAMES

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WHAT IS A BOWED DOOR?Two types of bowing can be experienced (1) Thermal Bow and (2) Natural bow.

A bowed door would appear to be curved (bowed) when looking at either the face or edge of the door.

Bowing of the door can occur naturally during changes in temperature or within prolonged periods of warm weather, this occurs in all materials that are subjected to heat. A door panel that is experiencing this will revert back to its natural state/plane.

To help reduce the effect of the thermal movement, when the door is closed ensure that the lock is thrown and the locking points are engaged.

HOW TO MEASURE A SUSPECTED BOWED DOORFirstly you must ensure that the door frame is fitted plumb and square.

Take measurements by placing a 2 metre straight edge against the concave side of the door and note the gap at the central point of the straight edge and the door face.

To illustrate the above method the curve below has been exaggerated.

Dotted lines indicate areas to place straight edge on concave side of the door

1. Check frame is plumb and square. Frame may need to be adjusted if not plumb and square

2. Close door and ensure the door locks smoothly within the frame keeps. Some adjustments of keeps may be needed to ensure that the door is pulled in to seal against the frame.

3. Open the door and position the straight edge as indicated above on concave side.

4. Measure the gap between the door and the straight edge at the central point, make sure the straight edge is in contact with the door face at the top and bottom.

5. Position the tape measure at the widest gap and take a photo if possible.

If you are concerned about the door, please follow the above instructions and forward your findings via email to: after-sales@igdoors.co.uk where your query will be investigated further.

NOTE: As long as the door is closing into the frame and the lock operates smoothly then the door will be deemed as acceptable.

Blaenwern ● Avondale Ind. Est. ● Cwmbran ● Torfaen ● NP44 1TY ● UK Tel: 01633 486860 Fax: 01633 486875

www.igdoorsltd.co.uk

Suspected Bowed GRP Door Leaf

What is a bowed door? Two types of bowing can be experienced (1) Thermal Bow and (2) Natural bow.

A bowed door would appear to be curved (bowed) when looking at either the face or edge of the door. Bowing of the door can occur naturally during changes in temperature or within prolonged periods of warm weather, this occurs in all materials that are subjected to heat. A door panel that is experiencing this will revert back to its natural state/plane.

To help reduce the effect of the thermal movement, when the door is closed ensure that the lock is thrown and the locking points are engaged.

How to measure a suspected bowed door? Firstly you must ensure that the door frame is fitted plumb and square.

Take measurements by placing a 2 metre straight edge against the concave side of the door and note the gap at the central point of the straight edge and the door face

To illustrate the above method the curve below has been exaggerated.

Checklist: 1. Check frame is plumb and square. Frame may need to be adjusted if not plumb and square2. Close door and ensure the door locks smoothly within the frame keeps. Some adjustments

of keeps may be needed to ensure that the door is pulled in to seal against the frame.3. Open the door and position the straight edge as indicated above on concave side.4. Measure the gap between the door and the straight edge at the central point, make sure the

straight edge is in contact with the door face at the top and bottom.5. Position the tape measure at the widest gap and take a photo if possible.

If you are concerned about the door, please follow the above instructions and forward your findings via email to: after-sales@igdoors.co.uk where your query will be investigated further.

Note: As long as the door is closing into the frame and the lock operates smoothly then the door will be deemed as acceptable.

JW 28.04.2016

Convex Side Concave Side

Apply straight edge to concave side of bow

Hinge Side Lock Side

Dotted line indicate areas to place straight edge on concave side of the door

Blaenwern ● Avondale Ind. Est. ● Cwmbran ● Torfaen ● NP44 1TY ● UK Tel: 01633 486860 Fax: 01633 486875

www.igdoorsltd.co.uk

Suspected Bowed GRP Door Leaf

What is a bowed door? Two types of bowing can be experienced (1) Thermal Bow and (2) Natural bow.

A bowed door would appear to be curved (bowed) when looking at either the face or edge of the door. Bowing of the door can occur naturally during changes in temperature or within prolonged periods of warm weather, this occurs in all materials that are subjected to heat. A door panel that is experiencing this will revert back to its natural state/plane.

To help reduce the effect of the thermal movement, when the door is closed ensure that the lock is thrown and the locking points are engaged.

How to measure a suspected bowed door? Firstly you must ensure that the door frame is fitted plumb and square.

Take measurements by placing a 2 metre straight edge against the concave side of the door and note the gap at the central point of the straight edge and the door face

To illustrate the above method the curve below has been exaggerated.

Checklist: 1. Check frame is plumb and square. Frame may need to be adjusted if not plumb and square2. Close door and ensure the door locks smoothly within the frame keeps. Some adjustments

of keeps may be needed to ensure that the door is pulled in to seal against the frame.3. Open the door and position the straight edge as indicated above on concave side.4. Measure the gap between the door and the straight edge at the central point, make sure the

straight edge is in contact with the door face at the top and bottom.5. Position the tape measure at the widest gap and take a photo if possible.

If you are concerned about the door, please follow the above instructions and forward your findings via email to: after-sales@igdoors.co.uk where your query will be investigated further.

Note: As long as the door is closing into the frame and the lock operates smoothly then the door will be deemed as acceptable.

JW 28.04.2016

Convex Side Concave Side

Apply straight edge to concave side of bow

Hinge Side Lock Side

Dotted line indicate areas to place straight edge on concave side of the door

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SUSPECTED BOWED GRP LEAF

CHECKLIST:

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IG DOORS LTD Lon Gellideg Oakdale Business Park Blackwood NP12 4AEt: 01495 368 200 e: orders@igdoors.co.uk

* If delivery date not stated, soonest possible delivery date allocated.** All handings are viewed from outside the building.

COMPANY

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Please tick where applicable

PLOTS REQUIRED

IG DOORS LTDLon Gellideg

Oakdale Business ParkBlackwoodNP12 4AE

t: 01495 368 200e: info@igdoors.co.uk

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