Care & Maintenance
Please carefully follow the care & maintenance instructions provided with the product.
All icon series furniture is carefully packed prior to delivery to safeguard against damage during transport. Once the parts have reached their destination it is vital that all fittings are stored in a dry place until mounting. When they have been mounted, care must be taken to ensure that all fittings are protected correctly until the construction work has been finalized.
Maintenance
Maintenance – Lever handles
If the instructions are followed carefully when mounting lever handles, there will be no need for adjustment. However, the tension of the fastening of all lever handles should be checked in connection with the annual inspections. Any fastenings that have come loose must be tightened.
Maintenance – Pull handles
Pulls should be checked to ensure correct mounting of the fittings and tightening of any neck screws used. If it is possible to move the pull, such movements will damage the surface of the door and cause instability of the pull leading to malfunctioning during use.
Cleaning
Cleaning procedure
Discoloration
Any spots that may appear on the surface are not caused by the stainless steel, on the contrary they are produced by impurities in the water, air or cleaning agents that have been insufficiently rinsed off the surface.
Do NOT use the following!
Characteristics of stainless steel
Stainless steel is well known for the following two properties; resistance to corrosion and modest need for maintenance. The corrosion resistance of stainless steel is provided by a thin hardwearing film of a passive but stable chromoxide. This film is inactive, invisible, with extremely adhesive properties and self repairing so that the steel is given the best possible protection. If the film suffers damage or is removed, it is automatically restored provided the oxygen in the atmosphere is not prevented from reaction with the chrome in the steel. To ensure this it is necessary to clean regularly. The purpose of the cleaning is to restore the appearance of the original surface, protect against corrosion and ensure hygienic conditions.
Characteristics of wood
The wooden lever handles have during the production been “sealed” with a thin PU lacquer that penetrates into the grains. The PU lacquer is mixed oil on a turpentine base which hardens and gives a hard-wearing surface. Hardness in end-wood; 78-83 Mpa. Daily use and exposure to the environment, the lever handle can show the patina of time & use. You can care for your handles by regular gentle application of vegetable oil - put on with a soft cloth, surplus of oil needs to be dried off.
All icon series furniture is carefully packed prior to delivery to safeguard against damage during transport. Once the parts have reached their destination it is vital that all fittings are stored in a dry place until mounting. When they have been mounted, care must be taken to ensure that all fittings are protected correctly until the construction work has been finalized.
Maintenance
Maintenance – Lever handles
If the instructions are followed carefully when mounting lever handles, there will be no need for adjustment. However, the tension of the fastening of all lever handles should be checked in connection with the annual inspections. Any fastenings that have come loose must be tightened.
Maintenance – Pull handles
Pulls should be checked to ensure correct mounting of the fittings and tightening of any neck screws used. If it is possible to move the pull, such movements will damage the surface of the door and cause instability of the pull leading to malfunctioning during use.
Cleaning
Cleaning procedure
- It is essential to clean stainless steel and brass regularly.
- Start by washing the surface with soap water or a mild cleaning agent.
- Do not forget to rinse off the cleaning agent with pure water.
- As a final step, dry/polish the object using a soft, dry cloth. In aggressive environments, such as off-shore or maritime environments and bathing or swimming facilities, it is particularly important to ensure regular cleaning.
Discoloration
Any spots that may appear on the surface are not caused by the stainless steel, on the contrary they are produced by impurities in the water, air or cleaning agents that have been insufficiently rinsed off the surface.
- Spots can be avoided by careful cleaning.
- Any discolorations or spots can be removed using a polished agent for stainless steel or liquid scouring powder.
- Again, as a final step rinse carefully with pure water and then
- polish the object using a soft, dry cloth.
Do NOT use the following!
- Scouring powder.
- Steel wood.
- Highly abrasive materials.
Characteristics of stainless steel
Stainless steel is well known for the following two properties; resistance to corrosion and modest need for maintenance. The corrosion resistance of stainless steel is provided by a thin hardwearing film of a passive but stable chromoxide. This film is inactive, invisible, with extremely adhesive properties and self repairing so that the steel is given the best possible protection. If the film suffers damage or is removed, it is automatically restored provided the oxygen in the atmosphere is not prevented from reaction with the chrome in the steel. To ensure this it is necessary to clean regularly. The purpose of the cleaning is to restore the appearance of the original surface, protect against corrosion and ensure hygienic conditions.
Characteristics of wood
The wooden lever handles have during the production been “sealed” with a thin PU lacquer that penetrates into the grains. The PU lacquer is mixed oil on a turpentine base which hardens and gives a hard-wearing surface. Hardness in end-wood; 78-83 Mpa. Daily use and exposure to the environment, the lever handle can show the patina of time & use. You can care for your handles by regular gentle application of vegetable oil - put on with a soft cloth, surplus of oil needs to be dried off.