Finger Keeper - Installation Guide

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Introduction

The purpose of this document is to give guidance to approved contractors and suppliers who are engaged in the fitting of safety and protection devices to doors for the safety of children and adults in the public and private sector using the Astro Fingerkeeper.

The Astro FingerKeeper System

The Astro FIngerkeeper is a simple device that covers the hinge side of a door and prevents fingers from being trapped between the door and the frame' Once fitted it guarantees that fingers are safe from painful injuries caused by chilfren trapping their fingers in doors.

Fits most door types

Availability

Available as 980mm or 1960mm lengths
Colours White, Brown, Black, Beige, Red, Grey, Blue, Yellow Teak and Beech.

Installation

Check condition of door, ie hinges, its vertical plumbness etc. If in poor condition please call us before fitting.

As 95% of doors are two metres high finger protecta is cut to 1.960 metres in length making cutting a very rare requirement during fitting. If you need to cut to size ensure the finger protecta is not more than 20mm short of the door top or bottom, unless fitting for toddlers only, ensure no more than 20mm from the bottom.

Where footplates or kickplates are encountered always try to fit finger protecta device over them, except in extreme cases where they are just too thick to get over and in these rare situations the installer must bring the matter to the attention of the customer, who must then decide to either remove, cut and refit the kick plate or run the risk of an accident.

Step 1

Step 2

1. With the door in the closed position , place the wooden marker block (supplied) vertically against the frame.
With a pencil held at the side of the block on the frame side,slide the block from the top of the door to the bottom,ensuring that the pencil moves in conjunction with the block leaving a pencil mark guideline down the frame.

2. With the door still in the closed position, place the wooden marker block vertically against the door and repeat the same process of step 1, thereby leaving a pencil guideline on both the door and the frame.

Step 3

Step 4


	3. Now wedge the door in the fully open position. (For metal doors and kick-plates pre-drill with 2.5mm drill bit.)


	4. Remove one layer only of the double sided tape from each side of the Fingerkeeper device.

Step 5

Step 6

6. Repeat this procedure to attach the Fingerkeeper device to the door itself.


	5. Line up the edge of the Fingerkeeper parallel to the guideline/pencil line on the frame. Press firmly to hold in position before finally securing with the screws (provided) ensuring that there is a screw in every hole of the device.

Please ensure you use the screws provided or an exact size and type of screw (3/8"no 4 size flange-head self tapping screws type C)

Once fitted the device should be in position as shown in the animation below.

Fingershield in operation

Maintenance

Clean with a damp cloth. Keep a maintenance record for the product.

Constant kicking or striking of the device could cause the device to rip, tear or be dislodged from its fixing - check regularly.

Compliance

Astro Fingerkeeper is manufactured in the EU, meeting the highest quality standard in compliance with ISO EN 9001:2000 . For test certification contact Astroflame Fireseals technical department.

Storage and disposal

Astro Fingerkeeper is not affected by the outdoor environment. However for long term storage and ease of installation, it is recommended that it should be stored indoors. No shelf life is given as this product will not deteriorate in storage.

For additional testing, certification or technical information please contact ASTROFLAME FIRESEALS LTD.

Issue 01/03

As part of our policy of ongoing improvements, we reserve the right to modify, alter or change product specifications without giving notice. Product illustrations are representations only. All information contained in this document is provided for guidance only, and as ASTROFLAME FIRESEALS LTD has no control over the installation methods of the products, or of the prevailing site conditions, no warranties expressed or implied are intended to be given as to the actual performance of the products mentioned or referred to, and no liability whatsoever will be accepted for any loss, damage or injury arising from the use of the information given of products mentioned or referred to herein.

The above information to the best of our knowledge is true and accurate and based upon current test data and is supplied for your guidance only. Customers should satisfy themselves
to the suitability of the product in its intended use and no guarantee is given or implied since the conditions of actual use are beyond our control. ASTROflame (Fireseals) Ltd, disclaim any liability for loss, damage or other expense arising from the use of information, data or products mentioned or referred to and reserve the right to change any details or specifications without notice.

Astroflame (Fire Seals) Ltd. Intumescent House Unit 8, The IO Centre, Stephenson Road, Segensworth FAREHAM, ENGLAND PO15 5RU
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