Finger Keeper Rearguard - Installation Guide
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 FingerKeeper Rearguard System
The fingerkeeper rear hinge device prevents finger trapping accidents by totally covering the gap that is created on the rear hinge side of a door when it is in the open position
The rear hinge guard device can be fitted most types of door including wood,metal and upvc
The device is considered to be enviromentally friendly.
When used in conjunction with the finger keeper ,the risk of finger trapping
accidents is totally eliminated , thus making your doors 100% safe
Availability
Sold individually or available to order in any quanity
Colours
White,brown,teak,beech,beige,black,grey,blue,yellow and red
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 Fingerkeeper Rearguard 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 the 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 and 2
Step 3 and 4
With the door in the closed position ,use a pencil/pen to draw a guideline on the door frame using the wooden measuring block provided.
Simply repeat the procedure on the door to produce a second guideline
Remove the protective coating from the tape.Line up the edge of the rear hinge GUARD parallel to the guideline on the frame. Press firmly to hold in position before finally securing with the screws provided (the screws should be fitted at approximately 300mm centres). Repeat this procedure to attach rear hinge GUARD to the door
Please ensure you use the screws provided or an exactly matching size and type of screw.
Installed view
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 Rearguard 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
The product 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 08/03
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
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