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Requirements
for placing an order
The following is the minimum information
required to order the products listed.
Residential Doors (N.B.
all standard locks are 2170mm overall with 16mm flat faceplate
and 92mm centre)
• Profile System
• Sash
& Frame Number (to determine profile related keep numbers)
• Functions -
Lever Operated (856 type)
-
Key Operated (855 type)
-
Split Spindle (859 type)
• Level of security - Rollers,
Mushrooms, Round Deadbolts or Hooks
• Lock Backset (25mm, 30mm,
35mm or 45mm)
• Handing
of profile-related keeps
- Inward opening door, hinged on the left = LH keep
- Inward opening door, hinged on the right = RH keep
- Outward opening door, hinged on the left = RH keep
- Outward opening door, hinged on the right = LH keep
Accessory Items
• Handles (type) -
Lever/lever (856 type)
-
Lever/fixed pad (855 type)
-
Lever/moveable pad (859 type)
• Finish: Silver (F1),
Gold (F3), White (F8), Black (F7)
• Cylinders
- Finish, size and type
• Hinges
- Type & Finish
• Is
a letterbox required? If so size, type and finish
Outward Opening Casement Windows
• Profile System
• Sash
& Frame number
• Inline espagnolette,
Offset espagnolette or Shootbolt espagnolette
• Size of backset
• Mushroom Height
• Sash rebate width or
height
Friction Hinges
• Type of friction hinge
- Standard, High security, Restrictor or Egress
• Top
or side hung
• Stack height
• Restrictor stays only - short or long catch and LH
or RH
If in doubt check the maximum size and weight charts
Espagnolette Handles
• Function - push to open
key-locking or push to open non-locking
• Colour
• Inline or cranked/swept
• Spindle length
Tilt & Turn
• Profile System
• Sash
& Frame numbers (to determine profile related keep numbers)
• Sash rebate width &
height
• Tilt before turn or turn before tilt
• Top stay - surface mounted (AR), or routed in (E)
• Colour - white or brown (for hinge covers)
Note: For any handed items windows are viewed from the inside.
Position of the top stay/bottom hinge determines the hand
of the window.
Tilt & Slide Patio Door
• Profile system
• Sash & Frame numbers
(to determine profile related keep numbers)
• Sash rebate width &
height
• Overall width
• Colour - white or brown
• Colour of internal/external
handle set
• Handing - viewed from
inside
- a). Handle on the left sliding to the right = LH
- b). Handle on the right sliding to the left = RH
Product Maintenance
PVCu in particular is mis-sold as
a no maintenance solution to the public. In truth it is low
maintenance and both fabricator and end user must play their
part to ensure the on-going performance of their Door, Window
or Patio mechanisms. To meet this obligation these products
must be properly maintained as follows:
All items must be checked regularly for
security of fixings and wear.
Fixing screws must be tightened and worn parts replaced as
neccessary.
In addition installers or end users must carry out the following
maintenance work at least once a year, more frequently where
appropriate. All moving parts must be checked for correct
operation, cleaned and lubricated using a light machine oil.
Use only cleaning materials which do not have an adverse effect
on the anti-corrosion properties of the surface coatings.
General FAQ's
Q1. How do you measure
a lock's backset?
Q2. How do you measure
a lock's centres?
Q3. How do you measure
the size of the profile cylinder?
Q4. How do you measure
the faceplate of a lock?
Q5. Explain the different
functions of a door lock.
Q6. How do you fit a
859 spindle set?
Q7. What are the standard
dimensions of a one piece door bolt?
Q8. What does ABI approved
mean?
Q9. What are PAS23 &
PAS24?
Q10. What is Secured
by Design?
Q11. Explain the difference
between cylinders which are keyed alike and those keyed alike
in pairs.
Q12. What type of handle
set do I require?
Q13. What is a BBA
Assessment Report?
Q14. Who are the BBA?
Q15. What different
types of window espagnolette are available?
Q16. How do you measure
the backset of an espagnolette?
Q17. How do you measure
the mushroom height on an espagnolette?
Q18. How do you measure
the sash rebate height & width of a window?
Q19. What types of
friction stays are available?
Q20. What is BS7950
(PAS11)?
Q21. How do you measure
the stack height of a friction stay?
Q22. How do you decide
whether to use a short or long catch restrictor friction stay?
Q23. How do you identify
the hand of a cranked espagnolette handle?
Q24. How do you measure
the spindle length of an espagnolette handle?
Q25. What is a push
to open espagnolette handle?
Q26. What is the difference
between DK2001M & DK2003M Tilt & Turn?
Q27. What is the difference
between (AR) face fixing and (E) mortice fixing Top Stays
in Tilt & Turn?
Q28. How do you identify
the handing of Tilt & Turn windows?
Q29. What information
is needed to replace existing profile related strikers?
Q30. Can I replace
an existing door lock?
Q31. Can I replace
existing door handles?
Q32. How do I hand
a set of Brass Scrolled Lever furniture?
Q33. Can I replace
an existing door cylinder?
Q34. Some 2001M Tip
plates are handed, how do you establish which hand you need?
Q35. How do you hand
a 70/1 Tilt & Turn Restrictor?
Q1. How do you measure
a lock's backset?
A. Measure from the front of the faceplate to the centre of
the profile cylinder cut-out. Most modern locks are 25mm,
30mm, 35mm or 45mm.
Q2. How do you measure
a lock's centres?
A. Measure the distance between the centre of the follower
to the centre of the profile cylinder cut-out (see catalogue
page D5). Most modern locks are 92mm centres - old locks may
be 70mm or 72mm.
Q3. How do you measure
the size of the profile cylinder?
A. Measure the distance from the edge of the cylinder to the
centre of the cam (measurement A) and the centre of the cam
to the other edge of the cylinder (measurement B).
Q4. How do you measure
the faceplate of a lock?
A. Overall length is the measurement from the top to the bottom
of the faceplate (normally 2170mm). Width is the measurement
across the faceplate (normally 16mm).
Q5. Explain the different
functions of a door lock.
A. There are three main functions, (a)lift lever (856), (b)key
operated (855) and (c)split spindle (859).
| (a) |
856 lift lever is the commonest. The
locking and sealing points are engaged by lifting the
lever. One turn of the key throws the deadbolt & locks
the mechanism, latch retraction is by depressing the lever. |
| (b) |
855 key operated. The locking points,
sealing points and deadlock are engaged or disengaged
by two complete turns of the key, latch retraction is
by one quarter reverse turn of the key. Doors can only
be de-latched from outside by the key. |
| (c) |
859 split spindle can be used in two
modes.
(i) Solid spindle to replicate the actions of the 856.
(ii) Split spindle. Using a split spindle set the door
can only be de-latched from outside using the key. Other
functions as the 856. |
Q6. How do you fit
a 859 spindle set?
A. The two modules are colour coded to ensure the correct
location.
External spindle module = blue galvanised
Internal spindle module = yellow bichromate
Q7. What are the
standard dimensions of a one piece door bolt?
A. All standard locks are 2170mm overall length with a 16mm
faceplate and 92mm centre.
Q8. What does ABI
approved mean?
A. The lock in question meets the Insurers/Master locksmiths
minimum security requirements for domestic properties.
Q9. What are PAS23
& PAS24?
A. PAS23 is a general performance requirement for door assemblies
which subjects a doorset to a series of 18 tests including
Wind & Water tightness, hard & soft body impact and
a cycle test.
PAS24 is the enhanced security performance requirements for
door assemblies which subjects the doorset to manual intervention,
mechanical loading and hard and soft body impact test.
Q10. What is Secured
by Design?
A. Secured by Design is a Police initiative to encourage the
building industry to adopt crime prevention measurements to
help create a safer more secure environment.
Q11. Explain
the difference between cylinders which are keyed alike and
those keyed alike in pairs.
A. Keyed alike cylinders can all be opened with the same key.
Where a pair of cylinders can be opened with the same key
and are different from all other pairs, they are said to be
keyed alike in pairs.
Q12. What
type of handle set do I require?
A. The handle choice is determined by the lock selected.
(a) 856 lock = lever/lever furniture
(b) 855 lock = lever/fixed pad furniture
(c) 859 lock = lever/moveable pad furniture
All options are generally available in the following finishes:
Silver (F1), Gold (F3), Black (F7), White (F8), or Polished
Brass.
Q13. What
is a BBA Assessment Report?
A. This is an independent report usually related to the endurance
and corrosion resistance of a product where cycle testing
is used to simulate years of use (usually 20/25 years).
Q14. Who
are the BBA?
A. The British Board of Agrément is an independent
organisation who assess products used for construction.
Q15. What
different types of window espagnolette are available?
A. (a) Inline espags - for profiles with a eurogroove - using
mushrooms as locking/sealing points.
(b) Offset espags - for profiles without a eurogroove - using
mushrooms as locking/sealing points.
(c) Shootbolt espages - for profiles with a eurogroove - using
shootbolts and mushrooms as locking/sealing points.
Q16. How
do you measure the backset of an espagnolette?
A. From the front of the faceplate to the centre of the follower
- normally 20mm or 22mm.
Q17. How
do you measure the mushroom height on an espagnolette?
A. From the faceplate to the flat top of the mushroom - normally
7.7mm or 9mm (10.5mm available for reversible windows).
Q18. How
do you measure the sash rebate height & width of a window?
A. Sash rebate height is the distance between the external
lips of the eurogroove top & bottom.
Sash rebate width is the distance across the width of the
window from external lip of the eurogroove to external lip
of eurogroove.
Q19. What
types of friction stays are available?
A. (a) Standard Friction Stays - available in 13mm & 17mm
stack heights, 18mm track width.
(b) Security Friction Stays - designed to meet the requirements
of BS7950(PAS11). Available in 13mm & 17mm stack heights,
18mm track width.
(c) Restrictor Stay - designed to restrict the initial opening
to 100mm in compliance with BS8213 Part 1 - available in 13mm
& 17mm stack heights, 18mm track width, handed, with either
short or long catch depending on profile detail.
(d) Egress/Egress Easyclean - designed to conform to BS5588
Part 1 and satisfy building regulations which demand a clear
opening for emergency egress.
Q20. What
is BS7950 (PAS11)?
A. This is the British Standard relevant to the enhanced security
performance of casement and tilt & turn windows for domestic
applications. It consists of three tests; Manual Intervention,
Mechanical Load and Manual Check. The aim is to ensure the
window tested does provide enhanced security against unauthorised
forced entry.
Q21. How
do you measure the stack height of a friction stay?
A. Measure the distance from the bottom of the stainless steel
C channel to the top of the link arms with the stay in the
closed position - usually 13mm or 17mm.
Q22. How
do you decide whether to use a short or long catch restrictor
friction stay?
A. With the stay channel secured to the frame measure the
distance from the back of the channel to the frame upstand.
Where the dimension is greater than 8mm use a short catch.
Where the dimension is greater than 20mm use a long catch.
Q23. How
do you identify the hand of a cranked espagnolette handle?
A. If the handle is offset to the right of the backplate =
RH
If the handle is offset to the left of the backplate = LH
Q24. How
do you measure the spindle size of an espagnolette handle?
A. Measure the distance from the underside of the backplate
to the end of the spindle.
Q25. What
is a push to open espagnolette handle?
A. Push button to open, automatically latches when closed.
Can be either non-locking or normally deadlocking by key for
additional security.
Q26. What
is the difference between DK2001M & DK2003M Tilt &
Turn?
A. 2001M is technically turn before tilt. When the handle
is moved through 90° the window will open for cleaning
and a further 90° will take the window to the tilt position
for ventilation.
2003M Tipsafe is tilt before turn. When the handle is moved
through 90° the window is in the tilt position for ventilation
and a further 90° will take the window into the open position
for cleaning.
Q27.
What is the difference between (AR) face fixing and (E) mortice
fixing Top Stays in Tilt & Turn?
A. The Mortice fixing Top Stay is routed into the frame
profile and was traditionally the more popular option. Today,
due to it's improved appearance the face fixed version, which
is surface mounted on the frame profile is more popular.
Q28.
How do you identify the handing of Tilt & Turn windows?
A. Tilt & Turn windows are handed from the inside.
The position of the top stay/bottom hinge gives the hand of
the window.
On the left = LH, on the right =RH.
Q29.
What information is needed to replace existing profile related
strikers?
A. Take off existing strikers and read the number on
the casting or on the label attached to the back of the product.
Q30.
Can I replace an existing door lock?
A. Yes, you need to determine the following information:
Function of the lock
Backset
Centres - if the lock is very old it may not be 92mm, it could
possibly be 72mm or 70mm.
What functions, i.e. latch, deadbolt, 2 rollers, 2 hooks,
etc.
Q31.
Can I replace existing door handles?
A. Yes, you need to know:
What type i.e. lever/lever
What centre i.e. 92mm
What finish i.e. White
What hand (if appropriate)
Overall dimensions of backplate
Q32.
How do I hand a set of Brass Scrolled Lever furniture?
A. When the handle is in the horizontal position:
if the lever is to the right = RH on open in door, = LH on
open out door
If the lever is to the left = LH on open in door, =RH on open
out door
Q33.
Can I replace an existing door cylinder?
A. Yes, you need to measure the size of the cylinder
from outer face to centre of cam and centre of cam to inner
face, then choose finish reqiured.
Q34.
Some 2001M Tip plates are handed, how do you establish which
hand you need?
A. Viewed from the inside:
Hinged on RH = RH tip plate
Hinged on LH = LH tip plate
Q35.
How do you hand a 70/1 Tilt & Turn restrictor?
A. Viewed from the inside:
Handle on RH = RH restrictor
Handle on LH = LH restrictor
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