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Contents Disclaimer

1.0 CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 2 2.0 DISCLAIMER ....................................................................................................... 2
3.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY ..................................................................................... 3 3.1 Safety in use : windows ................................................................................. 3 3.2 Safety in use : additional requirements for doors ................................ 4
4.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE .......................................................................... 4
5.0 PROTECTION ..................................................................................................... 5
6.0 SURVEY AND INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 6 6.1 General ............................................................................................................... 6 6.1.1 Removal of windows ................................................................................. 7 6.1.2 Removal of sub-sills .................................................................................. 7 6.1.3 Removal of ‘ box-sash ’ windows .......................................................... 7 6.1.4 Structural bay windows ............................................................................ 7 6.1.5 Bearing plates .............................................................................................. 7 6.2 New frame preparation ................................................................................ 8 6.2.1 Fixing details ................................................................................................ 8 6.2.2 Drainage ...................................................................................................... 11 6.3 Installation of glass .................................................................................... 11 6.3.1 Window glazing packer positions ..................................................... 11 6.3.2 Door glazing packer positions ............................................................. 12 6.4 Site glazing and inspection ...................................................................... 12
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Any information , including text , diagrams and photographs contained in this document are for general information purposes only and are provided entirely at the user ’ s risk . You should apply your own judgement in making use of any content , including , without limitation , the use of any information contained therein as the basis for any decisions . The VEKA UK Group shall not be responsible or liable , directly or indirectly , in any way for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of , or in connection with the use of , or reliance on , any such information contained herein .
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Please ensure that these instructions are followed at all times , failure to do so may invalidate your VEKA UK Group guarantee .
7.0 CLEANING , MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY IN USE ............................ 13 7.1 Vents and ventilation ................................................................................. 13 7.2 Internal condensation ................................................................................ 13 7.3 External condensation ............................................................................... 13 7.4 Cleaning ........................................................................................................... 14 7.4.1 PVC-U frames ............................................................................................. 14 7.4.2 Glass .............................................................................................................. 14 7.4.3 Hardware .................................................................................................... 14 7.5 Component replacement ........................................................................... 14 7.6 Maintenance .................................................................................................. 14 7.6.1 General ......................................................................................................... 14 7.6.2 Casement window .................................................................................... 15 7.6.3 Tilt and turn window .............................................................................. 16 7.6.4 Vertical slider sash window .................................................................. 17 7.6.5 Top Swing window ................................................................................... 18 7.6.6 Entrance door ............................................................................................. 19 7.6.7 Folding sliding doors ................................................................................ 20 7.6.8 Sliding patio doors ................................................................................... 21 7.6.9 Tilt and slide patio doors ........................................................................ 22
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