SECURITY SCREEN (GRILLE)

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Your Amplimesh security screen has been designed, manufactured and installed to the highest possible standard, to give you years of trouble free service.

The finishes that are applied to the Amplimesh® security products are of the highest quality available and are extremely durable and weather resistant but, like all fixtures around the home, will have dirt, dust and atmospheric pollutants deposited on them over time. Therefore, a regular care and maintenance program must be undertaken to preserve the longevity and good looks of your Amplimesh® security door and fufil your warranty requirements.

MAINTENANCE:
LOCKS: The locking devices which are incorporated in these products are complex mechanisms which require basic maintenance from time to time, to ensure continued trouble-free operation. This is especially important if they are not directly protected from the weather, or if they are frequently cleaned.

Door locks and wheels need to have their moving parts lubricated occasionally and an aerosol based lubricant with a nozzle, is ideal. To lubricate door locks, hold the handles down and spray lubricant into the latch bolt cavity, operate a few times to spread the lubricant around the moving parts. Door handle pivots and hinge pivot pins can be lubricated where they fit into the lock body.

It is not recommended to spray directly into the key slots of lock cylinders or onto the key. However, applied sparingly, dry graphite powder is a suitable lubricant for lock cylinders.

ALUMINIUM FRAME & GRILLE: In general, anodised or powder coated aluminium frame and grille in urban areas, should be cleaned every three months and in rural areas every six months. In industrial and marine environments (within 1km of the sea), monthly cold water washing as well as six monthly washes, with
warm water & detergent, is necessary.

NOTE: It is universally recognised some sunscreens adversely affect powder-coated finishes and this should be avoided near the product in question.

CLEANING:
ALUMINIUM FRAME & GRILLE:
To keep the security screen finish looking like new:

1 - Carefully remove any loose surface deposits with a wet sponge by gently rubbing.
2 - Clean by gently rubbing the surface with a soft brush (non-abrasive) and a dilute solution of a mild detergent, e.g., pH-neutral liquid hand or dishwashing detergent in warm water to remove dust, salt, and other deposits. For stubborn stains use only recommended solvents on the affected area, e.g., Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or methylated spirits and rinse off with clean water. Do not use other aggressive solvents.
3 - Anodised finishes with greasy deposits or hard to remove grime, should be cleaned with a soft cloth dipped in white spirit, turpentine or kerosene then wiped with a dry rag.
4 - Rinse the surfaces with clean fresh water after cleaning to remove all residues. A quick wipe-over with an absorbent cloth or chamois will prevent water marks from forming.

DO NOT under any circumstances use scourer pads, abrasive scouring cleaners or caustic solution as these will cause permanent damage to the finish.
DO NOT use solvents or harsh detergents on any of the Amplimesh® Security Screen.
DO NOT use aggressive solvents, thinners, petrol etc... on powder coating as these solvents will attack gloss levels and reduce its life expectancy.
DO NOT let any solvents used on anodised finishes come in contact with any rubber components as they can degrade them.
DO NOT expose your anodised/powder coatings to excessive heat, heaters or hot air guns - these may damage the coating.

DO NOT allow sunscreens to come into contact with powder coated services