Centor Integrated Doors Care and maintenance
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Care and maintenance Centor Integrated Doors

Keep your doors beautiful Thank you for choosing a Centor Integrated Door for your home. The world is beautiful and, at Centor, we believe in connecting people with the world outside by creating inside-outside living without the compromises. Not only are our products beautiful, they are engineered for all seasons, climates and times of day so you can enjoy the world around you both now and for years to come. We want you to experience the joy of connecting with the beautiful world outside – be it a cool breeze on a lovely summer afternoon or a cosy winter night watching the snow fall...

Everyday use Your Centor Integrated Door is designed to operate beautifully. However, inappropriate operation can cause serious damage that is not covered under warranty. Give your doors the care they deserve by operating them gently. If you notice they are not operating satisfactorily, contact your Centor Integrated Dealer immediately. In the meantime, refrain from using them until the issue can be resolved. Be mindful of wind Folding or swinging doors left unrestrained can be thrown about violently by sudden wind gusts – causing damage to the doors and nearby floors and walls. Always...

Be mindful of rain and moisture Centor’s integrated shades and screens are both made from fabrics that are resistant to water damage. However, shade fabrics in particular can be stained by water spreading dust or other contaminants unevenly across the surface of the fabric. Therefore, only use the shades while the doors are closed so that it does not get wet from rain. Localised wetting should be dabbed away immediately to minimise the risk of staining. Be sure your shade or screen is dry before rolling it away. Rolling away a wet fabric slows down the drying process and can lead to mildew...

Locking and unlocking your doors Access handle Locking your door handle on the passage door is a two-step process whether you are inside or outside: 1. First, engage the auxiliary bolts by lifting the handle upwards. Engaging the auxiliary bolts does not lock the door. Lock the mechanism by rotating the key through 360°. (Note the key will only turn in one direction). When locked, the lever can no longer be operated from either inside or outside – check this by attempting to open the door.

Unlocking the door handle is also a two-step process. 1. Rotate the key through 360° to unlock the mechanism. Unlock the door by pushing the handle downwards. This retracts the auxiliary bolts and also retracts the door latch.

AutoLatch™ Folding door pairs and passive door panels are automatically locked when you close the door. Just pull the panel closed to engage the magnetic bolts in the head and sill. To unlock the AutoLatch™, just lift the concealed lever. If you have a keyed AutoLatchTM, then additionally you can key lock the doors. The key cylinder is concealed in the edge of the stile near the glass, and the locking operation is a 45° turn of the key which creates a distinct click, and when locked the lever can no longer be operated.

Using 3, 5 and 7-panel doors in one direction Folding doors where three, five or seven panels operate from one side of the opening are a wonderful space saving solution, but it is important to be aware of the correct operating procedure for these configurations. Improper operation will cause the handle end of the leading door panel to drop when the doors are open, potentially damaging your doorsill or the adjacent floor. Do: 1. Open the access panel fully and secure it back against the next panel before releasing the bifold panel pair(s). Close the bifold pairs first, then finally close the...

Close the next set of folding door pairs, using the recessed handle on the edge of the door to pull them closed. Finally, step outside and using the edge of the access panel, close the door behind you.

1. Open all of the doors before securing the access panel against the panel next to it. 2. Close the doors by grabbing the door handle and pulling the access panel away from the open door stack. If you use the access panel to pull the doors closed, the outside edge of the access panel could drag along the ground causing damage to both the floor and doors.

Frequency These cleaning procedures need to be carried out according to the following schedule in order to maintain the validity of your Centor warranty: • General environments 6 monthly • Coastal & industrial environments* 3 monthly *Coastal environments are defined as any residency within two kilometres of a body of salt water. General Vacuum floor channels regularly to remove debris. A build-up of sand, leaves or animal hair can affect the operation of your door, screen and/or shade.

Doorframe and glass – exterior Choose a time when the door is out of strong, direct sunlight for cleaning. Strong sunlight may leave watermarks as water dries before you can wipe them away. Recommended process: 1. First remove loose, dry contaminants from the surface of the door – (particularly sand and dirt from the sill area) using a soft brush and a vacuum cleaner, being careful not to scratch the paint by rubbing. Gently hose down the door, to flush away as much surface contamination as possible. Do not use high pressure as this may force water inside your home, wetting interior wall...

In coastal locations, salt-spray may leave visible water marks on the glass that are difficult to remove. Try applying a 1:1 mix of water and white vinegar after the glass has already been cleaned. Do not leave the solution on for more than five minutes as vinegar is acidic, and therefore, corrosive. Wash the residue away by thoroughly flushing all surfaces of the door and surrounding floor finishes with plenty of clean water. Using a blade to remove contaminants from the glass is likely to leave visible scratches. Call your Centor dealer for advice if you cannot wash contaminants away....

Factory finished wood The finish on wood surfaces will deteriorate with time and physical handling (e.g. around door handles), and is worsened in harsh environments. It is important to monitor wood finishes and to reapply a compatible* finish before raw wood is exposed. Once exposed, stained finishes and deteriorated wood require a much more substantial restoration. * Contact Centor for factory applied finishes or your builder for finishes applied on site. Hardware and handles Wipe with a mild detergent and a soft, damp cloth and allow to dry. Avoid abrasive cleaning solutions and cloths....