Overview

The Europa Window Safety System is an integrated iron railing add-on within an aluminum frame featuring a built-in shutter sash. Compatible with Europa and prIMa series windows, it enhances security and burglar resistance while maintaining full window functionality. It can be retrofitted by replacing only the shutter sash.

System Description

• Double sash design: one sash with iron railing, one classic shutter sash.
• Both sashes open outward, rotating on a shared triple hinge axis.
• Supports installation of a 5-point locking system for improved security.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Aluminum alloy AIMgSi-0.5 F22 with 12 Webster hardness.
• Powder coating thickness minimum 75μm, QUALICOAT certified.
• Profile thickness ranges from 1.4 to 2 mm.
• Dimensional tolerances comply with EN 12020-02.
• Maximum railing sash size: 1000 x 2400 mm; minimum size: 540 x 540 mm.
• Maximum sash weight: 90 kg.
• Plastic inserts prevent direct contact between iron railing and aluminum sash to reduce wear.

Construction Types

• Single sash opening systems.
• Double sash opening systems.

Profiles and Components

Detailed profiles include theoretical weights and moments of inertia (Ix, Iy) for railing sash, shutter sash, segmented frames, covers, and additional profiles. Standard profile length is 6.0 m.

Construction Sections

Sectional drawings illustrate assembly and dimensions, showing side and top views with scales. Key profiles are combined with accessories (e.g., KL-3, KL-15, BL-13) and plastic inserts (PG-50201) to ensure structural integrity and proper fit.

Machining and Assembly Procedures

• Milling instructions for preparing sashes to fit the Domus 3-point lock system, including precise dimensions.
• Railing sash assembly involves forming a U-shaped frame, cutting railing to size, inserting it with plastic inserts, assembling the fourth side, and securing with cover profiles.
• Fixing points use ML-20 plastic blocks screwed into sash recesses to transfer weight to hinges and minimize deformation.
• Both sashes mount on a common triple coaxial hinge allowing synchronized rotation; the shutter sash locks onto the railing sash.

Cutting Instructions and Dimensional Specifications

Cutting dimensions depend on frame size (small, medium, large) and frame type ("Πι" shaped or perimeter). Formulas calculate height and width for frames, railing sashes, shutters, and metal railings, accounting for profile thickness and assembly gaps. Plastic wedges are excluded from measurements. Two frame thickness options (28mm and 38mm) have specific deductions. Instructions assume ideal cutting and assembly conditions.

Railing Types and Colors

Available colors: Black (9005 matte) and Grey (7024 matte), with additional colors on request. Designs include plain and X-shape iron railings with specified dimensions.

Corner Joints and Accessories

Various corner joint types for profile connections are described, including simple and crimping machine joints compatible with G.U. and ROTO systems. Accessories include plastic plugs, inserts, triple hinges (right and left), cylinders, mortise locks for shutters and railings, and iron railing panels with dimensions and color options.

Quality Control Methods

Geometrical Characteristics

• Nominal dimension tolerance: ±0.40 mm for critical dimensions (e.g., 50 mm).
• Straightness tolerance: max 3 mm deflection over 6 m bars supported at ends.
• Bending (warping) tolerance: max 2 mm at edges of 5-6 m bars, measured on flat surfaces.
• Profile weights are theoretical per EN 12020-2, excluding paint weight.

Electrostatic Paint Quality

• Surface coating inspected from 2 m distance at correct angle to ensure no visible defects, following QUALICOAT standards (which specify 3 m).

Key Recommendations and Best Practices

• Use plastic inserts to prevent metal-to-metal contact and reduce wear.
• Ensure proper alignment and fixing of railing sash to transfer loads to hinges and prevent deformation.
• Retrofitting possible by replacing only the shutter sash, simplifying installation on existing windows.
• Choose railing designs and colors to match aesthetic requirements.

Summary

The Europa Window Safety System provides a secure, aesthetically pleasing, and user-friendly solution for enhanced window protection. Its innovative double sash design with a shared hinge axis and 5-point locking system offers advanced burglar resistance without limiting window usability. Comprehensive technical data, profiles, machining, and cutting instructions support precise manufacturing and installation.

Company Information

Europa Profil Aluminium S.A., located in Inofita Viotia, Greece, specializes in aluminum extrusion. Contact details for factory and showroom are provided.