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Introduction
Design
Design, shop drawings and development by Factory Furniture Ltd.
Manufacture
Factory Furniture manufactured components. Products are assembled in Factory workshops, checked and
dispatched ready for installation. Replacement products or components thereof should be ordered direct from
Factory Furniture Ltd.
Copyright
The design copyright for the product and drawing copyright remains the sole property of Factory Furniture Ltd.
General Specifications
Circular Tree Guard & Grille
Metric
length 1130mm | width 1130mm | height 1500mm*
Imperial
length 3’ 8½” | width 3’ 8½” | height 4’ 11”
* Not inc100mm below ground level
Approx Weight
85kg
Detailed Material & Finish Specifications
Timber Handrail
• Manufactured from FSC
®
certified tropical hardwood
(other FSC timber options available
upon request).
• Profiled and left untreated as standard
(oil or microporous woodstain treatment available
on request)
• Manufactured from 4 parts - pair for each half of frame are joined by loose tongue joint
• Supported on frame - attached with 8 no. fixing points each half
Frame
• Manufactured from stainless steel - satin polished finish
• 2 no. stainless steel ‘eyes’ for securing tree
• Fixed to plate welded to grille via 10 no. fixing points
Grille
• Grille and grille frame manufactured from mild steel - hot dipped galvanised finish
• Grille comes in two parts for ease of installation. Each half fixed to grille frame with 4 no. fixing points
• Grille frame is root fixed 100mm below ground level
General Maintenance
(Recommended Schedule & Guidelines)
Daily/Weekly/Monthly
(or as adopted)
Visual checks of ring, frame and grille - check all items for superficial or physical damage.
Three Monthly
Clean all items as detailed below check all fixings are seated correctly; inspect timber for serious damage and
splinters.
Six Monthly
Secure all fixings; full clean as detailed below; check that tree guard is firmly secured to the ground
Specific Maintenance Details
FSC Timber
Clean with a stiff brush once per year, especially in more exposed locations, in order to prevent a verdigris type
build up on the timber surface. Ideally this should be completed in early spring. During the cleaning stage, all
exposed timber surfaces should be inspected for splits and splinters. Any splinters and graffiti should be removed
and the surface sanded with 100 grit sandpaper in order to remove any uneven / sharp edges or surfaces.
During the first few months after installation the tannin naturally occurring in the timber may leach out and
cause a brown staining on the bases. This may be removed with a light solution of household bleach and water.
Stainless Steel
(polished stainless steel only)
Clean as required, but at least every three months, using a stainless steel polish and a lint free cloth. To remove
ground in dirt, a stainless steel finishing pad may be required.
Galvanised
For general cleaning using a damp cloth and warm soapy water only. Scourers and abrasive cleaners are NOT
suitable for this type of finish and may damage it. Before using any cleaning agents to remove graffiti etc. try on
a small, inconspicuous area first to avoid causing more unsightly damage.
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