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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.
Corten Steel
Clean as required (but at least every three months) with
warm soapy water.
Polyester Powder Coated & Galvanised Surfaces
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.
Repairs
FSC Timber
For light damage, please see section on specific
maintenance details above. For instances of heavy
damage, the timber item should be replaced. Please
order against the part number reference in the
reordering section towards the end of this manual.
Galvanised Surfaces
For light damage to hot dipped galvanised finishes
repair using a high performance cold galvanising zinc
spray (70% zinc or above). Spray application should
be carried out in accordance with approved methods
detailed by the product manufacturer. Please note that
it is advisable to use professional painters to achieve
best results when touching up larger areas.
Polyester Powder Coated Surfaces
For light damage (scratches, chips etc.) repair using
touch-up paint to match original colour (available
from Factory Furniture Ltd). Paint application should
be carried out in accordance with approved methods
detailed by the paint manufacturer. Please note that
it is advisable to use professional painters to achieve
best results when touching up larger areas. Products
for respraying larger areas are available from Factory
Furniture Ltd.
Heavy Damage
In the event of serious damage to any component,
replacements should be ordered from Factory Furniture
Ltd. Should further assistance be required (or if the
product needs to be disassembled for any reason),
please contact Factory Furniture for detailed technical
advice.
Installation Instructions
All installation works to be carried out by competent
personnel - install as complete unit.
Steel Rakt Bench (0.6m)
1.
Install suitable foundation pads (see illustration)
with top face at ground level.
2.
Position bench in correct orientation with base
plates centrally on foundation pads.
3.
Unbolt and remove bench slat assembly to access
base fixing points, and place carefully to one side.
4.
Mark hole positions through base plates. Corner
benches are not fixed to ground only to adjacent
benches.
5.
Remove the bench; drill holes Ø12mm x 90mm
deep (or as bolt manufacturer’s recommendations)
6.
Clear debris from holes.
7.
Reposition bench unit and fix to foundation pads
using 4 no. zinc-coated M10 x 75mm sleeve
anchors per bench tightened to 50Nm (or as per
manufacturer’s instruction).
8.
If a number of benches are to be installed in a run
then bolt benches together using M8 nuts and bolts
provided ensuring that each bench is separated
from the next with a join spacer (provided).
9.
Re-attach bench slat assembly to base using M8
bolts provided. (Link and corner benches have no
slat assembly).
10.
Check level and reinstate ground if necessary.
