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General Maintenance
(Recommended Schedule & Guidelines)
Daily/Weekly/Monthly
(or as adopted)
Visual checks of seat top, back and bases - 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 seat/bench 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.
Polyester Powder Coated & 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.
Granite / Concrete
Clean with a stiff brush once per year, especially in
more exposed locations, in order to prevent a verdigris
type build up on the surface. Ideally, this should be
completed in early spring.
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.
Stainless Steel
Light damage (surface scratches etc.) can be removed
using an emery pad (240 grit) and freeing oil such as
‘WD40’. Care should be taken to follow the direction
of the brushing grain. It is recommended that a trial
repair be carried out on an unimportant surface first. No
corrosive cleaners or other abrasives should be used.
Any contamination, particularly carbon steel scuffs from
vehicles, should be quickly removed to avoid corrosion.
Polyester Powder Coated & Galvanised 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
