Technical Info:

Door Closer Fitting Instructions

Ball bearing hinges are supplied ready lubricated by the manufacturer to ensure smooth operation of hinge leaves when fitted to doors. In some cases after installation there will be signs to varying degrees of clear oil seepage. If left for a period of time and particularly in high usage areas such as toilets the oil will combine with atmospheric dust and darken in colour.

To avoid the mixture of dust and oil acting as a grinding paste on the ball bearings, which accelerates wear, it is recommended that the product be cleaned periodically. How often the product is cleaned is based on the environment in which it is fitted combined with the assessment of the maintenance officer.

It is also advised that the product is lubricated at 25,000 cycle intervals to maintain optimum efficiency of the hinge. However a simple monthly cleaning programme will be sufficient for all low usage areas such as cupboard doors and a fortnightly program is advised for high usage areas such as toilets. This will ensure your products lifespan is maximised and also visually acceptable to the environment in which is fitted.

At UAP we are constantly striving to improve on the products we already supply as well as develop new, pioneering ranges and practical product solutions.

With an in house testing centre and product developer, each stage of the development process is thorough, from the initial design right down to the final product. In house 3D printing technology allows for further and more precise advancement of our products which are then expertly manufactured and put through stringent testing conditions using in house test equipment – ensuring all products are designed to the highest standards: 

BS EN 1154 Testing

BS EN 1154 classifies door furniture by using a 6 digit coding system. A similar classification applies to all building hardware product standards so that complementary items of hardware can be specified to, for instance, a common level of corrosion resistance, category of use, etc. Each digit refers to a particular feature of the product measured against the standard’s performance requirements.

Digit 1 – Category of Use

Four categories of use are identified:
– Grade 3: For closing doors from at least 105° open
– Grade 4: For closing doors from 180° open

Digit 2 – Number of Test Cycles

Only one test duration is identified for door closers manufactured to this standard:
– Grade 8: 500,000 test cycles

Digit 3 – Door Mass/Size

Seven door mass grades and related door closer power sizes are identified according to the the following (Where a door closer provides a range of power sizes both the minimum and maximum sizes are identified):

Digit 4 – Suitability for Fire/Smoke Door Use

Two grades of suitability are identified for door closing devices manufactured to this standard:
– Grade 0: not suitable for fire/smoke resistant door assemblies
– Grade 1: suitable for fire/smoke resistant door assemblies subject to satisfactory assessment of the contribution of the door closer to the fire resistance of the specified fire/smoke door assemblies. Such assessment is beyond the scope of this European standard (see EN 1634-1).

Digit 5 – Safety

All door closers are required to satisfy the essential requirements of safety in use. Therefore, only grade 1 is identified.

Digit 6 – Corrosion Resistance

Five grades of corrosion resistance are identified in accordance with EN 1670:
– Grade 0: no defined corrosion resistance.
– Grade 1: mild resistance.
– Grade 2: moderate resistance.
– Grade 3: high resistance.
– Grade 4: very high resistance.

Brochures and Tech Sheets:

UAP Door Closer Technical Sheet

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Door Security Guarantee 2018

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Door Security Guarantee:

UAP Ltd distributes a wide range of door security products, including but not restricted to door chains; door restrictors; cylinder guards; door stays; door closers; cabin hooks; security mail bags and rack bolt sets.

We guarantee the door security products and finishes against the following:

Surface Coating Failure

Coating Guarantee = the sooner of “the guarantee supplied for the door or window from the manufacturer” or “2 years inland.”

We guarantee that the door security products will not tarnish on the door or window for the guarantee period given above subject to;

1. The door security products are applied to a window, door or door panel, and no item of door or window furniture on the window, door or door panel are sealed or fixed using any form of silicone sealant or the like.

2. The door security product is fixed correctly and the right way around using the correct fixings, and are not scratched or damaged at any time during the installation process or thereafter.

3. The door security product is installed inland (defined as 25 miles from the coast or 5 miles from highly populated industrial areas) and are cleaned monthly with a moist cloth. At no point should any form of cleaning agents be used.

4. No claim will be accepted for any door security product that is scratched or mutilated or fitted incorrectly.

5. The guarantee only applies if the door security product is fixed to the original window or door for which it was bought and fitted by the installer. The guarantee will cease immediately if the door security product is removed from the original window, door or door panel.

Mechanical Failure

Mechanical Guarantee = the sooner of “the guarantee supplied for the door or window from the manufacturer” or “2 years.”

We guarantee that the door security product will not fail mechanically the door or window for the guarantee period given above subject to the conditions outlined above.

Claiming Under the Guarantee

Every product must be inspected before they are fitted on to a door, window frame or door panel for any defects. If any defects are found then the product must not be fitted and the fault reported immediately to UAP Limited. Any product fitted is assumed to have been inspected and approved as being fit for purpose.

To make a claim under the guarantee, UAP Limited must receive in writing the product code of the item, the full details of the problem, the date the product was purchased, the date of manufacture of the unit in question and the address of the installation.

We will require all ‘faulty’ items to be sent to ourselves at the address below by first class recorded delivery post. We will then examine the item in question and confirm whether the item is covered by the guarantee. If it is not covered by the guarantee we will advise you, the customer, in writing of the reason for rejecting the claim.

Limitations of the Guarantee

UAP Limited’s guarantee will be limited solely to the replacement of the item purchased from UAP. There is no liability whatsoever for consequential damages or costs, howsoever calculated or incurred. UAP Limited will enforce and rely fully upon their terms and conditions of sale in all aspects other than the limitation set out above. UAP will also pay for the cost of the recorded delivery, if and only if, the product is deemed to be covered by the terms of the guarantee set out above.

Payment of the Guarantee

UAP reserve the right to discharge the guarantee claim in the form of replacement products at the customer’s normal buying price at the time of the complaint being received by UAP Limited.

Time Limit on Guarantee Claims

UAP will only be liable for claims made within a maximum period of 10 years from the date of purchase of the products from UAP Limited.

Correspondence Address for all Guarantee Claims

Any guarantee claim must adhere to the system set out above in all respects and must be made in writing to: UAP Limited, Orbital 60, Dumers Ln, Bury, BL9 9UE.

The terms of this guarantee may be varied by UAP Limited at any time at our own discretion. Please see www.uapcorporate.com for up to date product guarantees.