Security Door Care & Maintenance

Care & Maintenance for Doors, Grilles, Gates and Enclosures

The effects of ultra violet light, pollution, dirt, grime and salt deposits can all accumulate on your powder coated surface over time. To extend the effective life of powder coatings and protect any warranty requirements, a very simple regular maintenance program should be implemented for the removal of any residues.

As a general rule, cleaning should take place every 3-6 months. However, in areas where pollutants are more prevalent especially in coastal or industrial regions, a cleaning program should be carried out on a more frequent basis (refer to maintenance chart).

Care & Maintenance for Powder Coated Surface

Carefully remove any loose deposits with a wet sponge.
Use a soft brush (non abrasive) or cloth, and mild household detergent solution to remove dust, salt and other deposits.
Rinse off with clean fresh water.

Detergents that recommend the use of gloves when handling should be avoided as this is a good indication that the detergent is harsh and, therefore unsuitable for cleaning your powder coating.

If paint splashes, sealants or other residue need to be removed, then either methylated spirits, turpentine, or white spirits may be used safely.

Care & Maintenance Chart

Environment	Maintenance/Cleaning Intervals	Environmental Definition
Beach	Fortnightly	Up to 1km from salt water or heavy industrial
Marine	1 Month	Between 1-5 km from salt water or heavy industrial
Metro	3 Months	Between 5-10 km from salt water or heavy industrial
Suburban	4 Months	Between 10-20 km from salt water or heavy industrial
Rural	4 Months	Between 20-50 km from salt water or heavy industrial
Bush	6 Months	Over 50 km from salt water or heavy industrial

 *Some installations may require extra maintenance / cleaning due to local environmental conditions.

Care & Maintenance for Door Hardware

Handles: Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of furniture polish will help prolong the life of the lacquer. DO NOT use metal polish or abrasive cleaners.

Lock/Cylinder: After locking the door always remove the key from the lock and store away from the security door. Be sure to have easy access to the key in case of emergency. Operating the key on one side of the door while a second key is inserted on the other side of the lock will damage the lock.

IRON CURTIANS REMINDS YOU THAT SMOKE DETECTORS MUST BE FITTED FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY IF WINDOW GRILLES ARE INSTALLED.