Operation Reynaers Aluminium systems

Operation of windows

1. Turn and tilt window
2. Tilt before turn window
3. Side hung window opening inward
4. Double casement window
5. Top hung outward projecting window
6. Parallel outward opening window

Operation of doors

1. Single door
2. Double door
3. Pivoting door 
4. Swing door 

By operating the handle of a turn and tilt window, the window can first be opened inwards completely and in second position, the window can be opened in ventilation position.

Operating the handle of the tilt before turn window will first allow the window to tilt for ventilation purposes. In second position the window can be opened completely inwards. 
A specific application of the tilt before turn mechanism is realized in combination with a lockable handle: this handle will always allow the tilt position for ventilation, but will prevent unauthorized persons from opening the window completely.

By operating the handle, the window sash can be opened for inward turning. 
A handle position with the handle pointing upwards is not possible.

A double casement window consists out of 2 sashes with a specific opening sequence. The handle is mounted on the active sash. This active sash can be equipped with a side hung, a turn and tilt or a tilt before turn mechanism. 
In order to open the inactive (or casement) sash, the active sash needs be opened inwards completely. The inactive sash is equipped with locking bolts or a central locking mechanism. By unlocking these bolts or central locking mechanism, the inactive sash can be opened in sidehung position. To close the window, simply reverse the order.

By operating the handle, the window sash is projected towards the outside, with limited opening angles. A position with the handle pointing downwards is not possible.

By operating the handle(s) and pushing the window outward, the window sash can be opened towards the outside. For a motorised version, the window is opened by pushing the button.

To open a single door, push the handle downwards while pulling (inward opening) or pushing (outward opening) the door. To close the door, leave the handle in its original horizontal position and simply push or pull until the door is closed.

A double door consists out of two sections with a specific opening sequence. The door is equipped with a handle and the casement is equipped with locking bolts or central locking.
In order to open the second door, open the first door as indicated in the previous chapters. Subsequently, the locking bolts need to be unlocked before opening the second door. To close the doors, simply reverse the order.

This element is equipped with either a normal or a fixed handle. By operating the handle, the door sash will pivot around the vertical central axis.

• Fixed handle: grab the handle and simply push or pull the door.
• Handle-operated: to open the element, push the handle downwards while pulling or pushing the door.

There are three options for locking a Pivot Door:

1. Single lock: the door operates as any other door.
2. Double lock manual: to open the door, unlock both cylinder locks by turning the key until the end. While unlocked,
   the pivoting door can be opened and closed as any other door.
3. Double automatic lock: both locks are electrically synchronized and the door operates as any other door.

A MasterLine 8 Pivot Door should always be equipped with an opening limiter to avoid damage
when being opened past its maximum opening angle.

Warning: 

• In case of power failure the door will remain closed. Therefore this door should not be the only access/exit to the building. To continue operating the lock or motor in case of power failure, an optional battery pack can be installed. If the automatic lock is also provided with cylinder locks, it is still possible to open the door manually. This requires that both locks are operated at the same
  time (for wide doors this may require two people.)
• Do not use large pivoting doors with gusts of wind or risk of draft due to risk of damage.

A swing door is a single or double door where the vents open both towards the inside and the outside. Typically used in commercial/public buildings, because of their inherent anti finger pinch design, and less sensitive and hence more durable components.

Swing doors can be pulled open by handles or handle bars, or pushed open.

There are 3 types of opening mechanisms:

1. Handle operated: in order to open the sliding element, turn the handle to a horizontal position (quarter turn) and slide the window open. To close the element, simply reverse the order.
2. Sliding elements with a fixed handle are locked and unlocked by turning the cylinder.
3. Integrated handle: the sliding door is unlocked by sliding up the mechanism inside the handle. You will have a visual feedback of a green sticker when the door is unlocked. To lock the door, simply reverse the order and a red sticker will be visible.

By turning the door handle 180° into the sliding position, the sash is raised by several millimeters. In order to close the sash, slide it into the closed position and lower it again by turning the handle 180° from the downward to the upward position. If the lift sliding door is equipped with a locking mechanism, unlock it before operating the handle.
It is possible to put the sliding system into a locked ventilation stand. Lower the sliding element +/- 12 mm before the closed position. This leaves a slight space for ventilation, while keeping unauthorized persons from entering.

For 3 or more vents, lift all individual vents before opening. 

The open corner is an opening type that is used when you have a free opening in a corner, where you want to connect inside and outside living space without any vertical boundaries. 

The open corner can have 2 or more opening vents, which usually have a preferred opening sequence: primary vent (to be opened first) vs. secondary vent (to be opened after the primary vent).

In case of sliding doors it is very straight forward: unlock the vents and start opening the primary vent, and then the secondary vent. Closing is done in the reverse order. First you close the secondary vent, then the primary vent.

With lift and slide doors you unlock and turn the handle 180° to lift ánd then open the primary vent, then do the same on the secondary vent. If you lift both vents before moving any of them, they might remain locked in lifted position. Closing is again done in the reverse order. You start by closing the secondary vent and lowering it into its end position. Then you do the same for the primary vent. 

A pocket door is a variant of a sliding or lift and slide door, where 1 or more vents slide into a hollow space in the wall. The vents are opened one by one and slide fully in front of each other, and this requires special handles that are flush with the profile when not in use, and can pop out during use. The combination with a motorised solution enables you to remove the handles altogether, and you don’t have to worry about the sequence of opening/closing the vents.  

To open a manual pocket door, the first action is folding the recessed handle towards you, and then rotate it 180° (like the standard lift and slide handle) to lift the vent. After lifting, the handle can be tucked away again, and the vent can be moved. Repeat for any of the next vents, and open them all until they are hidden inside the cavity of the wall. In the ideal situation, the vents are now completely flush with the wall next to them.

To close the doors again, another recessed pull handle can be found on the exposed face of the first vent. By pressing on the top of the thin metal part, the bottom part hinges outward exposing a hook. This hook allows you to pull out the first vent from the wall, and gradually pull out any other vents that are also inside the wall cavity. When all vents are in the closed position, you have to lower them again by folding out the handles again, and turning them 180° back in the other direction. 

To open the folding element completely, open the first sash by turning the handle to the open position.
The first sash must be positioned 90° to the rail and consequently, you can open the second handle. Once the second handle is open, you can open the second sash by pulling (inward opening) or pushing (outward opening) the secondary handle, and also position it in a 90° angle.
To close the folding door, push the secondary handle (inward opening) or pull the secondary handle together with the auxiliary handle on the hinge (outward opening) until the sashes are positioned on top of the rail. Close the door by putting the handle in downward position. The primary sash can be closed consequently.

• Windows, doors, sliding systems and folding doors should be installed in a vertical plane. Only dedicated systems with specific hardware can be installed in a slanted position. 
• When closing a window, it may be necessary to overcome the resistance of a sealing gasket. Other forms of resistance or obstruction cannot be considered as normal use.
• Special hardware is required for windows with high security against burglary.
• Open windows only have a screening purpose and do not comply with the requirements of wind and water tightness, sound proofing, thermal insulation and high security against burglary.
• In case of wind and draught, windows and doors should be closed to prevent slamming of the vent causing damage or injury.
• A fixed position of the window and door sashes should only be attained with dedicated hardware as described further in this manual.

• Load on the handle can cause damage to the locking mechanism.
• Operate the element handles only in the direction of the arrow as indicated in the manual and only up to the rotation stop. The handle
  and operating mechanism can be damaged otherwise.
• The anti-error device assures the correct operation of the handle by blocking any incorrect movements to avoid dangerous situations. The device blocks the movement of the handle to the next position, unless the window sash is completely pushed to the frame.