Astroflame FingerKeeper User manual
Finger Keeper - Installation Guide
I nt r o d u c t i o n
The purpose of this document is to give guidance to approved contractors and suppliers who are engaged in
the fitting of safety and protection devices to doors for the safety of children and adults in the public and
private sector using the Astro Fingerkeeper.
T he A s t r o F i n ge r Ke ep er S ys t em
The Astro FIngerkeeper is a simple device that covers the hinge side of a door and prevents fingers from
being trapped between the door and the frame Once fitted it guarantees that fingers are safe from painful
injuries caused by chilfren trapping their fingers in doors.
Fits most door types
A v ai l a bi l i ty
Available as 980mm or 1960mm lengths
Colours White, Brown, Black, Beige, Red, Grey, Blue, Yellow Teak and Beech.
I ns t a l l a t i o n
Check condition of door, ie hinges, its vertical plumbness etc. If in poor condition please call us before
fitting.
As 95% of doors are two metres high finger protecta is cut to 1.960 metres in length making cutting a very
rare requirement during fitting. If you need to cut to size ensure the finger protecta is not more than 20mm
short of the door top or bottom, unless fitting for toddlers only, ensure no more than 20mm from the
bottom.
Where footplates or kickplates are encountered always try to fit finger protecta device over them, except
in extreme cases where they are just too thick to get over and in these rare situations the installer must
bring the matter to the attention of the customer, who must then decide to either remove, cut and refit
the kick plate or run the risk of an accident.
1.
With the door in the closed
position , place the wooden marker
block (supplied) vertically against
the frame.
With a pencil held at the side of the
block on the frame side,slide the
block from the top of the door to
the bottom,ensuring that the pencil
moves in conjunction with the block
leaving a pencil mark guideline
down the frame.
2.
With the door still in the closed
position, place the wooden marker block
vertically against the door and repeat the
same process of step 1, thereby leaving a
pencil guideline on both the door and the
frame.
3.
Now wedge the door in the fully
open position. (For metal doors and
kick-plates pre-drill with 2.5mm drill
bit.)
4.
Remove one layer only of the double
sided tape from each side of the
Fingerkeeper
device.
6.
Repeat this procedure to attach the
Fingerkeeper device to the door itself.
5.
Line up the edge of the Fingerkeeper
parallel to the guideline/pencil line on the
frame. Press firmly to hold in position
before finally securing with the screws
(provided) ensuring that there is a screw in
every hole of the device.
Please ensure you use the screws provided or an exact size and type of screw (3/8"no 4 size
flange-head self tapping screws type C)
Once fitted the device should be in position as shown in the animation below.
M a i n t en a n ce
Clean with a damp cloth. Keep a maintenance record for the product.
Constant kicking or striking of the device could cause the device to rip, tear or be dislodged from its fixing -
check regularly.
C o m p l ia n c e
Astro Fingerkeeper is manufactured in the EU, meeting the highest quality standard in compliance with ISO
EN 9001:2000 . For test certification contact Astroflame Fireseals technical department.
S t o ra g e an d d is p o s a l
Astro Fingerkeeper is not affected by the outdoor environment. However for long term storage and ease of
installation, it is recommended that it should be stored indoors. No shelf life is given as this product will not
deteriorate in storage.
For additional testing, certification or technical information please contact ASTROFLAME FIRESEALS LTD.
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As part of our policy of ongoing improvements, we reserve the right to modify, alter or change product specifications without giving
notice. Product illustrations are representations only. All information contained in this document is provided for guidance only, and as
ASTROF AME FIRESEA S TD has no control over the installation methods of the products, or of the prevailing site conditions, no
warranties expressed or implied are intended to be given as to the actual performance of the products mentioned or referred to, and
no liability whatsoever will be accepted for any loss, damage or injury arising from the use of the information given of products
mentioned or referred to herein.
The above information to the best of our knowledge is true and accurate and based upon current test data and is supplied for your
guidance only. Customers should satisfy themselves
to the suitability of the product in its intended use and no guarantee is given or implied since the conditions of actual use are beyond
our control. ASTROflame (Fireseals) td, disclaim any liability for loss, damage or other expense arising from the use of information,
data or products mentioned or referred to and reserve the right to change any details or specifications without notice.
Astroflame (Fire Seals) td. Intumescent House
Unit 8, The IO Centre, Stephenson Road, Segensworth
FAREHAM, ENG AND PO15 5RU
tel 0800 023 2482
(01329 844500)
fax 0800 023 2483
(01329 844600)
intl
tel +44 1329 844500 fax +44 1329 844600
email sales@astroflame.com
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