IMSA FeneGuard User manual

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INTRODUCTION
Read t is guide carefully before installing t e FeneGuard® safety cable. It gives instructions for
t e installation of t e cable, w at to pay attention to and ow to install it in more complex cases.
N.B. The descri tions and drawings in this guide must not be considered strictly binding. We
reserve the right to make modifications without being obliged to u date the guide every time.
IMPORTANT!
Different materials and ty es of windows rofiles require different ty es of mounting
accessories. Consult the window rofile manufacturer or su lier for information about the
most suitable screws to use.
In any case, the FeneGuard® safety cable must be installed by a rofessional installer who
knows how the various ty es of windows work.
The installer is res onsible for the correct mounting of the system, the secure tightening of the
screws and the correct o ening/closing of the window.
The warranty covers solely the FeneGuard® safety cable and not its installation and/or im ro er
use.
If an accident has occurred, the FeneGuard® safety cable must always be re laced!

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SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Read t ese instructions before installing t e FeneGuard® safety cable.
2. Wear a safety elmet and protective goggles
3. Wear safety gloves
4. Take care not to trap your ands and fingers in t e window
5. Use fall protection devices

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PARTS OF THE FENEGUARD® SAFETY CABLE
1. Aluminium perforated fixing plate dim. 39.5x10x12mm
2. 7x19 AISI 316 steel wire, lengt 375mm, diameter 2.5mm
3. Spring, lengt 100mm
4. AISI 304 stainless steel pressed tube, lengt 25mm
5. Copper pressed tube, lengt 10mm
FeneGuard® is also available in size XL, steel wire length 500mm. T is "non standard" size is used
for awning windows wit wide opening of t e leaf casement.
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POSSIBLE USES OF THE FENEGUARD® SAFETY CABLE
T e Feneguard® safety cable as been designed for use on most types of windows, bot on t ose
already present on t e market for decades and newer types.
T e windows can be in metal (aluminium, iron, etc.) or in uPVC or wood.
6 screws are needed for the installation of the FeneGuard® safety cable.
WARNING
Every window has its own s ecific
characteristics, such as the ty e of material
used (iron, aluminium, PVC, wood, etc.), the
way it is assembled, how the various
accessories are installed (fixing, closing
systems etc.), different o ening ossibilities,
etc.
Before installation, it is essential to know all
the characteristics of the window rofile to
decide where to osition the FeneGuard®
safety cable and what ty e of screws to use.
Always contact the window rofile
su lier or manufacturer for
information about what ty e of
screws to use.

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TYPES OF WINDOWS ON WHICH FENEGUARD® CAN BE USED
T e FeneGuard® safety cable as been tested and certified on various types of windows. T e
instructions for applying t e cable are given below for t e various types of windows.
Tilt and turn single sash/casement window
T e Feneguard® safety cable must be installed
as ig as possible on t e inge side.
Maximum load of the sash: 174 kg
Tilt and turn double sash/casement window
T e Feneguard® safety cable must be installed
as ig as possible on t e inge side of bot
sas es.
Maximum load of each sash: 174 kg
Awning windows (to hinged)
2 FeneGuard® safety cables
must be used
On awning windows, t e cable must be
positioned on bot sides, above t e opening
arms.
In the case of installation below the o ening
arms, check if it is necessary to use the XL
version of FeneGuard® (length 500 mm)
Maximum load of the sash: 200 kg

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Awning windows (side hinged)
2 FeneGuard® safety cables
must be installed
On awning windows, t e cable must be
positioned on bot sides, above t e opening
arms.
In the case of installation below the o ening
arms, check if it is necessary to use the XL
version of FeneGuard® (length 500 mm)
Maximum load of the sash: 200 kg
Ho er window (bottom hinged)
2 FeneGuard® safety cables
must be installed
On opper windows, internally, t e cable must
be positioned on bot sides, below t e
opening arms.
In the case of installation below the o ening
arms, check if it is necessary to use the XL
version of FeneGuard® (length 500 mm)
Maximum load of the sash: 200 kg
Exterior Window Shutter
T e FeneGuard® safety cable can also be
installed on exterior s utters.
A safety cable s ould be installed on eac
s utter.
Maximum load of the shutter: 174 kg

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HOW TO INSTALL THE FENEGUARD® SAFETY CABLE
After obtaining information about t e type of t e window profile and type of screws to use, install
t e cable following t e instructions below.
TIP: Before fixing the cable with screws, it is a good idea to try to fix it using double sided ta e.
In this way you can choose the best osition for the cable and check that the window o ens and
closes correctly with the cable attached.
INSTALLATION ON TRADITIONAL "TILT&TURN" WINDOWS
Open t e window as wide as possible.
Position t e FeneGuard® cable on t e
fixed part of t e window, wit t e spring
extended and facing upwards.
If necessary, the art of the cable with
the s ring can be installed on the sash
(inversion of the cable). The safety cable
works also in this mode.
Leave a space of at least 2-3 cm from t e
ead.
After fixing t e first perforated plate, pull
t e cable to fix t e second perforated
plate onto t e sas .
T e spring compresses w en you pull t e
cable. Do not pull it to its maximum
lengt . Leave at least 1 cm of spring
visible.
If t e window cannot be opened to an
angle of 180°, leave at least 2 cm of
spring visible.
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Now fix t e second plate using t e
screws recommended by t e window
profile supplier or manufacturer.
The FeneGuard® safety system is now
installed.
Check that the window o ens
and closes correctly!
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INSTALLATION ON AWNING OR HOPPER WINDOWS
Open t e window as wide as possible.
Position t e FeneGuard® safety cable so t at it
it does not interfere wit t e window opening
and closing movements.
If necessary, the art of the cable with the
s ring can be installed on the sash (inversion
of the cable). The safety cable works also in
this mode.
Fix t e aluminium plates and tig ten t e
screws as s own in t e instructions
"Installation on normal tilt&turn windows"
from point 1 to point 5.
T e rig t type of screws for t e window frame
must be used.
Consult the window rofile manufacturer or
su lier for information about the right screws to
use for the window.
After installing the FeneGuard® safety cable,
check that the window o ens and closes
correctly!
Check that the cable does not interfere with the
side o ening arms!