Roto NT Series User manual

Window and Door Technology
Roto NT
The world’s biggest selling
Tilt&Turn hardware system for windows and balcony doors
Installation, maintenance and operation instructions
for timber and PVC balcony doors with thresholds

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Copyright: July 2014
Roto Frank AG
Window and Door Technology
Wilhelm-Frank-Platz 1
70771 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany
Phone +4971175980
Fax +497117598253
[e-mail]
www.roto-frank.com

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General information Information on these instructions....................................................6
Responsibility of the target groups .................................................. 8
Instruction obligation of the target groups ......................................9
Explanation of the safety instruction symbols ...............................10
Limitation of liability......................................................................11
Security Stipulated use................................................................................ 12
Stipulated application for end-users .............................................. 13
Safety instructions......................................................................... 14
Safety information for end-users .................................................. 15
Fabrication advice for timber and PVC........................................... 16
Screw fixing .................................................................................. 17
Timber........................................................................................................ 17
PVC............................................................................................................ 18
Information on the product
Eifel TB threshold ..........................................................................20
Dimensional data for hardware...................................................... 21
Cross section of sash profile with Eifel TB threshold ................................. 21
General hardware characteristics .................................................. 22
NT hinge side K.......................................................................................... 22
NT hinge side E5........................................................................................ 23
NT Power Hinge......................................................................................... 24
NT Designo ................................................................................................ 25
Application diagram....................................................................... 26
NT hinge side K 3 / 100, K 6 / 100 (PVC) ...................................................... 26
NT hinge side E5 (timber) .......................................................................... 27
NT Power Hinge (timber) ........................................................................... 28
NT Designo (timber, PVC) .......................................................................... 29
Hardware overview Explanation on the hardware overview chapter ............................. 31
NT hinge side K (PVC) – Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware........... 32
Basic security............................................................................................. 32
RC1/RC1N and RC2 (DIN EN 1627–1630) .............................................. 34
NT hinge side K (PVC) – Turn-Only / Tilt&Turn hardware ............... 36
Basic security............................................................................................. 36
RC1/RC1N (DINEN1627–1630) ............................................................. 38
NT hinge side E5 (timber) – Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware .... 40
Basic security ............................................................................................ 40
RC1/RC1N and RC2 (DIN EN 1627–1630) .............................................. 42
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NT hinge side E5 (timber) – Turn-Only / Tilt&Turn hardware .......... 44
Basic security............................................................................................. 44
RC1/RC1N (DINEN1627–1630) ............................................................. 46
NT Power Hinge (timber) – Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware ...... 48
Basic security ............................................................................................ 48
NT Designo (timber, PVC) – Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware ..... 50
Basic security ............................................................................................ 50
RC1/RC1N and RC2 (DIN EN 1627–1630) .............................................. 52
NT Designo (timber, PVC) – Turn-Only / Tilt&Turn hardware .......... 54
Basic security............................................................................................. 54
RC1/RC1N and RC2 (DIN EN 1627–1630)............................................... 56
Parts list – Roto Eifel TB
Eifel TB threshold ..........................................................................58
From Eifel 40 TB to Eifel 75 TB .................................................................. 58
From Eifel 80 TB to Eifel 140 TB ................................................................ 59
From Eifel 70 TB to Eifel 90 TB .................................................................. 60
Threshold brackets and setting post brackets............................................ 61
Accessories ................................................................................... 62
Additional profiles ...................................................................................... 62
Wind-stop .................................................................................................. 66
Aero-stop ................................................................................................... 67
Gaskets ...................................................................................................... 68
Juist construction connection sheeting ..................................................... 69
Installation
NT hinge side K ............................................................................. 70
Sash drillings for threshold application ...................................................... 70
Sash drillings for threshold application ...................................................... 71
NT hinge side E5............................................................................ 72
Sash drillings for threshold application ...................................................... 72
NT Power Hinge............................................................................. 73
Frame drillings and routings for threshold application............................... 73
NT Designo ................................................................................... 76
Carrying out frame and threshold drillings................................................. 76
Hinging the sash........................................................................................ 77
Roto Eifel TB.................................................................................. 80
Striker receiver........................................................................................... 80
Installation drawings Positioning of the frame components – All hinge sides.................. 82

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Adjustment Explanation on the adjustment chapter.......................................... 86
Locking cam .................................................................................. 87
Operation Operating information.................................................................... 88
Operation information for end-users ..............................................89
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 90
Maintenance Maintenance .................................................................................. 92
Lubrication points.......................................................................... 93
Inspection and care .......................................................................94
Preservation of the surface finish .................................................. 95
Dismantling Unhinging the sash........................................................................ 97
Sash stay 250, 350 and 500....................................................................... 97
Transport Transport, packaging, storage ....................................................... 98
Transport inspection ...................................................................... 99
Disposal Disposal of window hardware ..................................................... 101
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This manual contains important information, instructions and application
diagrams (maximum sash sizes and sash weights) as well as installation
instructions regarding the further work of the hardware.
Also, this manual contains binding guidelines to ensure the duty to instruct
through to the end-user.
The information and instructions in this manual refer to the products of the
Roto NT hardware system.
Apart from these installation, maintenance and operation instructions, the
following documents apply:
 Directives of the Quality Assurance Association: Locks and Hardware
(Richtlinie der Gütegemeinschaft Schlösser und Beschläge e.V.)
 Directives VHBE of the Quality Assurance Association: Locks and Hardware
(Richtlinie VHBE der Gütegemeinschaft Schlösser und Beschläge e.V.)
This manual should be stored in such a manner that it can be quickly used,
if needed.
Additional markings
To highlight handling directives, results, lists, references and other elements,
the following signs are used in this manual:
Marking Explanation
Sash
Frame
Drill holes
1
Hardware components
1. Action steps
 First level of the hierarchy in a list
–Unordered list (second level of the hierarchy)
p. 12 (Cross) reference in tables
Refer to page12 (Cross) reference in the text
General information
Information on these instructions

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General information
Information on these instructions
Marking Explanation
BA Hardware axis
BZ Supporting-pins
DIN L / R DIN left/right
T&T Tilt&Turn hardware
SRW Sash rebate width
SRH Sash rebate height
S.kg Sash weight
CON Connectable
CL Centre lock
LMD Lifting mishandling device
not dep. not depicted
RC1/RC1NResistance Class 1
RC2/RC2NResistance Class 2
SEC Security
All dimensions stated in mm. Other values are specified.
Protection of copyright
The contents of this manual are protected by copyright. In the framework
ofthe hardware manufacturing, the use of the contents is allowed. Any
other or further use is not permitted without written permission of the
manufacturer.

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The information in this document is aimed at the following target groups:
Hardware dealers
The “hardware dealers” target group includes all companies/persons who
purchase hardware from the hardware manufacturer to resell it without the
hardware being modified or subject to further work.
Manufacturers of windows and balcony doors
The “manufacturers of windows and balcony doors” target group includes
all companies/persons who purchase hardware from the hardware manu
-
facturer or the hardware dealer and build it into windows and balcony
doors.
Building element dealers/Installation company
The “building element dealers” target group includes all companies/persons
who purchase windows and balcony doors from the manufacturer of
windows
and balcony doors in order to sell these on and to install them
into a building development, without the windows or balcony doors being
modified.
The “installation company” target group includes all companies/persons
who
purchase windows and balcony doors from the manufacturer of
windows
and balcony doors, or from a building element dealer, in order to
sell these and to install them into a building development,
without the
windows
or balcony doors being modified.
Builder
The “builder” target group includes all companies/persons who order
windows and/or balcony doors for installation into their building project.
End-users
The “end-users” target group includes all persons who operate the installed
windows and/or balcony doors.
General information
Responsibility of the target groups

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General information
Instruction obligation of the target groups
NOTE!
Every target group must fully comply with its instruction obligation.
Unless defined otherwise in the following, the documents and
information
may be transmitted e.g. as printed documents,
CD-ROM, or via Internet access.
Responsibility of the hardware dealer
The hardware dealer must transmit the following documents to the manu-
facturer of windows and balcony doors:
– Catalogue
– Installation, maintenance and operation instructions
– Directive for fixing load-bearing Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware
components
(TBDK)
– Guidelines/advice on the product and on liability (VHBH)
– Guidelines/advice for end-users (VHBE)
Responsibility of the manufacturer of windows and balcony doors
The manufacturer of windows and balcony doors must transmit the
following
documents to the building element dealer or to the builder, even
when a subcontractor (installation company) is acting as an intermediary:
– Installation, maintenance and operation instructions
– Directive for fixing load-bearing Turn-Only and Tilt&Turn hardware
components
(TBDK)
– Guidelines/advice on the product and on liability (VHBH)
– Guidelines/advice for end-users (VHBE)
The manufacturer must ensure that the end-user is provided with the
documents
and information intended for him, in printed format.
Responsibility of the building element dealer/installation company
The building element dealer must transmit the following documents to the
builder, even when a subcontractor (installation company) is acting as an
intermediary:
– Maintenance and operating instructions (with the focus on hardware)
– Guidelines/advice on the product and on liability (VHBH)
– Guidelines/advice for end-users (VHBE)
Responsibility of the builder
The builder must transmit the following documents to the end-user:
– Maintenance and operating instructions (with the focus on hardware)
– Guidelines/advice for end-users (VHBE)

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General information
Explanation of the safety instruction symbols
In this instructions, safety information is indicated by a symbol. The safety
information is introduced by a key word that indicates the severity of the
danger.
DANGER!
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word indicates an
imminently
hazardous situation, which could result in death or
serious
damage to health if it is not avoided.
WARNING!
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word indicates a
potentially
dangerous situation, which could result in death or
serious
damage to health if it is not avoided.
CAUTION!
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word indicates a
potentially
dangerous situation, which may lead to minor or light
injuries if it is not avoided.
NOTE!
This symbol in conjunction with the signal word indicates a
potentially
dangerous situation, which may lead to property or
environ
mental damage if it is not avoided.