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Product Information<\/h3>\n

Maglin Site Furniture manufactures its products to the highest standards of excellence, design integrity, durability and dependability. Unfortunately, some things are out of our control; such as misuse, vandalism or improper installation.\u00a0 Should there be any of these occurrences; Maglin makes the following suggestions to help maintain and return the product to its original beauty.[\/vc_column_text][\/basic_container][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][basic_container container_size=”container-fluid”][vc_toggle title=”Surface Mount and Free-Standing Product”]All surface mount product is to be anchored to the intended surface with the foot holes using the recommended anchor hardware. Free-standing product can be modified to be surface mount. If product is intended to be movable, please advise your Maglin sales representative at the time of quote\/order.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Stackable Chairs”]Chair glides and bumpers should be inspected periodically for wear and replaced as needed. Replacements can be ordered from Maglin. Stacking chairs are designed to be set in place, not thrown, or dragged, especially on uneven surfaces such as paving stones. Throwing chairs can result in damage and is considered \u201cabuse.\u201d[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Handling Product”]Once product has been received and inspected, proper care should be observed when moving product to the installation location, or the temporary area product may be kept until ready to be moved to the site. Product should never be dragged; lift up and down only. Powder coat is highly durable, however, is susceptible to damage from hard unintended hits or contact. Care must be taken to ensure the product is moved safely to the site of installation. Damage occurring after inspection will not be covered under warranty.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Product Installation”]Maglin products must be installed according to the Maglin Product Installation Instructions. Damage occurring due to improper installation will not be covered under warranty.[\/vc_toggle][\/basic_container][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][basic_container container_size=”container container-narrow”]

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Materials, Cleaning, Care and Maintenance<\/h3>\n

We suggest regular inspections to identify any loose or missing hardware. These should be tightened or replaced immediately. If any part is found to be structurally cracked or broken it is recommended that the product be taken out of service until the appropriate repairs can be made. Contact Maglin for replacement parts. Should dirt from the environment build-up on any surface, wipe with a soft cloth and mild detergent. Abrasive and commercial cleaners, brushes or coarse steel wool should never be used on any surface.[\/vc_column_text][\/basic_container][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][basic_container container_size=”container-fluid”][vc_toggle title=”Metal”]<\/p>\n

All Maglin metal products are undercoated and powdercoated. The Maglin metal-finishing system has been designed and developed through the input of coating experts and more than thirty years of Maglin experience. It sets a standard for coatings and is unsurpassed for public site furniture. If the finish is marred by a sharp object and the steel is exposed, take a fine abrasive sandpaper to the area to improve the adhesion of the primer and touch-up paint.<\/p>\n

A quality grade exterior metal primer and topcoat of matching color enamel should then be applied over the prepared surface. Upon request, Maglin can supply metal paint samples for color matching.<\/p>\n

An alcohol-based sanitizer (not hand sanitizer, but one made for surfaces) is recommended for disinfecting surfaces. Powder coaters routinely test for full curing in QA via a solvent rub test using methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) which is a significantly more powerful solvent than alcohol. Disinfectant wipes (e.g., Lysol) are an alternative, however, a non-visible area should be tested prior to use.<\/p>\n

Pressure washing with a low PSI (1,000 PSI with a 36\u201d distance from the surface) using filtered water and mild detergents work best. Commercial cleaning solutions can remove layers of the finish and should be avoided. Ground water use can result in staining.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”HDPE – High Density Polyethylene”]Use lukewarm water and soap with a soft cloth, or sponge. We do not recommend any abrasive cleaners, or material, which can scratch or scuff the finish.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Lock Maintenance”]To keep locks functioning properly especially in variable climates, the following is recommended. Use of a lock lubricant is advised every six months, especially in colder
\nclimates. Apply the lubricant onto the teeth of the key and insert into the lock and turn back and forth. This will transfer the lubricant from the key onto the lockset. Clean off key after finished.<\/p>\n

Depending on frequency of units being emptied, regular tightening of the mounting nut is recommended using a 7\/8\u201d wrench. This should be done minimum twice a year. Note: adding Loc-tite is not recommended. Failure to follow recommendations may result in having to purchase new locks.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Ipe Wood”]Left alone, Ipe weathers naturally to a silver patina. Cracks and checking in the wood is normal and should be expected as it moves and breathes with the humidity in the air. This is the nature of the material and does not compromise strength or durability. Therefore, stain, varnish, urethane or paint is not recommended for exterior use as any finishing would require constant upkeep depending on climate. Deck Wise Ipe Oil use is recommended if upkeep is desired. There will be color variation in raw Ipe as not all wood is taken from the same tree, this will result in some material being darker in appearance than others.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Thermally Modified Ash Wood”]Thermally Modified Ash left untreated is considered maintenance free. Left alone, the material will weather to a natural grey patina. If it is undesirable to have wood remain grey, maintenance coats can be applied periodically using hardwood exterior penetrating oil such as Cutek Extreme with a walnut colortone.<\/p>\n

Cutek Extreme clear oil is recommended as after the modification process the material will no longer take moisture from the air. Cutek controls this after penetrating the ash. Checking will occur, however use of Cutek will help to minimize and this does not affect the strength or durability of the material. Some discoloration after oiling in the material may be observed, however, thermal ash tends to have a uniform raw appearance. Cutek oils are designed to gradually fade over time rather than peel off, split or crack as is the case with many conventional film forming coatings. For this reason, the rejuvenation and maintenance of Cutek coated surfaces is a simple, fast, and cost-effective process. Recoat time varies widely according to many factors including the age and porosity of the timber, situation, and exposure to the weather. An indicator that re-application is needed is a water splash test, if the water does not bead it’s time to prep and re-apply. Typically, horizontal exterior smooth surfaces exposed to full weather may require recoating every 6 months to 2 years, while vertical cladding may require maintenance less frequently. The use of varnish or urethane is not recommended and should be avoided.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Weathering of Wood”]Graying<\/strong>
\nUnfinished wood will weather to a natural gray patina.<\/p>\n

Checking<\/strong>
\nDuring the initial drying process the outside of the wood dries quicker than the interior, which causes differential stresses to develop. The combined effect of these drying stresses in wood often results in the formation of a check or a split. These seasoning characteristics are not problematic; it is important to remember that as wood dries, it becomes stronger. The development of these seasoning characteristics is quite normal.<\/p>\n

For Ipe, this will occur if Deckwise Ipe Oil is re-applied or not. For Thermal Ash, Cutek will help limit the amount of checking. Both instances are climate dependent for severity.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Chroma – Surface Refinish”]During the service life of Chroma, it is possible that the surface will become scratched after regular use. The matte finish of the material allows it to be refinished if desired. If Chroma needs to be refinished for any reason, the panels may be renewed by sanding with an orbital sander at 10000-12000 RPMs using 3M 360L or 334U grade 240 grit paper.<\/p>\n