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Care & Maintenence

Lever and Knob Handles 
When installed correctly in accordance with instructions, lever handles will not require initial adjustment. All fixings should be checked for tightness annually and any loose fixings can be adjusted at that time. Badly fitted hardware can cause interference with the operation of the lock and damage the surface or finish. INOX® snap-on rose covers should only be removed using proper tools. A screwdriver blade should never be used as this can distort the rose cap out of alignment and scratch the surface of hardware or door.

Care of Finishes 
Today’s environment exerts an immense toll on product material; hardware must be able to stand up to such atmospheric conditions as pollution, salt spray, and high humidity. Additionally, products must be protected against cleaning agents/solutions and ideally the product should offer hypo-allergenic properties.

Care of CeraMax™ Finishes
CeraMax™ ceramic coating finishes can be easily cleaned by wiping with rubbing alcohol and a microfiber cloth. Never use abrasives to clean ceramic coating.

Stainless Steel 
Stainless steel is renowned for superior resistance to corrosion and for high performance with low maintenance. Stainless steel corrosion resistance is attributable to the presence of a thin, durable film of passive but stable chromium oxide. This film is inert, invisible, extremely adherent and self-repairing, so provides an unrivaled protection for steel; should the film be damaged or removed it will regenerate independently, provided oxygen is present to allow the reaction to occur with the chromium content of the steel. Therefore, you should ensure regular cleaning and maintenance of the hardware to restore the original surface appearance, prevent corrosion, and maintain hygienic conditions.

Cleaning
- Initially, wash down the surface using soapy water or a mild detergent.
- Always thoroughly rinse the cleaning agent away with clean, warm water. - Dry and polish the item with a soft, dry cloth.

Within aggressive conditions, such as offshore, marine, and swimming pool environments, it is especially important to ensure that cleaning maintenance occurs regularly.

Discoloration
If spots appear on the surface it is not due to the stainless steel, but to impurities in the water, the air or to cleaning agents that have not been thoroughly removed from the surface.
- If discoloration or spots do occur, remove by using special polishing agents for stainless steel or a light scouring cream.
- After cleaning, rinse thoroughly with clean water and polish with a soft, dry cloth.

What to Avoid!
- Steel wool
- Strong abrasive materials
Note: Acid based cleaning solutions, except for hydrochloric acid, may be used on AISI 304 stainless steel as long as thoroughly rinsed with clean water afterwards. For further information on stainless steel, please contact your local INOX® distributor.

Care and Maintenance 2019.pdf
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