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1. FINISH CONSISTENCY: Some fittings have
what seem to be the same finish code, but these
finishes can vary between ranges, as they come
from a number of different manufacturers whose
techniques and processes are not always the same.
Please note when specifying.
2. WATTAGES: Most fittings shown in the catalogue
are shown with Maximum Wattage recommendations.
These recommendations are calculated mainly by
heat capability, as there is a correlation between heat
and wattage. However, in many countries, traditional
incandescent lamps, such as 100W GLS are no longer
available. There are now many new LED versions
of lamps in the market, with much lower wattage
but similar light performance, classed as Lumens.
Most fitting’s wattage capacity and certification have
been based on the criteria using an Incandescent
lamp and so when choosing lamps, please take care
to ensure that the wattages specified are of no more
than the equivalent original incandescent lamps.
3. IP RATINGS: All exterior fittings have an IP
(Ingress Protection) rating which is a declaration
of how much protection any product has against
the ingress of both water and dust/particles.
The minimum rating for an outdoor luminaire exposed
to rain should be IP23 and the maximum can be up to
IP68 (this can vary in different countries) which means
the fitting is submersible. Most of our fittings are
IP44 or greater and some of the Landscape models
are up to IP67 meaning they can be covered by water
up to a depth of 150mm, such as in-ground lights.
See the IP Ratings table for full classifications. Typically,
the higher the numbers, the higher the performance.
4. INSTALLATION CARE & MAINTENANCE:
When installing all outdoor lights, it is recommended
to lightly grease all threaded parts and screws / nuts
to ensure that fittings can easily be disassembled
for cleaning or lamp replacement. When handling
certain fittings / finishes such as polished copper
they can easily finger mark, so it is recommended
that bare hands on these surfaces is kept to a
minimum. Please retain receipt and installation
instructions for future reference. Scratches to
paintwork, on glass and other areas are not the
responsibility of the manufacturer.
5. FINISH MAINTENANCE: All fittings being
installed outdoors and exposed to the elements of
weather and atmosphere should be maintained.
Most of this relates to rinsing and cleaning with warm
water, so that excessive build-up of airborne material
and saline content is reduced. Many of our fittings
are supplied in a natural finish, i.e., Polished Copper
un-lacquered and Teak wood. These fittings can
naturally age over time or to maintain their original
appearance, treatment is needed, such as oil for
teak, beeswax for brass and light oil for Copper and
Stainless Steel.
When handling finishes during maintenance, small
marks may show which can be easily polished away
if required. The alternative is to allow the material
to age and weather naturally, which does no harm
to the fitting. All lacquered fittings, such as the
Newbury Collection, will age early on as the lacquer
ages and the fittings will spot and pit until after
some time, they will have a more natural patina.
Regular washing and waxing are the best way to
keep close to the original finish on such products.
Additionally, when installing cast aluminium fittings,
a light coating of beeswax or oil can give the finish
extended life, especially when in coastal areas. For
all models, we highly recommend that exterior
fittings are cleaned once per year with fresh water
and oiled or waxed to give longer service. Lenses
and glasses also benefit from cleaning but take care
of sharp edges on glass and with polycarbonate or
acrylic as these materials can easily scratch if any
abrasive cloth is used.
6. CUSTOMISATION: Some of our ranges supplied
in matt black can be relatively easily patinated into
finishes such as Black/Gold, Black/Copper etc.
Equally, for chain-suspended fittings that need extra
chain and cable, these can also be relatively easily
undertaken. Both such modifications may incur
longer lead times and will have small additional
costs added to the price. (See current Terms and
Conditions.). Beyond this, with appropriate lead
time and client budget, more specialised changes can
be undertaken such as different colours completely,
changes to dimensions and design modifications and
even fully bespoke fittings can be considered due to
our varied manufacturing resources available.
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