Distinctive Lighting Exterior Cat 2024 - Flipbook - Page 326
DISTINCTIVE LIGHTING: TECHNICAL NOTES & INFORMATION
1. FINISH CONSISTENCY: Some fittings have
5. FINISH MAINTENANCE: All fittings being
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.
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.
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.
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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 products on
p219-221, 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.