Knowing how to treat and maintain Hufcor operable partitions is essential to extending their lifetime use, and the process is easy to maintain over long periods.
They can provide full-proof soundproofing for a very long time with little maintenance, so it’s worth learning how to maintain them.
Omnidirectional Partitions
Omnidirectional partitions are also known as single panels. They can be stacked in a storage closet. These are called “pockets” and are within the same room you’ll be setting up the partitions. They may or may not have sliding doors that cover the pocket opening.
Each panel has two carriers or trolleys located at the top and the bottom of them. When fitted into place, they slide from side to side and are fixed together with more panels. The carrier rolls the panels and supports them in the overhead track system.
The track acts as a train track and enables the panel to move through intersections until fitted in the right place. Most of these panels have seals on the top and bottom, which fix into the floor and ceiling to keep out sound.
All retractable seals are removed or set using a removable operating handle for your convenience. The mechanism is located 41 inches from the floor, and to operate this, simply insert the handle over the mechanism, firmly grasp the handle, and turn it 180 degrees.
The last remaining panel in the opening is called a lever closure panel. It has a sealing jam to tighten the whole system using force for soundproofing purposes. You should feel the force of them retracting or fixing in place.
Operable Partition Set Up
Wear gloves when moving the panels around as tiny fibers from carpets and dust can easily get trapped between the panels, which is very difficult to remove and clean. Also, ensuring no other people are in the room who shouldn’t be there will ease the setup process.
The same goes for objects and equipment not involved in setting up the panels. Open your pocket doors to store your panels as wide as possible before removing them.
Ensure the seals along the bottom of the panels have been retracted, so the panels do not directly touch the floor.
If you gently pull the panel towards you with both hands on either side of it, this will position the panel onto the track, ready to be placed where you desire. Always try to lead with the bullnose end of the panel, which should quickly move into the track.
The track design should enable you to quickly move the panels around corners through the track. If you have relatively tall panels, your system may operate in curves instead of angles for more convenience. The instructions for this type are included within the options section for you!
How To maintain your hufcor operable partitions
Make sure that when the panel is on the main track, you slowly move it into position to retain any damage from occurring. Always use controlled speeds, and never push more than two panels at once.
Also, make sure the panels are fully sealed in place before beginning to slide them all out next to one another. This prevents you from starting again if they are not correctly in place.
They must be appropriately set to keep out sound. If one is not, the noise will travel with ease from one room to the next. In some instances, the lead panel may need to be placed against a partition, so install these in the same way.
As you add panels to the run, they should be straight and plump. Do be careful not to slam them together or cause any damages when setting up. If not, retract the seals, pull the panel back, re-align the panel, and reset it using the operational handle.
Make sure to store your removable operating handle in a safe place when finished. To take down this system, simply reverse the steps we took you through, and you should be able to maintain your operable partitions with ease.
Once again, making sure there are no extra people, objects, or equipment in the room can make this process easier to maintain and repeat over time. Make sure to stack the panels in the same order they came out to keep track of which you’re using at all times. Most panels should have codes for each panel to keep track of them.
Final Thoughts
There you have it! We’ve been through the process of setting up your operable partition panels and taking them down to maintain them. This process should become easier with practice, so be sure to follow the instructions until you know how to set them up without guidance.
There are very few maintenance instructions for these types of panels, so be sure to follow this, and they should last a very long time. The most important way to maintain Hufcor operable partitions is through how you handle the panels. They can become damaged when slammed together or roughly aligned, so take great care, and you will have a product that lasts a long time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hufcor’s vertical lift system?
Unlike the usual system that moved horizontally through the ceiling, Hufcor’s vertical lift system moves vertically through the walls, and they slot together snugly to remove any noise and sound.
The vertical life system stacks them neatly out of sight using the simple push of a button, and the appearance may be sleeker for your purpose depending on what you want to achieve using these panels. Due to their setup process, the vertical system may be more beneficial for businesses than lecture theaters or halls.