The Classic Panel provides protected openings in ceilings and walls for access to building engineering services.  The door is finished in powder coated white and can be overpainted to blend with the surrounding surface.  The larger panels have full length piano hinges with the smaller panels using the unique pivot pin plate hinges.  The Classic Panel is a high quality robust solution suitable for everyday use with all the discrete advantages your client demands of an access panel.
 
There are two frame options for the Classic Panel.  A beaded Frame Type (Code CPSBF) with a perforated flange to key into the surrounding membrane, used where the surface has yet to be finished.  Or the Picture Frame Type (Code CPPF) where the solid flange sits on the surface of the wall or ceiling and covers the cut edge of the aperture, used where the surface has already been finished.
 
The Classic panel is available from stock with bespoke sizes made to order.  Also available is the patented ‘Touchflap’ which cleverly conceals the opening for the lock without using an unsightly plug.  As the ‘Touchflap’ does not need to be removed it cannot be misplaced or go missing, spoiling the appearance of the panel.

Technical & Fitting Details

Door tray & frame – Formed from 1.0mm and 1.2mm Zintec electro-galvanised mild steel with a 25 mm wide frame either perforated or solid finished in polyester powder coat white RAL 9010 20% Gloss

Hinge & Lock mechanism – Factory fitted removable pivot plate with inserted steel pins located into holes in the frame or continuos piano hinge to larger panels.  Budget or Euro-profile lock case bolted onto the return fold of the door tray with tongue locating into slot in the frame.  Lock access hole concealed by white plastic plug or patented ‘Touchflap’.

Preparation - Prepare a trimmed & opening in the structure 10mm larger than the panel ordered.

Fitting - Offer up the panel and screw fix using 38 mm long screws through the pre-punched holes to all four sides of the frame.  Complete the operation with door in frame if possible.  To remove the door from the frame either unbolt the hinge or unscrew one pivot pin plate and slide the plate towards the middle of the door.  The door can now be slid out of the frame.  To replace locate the other pivot pin plate in the frame hole, ensure the centre pin is within its slot then replace the previously removed pivot pin plate ensuring the pin locates fully back into the frame hole. 

Operation – Use the square drive supplied ‘T’ key, remove the white plug or push the ‘Touchflap’ aside, engage the key into the lock then open and close whilst supporting the door.

Availability – From stock with bespoke sizes to order