The Opentech® system for the quick assembly of handles and knobs without the aid of screws or tools. It can be used on locks with spindle of 7 and 8 mm and on aluminium, pvc, steel or wood doors from 35 to 150mm thick.
The CLAQ® system complies with the DIN EN-1906 class 4 standard - 200,000 cycles.
CLAQ® assembly system characteristics
The CLAQ® system features a self-locking fixing mechanism fitted inside the handle, which increases the spindle adjustment stroke to balance it automatically, minimising the risk of poor installation: no tools or screws are required for the assembly procedure.
CLAQ® mechanism release
The mechanism is extracted by inserting the key provided or an awl 2 mm in cross section into the release hole.
How to fit a handle with CLAQ® mechanism
01. Fitting the spindle
Fitting of the handle spindle (7 or 8mm) for door thicknesses from 35 to 150mm.
How to fit a handle with CLAQ® mechanism
02. Fitting the handle
Handles are simply locked into place with the CLAQ® mechanism
How to fit a handle with CLAQ® mechanism
03. Locking
Handles are locked in place and the spindle is shared equally between the two levers.
How to fit a handle with CLAQ® mechanism
04. Release
When pressure is applied inside the release hole using the key provided or an awl 2 mm in cross section, the handles slide along the spindle and can be removed.
