8. Handling LINIT U-profiled glass 

In principle, when handling our U-profiled glass and system components, all guidelines, 
standards and technical safety considerations regarding safety at work and safety of 
personnel must be strictly observed.
It must be borne in mind that glass can break, and that sharp edges of glass and metal 
can cause injuries.  Adequate measures must be provided at all times by the glazing 
companies to protect their workers and the general public from any such risks.

Cutting

LINIT U-profiled glass should be cut on a firm, flat underlay, using a glass cutter de-
signed especially for U-profiled glass, and using a cutting medium.  In the case of 
LINIT U-profiled glass with longitudinal wires, the wires projecting out of the glass after 
longitudinal cutting must be removed and the wire ends protected at location. In general,
it is recommended that the cut edges of the U-profiled glass should be seamed at location.
      
Packing units

LINIT U-profiled glass strips are as a rule laid together in pairs.  Several pairs of strips 
are bundled together with plastic tapes to form individual packages.

The number contained in a package depends on the particular LINIT glass types involved.
     Flange 41 mm  > packages of 10 or 20 strips each (of the same length)
     Flange 60 mm  > packages of   8 or 14 strips each (of the same length)

At the customer's request, LINIT U-profiled glass is in general provided with a film to 
give protection during transport. This transport film is to be removed immediately on the 
site. The glass should then be properly covered so as to avoid dirt contamination and 
chemical contact reactions. The bundled LINIT aluminium framing profiles and the indi-
vidual LINIT aluminium vents or elements are likewise to be protected against the ef-
fects of wind and weather.