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Turn Anti Clockwise To Open Signs
£5.99
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SKU
FE073A5*
Turn Anti-Clockwise To Open signs help staff, visitors and contractors use doors correctly by showing that the handle or operating mechanism must be turned anti-clockwise, giving clear close-range instruction on access doors, escape doors and shared entrances where hesitation can slow safe movement
Turn Anti-Clockwise To Open signs are portrait door operating information signs used to show that a handle or operating mechanism must be turned anti-clockwise to open. They suit access doors, escape doors and shared-use entrances where users need a clear, immediate instruction at the point of operation.
Where Turn Anti-Clockwise To Open signs should be fitted
Fit this sign on the door itself or immediately beside the handle or lock so the anti-clockwise instruction is seen before the user touches the hardware. It suits access doors, escape doors and shared-use entrances where the opening action must be obvious at first glance. The H 210 x W 148 mm size is typically suited to viewing distances of about 21 metres, H 297 x W 210 mm to about 29.7 metres and H 420 x W 297 mm to about 42 metres. Choose self-adhesive vinyl for smooth clean surfaces, or rigid plastic where a firmer mounted sign is the better choice.
What correctly placed Turn Anti-Clockwise To Open signs improve
When this sign is positioned beside the operating point, it removes uncertainty about how the door opens and gives users quicker confidence at the moment of action. That is especially useful on larger shared doors and escape routes where the instruction needs to be recognised early and followed without delay.
- ✅ Clarifies the anti-clockwise opening action
- ✅ Reduces hesitation at the hardware
- ✅ Helps visitors operate unfamiliar doors correctly
- ✅ Supports quicker decision-making at exits
- ✅ Cuts avoidable opening errors
- ✅ Improves instruction visibility earlier
Technical details for Turn Anti-Clockwise To Open signs
- Sign type: Door operating information
- Sign type: Safe condition
- Sign message: "Turn To Open"
- Text: Turn To Open
- Shape: Rectangle
- Orientation: Portrait
- Materials: Rigid Plastic, Self-Adhesive vinyl
- Material Thickness: Various
- Size: H 210 x W 148 mm
- Typical viewing distance: 21 m
- Size: H 297 x W 210 mm
- Typical viewing distance: 29.7 m
- Size: H 420 x W 297 mm
- Typical viewing distance: 42 m
- Background colours: Green/White
- Symbols: Green/white
- Pictogram Symbol: Anti-clockwise arrow
- Pictogram Symbol: Door operating mechanism
- Finish: Glossy sign surface
- Non-Photoluminescent
- Non-reflective
- Supplied in single
- Fitting methods: Wall mount/door mount
- Fixings: Sign only, available separately
- Display area: Indoors/outdoors
- Conforms to EN ISO 7010
- EN ISO 7010 Code: E018
- Conforms to BS 5499 sign regulations
Best practice for positioning Turn Anti-Clockwise To Open signs
When to use it
- ✅ Use where the handle turns anti-clockwise
- ✅ Use on access, escape and shared-use doors
- ✅ Use where users may be unfamiliar with the hardware
When not to use it
- ❌ Do not use for clockwise-opening hardware
- ❌ Do not use where push or pull is the real action
- ❌ Do not use away from the operating point
Fitting advice
- ✅ Place it on or beside the door hardware
- ✅ Keep it unobstructed and easy to notice
- ✅ Match the size to the approach distance
Turn Anti-Clockwise To Open signs questions answered
What does a Turn Anti-Clockwise To Open sign mean? It tells the user that the handle or operating mechanism must be turned anti-clockwise to open the door. Here, anti-clockwise refers to the turning action of the hardware, not to escape-route direction.
Where should this sign be fitted? It should normally be mounted on the door itself or immediately beside the handle or lock, so the instruction is seen before the user makes contact with the hardware.
Which material should I choose? Self-adhesive vinyl suits smooth, clean surfaces where quicker application is useful, while rigid plastic is better where you want a firmer mounted sign for longer-term use indoors or outdoors.
Which size should I choose? Choose the smaller portrait size for closer recognition, and move to the larger sizes where the instruction needs to be read earlier across bigger doors, wider entrances or longer approach distances.
When should this product not be used? Do not use it where the mechanism turns clockwise, where push or pull is the true action, or where the sign would sit too far from the operating point to guide the user properly.
The features and benefits of Turn Anti-Clockwise To Open signs
Features
- ✓ Anti-clockwise operation symbol with clear text
- ✓ Portrait format for stronger door-side visibility
- ✓ Three size options for different recognition distances
- ✓ Choice of rigid plastic or self-adhesive vinyl
- ✓ Suitable for indoor and outdoor display areas
Benefits
- ✓ Shows users exactly how the door should open
- ✓ Helps the instruction stand out beside the handle area
- ✓ Makes size selection easier for larger entrances
- ✓ Lets buyers match the material to the surface
- ✓ Reduces confusion on unfamiliar doors and exits
Anti-clockwise door sign options for clearer use
For low-light areas, select square Nite-Glo anti-clockwise open signs where the message needs to remain easier to see. Useful near emergency routes and fire door hardware.
If you need a similar glow-in-the-dark option, anti-clockwise Nite-Glo turn to open signs provide a direct instruction for darker door areas. Ideal where users may hesitate at unfamiliar door fittings.
For several matching doors, use anti-clockwise turn to open signs in a 6 pack to keep instructions consistent. A tidy solution for offices, schools and managed buildings.
Where the correct movement is clockwise, compare the portrait clockwise door opening sign before fitting the wrong direction. Helpful when different doors on the same route open differently.
You can review all turn to open fire door signs to match door action, sign size and viewing conditions. This supports safer, quicker door operation across your site.
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