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12. Attachment
12.8
Declaration of incorporation
This Declaration of Incorporation has been prepared by the powered garage door operator manufacturer to meet the
requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations {Machinery Directive} and signifies that the
accompanying powered garage door operator, if installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s detailed
instructions, will be suitable to be incorporated with a suitably designed garage door with a compatible
Declaration of Incorporation.
It is the responsibility of the installing company to ensure that doors and drive units are correctly matched prior to
installation.
It is also the responsibility of the installing company, as the Responsible Person, to ensure that a suitably nominated
person should confirm that the power operated door has been installed in accordance with the instructions provided by
both the door and drive unit manufacturer.
It is also the responsibility of the installing company to check after installation the operation of the power operated
door and that any safety devices provided are suitable for the application and are all working satisfactorily.
This will permit the nominated person to attach a CE label identifying the name of the installing company, a unique
door reference number and a date of completion, and to complete and issue a Declaration of Conformity (see note
below).
One copy of the Declaration of Conformity is to be issued to the client and one copy is to be retained by the installing
company, together with the relevant two Declarations of Incorporation. In accordance with the requirements of the
Machinery Directive and the UK supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, these records are to be retained on file for
a period of ten years.
Note
Duplicate printed pads set out in the format of Declarations of Conformity in order to allow on site completion are
available at a reasonable cost from the DSMA for both members and non-members. Alternatively, for an additional
cost, a technical records file with full details of requirements and procedures for compliance, and including the
necessary filing divisions, is also available.
The Door & Shutter Manufacturers’ Association, 42 Heath Street,
Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7JH Telephone: 01827 52337 Fax: 01827 310827
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4.
Contents
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new automatic garage door operator. It is designed to offer you convenience,
durability and quality. This operator has been factory tested to ensure maximum quality and safety.
In order to prevent damage to the garage door or garage door operator and to comply with the Machinery Directive it
is important that this operator is fitted in accordance with these instructions.
Drive rail supplied in separate carton.
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#73606 (inc. #47170, #73948, #73916)
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