Controll-A-Door
®
S SDO-3
Home Owner’s Manual
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10. Door Maintenance
10.1 Door Maintenance
Whilst your opener does not require any periodic
maintenance, the door that it is fitted to, does.
Your garage door is a large, heavy, moving
object and should be tested regularly to ensure
it is in good condition. A poorly maintained door
could cause fatal / serious injuries or damage to
property.
•
Frequently examine the door, particularly the
cables, springs and mountings for signs of
wear, damage or imbalance.
DO NOT USE
if
repair or adjustment is needed since a fault
in the installation or an incorrectly balanced
door may cause injury.
10.2 Lubrication (every 3 - 6 months)
To ensure a long and trouble free life for your
door the following is recommended:
•
Guide Tracks: Clean the internal sections of
the guide tracks with a cloth dampened with
mineral turps or methylated spirits.
•
Steel Hinges (if fitted): Sparingly lubricate
with an all-purpose machine oil. Also lubricate
wheel to axle bearings.
•
Plastic Hinges: No lubrication is generally
required; however silicon spray may be used
if necessary.
•
Springs: If accessible wipe over with an oily
rag.
10.3 Door Service and Repair
If correct maintenance and servicing are not
carried out, warranty may be void. To keep your
door running well, it is recommended that your
door be serviced by an experienced technician,
every
12 months
or earlier if required:
•
Lifting Cables (if fitted): Check for wear
through rubbing. If there is fraying or signs
of corrosion contact your dealer immeditately
and discontinue use, leaving door in the
closed position.
•
Fasterners: Check all screws, nuts and bolts to
ensure they are secure.
•
Spring Tension: It is natural for springs to
lose tension. Should the door become hard
to operate or completely inoperative, contact
your dealer.
DO NOT DO IT YOURSELF:
Door
adjustments should only be
carried out by experienced persons,
as this function can be dangerous
if not performed under strict safety
procedures.
WARNING!
Failure to maintain your
garage door may void the warranty
on your garage door opener.
DIY
CAUTION:
Disconnect the opener
power cord from the mains power
before conducting any lubrication
maintenance, to ensure no
entanglement if the door is activated.
