Maintenance
The following recommendations are made for maintenance and essential repair work to achieve the
maximum efficiency of the door throughout its economical working lifetime.
Maintenance Frequency
To ensure safe and reliable operation, regular inspection and maintenance is essential.
The frequency of maintenance depends on the frequency of usage.
Service maintenance should be carried out by fully trained and competent door installation
engineers.
It is advisable to encourage personnel to report any damage or defects noticed during day to
day usage.
Prompt repair actions will avoid any unnecessary over stressing of components and can greatly
prolong the useful life of the door.
One cycle is Opening / Closing of the Roller Shutter one time.
Guidelines for maintenance schedule
Cycles per day
Service by a specialist Engineer required :
More than 45 cycles per day
Every 2 months
More than 30 Cycles per day
Every 3 months
More than 15 cycles per day
Every 4 months
Less than 15 cycles per day
Every 6 Months
Maintenance - By the User
On a daily basis, the user should ensure that
There is no damage to parts of the door
Excessive force is not required to operate the door.
Any damage or force required to operate the door is reported and action taken in respect of
repairs required.
Components of the door are clean and free of built up dust and dirt.
Any bottom tracks are free from debris and if not, cleaned out.
They are fully conversant and comply with the operating and safety instructions.
Maintenance - By a Specialist Engineer
On the maintenance schedule basis the specialist engineer should carry out the items mentioned in
section A, B & C and in addition should follow as per below:
Check all fixing bolts and fitting screws/bolts are tight.
Generally clean the faces of the doors. Wipe any excess lubricant from the track.
