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Maintenance & Storage
General Guidance
Although IAE equipment is designed to withstand adverse weather condi ons and to
withstand prolonged heavy usage, monthly inspec ons and regular maintenance will help to
extend the longevity of the product. The following checklist may be useful:
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Check steel framework for any signs of corrosion, distor on or wear. Replace or
repaired; Any damage to steelwork (i.e. exposed bare metal) should be made good by
rubbing down and applying 1 no coat of Galvafroid and 1 no coat of oil based paint.
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Check the opera on of the side and sliding doors before each usage
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Tighten/replace
any fi ngs as necessary.
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Pressure wash or steam wash all equipment a er each usage.
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Lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.
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Check all nuts, bolts & set screws, pay par cular a en on to the nyloc nuts, over me
the nylon contained can degrade
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replace nylocs if required.
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Before storing, clean off any excess mud with water and pressure wash all
components.
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Store the Dra Master empty and upright.
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Ensure doors are closed and secured with latches when not in use to prevent wind
damage.
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Cut away any vegeta on growing on kit.
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Check the opera on of the spring operated door handles before each usage
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Tighten/
replace any fi ngs as necessary.
Paint & Protec ve Systems
The Galvanizers Associa on (www.hdg.org.uk) have conducted field tests with galvanised
steel samples throughout the U.K. and iden fied localised corrosion rates within 10 mile
squares.
The results of their tests indicate that steelwork of 3mm and 5mm thick. Hot Dip Galvanized
to BS EN 1461: 1999 giving a coa ng thickness of 55 and 70 microns respec vely, typically
provides protec on against corrosion in excess of 25 years.
