General Maintenance Instructions
Door and Hardware:
- Lubricate rollers with 30W oil
- Lubricate hinges with aerosol spray lube
- Check all fasteners and tighten as necessary
- Check print on door sections for wear
- Check glazing bead (if used) for fit and function
- Check general operation of doors for overall function inspect trussing, if used, for damage and tighten all fasteners as required
Tracks:
- Check tracks for damage and replace as required
- Tighten all fasteners as required
- Check back hang for rigidity and tighten all fasteners
- Check pull down ropes for wear and replace as required
Spring assembly:
- Inspect cables for signs of wear, replace as required
- Inspect drums for signs of wear, replace as required
- Check door balance, if motor operated disengage motor operator, per the manufactures instructions and operate the door manually
- If spring adjustment is required, contact an experienced garage door installer
Never attempt spring adjustment unless you are experienced in door installation, severe injury could result
- Check all fasteners for tightness
- Lubricate springs with an aerosol type spray lube or a light film of Oil
General:
- Make sure all original warning tags and stickers are still in place and legible
- Inspect perimeter seals for wear and repair or replace as necessary
- If the door is electrically operated refer to the manufacturers instructions for maintenance
- All maintenance should occur annually or every 5000 cycles, whichever comes first (unless noted otherwise)
Important:
All work on these doors should be done by a trained professional, contact your local door supplier. Severe injury or even death could result from improper maintenance techniques.