Application: Man Hours 1
This applies to manually operated overhead doors. These doors
normally range in size from 7 to 24 feet wide by 7 to 20 feet in height. Power
operated overhead doors will be serviced using standard PM DOORPWROH-A.
Special Instructions:
1. If the door is equipped with intrusion alarms, notify the appropriate person
before operating.
2. Schedule maintenance on these doors so that it does not interfere with
loading dock operations.
Items to Check & Initial Completion:
1.___ Inspect general arrangement of door and mechanism, mountings, guides, wind
locks, anchor bolts, counterbalance, weather-stripping, etc. Clean,
tighten, and adjust as required. Make minor repairs as needed.
2.___ Inspect cables for frayed or broken strands or excessive rusting.
3.___ Inspect winding drum for tightness and proper tracking of cables.
4.___ Manually raise and lower door, noting that door tracks evenly and action of
brake release, functioning of hand pulls, chains, sprockets, clutch, etc.
5.___ If equipped, inspect gearbox; change or add oil as needed.
6.___ Perform required lubrication. Remove old or excess lubricant.
7.___ Clean unit and mechanism thoroughly. Touch up paint where needed.
Tools and Materials:
1. Standard Tool kit.
2. Rust inhibitor and paint. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for
hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
3. Grease gun, oil, and grease
4. Ladder. Check ladder for defects. Do not use defective ladders.
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