6 Maintenance Tips For Your Automatic Gate

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6 Maintenance Tips For Your Automatic Gate
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Automated Gate

• Installing an automatic gate is a great way to
  protect your property, provide convenient, secure
  access and raise the value of your home.
• Like everything else around the house, automatic
  gates also require a certain amount of
  maintenance to keep them working well and lasting
  longer.

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Automated Gate Maintenance Tips

• Here are some automated gate maintenance tips
  to help ensure that your gate stays in the best
  condition possible.
• Inspect your automatic gate at least once a month
• Keep your gate and the track clean and
  clutter-free
• Keep it smooth
• Check the auto reverse function
• Lookout for pests
• Servicing and adjusting automatic gates

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Inspect Your Automatic Gate At Least Once A Month

• It is important to routinely inspect your gate
  for wear and tear that requires repairs. Not only
  is inspection important to reduce the cost of
  repairs, but it is also important to ensure
  the healthy operation and smooth performance.
• Check for the wear and damage of metal racks,
  drive belts, electrical connections, rollers and
  bearings, etc.
• If you notice any signs of damage, its
  imperative to replace it immediately to prevent
  your gate's performance from being compromised. 
• Keep an eye out for rust on any metal parts of
  your gate.

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Keep Your Gate And The Track Clean And
Clutter-free

•  Most automatic gates can simply be washed down
  with water (avoiding electrical parts of
  course).For slide gates, make sure theres
  nothing stuck in or near the actual mechanism of
  the gate.
• Also, be sure to clean any mechanical parts of
  the gate to keep it running smoothly and without
  interruption.
• Its best to use dry, clean clothes to remove
  dirt and debris from the electronic components of
  your automatic gate.

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Keep It Smooth

• With sliding or barrier gates, an important part
  of regular maintenance is to ensure the gate is
  properly oiled.
•  Of course, you wont need to lubricate the
  entire gate, just the important parts. After
  cleaning, most manufacturers recommend you
  lubricate moving parts roughly every 6 months. 
• Your automatic gate provider should have a
  recommended lubricant depending on the automatic
  gate system that you have chosen.

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Check The Auto Reverse Function

• Many manufacturers recommend that you check the
  auto reverse function of your automatic gate on a
  regular basis.
• Generally this is done by placing a timber plank
  in the path of the gate. It should be large
  enough to cause an obstacle.
• If it is working correctly, the door should
  recognize the minor obstruction and reverse
  operation. If this does not happen you will need
  to stop using the gate and call a professional.

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Lookout for pests

• An often neglected part of automatic gate
  maintenance is pests. Pests such as insects,
  rodents and reptiles can destroy the electrical
  components of the gate.
• Insects such as spiders cause similar issues with
  webs, while ants nests can also corrode
  circuitry.
• Lizards are notorious for borrowing and getting
  stuck in the operators, so be sure to keep an eye
  out for this!
• It may be a good idea to get a pest control
  professional to inspect your gate once a year to
  be extra vigilant.

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Servicing And Adjusting Automatic Gates

• The automatic gate you have installed may have
  parts that need routine servicing to ensure they
  operate smoothly.
• Regular servicing of your automatic gate ensures
  it is working correctly and does not need any
  repairs.
• Hire a professional to perform routine scheduled
  maintenance checks on your automatic gate.

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Gate Installers In Florida

• Buying an automatic gate is a great investment.
  But to make sure to get your best bang for your
  buck, you really must care for it just as you do
  your car and your home in general.
• If you need advice on your automated gate or are
  looking to install a new automatic gate, contact
  Royce Integrated Solutions one of the leading
  automatic gate installers in Florida.

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