MAINTENANCE:
It is STRONGLY recommended that a Preventative Maintenance Contract
be arranged with a competent shutter maintenance company - BGID offer
such maintenance contracts.
The shutter guides should be kept clean and free from any materials that
might jamb the shutter curtain. All electrical components should be
checked on a regular basis – the operation of the safety brake should also
be checked on a regular basis.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
HAZZARD
RISK TO
PERSONNEL
PRECAUTIONS
Roller shutter
being
closed by remote
control
Shutter aperture
Obstructed
Operate shutter ONLY
When the area is clear of all personnel. Isolate
control system whenever maintenance is being
carried out. Never operate the shutter unless
fully in view and the area is clear
Failure of
components
causing the shutter
curtain to fall.
Severe injury or
worse
NEVER allow personnel to be in the area of the
shutter when it is operating
Rotating shutter
when box cover
removed.
Trapping of
limbs or hair
Total isolation of the electrical supply before
removing the shutter box cover. For servicing,
the electrical supply should be disconnected and
a test switch installed. The test switch should
only be used by a competent person servicing
the shutter.
Unauthorised
access to the
shutter box
Trapping of
limbs or hair.
Ensure ONLY trained persons are allowed to
service the shutter.
Electrical hazards
Regular checking of electrical installation and
earthing.
