Automatic Doors Installation and Maintenance

Learn how to install and maintain automatic door systems

By Jennifer Ehlenfeldt, Freelance Writer
The electric door comes in many different styles from an automatic sliding door to the basic automatic opening door. Proper installation is important for many reasons. First and foremost, doors must meet certain government standards for disability compliance. If you don’t install them properly, doors can have electrical problems or even cause other serious injuries.

Automatic door prices may be an initial shock, but if you own a business, you must comply with standards. Manufacturers usually offer professional installation, but they will also offer helpful suggestions for do-it-yourselfers. Follow government set standards when it comes to maintaining your doors so you know they stay up to code. Get help with:

1. Following ADA guidelines.

2. Installing automatic garage doors or entry doors.

3. Maintaining and replacing broken automatic door parts.

 

Follow guidelines when installing automatic doors

All automatic doors installation and maintenance must meet government standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Before you choose a door, make sure you understand regulations and their affect on your door installation. Whether you are installing the door or you are having a professional install it, you'll still want to make sure they follow all regulations.
Try: Get helpful installation and maintenance advice from the American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers. They offer links to installation and maintenance resources as well as helpful hints to keep your doors working properly. Review the Americans With Disabilities Act and U.S. Department of Justice standards for the handicap door. The act was established to provide equal opportunities for disabled Americans.

Install automatic doors using helpful manufacturer suggestions

Handicap door openers and automatic door units must be properly installed to work correctly and be compliant with ADA standards. If your tackling an installation job yourself, make sure you follow manufacturer suggestions. You can also find other helpful information on the Internet to help you maintain standards.
Try: Horton Automatics provides a wide selection of learning materials associated with the installation and maintenance of automatic doors. Facility Management.com is a useful source when it comes to installing and maintaining automatic doors. They offer several tips for proper installation.

Maintain and replacement electric doors parts in a timely fashion

Follow proper safety and maintenance procedures to ensure your automatic doors stay up to code. Simple daily checks and scheduled maintenance and inspections are necessary to find any problem parts that may need replacing. Find maintenance tips and other useful information from your manufacturer or automatic door supplier.
Try: Read how to properly maintain your automatic doors in the article "ANSI and the Customer at Your Door" at Buildings online. Progress Automatic Door provides a full line of parts and accessories for automatic door systems.