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EXPECTED WINTER WHITEOUT MEANS
AUTOS SHOULD BE CHECKED
Carrying out weekly checks on automatic doors
in the run-up to the UK’s envisaged “worst
winter in 70 years” is being urged by experts
from GEZE UK.
Weather forecasters are predicting that a polar
cold snap could bring the longest whiteout Britain
has seen since the 1950s – not the time to find that
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automatic doors are no longer working
properly.
GEZE UK’s Service Director Steve
Marshall says that ensuring doors are
properly maintained and working
correctly will help reduce heat loss,
reduce the chances of water ingress –
minimising the chance of slips or trips
– and reduce carbon footprint and C02
levels into the building.
He advises estate and facilities
managers to put in place weekly checks
to ensure that doors open and close
with maximum e iciency.
He recommends a ‘10-point plan’ to
keep doors in tip top condition. This includes:
Making sure that any operator running tracks or
the path of travel that a door follows is clear of
debris including snow and grit.
Checking brush strips or sealing strips are
present and in good condition.
Visually inspecting the operation of the door
and ensuring that it opens and closes in a 20-25
second cycle time depending on the application.
Ensuring that the door is brought to a full close
and if required engage with any locking systems.
Making sure that sensors are clean and free from
damage.
Testing of any push button activation devices to
ensure door opens and closes e iciently.
Inspect for any loose or damaged drive arms
which should be reported immediately.
Visually inspect the door for any damage
including breakages to glass and report
immediately.
Listen to the operation of the door any unusual
‘metal on metal’ scraping which may indicate
a problem that will result in failure of the door
later. Again, this should be reported immediately.
Visually inspect the door and identify if there is
any scraping of the door directly on the floor.
www.geze.co.uk 01543 443000
SEAWARD OFFERS FREE PAT WEBINARS
AN ELECTRICAL testing expert is o ering
electricians and those working in the industry
the chance to gain in-depth knowledge about the
latest advances in PAT testing thanks to a series
of free webinars.
As a leading manufacturer of electrical testing
equipment, Seaward hopes the new webinars will
give people the chance to widen their knowledge of
PAT testing and keep up with industry standards – as
well as providing hints and tips for those who are
new to the electrical safety tests.
Portable appliance tests (PAT) are quick and
simple checks performed on electrical appliances.
Employers are legally required to ensure any
electrical equipment they provide to sta is
maintained in a safe condition – and PAT tests are
the simplest way to do this.
The on-demand sessions cover topics such as
legal requirements, industry guidance and common
practice, how to
perform PAT risk
assessments, how
to run an e icient
PAT system and how
to improve safety
standards – and
new ones are added
regularly.
Kevin Smith,
Category Manager for
Seaward’s test and
measurement range,
said: “We believe
our customer care
is second to none
and this is just one
of the ways we can
help those working in
the electrical testing
industry.
“From helping them
choose the right tester
to o ering specific
training for topics such
as fixed appliance
testing, our webinars are
ultimately about sharing our knowledge to keep
people safe – a responsibility we take very seriously.
“We regularly update our PAT equipment and it is
important that we give our customers the chance
to keep up to date with the latest technology, such
as the Apollo series of PAT testers and PATguard 3
so ware.”
To sign up visit www.seaward.co.uk/fmj
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link
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