Hinged Gate Preventative Maintenance checks lock nuts on adjusting arm, checks bolts holding rose joints, checks rose and mains bearings for excessive wear. Checks stop and limit switch adjustments, check gate hinge pins and bearings, lubricates all vearings and checks all hose connections. A visual check is completed on motor and electrical components. The operation of the bolt is checked (if applicable) and all safety devices checked.

A test run of the gate is operation to clarify speed and operation of gate is carried out. Check locks and bolting action, tighten foundation fixings, check and adjust safe edge, check and megger loops. Inspect and, if necessary, change lamps. Inspect and tighten all electrical components. Check and clean all photocells. Check and report any signs of damage.

For Hinged Gate operated by an Underground Actuator, the pit area will be cleared and, if necessary, drained. All hydraulics, pipes and connections will be checked for leaks.

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Hinged Gate Maintenance

Maintenance Contracts - Maintaining your Security

Frontier Pitts provide a maintenance service for Security Gates, Automatic Rising Arm Barriers, Roadblockers and Rising Kerbs, Rising Bollards and pedestrian gate and turnstiles. We believe that regular maintenance is essential in the operational life of your equipment.

To achieve maximum efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs it is crucial to carry out regular routine services. Under your first year's warranty your equipment must be properly maintained by Frontier Pitts or an approved engineer, otherwise it could affect your warranty terms and conditions.