Aspects to consider, but not limit to:

• Gate motor batteries should be replaced every 12 to 18 months.
• Gate tracks needs to be level

• A steel sliding gate should be free running from the fully closed position, to the fully open position.

• The steel sliding gate should not be warped.

• There should be no obstructions in the gates path.

• Proper end stops needs to be fitted to prevent steel gates from derailing and falling over onto property and children.

• Steel sliding gates need to have their own steel pillars which is adequate in strength and size to support the steel sliding gates in a upright position.

• Steel sliding gates need to be level.

• Steel gate wheels need to be fitted correctly onto the steel sliding gate in order to get a balanced sliding gate system.

• Dirt, grime sand and stone should not be present on the gate track.

• No lubricate should ever be applied to gate wheels or gate motor pinion gears.

• Flash floods should be considered when fitting gate motors.

• Gate motors should be fitted in a upright position “level on all axis” and the gate motor should not lean over towards the steel sliding gate.

• The gate motor should be parallel with the steel sliding gates run path.

• When fitting steel gate rails by way of welding, then proper steel brackets needs to be welded into place between the steel gate rack and the steel sliding gate.

• Distances between the steel brackets should not exceed 500mm.

• A preferred distance between brackets is 350mm.

• On gate motor start up positions “normally fully closed and fully open”, a added steel bracket should be welded into place over the gate motor pinion gear.

• The spacing between the steel rack and gate motor pinion gear should be as factory specifications which is around at least 2mm

• The steel rack should never force down onto the gate motor pinion gear.

• When fitting razz rack, it is paramount that the steel sliding gate is not warped.

• Razz rack should be secured properly by means of rivets, tek screws, bolts and nuts and welding.

• It is paramount that the razz rack, which has “plastic teeth” cover the whole gate motor pinion gear in order to expand the razz rack life expectancy.

• All welding on a gate motor should be done by a qualified welder, bird droppings for welding is not acceptable.

• The steel base plate of a gate motor should be welded down properly and “spot welding” is not a acceptable practice.

• The correct welding rods should be used when welding on mild steel.

• Afrox 6013 is a good quality welding rod to use.

• All welded areas and steel rack should at least be painted red oxide primer paint to prevent rust from forming.

• All electrical wires should be placed in a conduit pipe to prevent damage from garden implements.

• The running of communication cables along with electrical supply cables in the same conduit pipe is not advised as interference could be present on communication systems.

• No electrical cable should be joined under ground.

• If a electrical cable needs to be joined under ground, then a proper “epoxy joint” should be used.

• Swing gate hinges should be lubricated quarterly with a grease type lubrication as well as free operation of the steel swing gates.

• Q20 is not advised as it is a thin oil which will just run off the applied area.

• Swing gate steel poles should be strong enough to carry the weight of the steel swing gates.

• Adequate hinges to be present on steel swing gates.

• Swing gates should not be warped and no obstruction should be present when operating such swing gates.

• Steel hinges should be properly welded by a qualified welder in order to prevent hinges from tearing off due to bad welding.

• End stops should be fitted to prevent swing gates from slamming into walls and to secure swing gates in place.

• No steel sliding gate, may be held upright with a steel bracket which has been secured from a brick wall.

• Alarm systems do not require a yearly service as such.
• Passives can be wiped clean with a cloth
• Alarm system batteries needs to be replaced at least every 12 months.
• Alarm systems needs to be tested regularly to ensure correct operation through to a armed response company.
• All alarm wires joints and resistors should be soldered to ensure proper connection.

• Garage doors needs to be checked for proper operation at least 6 months to 12 months apart.
• Garage doors need to be free running without any obstructions present.
• Garage door springs, needs to be adjusted in order to provide for a balanced system.
• No oil should be placed in the guide tracks as it assists in forming a grinding paste.
• Garage door motors should be inspected on a 12 month basis to ensure long levity.
• Garage door motor back up batteries should be replaced on a 18 month cycle.
• the gearbox system of a garage door motor should be checked and lubricant should be added where needed to assist in smooth operation.

• CCTV Systems can be serviced on a 12 month basis.
• The service should include the cleaning of all camera lenses and teh checking of proper fitment of the camera.
• Camera connections could be checked and cleaned to ensure proper operation and to prevent the loss of a image from a camera.
• All camera connections should be completed with teh correct tooling and sealed to prevent corrosion from forming on the wire joints.
• Monitors can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
• Camera power supplies to be fitted in a well ventilated area.
• All power connections to be soldered and sealed.
• CCTV systems to be checked for proper operation when recordings are present.