How To Maintain Your Linear Gate Opener
Your investment in a Linear Gate Opener should not be short-lived. Maintaining your Linear automatic gate opener will help it keep benefiting you and your family. To keep the gate working properly for as long as possible, provide regular upkeep. While your Linear gate opener was designed for functionality and safety, climate and other external factors may require you to check it a few times a year.
Inspect and Clean
Check inside and outside the operator for dirt buildup, overgrown plants, or deterioration on the opener. These things are easy to overlook, but they can keep your operator from performing as well as it should. Dents and rust may also affect your opener, so you may need to replace parts if they rust or get damaged.
We recommend inspecting your operator every few months and using a light mist of water and a microfiber towel to clean the operator. Remember to be careful and shut off the system just to be safe.
Lubricate
All moving machines require lubrication to operate smoothly. When opener parts run dry, they create friction that can damage the hinges, chains, arms, and other opener components. To prevent further damage, use the proper solutions.
We suggest using white lithium grease to lubricate hinges and other moving parts twice a year.
Pest Control
As part of cleaning the opener, it is also important to open the opener housing to check for pests. The enclosure is a small, warm spot where all animals and insects can gather. Pests may bring dirt and other matter into the unit or chew up the opener parts.
Checking for pests should be done as regularly as, or more regularly than, inspecting and cleaning. Removing plants from the area and checking during colder months is also recommended.
While Linear Gate Openers are capable of providing you with the best automatic gate experience, maintenance will be required every few months. For more detailed instructions, please refer to your unit's manual or contact your sales team. They are happy to help in any way they can!
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