Working Around Roll-Up Doors

Roll-up doors are heavy and, in a busy building, they open and close all day. Good habits and early attention to warning signs help keep them working as they should.

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Everyday habits

  • keep the path under the door clear while it opens or closes
  • do not walk or drive under a door that is still moving
  • open the door fully before moving vehicles or loads through it
  • report a door that behaves differently from usual, instead of working around it

Warning signs

  • the door moves unevenly, stops partway or reverses without a clear reason
  • new grinding, banging or scraping noises
  • damaged, bent or missing slats, or a damaged bottom bar
  • a door that drifts down when it should stay open
  • a motorized door whose controls or sensors no longer respond as they used to

If you notice any of these, stop using the door, keep people clear of it and contact a qualified technician.

Leave repairs to a qualified technician

Roll-up doors use springs under high tension and, on motorized doors, an operator and controls. Please do not try to adjust, release or repair them yourself.

For repairs, see Roll-Up Door Repair. For a new door, see Roll-Up Door Installation.

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