Automatic Glass Door Maintenance in Deira, Dubai

What we did

Mount Everest Automatic Doors completed maintenance on an automatic glass door in Deira, Dubai. Entrance doors in office and residential buildings are used all day, so regular attention to the operator keeps them quiet and reliable. The photo shows a technician standing on a ladder with his hand up at the header of the door, where the cover is open and the motor, wiring and control board can be seen along the top rail. A traffic cone stands on the floor to mark the work area, and the building lobby with dark doors and a plant is visible behind. A person in a white shirt watches from the lobby. An automatic sliding glass door is driven by an operator mounted in the header above the opening. A motor and belt move the glass leaves along a track, a control board manages speed and stopping, and sensors above or beside the door detect people approaching. The header is the heart of the door and is where most maintenance happens. Typical maintenance includes opening the header cover, checking the belt, rollers and track, cleaning dust from the operator, inspecting the wiring and connections, testing the sensors and checking that the door opens and closes at a safe speed. Rollers and guides that are worn or dirty are a common cause of noisy or slow doors. Owners should notice if the door hesitates, opens only part way, stays open, reopens repeatedly or makes a rattling sound. Sensors can be affected by dirt, sunlight or a changed layout near the entrance. A short inspection often solves these faults before the door fails during busy hours. Entrance doors are used constantly, so maintenance is planned to cause as little disruption as possible. Warning cones and barriers keep people clear of the work area, the header is tested before it is closed up, and the door is cycled several times to confirm it runs smoothly and safely.