B&D Series 2 Firmadoor Installation Instructions Manual - page 3
1.0 BEFORE YOU START
1.1 SAFETY CHECKLIST
DO NOT CUT THE PACKAGING THAT HOLDS THE DOOR IN A ROLL
At a later stage during the installation you will be told just when to cut the packaging.
Remove brackets, guides and bag of small parts from each end of the door roll.
Because B&D Firmadoors overlap the opening on each side, the door and opening widths should be
measured to determine the amount of door overlap to enable correct positioning of the brackets.
1.2 PREPARATION
The following hazards and hazard controls have been identifi ed for installers during the installation of this door.
Hazard Control
Housekeeping -
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risk of slip trip or fall
Housekeeping -
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risk of injury to other people or animals in the
installers work area
Tidy up site prior to start work as a minimum area should be
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at least the area of the installation back into the garage and 2
metres in front
If the Site housekeeping is deemed to be unsafe do not install
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the door
Keep all people well clear of installers work area with
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appropriate signage and discussion with owner
Manual handling when moving the door from the Trailer or Ute
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to the installation area - risk of musculoskeletal injury
Manual handling when installing Doors & Openers particularly
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above head height - risk of musculoskeletal injury or twisting
Manual handling when installing tracks and torsion bars -
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risk
of musculoskeletal injury
Manual Handling when installing the door opener -
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risk of
musculoskeletal injury or twisting
Correct lifting technique for Roller Door
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Use of 2 person lifts
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Use of mechanical aids such as lifting stands,
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forklift, cranes
Avoid twisting (Practice correct lifting techniques)
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Correct use of ladders while installing tracks
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Use of correct technique of knotted rope installation aids
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Working at heights and working with ladders, scissor lifts,
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scaffold - risk of fall from height
Ladder check
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Ladder placement
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Do not work off the top rung
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Sharp edges on Door, tracks or related jewellery -
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risk of
laceration
Wear appropriate PPE (Dyneema cut off Gloves)
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Follow instruction explicitly particularly for the installation of
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some parts of the doors as the unrolled cut out edges presents
a very sharp edge
Pinch points -
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risk of cut, puncture or crush injury
Wear appropriate PPE and keep hands well clear of pinch
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points
Ensure hands well clear of the panels
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Use of hand tools -
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risk of eye injury, laceration cut stab or
puncture injuries (Tools checklist)
Use of Electric/ Battery or pneumatic tools -
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noise hazard
Use of cutting tools creating sparks -
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risk of fi re
Wear appropriate PPE and utilise operators manual
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Use appropriate noise/hearing protection in the form of ear
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plugs or ear muffs
Ensure appropriate fi re protection available and housekeeping
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to ensure that fl ammable liquids or materials are removed from
the area of work
Tension spring -
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risk of release of stored energy (various door
parts, tools, jewellery striking installer on the head or body)
Ensure door is correctly secured
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Ensure that pipe wrench is fi tted correctly to the axle and if it is
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gripped onto the axle do not underestimate the tension in the
spring when undoing the clamps
Ensure the correct length pipe wrench is utilised
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Ensure correct bolts are tightened or loosened to ensure there
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is no release or controlled release of energy from the spring
through the pipe wrench
Keep hands clear of the pipe wrench at all times
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Keep head clear of the pipe wrench at all times
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Position the door on the brackets, there is a risk of the
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door
falling from the brackets striking a person
Ensure the door is immediately fastened to the bracket with the
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“U” Bolt
Ensure no-one ever walks under a door sitting on a bracket
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Firmadoor
®
Series 2 Installation Instructions
Revision 5 April 2011