Overhead door failure prevention system and method of using same

Abstract

A system for servicing an overhead door having a spring counter balance mechanism, an operator and a directional control system. The servicing system includes a counter, information cards, and contact cards. The counter includes a counting device and a numeric display. The counting device records the number of full cycles of the springs used in the counter balance mechanism measured from the fully closed position of the door. The numeric display shows this number of full cycles. An inspector of the door compares this number to the cycle failure specification for the springs used in the counter balance mechanism listed on the information cards. If replacement or attention is required, the inspector uses the contact cards to inform the appropriate parties that the door is not functioning properly or that the springs require attention.

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