The Shelter Expert Care and Maintenance Recommendations
Your Shelter Expert product will give you many years of reliable service and maintain it’s good looks with minimal amount of care and attention. To assist you with the care of your product, The Shelter Expert recommend the following maintenance programme for all of our shelter products. Please note that the finish on powder coat only products is classed as a delivery coat only, and it is essential that the integrity of the finish is checked and touched up as necessary. This may be required from the onset of the maintenance program as set out below.
Weekly maintenance schedule
Carry out visual inspection of all components and check for damage, make good any defects found.
Check ground anchorage.
Quarterly Maintenance Schedule
As Weekly maintenance schedule plus:-
Clean down shelter with soapy water only. Do not use any abrasive products or materials. Rinse off with clean water and allow to dry.
Check for any chips or scratches to the metal finish, and touch up where required (Aerosol touch up paints can usually be obtained locally using the RAL colour as a reference. In case of difficulty obtaining touch up, please contact us.)
Lubricate any hinges, catches, runners or locks on gated shelters or compounds.
Annual Maintenance Schedule
As Quarterly Maintenance Schedule plus:-
Check all fixings for security and tension.
Two Tier Cycle Rack System
The Shelter Expert two tier cycle rack system is designed as a low maintenance product.
The maintenance schedule detailed above should ensure the long term reliable operation of your two tier cycle rack system.
It is recommended that on the quarterly maintenance inspection that the operation of each upper cycle rack is checked. Ensure that all bearings and rollers run freely and smoothly, and that all gutters and channels are clear of any debris.
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