Door Repair A to Z on Automatic Door Repair | Page 3

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The door
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Sensor or receiver
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All electronic doors have either a receiver, to receive the code you transit, or a sensor which
detects your arrival and opens for you. These are electrical components and it is possible
they can fail.
To resolve this issue and gain access while waiting for the automatic doors repair firm you
need to isolate the sensor and bypass it.
Motor
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Although automatic the door is still bolted to hinges which allow it to move. If it is too
damaged to open properly then you will need to remove it from its hinges to allow access.
You will need to order a replacement door and then have a professional automatic doors
repair firm reattach it for you. They will make sure it is properly aligned.
If the motor fails your door is likely to be stuck in one position. If you look at the mechanism
you may find a handle which will allow you to manually open and even close the doors.
Instructions regarding how to do this will be with the handle and should be very simple.
Rail
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The rail is the piece that the doors slide on and might not be visible. As with the door, this is
only likely to be an issue if it has been damaged through force. In this case you will need to
open the door as far as you can and then wait; the rail will need to be replaced.