IAE DraftMaster - Maintenance & Storage; General Guidance; Paint & Protec Ve Systems

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Maintenance & Storage
General Guidance
Although IAE equipment is designed to withstand adverse weather condions and to
withstand prolonged heavy usage, monthly inspecons and regular maintenance will help to
extend the longevity of the product. The following checklist may be useful:
· Check steel framework for any signs of corrosion, distoron or wear. Replace or
repaired; Any damage to steelwork (i.e. exposed bare metal) should be made good by
rubbing down and applying 1 no coat of Galvafroid and 1 no coat of oil based paint.
· Check the operaon of the side and sliding doors before each usage - Tighten/replace
any fings as necessary.
· Pressure wash or steam wash all equipment aer each usage.
· Lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals.
· Check all nuts, bolts & set screws, pay parcular aenon to the nyloc nuts, over me
the nylon contained can degrade - replace nylocs if required.
· Before storing, clean off any excess mud with water and pressure wash all
components.
· Store the DraMaster empty and upright.
· Ensure doors are closed and secured with latches when not in use to prevent wind
damage.
· Cut away any vegetaon growing on kit.
· Check the operaon of the spring operated door handles before each usage - Tighten/
replace any fings as necessary.
Paint & Protecve Systems
The Galvanizers Associaon (www.hdg.org.uk) have conducted field tests with galvanised
steel samples throughout the U.K. and idenfied localised corrosion rates within 10 mile
squares.
The results of their tests indicate that steelwork of 3mm and 5mm thick. Hot Dip Galvanized
to BS EN 1461: 1999 giving a coang thickness of 55 and 70 microns respecvely, typically
provides protecon against corrosion in excess of 25 years.