Operation & Maintenance Manual - EMCO Entrance Matting ...

Maintenance & Cleaning
Frequency of Cleaning
Daily
Everyday grit and soil carried in by foot traffic and like should be routinely
removed by using a suitably powerful industrial vacuum cleaner, typically 200
watts or more. Gentle agitation by stiff brushwork will encourage dirt
particles within the carpet strips to be loosened and vacuumed.
Monthly
Emco mats are designed so that individual panels which make up the whole
mat are easily rolled up, in order to gain access to the matwell below.
Vacuuming or brushing away can then easily remove debris deposited within
the matwell. Care should be taken upon replacement to refit mat clips,
which are ‘push fitted’ to the underside of matting panels at intersection
points.
Annually
A more thorough clean is recommended on an annual basis to keep the
Emco matting in tip-top working condition, and looking its best, particularly
to panels of matting which are subject to heaviest wear and tear.
Simple removal of selected panels is easy, remembering to use proper
Manual Handling techniques. Stand panels on end i.e. run of profiles running
vertically, and apply a Jet Washer with clean tap water at temperatures of no
higher than 60°C. Mild detergents (neutral pH) can be be used to improve
the cleaning process and/or removal of oils and grease. Rinse using clean
water and allow to drip dry in a well-aired space for an hour or two until dry.
Operation & Maintenance Manual
Emco open construction matting is specifically designed to enable foot-borne dirt and soil to fall between the
aluminium profiles. Regular cleaning and maintenance is, therefore, vital to maintain the optimal functionality of
the mat whilst in operation.
A prescriptive regime for the frequency of cleaning cannot be given, upon the basis that each site will have
considerably varying conditions. Even climate and seasonal conditions will have a bearing on levels of soiling, dirt
and moisture build up.
Nevertheless the following guidelines for cleaning are recommended by
Emco for matting subjected to typical conditions.