VanDOOR
Drive gear (motor pinion)

Lifecycle

5years

Every 5 years

When to replace this part

Cadence pulled from manufacturer manuals. Preventive maintenance recommended to preserve torque, sealing and operator safety.

Structural partSKU DL-8001252

Product compatibility

Fits both DL-6 and VanDOOR AluLIFT.

Reference verified on the VanDOOR ranges below. Any out-of-scope install requires engineering validation.

Compatible range

DoorLIFT DL-6VanDOOR AluLIFT

Order alongside

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Part FAQ

Frequently asked questions about this part

  • The motor-unit must be replaced after 5 years or 160,000 cycles, whichever comes first. Verbatim source: VanDOOR AluLIFT maintenance manual v03-2026 §5.1 — “Replace the motor-unit after 5 years or 160.000 cycles”. On the basis of 40 cycles/day × 5 days/week (~10,000 cycles/year), 160,000 cycles equate to about 16 theoretical years — the 5-year threshold therefore becomes the limiting criterion at standard usage. At heavier usage, anticipate the replacement on the cycle counter.

  • High-frequency consumables: DL-8001254 guiding blocks — set of 4 per system per year; A23 12V batteries for FOB remote — 1 to 2/year per FOB. Fatigue parts to anticipate: AluLIFT balancer — 15,000 to 25,000 cycles, i.e. 1.5 to 2 years under intensive use; motor unit — replace after 5 years or 160,000 cycles. Incident-critical parts: emergency-release cable, 30 A fuse, 2.5 m battery cable.

  • Parts common to both ranges: motor block, control box, REED limit-switch sensors, FOB remote and A23 battery, battery cable, profile cable, 30 A fuse, DL-8001254 blocks, DL-8001252 drive gear, release key and cylinder. AluLIFT-specific parts: 5 push-button references (DL-8000810/811/814/815/816), spring balancer, door panels, vertical and horizontal rails, cable drums.

Field essentials

Two essentials to know before anything else

Critical procedures to stay operational — emergency release and installer qualification.

  • External release procedure: (1) insert the DoorLIFT key into the lock cylinder at the centre of the intermediate or top panel, outside face; (2) turn the key 90° clockwise and firmly pull the lock and cable out of the cylinder — the system disengages; (3) reinsert the cable and cylinder into the door lock housing, then operate the door by hand. On the AluLIFT, an internal release is available: pull the red sleeve marked 'EMERGENCY DOOR RELEASE' to disengage the motor lever from inside the box.

  • VanDOOR does not perform installation itself. AluLIFT integration must be carried out exclusively by qualified, trained bodybuilders or integrators, in accordance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and best practice. The integrator guarantees regulatory compliance of the final assembly, verifies correct operation, commissions the system, and supplies the end user with the manual and CE Declaration of Conformity for the integrated equipment.