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Spare List
A practical spare list for keeping replacement parts ready for LED fabric frame installs in South Africa.
How Spare List helps on repeat installs
Spare List covers the replacement items worth keeping with an LED fabric frame installation. That often includes power supplies, connectors, LED components, fixings, and a backup fabric graphic for retail or expo sites where display downtime is a problem.
List the exact frame on site first, then note the illuminated size, transformer position, and any access limits at the store or stand. A spare pack for Sandton retail does not always match one for Durban beachfront sites, where moisture and corrosion can affect connectors and power components. During load-shedding periods, it also helps to mark which lighting parts were last tested under full power.
Check the open frame, the plug side, and the graphic edge detail before anything is packed away. Those images make it easier to identify missing corner parts, the correct LED run, or the silicone edge graphic profile when a replacement is needed later. Keep the spare record with the install file or at the branch where the display is maintained.
Spare parts worth holding
A useful spare list usually covers the items that stop an LED fabric frame from running or looking complete on opening day. That means power supplies, joiners, cables, feet, hanging hardware, and at least one backup print where a retail campaign or expo date cannot move. Include part counts, frame location, and any non-standard fixing used on that specific installation.
Match the spare record to the site photos, the install notes, and the frame size before ordering replacements. Check whether the missing item is a standard stock component or a custom part such as a shaped graphic or a special hanging bracket. Lightbox quotes are built from the wall size, the frame depth and whether the unit is single or double sided.
- Power supplies labelled by frame size
- Connector photos saved with site record
- Backup SEG graphic for launch days
Common spares for SA sites
Mall installations often need their own spare planning because access windows are tight and replacement visits may need after-hours entry. For expo work through OR Tambo and regional venues, small components can go missing between packing, transport, and build-up. Record what travels with the frame and what stays at the client site.
Coastal branches around Durban and Cape Town can need extra attention on plugs, drivers, and metal fittings exposed to damp air. Inland stores pick up more dust on profiles and LEDs, especially where displays sit near entrances or active shopfitting work. It is worth checking whether cleaning materials on site are suitable for printed fabric and acrylic diffusers.
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What to record on handover
Build the Spare List with photos, event timing, and notes on the parts already known to go missing or fail, such as connectors, power supplies, feet, or silicone edge graphics. Keep the subject line specific.
Write down the frame code, installed graphic size, power input, and the quantity of each spare left with the site team. Add notes for recurring issues such as lost feet, damaged corners, or graphics removed for promotions and not returned. A short handover sheet helps the next re-install, campaign change, or maintenance call make sense quickly.