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GDO-8V3 Shed Master Instruction Manual
8.2 If You Need a Service Call
If the opener needs a service please call the dealer who installed
the garage door opener (their contact details are usually on a
sticker on the back of your garage door).
BEFORE CALLING you should have the following information to
assist in providing the appropriate service:
1. Has anything happened since the opener last operated OK,
e.g. a storm, a jolt to the door etc.?
2. What is the current light status on the opener?
3. Manually disengage the door (Section 5).
How easy is it to manually open and close the door?
4. What model is the opener? (Model no. information is located
at the rear of the opener)
5. Who installed the opener? (Dealer details should be on a
sticker on the back of your garage door)
6. When was it installed? (If known)
8. User Maintenance Instruction
8.1 Door Maintenance
A poorly maintained door could cause fatal / serious injuries or
damage to property.
a. Frequently examine the door, particularly the cables, springs
and mountings for signs of wear, damage or imbalance. DO
NOT USE if repair or adjustment is needed since a fault in
the installation or an incorrectly balanced door may cause
injury.
b. Fasteners: Check all screws, nuts and bolts to ensure they
are secure.
c. Spring Tension: It is natural for springs to lose tension.
Should the door become hard to operate or completely
inoperative, contact a door professional.
d. Guide Tracks: Clean the internal sections of the guide tracks
every 3 - 6 months with a cloth dampened with mineral
turps or methylated spirits.
WARNING! Run the Safety Testing procedures
MONTHLY in Section 6.9 to ensure garage door
is fit for use.
CAUTION! Frequently examine the installation, in
particular cables, springs and mountings, for signs of
wear, damage or imbalance. DO NOT USE if repair or
adjustment is needed since a fault in the installation or
an incorrectly balanced door may cause injury.
Adjustments should only be carried out by experienced
persons, as this function can be dangerous if not
performed under strict safety procedures.
WARNING! Failure to maintain your garage
door may void the warranty on your garage door
operator.