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CARE OF YOUR OPENER
When properly installed your opener will operate with minimal maintenance. The opener does not require additional
lubrication.
Limit and Force Adjustments: These adjustments must be checked and properly set when opener is installed. Only
a screwdriver is required. Weather conditions may cause some minor changes in the door operation, requiring some
re-adjustments, particularly during the first year of operation.
Refer to the limit and force adjustments in sections 23 and 24. Follow the instructions carefully and repeat the safety
reverse test after any adjustment.
Transmitter: The portable transmitter may be secured to a car sun visor with the clip provided. Additional transmitters
can be purchased at any time for use in all vehicles using garage. Refer to Accessories. Any new transmitters must
be set to the same code as the original transmitter.
Wireless Wall Button Batteries: When the light becomes dim or does not come on replace the batteries.
Transmitter Battery: If transmission range decreases replace the battery.
To Change Battery: To replace batteries, use the visor clip or screwdriver blade to pry open the case. Insert batteries
positive side up. To replace cover, snap shut along both sides. Do not dispose of the old battery with household
waste.
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OPENER
Once a Month:
• Repeat safety reverse test. Make any necessary adjustments.
• Manually operate door. If it is unbalanced or binding, call for professional garage door service.
• Check to be sure door opens and closes fully. Adjust Limits and/or Force if necessary.
Once a Year:
Oil door rollers, bearings and hinges. Do not grease the door tracks.
Clean and lubricate the pole and trolley. The opener does not require additional lubrication.
O
PERATION OF YOUR OPENER
Your opener can be activated by any of the following devices:
• Wireless Wall Button (CM128). Press button down until door starts to move.
• The Outside Keyswitch or Keyless Entry System (if you have installed either of these accessories).
•
The Transmitter. Hold the push button down until the door starts to move.
Opening the Door Manually:
D
oor should be fully closed if possible. Weak or broken springs could allow an open door to fall rapidly.
P
roperty damage or serious personal injury could result.
The door can be opened manually by pulling the release handle down.
To re-connect the door, pull the release cord back toward the opener (refer section 18)
Do not use the manual release handle to pull the door open or closed.
When the Opener is Activated by Transmitter, Wireless wall button or (optional) Wired Wall Control Button:
1. If open, the door will close. If closed, the door will open.
2. If closing, the door will reverse.
3. If opening, the door will stop (allowing space for entry and exit of pets and for fresh air).
4. If the door has been stopped in a partially open position, it will close.
5. If an obstruction is encountered while closing, the door will reverse.
6. If an obstruction is encountered while opening, the door will reverse and stop.
7. The optional Protector System
TM
uses an invisible beam which, when broken by an obstruction, causes a closing
door to open and prevents an open door from closing. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for homeowners with
young children.
Allow a 15 minute cooling period after 5 continuous operations of the opener.
The opener light will turn on: 1. when opener is initially plugged in; 2. when the power is interrupted; 3. when the
opener is activated.
The light turns off automatically after 2-1/2 minutes. Bulb size is 40 Watts maximum.
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