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Operation
To Open the Door Manually
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door:
• If possible, use emergencyrelease handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is
CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could resultin an open door falling
rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
• NEVER use emergency release handle unlessgarage doorway is clear of persons and
obstructions.
• NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. Ifrope knotbecomes untied, you could fall.
DISCONNECT THE TROLLEY
1. The door should be fully closed if possible.
2. Pull down on the emergencyrelease handle so the trolley release arm snaps to the vertical
position. The door can now be raised and lowered as often as necessary.
RECONNECT THE TROLLEY
1. Pull the emergencyrelease handle toward the garage door opener so the trolley release arm
snaps to the horizontal position.
The trolley will reconnecton the nextUP or DOWNoperation, either manually or by using the
door control or remote control.
Care of Your Opener
LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENTS
Weather conditions maycause some minor changes in door operation requiring some re-adjustments,
particularly during the firstyear of operation. Pages28 and 29 refer to the limit and force adjustments.
Only a screwdriver is required. Follow the instructions carefully.Repeat the safetyreverse test
(Adjustment Step 3, page 30) after any adjustment of limits or force.
LIMIT CONTROLS
FORCE CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Every Month
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Manually operate door. Ifit is unbalanced or binding, call a trained door systemstechnician.
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Check to be sure door opens and closesfully.Adjust limits and/or force if necessary (see
pages 28 and 29).
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Repeat the safety reverse test. Make any necessary adjustments(see Adjustment Step 3).
Two Times a Year
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Check chain tension. Disconnecttrolley first.Adjustifnecessary (see page 9).
Every Year
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Oil door rollers, bearings and hinges.The opener does not require additional lubrication. Do
not grease the door tracks.
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