Push the
control
button
to close the door. The
door opener
must reverse and open the door
when it strikes the wood. If the opener does not
reverse, have it repaired or replaced. Also
consider replacement of the
garage
door opener
if it
is an
older
model, Have a
qualified
individual adjr-rst, repair or
replace the
parts.
Test the force setting of
your
garage
door
opener by holding up the bottom of the door as
it
closes,
If the door does not reverse readilv.
the force is excessive and needs
adjusting.
Yor-rr
garage
door opener owner's manual will explain
how to adjusr the force sensitivity. A
qualifled
individual
should adjust it, To avoid entrapment,
be sure
to perform
the 1 inch reversing test after
any repairs or adjustments are made to
the
garage
ooor or
opener.
Many
garage
door openers can be equipped
with accessory
safety devices. Consider adding
an electric
eye or edge sensor as an extra
measure
of safety to
protect
against entrapment.
Routine Maintenance
Can
Prevent Tragedies
There are routine maintenance steps that
you
should follow once a month. Review
your
owner's manual for both the door and door
opener. If
you
don't have the owner's manuals,
contact the manufacturer(s)
and
request a copy
for
your
specific
model(s). Look for the opener
model number
on the back of
the
power
unit,
Look at the
garage
door springs, cables, rollers,
pulleys
and
other
door
hardware
for signs of
wear. If
you
suspect any
problems,
have a
quali-
fied
person
make repairs. The springs and
related hardware are under high tension and
can cause severe injury when handled
irnproperly,
WARNING
-
Springs are under
high tension.
Only
qualified
individuals should adjust them.
Rollers and hinges
of a
garage
door require
periodic
h-rbrication.
Use a spray silicone or
lighmeight
hor-rsehold
oil according ro the
instrr-rctions
in
yor-rr
owners manual.
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