User's Manual

Testing Safety Obstruction Force
Step 12.1 Test the Close Cycle
Press the OPERATE button to open the door a. (Fig.20).
Place an object approximately 1-1/2”(38mm) high (or b.
a 2”x 4” board laid at) on the oor under center of
garage door opening (Fig.21).
Press the OPERATE button to close the door.c.
When door contacts the object, the door must stop d.
(within 2 seconds) and reverse to open position.
If the door does not properly reverse.
Check the “close” limit position. It should not have •
reached its “close” limit before hitting board.
If the door STOPS but does not reverse, decrease •
FORCE (refer to Step 12.4).
Step 12.2 Testing the Open Cycle
Press the OPERATE button to close the door a. (Fig.20).
Press again to open the door.b.
When the door reaches approximately halfway, rmly c.
grab the door’s bottom rail - the door should stop.
If the door does not stop when opening, the force may be
excessive and need adjustment, refer to 12.4.
Fig.21
Fig.20
IMPORTANT WARNING: If the door is
closing and is unable to re-open when
obstructed, discontinue use. Do not use a
door with faulty obstruction sensing. Repair
fault and re-test before using.
CAUTION: Take care when testing the
Safety Obstruction Force. Failure to follow
this warning can result in serious personal
injury and/or property damage
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2”x 4” board
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