User's Manual

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Operation
To Open the Door Manually
To preventpossible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH froma falling garage door:
• If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is
CLOSED. Weak or broken springsor unbalanced door could resultin an open door falling
rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
• NEVER use emergencyrelease handle unless garage doorwayisclear of persons and
obstructions.
• NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed.Ifrope knot becomesuntied, you could fall.
DISCONNECT THE TROLLEY
1. The door should be fully closed if possible.
2. Pull down on the emergency release handle so the trolleyrelease arm snaps to the vertical
position.The door can nowbe raised and lowered as often as necessary.
NOTICE
RECONNECT THE TROLLEY
1. Pull the emergency release handle toward the garage door opener so the trolley release arm
snaps to the horizontal position.
The trolleywill reconnect on the next UP or DOWN operation,either manually or byusing the
door control or remote control.
N
O
TICE
Care of Your Opener
LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENTS
Weather conditions may cause some minor changesin door operation requiring some re-adjustments,
particularly during the first year ofoperation. Pages28 and 29 refer to the limit and force adjustments.
Onlya screwdriver is required.Follow the instructionscarefully.Repeatthe safetyreverse test
(AdjustmentStep 3, page 30) after any adjustment oflimits or force.
LIMIT CONTROLS
FORCE CONTROLS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Every Month
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Manuallyoperate door. Ifit is unbalanced or binding,call a trained door systemstechnician.
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Check to be sure door opens and closes fully. Adjust limitsand/or force if necessary(see
pages28 and 29).
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Repeat the safetyreverse test. Make any necessary adjustments(see AdjustmentStep 3).
Two Times a Year
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Check chain tension.Disconnecttrolley first. Adjustif necessary(see page 9).
Every Year
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Oil door rollers, bearingsand hinges. The opener doesnotrequire additional lubrication. Do
not grease the door tracks.