Installation Instructions
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Adjustments
Introduction
Withouta properlyinstalled safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be
SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED bya closing garage door.
l Incorrect adjustmentof garage door travel limits will interfere with proper operation of safety
reversal system.
l After ANY adjustmentsare made, the safetyreversal system MUST be tested. Door MUST
reverse on contactwith 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on floor.
To preventdamage to vehicles,be sure fullyopen door providesadequate clearance.
Your garage door opener is designed with electronic controlsto make setup and adjustments easy.The
adjustmentsallowyou to program where the door will stop in the open (UP) and close (DOWN)
position.The electroniccontrols sense the amountofforce required to open and close the door.The
force is adjusted automatically when you program the travel.
NOTE: If anything interferes with the door’s upward travel it will stop. If anything interferes with the
door’s downward travel,it will reverse.
UP (Open)
DOWN (Close)
One-Piece Doors Only
When setting the UP travel for a one-piece door ensure thatthe door doesnot slantbackwardswhen
fullyopen (UP).Ifthe door is slanted backwards this will cause unnecessary bucking and/or jerking
when the door is opening or closing.
Correct
Incorrect
Programming Buttons
The programming buttonsare located on the left side panel of the garage door opener and are used to
program the travel. While programming, the UP and DOWN buttons can be used to move the door as
needed.
UP Button
Adjustment Button
DOWN Button
PROGRAMMING BUTTONS