Installation Instructions

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Adjustments
STEP 2 Test the Safety Reversal System
Withouta properlyinstalled safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be
SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED bya closing garage door.
l Safety reversal system MUSTbe tested everymonth.
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 the floor.
1. With the door fully open, place a 1-1/2 inch (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor,
centered under the garage door.
2. Pressthe remote control push button to close the door.The door MUSTreverse when it
makes contact with the board.
If the door stopsand does notreverse on the obstruction, increase the down travel (refer to Adjustment
Step 1). Repeatthe test. When the door reversesupon contactwith the 1-1/2 inch board, remove the
board and open/close the door 3 or 4 times to testthe adjustment.If the garage door opener continues
to fail the safety reversal test, call a trained door systems technician.
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STEP 3 Test the Protector System
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Withouta properlyinstalled safety reversing sensor,persons (particularly small children) could be
SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED bya closing garage door.
1. Open the door.Place the garage door opener carton in the path of the door.
2. Pressthe remote control push button to close the door.The door will not move more than an
inch (2.5 cm),and the garage door opener lightswill flash 10 times.
The garage door opener will not close from a remote control ifthe LED in either safety reversing sensor
is off(alerting you to the fact thatthe sensor is misaligned or obstructed). Ifthe garage door opener
closes the door when the safetyreversing sensor is obstructed (and the sensorsare no more than
6inches[15 cm] above the floor), call for a trained door systemstechnician.
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