Installation Instructions

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 safety reversal 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 MUST reverse 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 contact with the 1-1/2 inch board, remove the

board and open/close the door 3 or 4 times to testthe adjustment. Ifthe 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

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 ofthe door.

2. Pressthe remote control push button to close the door. The door will notmove more than an

inch (2.5 cm),and the garage door opener lights will 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 safety reversing sensor isobstructed (and the sensorsare no more than

6inches[15 cm] above the floor), call for a trained door systems technician.