Instructions / Assembly

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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Garage Door Opener Maintenance
Weather conditions may affect the door operation which could require some re-setting of the opener’s
adjustments. Doors may swell and become heavier during wet periods, door hinges and rollers might
bind during cold periods. To insure safe operation of the door, perform the following tests, including any
additional test steps described.
Every Month
1 With the door closed, pull the red release handle to disconnect the opener from the door.
2 From outside the garage, slowly open the door manually all the way, and then close it all the way. Notice if
there is any binding, sticking or rubbing. The door should move smoothly in both directions.
3 Raise the garage door about halfway up. Carefully release the door and see if the door balances. It should
stay in place. Close the door.
NOTE: If the garage door is unbalanced or the door travel isn’t smooth, have a quali ed garage door
professional adjust or repair the door.
4 To reconnect the opener,  ip the release lever up and run the opener.
5 Perform the Safety Beam Test – page 29.
6 Perform the Safety Reversal System Test – page 23.
After Servicing the Opener
1 Perform the Safety Beam Test – page 29.
2 Perform the Open and Close Limit Adjustments – page 22.
3 Perform the Safety Reversal System Test – page 23.
Every 6 Months
Check the belt tension. The tension spring in the traveler keeps the belt taut. The factory setting for the
tension spring length is .9” long. If the tension spring is longer than 1”, adjust the belt – page 7.
1 Hold the traveler so the adjustment wheel is visible through the large slot.
2 Use a  at blade screwdriver to turn the adjustment wheel to compress the tension spring until its length is
between .9” and 1” long.
Every Year
Check the door hardware for lubrication needs. Lubricate door hinges, rollers and bearings according to
door manufacturer’s recommended procedures.