Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install garage door opener ONLY on properly
balanced and lubricated garage door. An
improperly balanced door may NOT reverse when
required and could result in SEVERE INJURY or
DEATH.
3. ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and
other hardware MUST be made by a trained door
systems technician BEFORE installing opener.
4. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes
connected to garage door BEFORE installing
opener to avoid entanglement.
5. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more
above fl oor.
6. Mount the emergency release within reach, but at
least 6 feet (1.83 m) above the fl oor and avoiding
contact with vehicles to avoid accidental release.
7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power
source until instructed to do so.
8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing
while installing or servicing opener. They could be
caught in garage door or opener mechanisms.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
• within sight of the garage door.
• out of reach of small children at a minimum
height of 5 feet (1.5 m) above fl oors, landings,
steps or any other adjacent walking surface.
• away from ALL moving parts of the door.
10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to
garage door control.
11. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in
plain view on inside of garage door.
12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal
system. Door MUST reverse on contact with a
1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid fl at) on
the fl oor.
13. To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH
from electrocution, disconnect ALL electric and
battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or
maintenance.
14. DO NOT install on a one-piece door if using devices
or features providing unattended close. Unattended
devices and features are to be used ONLY with
sectional doors.
SAVE THESE
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INSTRUCTIONS.
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