^The Inspector Speaks

Keep them rolling

Door Disconnect:
Your garage door can be disconnected from the opener when manual operation is necessary (e.g. Power failure). Pull down on handle tied to trolley. It will reconnect automatically when the opener is reactivated.

Door Lubrication:
Oil door rollers, bearings and hinges every three months. Use silicone spray lubricant, or light machine oil.

Door Balance:
The opener's automatic safety system works best when door is in good balance. It is tested manually by opening and closing door. A door is balanced when it stays in any point of travel while being supported solely by its springs. If adjustments are needed, call a garage door company.

Door Force:
Opener forces can be adjusted at the screws on the sides of the chassis. Normal force has been preset during manufacture. If necessary, increase force by turning screws clockwise by two turns with door opening and closing without reversing.

Opener Lubrication:
Clean and re-grease top and bottom surfaces of the rail once a year using bearing grease.

Opener operates by itself:
Check the push buttons and its wiring. Wiggle the wires, especially at the terminals. Check for breaks under staples.

Door Force:
If the opener lifts the door part of the way then reverses, check the door force adjustment. Call a garage door company if track itself needs adjustment.

Door Springs:
Make certain door is not locked down, or otherwise held fast by snow or ice. Disconnect door from opener and raise door manually. Check doors springs, if one is broken have it professionally replaced.

Motor Reset:
If the motor overheats, it will be stopped automatically by an internal thermal switch. Allow five minutes for cooling, then press the reset button located on the body of opener.

Cautions:

1. Operate door only when fully visible.
2. Do not permit children to play with garage doors.
3. Read instruction manual carefully.