Operation, Important safety instructions, Save these instructions – Chamberlain 248739 User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
WARNING
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS.
2. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of
children. NEVER permit children to operate or play
with garage door control push buttons or remote
controls.
3. ONLY activate garage door when it can be seen
clearly, it is properly adjusted, and there are no
obstructions to door travel.
4. ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely
closed. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE
MOVING DOOR.
5. NO ONE SHOULD GO UNDER A STOPPED,
PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR.
6. If possible, use emergency release handle to
disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is
CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door
could result in an open door falling rapidly and/or
unexpectedly, causing SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
7. NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage
doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.
8. NEVER use handle to pull garage door open or closed.
If rope knot becomes untied, you could fall.
9. If one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the
other control may also need adjustment.
10. After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal
system MUST be tested.
11. Safety reversal system MUST be tested every month.
Garage door MUST reverse on contact with 1-1/2"
(3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid fl at) on the fl oor.
Failure to adjust the garage door opener properly
may cause SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
12. ALWAYS KEEP GARAGE DOOR PROPERLY
BALANCED (see page 3). An improperly balanced
door may NOT reverse when required and could
result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
13. ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and
other hardware, ALL of which are under EXTREME
tension, MUST be made by a trained door systems
technician.
14. ALWAYS disconnect electric power to garage door
opener BEFORE making ANY repairs or removing
covers.
15.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.