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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE / INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
BEFORE PLACING DOOR OPERATOR IN REGULAR SERVICE, MAKE SURE THAT:
1. THE FRONT AND REAR MOUNTS FOR THE OPENER ARE SOUND AND SECURE AND THE RAIL IS
POSITIONED CORRECTLY ABOVE THE HIGH ARC OF THE DOOR, AND THAT THE OPENER IS
POSITIONED OVER THE DOOR ACTION CENTERLINE.
2. FOR SECTIONAL DOORS AND ONE-PIECE DOORS WITH TRACKS, THE POSITION OF THE DOOR ARM,
WITH THE DOOR CLOSED, IS SUCH THAT ITS CONNECTING POINT ON THE TROLLEY IS 5" TO 8"
BEHIND ITS CONNECTING POINT ON THE DOOR BRACKET. THE DOOR ARM SHOULD NEVER BE
PERFECTLY VERTICAL WHEN THE DOOR IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
3. THE MANUAL RELEASE HANDLE AND CORD ARE SECURE TO THE MANUAL RELEASE LEVER. THE
HANDLE IS LOCATED 6 FT ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL AND REQUIRES NO MORE THAN 50 LBS. PULL TO
ACTUATE. THE TROLLEY AND RELEASE MECHANISM ARE PROPERLY LUBRICATED.
4. THE STANDARD WALL PUSH BUTTON OR THE DELUXE WALL PUSHBUTTON STATION IS IN SUCH A
POSITION AND OF SUCH A HEIGHT THAT IT CAN ONLY BE ACTUATED BY AN ADULT OF AVERAGE
HEIGHT. THE CAUTION LABEL IS PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED NEXT TO THE PUSH BUTTON OR WALL
STATION.
5. ALL WIRING IS CORRECT TO CODES OR BETTER. THERE IS GROUND CONTINUITY IN THE SUPPLY.
THE GROUND PRONG ON THE POWER CORD IS INTACT.
6. ALL ROPES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE DOOR. THE DOOR MOVES FREELY WITHOUT
BINDING WHEN RAISED OR LOWERED MANUALLY. THE DOOR IS CORRECTLY BALANCED AND
LUBRICATED. ALL DOOR HARDWARE IS SECURE AND SOUND. THE SENSITIVITY HAS BEEN
ADJUSTED TO MINIMUM FORCE FOR THE APPLICATION.
7. THE DOOR REVERSES ON OBSTRUCTIONS TO WITHIN 1-1/2" OF THE FLOOR. THE CONCRETE OR
OTHER SURFACE BENEATH THE CLOSED DOOR PROVIDES UNIFORM CONTACT.
8. THE PLASTIC ENVELOPE FOR THIS MANUAL IS ATTACHED TO THE WALL NEAR THE PUSH BUTTON
OR WALL STATION AND THIS MANUAL IS PLACED THERE FOR OWNER USE AND REFERENCE.
9. ON DOORS WITH EXTENSION TYPE COUNTERBALANCE SPRINGS, RESTRAINT CABLES HAVE BEEN
INSTALLED THROUGH THE SPRINGS.
10. THERE IS GFI PROTECTION ON THE LINE TO POWER THE OPENER. THIS IS PARTICULARLY
IMPORTANT ON INSTALLATIONS INVOLVING DOORS OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION.
11. ON DOORS WITH ADJUSTABLE BOTTOM EDGES, LOCK EDGES HAVE BEEN LOCKED AFTER
ADJUSTMENT
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OPENER
Once a Month:
1. Test for reversal on a 1-1/2 inch high object or a 2 x 4 board laid flat on the floor (see Step 19, page 14). If
adjusting either the force or the limit of travel, retest the opener. Failure to adjust the opener may cause severe
injury or death.
2. Manually operate the door. If it is unbalanced or binding, call a professional garage door serviceperson.
3. Check to be sure the door opens and closes fully. Adjust limits or force of travel if necessary.
4. Repeat safety reverse test. Make any necessary adjustments.
Twice a Year:
1. Check chain tension. Adjust if necessary.
Once a Year:
1. Oil door rollers, bearings and hinges (silicone lubricant
spray).
