Replace Light Bulb
Replace light bulb (1) with a 21 watt maximum light bulb. Insert bulb into
socket (2) as shown. The light will turn on and remain lit for 2 1/2
minutes when power is connected. After 2 1/2 minutes it will turn off.
21
4-GB
Operation Of Your Opener
Your opener can be activated by any of the following devices:
• The Remote Control Transmitter. Hold the push button down until the
door starts to move.
• The Lighted Door Control Button (if you have installed this accessory).
Hold the button down until door starts to move.
• The Outside Keylock or Keyless Entry System (if you have installed
either of these accessories).
Opening the Door Manually:
Door should be fully closed if possible. Weak or broken springs could
allow an open door to fall rapidly.
Property damage or serious
personal injury could result.
The door can be opened manually by pulling the release handle down. To
reconnect the door, activate the unit.
Do not use the manual release handle to pull the door open
or closed.
When the Opener is Activated by Remote Control or Door Control
Button:
1. If fully open, the door will close.
2. If closed, the door will open.
3. If opening or closing, the door will stop.
4. If partially open, the door will move in the opposite direction of last
travel.
5. If an obstruction is encountered while closing, the door will reverse to
the open position.
6. If an obstruction is encountered while opening, the door will reverse for
1 second.
7. The optional Protector System™ uses an invisible beam which, when
broken by an obstruction, causes a closing door to open and prevents
an open door from closing. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for
homeowners with young children.
Allow a 15 minute cooling period after 5 continuous operations of the
opener.
The opener light will turn on: 1. when opener is initially plugged in;
2. when the power is interrupted; 3. when the opener is activated.
The light turns off automatically after 2-1/2 minutes. Bulb size is
21 Watts maximum.
Care Of Your Opener
When properly installed, opener will provide high performance with a
minimum of maintenance. The opener does not require additional
lubrication.
Limit and Force Adjustments:
These adjustments must be checked
and properly set when opener is installed. Only a screwdriver is
required to adjust the limits. Weather conditions may cause some
minor changes in the door operation, requiring some re-adjustments,
particularly during the first year of operation.
Refer to the Limit and
Force Adjustments on page 2. Follow the instructions carefully and
repeat the safety reverse test after any adjustment.
Remote Control Transmitter:
Additional Remotes can be purchased at
any time for use in all vehicles using garage. Refer to Accessories.The
receiver must be programmed to operate with any new Remote.
Remote Control Battery:
The lithium batteries should produce power for
up to 5 years. If transmission range lessens, replace battery.
To Change Battery:
Insert batteries positive side up. To replace cover,
snap shut along both sides. Do not dispose of the old battery with
household waste. Take batteries to a proper disposal center.
Maintenance Of Your Opener
Once a Month:
• Repeat safety reverse test. Make any necessary adjustments.
• Manually operate door. If it is unbalanced or binding, call for
professional garage door service.
• Check to be sure door opens and closes fully. Adjust Limits and/or
Force if necessary.
Twice a Year:
• Check chain tension. Disconnect Trolley first. Adjust if necessary.
Once a Year:
Oil door roller, bearings and hinges. The opener does not require
additional lubrication. Do not grease the door tracks.
HAVING A PROBLEM?
1. Opener doesn’t operate from remote:
•
Does the opener have electric power? Plug lamp into outlet. If it
doesn’t light, check the fuse box or the circuit breaker. (Some outlets
are controlled by a wall switch.)
•
Have you disengaged all door locks? Review installation instruction
warning on page 1.
•
Try a new battery.
•
If you have two or more remotes and only one operates, review
receiver programming procedures in Step 21.
•
Is there a build-up of ice or snow under door? The door may be
frozen to ground. Remove any obstruction.
•
The garage door spring may be broken. Have it professionally
replaced.
2. Remote has short range:
•
Is battery installed? Try a new one.
•
Change the location of the remote control in the car.
•
The metal garage door, foil-backed insulation or metal siding will
reduce the transmission range.
3. Door reverses for no apparent reason and opener lights don’t
blink:
•
Is something obstruction the door? Pull Manual Release Handle.
Operate door manually. If it is unbalance or binding, call for
professional garage door service.
•
Reprogram the Force.
•
Clear any ice or snow from garage floor area where garage door
closes.
•
If door reverses in fully closed position, adjust the Close Limit.
Repeat safety reverse test after adjustment is complete.
The need for occasional adjustment of the Limit positions is normal.
Weather conditions in particular can affect door travel.
4. Door reverses for no apparent reason and door control button
light blinks for 5 seconds after reversing:
•
Check The Protector System™ (if you have installed this accessory).
if the light is blinking, correct alignment.
5. The garage door opens and closes by itself:
•
(Keypad or Code Switch transmitters only) Is there a neighbor with a
garage door opener using the same code? Change your code.
•
Make sure remote push button is not stuck in ON position.
6. Door does not close completely:
Adjust the Close Limit.
Repeat safety reverse test after any adjustment of door arm length,
or Close Limit.
7. Door opens but won’t close:
•
Check The Protector System™ (if you have installed this accessory).
If the light is blinking, correct alignment.
Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete.
8. Opener light does not turn on:
Replace light bulb (21 Watts maximum).
9. Opener light does not turn off:
Defective logic board.
10. Opener motor hums briefly, then won’t work:
•
Garage door springs are broken. Close door and use Manual
Release Rope and handle to disconnect Trolley. Open and close
door manually. A properly balanced door will stay in any point of
travel while being supported entirely by its springs. If it does not, call
for a professional garage door service to correct the problem.
•
If problem occurs on first operation at opener, door may be locked.
Disable door lock.
11. Opener won’t activate due to power failure:
•
Pull Manual Release Handle to disconnect Trolley. Door can be
opened and closed manually. The next time opener is activated, the
Trolley will reconnect.
•
The Outside Quick Release accessory 1702EML (if fitted)
disconnects the Trolley from outside the garage in case of power
failure.
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