Testing Safety Obstruction Force
18.1 - Testing the Close Cycle
Press the OPERATE button to open the door
1.
(
fig.23
).
Place an object approximately 1-1/2”(38mm) high
2.
(or a 2”x 4” board laid flat) on the floor under center
of garage door opening (
fig.24
).
Press the OPERATE button to close the door.
3.
When door contacts the object, the door must stop
4.
(within 2 seconds) and reverse to open position.
If the door does not properly reverse.
Check the “close” limit position. It should not have
•
reached its “close” limit before hitting board.
If the door STOPS but does not reverse, decrease
•
FORCE (refer to
Step 18.4
).
18.2 - Testing the Open Cycle
Press the OPERATE button to close the door (
1.
fig.23
).
Press again to open the door. When the door is
2.
reaching half of the opening distance, grab the bottom
rail of the door firmly, the door should stop.
If the door does not stop when opening, the force may be
excessive and need adjusting, refer to
Step 18.4
.
fig.24
fig.23
IMPoRTANT WARNING:
If the door is
closing and is unable to re-open when
obstructed, discontinue use. Do not use a
door with faulty obstruction sensing. Repair
fault and re-test before using.
CAuTIoN:
Please take care when testing the
safety obstruction force. Excessive force may
cause serious personal injury and/or property
damage can result from failure to follow this
warning.
2”x 4” board
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