ATS Series Installation Manual
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18. Opener Safety & Security
18.1 Your Door CAN NOT be used by the opener when:
a. There is a locking device installed.
b. There is a power failure.
18.2 Your Door CAN be used when:
a. There is an emergency, by disengaging the opener.
b. There is a power failure, by disengaging the opener.
18.3 To Disengage the Opener:
a. It is recommended to do so with the door in the closed position.
b. Pull the manual release cord towards the door, until you hear a click.
c. Move the door manually.
18.4 To Re-Engage the Opener:
a. Check the door has not been locked by a locking device.
b. Pull the manual release cord away from the door, until you hear a click.
c. The door will now operate from the opener.
CAUTION: When the opener is manually disengaged,
the door is no longer locked. To lock the door
manually, re-engage the opener after the door is
closed.
19. Operating your Opener
19.1 To Operate the opener:
a. Press the programmed transmitter button until your
door begins to move (usually 2 seconds). Make sure
you can see the door when you use the transmitter.
b. If you are in a vehicle you should aim the transmitter
through your windscreen as shown.
c. Check that the door is fully open or closed before you
drive in or away.
d. If you press the transmitter whilst the door is moving
the door will stop. The next press of the transmitter
will move the door in the opposite direction.
WARNING! When operating the manual
release (while the door is open) the door
may fall rapidly due to weak or broken
springs, or due to being improperly
balanced.
Do not disengage the opener to manual
operation with children/persons or any
objects including motor vehicles within
the doorway.
CAUTION: Do not use the string handle as a
mechanism to open the door. Failure to comply may
cause serious injury.
