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3.2
Press the remote control push button
to close the door. The door will not
move more than an inch (2.5 cm), and
the garage door opener lights will fl ash
10 times.
Test the Protector System
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Synchronize the Door Control
3.1
Open the door. Place the garage door
opener carton in the path of the door.
The garage door opener will not close from
a remote control if the LED in either safety
reversing sensor is off (alerting you to the fact
that the sensor is misaligned or obstructed).
If the garage door opener closes the door when
the safety reversing sensor is obstructed (and
the sensors are no more than 6 inches [15 cm]
above the fl oor), call for a trained door systems
technician.
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2.1
With the door fully open, place a 1-1/2
inch (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid fl at)
on the fl oor, centered under the garage
door.
Test the Safety Reversal System
2.2
Press the remote control or wall-mounted door control
to close the door. The door should stop and reverses
when it makes contact with the board. The door returns
to the previous open position. Opener beeps and lights
fl ash 5 times.
2.3
If the door reverses, remove the board. The test is
complete
If the door stops but does not
reverse:
1. Review the installation
instructions provided to ensure
all steps were followed.
2. Refer to Adjustment Step 1 and
set the down limit closer to the
garage fl oor.
NOTE:
On a sectional door,
make sure adjustments do not
force the door arm beyond a
straight up and down position.
3. Repeat the Safety Reversal test.
Without a properly installed safety reversal
system, persons (particularly small children)
could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by
a closing garage door.
• Safety reversal system MUST be tested
every month.
• After ANY adjustments are made, the
safety reversal system MUST be tested.
Door MUST reverse on contact with 1-1/2"
high (3.8 cm) object (or 2x4 laid fl at) on
the fl oor.
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Without a properly installed safety reversing
sensor, persons (particularly small children)
could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by
a closing garage door.
To synchronize the door control to the garage door opener, press the push bar until the garage door opener activates (it may take up to 3 presses). Test the door control by pressing the push bar. Each
press of the push bar will activate the garage door opener.
