Garador Garage Door Opener Instruction Manual - page 14
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Garador
P/N: 05xxx
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Step 9
- TESTING THE SAFETY SYSTEM
The opener automatically adjusts the force required to
reverse when closing or to stop when opening when an
obstruction is encountered. The operation of the Safety
System must be tested whenever there has been any
change in settings or any adjustment to the door, and
monthly during the operational life of the opener.
To test the safety system the following procedure should be
used.
9.1 - Door Closing Test
1. Ensure that the door is open.
2. Place a 50mm obstacle laid flat on the floor under
the middle of the garage door.
3. Operate the door in the close direction; the door
must reverse on hitting the obstruction.
4. If the door fails to reverse, remove the obstacle
and reset the door travel limits as per Step 5.
5. Place the 50mm obstacle on the floor under the
garage door and then retest.
Important Note:
If the door fails again, there may
be a problem with your garage door or opener, put the
opener into manual operation and do not use. Operate
the door manually; you will need to call for service.
9.2 - Door Opening Test
1. Ensure that the door is closed.
2. Operate the opener to open the door.
3. While the door is opening (approximately 1 metre off the
floor) hold the bottom edge of the door with your hand.
When a reasonable downward force is exerted, the door
should halt.
4. This will cause the LED’s to start flashing to indicate an
open obstruction has been detected.
5. If the door fails to halt, operate the opener for five cycles
and then re-test. If the door fails again you will need to
call for service.
Note:
Check to make sure the door opens and closes
properly.
Important Note:
The use of safety infra red beams (Part
No 062153) is recommended on all installations of automatic
garage door openers.
SAFETY TEST
Fig. 14
The safety system is designed to prevent
entrapment or serious injury. It relies upon
physical contact with objects in the path of
the door. The safety system alone may not
prevent cosmetic damage to motor vehicles
or property.
WOOD 50mm HIGH