Opening a Door: Make sure the lock(s) are in the unlocked position. Lift the door by using the lift handles/ suitable gripping points only. Door should open with little resistance.
Closing a Door: From inside the garage, pull door downward using lift handles/ gripping point only or a high friction area only. If you are unable to reach the lift handles/ suitable gripping points only, use pull rope affixed to the side of door. Door should close completely with little resistance.
Using an electric opener:
IMPORTANT: PULL ROPES MUST BE REMOVED AND LOCKS MUST BE REMOVED OR MADE INOPERATIVE IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION.
When connecting a trolley type garage door opener to this door, an opener and/or trolley bracket must be securely attached to the top section of the door, along with any
MAINTAINING YOUR GARAGE DOOR…
Before you begin, read all warning labels affixed to the door and the installation instructions and owner’s manual. Perform routine maintenance steps once a month, and have the door profes- sionally inspected once a year. Review your Installation Instructions and Owner’s Manual for the garage door. These instructions are available at no charge from
Monthly Inspections:
1. Visual Inspection
Closely inspect jambs, header and mounting surface. Any wood found not to be structurally sound must be replaced. Inspect the springs, cables, rollers, pulleys, back hangs and other door hardware for signs of worn or broken parts. Tighten any loose screws and/or bolts. Check exte- rior surface of the door sections for any minor cracks. Verify door has not shifted right and/or left in the opening. If you suspect problems, have a trained door system technician make the repairs.
WARNING
GARAGE DOOR SPRINGS, CABLES, BRACKETS, AND OTHER HARDWARE AT- TACHED TO THE SPRINGS ARE UNDER EXTREME TENSION, AND IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY, CAN CAUSE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY. ONLY A TRAINED DOOR SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN SHOULD ADJUST THEM, BY CAREFULLY FOLLOWING THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
NEVER REMOVE, ADJUST, OR LOOSEN THE BOLTS, SCREWS AND/OR LAG SCREWS ON THE COUNTERBALANCE (END OR CENTER BEARING BRACKETS) SYSTEM OR BOTTOM BRACKETS OF THE DOOR. THESE BRACKETS ARE CON- NECTED TO THE SPRING(S) AND ARE UNDER EXTREME TENSION. TO AVOID POSSIBLE SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY, HAVE ANY SUCH WORK PERFORMED BY A TRAINED DOOR
SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN USING PROPER TOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
Torquemaster® Plus Springs: Pawl knob(s) (located on the TorqueMaster® end brackets above the door) should be engaged to prevent the door from rapidly descending in case of spring failure or forceful manual operation.
Torsion Springs: The torsion springs (located above the door) should only be adjusted by a trained door systems technician. DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust torsion springs yourself.
Extension Springs: A restraining cable or other device should be installed on the extension spring (located above the horizontal tracks) to help contain the spring if it breaks.
2. Door Balance
Periodically test the balance of your door. If you have a garage door opener, use the release mechanism so you can operate the door by hand when doing this test. Start with the door in the fully closed position. Lift the door to check its balance. Adjust Torquemaster® or Extension spring(s), if door lifts by itself (hard to pull down) or if door is difficult to lift (easy to pull down). DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust Torsion Springs yourself. To adjust Torquemaster® or Exten- sion spring(s), refer to your installation instructions and owner’s manual. If in question about any of the procedures, do not perform the work. Instead, have it adjusted by a trained door systems technician.
3. Lubrication
The door should open and close smoothly. Ensure the door rollers are rotating freely when opening and closing the door. If rollers do not rotate freely, clean the door tracks, removing dirt and any foreign substances. Clean and lubricate (use a
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