B&D EconoLift Installation Instructions Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning - It is vital for the safety of persons to follow all instructions. Failure to comply
with the following Safety Rules may result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
For ADDITIONAL
STRONGLY recommend the fitting of a Photo Electric
Beam. In most countries Photo Electric Beams are
mandatory on all garage doors fitted with automatic
openers. For a small additional outlay we recommend
that Photo Electric Beams be installed with the
automatic opener ensuring additional safety and peace
of mind.
DO NOT operate the garage door opener unless the
garage door is in full view and free from objects such as
cars and children/people. Make sure that the door has
finished moving before entering or leaving the garage.
DO NOT operate the garage door opener when
children/persons are near the door. Children must be
supervised near the garage door at all times when the
door opener is in use. SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY and/or property damage can result from failure
to follow this warning.
DO NOT allow children to operate the garage door
opener. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY and/or
property damage can result from failure to follow this
warning.
Regularly check to make sure that the SAFETY
OBSTRUCTION FORCE is working correctly, and is
TESTED and set as per the Installation Instructions
Manual. Failure to follow the manual could result in
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY and/or property
damage. This test must be repeated at regular intervals
and the necessary adjustments made as required.
DO NOT disengage the door opener to manual
operation with children/persons or any other objects
including motor vehicles within the doorway.
Install the wall switch or wall mounted transmitter in a
location where it is out of reach of children and the
garage door is visible.
The door opener is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without adequate supervision.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the remote transmitters or the opener.
Keep hands and loose clothing CLEAR of the door and
door opener at all times.
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SAFETY protection we The unit is rated to IP24, however, it should be installed
so that it is protected from the elements. Where possible
it should not be exposed to water or rain. It is not to be
immersed in water or sprayed directly by a hose or other
water carrying device.
The garage door must be WELL BALANCED.
Sticking or binding doors must be repaired by a
qualified garage door installer prior to installation of the
opener.
Frequently examine the installation, in particular
cables, springs and mountings for signs of wear,
damage or imbalance. DO NOT use if repair or
adjustment is needed since a fault in the installation or
an incorrectly balanced door may cause injury. DO
NOT attempt to repair the door yourself as hardware is
under extreme tension.
REMOVE OR DISENGAGE all garage door locks
and mechanisms prior to installation of the opener.
Connect the garage door opener to a properly
EARTHED general purpose 240V mains power outlet
installed by a qualified electrical contractor. The outlet
(and opener) must be positioned so that it is easily
accessible.
DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD from mains
power before making any repairs or removing covers.
Only EXPERIENCED service personnel should
remove covers from the garage door opener.
When using auto close mode, a PHOTO ELECTRIC
BEAM must be fitted correctly and tested for operation
at regular intervals. EXTREME CAUTION is
recommended when using auto close mode. ALL
SAFETY RULES must be followed.
In order for the garage door opener to SENSE an object
obstructing the door way, some FORCE must be
exerted on the object. As a result the object, door and/or
person may suffer DAMAGE or INJURY.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it MUST be
replaced by an B&D service agent or suitably qualified
person.
Make sure that the door is fully open before driving in
or out of the garage and fully closed before leaving the
driveway.
Make sure that remote controls are kept out of reach of
children.
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