Test The Safety Reversal System; Test The Protector System - Chamberlain Contractor Series Manual

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2 Test the Safety Reversal System

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.
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After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested.
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Door MUST reverse on contact with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid
flat) on the floor.
1. With the door fully open, place a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the
floor, centered under the garage door.
2. Press the remote control push button to close the door. The door MUST reverse
when it makes contact with the board.
If the door stops but does not reverse:
1. Review the installation instructions provided to insure all steps were followed;
2. Repeat Program the Travel (see Adjustment Step 1);
3. Repeat the Safety Reversal test.
If the test continues to fail, call a trained door systems technician.
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3 Test the Protector System

Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly small
children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door.
1. Open the door. Place the garage door opener carton in the path of the door.
2. Press the remote control push button to close the door. The door will not move
more than 1" (2.5 cm), and the garage door opener lights will flash 10 times.
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" [15 cm] above the floor), call for a
trained door systems technician.
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