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13. Safety Testing
13.1 Test the Close Cycle
a. Press the OPEN button
door (If the door starts closing, press the transmitter button to
stop the door, then press transmitter again to open).
b. Place a piece of timber approximately 40mm high on the
floor directly under the door.
c. Press the transmitter button to close door.
d. The door should strike the object and re-open.
e. Remove the timber .
WARNING! If the door is closing and is unable to
re-open when obstructed, discontinue use Do not
use a door with faulty obstruction sensing.
13.2 Testing the Open Cycle
a. Press the CLOSE button
door.
b. Press the transmitter button again to open the door.
c. When the door reaches approximately half way, firmly grab
the door's bottom rail - the door should stop.
If the door does not reverse readily when closing, or stop when
opening, put the door into manual by pulling down on the
manual release string to diesengage the motor and contact
13 62 63 for support.
13.3 Test the Manual Door Operation
A poorly maintained door could cause fatal / serious injuries or
damage to property:
a. Frequently examine the door, particularly the 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.
b. Fasterners: Check all screws, nuts and bolts to ensure they
are secure.
c. Spring Tension: It is natural for springs to lose tension. Should
the door become hard to operate or completely inoperative,
contact a door professional.
d. Guide Tracks: Clean the internal sections of the guide tracks
every 3 - 6 months with a cloth dampened with mineral turps
or methylated spirits.
e. Periodically disengage the opener and manually operate
the door. The door must be smooth to operate by hand. The
force required on the bottom rail should not exceed 20kg.
or transmitter button to open the
or transmitter button to close the
CAUTION: Take care when completing a
safety test. Failure to follow this warning
can result in serious personal injury
and/or property damage.
Wood 40mm high
WARNING! If the door fails these tests,
put the opener into manual mode,
only operate the door by hand and
call for service.
WARNING! Safety beams must be
installed if the closing force at the
bottom edge of the door exceeds
400N (40kg).
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