Home Owner Safety Warnings - B&D PanelMax SDO-8 Installation Instructions Manual

PanelMax installation instructions

16. Home Owner Safety Warnings!

This automatic garage door opener is designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed and
operated in strict accordance with the following safety warnings. Failure to comply with the following instructions
may result in death, serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE SAFETY OF PERSONS TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING!
ELECTROCUTION!
DO NOT DO IT
DIY
YOURSELF
CAUTION:
Emergency access
Entrapment under
operating door
Fall from Ladder
Entanglement in or
laceration from
moving door
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Automatic Door - the door may operate unexpectedly, therefore do not allow anything
to stay in the path of the door.
• Details on how to use manual release. When operating the manual release while the
door is open, the door may fall rapidly due to weak or broken springs, or due to being
improperly balanced.
• DO NOT disengage the opener to manual operation with children/persons or any
objects including motor vehicles within the doorway.
• If the door is closing and does not re-open when obstructed, discontinue use. DO NOT
use a door with faulty obstruction sensing.
• Frequently examine the installation, in particular check cables, springs and mountings
for signs of wear, damage or imbalance. DO NOT use if repair or adjustment is needed
since fault in the installation or an incorrectly balanced door may cause injury..
• Place opener in protected area so that it does not get wet.
• DO NOT spray with water .
• DO NOT open the protective covers.
• DO NOT operate opener if cable is damaged. It must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Disconnect the supply(s) when cleaning or other maintenance is being carried out..
•
Keep the garage door balanced. Sticking or binding doors must be repaired. Garage
doors, door springs, brackets and their hardware are under extreme tension and can
cause serious personal injury. DO NOT attempt any garage door adjustment. DO NOT
use if repair or adjustment is needed. Call for a professional garage door service.
• If your garage has no pedestrian entrance door, an emergency access device should
be installed. This accessory allows manual operation of the garage door from outside
in case of power failure.
• Watch the moving door and keep people away until the door is completely opened
or closed. DO NOT operate door when persons are near the door.
• DO NOT allow children to play with door controls or transmitters. Keep remote controls
away form children.
• The appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction.
• Children being supervised not to play with the appliance.
• Regularly conduct Open and Close cycle testing.
• Each month check that the drive reverses when the door contacts a 40mm high object
placed on the floor. Adjust if necessary and recheck since an incorrect adjustment may
present a hazard.
• Ensure the garage door is in good working order by undertaking regular servicing.
• Wall transmitters should be installed in a location where the garage door is visible, but
out of the reach of children at a height of at least 1.5m.
• Install Safety Beams (recommended).
• Ensure ladder is the correct type for the job.
• Ensure ladder is on flat ground.
• Ensure user has 3 points of contact while on ladder.
• Keep hands and loose clothing clear of door and guides at all times.
• Keep hands clear of moving door as sharp edges can cause cuts or lacerations.
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