GDO-8 Instruction Manual
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Please read these important 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!
•
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.
ELECTROCUTION!
•
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.
DO NOT DO IT
YOURSELF
• 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.
CAUTION:
Emergency access
•
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.
Entrapment under
operating door
•
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.
•
Regularly conduct Open and Close cycle testing.
•
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).
Fall from Ladder
•
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.
Entanglement in or
laceration from
moving door
•
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.
DIY
15. Home Owner Safety Warnings!
