Automatic garage door openers can trap children under the door and cause serious injury or death.
As of 1993, new safety-feature requirements increased the sensitivity of the reversal mechanism on garage door openers. But thousands of openers manufactured earlier are still in use. We suggest that you remove or replace a garage door opener manufactured prior to 1993. Also test your door monthly by closing it on a new, large roll of paper towels. If the door fails to reverse, disconnect the opener until a professional service organization corrects the problem.
Do not stand or walk under a moving door.
Know how to use the emergency release pull cord.
Discuss garage door safety with children.
Keep the door in sight until it completely stops moving.
Make a monthly inspection. (look at springs, cables, rollers, and hardware, check for signs of wear)
Make sure your opener has a safety reverse feature. (if not, it should be replaced)
Balance the door. ( with the door in the down position, release the emergency release pull cord, you should be able to lift the door smoothly with a little resistance. It should stay open around 3-4 feet above the floor. If it dose not, it needs adjustment)
Refer to your owners manual for lubrication recommendations.
This information is provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the National Safety Council and the Industry Coalition for Automatic Garage Door Opener Safety.
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