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PREPARE for installation
This operator is compatible with the following doors:
- Sectional doors up to 14 feet (4.3 m) high.
- Sectional doors up to 18 feet (5.5 m) wide.
- Doors with 1” diameter torsion bar and torsion springs with 4” to 6” drums.
- Sectional high lift doors (up to 54 inches (137.2 cm) of high lift).
- Doors with 12” or 15” radius tracks.
- It is not compatible with reverse wound drums.
If the Cable Tension Monitor is not required (for example with a sectional high
lift door), to disable the Cable Tension Monitor system, move the jumper to the
right using a pair of needle nose pliers. With the cable tension monitor jumper in
the disabled position, the operator will be able to run without a connected cable
tension
monitor. To return to cable tension monitor enabled mode, move the jumper to the
left, connect the cable tension monitor and re-power the opener.
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install only on a properly balanced garage door. An improperly balanced door has the potential to
inict severe injury. Have a qualied service person make repairs to cables, spring assemblies, and
other hardware before installing the opener.
3. Remove all ropes and remove or make inoperative all locks connected to the garage door before
installing opener.
4. Where possible, install the door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above the oor. For products having
an emergency release, the emergency release must be within reach, at least 6 feet above the
oor and avoiding contact with vehicles to avoid accidental release. Cut the release cord to length.
5. Do not connect the opener to source of power until instructed to do so.
6. Locate the door control button: (a) within sight of door, (b) at a minimum height of 5 feet so small
children are not able to reach it, and (c) away from all moving parts of the door.
7. Install the Entrapment Warning Label next to the wall-mount control button in a prominent
location. Install the emergency release safety label near the emergency release.
8. After installing the opener, the door must reverse when it contacts a 1-1/2 inch (3.8 cm) high object
(or a 2x4 board) laid at on the oor.
9. NEVER try to remove, loosen, move, or adjust garage door, cables, pulleys, brackets, and door
springs. All are under EXTREME tension.
10. To reduce the risk of injuries to persons – use this operator only with residential sectional garage
doors.
11. When installed with a Smart Control, only enable the unattended operation feature when installed
with a sectional door.
12. To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH, disconnect ALL power, mains and battery, BEFORE
performing ANY service activities.
13. When installing or servicing the garage door opener, NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing,
as these may be caught in the mechanism.
WARNING
Safety Instructions
