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OPENERS
Does the garage door opener have a reversing mechanism and is it in working order? A faulty or improperly adjusted reversing mechanism on your garage door opener could cause damage to your car or even injure a child or pet that inadvertently gets caught in the way of the closing door. All garage door openers manufactured and installed after 1991 are required by law to have a reversing mechanism. Most openers can be installed by the do-it-yourselfer. However, Clopay recommends that you have your garage door opener professionally installed, and that it be checked periodically to ensure that the reversing mechanism is in proper working order. Reversing mechanisms activated by contact can prevent most potential damage or injuries caused by a garage door closing automatically. Properly working "photo eyes" now offer an added safety guard, but if bumped or jarred in any way, photo eyes may be disabled. Required on all garage door openers manufactured and installed after 1993, reverse the door when an infrared beam is broken. Safety is improved because nothing actually has to make contact with the door before it reverses. Again, Clopay recommends that you have your garage door opener professionally installed and tested periodically to ensure that it is working properly.
Is the wall control panel mounted at least five feet above the floor? Children playing with the wall control panels of your automatic garage door opener can lead to accidents that might cause either personal injury or property damage. Clopay recommends that you educate your child about the potential dangers of playing with the wall control panel. As an added safety measure, we recommend mounting your wall control panel at least five feet above the floor, out of the reach of young children.
Are the remote controls for the garage door out of the reach of children? Accidents can occur when children play with the remote controls for an automatic garage door opener. Again, we recommend keeping your remote controls out of the reach of children and educating your children about the potential dangers associated with these mechanisms and the garage doors they operate.
Does the opener have rolling access code technology?
Many homes have been broken into and burglarized by thieves using universal controls that open the garage door by reading the access code in the opener. Rolling access code technology is one way to protect your home, family and belongings against thieves and intruders. Rolling access code technology changes the code of your automatic opener after every use, so the thieves' universal controls are rendered useless.
Do you have the garage door opener system properly attached to your garage door? Be sure your opener is attached to your door with an opener reinforcement bracket. Failure to properly install this will void the warranty on your door and cause damage to your door. Be sure you have the proper configuration, depending on your model and size of door and refer to the installation manual for specific instructions.
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