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Serious injury or even death could occur from being hit by a closing garage door or from being trapped under the door. Since an automatic garage door is often the largest moving part of a home, proper installation, operation and maintenance are extremely important. An improperly adjusted garage door or faulty automatic opener can exert deadly force when the door closes. Read the following tips carefully and heed the warnings. The moment that it takes could save a life! |
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* Do not stand or walk under the moving door.
* Never press the button to close the door and then run under the moving door.
* Know how to use the emergency release, in the event that someone
is pinned by the door.
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* Never let children play with (or use) the remote controls.
* Do not let children play under or near an open garage door.
* Teach safety to your children & explain the danger of being trapped under the door. |
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*Always store the remote controls or transmitters out of the reach of children.
*Mount the push button wall control where you can clearly see the moving garage door, and keep the door in site until it stops completely. |
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*Teach children to keep their hands and fingers clear of section joints, hinges, track, spring and other door parts. This applies to garage doors without automatic openers as well.
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*Consider adding a photo eye or edge sensor as an extra measure or safety, and make sure they are properly installed and adjusted. |
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