26DASMA INFORMATION9IMPORTANTINFORMATIONAutomaticGarage Door OpenerandGarage DoorSafety and MaintenanceGuideGarage Door System Safety-An Automatic DecisionA garage door is the largest moving object in thehome. They are often operated by electric door open-ers. Proper installation, operation and maintenanceand testing of the garage door and automatic openerare necessary to provide safe, trouble-free operation.An improperly adjusted garage door or automaticopener can exert deadly force when the door closes.This could lead to serious injury or death from being hitby a closing garage door or from being trapped underthe door.Safety if Everyone’s BusinessA few simple precautions can protect our family andfriends from potential harm. Please take a few minutesto read the following safety and maintenance tips.Refer to your garage door and opener owner’s manualfor details specific to your garage door and automaticopener.Some of the following precautionsand warnings are identified withthis “Safety and Alert Symbol. ” Thissymbol indicates a potential personalsafety hazard that can result in injuryor death.!Garage Door Openers Are Not ToysDo not stand or walk under a movingdoor! Do not let children or adultsplay “beat the door.”It is dangerous and can result inserious injury or death. Adults shouldset a good example.Know how to use the emergencyrelease, in case someone is pinned bythe door.!Do not let children play with or usethe transmitters or remote controls.Always place or store them out of thereach of children.!