Ryobi GD201 Operation Manual - Page 21
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INSTALLATION CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE DOOR AND IDENTIFY THE SPRING TYPE See Figure 26 - 28. Half-Open Position WARNING: If the garage door does not move smoothly, binds, or is out of balance, have it repaired or replaced by a qualified service person. An unbalanced or damaged garage door may not reverse on command, which can result in death or serious personal injury. Sectional Door NOTICE: The garage door opener may not function as intended if installed onto an unbalanced garage door. Remove any ropes attached to the garage door. Disable any and all door locks. Raise and lower the door to ensure it moves smoothly. Check the balance of the door. Raise the door until it is half open and release it. If properly balanced, the door will remain in this position without moving. NOTE: For single-panel garage doors, balance can be checked at two additional positions. Raise the door until it is nearly in the fully open position (about shoulder height) and release it. If properly balanced, the door should move to the fully open position. Lower the door until it is nearly in the fully closed position (about knee height). If properly balanced, the door should move to the fully closed position. If the door does not move smoothly, binds, or is out of balance, this could indicate a problem with the door, door springs (torsion spring and/or extension spring), or door spring components. Have the garage door or door springs repaired by a qualified service person before installing garage door opener. WARNING: Never attempt to loosen, adjust, or remove the door springs (torsion spring and/or extension spring), door spring components, or any surfaces to which these items are secured. These items are under extreme tension and any such alteration could result in death, serious personal injury, or property damage. If the door moves smoothly and is balanced, you may begin installing the garage door opener. Half-Open Position Single-Panel Door Torsion Spring 21 - English Fig. 26 Fig. 27 Extension Spring Fig. 28
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