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4. Close the garage door. Grab the emergency
release handle and pull it toward the opener’s
power head. Doing so will reconnect the
garage door and the opener.
Cleaning the door’s exterior
Use soapy, warm water to clean the door. Rinse
it thoroughly to avoid staining or streaking.
Cleaning the door reduces the buildup of dust
and particles that may cause rust.
CAUTION: Harsh cleaners or stiff
brushes shouldn’t be used to clean the
garage door.
Conducting a force-setting test
When your garage door’s force setting is
too high, the door may close too hard and
not open when it should. When that occurs,
there’s potential for damage not only to the
door but also to people or objects beneath
it. It’s a mistake to use a high force setting to
compensate for a sticking or unbalanced door.
Test your garage door’s force setting every
month. Here’s how:
1. Stand near the garage door. Close it by
pushing the button on the remote control
or the wall.
