Safety Guide

Safety Is Everyone's Business

Automatic garage door openers are installed in millions of households. Proper installation, operation, maintenance and testing of the garage door and automatic opener are necessary to provide a safe, trouble free product. An improperly adjusted garage door opener can exert deadly force when the door closes. This could lead to serious injury or death from being hit by a closing garage door or from becoming trapped under the door.

Careless operation and allowing children to play with or use garage door opener controls are also dangerous situations that can lead to tragic results. A few simple precautions can protect your family and friends from potential harm. Please take a few minutes to read the following maintenance and safety tips. Then check the operation of your garage door and opener to ensure they function in a safe and trouble free manner.

Garage Door Openers Are Not Toys

Do not stand or walk under a moving door! Do not let children play "beat the door". It is very dangerous and can result in serious injury or death.






Keep transmitters and remote controls out of reach of children. Do not let children play with or use the transmitters or remote controls.







The push button wall control should be out of reach of children (at least 5 feet from the floor) and away from all moving parts. Mount and use the button where you can clearly see the closing garage door.







Teach Your Children About Garage Door Safety

Discuss garage door safety with your children. Explain the danger of being trapped under the door. Do not let children play with or use the push button or transmitter.

When using the push button or transmitter, keep the door in sight until it completely closes. Teach children to never play under or near an open garage door. Do not allow children to run under a closing door.

Garage Door Opener Safety An Automatic Decision

Take a few minutes to inspect and test your garage door system. Make monthly inspection and testing a part of your regular routine. Safety is everyone's business. Make garage door opener safety automatic in your home.