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 Garage doors are under extreme tension and can be very dangerous to work on. Please consult a professional before embarking on any do it yourself repairs. These are not projects for the week-end handyman. |
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| According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, garage overhead door related accidents account for thousands of injuries every year (average of 30000 per year). For example, these injuries are; fractures, crushings andamputations.It is believed that not all injuries are reported in the United States. (www.cpsc.gov) |
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 Look for this Safety Alert Symbol on this page and also on your garage door. This
symbol indicates a potential personal safety hazard that can result in
injury or death.
Routine Maintenance Can Prevent Tragedies
Take a few minutes to inspect and test your complete garage door
system. Make monthly inspection and testing a part of your regular
routine.
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A garage door is the largest moving object in the home. They are often operated by electric door openers. Proper installation, operation, and maintenance and testing are necessary to provide safe, trouble-free operation.
An improperly adjusted garage door or automatic 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 being trapped under the door. |
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A few simple precautions can protect your family and friends from potential harm. Please take a few minutes to read the following safety tips. Refer to your garage door and opener owner’s manual for details specific to the model you own. Then check the operation of your garage door and automatic opener. |
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  Do not stand or walk under a moving door!Do not let children or adults play "race the door." It is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. Adults should set a good example. Know how to use the emergency release in case someone is pinned by the door. |
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  Do not let children play with or use the transmitters or remote controls. Always place and store them out of the reach of children.  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 moving garage door.
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  When using the pushbutton or transmitter, keep the door in
sight until it completely stops moving. Teach children never to play under or near an open garage door. |
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  Teach children to keep their hands
and fingers clear of section joints, hinges, tracks, springs and other
door parts. Contact with a moving door or its hardware could cause
serious injury. These injuries can also happen with garage doors that
don't have automatic openers.
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This important information is provided by the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, the National Safety Council, and the Industry
Coalition for Automatic Garage Door Opener Safety.
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Advance Overhead Doors 1051 Waverly Drive Lawrenceville,GA 30045 770-962-5600 info@advanceoverheaddoors.com |
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