Garage door/operator inspections

Originally Posted By: kgraham
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You may want to visit www.dasma.com and see their technical data sheets #151 and #167 for information on inspecting the garage doors and operators. Good info.


Ken


Originally Posted By: jschwartz1
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Thanks Ken!



Jay Schwartz


Coast To Coast Home Services, Inc


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Originally Posted By: lkage
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Does anyone actually check an overhead door, with an automatic opener, in the manual mode?


I suppose if it opened really hard automatically it may be something to consider but, on second thought, I would probably just recommend evaluation/repair by a qualified person.

Anyone else?


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"I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him."
Galileo Galilei

Originally Posted By: lkage
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Apparently the answer to my question is yes:


http://www.nachi.org/bbsystem/viewtopic.php?t=8279&highlight=

I just found this and will have to consider checking the balance manually from now on.


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Galileo Galilei

Originally Posted By: gbeaumont
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Hi to all,


I personally release the door from its opener and operate it manualy at first, if it is well balanced and smooth running I then reconnect the opener and test the automatic functions.

Regards

Gerry


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Gerry Beaumont
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Inspection Depot Education
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Originally Posted By: kgraham
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A couple of things to look for in the photo-eyes being within 6" of the floor. I’ve seen many of them over a foot above the floor. And the wall button should be 5’ above the floor to keep kids from playing with it. This is in the DASMA recommendations as well as most of the opener manufacturers.