Locate the open force and close force controls to the right of the travel limit and set buttons on the power head unit control panel.
Adjusting garage door opener force.
Adjust the force adjustment screw per the directions in the manual.
The closing force of the door works as a.
The limit the force and the safety reverse.
A garage door opener with an improperly adjusted closing force can damage the door or worse injure a child or pet that accidentally walks under the door.
Test and adjust the door opener s reverse feature.
With a screwdriver adjust these screws.
When you have made your adjustment test the door by lowering and raising it.
Adjusting the force to compensate for a door that is binding is dangerous.
Make sure the door is working smoothly prior to making any force adjustments.
Adjust the close force control to change the amount of force your garage door opener uses to close the door.
To open the door completely adjust garage door opener by turning the limit counterclockwise.
When your garage door opener isn t working properly there are several components you can adjust to address the issue.
Dig out the manual or obtain one for your garage door opener.
Step 1 adjust the limit.