Kolter Homeowner Guide

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.

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.

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.

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.

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