To Open The Door Manually; Test The Emergency Release - LiftMaster LJ8950W Manuel

Adjustments
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To Open the Door Manually

Disengage any door locks before proceeding. The door should be fully closed if possible.
Pull down on the emergency release handle until a click noise is heard from the door
operator and lift the door manually.
To reconnect the door to the door operator, pull the emergency release handle straight
down a second time until a click noise is heard from the door operator. The door will
reconnect on the next UP or DOWN operation.

TEST THE EMERGENCY RELEASE:

1. Make sure the door is closed.
2. Pull the emergency release handle. The door should then be able to be opened
manually.
3. Return the door to the closed position.
4. Pull the emergency handle a second time.
5. Reconnect the door to the door operator.
WARNING
Door may fall
when released.
NEVER use
emergency
release to stop
a falling door.
If possible,
ONLY use the
emergency
release when
door is closed.
!
Emergency
Release Handle
22
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH from a falling door:
• If possible, use emergency release
handle to disengage door ONLY when
door is CLOSED. Weak or broken
springs or unbalanced door could
result in an open door falling rapidly
and/or unexpectedly.
• NEVER use emergency release handle
unless doorway is clear of persons
and obstructions.