Garage door springs-and the cables and other hardware attached to the

springs-are under very high tension. If handled

improperly, they can cause serious injury. They should be adjusted only by a qualified

professional or a very mechanically experienced person carefully following

the manufacturer's instructions. If you do not have the proper mechanical expertise

and the printed manufacturer's instructions, call a qualified door-repair service company.

Test the balance of the door. Start with the door closed. If the door is equipped

with an electric operator, disconnect the operator release mechanism from the door so you

can operate the door by hand. You should be able to lift the door smoothly and with

little resistance.

Many people equip their garage doors with electric operators. The operator

should have a properly adjusted safety feature, required by federal law, that

automatically reverses the garage door if an object

obstructs the door as it is closing.

For a free brochure, call the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers

Association at 1 800-517-3404.

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