The shape of the contact point between two door panel sections is designed to push fingers away as the door closes, helping prevent fingers from getting caught in the door joint. The WayneGard design was the first integrated pinch resistant design in the industry. For instance, rolling access security codes help prevent would-be burglars from electronically stealing the access code and entering a homeowner's garage. Just as thieves can steal cellular phone numbers, similar devices are now being applied to garage door operators. Quantum's technology causes the system to change the access code every time the remote control is used.
Red release pull cord to disengage opener for manual opening and closing.
Motor thermal automatically shuts opener down to prevent overheating. Door can be lifted off something when not in the fully closed position, without having to pull the emergency release cord. To loosen the screws on the bottom bracket, a special tool is required that would not ordinarily be found in common household toolboxes. Thermoset-foamed plastic will cauterize during flame erosion, leaving a protective barrier that resists the spread of flames. Thermoset resin materials also reduce the amount of smoke generated in a fire.