Add-A-Motor 80 User manual

PRODUCT USES: ADDS MOTORIZATION TO EXISTING DRAPERY AND VERTICAL BLINDS.
HOW PRODUCT WORKS.
For over 20 years the Model 80 has provided a daily convenience for thousands of customers. Please read and retain this booklet.
qInstaller must set motor to stop. If not set properly, motor can force drapery against its track-ends but keep running.
qMotor has a rubber wheel and a safety-axle. The axle is very strong and can last a lifetime.
qBut axle can break if motor keeps running and it keeps pushing drapery against its track-ends. If it breaks, it is like a fuse, but is not
covered by warranty.A broken axle must be replaced. Order Drive Axle P/N 29008 at www.repairmymotor.net. See page 4.
VIP: Before installation, open drapery half-way. After installation, observer your drapery and maintain motor settings.
X-10 and Z-Wave users: ONLY use an Appliance Module to control this product. See page 4 for important information.
GENERAL SAFETY: Symbols and notices are for your protection.
Indoor use only. Do not use in presence of medical oxygen, flammable-explosive liquids or gases. Small parts pose swallow-inhalation hazard. Keep children and pets
away. If any part of body, hair and clothing becomes entangled while motor operates, immediately actuate Switch 2c and unplug Adapter. Do not oil, modify or
disassemble. Product may operate unexpectedly if controlled by timer or remote control out of view. Motor has Safety Guard that must be installed before use.
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INDEX
Product Uses 1
How Product Works 1
General Tips and X-10 Safety 1
Installation Steps 2 & 3
Important Tip 3
When Adjustment is Needed 3
Remote Control 3
Timer Control 4
Manual Control 4
Trouble Shooting 4
Vacation Checklist 4
X-10 and Z-Wave 1 & 4
Warranty Customer Service 4
Repair 4
COMPONENTS
1. Housing
2a. Actuator (Tipped)
2b. Actuator (Flat)
2c. Stop Switch
3. Drive Wheel & Groove
4. Safety Guard
5. Wall Screws (2)
6. Wall Anchors (2)
7. Wall Bracket
8. Lock
9. AC-DC Adapter
9a. AC plug
9b. DC plug
10. Cord Tension Bar (2)
11. Chain Connector
2b
5
9b
7
8
1
3
4
9
9a
6
2c
2a
10
11
Traverse 1-way, either direction.
Max: 8-ft. sliding-carrier track.
Max: 10-ft. wheel-carrier track.
Max: 35 pounds fabric weight.
10 feet
Traverse center-open.
Max: 10-ft. sliding-carrier track.
Max: 12-ft. wheel-carrier track.
Max: 35 pounds fabric weight.
10 feet
Rotate or Traverse vertical blinds.
Rotate +Traverse requires 2 motors.
OR
NOT APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING
SHADES THAT TRAVEL UP AND DOWN.
CURVED OR DECORATIVE TRACKS.
CHICKEN COOP DOORS.
Motor replaces tension
device attached to cord
loop.
Some 2-piece cords & chains are actually a cut
continuous loop. To identify this type, pull DOWN
on 1-side. If opposite side travels UP, it is a cut
loop. This type can be rejoined and motorized.
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Model"80"Owner’s"Manual"
Universal Window Covering Motor to
traverse Drapery, Sliding Panel
Curtains, Vertical Blinds or rotate
Vertical Blinds.
Timer and X-10 Compatible.
Read All Instructions Before Using.
Save For Future Reference.
US Patent 4958112
Manufactured by Add-a-Motor, Inc.
Proudly made in the USA from domestic
and imported materials.

Add-a-Motor Installation
Tools needed:
HOW MOTOR OPERATES
qStop Switch 2c is similar to a light switch. However, it only stops the motor. This Switch cannot start motor.
qThe Stop Switch is operated automatically by Actuators 2a and 2b. Switch can also be operated manually by hand.
qWhen the motor runs, one Actuator moves toward the Stop Switch while the other moves away.
qWhen an Actuator pushes the Stop Switch from one-side to the other, the motor stops.
qAfter motor stops, motor will not run again until power is turned OFF for at least 2 seconds, and then back ON.
qWhen power is turned back ON, motor runs in opposite direction until the other Actuator moves the Stop Switch.
qPower is turned ON and OFF by remote control, timer or other available AC control switch.
qThe user adjusts the Actuators closer to, or farther away from the Switch to set desired open and closed positions.
qSTART BY SETTING BOTH ACTUATORS close to switch 2c. Actuators are tight - Rotate by hand.
1. IMPORTANT: OPEN WINDOW COVERING APPROXIMATELY HALFWAY AND LEAVE IN THAT POSITION.
qVERIFY that head rail is securely affixed to a strong structure.
qREMOVE pulley or weight attached to Cord or Chain loop.
Exposed cord & chain loops can be a hazard to children. Never leave unattended when children present.
qMEASURE below loop. Required clearance is 5 inches or more. If needed, shorten cord inside track. DO NOT cut loop.
2. SLIDE WALL BRACKET INTO CHANNELS ON THE REAR OF THE MOTOR.
qLOCK Motor in highest slot of Wall Bracket as shown.
qREMOVE U-shape Safety Guard by sliding it off bottom of Motor.
qUNTWIST window covering cord (chain) and open loop.
qPLACE Drive Wheel Groove on loop.
qHOLD against wall making cord (chain) VERTICAL,and SLIGHTLY TAUT.
qMARK on wall the location of the 2 oval holes in Wall Bracket.
qREMOVE Motor from cord (chain).
qSEPARATE Wall Bracket from the Motor.
3. HAMMER THE SUPPLIED ANCHORS INTO WALL AT MARKED LOCATIONS.
(Use screws alone in wood wall. Use optional anchor for plaster wall.)
qATTACH Wall Bracket to Anchors with supplied screws.
qDRIVE screws until tight. Do not over-tighten.
FOLLOWING ONLY APPLIES TO CHAINS THAT ROTATE VERTICAL BLINDS.
Close blinds fully: pull cord first, then chain. Next, pull chain to rotate open to desired position. If pull length is more than 3-inches,
proceed with installation. If pull is less than 3-inches, do the following. With blinds rotated to desired position, attach supplied
Connector 11 (for plastic bead-chain) on chain side that traveled UP while opening. Connector must touch head rail. Pull chain to
verify that open travel is restricted. Rotate blind closed about halfway and leave in this position. Set Actuators 2a and 2b
touching Switch 2c. Proceed with installation. To avoid damage to vertical blinds: 1. When opening, ROTATE first. 2. When
closing, ROTATE last.
4. OPEN WINDOW COVERING HALFWAY. UNTWIST CORD AND OPEN LOOP.
qPLACE Drive Wheel Groove on loop.
qPUSH Cord under Tension-Bars on both sides of Drive Wheel.
qDO NOT place a Chain under these Bars
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!!!1!!2!!3!!4!
Lock Motor in
HIGHEST slot of
Wall Bracket.
Make cord
slightly taut.
MARK hole
locations on
wall.
2. WALL BRACKET IN CHANNELS.
Requires 5"
clearance.
Loop of Cord or
Chain.
OPEN WINDOW COVERING
APPROXIMATELY HALFWAY.
1.
Remove any
pulley or weight.
WARNING
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3. HAMMER ANCHORS IN WALL
Attach Wall Bracket with 2 screws.
Drapery and vertical blind cords only:
Push Cord under Bar on both sides.
4. PUSH CORD UNDER BAR.
Chain must be outside Bar.
Bar on both
sides of
Drive
Wheel.
INSTALLATION STEPS: START HERE
Actuators:
2a (Tipped)
2b (Flat)
Actuators set
open and closed
stop position.
Stop Switch 2c.
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SET BOTH ACTUATORS
CLOSE TO STOP SWITCH.

Installation continued.
5. SLIDE MOTOR ONTO WALL BRACKET.
qLOWER Motor on Wall Bracket and remove any slack in cord (chain).
qMAKE cord (chain) moderately taut. LOCK Motor in nearest slot in Wall Bracket.
qSLIDE U-shape Safety Guard onto Motor VERTICALLY from underneath, Peg facing rear.
qINSERT Adapter DC output plug into receptacle at bottom of Motor.
MOTOR WILL OPERATE IMMEDIATELY DURING NEXT STEP. FIRST READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE FOLLOWING BOX.
ÖWINDOW COVERING MUST BE APPROXIMATELY HALF OPEN.
ÖWINDOW COVERING CORD MODERATELY TAUT ( NOT EXCESSIVELY TAUT ).
ÖBOTH ACTUATORS MUST BE SET CLOSE TO THE STOP SWITCH AS SHOWN.
IN THIS STEP, EITHER 6-A OR 6-B WILL HAPPEN FIRST.
6. PLUG ADAPTER INTO ELECTRIC WALL OUTLET. BE READY TO UNPLUG ADAPTER.
6-A. Motor stops before window covering reaches desired position. Do the following.
qMeasure remaining distance to desired position, divide by 3. Example: Distance = 24 inches. Divide by 3 = 8.
qRotate "controlling" Actuator 8-clicks AWAY from the Switch. "Controlling" Actuator will be nearest the Switch.
Unplug Adapter from wall outlet. Wait 2 seconds. Plug it in again. Motor will run in opposite direction.
qRepeat above steps to make final adjustment to the closed position. Fully closed is normal.
qSet desired open position, but NEVER 100% open. Set to stop 4 inches or more before full open.
6-B. Window covering reaches desired position, IMMEDIATELY UNPLUG Adapter, then do the following.
qManually move Stop Switch 2c from its present position to the opposite side. DO NOT MOVE IT BACK.
qIf you move the Switch left, then rotate TIPPED-Actuator 2a until it touches the Switch.
qIf you move the Switch right, then rotate FLAT-Actuator 2b until it touches the Switch.
Never allow motor to run after window covering is full open or closed. If motor labors, travel limit
is reached, or cord is too taut. Set both Actuators to prevent overrun. Monitor/adjust periodically.
IMPORTANT TIP LISTEN . . . If you hear a change in the motor sound, there might be a problem.
If you hear the motor make a straining sound, window covering has reached its travel limit. Immediately
unplug motor. If motor is allowed to keep running, damage to gears, drive axle, Adapter, or window
covering might occur. Repeat Step 6. Motor must be set to stop 4 inches or more before full open.
7. IF CLOSED STOP POSITION CHANGES, PROMPT ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED TO AVOID DAMAGE.
qIf window covering fails to close fully: Move Closed Position Actuator one or more
clicks away from the Stop Switch. VIP You must also move the opposite Actuator the same
number of clicks but closer to the Stop Switch to prevent over-travel in Open Position.
qAlways set motor to stop 4 inches or more before full open.
qCheck for cord slack. Lower motor one notch on wall bracket if needed. Do not force.
It is normal for window cord to stretch after motor installation. This can cause stop
positions to change. Observe window covering stops. Promptly make required adjustment.
8. PLUG ADAPTER INTO REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER OUTLET. PLUG RECEIVER INTO WALL OUTLET.
Receiver MUST have label approved for appliance use, motor, or marked HP. NEVER use Lamp Module.
qPress OFF button. LED should light. If not, check battery compartment for paper tab on terminals, or insert battery.
qPress and hold ON button until motor starts, then release button. Window covering will move to set position then stop.
qPress and hold OFF button until Motor stops. Motor will not run again unless Receiver switches OFF. Wait
2 seconds after Receiver switches OFF to allow Motor electronics to reset.
qTo move window covering to opposite position, press and hold ON button until motor starts, then release.
qIf OFF button is pressed while Motor is running, Motor will stop. When ON button is pressed again, Motor will
run in the original direction until set position is reached.
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WARNING
!
To increase travel distance, rotate
"controlling" actuator 1-click away from
Switch. To decrease, rotate it closer.
Travel distance varies 1/2" to 3" per click
based on window covering mechanism.
6.
Motor stops when
"controlling" Actuator
pushes Stop Switch.
Motor will reverse
direction during next
ON cycle.
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8. Plug Adapter into remote control
receiver outlet. Plug into wall outlet.
Press OFF. LED should light. If not,
check for battery tab, or insert battery.
REMOTE CONTROL
REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT
IF CLOSED POSITION
EVER CHANGES
WARNING
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5. MOTOR ON WALL BRACKET.
Guard peg facing
to rear.
MAKE cord (chain)
moderately taut.
LOCK Motor in
Bracket.
Slide Guard
VERTICALLY onto
Motor until it snaps
on. Do not force.
DC Plug

TIMER CONTROL:Home security. Energy savings. Convenience.
WE RECOMMEND lamp timer switches. Digital timers with battery backup are preferred because during a power outage the battery saves your settings and the correct
time-of-day. Some are “astronomic” and automatically adjust to daylight savings time changes. We also like rotary dial timers which are inexpensive and reliable.
Timer label must state that it is approved for appliance use, motor load, or say HP, 1/4 or 1/3. Never use timer with dimming capability (AC-DC Adapter will be damaged).
Timer ON setting controls WHEN window covering is repositioned. The timer must be set to switch OFF after every ON.
Example: Open window covering at 8:30 AM, and close it at 7:00 PM.
1. Set Timer for current time of day (AM-PM).
2. Set Timer to switch ON at 8:30 AM. IMPORTANT: Set Timer to switch OFF as soon as possible thereafter. For example, OFF at 9:00 AM.
3. Set Timer to switch ON at 7:00 PM. IMPORTANT: Set Timer to switch OFF as soon as possible thereafter. For example, OFF at 7:30 PM.
Note: To open or close sooner than a preset time, turn Timer manual switch to ON. Motor will operate and stop at set position. To return to original open/closed
schedule, manually switch timer OFF.
MANUAL CONTROL: Example: During electrical power outage … unplug motor, unlock motor and raise up on wall bracket. Pull window covering cord or chain by hand.
When power is restored, repeat Step 6. ALWAYS open window covering half-way before connecting power to motor. Set motor to stop 4 inches before full open.
TROUBLE SHOOTING First, check remote control battery. Press OFF button. LED should light. If not, replace battery.
Motor does not operate. Push Switch 2c to opposite side then back. Retry.
♦Plug Adapter directly into wall outlet. Motor should operate immediately;
otherwise outlet is controlled by switch that is Off, or Adapter is damaged.
♦Loose plug in motor jack. Tie tape around plug, but leave 4” free end.
Pull free end of tape to side, make it slightly taut and attach to motor housing.
♦UL fuse in AC-DC Adapter opened. Try other Adapter with 12-volt DC output,
1 amp max. Output plug must be center positive.−+
Open −closed sequence has reversed.
♦An electric power failure can change Timer settings. Verify AM-PM, and
time of day settings. Also, verify that an OFF setting follows every ON.
♦Timed event preempted. Refer to TIMER CONTROL section.
VACATION CHECKLIST
1. If remote control is used, unplug motor to prevent a spurious signal from operating.
2. If timer is used, verify that it is set to switch itself OFF after every ON.
3. Adjust Actuator to stop motor 10 inches or more before full open.
4. Inspect and eliminate any Cord/Chain slack. Lock in Wall Bracket.
WARRANTY
Motor warranted against defective materials for one year from date of purchase. To request a Warranty Return Authorization please follow procedure below.
•Go to www.repairmymotor.net Select “Warranty” button and then follow steps to request a Warranty Return Authorization.
•You will receive an email confirmation of your request and shipping information.
•Carefully pack and seal defective item and return as indicated.
•Write your address and Return Identification Number on outside of package. Inside package include the following:
1. Copy of dated proof of purchase (keep the original).
2. Your name, address, plus telephone number (very important).
Motor is warranted against defective materials. AC-DC Adapter warranty 90 days. Customer furnished motor control switch such as wireless remote control or timer switch must be labeled for
use with appliances, motor load, or have the approval designation HP or comparable.Warranty applies to original purchaser. Product failure caused by any reason not related to product
materials is not covered. Commercial use of product is excluded. Warranty excludes damage caused by use, misuse, abuse, neglect, and acts of God. Warranty excludes battery if supplied.
No employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranty on behalf of Add-a-Motor, Inc. If our inspection reveals that problem was caused due to materials within the limits
of this warranty, Add-a-Motor will repair or replace product free of charge. Replacement unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period. ADD-A-MOTOR MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PURPOSE WHICH EXCEEDS THE OBLIGATION MENTIONED
IN THIS WARRANTY ARE DISCLAIMED AND EXCLUDED IN ALL RESPECTS. The sole obligation of Add-a-Motor is to repair or replace the product at our discretion. Add-a-Motor is not liable for
incidental, consequential, or any damage or injury due to use or misuse of product whether or not product is found defective for any reason.
“OUR COMMITMENT IS TO KEEP YOUR MOTOR RUNNING LONG AFTER THE WARRANTY”
REPAIR-IT-YOURSELF
If your motor is damaged or simply worn-out, you can inexpensively repair and recondition it yourself. Visit www.repairmymotor.net
This site has many photographs and information about identifying any problem and the part you can order to repair it yourself.
If you choose to return motor for inspection, please go to www.repairmymotor.net and select the button marked “Guarantee … Warranty”
and follow steps to request a Return Authorization Number. If motor is defective, it will be repaired or replaced no-charge as stated in our
warranty. If non-warranty repair is requested, typical cost is $19.95 to $39.95; possibly more if extensive repair is needed.
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Closed Stop Position changed.
a. Check for an obstructed or crimped head rail. Repair, or replace.
b. Follow Step 7.
c. Never set 100% open as a stop position. Adjust motor to stop 4 inches or
more before full-open to avoid overtravel. OK to set closed as stop position.
Head rail squeaks: Apply dry wax to channel rails. DO NOT APPLY TO CORD.
Motor squeaks: Apply liquid hand soap to sides of drive wheel (do not oil).
Apply 1-drop hand soap to 3x5 card.
Slide between housing and sides of
drive wheel, wipe back and forth.
Never apply in drive wheel groove.
X-10 and Z-WAVE
X-10: Model 80 motor is compatible with any X-10 control and Appliance Module.
Z-Wave: Model 80 motor is compatible with any Z-Wave and Appliance Module.
NEVER use a dimming switch. It will damage AC-DC Adapter and void its
warranty.Use only an Appliance Module.