Automatic Technology GDO-9 Dynamo Gen 2 User manual

GDO-9
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS | OWNERS COPY
Overhead Garage Door Opener
Featuring TrioCode™Technology
Technical Document
Installation Manual
v1.01
14 Dec 2011
English
Part # 13214 (Manual)

2GDO-9 Owner Installation Instructions
WARNING: It is vital for the safety of persons to follow
all instructions. Failure to comply with the installation
instructions and the safety warnings may result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
Please save these instructions for future reference.
Automatic Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd to the extent that such may be lawfully excluded hereby expressly disclaims all
conditions or warranties, statutory or otherwise which may be implied by laws as conditions or warranties of purchase of an
Automatic Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd Garage Door Opener. Automatic Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd hereby further
expressly excludes all or any liability for any injury, damage, cost, expense or claim whatsoever suffered by any person
as a result whether directly or indirectly from failure to install the Automatic Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd Garage Door
Opener in accordance with these installation instructions.

Owner Installation Instructions GDO-9 3
GDO-9
Overhead Garage Door Opener
Important Safety Instructions 4
Features 6
Enduro™ Controls 8
Dynamo™ Controls 10
Kit Contents 12
Installation 13
C-Rail Attachment 13
Determine Door Type 14
Mounting - Track Type Door 15
Mounting - Spring Loaded Door 16
Mounting Door Bracket & Arms 17
Programming the Opener 18
Setting Travel Limits - Control Panel 18
Setting Travel Limits - Transmitter 19
Safety Obstruction Forces 20
Safety Obstruction Force Test 20
Adjusting Safety Obstruction Forces 21
Coding Transmitters 22
Door 22
Vacation Mode 22
Auxiliary out put 22
Pet Mode 22
Courtesy Light 23
Remotely Coding Transmitters 24
Erasing Transmitter Codes 24
Accessories 25
Photo Electric Beam Installation 25
Auto-Close Setup 25
SmartSolar™ Installation 26
Battery Backup installation 27
Final Setup 28
Courtesy Light Time 28
Pet Mode Door Height 28
Wall Mounted Transmitters 28
Re-Initialising 28
Default Settings & Specifications 29
Door Status Indicators 30
Button Functions 30
Troubleshooting Guide 31
Maintenance 32
Parts Listing Enduro™ 33
Parts Listing Dynamo™ 34
Warranty 35

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CAUTION: If your garage has no pedestrian entrance door, an emergency access device should be installed.
This accessory allows manual operation of the garage door from outside in case of power failure.
For ADDITIONAL SAFETY protection we STRONGLY recommend the fitting of a Photo Electric (PE)
Beam. In most countries PE Beams are mandatory on all garage doors fitted with automatic openers.
For a small additional outlay Automatic Technology recommends that Photo Electric Beams be
installed with the automatic opener ensuring additional safety and peace of mind.
DO NOT operate the opener unless the garage door is in full view and free from objects such
as cars and children/people. Make sure that the door has finished moving before entering or
leaving the garage.
DO NOT operate the opener when children/people are near the door. Children must
be supervised at all times when the Enduro™ or Dynamo™ is in use. Serious personal
injury and/or property damage can result from failure to follow this warning.
DO NOT allow children to operate the opener. Serious personal injury and/or
property damage can result from failure to follow this warning.
Regularly check to make sure that the Safety Obstruction Force is working
correctly, and is tested and set as per page 20 of this manual. Failure to
follow these instructions could result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage. This test must be repeated at regular intervals and the
necessary adjustments made as required.
Photo Electric beams must be installed if the closing force at the
bottom edge of the door exceeds 400N (40kg).
DO NOT disengage the door opener to manual operation with
children/people or any other objects including motor vehicles
within the doorway.
The door opener is not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without adequate supervision. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the remote transmitters or the opener.
Keep hands and loose clothing clear of the door
and door opener at all times.
WARNING: It is vital for the safety of persons to follow all
instructions. Failure to comply with the following Safety
instructions may result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage.
Important Safety Instructions

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The unit should be installed so that it is protected from the elements. It should not be exposed to water or rain.
It is not to be immersed in water or sprayed directly by a hose or other device.
The garage door must be well balanced. Sticking or binding doors must be repaired by a qualified garage
door installer prior to installation of the opener.
Frequently examine the installation, in particular cables, springs and mountings for signs of wear, damage
or imbalance. DO NOT use if repair or adjustment is needed since a fault in the installation or an
incorrectly balanced door may cause injury. DO NOT attempt to repair the door yourself as hardware
is under extreme tension.
Remove or disengage all garage door locks and mechanisms prior to installation of the opener.
Connect the opener to a properly earthed general purpose 240V mains power outlet installed
by a qualified electrical contractor.
Disconnect the power cord from mains power before making any repairs or removing
covers. Only experienced service personnel should remove covers from the opener.
When using auto close mode, a photo electric beam must be fitted correctly and
tested for operation at regular intervals. Extreme caution is recommended when
using auto close mode. All safety rules must be followed.
In order for the opener to sense an object obstructing the door way, some
force must be exerted on the object. As a result the object, door and/or
person may suffer damage or injury.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an
Automatic Technology service agent or suitably qualified person.
Make sure that the door is fully open before driving in or out of the
garage and fully closed before leaving the driveway.
Make sure that remote controls are kept out of reach of
children.
Install the wall switch or wall mounted transmitter in
a location where it is out of reach of children and the
garage door is visible.
Important Safety Instructions

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Operation
To open or close the door simply press a button on a TrioCode™ handheld
transmitter, a wall mounted transmitter, or optional wall switch for two seconds.
During open and close cycles the door can be stopped by pressing the button
again. The next actuation will move the reverse the door’s direction.
TrioCode™ Code Hopping Technology
Every time a TrioCode™ transmitter is used a new security code is randomly
generated from over 4.29 billion possibilities. This greatly enhances the security
of the system and makes “code grabbing” a thing of the past
These transmitters also overcome interference issues by simultaneously sending a
signal over three different frequencies. Even if two of the three signals are jammed,
the system will still work.
ALPS (Automatic Limits Positioning System)
ALPS does away with manual adjustment of the door’s limits position using mechanical
parts, such as cams and microswitches. During installation the hand held transmitter
can be programmed to set the door limits positions.
ISS (intelligent safety obstruction system)
While the door is performing a close cycle, should it hit an obstacle or be restricted in some
manner, it will automatically reverse. The amount of force the door should encounter before
reversing is automatically adjusted by the doors control system during the initial installation of the
automatic door opener. The door will also stop if restricted whilst opening. The Safety Obstruction
Force should be checked monthly.
Auto courtesy light
The courtesy light comes on automatically for three minutes whenever the door is activated. The light can also
be operated independently of the door by coding a dedicated button on a transmitter.
Features
Thank you for purchasing the Automatic Technology
GDO-9 Overhead Garage Door Opener. Designed
to suit sectional overhead and one piece tilt up
doors, the components and materials used ensure
this opener will provide years of smart, simple
and secure operation. Listed below are some
of the many features:

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SmartSolar™ and Battery Backup Compatibility (optional)
The opener can be fitted with a SmartSolar™ or Battery Backup kit for operation in the
event of a power outage, or where mains power access is not available. NOTE: If the
door is the only entrance to the garage, and a battery backup kit is not fitted, a
keyed cable release should be fitted externally to the garage.
Vacation mode
A hand held transmitter can be programmed to lock and unlock all other
transmitters that have been programmed into the openers’ memory. The vacation
mode can be used when the door is left idle for long periods of time.
Pet/Pedestrian mode
The transmitter can be programmed to open the door to an adjustable partial
height so that the family pet can enter and exit the garage at any time. You may
also wish to open the door to a height suitable only for pedestrian access.
Auto-Close mode
The opener can be programmed to automatically close after an open cycle. The Auto-
Close time is adjustable. It is compulsory to install a PE Beam if this mode is selected,
otherwise the door may cause personal injury or damage to property.
Photo Electric (PE) Beam (optional)
The opener has an input to connect a PE Beam for extra safety and use of the Auto-Close
mode.
Manual operation
The opener is equipped with a unique manual disengaging device. If the power to the opener is disrupted, the
door can be put into manual mode by pulling down on the string handle on an angle towards the door. This
allows for manual operation of the door. To re-engage the opener, pull the string handle away from the door.

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Enduro™ Controls
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02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
Terminal Block.
24V PWR is used to power devices such as:
PE (Input) for photo electric beam for safety and Auto-Close function.
LGT (Input) allow hard wired external trigger for the opener’s courtesy light.
O/S/C INPUT is used for the connection of a wired switch (momentary contact). This switch
can then be used to open, stop or close the door. Install the wall switch in a location where
the switch is out of reach of children and the garage door is visible.
SET button (orange) is used during the installation phase together with the Open and MINUS (-) buttons to
set the door limit positions. The Set button is also used to re-initialize the Opener.
LIGHT CODE button (white) is used for storing or erasing the transmitter button (code) you wish to use
to switch the courtesy light on the opener on or off.
CODING LED (red) light flashes when a code is being stored or when a transmitter button is pressed.
OPERATE button (Yellow) is used during installation to test the open, stop and close cycles for the
opener. The opener has to be initialised by the SET button to make the O/S/C button operable.
DOOR CODE BUTTON (blue) is used for storing or erasing transmitter buttons for door operation
DOOR STATUS LED (Yellow)
MINUS (-) button (red) is used during installation to help set the close limit position. Pressing and holding
this button will move the door in the close direction. Movement stops when the button is released.
NOTE: The safety obstruction detection is inoperable when the CLOSE button is used to move door.
PLUS (+) button (green) is used during installation to help set the open limit position. Pressing and holding
this button will move the door in the open direction, releasing stops the door.
NOTE: The safety obstruction detection is inoperable when the PLUS (+) button is used to move door.
CLOSE LIMIT LED (red) the LED is very helpful during installation. It illuminates and flashes when the
door is closing and remains steady on when the close limit position has been reached.
OPEN LIMIT LED (green) the LED is very helpful during installation. It illuminates and flashes when the
door is opening and remains steady on when the open limit position has been reached.
AUTO CLOSE TIME button (White) is used to adjust the auto close time. While holding in the AUTO
CLOSE TIME button and then pressing the PLUS (+) button the time is increased. Each press will increase
the time by 1 second. Pressing the MINUS (-) button will decrease the time.
FORCE MARGIN SET Button: The obstruction force margin is set automatically during installation. The
margin can be adjusted manually using the Force Margin Set button (White). Holding the Force Margin Set
button and pressing PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) buttons will increase or decrease the amount of force. The Force
Margin Set should only be used if environmental factors (wind, etc.) affect the door’s operation.
JP1 SOLAR CONNECTOR onto this the shunt must be fitted for solar operation.
PROG INPUT is used to connect the Automatic Technology Handheld Programmer “PG-3” for editing
control and receiver functions, accessing diagnostic tools, and activating special features and operating
modes.
SBY-3 CONNECTOR is used to connect both Battery Backup Kits and SmartSolar™ kits.
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Dynamo™ Controls
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
Terminal Block.
24V PWR is used to power devices such as:
PE (Input) for photo electric beam for safety and Auto-Close function.
LGT (Input) allow hard wired external trigger for the opener’s courtesy light.
O/S/C INPUT is used for the connection of a wired switch (momentary contact). This switch
can then be used to open, stop or close the door. Install the wall switch in a location where
the switch is out of reach of children and the garage door is visible.
SET button (orange) is used during the installation phase together with the Open and MINUS (-) buttons to
set the door limit positions. The Set button is also used to re-initialize the Opener.
LIGHT CODE button (white) is used for storing or erasing the transmitter button (code) you wish to use
to switch the courtesy light on the opener on or off.
CODING LED (red) light flashes when a code is being stored or when a transmitter button is pressed.
OPERATE button (Yellow) is used during installation to test the open, stop and close cycles for the
opener. The opener has to be initialised by the SET button to make the O/S/C button operable.
DOOR CODE BUTTON (blue) is used for storing or erasing transmitter buttons for door operation
DOOR STATUS LED (Yellow)
MINUS (-) button (red) is used during installation to help set the close limit position. Pressing and holding
this button will move the door in the close direction. Movement stops when the button is released.
NOTE: The safety obstruction detection is inoperable when the CLOSE button is used to move door.
PLUS (+) button (green) is used during installation to help set the open limit position. Pressing and holding
this button will move the door in the open direction, releasing stops the door.
NOTE: The safety obstruction detection is inoperable when the PLUS (+) button is used to move door.
CLOSE LIMIT LED (red) the LED is very helpful during installation. It illuminates and flashes when the
door is closing and remains steady on when the close limit position has been reached.
OPEN LIMIT LED (green) the LED is very helpful during installation. It illuminates and flashes when the
door is opening and remains steady on when the open limit position has been reached.
AUTO CLOSE TIME button (White) is used to adjust the auto close time. While holding in the AUTO
CLOSE TIME button and then pressing the PLUS (+) button the time is increased. Each press will increase
the time by 1 second. Pressing the MINUS (-) button will decrease the time.
FORCE MARGIN SET Button: The obstruction force margin is set automatically during installation. The
margin can be adjusted manually using the Force Margin Set button (White). Holding the Force Margin Set
button and pressing PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) buttons will increase or decrease the amount of force. The Force
Margin Set should only be used if environmental factors (wind, etc.) affect the door’s operation.
JP1 SOLAR CONNECTOR onto this the shunt must be fitted for solar operation.
PROG INPUT is used to connect the Automatic Technology Handheld Programmer “PG-3” for editing
control and receiver functions, accessing diagnostic tools, and activating special features and operating
modes.
SBY-3 CONNECTOR is used to connect both Battery Backup Kits and SmartSolar™ kits.
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Kit Contents
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PLUS
Drive Unit
1 x GDO-9 drive unit (Fig. 03)
1 x TrioCode™ Transmitter pack (Fig. 03)
(Pack includes two keyring transmitters and batteries)
1 x Wall mount transmitter with battery (Fig. 03)
2 x Door attachment arms (Fig. 03)
1 x Accessory and hardware pack (Fig. 03)
1 x Installation Manual
Pre-Assembled Single Piece C-Rail
NOTE: The chain or belt in the one piece rail has been
tensioned by the factory.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If a modification to the length of the
track is required, the adjustment must be made from the
drive unit end only.

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C-Rail Attachment
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06
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Locate shaft into sprocket
Shaft
Hex flange screw taptite ‘S’ M4 x 10
Track bracket (x2)
Step 1 - Secure C-Rail to Drive Unit
Locate and insert the shaft of drive unit into the C-
Rail’s sprocket (Fig. 05).
Fix the two track brackets with four screws supplied
in accessory pack (Fig. 06).
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Determine the Door Type
Step 2 - Determine Door Type
Determine which type of garage door you have as
illustrated below. (Fig. 07 to Fig. 09) .
For a sectional (panel) door on tracks (Fig. 07)
proceed with the installation from Step 3.
For a one-piece door on tracks (Fig. 08)
proceed with the installation from Step 3.
For a one-piece door without tracks (on springs) (Fig. 09)
proceed with the installation from Step 7.
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08
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09
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Door
Sectional door with track
Door
Track
One piece door with
track
One piece door
without track
Door
Highest point of travel
Track
Header wall

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WARNING: The opener must be securely
fastened to structural supports, otherwise opener
failure may ensue causing serious personal injury
and/or property damage.
Step 3 - Determine Bracket Position
Open the door and find the highest point of travel of
the top door panel.
Using a level, transfer this height to the wall above
the door (Fig. 10) and mark a line 60mm above it.
Determine the centre point on the wall above and on
top of the door. Draw two lines extending 21.5mm
from each side of the centre point. (Fig. 11)
Step 4 - Mounting the Wall Bracket
Centre the bracket over the intersection of these two
lines. Mark centres for at least two holes (Fig. 11)
and ensure it is into a solid mounting point.
Drill holes into the wall with an appropriate bit.
Secure to the wall using:
IF CONCRETE OR BRICK - 8mm (5/6”) loxins/dynabolts.
IF TIMBER - wood screw #20 or similar (min. 50mm).
WARNING: Make sure concrete, brick wall or
timber lintels are solid and sound so as to form a
secure mounting platform.
Step 5 - Attach the Rail to the Wall Bracket
Attach the C-Rail assembly to the wall bracket
with the 90mm long clevis pin and secure with the
supplied snap pin (Fig. 12)
Leave the drive unit in its packing box for protection
during installation.
Step 6 - Secure the Drive unit to the Ceiling
Raise the drive unit from the packing box and support
it in the horizontal position with a step ladder.
Open the garage door. Rest the opener on the open
door and use a scrap piece of wood to bring it to
horizontal level.
Line up the track perpendicular to the wall.
Secure the perforated angle (not supplied) to the
ceiling above where drive unit’s mounting holes will
be once fully installed. A representative mounting is
shown (Fig. 13)
Connect the drive unit to the ceiling mounted
perforated angle with M8x20mm screws and nuts.
Strips should not extend more than 18mm below
centre of drive unit mounting holes.
Go to Step 11 on page 17.
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Track
Door
Track
Level Level
Door
Drilled holes
Mounting on a Track Type Door
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13
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Structural member
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WARNING: The opener must be securely fastened to
structural supports, otherwise opener failure may ensue
causing serious personal injury and/or property damage.
Step 7 - Determine the Door’s Centre
Find the centre of the door and mark this location
both above the door and on top of the door.
Draw two lines 21.5mm either side of this (Fig. 14).
Step 8 - Prepositioning the Opener
Raise the door to open position.
Rest the opener on the top edge of the door with
end of the rail against the wall (Fig. 15).
Support the drive unit level with the lowest point of
the open door (Fig. 15).
NOTE: Do not slide rail along the face of the door.
Step 9 - Mounting the C-Rail
Close the door slowly. The rail will be elevated by
the top edge of the door as it moves.
Stop the door when it is at its highest point of travel.
Allow 25mm additional height for clearance between
the door and the track (Fig. 16).
Support the Rail in this position and close the door
The height determined in Step 10(b) will be the
height at which to mount the wall bracket.
Centre the bracket along the line determined in Step
8.
Using the bracket as a template, mark a minimum of
two holes and drill with appropriate size bit. For a
more secure fitting, the wall bracket can be anchored
using more than two holes.
Secure the bracket to the wall using:
IF CONCRETE OR BRICK - 8mm (5/6”) loxins/dynabolts.
IF TIMBER - wood screw #20 or similar (min. 50mm)
Attach the bracket and C-Rail with supplied pins (Fig. 12).
WARNING: Make sure concrete, brick wall or
timber lintels are solid and sound so as to form a
secure mounting platform.
Step 10 - Secure the drive unit to the Ceiling
Secure the perforated angle (not supplied) to the
ceiling above where drive unit’s mounting holes will
be. See (Fig.19) for a representative mounting.
Connect the drive unit to the ceiling mounted
perforated angle with M8x20mm screws and nuts.
Strips should not extend more than 18mm below
centre of drive unit’s mounting holes (Fig. 13).
Step 10.1 - Alternative Mounting Option
The opener can be fastened to the roof by driving a bolt
through the C-Rail into a structural timber support. The
bolt head’s height must not exceed 6mm (Fig. 17).
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Centre of Door
Mounting on a Spring Loaded Door
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Step
ladder
Step
ladder
C rail
Door
Highest point
of door travel
Drill hole at centre of
track (recommended
bolt size M6 or M8)
Ceiling
Aluminium rail
Shuttle VP2 assembly
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Mounting Door Bracket & Arms
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Step 11 - Mounting Door Bracket
The door bracket comes in two parts. The bottom plate
with two mounting holes is used on its own for one piece
doors. For sectional doors, the top plate is placed over
the bottom plate and is fixed with four (4) screws (Fig.
18).
Mount the door bracket, or bracket assembly,
on the door’s centre line one-third down the top
panel (Fig. 18) using M6 or equivalent screws (not
supplied),
STEEL DOORS ONLY: Bracket can be welded in
place.
NOTE: If in doubt about the door’s strength,
reinforcement may be added to the door’s frame
where necessary. Door damage may occur if the
bracket is installed on a panel with insufficient
strength. The opener’s warranty does not cover
damage caused to the door and/or door panels.
Step 12 - Attaching the Arms
FOR SECTIONAL AND ONE PIECE DOORS WITH
TRACK:
Assemble the bent arm(connecting to the door)
to the right side of the straight arm (connecting to
the shuttle) with bolts and nuts supplied in the ac-
cessory pack (Fig. 19). Always use both bent and
straight arms.
Connect the assembled arm to the bracket and the
disengaged trolley with clevis and snap pins. The
angle “A” must be more than 10° (Fig. 20).
WARNING: Connecting the bent arm the other
way around may damage the door. The straight
arm should not protrude beyond the heel of the
bent arm.
FOR ONE PIECE DOORS WITHOUT TRACK
Assemble the bent and straight arms as shown
in (Fig. 21) with bolts and nuts supplied in the
accessory pack. Always use both the bent and
straight arms.
Connect the assembled arm to the bracket and the
disengaged trolley with clevis and snap pins.
If installing on a door with a bad wave action,
lengthening the arm will assist in reducing this
effect.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Adjust the length of the
cord so that its toggle is no more than 1.8m from
the ground.
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b.
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Arm connected to
the door
Arm connected to
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Programming The Opener
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Setting Travel Limits : Via Control Panel
Step 13.1 - Setting Travel Limits
NOTE: If PE Beams are to be used they must be installed
before setting the travel limits.
WARNING! Use caution when operating the manual
release with the door open since it may fall rapidly
due to weak or broken springs, or an improperly
balanced door.
CAUTION! Do not disengage the opener to manual
operation with children, persons or any objects
including motor vehicles within the doorway.
Engage the C-Rail’s trolley (attached to the door via
the arms) with the chain index by moving the door.
If the trolley does not “click” firmly onto the chain
index, ensure that the manual release cord is not in
the disengaged position by pulling it backwards.
Turn on the power to the opener. The CLOSE LIMIT
LED will be flashing.
Remove the button cover with a blade screwdriver
(Fig. 22).
Press and hold the MINUS (-) button - the door will
start closing (Fig. 23).
Release the MINUS (-) button when the door is near
the desired closed position. Single presses of the
MINUS (-) button will “inch” the door closed.
If the door overshoots press the PLUS (+) button to
move the door in the open direction.
When the door is at the desired close position, press
the SET button to record the close limit position. The
OPEN LIMIT LED will now flash.
Press and hold the PLUS (+) button to open the door
(Fig. 24).
Release the PLUS (+) button when the door is near the
desired open position. Single presses of the PLUS (+)
button will “inch” the door open.
If the door overshoots press the MINUS (-) button to
move the door in the open direction.
WARNING! Once the next step is performed, the
door will automatically close and open to calculate
force settings. Keep persons and objects clear of the
door until it stops and the opener sounds a beep.
Press the SET button to store the open limit. Please
read the above warning.
Step 13.2 - Resetting Travel Limits
To reset the limits, press and hold the MINUS (-) button for
6 seconds until the CLOSE LIMIT LED flashes quickly. If no
action is taken within 30 seconds, the opener will return to
normal operating mode and restore the original settings.
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Setting Travel Limits : Via Transmitter
The GDO-9 has the alternate ability to set travel limits
using the transmitter, allowing free movement around
the garage to better assess the desired limit positions.
Step 14.1 - Code a Transmitter for Limit Setting
Ensure the opener is powered up.
Press and hold the DOOR CODE button (Fig. 25).
Press Button 1 on the transmitter for two seconds
(Fig. 26). Release and pause for two seconds.
Press the Button 1 again for two seconds.
Release the DOOR CODE button.
Step 14.2 - Setting Limits via Transmitter
Engage the C-Rail’s trolley (attached to the door via
the arms) with the chain or belt index by moving the
door.
If the trolley does not “click” firmly onto the chain
index, pull the cord backwards until it locks in place,
and try again.
Press and hold Button 4 on the transmitter to close
the door. When the door is approx. 20mm from the
ground, release Button 4 (Fig. 26).
Each press of Button 4 will allow you to “inch” the
door closed. Keep doing this until the door reaches
the desired close limit position.
If the door closes too far, press Button 1 to “inch”
the door towards open
When happy with the close limit position, press
Button 2 to store this in memory.
Press and hold Button 1 to open the door. When
approx. 20mm from the desired open position,
release Button 1.
Each press of Button 1 will allow you to “inch” the
door open. Keep doing this until the door reaches
the desired open limit position.
If the door is opened too far, press Button 4 to “inch”
the door towards closed.
IMPORTANT WARNING: The door will
automatically close, open and close again once
Step 14.2(j) is performed. Ensure that no persons
or objects are in the door’s path.
When happy with the open limit position, press
Button 2 on the transmitter to store into memory.
The door will now automatically close, open and close
to calculate the safety obstruction settings. After
this, the opener can be operated with the OPERATE
button.
Step 14.3 - Resetting the Door Limit Positions
Limit positions can be deleted by the following steps:
Follow Steps 13.2, as outlined previously.
Repeat Steps 14.1 and 14.2 to set new travel limit
positions.
There is no need to re-code the transmitter (Step
14.1) upon resetting travel limits. The transmitter
will still be stored in memory.
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Button 1
(Inch Open)
Button 4
(Inch Close)
Button 2
(Set)
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Safety Obstruction Forces
Safety Obstruction Force Test
WARNING! Take care when testing or adjusting
the Safety Obstruction Force. Excessive force
may cause SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY and/or
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING! Photo electric beams must be installed
if the closing force at the bottom edge of the door
exceeds 400N (40kg) force.
Step 15.1 - Testing Close Cycle
Press the OPERATE button to open the door (Fig.
27).
Place a piece of timber approximately 40mm high
on the floor directly under the door (Fig. 34).
Press the OPERATE button to close door. The door
should strike the object and start to re-open.
Step 15.2 - Testing Open Cycle
Press the OPERATE button to close the door (Fig.
28).
Press again to open the door. When the door
reaches the half open point, grab the bottom rail of
the door firmly and the door should stop.
If the door does not reverse readily when closing,
or stop when opening, the force may be excessive
and need adjusting, refer below.
DANGER! If the door fails these tests, put the
opener into manual mode, only operate the door
by hand and call for service.
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