Avanti SDO-21 TP/BP Mounting instructions

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CONTENTS
Important Safety Recommendations ………………………………………............. 4
Warranty Exclusions ………………………………………………………………. 5
Assembly Instructions ………………………………………………………………. 6
Identify Garage Door Type ……………………………………………………………… 6
Identify Installation Method ……………………………………………………………… 6
Assembly ……………………………………………………………………………… 7
Installation Instructions ……………………………………………………………… 9
Header Bracket Mounting ………………………….……………………………........... 9
Towing Bracket Mounting ……………………………………………………………… 9
Attaching Drive Rail to Header Bracket ……………………………………………… 9
Mounting Drive Rail Assembly to Ceiling ……………………………………………… 10
Attaching Towing Arms ……………………………………………………………… 11
Connecting to Power Supply ………………………............................................................ 11
Settings and Adjustments ……………………………………………………………… 12
Engaging / Disengaging ……………………………………………………………………… 12
Door Travel Adjustment ……………………………………………………………… 13
Safety Obstruction Force Adjustment ……………………………………………………… 13
Adaptive Mode ……………………………………………………………………… 14
Manual Mode ……………………………………………………………………… 15
Options and Features ……………………………………………………………… 17
Accessory Connections ……………………………………………………………………… 17
Auto Close ……………………………………………………………………………… 17
Back Jump ……………………………………………………………………………… 17
Battery Back-Up ……………………………………………………………………… 18
Battery Power ……………………………………………………………………………… 18
Control Box ………………………………………………………………………….. 19
Courtesy Lamp ……………………………………………………………………………… 21
Dip Switches ……………………………………………………………………… 21
Door Service Monitor ……………………………………………………………………… 21
Hand Transmitters ……………………………………………………………………… 22
Learn Button ……………………………………………………………………… 22
LED Indicator ……………………………………………………………………… 23
Run Button ……………………………………………………………………… 23
Safety Beams ……………………………………………………………………… 23
Safety Reverse ……………………………………………………………………………… 24
Soft Start ……………………………………………………………………………… 25
Soft Stop ……………………………………………………………………………… 25
Speed Control ……………………………………………………………………… 25
Vacation Mode ……………………………………………………………………… 25
Wall Switch (hard wired) ……………………………………………………………… 26
Wall Switch (wireless) ……………………………………………………………… 26
Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………………… 26
Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………………… 26
Trouble Shooting Guide ……………………………………………………………… 27

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH AND / OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
1. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ADHERE TO ALL SAFETY AND INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
2. The installation of your new Automatic Garage Door Opener (herein after referred to as “AGDO”)
must be carried out by a technically qualified or licensed person. Attempting to install or repair the
AGDO without suitable technical qualification may result in severe personal injury, death and / or
property damage.
3. The AGDO must only be installed on a properly balanced well functioning garage door. An improperly
balanced or malfunctioning garage door could cause serious personal injury, death and / or property damage.
Have a qualified person check and if required, make repairs to your garage door before installing the AGDO.
The garage door is deemed to be well balanced and aligned if it;
a. requires an equivalent amount of applied force to either manually open or close, and
b. requires no more than 150N (15kg) of applied force to either manually open or close, and
c. does not rise or fall more than 100mm when released at any point between fully open or fully closed
positions, and
d. does not rub on or incorrectly make contact with any supporting or surrounding structures, and
e. the horizontal tracks have been installed level, and
f. the door panels have been installed level, and
g. the vertical tracks have been installed plum, and
h. the junction between the curved horizontal track and the vertical track does not cause the door to “jump”
4. The counter balance springs on sectional type garage doors must be properly lubricated between all of the
coils with heavy automotive bearing grease. Failure to adequately lubricate the springs may result in one or
more of the following symptoms:
a. Counter balance springs may become rusty over time resulting in additional operating friction between
the coils which may cause the AGDO to malfunction.
b. Seasonal temperature changes may cause the garage door springs to expand and / or contract. The
resultant increase and / or decrease in operating friction may cause the AGDO to malfunction. Properly
lubricating the springs will help to minimize changes in operating friction due to the effects of seasonal
temperature change.
5. Remove or render inoperative all existing locks and ropes prior to installation of the AGDO.
6. Repairs to the garage door must be carried out by technically qualified persons. Attempting to repair the
garage door without suitable technical qualification may result in severe personal injury, death and / or
property damage.
7. Where possible, install the AGDO at least 2 meters or more above the ground. Adjust the Engage / Disengage
Cord so that it hangs approximately 1.8 meters from the ground.
8. The Header Bracket carries ALL of the opening and closing thrust of the AGDO and as such must be securely
fastened to a rigid, structural member of the garage wall or ceiling. It is entirely up to the installer to determine
the fixing method and the structural suitability of the fixing points.
9. The ceiling structure must be adequate to support the weight of the GDO. It is entirely up to the installer to
determine the structural suitability of the fixing points.
10. The Engage / Disengage Instruction Tag must remain attached to the Engage / Disengage Cord.
11. Locate the Wall Switch;
a. within site of the garage door, and
b. at a minimum height of 1.5 meters above the ground so that it remains out of the reach of small children,
and
c. away from all moving parts of the garage door
12. The Entrapment Warning Label must be secured in a prominent position adjacent to the wall switch.
13. The AGDO must be connected to a properly earthed general purpose 230 ~ 240VAC power outlet which has
been installed by a qualified electrical contractor.
14. Do not connect the AGDO to the power outlet until this manual instructs you to do so..

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
15. Subsequent to installation and adjustment, the AGDO the garage door must stop and reverse direction when
it comes into contact with a 35mm high solid object placed on the floor under the garage door.
16. The correct function of the Safety Obstruction Force System should be checked on a monthly basis.
17. Never use the AGDO unless the garage door is in full view and free from any object which may impede the
movement of the garage door such as cars, children and / or adults.
18. Never allow children to operate the AGDO.
19. Never operate the AGDO when any persons are under or near the path of the garage door. Children must be
supervised at all times when near the garage door and when the AGDO is in use.
20. Never attempt to disengage the AGDO to manual operation when there are children / persons and / or solid
objects including motor vehicles under or near the path of the garage door as the garage door may fall sharply
upon Manual Release from the AGDO.
21. Never attempt to open or close the garage door by pulling on the Engage / Disengage Cord.
22. Never attempt to make any repairs or remove covers from the AGDO without first disconnecting the power
supply cord from main power supply.
23. Removal of the AGDO’s protective covers must only be performed by a technically qualified person.
Attempting to remove the protective covers or repair the AGDO without suitable technical qualification may
result in severe personal injury, death and / or property damage.
24. For additional safety we strongly recommend the inclusion of Safety Beams. Although the AGDO
incorporates a pressure sensitive Safety Obstruction Force system the addition of Safety Beams will greatly
enhance the operating safety of an automatic garage door and provide additional peace of mind. In some
countries it is a mandate of law to fit Safety Beams. It is the sole responsibility of the owner / installer to fit
Safety Beams in those countries that so require.
25. Always ensure that the garage door is fully open & stationary before driving in or out of the garage.
26. Always ensure the garage door is fully closed and stationary before moving out of its view.
27. Adjustments to the Safety Stop / Reverse Force settings must only be carried out by a technically qualified
person. Attempting to adjust the settings without suitable technical qualification may result in severe personal
injury, death and / or property damage.
28. Keep hands and loose clothing clear of the AGDO and garage door at all times.
29. In order for the Safety Obstruction Force system to function it must first encounter an obstruction in the form
of an object / person on to which some force MUST be exerted. As a result the object / person / garage door
may suffer DAMAGE AND / OR INJURY.
30. The Safety Obstruction System is designed to work on STATIONARY objects only. Serious personal
injury, death and / or property damage may occur if the garage door comes into contact with a moving
object during an open or close cycle
Warranty Exclusions
No claims whatsoever will be recognized under the terms of the AGDO’s warranty which pertain to
damage, injury, cost or expense, suffered by persons and / or to property, which either directly or
indirectly arise out of any one of the following occurrences;
i. Failure to install the AGDO in accordance with the captioned instructions.
ii. The garage door coming into contact with a moving object. (refer Point 30 in the above)
iii. The AGDO being used for other than a maximum 4 car residential application.
iv. Installing the AGDO on an improperly balanced and / or poorly functioning and / or misaligned
garage door. (refer Point 3 in the above)
v. Failure to adequately lubricate the garage door counter balance springs. (refer point 6 in the
above)
vi. Failure to adequately fix the GDO to the garage structure
vii. Attempting to open or close the garage door by pulling directly on the Manual Release Cord.
viii. Manually releasing the garage door in any position other than when it is fully closed.
ix. Failure to connect the AGDO to a properly earthed power supply
x. Note: Light bulb failures are not covered under the terms of this product’s warranty

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Identify Garage Door Type
Identify the garage door type and then select the preferred installation method (Sec.2) and assembly type
(Sec.3) that is best suited to the application.
Method A Method B Method C
2. Identify Installation Method
Method A – Sectional Door & Track Type Tip-Up Door. (Hanging Installation)
Use 3 Drive Rail Sections (Fig.3-A) with the Control Box. (Fig.3-D)
Control Box may be mounted to the end of the Drive Rail OR mounted on the ceiling next to Drive Rail OR
mounted on side wall of garage. (optional cable extension kit required)
Drive Rail supported by Drive Rail Hanger (Fig.3-C) which is hung from the ceiling by appropriate hanging
material.
Drive Rail Hanger may be positioned anywhere between the Control Box and the first Drive Rail Joiner.
(Fig.3-B)
Header Bracket (Fig.5) may be mounted on front wall of garage or on ceiling adjacent to the front wall.
Method B – Sectional Door & Track Type Tip-Up Door (Flush Installation)
Use 3 Drive Rail Sections (Fig.3-A) with the Control Box. (Fig.3-D)
Control Box may be mounted to the end of the Drive Rail OR mounted on the ceiling next to Drive Rail OR
mounted on side wall of garage. (optional cable extension kit required)
Drive Rail supported by Drive Rail Hanger which is mounted flush to the ceiling using angle brackets.
Drive Rail Hanger may be positioned anywhere between the Control Box and the first Drive Rail Joiner.
Header Bracket may be mounted on front wall of garage or on the ceiling adjacent to the front wall.
Method C – Jamb Type Tip-Up Door (Hanging Installation)
Use 2 Drive Rail Sections (Fig.3-A) with the Control Box. (Fig.3-D)
Control Box may be mounted to the end of the Drive Rail OR mounted on the ceiling next to Drive Rail OR
mounted on side wall of garage. (optional cable extension kit required)
Drive Chain has been provided with an additional split link which when removed will shorten the Drive
Chain to a required 2 Drive Rail length configuration.
Drive Rail supported by Drive Rail Hanger which is hung from the ceiling by appropriate hanging material.
Drive Rail must be angled as shown depicted in “Method C” so that underside of Drive Unit is in line with
underside of the garage door when the garage door is in the fully open (horizontal) position.
Header Bracket may be mounted on front wall of garage or on the ceiling adjacent to the front wall.

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3. Assembly
On a clean smooth surface open the packing carton and expose the AGDO components. (Fig.1)
Unfold the Drive Rail and Drive Chain Segments. (Fig.2-A)
Use the appropriate number of Drive Rails, Drive Rail Joiners and Chain Segments to suit the preferred
Installation Method, A, B or C. (Refer Sec.1 & 2)
Align and insert each Drive Rail Joiner (Fig.3-B) into a Drive Rail Segment (Fig.3-A) and push them
together until they are fully abutted and form one continuous Drive Rail Assembly.
Locate the Drive Rail Hanger (Fig.3-C) and insert the 2 gutter bolts provided. Slide the Drive Rail Hanger
onto the Drive Rail Assembly adjacent to the Control Box. (Fig.3-D) location.
Insert the Control Box into the Drive Rail Segment furthest from the garage door and then “Twist and Lock”
the Drive Chain (Fig.3B-D2) the Drive Chain into the Tensioning Block. (Fig.3B-D1).
Ensure that the plastic chain insulator ends are fully abutted and form one continuous piece.
Insert the Terminal Bracket (Fig.3-E) into the Drive Rail Segment closest to the garage door and then
“Twist and Lock” the Drive Chain (Fig.3A-E2) the Drive Chain into the Tensioning Block. (Fig.3A-E1)
Using a 12 mm socket wrench, tighten the Drive Chain Tensioner Bolt to the point where the underside of
the Bolt Head aligns with the Indicator Arrow on the Terminal Bracket. (Fig.3A-E3)
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
3.1 Options Selection
Refer to “Options and Features” on pages 17 ~ 26 and select the required Dip Switch functionality and
external accessory wiring as required.
Dip Switches and external accessory wiring connections (Fig.16) can be accessed by removing the Control
Box Cover. (refer Sec.18 for removal and replacement details)
Once functionality selection and wire connection has been completed replace the Control Box Cover / Lamp
Bulb / Courtesy Lamp Cover and the AGDO is now fully assembled and ready for installation.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
(Sectional / Track Type Tip-Up assembly depicted)
Fig. 3
Fig. 3A Fig. 3B

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4. Header Bracket Mounting
Important Note: Before commencing the installation ensure that you have carefully read and
understood the Safety Recommendations outlined in pages 4 and 5 of this manual. In particular,
ensure that the installation of the garage door complies with the requirements specified in points 3, 4
and 5. Make any necessary adjustments to the garage door BEFORE commencing the installation!
Determine the highest arcing point of the garage door and mark this as a horizontal line on the header above
the top edge of the garage door. (Figs.4 & 5)
Determine the Garage Door Center Line and mark a vertical line on the header above the door. (Fig.5)
Place the Header Bracket on the wall as depicted in Fig.5 and ensure that the bottom edge of the bracket is
no more than 50mm above the Highest Arcing Point. Mark the location of the 2 outer most screw holes.
Drill 2 screw holes and use screws of at least 8mm dia. x 50mm long to secure Header Bracket to Header.
Important Notes:
a. The Header Bracket carries ALL of the opening and closing thrust of the AGDO and as such
must be securely fastened to a rigid, structural member of the garage. It is entirely up to the
installer to determine the fixing method and the structural suitability of the fixing points.
b. Mounting the Drive Rail more than 50mm above the Highest Arcing Point of the garage door
may cause the Drive Rail to flex excessively. Always ensure that the bottom edge of the Drive
Rail is located within 50mm of the top edge of the top panel of the garage door. (Fig.7)
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
5. Towing Bracket Mounting
Determine the Garage Door Center Line (Fig.5) and affix the Towing Bracket to a structural member of the
garage door. The Towing Bracket should be mounted with reference to the top edge of the garage door in
accordance with the appropriate diagram as depicted in Sec.1.
Mark the location of the holes. (4 holes if using self drilling screws – 2 holes if using screws with nuts)
Drill the screw holes with an appropriate drill and securely mount the Towing Bracket to the garage door
using screws of at least 6mm dia.
Important Notes:
a. It is recommended to use fixing screws and nuts rather than self drilling screws.
b. For a sectional type garage door the pivot point of the Towing Bracket should be located
approx one third of the way down from the top edge of the top panel. For a tip-up type garage
door the pivot point should be as close to the top edge of the garage door as possible.
6. Attaching Drive Rail to Header Bracket
With the garage door in the fully closed position - lay the assembled AGDO on the garage floor in line with
the centerline of the garage door so that the Control Box is furthest from the garage door.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Important Note: avoid scratches and potential damage to the AGDO plastic covers by placing the
Control Box and Drive Unit on cardboard or foam.
Raise the Drive Rail up to the Header Bracket so that the Drive Rail sits in between the ears of the Header
Bracket. (Fig.6)
Align the mounting holes of the Header Bracket and Terminal Bracket and fully insert the long clevis pin
and secure it with the spring clip.
7. Mounting Drive Rail Assembly to Ceiling
Select Method A, B or C according to the assembly and installation type (Refer Sec.2)
Method A - Hanging Installation
Raise the Drive Rail assembly off the floor and rest it on a support high enough that the Drive Rail runs
parallel to the ground. (Fig.7 depicts typical sectional type garage door installation)
Important Note: Do not lift the AGDO by the Control Box or damage may occur. Always lift the
AGDO via the Drive Rail.
Carefully open the garage door and ensure that no part of it comes into contact with the Drive Rail or the
Control Box during its entire movement.
Align the Drive Rail with the centerline of the garage door.
Slide the Drive Rail Hanger along the drive rail (up to max 600mm from the Control Box) in order to align
it with a structural member of the garage. Securely fasten the Drive Rail Hanger to the structural member of
the garage using 2 lengths of appropriate hanging material. (Fig.7)
Once the Drive Rail is hung it should sit parallel to the floor along both planes. (For sectional and track-type
tilt doors only. For jamb-type tilt door refer Pg.6 Method C)
Important Notes:
a. With the garage door in the fully open position the underside of the Drive Rail should be no
more than 50mm above the highest arcing point for its entire length. Mounting the Drive Rail
more than 50mm above the Highest Arcing Point of the garage door may cause the Drive Rail
to flex excessively. (Fig. 7)
a. The ceiling structure must be adequate to support the weight of the GDO. It is entirely up to
the installer to determine the structural suitability of the fixing points.
Method B - Flush Mount Installation
Raise the Drive Rail off the floor and rest it on a support high enough that the Drive Rail runs parallel to the
ground. (Fig.8 depicts a typical sectional type garage door installation)
Important Note: Do not lift the AGDO by the Control Box or damage may occur. Always lift the
AGDO via the Drive Rail.
Align the Drive Rail with the centerline of the garage door.
Raise the Drive Rail to the ceiling and mark out and drill 2 mounting points through the holes in the angle
brackets and then affix the Drive Rail to the ceiling using 2 appropriate screws.
Important Notes:
b. With the garage door in the fully open position the underside of the Drive Rail should be no
more than 50mm above the highest arcing point for its entire length. Mounting the Drive Rail
more than 50mm above the Highest Arcing Point of the garage door may cause the Drive Rail
to flex excessively. (Fig. 7)
c. The ceiling structure must be adequate to support the weight of the AGDO. It is entirely up to
the installer to determine the structural suitability of the fixing points.
Method C - Independent Mounting of Control Box
The Control Box may be mounted independently from the Drive Rail either along side the Drive Rail on the
ceiling (cable provided) or on a side wall of the garage. (optional cable extension kit required)
Demount the rear Terminal Bracket from the Control Box by removing its fixing screw.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Mount the Drive Rail as per Method A or B.
Mount the Control Box either next to the Drive Rail (via the Control Box mounting holes located within the
Control Box cover) utilizing the standard cable provided OR on a side wall of the garage (via the 3 hanging
mounts located on the base of the Control Box) using the optional cable extension kit.
Important Notes:
a. With the garage door in the fully open position the underside of the Drive Rail should be no
more than 50mm above the highest arcing point for its entire length. Mounting the Drive Rail
more than 50mm above the Highest Arcing Point of the garage door may cause the Drive Rail
to flex excessively. (Fig. 7)
b. The ceiling structure must be adequate to support the weight of the AGDO. It is entirely up to
the installer to determine the structural suitability of the fixing points.
8. Attaching Towing Arms
Close the garage door.
Remove the Drive Unit cover and insert the Straight Towing Arm through the slot in the cover (use the end
of the arm which has only one single hole)
Attach the arm to the Drive Unit using the short clevis pin and spring clip and then replace the cover.
Attach the Bent Towing Arm to the Towing Bracket (use the end of the arm which has only one hole)
With the Drive Unit disengaged (Fig.10) position the Drive Unit in either one of the following ways;
i. Adaptive mode ~ any distance from the end of the Drive Rail. (Fig.9)
ii. Manual Mode ~ 225mm from the end of the rail to the front of the Drive Unit. (Fig.9)
Bring the Straight and Bent Towing Arms together and align the 2 furthest apart sets of holes.
Important Note: The 2 arms should be connected in a way that makes them as long as possible.
Securely fix the arms together using 2 x 8mm screws and nuts.
Fig. 6 Fig. 7
Fig. 8 Fig. 9

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
9. Connecting to Power Supply
Plug the AGDO into a properly earthed 230 ~ 240 VAC power outlet.
Ensure that no excess power cord hangs below the Control Box.
10. Engaging / Disengaging
The unique engage / disengage mechanism provides the following features:
a. Positive garage door locking even during power outages.
b. Re engagement in any position without the need to line up chain and carriage components.
Functionality
TO DISENGAGE - pull down on the release handle (Fig.10) until a click is “felt” and then release the
handle.
TO ENGAGE - pull down on the release handle once again until a click is “felt” and then release the handle.
Important Notes:
a. Never attempt to open or close the garage door by pulling on the release handle. Doing so may
result in SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY and / or PROPERTY DAMAGE.
b. Always disengage the AGDO with the garage door in the fully closed position.
c. If attempting to disengage the AGDO from any position other than with the garage door fully
closed ensure that there are no persons and / or property near or directly under the path of
the door.
Fig. 10

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SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
11. Door Travel Adjustment
The Drive Rail mounted Limit Prongs provide a 1 to 1 ratio between Limit Prong movement and garage
door movement thereby ensuring 100% accuracy and ease of adjustment. Garage door fully open and fully
closed positions can be easily adjusted by moving the Limit Prong to the desired location in order to
increase or decrease garage door travel.
Door Travel Adjustment – Close Direction
Locate the Close Direction Limit Prong within the Drive Rail - nearest to front wall of garage (Fig.11)
Loosen the Limit Prong Lock Screw by half a turn and slide the Limit Prong towards the front wall of the
garage to increase garage door travel and away from the front wall to decrease garage door travel.
Re tighten the Limit Prong Lock Screw once correct adjustment has been attained.
Note: The Limit Prongs work on a one to one ratio with the garage door, meaning that if the Limit Prong is
moved by 10 mm then the garage door will also move by 10 mm.
Door Travel Adjustment – Open Direction
Locate the Open Direction Limit Prong within the Drive Rail – nearest to Control Box. (Fig.11)
Loosen the Limit Prong Lock Screw by half a turn and slide the Prong towards the Control Box to increase
garage door travel and away from the Control Box to decrease travel.
Re-tighten the Limit Prong Lock Screw once correct adjustment has been attained.
Note: The Limit Prongs work on a one to one ratio with the garage door - meaning that if the Limit Prong is
moved by 10 mm then the garage door will also move by 10 mm.
Fig. 11
12. Safety Obstruction Force Adjustment
Dual Safety Obstruction Force Adjustment modes ensure that the AGDO can be optimized to suit virtually
any sectional or tip-up type garage door.
ADAPTIVE MODE – constantly monitors incremental drive force value changes that occur due to seasonal
conditions and / or garage door aging. Adaptive Mode compensates for these variables by automatically
adjusting Safety Obstruction Force values during every complete cycle, resulting in enhanced safety and
minimized chances of garage door *ghosting. (Refer Sec.12.1 for set up details)
*Ghosting is defined as a Safety Stop or Safety Reverse without the garage door actually encountering an
obstruction.
MANUAL MODE – features conventional one time Safety Obstruction Force value adjustment and is more
suited for use on badly worn or improperly balanced garage doors. (Refer Sec.12.2 for set up details)

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SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
12.1 Adaptive (A) Mode
Enabling
If Manual Mode is your desired selection then skip to Sec.12.2.
If Adaptive Mode is already enabled then skip to the next section titled “Functionality”.
To enable Adaptive Mode carry out the following procedure;
i. switch off power at power supply
ii. remove the Courtesy Lamp and Control Box Covers to expose the Control Board (Refer Sec.18 for
removal and replacement details)
iii. select Dip switch No.1 to the “ON” position (Fig.16)
iv. replace the Control Box and Lamp Covers
v. switch power on at power supply
Functionality
In order to learn the required run time and drive force values the AGDO will be required to complete 5
(manually activated) uninterrupted open and close cycles. (commencing from the Close Limit Point)
During the course of the cycles the LED Indicator will quick flash and the operating parameters will be
learned in the following order;
i. Open Stroke 1 – Alignment stroke
ii. Close Stroke 1 – Learn run time between Open Limit Point and Close Limit Point
(during Close Cycle 1 the AGDO will not Slow Stop)
iii. Open Stroke 2 – Learn run time between Close Limit Point and Open Limit Point
(during Open Cycle 1 the AGDO will not Slow Stop)
iv. Close Stroke 2 – Learn Drive Force Values between Open Limit Point and Close Limit Point
v. Open Cycle 3 – Learn Drive Force Values between Close Limit Point and Open Limit Point
Once Learning has been successfully completed the LED Indicator will commence to slow flash.
Important Note: During initial power-up learning, the Safety Obstruction Force values of the AGDO
default to a maximum setting. Encounter a solid obstruction during the course of the initial learning
cycles may result in garage door damage. It is recommended that initial learning cycles be carefully
supervised in order to prevent the possibility of the garage door hitting an obstruction causing
personal and / or property damage.
Safety Obstruction Force Adjustment
Hinge open the Courtesy Lamp Cover (Fig.18) to expose the adjustment controls.
Rotate the (green) “Offset” Adjustment Pin (Fig.17-G) in a clockwise direction to increase Safety
Obstruction Offset Value and in an anti clockwise direction to decrease the value.
The Safety Obstruction Offset Value may be adjusted within a range of 30N (3kg) ~ 100N (10kg)
The selected value remains identical for both open and close direction travel.
Testing Open Direction Safety Obstruction Force Value
With the garage door in the fully closed position – stand in the middle of the garage doorway and just
behind the path of the garage door.
Activate the AGDO so that the garage door begins to open.
When the garage door has opened to approx 450mm from the ground apply some firm downward force to
one of the structural members of the garage door.
If the Safety Obstruction Force Value is correct the AGDO will stop (Safety Stop) the garage door upon
sensing the applied force.
If too little or too much force is required to make the AGDO stop - turn the (green) “Offset” Adjustment Pin
(Fig.18 - G) 5 degrees in the appropriate direction - clockwise to increase force - anti-clockwise to decrease
force - and then repeat the previous testing steps.

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SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS
Testing Close Direction Safety Obstruction Force Value
With the garage door in the fully open position - stand in the middle of the garage doorway and just behind
the path of the garage door.
Ensure that the Close Limit Travel Adjustment (Sec.11) has been set so that bottom of the garage door is
resting firmly against the ground.
Place a 32mm thick block of wood under the line of the garage door (approx at the mid point of the garage
door) so that the garage door will close onto the block of wood.
Activate the AGDO so that the garage door begins to close.
If the Safety Obstruction Force Value is correct the AGDO will stop and reverse the direction of the garage
door (Safety Reverse) upon encountering the block of wood.
If too little or too much force is required to make the AGDO Safety Reverse - turn the (green) “Offset
Adjustment Pin (Fig.18-G) 5 degrees in the appropriate direction - clockwise to increase force - anti-
clockwise to decrease force - and then repeat the previous testing steps.
Forced Learn
A Forced Learn may be initiated by holding down the “Learn” Button (Fig.18-D) for 2 sec – LED Indicator
will begin to quick flash.
Cycle the AGDO through 5 complete uninterrupted strokes (commencing from the close limit point) in
order for it to complete the learning process.
The LED Indicator will cease to quick flash once learning has been completed.
Important Note: During a Forced Learn the Safety Obstruction Force values default to a maximum
setting. Encounter a solid obstruction during the course of the initial learning cycles may result in
garage door and / or property damage. It is recommended that the learning cycles be carefully
supervised during this time.
Automatic Re-Learn
A re-learn of Drive Force and Run Time parameters will be automatically initiated immediately subsequent
to either one of the following occurrences;
a. Run Time deviation becoming excessive
b. Safety Reversing on 3 consecutive occasions
c. Safety Stopping on 3 consecutive occasions
During this period the LED Indicator will quick flash.
12.2 Manual (M) Mode
Enabling
If Adaptive Mode is your desired selection then refer to Sec.12.1
To enable Manual Mode;
i. switch off power at power supply
ii. remove the Courtesy Lamp and Control Box Covers to expose the Control Board (Refer Sec.18 for
removal and replacement details)
iii. select Dip switch No.1 to the “OFF” position (Fig.16)
iv. replace the Control Box and Lamp Covers
v. switch power on at power supply
Entering Safety Obstruction Force Adjustment Mode
Hinge open the Courtesy Lamp Cover to expose the adjustment controls. (Fig.18)
Press and hold down the “Learn” Button (Fig.18-D) for 2 sec - LED Indicator will commence a paused
double flash.
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To close out Safety Obstruction Force Adjustment Mode momentarily press “Learn” Button.
Note: Mode will close out automatically after 10 mins if not closed out manually beforehand.
Safety Obstruction Force Adjustment – Open Direction
Hinge open the Lamp Cover (Fig.18-A) to expose the adjustment controls.
With the garage door in the fully closed position - press the black “Run” Button (Fig.18-G) so that the
garage door begins movement in the open direction.
As the garage door is opening slowly turn the (green) Open / Offset Adjustment Pin (Fig.18-G) in an anti-
clockwise direction until the garage door stops.
Now turn the same pin clockwise 5 degrees.
Testing Safety Obstruction Force – Open Direction
With the garage door in the fully closed position - stand inside the garage just behind the path of the garage
door close to its middle position.
Press the black “Run” Button (Fig.18-G) so that the garage door begins to open.
When the garage door has opened by approx 450mm apply some firm downward force to one of its
structural members.
If the Safety Obstruction Force Adjustment is correct the AGDO will stop the garage door upon sensing the
applied force.
If too little or too much force is required to make the AGDO stop - rotate the (green) Open / Offset
Adjustment Pin 5 degrees in the appropriate direction (clockwise to increase force, anti-clockwise to
decrease force) and then repeat the previous testing steps.
Safety Obstruction Force Adjustment – Close Direction
With the garage door in the fully open position, press the black “Run” Button (Fig.18-F) so that the garage
door begins to close.
As the garage door is closing - slowly turn the (red) Close / Speed Adjustment Pin (Fig.18-F) in an anti-
clockwise direction until the garage door stops and begins to Safety Reverse.
Now turn the same pin clockwise 5 degrees.
Testing Safety Obstruction Force – Close Direction
With the garage door in the fully open position stand inside the garage just behind the path of the garage
door close to its middle position.
Ensure that the Close Limit Travel Adjustment (Sec.11) has been set so that bottom of the garage door is
resting firmly against the ground.
Press the black “Run” Button so that the garage door begins to close.
Place a 32mm thick block of wood under the line of the garage door (approx at the mid point of the garage
door) so that the garage door will close onto the block of wood.
If the Safety Obstruction Force Adjustment is correct the AGDO will stop and reverse the direction of the
garage door upon sensing the block of wood.
If the AGDO stops but does not reverse then turn the (red) Close / Speed Adjustment Pin 5 degrees in an
anti-clockwise direction. (Fig.18-F)

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OPTIONS AND FEATURES
13. Accessory Connections
6 Output Terminals are provided to support the connection of the most common external accessories.
The Output Terminals can be accessed by removing the Courtesy Lamp and Control Box Covers. (Refer
Sec.18 for removal and replacement details)
Connection Diagrams
a. Genuine 2 wire Safety Beams (Fig.12)
b. 3rd party normally open 24VDC 4 wire Safety Beams (Fig.13)
c. 24VDC universal receiver (Fig.14)
d. Normally open momentary contact Wall Switch (Fig.15)
Fig. 12 Fig. 13
Fig. 14 Fig. 15
14. Auto Close
Auto Close can enhance the security of your property by ensuring that your garage door is never
unintentionally left open.
Auto Close will automatically close the garage door;
i. 3 sec after reaching the open limit point - provided that a person or object has passed through the
Safety Beams during the open cycle, or
ii. upon expiry of the pre set 30sec delay time – provided that a person or car has not passed through
the Safety Beams within the delay time
Auto Close will only function when used in conjunction with Safety Beams.
Enabling
i. Remove the Courtesy Lamp and Control Box Covers to expose the Control Board (Refer Sec.18 for
removal and replacement details)
ii. Select Dip Switch Nos.2 (SB) & 3 (AC) to the “ON” position. (Fig.16)
iii. Replace the Control Box and Courtesy Lamp Covers once selection has been completed
15. Back Jump
Back Jump will reverse the closed garage door by an incremental amount (1 ~ 5mm) in order to reduce
motor gear lock up and ensure effortless disengagement in the event of power outage.

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OPTIONS AND FEATURES
Enabling
Remove the Courtesy Lamp and Control Box Covers to expose the Control Board (Refer Sec.18 for removal
and replacement details)
Select Dip Switch No.6 (BJ) to the “ON” position. (Fig.16)
Replace the Control Box and Courtesy Lamp Covers.
16. Battery Back-Up
For areas that suffer from frequent power outages the Transformer Powered AGDO can be supplied with an
optional external battery power source thus ensuring uninterrupted use even during those times.
Connection
Remove the Courtesy Lamp and Control Box Covers (Refer Sec.18 for removal and replacement details)
Connect the Battery Back-Up connection cable to the Control Board terminals “+BBU-”
Replace the Control Box and Courtesy Lamp Covers.
Connect the Battery Back-Up power cable to a properly earthed 230 ~ 240VAC power supply.
Important Note: The Battery Back-Up system must be genuine Avanti brand
17. Battery Powered AGDO
The Battery Powered AGDO has several battery monitoring and battery saving features which are detailed
in the following sections
Important Note: Batteries will suffer permanent damage if not charged within a 3 month period
17.1 Battery Charger
The Battery Charger, provided with Battery Powered AGDO only, should be plugged-in to a dedicated
power supply and remain permanently on.
A red LED located on the back of the charger will glow solid to indicate that the charger is powered on.
Important Note: The Battery Charger must be genuine Avanti brand
17.2 LED Indicator
Will glow green when battery charger is charging (Fig.18-C)
Will glow red when battery charger is not charging
Will extinguish when AGDO enters Shut-Down Mode
17.3 Shut-Down Mode
In the event of prolonged power outage the AGDO will automatically shut down (when battery voltage
drops below 22 volts) in order to conserve remaining voltage - LED Indicator (Fig.18-C) will extinguish and
the AGDO will cease to function.
Automatic Shut-Down
Shut-down will only occur when the battery charger is inactive.
Prior to shutting down an audible buzzer will;
a. Single “beep” every 30 seconds to indicate that Battery Charger is not active.
b. Double “beep” every 30 seconds to indicate that the Battery Charger is not active and that
remaining battery voltage is low therefore Shut- Down is imminent.
c. Once the battery charger becomes active the green LED Indicator will illuminate.
d. Note: Immediately subsequent to Shut-Down Mode the batteries may require up to 20 minutes re
charge time before the voltage is adequate to run the garage door.

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OPTIONS AND FEATURES
Manual Shut-Down
To manually shut down the AGDO perform the procedure as follows;
i. press and hold Learn Button
ii. whilst continuing to hold down the Learn Button, press and hold Run Button
iii. AGDO will have entered Shut-Down Mode once the LED extinguishes
17.4 Solar Power
An optional Solar Power kit is available. Contact your AGDO dealer for further information.
Connect the Solar connection cable to the Control Board terminals “+CH-”
Important Note: The Battery Charger must be genuine Avanti brand
17.5 Warning Buzzer
An audible buzzer will;
a. Single “beep” every 30 seconds to indicate that Battery Charger is not active.
b. Double “beep” every 30 seconds to indicate that the Battery Charger is not active and that
remaining battery voltage is low therefore Shut- Down is imminent.
18. Control Box
The Control Box houses most of the controls from which the AGDO may be adjusted and functionality
customized to suit individual requirements.
Most commonly used functionality controls are accessible from within the Courtesy Lamp Cover.
Less commonly used controls are accessible by removing both the Courtesy Lamp and Control Box Covers
to expose the Control Board.
Fig. 16
Removal and Replacement of Courtesy Lamp and Control Box Covers
Important Note: The control board and power supply contain high voltage components. Coming into
contact with these components may cause severe injury or death. Always switch of the AGDO and un
plug the power cord BEFORE removing the main Control Box cover. The Control Box cover should
only be removed buy a suitably qualified technician
Remove Courtesy Lamp and Control Box Covers as follows;
i. Switch off AGDO at power point and unplug the power cord
ii. open the Courtesy Lamp Cover by pulling it down at the finger recess point (Fig.17–A)
iii. remove the lamp bulb (Fig.18–A) by first pushing in and then turning anti clockwise (same as
removing household light bulb)

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OPTIONS AND FEATURES
iv. remove the Control Box Cover Lock Screw point (Fig.18–B) Note: the Control Box Cover can be
removed once the head of the screw is protruding by approx 5mm.
v. remove the Control Box Cover by pulling first outwards and then downwards at the finger recess
points (Fig.17-B & C)
Replacement of all components is the reversal of removal.
Fig. 17
Fig. 18