Controll-A-Door MPC-3 MKII User guide

MPC-3 MKII Heavy Duty
OWNER'S HANDBOOK
Congratulations on the purchase of your New Generation B&D Controll-A-Door. This is a sophisticated unit using
the latest microprocessor technology. You will appreciate the many features and high quality built into the product.
SOME HELPFUL HINTS
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Note how to disengage the unit in case there is a power failure and you need to use the door manually. It
is quite easy. See page 3.
If you have a problem with the unit, please check the 'LIGHTS FLASHING' (page 6) or the 'SYMPTOMS
AND REMEDIES CHART' (page 7). You may be able to save yourself a service call.
Don't turn off at the power point, except for servicing.
When going on holidays, it is recommended that the 'SHUTDOWN' button be used rather than turning off
at the power point. See page 2.
Do not allow water, or other liquids, to enter the motor, wall unit or hand transmitter.
Ensure the centre-lift lock on your B&D Roll-A-Door is UNLOCKED before operating your Controll-A-Door.
Please read this booklet and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
WE STRESS THE YOUR B&D CONTROLL-A-DOOR IS NOT A CHILD'S PLAYTHING. BE AWARE OF
WHO MAY USE THE UNIT AND ENSURE THAT IT IS OPERATED WITH CARE AND AS INSTRUCTED.
DISTRIBUTORS
B&D AUSTRALIA
NSW Office:
Qld Office:
Vic Office:
SA Office:
WA:
Tas:
B&D New Zealand:
B&D Australia, 34-36 Marigold Street, Revesby 2212. PO Box 4665, Millperra, NSW 1891. Ph: [phone], Fax:
[phone]. B&D Australia, 37-47 Cobalt Street, Carole Park 4300. PO Box 300, Goodna, Qld 4300. Ph:
[phone], Fax: [phone]. B&D Australia, 147-153 Canterbury Road, Kilsyth 3137. PO Box 168, Kilsyth, Vic.
3137. Ph: [phone], Fax: [phone]. B&D Australia, 5 Peekarra Street, Regency Park 5010. Private
Box 2236, Regency Park, SA 5942. Ph: [phone], Fax: [phone]. B&D Australia, 225 Balcatta Road, Balcatta
6021. Ph: [phone], Fax: [phone]. Tom Moore & Son, 86 Bass Highway, Cooee 7320. Ph: (004) 31 4388,
70 Allens Road, East Tamaki, Auckland, NZ. Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone].
Fax: [phone].
B&D Australia is a Division of Clyde Industries (Incorporated in NSW)
A.C.N. 000 000 031
Controll-A-Door
TM
AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR OPENER
BD
&
315 MHz

HOW TO OPERATE
HAND TRANSMITTER
Make sure the slide switch on the side is in the middle
position. Press the button for ½ second to OPEN or
CLOSE the door.
KEY-RING TRANSMITTER
Press the left button for ½ second to OPEN or CLOSE
the door.
IMPORTANT:
The range for the hand transmitter
to reverse or stop the door is always
less than to start the door.
• Always have the door in view when operating.
• Aim through windscreen.
• Check that door is fully closed before driving away.
Pressing the hand transmitter, or UP.STOP.DOWN,
while the door is moving down will send the door
back up.
Pressing the hand transmitter or UP.STOP.DOWN
while the door is going up will stop the door.
Next time the hand transmitter or UP.STOP.DOWN
is pressed, the door will close.
KEY-RING
TRANSMITTER
L.H.S. BUTTON
WALL CONTROL PANEL
UP.STOP.DOWN BUTTON
Touch to OPEN or CLOSE door.
LIGHT BUTTON
Touch to turn LIGHT ON (when Controll-A-Door is not being
operating). Touch again for OFF. Light automatically turns off
after Controll-A-Door operation.
MUTE BUTTON
Touch to cancel beeps. Touch again to resume beeps.
(For safety, the reversing warning beeps cannot be muted.)
SHUT DOWN BUTTON
Touch to prevent Controll-A-Door being operated.
Touch again to resume normal operation.
Door position
indicator and
light display.
For Flashing
Lights, see
page 6.
For Code Setting,
see page 4.
Lower Control Panel.
• To set limits of door travel. See page 4.
• To set radio code. See page 4.
• Overload Reset. See page 6.
For access to Lower Control Panel
use screwdriver as shown.
Push in, then lever.
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POWER FAILURE
HOW TO DISENGAGE YOUR
CONTROLL-A-DOOR for MANUAL
OPERATION
To disengage:
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Pull handle down firmly, then across to your left. The
door can now be used manually.
To re-engage:
Move handle towards the right.
When the power resumes:
The UP.STOP.DOWN light and No.2 light will flash.
Your transmitter code will be remembered.
Make sure the drive unit is engaged.
Press UP.STOP.DOWN (or the hand transmitter).
Allow the door to close fully. (This allows the
Controll-A-Door to reconfirm it's memory).
WARNING: THE AUTOMATIC REVERSING
SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE ON THE FIRST
DOWN MOVEMENT!
If the door is already closed when UP.STOP.DOWN
is pressed, or if there has been a short blackout while
you have been out, the door will try to go down, then
go up a short way and down again.
Press UP.STOP.DOWN (or transmitter) again and the
door will open normally.
DISENGAGEMENT
HANDLE
DISENGAGE
RE-ENGAGE
ACCESSORIES
WIRED REMOTE BUTTON
For fitting in the garage or inside the house.
KEY SWITCH
For use outside the garage when transmitter use is
inconvenient.
EXTERNAL DISENGAGEMENT DEVICE
Strongly recommended where the garage door is the
only access to the garage. This allows the Controll-
A-Door to be disengaged from outside the garage in
case of power failure.
ADDITIONAL HAND TRANSMITTERS
KEY-RING
TRANSMITTER
L.H.S. BUTTON

PROGRAMMING
When your Controll-A-Door is installed it is 'programmed' by the installer. The programming of the Controll-A-Door
sets -
HOW TO SET (OR CHANGE) THE TOP
& BOTTOM LIMITS OF DOOR TRAVEL
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(i) the top and bottom limits of door travel
and (ii) your own personal hand transmitter code
Reprogramming will not normally be necessary unless you wish to change your transmitter code or change the
open position of your door.
The Controll-A-Door can be reprogrammed at any time.
Switch on power at the power point. Engage drive
unit (page 3).
Remove the lower cover from the wall panel (see
page 2).
LIMIT SET LED light should be on indicating that
unit is in limit set mode. If the LED does not
illuminate, press the LIMIT SET button once.
Press and hold down UP.STOP.DOWN button to
drive the door to floor.
Press LIMIT SET button to accept lower limit.
LIMIT SET LED light will now be flashing,
indicating that the lower limit has been accepted and
the unit is ready to accept the upper limit.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Press and hold UP.STOP.DOWN button to drive
the door up to the desired limit. (3 cm below
headstop is recommended).
6.
Press LIMIT SET button to accept the upper limit.
LIMIT SET MODE LED light will extinguish,
indicating both limits have been accepted.
7.
Press UP.STOP.DOWN button to check the door
operation.
8.
If the limits are not correct, finish the sequence to step
7 then start again from step 3.
NOTE: The automatic reversing will reach maximum
sensitivity after 3 downward operations.
HOW TO SET (OR CHANGE) YOUR CODE
Set transmitter slide switch to CENTRE position.
Select your code on the hand transmitter. Set
switches 1 to 8 in any combination of "-", "0" and
"+" positions.
1.
2.
Your personal code can easily be changed as follows:
Press CODE SET. The CODE SET LED will come
on.
3.
Press hand transmitter for 2 seconds. The CODE
SET LED will extinguish to show that a code has
been received.
4.
The Controll-A-Door is now ready for operation.
Simply press the transmitter for half a second to
operate.
CODING HAND-HELD TRANSMITTER
AND KEY-RING TRANSMITTER
The keyring transmitter security code is randomly
preset at the factory. The code is recorded on a card
included in the keyring transmitter package. This
code cannot be changed. To use both transmitters,
the code in the hand-held transmitter must be
identical to the keyring transmitter. Change the code
in the hand transmitter as detailed above to match
the keyring transmitter coding card.
UP STOP
DOWN
LIMIT SET
CODE SET
Keyring transmitter coding card.
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2
3
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SERVICING
HOW TO CHANGE LIGHT GLOBES
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Bulb type: 240V 40 watt candle, screw fitting...
available from B&D dealers.
MORE ABOUT YOUR CONTROLL-A-DOOR
MEMORY
At the heart of your B&D Controll-A-Door is
a unique Microprocessor. This stores vital
information to control the door operation,
such as: where the door should stop at the
top and bottom, your code and details for
the safety reversing system.
Close the door for better access to the light diffuser.
Turn off at power point. Press light diffuser in at either
end an . Unscrew globes
anti-clockwise and replace. Snap light diffuser back
into place.
tilt away from handle
Make sure the door is engaged.
Turn the power back on, press UP.STOP.DOWN
button and let the door close to reconfirm the
memory.
This information will be stored during
power failures indefinitely.
CARE OF THE
CONTROLL-A-DOOR
Do not hose the
wall unit or drive
unit. Do not allow
gutters to overflow
onto the drive unit
and do no allow
water to run down
the wall onto the
wall control unit.
Water damage will
invalidate warranty.
AUTOMATIC REVERSING
Your B&D Controll-A-Door incorporates a
unique reversing system. The Controll-A-
Door will reverse instantly if an obstruction
is encountered on the way down. A series
of beeps will be sounded as a warning.
The computer controlled system provides
reliable and sensitive reversing operation.
AUTOMATIC LOCKING
When your Controll-A-Door is in the down
position, with the drive unit engaged, the
door is automatically locked with B&D's
unique motor locking device. Even during
a power failure security is maintained.
The Controll-A-Door cannot be damaged by
pressing the 'wrong' buttons.

LIGHTS FLASHING
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Limits for door travel and Code need
to be set.
LIGHTS WHAT IS MEANS WHAT TO DO
Set Limits of door travel and set
Code. See page 4.
Power has resumed after the power
has been off and the door needs to
reconfirm its memory.
Make sure the drive unit is engaged.
Touch UP.STOP.DOWN button or
the Hand Transmitter Button and
allow door to close fully. If the door
is closed, it will move UP a short
way and then close.
The unit has cut out to protect the
motor from overheating, after door
has been operated too frequently.
Wait until No. 4 stops flashing (½
minute) and the green
UP.STOP.DOWN light is on.
Controll-A-Door is now operational.
The unit has cut out due to motor
overload. Check:
Correct fault, PRESS RESET.
a) Is the door free from obstructions?
Disengage drive unit and check door
manually for smooth operation. Door
may require service. When fault has
been corrected, PRESS RESET.
b) Is the door correctly adjusted and
running freely?
Call for Service.
If problem continues and no apparent
fault can be found...
The unit has failed to operate. Check: If so, re-engage drive unit (page 3)
and press RESET.
a) Is the drive unit disengaged?
Unlock. PRESS RESET.
b) Is the centre lift lock locked?
Rectify problem. PRESS RESET.
c) Is the door jammed?
Call for Service.
If problem continues and no apparent
fault can be found...
WARNING: THE AUTOMATIC REVERSING SYSTEM WILL NOT OPERATE
FIRST DOWN MOVEMENT!
OFF
ON
ON or
FLASHING
2
FLASHING
FLASHING
UP STOP
DOWN
FLASHING
4
OFF
FLASHING
FLASHING
6
7
OFF
RESET
OFF
RESET
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7

SAVE A SERVICE CALL
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SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Door will not operate and:
a) no lights on wall control. Power point off. Turn on.
Plug connection loose. Check the harness connection to
wall control.
Check power plug.
b) SHUTDOWN light on. Wall Control is in SHUTDOWN mode. Press SHUTDOWN to turn off.
c) Some lights are flashing. Refer to page 6.
d) Motor ran but door did not move. Drive unit DISENGAGED RE-ENGAGE. See page 3
If lights6&7flash, press RESET.
If light 2 flashes, press UP.STOP.DOWN
and let the door close fully.
Door operates from wall control but
not from hand transmitter.
Battery in hand transmitter is flat. Replace battery.
Code not set. Set code. See page 4.
Transmitter slide switch not in
middle position.
Set slide switch.
Transmitter range varies or is
restricted.
Variations are normal depending on
location and conditions.
See page 2 for correct use.
Battery condition. Replace as necessary.
Aerial position. Reposition for maximum range.
Light doesn't operate. Globe blown. Check and replace. See page 5.
Door travels too fast. Power setting may be incorrect. Call your B&D Dealer.
Door moved upwards a short
distance then closed.
Power has been off. This is normal sequence
following a power failure, for the unit
to reconfirm its memory.
The door will now operate normally.
Door reverses for no apparent
reason.
This occurs occasionally if the effort
required to operate the door changes
for any reason, such as extreme
changes in weather conditions.
If the problem continues, call your
B&D Dealer.
If problem continues Door guides damaged. Repair guides or call your B&D Dealer.
Door reverses off floor. Controll-A-Door installation problem. Call your B&D Dealer.
Door roll 'grows large' when closing. Door not correctly adjusted. Service door.
Door guides may have excessive
friction.
Clean inside faces of guides.
put oil, grease, sprays of any
kind, polish or talc in the guides.
Do not
Bottom rail weight insufficient. Call your B&D Dealer.
Door opens on its own. A neighbour may have the same
transmitter code.
Change your transmitter code and
enter it onto the wall control. See
page 4.
Motor sound changes when the door
is nearly opened.
This is normal on all MPC-3 Controll-A-
Doors on double garage doors.
No cause for concern.

WARRANTY
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A. The Manufacturer, B&D Australia, a member of the Clyde Group ("B&D") of 34-36 Marigold Street, Revesby subject o the terms set out herein, hereby warrants to the original
retail purchaser ("the Buyer") that the B&D Controll-A-Door ('the Unit") including every major component part thereof will be free from defects in materials and workmanship in
normal use, service and operation:
(i) for a period of two (2) years
(a) where the residential unit is installed in and for the purposes of domestic or residential applications, and
(b) where the industrial unit is installed in and for the purposes of industrial or commercial applications, or
(ii) for a period of three (3) months
(a) where the residential unit is installed in and for the purposes of industrial or commercial applications and
(b) where the industrial unit is installed so that it is subject to over one thousand (1000) operations in any 3 months.
Such warranty periods shall run from the date of delivery of the Unit where delivery is effected by B&D or one of its Authorised Distributors listed in the Owners
Handbook supplied with the Unit or from the date of purchase in any other case.
B. (i) Notwithstanding anything heroin where the Unit has been installed by B&D or an Authorised Distributor, the period of warranty provided for in paragraph A above shall run
from the date of such installation and the Buyer shall be entitled o free service by B&D or its Authorised Distributor to remedy any defects covered by this Warranty. The
Buyer will pay or any service call made by B&D or its Authorised Distributors when in the opinion of B&D these calls are made for the purpose of adjustment which is
described in the Owner's Handbook.
(ii) Where the Unit has not been installed by B&D or an Authorised Distributor, B&D, in addition to any warranty which may be offered by the party who installed the Unit, will
within a reasonable period of time alter notification of the defect by the Buyer and on return of the defective pail or Unit o B&D repair or, at its option, replace any detective
part or Unit covered by this Warranty without charge provided that all costs of disconnection, reinstallation and freight shall be borne by the Buyer.
C. Notification and Proof to be given by the Buyer
In the event of any defect in the Unit arising, the Buyer must notify directly either B&D at the above address or an Authorised Distributor and must establish to the reasonable
satisfaction of B&D or such Distributor the date of purchase or installation (as the case may be) by way of invoice or installer stamp on the Warranty Form contained in the
Owners Handbook.
D. Future Modifications
B&D may make such modifications to any existing or future models of the Unit as it may deem necessary without insuring any obligation to incorporate such
modifications in Units previously sold or to which this Warranty may relate.
E. General
Subject to paragraph F below, the obligations of B&D or an Authorised Distributor under this Warranty are limited to those contained herein and this Warranty is the only
warranty made by a person authorised by B&D in writing and is exclusively and expressly in lieu of all other warranties permitted to be excluded by law whether those
warranties are express, implied, under the common law or by statute and the terms of this Warranty may not be modified by any person, firm or corporation other than B&D.
F. Exclusion
Notwithstanding the terms herein but subject to paragraph H herein, the Warranty shall not apply and B&D or its Authorised Distributors will be relieved of all obligations,
responsibilities and liabilities (direct or consequential) in the event that defects it or malfunctions of the Unit are directly or indirectly in the opinion of B&D due to or result from: -
(i) lack of proper maintenance or care of the Unit;
(ii) incorrect or unreasonable use;
(iii) faulty installation or adjustment of the Unit or door to which the Unit is connected where such installation or adjustment is not carved out by B&D or one of its
Authorised Distributors,
(iv) failure to observe any instructions or directions provided with the Unit or given to the Buyer by the installer;
(v) modifications or repairs made or attempted to be made by any person not Authorised by B&D
(vi) faulty electrical wiring of structures to which the Unit is affixed; or
(vii) radio (including citizen band transmissions) or other electronic interfere
Notwithstanding the terms heron but subject to paragraph H, this Warranty: -
(a) does not apply when the Unit is supplied with or fitted to any door or other closing device which is not manufactured or sold as an authorised B&D door or, where it is an
authorised B&D door, is not of the type or condition specified as suitable for installation of the Unit in the Owners HandbookAnnex, Installers Instructions, at page 3; and
(b) does not cover and shall not relate to batteries or globes supplied with the Unit and B&D or its Authorised Distributors shall not be liable for any defect, malfunction or
failure of such items.
G. This warranty constituted by paragraphs A to F above shall apply only to purchasers who are Australian residents. In the case of original retail sales to persons other than
Australian residents, B&D, subject to paragraph H below, limits its liability absolutely to the extent permitted by law.
H. Statutory Warranties
IT IS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED THAT THIS WARRANTY OR ANY TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF IT OR OTHER STATEMENT CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT THE
OWNER'S HANDBOOK OR OTHER LITERATURE GIVEN TO THE BUYER SHALL NOT BE READ OR APPLIED SO AS TO PURPORT TO EXCLUDE RESTRICT OR
MODIFY OR HAVE THE EFFECT OF EXCLUDING RESTRICTING OR MODIFYING THEAPPLICATION IN RELATION TO THE SUPPLY OF THE UNIT ORALL ORANY OF
THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISIONS 2 AND 2A OR PART V OF THE TRADE PRACTICES ACT, 1974 ( THE ACT ) AS AMENDED OR THE EXERCISE OF A RIGHT
CONFERRED BY SUCH A PROVISION OR ANY LIABILITY OF B&D OR ITS AUTHORISED DISTRIBUTORS FOR BREACH OF ACONDITION OR WARRANTY IMPLIED
BY SUCH PROVISIONS OR ANY OTHER CONDITIONS OR WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY AND RELEVANT STATE ACT OR TERRITORIAL ORDINANCE OR BY THE
GENERAL LAW AND WHICH BY LAW CANNOT BE EXCLUDED RESTRICTED OR MODIFIED PROVIDED THAT TO THE EXTENT THAT THE ACT PERMITS B&D TO
LIMIT ITS LIABILITY FOR A BREACH OF A CONDITION OR WARRANTY IMPLIED BY THE ACT, THEN B&D'S LIABILITY FOR SUCH BREACH SHALL BE LIMITED TO
THE PAYMENT OF THE COSTOF REPLACING THE GOODS OR ACQUIRING EQUIVALENT GOODS OR OF REPAIRING THE GOODS.
I. RE-SUPPLIER INDEMNITY
This Warranty shall not apply to any person or body other than the original retail purchaser of any Unit from B&D or its Authorised Distributor.
Except to the extent provided herein, B&D or its Authorised Distributors shall have no liability (including liability in negligence) to any person or body for any loss or damage
consequential or otherwise, howsoever suffered or incurred, by any such person or body in relation to the Units or the services provided in respect of the Units and without
limiting the generality thereof, in particular loss or damage consequential or otherwise howsoever suffered or incurred by any such person or body, caused resulting
directly or indirectly from the supply of services or from any failure, breakdown, defect or deficiency of whatsoever nature or kind in the Units
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Name:.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Address: .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Purchased from:.....................................................................................................................................................................................................
Installed by: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Installed on (date):..................................................................................................................................................................................................
(Onus on owner for proof of purchase date)
PATENTS AND REGISTERED DESIGNS APPLIED FOR. Driving arrangement, Drive unit, Disengagement mechanisms, Electronic
programme, limit setting, code setting, solenoid locking, Ring gear, Drive Unit cover, Lamp housing, Chassis, Hand transmitter.