GarageAce S3 User manual

GARAGE DOOR OPENER
OWNER’S MANUAL
S3

Features
Locking door after power failure: An advanced technology with
patent. If power failure occurs while the door is opening, the
door can be released by pulling the clutch down, moving the
door to the closed position manually, the door can then be
locked. By pressing the button on the remote when the power
comes on again, the door can be opened while the clutch
moves to the closed position. After this, normal operation is
resumed.
Rolling code: integrated circuit with specialized rolling code. No
same code, high security, which can be equipped with 20
transmitters;
Travel memory: limited journey will be kept in its mind
automatically by the microcomputer. You don’t need to adjust
it again even after power failure occurs.
Soft start & stop which will lessen the impact to the door,
prolong the service life of the motor and decrease motor noise.

Resistance protection: the opener will check and set the force
of the running resistant protection which ensures the opener has
high sensitivity and adapts the running resistance fluctuation
automatically even after the door is in service for a long time,
manual adjustment is unnecessary.
Photo cell beams can be connected to the opener to ensure
higher protection. There are three modes for option: forbidden,
available or only available when closing.
Auto closing mode: If you forget to close the door, it will closed
automatically after a time. The time can be set for 1 to
9 minutes. This function is optional.
Burglar Alarm: the opener can be connected with a burglar
alarm. It will beep if the door is opened abnormally.
Fault checking: the opener will check the fault and show the
fault code on the LED screen. This makes it convenient for
adjustment and maintenance.
Easy operation: setting parameters are shown on the LED
display making it easy to operate.

Contents
1. Required tool list 1
2. Important safety instructions 1
3. Opener installation 2
3.1 Important installation instructions 2
3.2 Installation sketch map 3
3.3 Sectional rail assembling 3
3.4 Opener installation 4
3.5 Hoisting opener 4
3.6 Installation of door opening limit 5
4. Adjustment instructions 6
4.1 Ready status 6
4.2 Operation instructions 6
4.3 Adjusting methods 6
4.4 Advanced setting 8
4.5 Fault information 8
5. Locking door by hand 8
6. Installation instruction for accessories 9
6.1 Photo beam installation 9
6.2 Wall button installation 9
6.3 Alarm installation 9
6.4 Back-up battery installation 10
7. Maintenance and repair 10
8. Technical data 10
9. Trouble shooting 11

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1. Required tool list
No.
Name
Specification
Quantity
1
Electric drill
1
2
Ladder
1
3
Mobile wrench or socket wrench
1 set
4
Measuring tape
5m
1
5
Screw driver - Flat
2.5×100mm
1
6
Screw driver - Flat
6×200mm
1
7
Screw driver - Philips
6×200mm
2
8
Pincer
2
9
Allen key
10#、12#
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2. Important safety instructions
WARNING –INCORRECT INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO SEVER INJURY. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ALWAYS DO THE FOLLOWING:
1) Keep garage doors properly balanced. Have a professional service person make repairs
to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware.
2) Watch a moving door until it completely stops moving. Do not cross the path of a door in
motion. Do not let children play near a garage door when it is opening or closing.
3) Never put fingers between the sections of a garage door, and teach children to keep
their hands and fingers clear of section joints, hinges, tracks, springs and other door parts.
4) Do not let children play with transmitters or remote controls, and place these items out of
reach of children.
5) Test the automatic reversal monthly. The garage door MUST reverse on contact with a
40mm high object (or a 50mm by 100mm board laid flat) on the floor. If the garage door
does not reverse, adjust either the force or the limit of travel, and re-test the automatic
reversal. Be careful when making adjustments because mal-adjustments can cause
serious injury or death.
6) Disconnect the electrical power to the motor before making any repairs or removing the
housing cover.
7) If possible, use the emergency release only when the door is closed. Be careful when using
the release with the door open because weak or broken springs may allow the door to fall
rapidly, which can cause serious injury or death.
8) Do not use the emergency release rope to open or close the door!
9) All the Entrapment Warning Labels should be pasted in a prominent location.
10) Check the motor is functioning correctly on a monthly basis!
11) Please take good care of this manual after installation so as to have safety inspection and
maintenance program regularly according to the manual.

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3. Opener Installation
3.1. Important installation instructions
In order to reduce the risk of serious injuries or death, please read and follow all instructions
provided!
1) Install only on a properly balanced door. An improperly balanced door has the potential
to inflict severe injury. Have a qualified service person make repairs to cables, spring
assemblies, and other hardware before installing the opener!
2) Remove all ropes and remove or make inoperative all locks connected to the garage
door before installing opener!
3) Where possible, install the operator 2.1 meters or more above the floor. Mount the
emergency release approx. 1.8 meters above the floor!
4) Do not connect the opener to power source until instructed to do so!
5) Locate the control button:
• Within sight of the door
• At a minimum height of 1.5 meters so small children are not able to reach it
• Away from all moving parts of the door
6) Install the entrapment warning label next to the control button in a prominent location.
Use staple gun to secure label to surfaces to which the adhesive will not adhere. Install the
Emergency Release Marking. Attach the marking on or next to the emergency release!
7) This motor is to be used only with residential sectional or one-piece tilt doors!
8) To avoid damage to the garage door and operator, disable locks before installing and
operating the operator.
9) Prior to installation check for and avoid any damaging of covered electrical, gas or water
lines in the walls or ceilings!
10) The garage ceiling must be designed so that a secure fastening of the operator is
guaranteed!
11) The installer must ensure that the motor is firmly attached to the garage structure! Do not
attach to gypsum or plaster ceilings!
12) The enclosed emergency release rope must be installed at an easy to reach height!
Check the emergency release to ensure operation with only moderate force required!
13) Do not use the emergency release rope to open or close the door!
14) Check the function of all safety devices (light beam device, emergency release, and
automatic reversal)!
15) After installing the opener, the door must reverse when it contacts a 40mm high object (or
a 50mm by 100mm board laid flat) on the floor!
16) The mechanical limitation device should be installed on the horizontal garage door’s two
rails, in order to avoid the doors sliding out of the rail.
17) The installation and wiring must be complied with the architectural working standard and
electrical rules.
Work safely!
Always wear appropriate safety protection when using any tools!
For garages without a second access an additional emergency release is necessary, which
prevents a possible lock out!

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3.2. Installation sketch map
As figure 1 shows the completed installation：
3.3. Sectional rail assembling
3.3.1. Rail connection
Take out the sectional rails (as shown in Figure 2), put them in line on a clean and flat floor (as
shown in Figure 3).
Connect the sectional rails (as shown in Figure 4), finish it as shown in Figure 5.
3.3.2. Fixing belt
As shown in Figure 6, install
the front support of the rail,
adjust belt so it’s a modest
tension.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 1

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3.4. Opener installation
3.4.1. Opener connection
Assemble opener as shown
in Figure 7, fasten four anti-loose
screws(provided) M8 × 16.
3.4.2. C-type slide rail assembly and clutch cord fixing
As shown in Figure 8, fasten the clutch rod
together with small head screws(provided) M6x20,
ensure that it is solid and reliable. Tie the rope on to
the clutch rod.
3.4.3. Lifting Plate Connection
Connect lifting plate as shown in Figure 9, L is about
100mm, keep the bolts loose in order to adjust the L length.
3.5. Hoisting the opener
3.5.1. Install the front bracket
As shown in Figure 10, determine the installation location
of the front bracket, then fix it on the door head with M8 bolts.
Note: Make sure the strength of the front bracket mount is strong.
3.5.2. Install perforated bracket
Cut out a 400-450mm matching bracket, locate it as shown in
Figure 11, then fix it on the ceiling with M8 bolts.
Note: Make sure the strength of the perforated bracket is strong.
Figure 7
Figure 9
~
Figure 11
Figure 8
M8x20
M8
Figure 10

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4
3
1
200-300 mm
2
1 2 5 6
3.5.2. Hoisting the opener
As in Fig12 showing, connect the rail
to the front bracket on the wall, lift the motor
side of the opener enough to make the rail level.
Adjust the length of L1, and connect the perforated
angle with bolts. The length of L2 can be cut
according to length required.
3.5.3. Installation of the garage door bracket
Close the door and mark the position of door
bracket as Fig13 showing (L2=30 –50 mm), then
fix it with self-tapping screws.
Note: If there is no supporting steel sheets in the door panel’s center, a support board must
be added to ensure the strength of door bracket.
3.5.4. Installation of the drawbar
As Fig 14 shows, respectively connect the straight
drawbar and clutch, bent drawbar and door bracket;
then pull down the rope on clutch to release it,
move the clutch base to the position as shown on
Fig 14, then use bolts to lock the straight drawbar
and bent drawbar. Adjust the length of clutch rope
to make the height from the clutch handle to the
ground not less than 1.8 metres.
3.6. Installation of the open door limit bracket
Manually open the door to the normal opening height, then by using bolts M6x12, fix the
limit bracket at the position as shown in Fig 15 and fastened them. If the position on the
bracket is not pre-drilled, please drill them yourself.
Figure 13
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2
3
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1. Pin 8 x 80 2. R spring pin
3. Bracket 4. Square neck bolts M6 x 12
5. Nuts M6
1. Pin 8 x 22
2. R spring pin
3. Straight drawbar
4. Bent drawbar
5. Bolts M8 x 20
6. Hexagon head with
spring flange nuts M8
Figure 15
Figure 14
Figure 12

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4. Adjustment instructions
Open the cover as shown in Fig16 showing before adjusting.
4.1. Ready status
After switching on the power, the LED lights
will turn on for 2 seconds and off. Then the opener
enters ready status, the LED flashes slowly showing the
door body’s position. As Fig17 shows, from left
to right, they are representing opening limit
position, middle position, and closing limit position.
4.2. Operation instruction
When the transmitters are programmed as a two-button
control, press the open-button to open the door, press the close-button
to close the door. If the door is moving, press any button to stop the door.
When the transmitters are programmed into one-button control, only the button which
was used when learning the transmitter works, and it can open, close and stop the door.
The “+” button on the opener can also work as a push button. It can open, close and
stop the door. Pressing the “-”button can turn the courtesy lights on or off.
4.3. Adjusting methods
4.3.1. Enter the adjusting status
In the ready status, press the “P” button until the LED shows the picture as Fig18 shows,
then release the button.
4.3.2. Auto detect
Press “+”, the lamp begins to flash, the Opener goes toward the opening
direction automatically stops at the mechanical open limit position.
It will then automatically move toward the closing position and stop at the close position.
When the lamp stops flashing, the auto detect procedure is finished and it exits the setting
status automatically. After the auto detecting procedure, the garage door can be used
normally.
During the auto detect, when the door is fully closed, pressing the “-”button will stop the
opener moving and will set the close position at that point.
Notice:
A) Before going into auto detect mode, please ensure the open door limit bracket is installed at the opener
guiding rail according to the maximum open height as step 3.6.
B) If the photo beam is equipped, please finish installing the photo beam before Auto detect mode.
C) Please ensure no people, pets or items are in way of the door during auto detect mode.
4.3.3. Reducing gaps
Press the “P” button until LED shows as Fig19. Pressing “+” and “-” will
adjust the gaps. After adjustment, just press “P” to confirm. If you
needn’t change the value, directly press “P”, the system will automatically
enter into next step.
Values: 0 ~ 9 - each increase or deduction of value means the gap
increases or deducts 5mm.
Figure 17
Figure 19
Figure 16
Figure 18

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4.3.4. Open force setting
Press the “P” button until LED shows as Fig20. Pressing “+” and “-”will
adjust the opening load force by adjusting the value from 0 to 9. After
adjusting, press “P” to confirm. If you needn’t change the value, just
press “P” and the system will automatically enter into next step.
Value meaning: 0 ~ 9 - the bigger the value, the bigger the opening door
force is and the lower the sensitivity of protection against any obstruction.
4.3.5. Close force setting
Press the “P” button until LED shows as Fig21. Pressing “+” and “-”will
adjust the closing load force by adjusting the value from 0 to 9. After
adjusting, press “P” to confirm. If you needn’t change the value, just
press “P” and the system will automatically enter into next step.
Value meaning: 0 ~ 9 - the bigger the value is, the bigger the closing door
force is and the lower the sensitivity of protection against any obstruction.
4.3.6. Photo beam
Press the “P” button until LED shows as Fig22. Pressing “+” and “-”
will adjust photo beam by adjusting the value from 0 to 2. After the adjustment,
press “P” to confirm. If you needn’t change the value, just press “P” and
the system will automatically enter into next step.
Value meaning: 0 - No photo beam; 1 - valid while closing; 2 - valid
while both closing and opening.
4.3.7. Auto close
Press the “P” button until LED shows as Fig23. Pressing “+” and “-”will
adjust the auto-closing time by adjusting the value from 0 to 9. After the
adjustment, just press “P” to confirm. If you needn’t change the value, just
press “P” and the system will automatically withdraw from the settings.
Value meaning: 0 - prohibit the auto close function; 1 ~ 9 - Auto close delay time 1min～9min.
4.3.8. Transmitter learning and deletion
4.3.8.1. Transmitter learning
Under opener standby mode, press “-”until the LED dot lights up
then release the button. Press the same button on transmitter more than
twice. The dot will blink quickly and turn off in 2 seconds. This means the
learning is successful. If it is not successful, the dot will be off without blinking
in 2 seconds. Please refer to Fig. 24. The wireless wall switch is also programmed the same as
the transmitters. Repeating this process can learn more transmitters. Any button can be
programmed on the remote for your door or if you have 2-4 doors you can program the other
buttons for these doors.
4.3.8.2. Transmitter deletion
Under opener standby condition, press “-”for around 6 seconds until LED dot
lights up and then goes off, then release the button. All the transmitters are deleted.
Notice: After this process, all transmitters need to learn again.
Figure 20
Figure 21
Figure 23
Figure 24
Figure 22

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4.4. Advanced setting
In the ready status, press the “P” button until LED shows the picture shows as Fig25, then
release the button.
4.4.1. Transmitter setting
When the LED turns on as Fig 25. Press “+” or “-“ to set between 0 and 2. “0”
stands for two button control; “1” stands for single button control(the one learned);
“2” stands for first button controls the door and second button controls the light.
Press “P” to confirm the setting. If there is no need to change the setting, you can
just press “P” to enter into the next setting.
4.4.2. Auto closing setting
When the LED turns on as Fig 26. Press “+” and “-“ to set between 0 and 1. “0”
stands for auto closing has no relationship with photo beam; “1” stands for
forbidden to use auto closing when photo beam is set as 0. Press “P” to confirm
the setting. If there is no need to change the setting, you can just press “P” to enter
into the next setting.
4.4.3. Reset to factory setting
When LED turns on as Fig 27. Press “+” and “-“ to set between 0 and 2. “0”
stands no Reset to factory setting; “1” stands for Reset to factory setting and keep
the transmitters; “2” stands for Reset to factory setting and delete the transmitters.
Press “P” to confirm your setting and get out of the setting situation automatically.
4.5. Fault information
This opener can auto detect any errors during running, and will display the error information.
When an error occurs, LED screen will display the error code, the dot will also flash quickly.
After 5 seconds of flashing the error information, it will automatically recover to display
normally.
a) “1.”: means the limit setting is at fault.
b) “2.”: means the door has hit an obstruction while opening
c) “3.”: means the door has hit an obstruction while closing.
d) “4.”: means the photo beam is shielded or photocell is damaged.
e) “5.”: means the transmitter has an error in learning or coding.
f) “6.”: means the running time exceeds 100 seconds.
g) “7.”: means the speed sensor is damaged.
h) “8.”: means the DC motor is damaged.
5. Locking the door manually
As shown in Fig. 28, if the door is open when the power is
off, you can disconnect the clutch, pull the door to the close
position by hand, the door can be locked in the limitation hole of rail.
When the power is on, it is not necessary to open lock by hand,
only operate remoter or push button directly. When the opener runs to the close position, the
clutch will be connect automatically and unlock simultaneously, then the door can be
opened and closed by electricity normally.
Notice: Please be gentle with clutch in case of damaging
Figure 28
Figure 25
Figure 26
Figure 27

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SW-WALL PHOTO AL-IN AL-SPK
XT4
SW-WALL PHOTO AL-IN AL-SPK
XT4
SW-WALL PHOTO AL-IN AL-SPK
XT4
RED
BLACK
- BATTERY +
XT6
150mm
150mm
6. Accessory installation
6.1. Photo beam installation
Photo beam is an infrared protection system. If anything interrupts the infrared beam when
the door is closing, the opener will stop working instantly and will move back to full opening
position automatically.
6.1.1. Locating photo beam
As Fig. 29: Fix photo beam bracket on the left and right wall
outside the vertical tracks with self-drilling or expanding screws.
Then, install the photo beam inside the brackets with M6×30 screws.
Notice: The two photo beam axis should be on the same line.
Make it far from the door way as possible so as to avoid the sun shining on it.
6.1.2. Wiring
Open opener cover as Fig. 30, then connect two wire
connecting terminals of photo beam shooting part and receiving
part with the two terminals in opener marked with “PHOTO”.
These two signal wires can be connected optionally.
Notice: Please set photo beam as “1”or“2”in the set up manual,
or the photo beam won’t work.
6.2. Wall button installation
Please refer to step 4.3.8. for programming of remote wall switch.
Wall switch must be installed where you can clearly see the
operation of the door and must be 1.3m above the ground to
prevent the children from mal-operation.
Open the opener cover as Fig. 31, then connect the two wire
connecting terminals in the back of the wall switch with the two
terminals in the opener marked with “SW-WALL”.
Then fix the wall switch on the wall by screws.
6.3. Alarm installation
This opener can connect with an alarm. If the door is opened
manually when the motor is closed, the alarm will keep beeping
for 1 min. Pressing wall switch or transmitter can stop beeping.
Connect wires according to Fig.32 and refer to the alarm
manual about the detailed alarm installation and adjustment.
Notice: Please ensure the alarm switch can be pressed when
door is closed.
6.4. Back-up battery installation
The opener can connected with a back-up battery (optional).
The battery will be kept charged by power from the motor. When
the power fails, the opener will transfer to battery power supply
automatically. The battery is DC24V maintenance-free lead acid
storage battery or two DC 12V batteries. Please refer to Fig. 33
Figure 30
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 29

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7. Maintenance and repair
Please inspect the automatic reversal and the door balance monthly, and adjust it if
necessary.
8. Technical data
a) Max. output power: 200 W
b) Max. lifting force: 600 N
c) Opening and closing speed: 160 mm/s
d) Light: 12 V（high light LED）
e) Motor: DC 24 V
f) Remote control distance: 30 m
g) Remote frequency: 433.92 MHz
h) Transmitter amount: 100 pcs
i) Temperature: -25℃~ +55 ℃
j) Back-up battery: DC24V 3-7Ah maintenance- free lead acid storage battery

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9. Trouble shooting
The product appearance and functions will be changed by development without further
notice. This manual is for reference only, the actual item is the standard.
Trouble
Reason
Solution
The motor doesn’t work and
has no display on LED
●Opener is not powered on
●Fuse on main control board is
damaged
●Switch on the power,
inspect “ POWER” socket
●Change fuse to the same
type fuse.
The motor doesn’t work and
the LED displays 1.
●Travel adjustment error
●Re-adjust limit position
The door stops before it is fully
up on opening cycle; LED
displays 2. or 3.
●The closing resistance is greater
than that system set load which
activates the barrier protection
system
●Inspect and adjust the door
balance system
Door auto-reverses before
reaching the ground on
closing; LED displays 3.
●The closing resistance is greater
than that system set load
activates the barrier protection
system
●Inspect and adjust the door
balance system
●increase door closing load
The door won’t run in the
closing door direction, LED
display 4.
● The photo beam is shielded;
●System started to use photo
beam system, but it hasn’t been
connected.
● Remove the barrier in the
beam road.
● Prohibit using photo beam
or connect the photo beam
Motor stops after a moment
of running, LED display 7.
●speed sensor wire is loosed
●speed sensor is broken
●reconnect the wires
●change speed sensor
Motor cannot run, LED display
8
●DC motor wire is loosed
●DC motor is broken
●control board is broken
●reconnect the wires
●change DC motor
●change control board
Push button can operate
normally, but remote control
won’t
● The transmitter has not learned
● It has no battery in the
transmitter
● Learn transmitter according
to the manual
● Change the battery of
transmitter
The remote working distance
is less, the brightness of
indicator lamp is lower
●The battery power is not enough
●Change the battery
Remote operates normally,
but the push button work
respond
● Push button loose or broken
circuit
● Inspect push button wiring

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