GarageAce S6 User manual

TM
S6 Sectional/Tilt
Garage Door Opener
User Manual
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Important
It is vital for your safety to follow all the instructions and safety warnings in
this booklet. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage
to your property or damage to your new garage door opener. Please save
these instructions for future reference.

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Contents
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Required Tools List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
Important Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Step 1 - Assemble the Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Step 2 - Attach the Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Step 3 - Attach the Front Wall Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 4 - Attach the Roof Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 5 - Install the Drawbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 6 - Final Adjustments Using the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Coding Remotes & Wall Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the Travel Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the Operating Force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Photo-Beam Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Auto-Close Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Opening the Door Manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Battery Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Features
Locking door during power failure: If power failure occurs while the door is operating, the
door can be released by pulling the clutch down, allowing manual opening or closing and
locking. To reset the door when the power comes back on, press the button on the remote,
the door will open while the clutch moves to closing position. After this, normal operation is
resumed.
Rolling Code: The integrated circuitry generates unique rolling codes. This high security
feature enables pairing with up to 20 remotes.
Position Memory: The position limits of the door are retained in the memory of the
microcomputer chip. You never need to adjust it, even after power failure.
Soft Start & Stop: This lessens impact forces on the door, prolonging service life and
decreasing operating noise.
Resistance Adjustment: the opener continually checks and, where necessary, adjusts its
force sensitivity. Manual adjustment is unnecessary.
Photo-Beam Protector: This can be connected with the opener to give additional
protection. There are three working modes available for the photo-beam:
OFF
ON permantly
ON only when door closing
Auto Closing: If you forget to close the door, it will close automatically after a set time. The
time can be set from 1 to 9 minutes. This function is optional.
Fault Checking: The opener will check for faults and show the code on its LED display. This
makes adjustment and maintenance easy.
Easy Operation: Settings are shown on the LED display, making operation easy.

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Packing List
Door Opener 1
Track Segments 4
Track Joiners 3
Shuttle Components Kit 1
Remotes 2
Visor Remote 1
Visor Remote Bracket 1
Wireless Wall Switch 1
Warning Label 1
Release Cord (with Caution Paper and Cord Pendant) 1
Door Bracket 1
Wall Bracket 1
“U” Bracket 2
Hanging Bracket 2
Bent Arm 1
Straight Arm 1
Fastener Kit 1

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Required Tools List
Important Safety Instructions
• Electric drill
• Ladder
• Adjustable crescent spanner or ring spanner set
• Tape measure
• Flat head screwdrivers
• Philips head screwdrivers
• Pliers
WARNING – INCORRECT INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO SEVERE INJURY 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, and never let children play “beat the door”. 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 the remotes, and keep 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 maladjustments can cause
serious injury or death.
6. Disconnect the electrical power to the opener 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. The Entrapment Warning Label should be attached in a prominent location.
10. Check the function of the opener on a monthly basis!
11. Please take good care of this manual after installation so you can refer to it for regular
safety inspections and maintenance.

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Installation
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 or cause damage to your opener. 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 opener 2.1 meters or more above the floor.
4. Do not connect the opener to source of power until instructed to do so (see page 11 -
Step 6).
5. Locate the wireless wall switch:
• Within sight of 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. Attach the Entrapment Warning Label next to the control button in a prominent
location. Use a staple gun to secure label to surfaces to which the adhesive will not
adhere. Attach the Emergency Release label. Attach the label on or next to the
emergency release.
7. This opener is to be used only with residential sectional or tilt doors.
8. To avoid damage to the garage door and opener, disable locks before installing and
operating the opener.
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 opener is
guaranteed.
11. The installer must ensure that the opener is firmly attached to the garage structure. Do
not attach to gypsum or plaster ceilings.
12. The emergency release rope must be installed at an easy to reach height, approx. 1.8
meters above the floor. 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 end of each horizontal rail
in order to avoid the door panels sliding out of the rail.
17. The installation and wiring must comply with local regulations.
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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1) Read these instructions carefully.
2) Make sure your door structure is solid
and suitable to be motor driven.
3) Make sure when the door is moving,
there are no friction points.
4) The door must be properly balanced
and must be easily lowered and raised
by hand.
Refer to Fig. 2 for recommended installation.
1) Track
2) 24V DC flash light (optional)
3) Wall switch
4) Photo beam (optional)
5) Power socket
6) Door opener
Maintain a minimum gap of 30mm between
the top panel and the bottom of rail
(Fig 3). Make sure the track is horizontal
and vertical to the shaft. Make sure the
connection of hanging bracket F and ceiling
is firm enough (Fig. 4).
WARNING: Make sure the opener is
attached to a solid ceiling and not to
plasterboard. Failure to have a safe and
secure fixing will lead to opener falling,
and cause serious personsal and/or
property damage.
Fig 3
Fig 4
Fig 2
Fig 1
Before You Start
Sectional
Overhead door
H max. 2600mm
Tilt
Overhead door
H max. 2600mm
1
2
3
4
4
5
6
F
30mm Min
400mm Min

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Step 1 - Assemble the Track
Step 2 - Attach the Motor
Take out the track components and lay them on a clean and flat floor. Connect the four C
shape sectional rails (parts 1, 3, 4, 5) with connection sleeves (part 2) (see Fig 5). Centre the
sleeves over the rail joins.
Pull the screw rod (part 6) (Fig 6) along
with the belt to the end rail position. Put
on spring (part 8) and screw nut (part 7) on
loosely. Ensure the belt is stretched tightly
by compressing the spring (part 8) and
screwing the nut on tightly. It may need to
be tightened further later on if belt slipping
occurs.
4
5
1
2
2
2
3
Fig 5
Fig 6
6
6
87
Fig 7
A Door bracket
B Wall bracket
C Axis pin ø8x90
and split pin
D Shuttle
E U-brackets
F Hanging bracket
G Bent arm
H Straight arm
A
B
C
DEF
G
H

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Fig 9
Fig 10
Remove opener from the package and
place it on a clean and smooth working
surface. Connect the rail and opener in
the correct direction and press them into
position. Lock them together using the
U-brackets (E) (Fig 7) and tighten using ø6
flat washer, ø6 spring washer and
M6 nut.
Install the shuttle (D) to the track using 4pcs
of M6x23 screws (Fig 8). Tie the clutch cord
and ensure it is stable.
D
Fig 8
B
C
C
C
Step 3 - Attach the Front Wall Bracket
Step 4 - Attach the Roof Bracket
Install the front wall bracket (B) on the lintel
above the door. The centerline of front
bracket should coincide with the lintel
center line (Fig 9). The centerline of the two
horizontal installation holes must not be
lower than the highest point of garage door
when operating.
Note: Check that the front bracket mount
is strong enough for the job.
Lift the front end of the rail (Fig 9) and
attach to the front wall bracket (B) using the
bolt and split pins (C).
Fix the hanging brackets (F) to the edge of
the motor unit (Fig 7) using M6x16 carriage
bolt.
Swing the motor up to the roof and note
where the hanging brackets will mount to
the roof. Drill holes and mount the hanging
brackets. The excess hanging bracket
protruding below the motor can be cut off.
NOTE: Make sure the track is at right
angles to the door and about level. Make
sure the ceiling is sturdy enough where the
hanging bracket connects.
F
400mm Min

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Fig 11
1
300-400mm
Door
2
Step 5 - Install the Drawbar
Step 6 - Final Adjustments Using the Remote
Close the door, pull down the clutch handle
(part 1), and move the shuttle close to
the door (Fig 11). The horizontal distance
between the shuttle and the door should be
300-400mm.
Use one of the ø8x25 pins to attach the
straight drawbar (part 2) to the connection
hole in the clutch (part 1) and secure using
the split pin (part 6). Use the remaining
ø8x25 pin to attach the bent drawbar
(part 5) to the connection hole of the door
bracket (part 7) and secure using the split
pin (part 6).
Connect the straight drawbar to the bent
drawbar using the two M8x20 bolts (part
3) and lock tightly using the two flange
hexagon header nuts M8 (part 4).
Adjust the length of the rope attached
to the clutch so the height from the rope
handle (part 8) to the ground is not less
than 1.8 meters.
3 4
5
6
7
8
Plug the motor unit into a power outlet and
turn on. The LED panel will count down
from 9 to 0 and then display 11.
DOWNCODE
SET UP
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Coding Remotes & Wall
Switch
The remotes normally come pre-
programmed. You can, however, program
the buttons manually.
Press and hold the “Code” button for 1
second until the LED dot comes on. Press
the desired remote or wall switch button
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once. The dot will go off. Press the same
remote button again (within 20 seconds)
and the dot will flash fast 8 times, then
return to standby mode.
The button is now set up to control that
particular door. You can set up other
buttons on the same remote to control
other doors using the same procedure.
The system has the capacity to store up to
20 remotes.
If the LED display flashes “F” and returns
to standby mode (after you have pressed
the Code button), this indicates that the
memory storage is full (20 remotes).
You will need to delete all remotes and
start over. To delete all remotes, press and
hold the “CODE” button for more than 8
seconds until the LED flashes “C”. All the
remotes are now deleted.
Setting the Travel Limits
This operation will set the open position
of the door and also the closed position.
This always needs to be done for new
installations.
Open Position - Press and hold the
“SET” button for 3 seconds until the LED
flashes “1”. Press “SET” button again for
1 second. “1” should now display steadily
(not flashing). Adjust the upper limit by
pressing “UP” button until the door is
positioned where you consider it to be fully
opened. You can fine-tune the position
using the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons. (The
LED flashes “n” or “u” during opening or
closing.) Then press “SET” button to save
the position. The display will change to “2”
automatically.
Closed Position - Now adjust the down
limit by pressing “DOWN” button until
the door is positioned where you consider
it to be fully closed. You can fine-tune
the position using the “UP” or “DOWN”
buttons. (The LED flashes “n” or “u” during
opening or closing.) Then press “SET”
button to save the position.
DOWNCODE
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DOWNCODE
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Setting the Operating Force
This operation will set the operating force
of the door when opening or closing. The
default force is 5. This will not normally
need adjusting and will only be required if
the door is struggling to open or close or is
not reacting appropriately to obstructions.
Press and hold the “SET” button for 3
seconds until the LED flashes “1”. Press
the “UP” or “DOWN” button until the LED
flashes “2”, then press the “SET” button.
The unit is now in force adjustment mode.
The LED displays the current set force.
Press “UP” button to increase the force and
“DOWN” button to decrease the force.
The maximum force is 9 and the minimum
is 1. Press the “SET” button to confirm
the setting and the opener will return to
standby mode.
Photo-Beam Setting
This operation is only required if you are
setting up a photo-beam sensor which is an
accessory available separately. The default
setting of photo-beam is “0”.
Press and hold the SET” button for 3
seconds until the LED flashes “1”. Press
“UP” or “DOWN” button until the LED
flashes “3”, then press the “SET” button.
The unit is now in Photo-Beam setting
mode. The LED displays the current setting.
Press the “UP” button until the LED displays
“1”. The photo-beam function is now
active. Press the “DOWN” button until the
LED displays “0”. The photo-beam function
DOWNCODE
SET UP
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DOWNCODE
SET UP
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The opener will operate a cycle
automatically to remember the limit
positions and the original opening and
closing force, then return to standby mode.
During learning, if the door stops unusually,
and flashes either “H”, “C”, “O” or “L” for
5 seconds, this indicates a problem. If this
happens, see the Troubleshooting Guide on
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Opening the Door Manually
The door can be opened manually if
required (i.e. in the case of a power outage).
Simply pull down the cord attached to the
shuttle mechanism to disengage the shuttle
(fig 12) and move door by hand.
To re-engage the door, simply run opener in
automatic mode or move the door by
hand until the belt catch engages with the
shuttle. Fig 12
Auto-Close Setting
This option is only available if the door is
fully open and a photo beam is installed
and operational. The default setting is “0”.
Press and hold the SET” button for 3
seconds until the LED flashes “1”. Press
the “UP” or “DOWN” button until the LED
flashes “4”, then press the “SET” button.
The unit is now in Auto-Close setting mode.
The LED displays the current setting.
Pressing the “UP” button once will increase
the auto-close time by 1 minute. The
maximum time is 9 minutes.
Pressing the “DOWN” button once will
decrease the auto-close time by 1 minute.
The auto-close function will be turned
off when the LED displays “0”. Press the
“SET” button to confirm the setting and the
opener will return to standby mode.
DOWNCODE
SET UP
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is now inactive. Press the “SET” button
to confirm the setting and the opener will
return to standby mode.
Note: Set the photo-beam function to
“0” if you aren’t using the photo-beam
sensors.

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Battery Backup
This optional accessory will allow your
opener to remain powered up and
operational during a power cut.
Assemble the battery using battery bracket,
washers and nuts supplied (Fig 13).
Fig 13
Maintenance
No particular maintenance is required for the logic circuit board.
Check the door at least twice a year if it is properly balanced, and all working parts are in
good working condition or not.
Check the reversing sensitivity at least twice a year, and adjust if it is necessary.
Make sure that the safety devices are working effectively (photo beams, etc.)
Check belt drive remains tight at least twice a year.
Note: A badly operating door can affect the life of the automatic opener due to incorrect
loads, and will void the warranty.

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Technical Specifications
Model: S6
Rated Door Area: ≤15.0 sqm
Rated Lifting Force: ≤100 kgs
Rail: Steel
Drive: Belt
Motor: 24V / 140W
Input Voltage: 110V - 270V
LED Bulbs: 24V / 14pcs
Transformer: 105°C Temperature detect switch
Radio Frequency: 433.92 MHz
Coding Format: Rolling code (7.38x1019 combinations)
Standard Remotes: 2 supplied
Visor Remote: 1 supplied
Wireless Wall Switch: 1 supplied
Code Storage Capacity: 20 different codes
Working Temperature: -40°C - +50°C
Safety Protection: Soft start & soft stop
Optional photo beam

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Troubleshooting Guide
Fault Cause Solution
Opener not working at all 1. Power supply disconnected
2. Loose wiring
1. Check the power supply
2. Carefully open the motor cover
and check all wiring is connected
and there are no loose plugs
LED displays “-” – opener doesn’t
work
1. Faulty setting of the travel limit 1. Reset the travel limits (page 11)
The door opens but does not close 1. Photo beam obstruction
2. Photo beam setting is turned on
but no photo beam is installed
1. Remove obstruction
2. Cancel then photo beam setting
(see page 13)
Open and close action works in
reverse
1. The positive and negative motor
wires on the control board are
reversed
1. Unplug the power to the motor,
remove the motor cover and
reverse the positive and negative
wires
Door auto reverses to full open
before competely closing
1. There was an obstruction
2. Travel limits may not be set
correctly
3. Some older doors have
unbalanced springs
1. Remove obstruction
2. Reset the travel limits (page 11)
3. Increase the operating force
(page 12)
Remote doesn’t work 1. Flat battery in the remote
2. Motor antenna is loose or not
extended
3. Nearby interference
1. Replace the remote battery
2. Check the antenna and fully
extend
3. Get rid of interference
Can’t add new remotes 1. Memory is full
2. New remote is from another
brand
1. Check that the memory is full and
clear if required (see page 11)
2. Use GarageAce™ remotes only
LED displays “C” – opener doesn’t
work
1. Motor cord is loose
2. Control board is damaged
1. Reinsert motor cord
2. Replace control board (refer
supplier)
LED displays “H” – opener doesn’t
work
1. Motor is damaged 1. Replace motor (refer supplier)
LED displays “H” after opener
moves door only centimeters
1. Magnetic position sensor has
loose wiring to the control board
2. Magnetic position sensor or
control board is damaged
1. Turn the power off, remove the
motor cover and check the sensor
wiring
2. Replace the magnetic sensor or
control board (refer supplier)
Loud banging noise when door
tries to operate
1. Belt drive is too loose 1. Tighten belt drive

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Notes

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Limited Warranty
Before making any warranty claims or returning the unit to the point of purchase, please firstly
contact us on 0800-600-789 and tell us about your problem. Many faults are simple to resolve
and this should be checked first before you disassemble your unit.
Newfield Group warrants to the original purchaser (“the buyer”) that the GarageAce™ door opener
(“the unit”) sold under this warranty will be free from defects of materials and workmanship for a
period of 12 months from date of purchase. With regard to the motor unit only this warranty applies
for 5 years from date of purchase.
Accordingly, if the unit fails due to defects in materials or workmanship within the warranty period,
Newfield Group will, provided the defect part or unit is returned to the point of purchase, undertake
to repair or, at its option replace, any defective part or unit and return it to the buyer’s point of
purchase at no cost. Repairs and replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the
original warranty period.
Limitations
This warranty expressly excludes malfunctions and/or defects to the unit or its operation due to any of
the following:
a) failure to observe installation, adjustment, maintenance or operating instructions provided
with the unit;
b) incorrect installation, operation or adjustment of the garage door to which the unit is fitted;
c) connection to any garage door outside the specifications set out in the owner’s manual.
This warranty is the only warranty made by Newfield Group. All other warranties, representations and
conditions of any kind, express or implied are hereby excluded. Nothing in this warranty is intended
to have the effect of contracting out of the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act (1993), except
to the extent provided by that Act and all provisions of this warranty shall be read and modified to the
extent necessary to give effect to that intention.
Warranty & Service
Registration Form
Please fill in and return by post or email (smartphone photo) to Newfield Group
Post: PO Box 11303, Christchurch, New Zealand • Email: sales@newfield.co.nz
Contact Name:..............................................................................................................................................................................................
Phone:..................................................................................................Mobile:..............................................................................................
Address:.................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Model No:.......................................................................................Serial Number:.........................................................................
Date of Purchase:....................................................................Purchased From:....................................................................
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PO Box 11303, Christchurch, New Zealand
0800-600-789
www.garageace.co.nz
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