GLAZING VISION Skydoor2 User manual

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Operation and Maintenance
Manual
Skydoor2

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Contents
Section Description
Page
Introduction
3
Safety Information
4
Controls and Operation
6
Product Safety
9
Recovery of Skydoor2
10
Troubleshooting
13
Glass Specification and Breakage Instructions
14
Routine Testing and Maintenance
15
Disposal at End of Life
17
Serial Number
17
Warranty Information
17
Maintenance Log
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Glazing Vision Skydoor2.We hope that it gives you many years of service. The Skydoor2 is a thermally
efficient opening product designed to allow access from a stairwell to a roof terrace or similar, ideal for placement at the top of a
staircase. The product can be opened to nearly 90° for access, or various angles for ventilation as required. Glazing Vision highly
recommends that for safety reasons, a balustrade is installed (by others) around the Skydoor2 if it is to be used for access –the lid
can be used as a balustrade on one side.
The product is intended to be used for regular access, to provide natural daylight, day-to-day ventilation, and weather resistance.
A variety of optional extras including a rain sensor, thermostat, remote control and Building Management System connectivity are
available. Proximity detection (safety sensors) is included on every product as standard.
This product is robust and long-lasting, boasting excellent thermal performance, air tightness and reliable operation.
Servicing and maintenance must only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. Care should be taken when working on the
product, avoiding accidental damage, and ensuring operational reliability. The mechanisms are very powerful, and at no time
should hands or arms work through the mechanisms, always work around them. Maintenance requirements can be found within
this manual and maintenance log records must be completed to ensure that the unit performs as required and the warranty is not
invalidated.
Should you have any queries beyond this manual please do not hesitate to contact Glazing Vision.

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Safety Information
Accessing your rooflight in order to carry out routine maintenance may involve working at heights, working at an unusual angle,
being in unfamiliar locations or all of these. Before work is commenced, stop, and consider the best way to carry out the task and
what hazards you might encounter.
Warning
The following warnings are here to prevent personal injury and damage to the product. Please follow them explicitly.
•The product must be properly installed and commissioned in accordance with the installation manual before it is used.
•Use the product only for its intended purpose.
•Regular cleaning and maintenance must be carried out according to the guidelines described in this manual.
•Glazing Vision strongly recommends that any work is carried out by suitably qualified individuals (e.g., Glazing Vision
trained personnel or contractors, or an experienced electro-mechanical service engineer).
•Do not touch the motors/mechanisms after operating the product as they may become hot.
•Do not walk or sit on the unit (except for the dedicated treadplate).
•Risk of crush and/or trapping injuries. Make sure that fingers and other obstructions are always kept clear of the product
and its mechanisms. Proximity (safety) sensors are fitted as standard; however, care must still be taken.
•Overcurrent protection is designed to prevent damage to the product and its mechanisms. It should not be relied upon to
prevent injuries.
Let our experts carry out your routine maintenance with a maintenance contract.
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Consider:
•How you will safely access your rooflight to carry out maintenance.
•Any openings, voids or unprotected edges that might pose a significant risk whilst working at height.
•Using an elevated platform, cherry picker or scaffolding in preference to a ladder.
•If specialist access is needed.
•What personal protective safety equipment is required.
•How you will transport equipment to the rooflight.
•How you will work so as not to drop equipment.
•Your personal capability to safely carry out the task.
•Wearing suitable clothing so as not to snag or catch on things.
•Impact of weather on the task, especially driving rain and high winds.
If in doubt, please contact Glazing Vision for assistance.
Anticipated hazards may include:
•Falls from height.
•Unsafe use of ladders.
•Equipment falling from height.
•Slips, trips, and falls.
•Fragile roof areas.
•Finger or clothing entrapment in mechanical or moving parts.
•Working with electricity.
Do not attempt to repair, move or dismantle the product unless suitably competent and qualified to do so,
with the appropriate safety measures in place. Any repairs and/or movement of the product may invalidate
the warranty. Please seek advice from Glazing Vision.
Any electrical work is to be carried out by a qualified and competent electrician in accordance with Glazing
Vision’s wiring diagram(s).

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•Do not place anything on, or cause obstruction to, the moving sections of the product as this may cause damage to the
mechanisms/product and/or prevent the unit from opening/closing.
•Do not allow unauthorised persons (e.g., children) to operate the product as this may lead to personal injury or damage to
the product. Do not leave children or pets unsupervised near the product –it may open/close unexpectedly (e.g., due to
the rain sensor activating) and cause injury.
•Do not pull on the cables where they exit the product. Doing so may loosen connections, result in damage to the product
and/or create the need for a repair visit.
•Do not leave the product open in the rain, this could damage the control board and/or mechanisms. If required, a rain
sensor can be specified at the time of order.
•Should any cables or electrical components break or become damaged, have them repaired or replaced immediately.
Deteriorated insulation of electrical parts or overloading may cause an electric shock or fire.
•Do not knock or damage the proximity sensors so they become misaligned as that will prevent the product from operating.
For more information or assistance please contact Glazing Vision.

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Controls and Operation
Various options are available at the time of order. If specific data is required for your product, please refer to your order confirmation
or contact your supplier for assistance.
Control Switch
The standard operation of the unit is via the supplied wall mounted control switch and can be operated using two different methods
as explained below:
Figure 1 –Wall mounted control switch
‘One touch’ operation –A press of up to 5 seconds will be interpreted as one touch. Press and release the control switch once in
either the up or down direction - the product will open or close fully. Partially open positions can be achieved by pressing the control
switch again at any point during the open or close cycle.
Conventional ‘hold’ operation –Press and hold the control switch until the product has reached the desired position. Releasing the
switch stops the product in that position (as long as the control switch has been pressed for more than the 5 seconds recognised as
‘one touch’ operation). Note that the product will stop automatically when it becomes either fully open or closed.
Do not leave your product open in rain or inclement weather. Glazing Vision cannot be held responsible for damage
caused by failure to comply with this instruction.
Status Light
The status light will illuminate green if the product is functioning normally. If the status light displays another colour, please refer to
the troubleshooting section of this document.
Remote Control (Optional)
The remote-control unit functions in the same way as the wall mounted control switch but allows you to open and close your
product from a short range. It has 3 control buttons, open, stop and close - the stop button can be used for partial opening.
The remote control is powered by 2 x AAA batteries. In order to preserve the batteries, the remote control will switch itself off after a
brief period of inactivity. It will switch itself on when any of the buttons on the remote control are pressed. To replace the batteries,
remove the small hex screws found on the rear of the remote to allow access inside. Note the polarity when inserting the new
batteries.
Figure 2 –Remote control
Status light
Status light

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Pairing a Remote Control
Additional remote controls can be paired to or unpaired from the product. To put the product into pairing mode and prepare it for
adding or removing a remote control follow these steps:
1. Ensure that the product is fully closed.
2. Press and hold the CLOSE (down arrow) button on the wall-mounted control switch.
3. Still holding the CLOSE button, press and hold the OPEN (up arrow) button.
4. As soon as the status light starts flashing, release both buttons.
The control switch status light will now flash red and blue alternately for 2 minutes. You now have a 2-minute window in which to
pair the remote to the product.
To Add a Remote
Press any of the buttons on the remote control during the 2-minute pairing window. Wait for approximately 30 seconds and then
press either the open or close buttons (this needs to be done before the 2 minutes are up). The remote control should now be paired
to the product. When using the remote control its status light will illuminate green when the product is in motion.
To Delete a Remote
Ensure there has been at least 2 minutes since either the product was first powered up or from when the pairing procedure was
initiated (i.e. you are not in the 2-minute pairing window). Press all three buttons on the remote control together and immediately
release them. The status light on the remote control should turn red for a few seconds and then turn off. If it turns green or amber,
try pressing the three buttons again. When the red status light turns off, the remote will be unpaired from the product.
Rain Sensor (Optional)
The rain sensor automatically closes the product when moisture is detected. The status light illuminates green when moisture is
detected and remains green for several minutes. The rain sensor will try to close the product every 60 seconds while the green light
is illuminated. The control switch status light will also flash intermittent green indicating a closure due to rain. The rain sensor is
switched off once the product is completely closed.
The rain sensor should be positioned horizontally (parallel to the ground) in a location that will ensure that it is exposed to the rain
and must be kept clean to function correctly.
Figure 3 –Rain sensor
Rain Sensor Isolation Switch (Optional)
The rain sensor isolation switch is internally mounted and wired directly to the rain sensor cable, allowing the sensor to be switched
on/off. Turning off the switch deactivates the signal from the rain sensor and prevents the product from closing in the event of rain.
This avoids the scenario where someone could be shut outside by the rain sensor when it rains. Ensure that the switch is turned
back on for normal use.
Figure 4 –Rain sensor isolation switch
Status light

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Thermostat (Optional)
The thermostat offers control of the product to regulate the temperature within the building. For security reasons, when the property
is unoccupied, the thermostat should be switched off and the product closed.
External Keypad (Optional)
The keypad option offers secure access into the product from the outside via a numerical pass code. To open or close the product,
enter the four-digit numerical code (Glazing Vision supplies an initial code with the product and instructions for changing it as
required). Unlike the standard internal wall switch, the keypad does not offer ‘press and hold’ operation. The keypad is mounted
remotely.
Figure 5 –External keypad
External Key Switch (Optional)
The key switch option offers the same function as the keypad but via a key operated switch. In addition, the key switch does offer
‘press and hold’ operation. To open the product, turn the key in a clockwise direction. To close the product, turn the key in an anti-
clockwise direction.
Figure 6 –External key switch
Battery Backup (Optional)
The ELMDENE Battery Backup Power Supply is a regulated 27.6V DC output, which is capable of supplying a total of 10 Amps
continuously into the load, whilst also enabling battery charging. The power supply output features electronic short circuit
protection under both mains and standby operation. Two 17Ah batteries (in series to provide 24V DC) allow full operation of the
product for a limited period in the event of a power failure. The battery backup will resume normal operation once mains supply is
restored. Product use should be kept to a minimum during mains failure to maintain battery efficiency.
Figure 7 –Battery backup supply
Building Management System Integration (Optional)
The product can be connected to building management systems. Please contact Glazing Vision for further details if required.

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Product Safety
The Skydoor2 has two infrared photoelectric sensors positioned along the treadplate on the opening end of the product. One sensor
emits a beam which is received by the other during normal operation. If this beam is obstructed by any object, the lid will
immediately stop moving to prevent damage to the framework, mechanisms or object and prevent entrapment. Until the path of
the beam is cleared, the product will not operate. This offers protection against trapping fingers or limbs at the sealing edge.
These sensors do not offer protection against the other edges of the product and only protects along the top of the treadplate. To
avoid serious injury or damage to the product, do not place anything in or near to the product’s mechanisms. Care must always be
taken around motorized equipment. Do not allow unauthorized persons (e.g. children) to operate or play near the product.
Figure 8 –Infrared safety beam sensors

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Recovery of Skydoor2
Initiate product recovery solely in emergency situations, as there may be a need for resetting the product following the completion
of the recovery process.
Before attempting a recover, check that the mains power is present and, if the Rooflight is OPEN, that no obstructions are blocking
the path of the safety sensors (see Fig. 8). Also inspect the GV Control Switch for any LED indications. If there is an issue with the
safety sensors there will be a solid Amber LED. In this case, attempt to electronically override the Product by pressing the override
push button located on the opening inside edge of the base frame (see Fig. 9 & 10 below).
Gently remove the cover cap (see Fig.10) to reveal the override push button, being careful not to damage the internal finishes. To
operate, push the override button and at the same time press the open or close button of the GV Control Switch or Remote Control
(a second person will be required if the control switch is out of reach). If there are no other issues the Amber LED should go out and
the Product will OPEN/CLOSE. If closing the product, ensure you move safely down the stairs inside the building. The override push
button must be held pressed until the product stops. Contact Glazing Vision for further assistance in troubleshooting the safety
sensors.
Figure 9 –Safety sensor override position.
Figure 10 –Safety sensor override
If the product still does not operate, the rooflight can be recovered by using the battery override box provided by Glazing Vision
with your Skydoor2.
Detail on figure 10
Treadplate
Battery override plug
Safety Sensor Override
Cover Cap
Safety sensor