Merlin prolift 230T User manual

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remote control openers
security at your fingertips
prolift 230T
opener for overhead sectional & one piece tilt doors
Toll free helpline
0800 073 0112
Please have your serial
number and model name
available before calling.
www.merlingo.com

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Merlin Prolift sectional or tilting door opener. This product combines
convenience with security.
You can operate the door from a remote control radio transmitter or from a push-button inside your
garage. One touch of the remote control button or internal push button will activate the opener and the
door will open (or close) automatically. The door may be stopped in any position during the opening
cycle by simply depressing either button. You may close the door by depressing the button again.
This ruggedly built garage door opener will provide years of safe and dependable service. Please take
a moment to complete and send in the warranty card included with this product. Also please note your
serial number and purchase details. We are proud of our product and want to provide the best after
sale service possible. Please feel free to contact us if you have any suggestions or comments.
Important safety instructions for operation
It is vital for the safety of persons to follow all instructions. Save these instructions.
WARNING Do not allow children to play with door controls. Keep remote controls away
from children. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
Merlin strongly recommends the use of optical safety beams on all sites as this is a
non-contact system
Watch the moving door and keep people away until the door is completely opened
or closed.
Use caution when operating the manual release with the door open since it may fall
rapidly due to weak or broken springs or an imbalanced door stand well clear of the
path of the moving door.
Do not use the manual release cord to lift, lower or hold the door. The cord or re-
lease may break under load.
Frequently examine the installation, in particular cables, springs and mountings, for
signs of wear damage or imbalance. Do not use if repair or adjustment is needed
since a fault in the installation or an incorrectly balanced door may cause injury.
Your door and opener should be serviced at least annually to ensure safe operation.
Each month check that the drive reverses when the door contacts a 50mm high
object placed on the floor. If check fails contact your Merlin Dealer or Authorised
Merlin Installer to adjust the force sensitivity.
Force sensitivity should only be adjusted by a professional installer able to test
force at the leading edge of the door.
This appliance is intended for use in single household domestic dwellings only. The
appliance should not be used in multi-household or high frequency use dwellings.
Disconnect electric power to the garage door opener before making any repairs or
removing any side covers.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the opener to rain or moisture.
There are no user serviceable parts in this appliance. Do not open cabinet as there
is risk of electrical shock.

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Release cord and lever
Push up to
re-engage
Pull down
to release
Manually operating the door
The garage door opener can be disengaged from the garage door to en-
able the door to be operated manually.
WARNING Door may move suddenly when
released. Stand well clear of the path of the moving
door. Do not use the manual release cord to pull the door
open. The cord or release may break under load.
To disengage the opener
Pull the release cord down.
To re-engage the opener
Push the lever (attached to the red release cord) upwards and move the door manually to allow the
torpedo to engage inside the trolley.
Operating from a remote control
transmitter
Your remote control transmitter has two buttons. One large button and one small button. You can
control two products or two functions with the two buttons. For example a gate opener and a
garage door opener.
A press on the a remote control transmitter button will open, stop or close the door
If your remote control transmitter has no effect, move closer to the opener. Radio signals can be
blocked or reduced by many external factors. There is a battery inside the remote control transmit-
ter which requires periodic replacement. A fresh battery will give better performance than an old
battery.
Transmitter
buttons
Press cover down
then slide off to
expose battery.
Remove visor clip.

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Adjusting the chain tension
The chain is correctly tensioned when it sags no lower than the bottom of the pole. After tensioning,
tighten any locking nuts.
Rotate adjuster
Adjusting the door travel limits
Please read this section fully before beginning any of the procedures.
NOTE Repeated operation of the opener in a short period of time may trigger the thermal
cutout of the motor. In this case you will have to wait for approximately five minutes for the
motor to cool sufficiently to continue the installation process. If the unit has overheated
you will hear the relays clicking in response to the transmitter or pushbutton but the motor
will not operate. After cooling down, normal operation is able to resume.
The travel of the door is set by adjusting two
screws at the bottom of the opener. These
screws are inside the light cover and are marked
as up limit and down limit. There are arrows
indicating which direction to adjust for more
travel in either direction. One full turn of either
screw results in around 250mm of trolley travel.
Always run the opener to place the door at least
500mm from the appropriate limit before mak-
ing any adjustment.
The up limit travel should only require minor ad-
justments. Take care not to allow the door to
travel out of its tracks or beyond its normal range
Door travel limit
adjustments inside
Lock nutLock nut
Operating from a wired wall
control box
Repeated pushes of the large button cause the door to open, stop and close.
The small button turns the lamp on or off until the next door operation.

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WARNING The door is not safe for unsupervised operation until the force sen-
sitivity has been set.
of movement. For doors with tracks, allow a safety margin of at least 50mm to prevent the guide
wheels from travelling out of their tracks.
Setting up wireless controls
Wireless controls can operate the opener, or the opener’s courtesy lamp, by sending coded radio
signals. These coded signals use high-security code-hopping.
Wireless controls can be hand-held or fixed to walls, such as a wireless keypad, or a wireless wall-
switch.
Up to 25 Merlin wireless controls can be learned by the opener. After this, the 25th wireless control
is over-written in the opener’s memory.
All wireless controls can be deleted from the opener’s memory.
There is a learn button on the underside of the opener inside the lamp cover. The small button on a
Merlin M-122 wired wall-switch can also be used as the learn button.
If a setting is enabled in the opener, then it is possible to use any existing learned wireless control
as a learn button. (See separate section following.)
Remove the lamp cover by turning the catch on its underside. Remove the green control panel
cover to expose the setup controls. Identify the red learn button.
To learn a remote button to operate the opener:
Press the learn button for 1-2 seconds, until the courtesy lamp begins to flash slowly.
Press the desired remote button, wait 1 second, press the desired remote button again. The cour-
tesy lamp will stop flashing once learning is complete.
To learn one remote button to operate the opener and another to operate the lamp:
Press the learn button for 1-2 seconds, until the courtesy lamp begins to flash slowly.
Press the desired remote button for control of the opener, wait 1 second, press the desired remote
button for control of the courtesy lamp. The courtesy lamp will stop flashing once learning is com-
plete.
To delete all remote controls from the opener’s memory
Press and hold the learn button for eleven seconds, until the courtesy lamp stops flashing. After six
seconds it will flash fast as a warning. If you release the learn button during this warning period
then the memory will not be wiped.

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Remote transmitter learning
Remote Transmitter Learning (RTL), when enabled, allows any existing learned wireless control to
be used as a learn button for the learning of additional wireless controls. Note that this feature
trades convenience for security. If it is chosen to disable RTL (the default setting at manufacture is
enabled) then the level of security is increased.
To enable or disable RTL:
Remove the lamp cover by turning the catch on its underside. Remove the green control panel
cover to expose the setup controls. Identify the red learn button and the black program button.
Hold both of these buttons down for three seconds until the courtesy lamp begins to flash. Release
both buttons.
Six flashes confirms that RTL is now enabled.
Four flashes confirms that RTL is now disabled.
To place the opener in learn mode using RTL:
Select any two or four button Merlin hand held remote control that is already learned in to the
opener. Call this the master remote.
Press the master remote north and south buttons together for 2-3 seconds.
The courtesy lamp on the opener will begin to repeat a cycle of flashing three times and pausing. If
you have several openers that operate from this master remote, then all these openers will begin to
flash their courtesy lamps.
Press the button on the master remote that would normally operate the desired opener. Now that
opener will go into learn mode, and any other openers that were flashing will return to their normal
standby state.
The courtesy lamp on the opener that is in learn mode will begin to flash slowly. If no signals are
received for 20 seconds, the opener will revert to its normal standby state.
To learn a button to operate the opener:
Press the desired remote button, wait 1 second, press the desired remote button again. The cour-
tesy lamp will stop flashing once learning is complete.
To learn one remote button to operate the opener and another to operate the lamp:
Press the learn button for 1-2 seconds, until the courtesy lamp begins to flash slowly.
Press the desired remote button for control of the opener, wait 1 second, press the desired remote
button for control of the courtesy lamp. The courtesy lamp will stop flashing once learning is complete
.
Checking the force sensitivity
Regularly check the force sensitivity feature using a 50 mm block of wood as an obstruction. The
door should reverse promptly on contact. If check fails contact your Merlin Dealer or Authorised
Merlin Installer to adjust the force sensitivity.
Force sensitivity should only be adjusted by a professional installer able to test force at the leading
edge of the door.

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Troubleshooting
There are no user serviceable parts inside the opener. The power cord is not intended for replacement
by the user. Please refer to your Merlin dealer in the event that replacement is required. Contact your
Merlin dealer or Authorised Merlin Installer for any service requirements.
Opener does not work at all.
May be no power. If the lamp is still on then the motor may have temporarily shut off to cool down.
SOLUTION: Plug another appliance into the power point to check power. Wait five minutes for the
motor to cool.
Courtesy lamp flashes when door stops.
This is a warning that your door was obstructed and couldn’t reach its normal stopping position. It may
also be a warning that the door has become very heavy to operate.
SOLUTION: Look for anything blocking the beam sensor. Is the beam aligned correctly? Release the
manual release and check the door can be operated easily by hand. Get your door repaired or serviced
if it is heavy to move by hand.
Transmitter range is shorter than normal.
Your transmitter battery may be going flat. The antenna wire out of the door opener may be damaged.
SOLUTION: Replace the transmitter battery. Uncoil the antenna wire if it is coiled up.
Transmitter doesn’t work some times.
There may be occasional radio interference in your area. Your transmitter battery may be going flat.
SOLUTION: Check for other interfering wireless products. Replace the transmitter battery.
Transmitter doesn’t work at all.
Your transmitter battery may be flat. Transmitter may not be learned.
SOLUTION: Replace the transmitter battery. Learn transmitter.
Wall button doesn’t work.
Switch or wiring may be broken or damaged. Connection may be loose.
SOLUTION: Replace switch. Replace wiring. Check connections each end.
Door operates unexpectedly.
A transmitter may be operated accidentally.
SOLUTION: Check all of your transmitters to be sure they are not being operated by items placed on
top of them.
Door is open when you arrive home, yet you pressed the button to close it when leaving.
Door may have sensed an obstruction and automatically reversed to the open position.
SOLUTION: Make sure you watch the door close fully before driving away.
Door stops part way up.
There is an obstruction being sensed. Settings for force sensitivity or door travel limits may have
changed.
SOLUTION: Pull the manual release and check that the door can be operated easily by hand through
the full range of movement. Adjust or repair the door.
Contact your Merlin dealer or Authorised Merlin
Installer to adjust the force sensitivity.

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Door closes partly then opens again by itself.
There is an obstruction being sensed. Settings for force sensitivity may have changed.
SOLUTION: Pull the manual release and check that the door can be operated easily by hand through
the full range of movement. Adjust or repair the door.
Contact your Merlin dealer or Authorised Merlin
Installer to adjust the force sensitivity.
Courtesy lamp does not go.
Bulb may be blown.
SOLUTION: Remove the lamp cover and replace the bulb.
Door or opener has become more noisy.
Door may be worn. Chain may be loose. Mountings may be loose.
SOLUTION: Pull the manual release and check that the door can be operated easily by hand through
the full range of movement. Adjust, lubricate or repair the door. Adjust the chain tension. Check the
mountings.
Fault feedback
LED flashes
The green and red LEDs under the green control panel cover display the status of the opener, and
can be used to diagnose common causes of problems.
Green continuous = at open limit
Red continuous = at closed limit
Red slow flash = closing
Green slow flash = opening
Both slow flash = obstructed during last operation
Red flickering = receiving a Merlin remote control
Both flickering = receiving a learned Merlin remote
Main lamp flashes
1 on-flash, pause, repeating = in learn mode
1 off-flash, pause, repeating = in ‘set limits’ mode
3 on-flashes, pause, repeat = in pre-learn mode
on-off fast flashing = about to wipe all remotes from memory
4 slow off-flashes = obstructed during last operation
4 slow off-flashes = just disabled Remote Transmitter Learning
6 slow off-flashes = just enabled Remote Transmitter Learning

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Specifications
Replacement light bulb E27 45mm Round, 40W maximum, RC preferred
Mains power required 220V to 240 V, 50 Hz, single phase AC, earthed
Stand-by power consumption 3W maximum
Operating power consumption 900W maximum
Rated force 770N maximum
Requirements for garage doors
Residential one-piece tilt doors:
Height: maximum 2.2m
Width: maximum 3m
Gross door mass: maximum 190kg
If any of these values are exceeded the leading edge force of the garage door must be tested.
Residential sectional overhead doors:
Height: maximum 3m
Width: maximum 6m
Gross door mass: maximum 250kg
If any of these values are exceeded the leading edge force of the garage door tested and safety
beams should be fitted.
The force required to move the garage door should not exceed 30kg.
One-piece retractable tilt door One-piece canopy tilt door Sectional overhead door

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Warranty
Please return your warranty card
Garage Door Opener Limited Warranty
Merlin warrants to the original purchaser (“the Buyer”) that the Merlin garage door opener (“the
Unit”) sold under this warranty will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of 24 months from date of purchase.
Accordingly if the Unit fails due to defects in materials or workmanship within the warranty period
Merlin will, provided the defective part or Unit is returned freight and insurance prepaid and well
packaged to the nearest address listed in this manual, undertake to repair or, at its option replace,
any defective part or Unit and return it to the Buyer at no cost. Repairs and replacement parts are
warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.
Limited warranty on motor. After 24 months and through to 60 months, Merlin will furnish a re-
placement motor, if it is found to be defective; free of charge. Labour costs will be charged.
Where the Unit has been installed by an authorised installer, Merlin Garage Openers Limited will
furnish replacement parts free of charge through the authorised installer. A service fee on site
service may apply.
LIMITATIONS It expressly excludes any batteries or light bulbs and malfunctions 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 owners manual;
D Any modification or repair to the Unit carried by a person not authorised to do so by Merlin;
E Radio or any other electrical or electronic interference;
F Faulty or unsuitable electrical wiring of the building to which the Unit is attached;
G Faulty or flat batteries in the remote control transmitter;
H Where the defect is due to: conditions other than normal domestic use or dirt, misuse, neglect,
fire, accident, electrical storm or other act of God.
This warranty is void if the serial number has been altered, defaced or moved.
The liability of the Distributor for any loss or damage or injury arising directly or indirectly from any
defect in the goods supplied is limited to the replacement or repair of such goods or to damages
not exceeding the invoice value of such goods at the option of Merlin Garage Openers Limited.
FUTURE MODIFICATIONS Merlin Garage Openers Limited may modify any existing or future
model of the Unit without the obligation to incorporate these modifications into Units already manu-
factured or into the Unit to which this warranty applies.
GENERAL This warranty is the only Warranty made by Merlin Garage Openers Limited. 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. This
warranty does not deprive the Buyer of any rights conferred upon them by any applicable law or
statute in their country of purchase.

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Proof of date of purchase may be required when making a claim under warranty. In the event that
the Buyer is unable to provide adequate proof of purchase the date of warranty will apply from date
of shipment from the Distributor to the Reseller.
NOTE We request that you attach your sales docket or invoice to this manual to enable you
to establish the date of purchase in the unlikely event of a service call being made.
In-warranty service
During the warranty period, if the product appears as though it may be defective, call our toll free
service before removal of the unit. A Merlin technician will diagnose the problem and promptly
supply you with the parts for “do-it-yourself” repairs, or provide you with shipping instructions for a
factory repair or replacement. If an Authorised Installer installed your unit you must call them for
prompt on-site service.
After warranty
Need help after the warranty period? Need help obtaining parts, service and accessories? See your
yellow pages or phone Merlin toll free.

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Merlin does not accept responsibility for damage or injury resulting from installing this opener. Merlin
reserves the right to change the design and specification without prior notification. Some features or
accessories may not be available in certain markets or areas. Please check with your distributor.
Merlin service centres
England
Phone toll free 0800 073 0112
Fax toll free 01709 514 534
www.merlingo.com