Protectrix DP3 Manual

2015-05-12 Protectrix DP3 - Automatic Garage Door Closer Manual
Start – Setup DP3
Thank you or your purchase o the Protectrix™ Automatic Garage Door
Closing Timer. This manual supports model DP3. You will need:
- 2 mounting screws (included)
- 9 Volt battery (included)
- Philips screwdriver
Step 1 – Program Timer
A. Open the Protectrix timer case
and connect a 9 Volt battery to
the battery connector.
B. Find your Learn button on the
garage door opener (should be
green, red, purple or yellow).
Press the learn button or 1 second and
a small light beside the learn button
should turn on.
C. Next press the Train switch inside the
timer (press in the direction the arrow
in the image to the right shows, it is a
very small black button). A small red
light should turns on just above the
Train switch.
D. Next press and release the Test Switch
button repeatedly until the main light on
the garage door opener lashes or the
garage door moves.
E. Finally press the Train switch inside the
timer one more time to set the transmission mode. The small red light
inside should turn o .
Test 1: Press the test button on the ront o the Protectrix timer, your garage
door should open or close. Repeat 5 times. I this does not occur each time,
either:
• the remote has not been programmed correctly, repeat step 1
• your garage door is not compatible with this model
• the remote lock switch or your garage door motor is on (this may be
next to the switch you use to open your garage door rom inside your
garage).
Step 2 – Install
a) Pick an area on the upper part
o the garage door as shown to
the right to install the timer.
) Secure Protectrix to the
garage door; screw the back hal
o the case to the garage door
with two screws. I you use
double sided tape to stick
Protectrix to the garage door ensure that the
double-sided tape is securely attached to the garage
door.
Caution! If Protectrix falls or releases from the
garage door, Protectrix will either inadvertently
open the garage door, or never close the garage
door. Ensure Protectrix is firmly attached!
Test 2: Set the delay time to ‘tst’ (one minute)
and leave your garage door open. I the Protectrix
unit is not mounted to the garage door, the unit
must ace down or the timer to start the
countdown! I you pre er a one minute delay, set knob to ‘tst’ (test).
An alarm (blinking light and beeping sound) will start a ter 2 minutes; the
alarm will continue or 30 seconds, then the garage door should close. I the
garage door does not close retry Test 1 again.
Warning! Test that Protectrix wor s on your garage door before depending
on it, not testing it could mean your garage door will never close
automatically.
Step 3 – Adjust Delay Time
Turn the delay knob
1
to the desired number o
minutes that you would like Protectrix to wait
2
be ore trying to close the garage door.
1hr (7) : Delays 1 hour be ore trying to close
5m (3) : Delays 5 minutes be ore trying to close
O (0) : Turns the system o .
Tst (1): Delays 1minute be ore trying to close
1
The very small window on the dial points to
the delay time.
2
The maximum possible delay time is 4 hours and minimum is 1minute.
Want Garage Door to Stay Open?
I you would like to leave your garage door open without Protectrix closing
the door on you, you can disable it in one o two easy ways:
a) Turn the delay switch on the ront o Protectrix to o ( 0 ), although
we recommend turning it to 4hr ( 9 ) just in case you orget to turn it
back on again.
b) Turn ON the Lock Switch on your garage door switch. It is usually
mounted inside your garage on the wall. Protectrix will still set o
an alarm a ter the set delay time and every delay time a ter that but
it will not be able to close the door.
Alarms
- I the unit beeps once every ew minutes the Battery is Low. I the unit
beeps two or more times every ew minutes the unit is de ective and
should be repaired or replaced.
- I the timer beeps consistently, try replacing the battery, i this does not
ix the situation a repair or replacement may be necessary.
- When the unit is mounted to the garage door and the door is closed,
pressing the test switch should make the unit beep once. The unit should
beep twice i the garage door is open. I the unit beeps one less beeps
than it is supposed to the battery may be low.
Testing Regularly
Protectrix requires a 9-volt alkaline battery (included). Protectrix should be
tested once a month. Leave the garage door open and wait or the set delay
time or the timer to close the garage.

2015-05-12 Protectrix DP3 - Automatic Garage Door Closer Manual
Technical Specifications
Battery Type: 9V/Alkaline
Battery Life: approx: 1-4 years
The li etime o the battery is determined upon many actors such as: how
o ten the buzzer goes o , how many times Protectrix needs to close the garage
door and the temperature. Under typical circumstances however the battery
should last well over 2 years.
Time until Door Automatically Closes: 1min, 2min, 5min,
10min, 20min, 30min
1hr, 2hr, 4hr
Time Alarm Goes off Before Closing Door: 30 seconds
Dimensions: 5in x 2¾in x 1¼in
This device is covered under US Patent #7,515,063 and others.
FCC Regulations:
Protectrix complies with Part 15 o the FCC Regulations. Its operation is
subject to the ollowing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harm ul inter erence.
2. This device must accept any inter erence that may cause undesired
operation.
Compati le Garage Doors
Manufacturer: 1997-2015 Chamberlain®, 1997-2015 Li tmaster®, 1997-
2015 Sears®, 1997-2015 Cra tsman®
Remotes: 971xx, 972xx, 371xx, 372xx, 373xx, 890MAX, 953EV, 956EV,
963
Motor: Red, Purple and Yellow learn buttons on garage motor
Frequency: 315MHz & 390MHz
Warning!
1) Never permit children, or those who behave li e children, to be alone
in the garage or to play with Protectrix.
2) Protectrix can close the garage door behind you loc ing you out of
your house, be sure to have a way to get bac into the house if the
garage door is closed on you.
3) If Protectrix is removed from the garage door and the battery is still
installed, the garage door may go up and down unexpectedly. Be sure
to turn the Delay Switch to OFF to disable the unit.
4) When the battery is low, Protectrix may not be able to close the Garage
Door, chec monthly that Protectrix wor s. Protectrix will beep once
every minute if the battery is low.
5) If the loc switch on your garage door is on, Protectrix will not be able
to close your garage door.
6) Do not leave anything in the region where the garage door closes,
Protectrix cannot detect any objects in the way of the garage door.
Your garage door will stop and reverse, if your garage door does not
have those features do not use Protectrix!
7) Pressing the button on the front of Protectrix has the same effect as
pressing the button on your garage door remote; it can open your
garage door, be careful not to press the button unexpectedly.
8) Protectrix cannot close the garage door if there is no power to the
garage door opener or if something is bloc ing the garage door from
closing!
9) If a car is running in the garage, Protectrix may close the garage door
causing unsafe levels of Carbon Monoxide (poisonous/deadly) in
Garage