SkyLink GM-318 User's Manual
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1. connector is placed on the top and middle posts that column is set on If the connector is placed on the middle and bottom posts that column is set on If the connector is removed completely not placed on any posts it is set to 0 see diagram for examples of how to set a column to the three different positions iJ Remove transparent Code Connectors on Receiver protective cover Code connectors on sensor 0 lt Note A connector can be removed with the clip as shown Note If you experience interference from a nearby system which could accidentally trigger your system please change the code settings on the sensor and receiver The code setting on the sensor and receiver should still match after changing the code setting 2 ZONE CONNECTORS Each receiver can work with up to 4 different sensors to represent 4 different zones on the receiver There are 2 connectors that deter mine the zone number 1 2 3 or 4 These 2 connectors can be found by opening the battery cover Please a follow the chart below to set the zone number If the sensor is set to Zone number 1 then the receiver zone 1 signal will correspond to this sensor Zone connectors on the table means the connector for that position should be placed on the posts on the table means the connector for that position should be removed After setting up all the connectors both units2. are ready to be powered up Plug in the adapter to the receiver the green LED will start flashing indicating the receiver unit is powered up but no sensor is detected Push the detection rod to it s fully retracted position Remove the battery cover on the sensor and insert the 3V lithium battery to the sensor as shown in the diagram The LED on the sensor will flash 8 times to indicate the unit is properly powered and there is signal transmission to the receiver The green LED on the receiver will stop flashing and stay on Make sure to put the transparent protective cover back in place after setting up x 4 ad iY b ti positive side up Plug in adapter to the receiver Insert 3V battery to the sensor If the green LED on the receiver does not stop flashing ensure the code setting on the sensor is identical to the receiver Position the sensor vertically to allow the detection rod to drop One of the LED on the receiver will flash and the buzzer will also beep Please put the battery cover and transparent protective cover back in place You can install the sensor onto the garage door Note The receiver may not be able to receive the signal from the sensor properly if they are too close to each other Move the sensor further from the receiver to test again Detection Detection rod is fully rod is fully retracted extended 4 INSTALLATION Unplug the power cord of your garage door opener before installation to
3. ensure power is not connected Step 1 Select a spot on your garage door to mount the sensor Before you install the sensor onto the garage door make sure the garage door is closed The sensor assembly should be mounted on one of the vertical supports of your garage door near the bottom When the door is closed the detection rod should be retracted When the door is open the detection rod will be extended 4 INSTALLATION CONT lt _ Vertical Supports Door closed Door open Step 2 Mount the sensor onto your garage door You can mount the sensor onto your garage door with double sided foam tape if the sur face of your garage door is smooth and clean enough to provide a good adhesive surface such surface can usually be found on a metal garage door Please ensure the surface is smooth and clean Important The bottom of the sensor should be 1 2 inch above the ground Refer to Diagram A Double sided foam tape For w ooden garage doors it is recommended to mount the sensor with screws onto the garage door with 3 x 18 screws provided Note When the garage door is opening closing make sure the sensor does not interfere with the safety reversing sensor or safety beam sensor supplied with your existing garage door opener Note Ensure you straighten up the antenna on the receiver to receive the best possible reception 1 2 Inch Diagram A 5 OPERATION When the garage door
4. is open the sensor will send a signal to the receiver It will beep and the corresponding zone red LED will flash If the sensor is set to zone 1 zone 1 red LED on the receiver will flash and the receiver will emit a continuous single beep i e beep pause beep pause etc If the sensor is set to zone 4 zone 4 red LED will flash and the receiver will emit a con tinuous 4 beeps i e beep beep beep beep pause beep beep beep beep pause etc By the number of beeps emitted by the receiver user can identify which zone is triggered 6 BUZZER VOLUME You can select the buzzer volume by r switching the volume switch to HI or LO position The buzzer can be disabled by switching to the OFF position 4 7 MUTE When a sensor is triggered for a long period of time you may stop the buzzer by pressing the mute button When another signal comes again you can disable the buzzer for all currently activated sensors by pressing the mute button The receive will beep again if it receives another signal For instance if you are working on your lawn with the garage door open you may Wa want to disable the buzzer for this garage l door only Then you can press the Mute Fe button after it starts to sound If any other h sensor is triggered the receiver will sound again 8 LOSS OF SIGNAL INDICATION When the battery level on the sensor drops to a cer
5. limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment dose cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 11 WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door Activate door ONLY when it can be seen clearly is properly adjusted and there are no obstructions to door travel ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely closed NEVER permit anyone to cross path of closing garage door 12 WARRANTY If within one year from date of purchase this product should become defective except battery due to faul
6. Garage Door Monitor Model GM 318 1 INTRODUCTION The garage door monitor is designed to monitor the status of your garage door and advise you if the door is open By placing the sensor on the door panel you will be alerted when the door is open When the garage door is open receiver will beep and flash In this package you should find a Garage Door Monitor Sensor a Household Alert Receiver an adapter 3V lithium battery double sided foam tape mounting accessories and a clip I 3V Lithium battery ad Household Alert Adapter Garage Door Receiver Monitor Sensor Clip 4pcs 3x 18 screws Double sided foam tape 1 pe 2x5 screw Please follow the instructions below to set up your garage door monitor properly 2 SET UP CODE CONNECTORS AND ZONE CONNECTORS 1 CODE CONNECTORS In order for the sensor to communicate with the receiver properly the sensor s code must match with the receiver s code Code connectors 1 to 6 can be found by opening the battery cover of the sensor and the back cover of the receiver Note Before opening the battery cover it is necessary to remove the transparent protective cover Keep it for future use User is required to set these code connectors randomly and the code settings on the sensor and receiver must be the same Each position of the code connector can be set to or O position Refer to the diagram below to set the code connectors properly If the
7. tain level or the sensor is out of the operating range the receiver will show a loss of signal indication The red LED representing that zone will flash rapidly i e if zone 1 sensor is lost the zone 1 red LED will flash rapidly When the loss of signal indication occurs move the receiver closer to the corresponding sensor and trigger that sensor If the red LED stops flashing rapidly that means the receiver or sensor needs to be relocated If the loss of signal indication persists replace the battery of that sensor The Household Alert receiver can work with up to 4 different sensors garage door monitor sensors door window sensors water sensors indoor outdoor motion sensors etc Please visit www skylinkhome com or contact us at support skylinkhome com for more information of how to fully utilize your Garage Door Monitor 10 FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
8. ty workmanship or materials it will be repaired or replaced without charge Proof of purchase and a Return Authorization are required 13 CUSTOMER SERVICE If you would like to order Skylink s products or have difficulty getting them to work please 1 visit our FAQ section at www skylinkhome com or 2 email us at support skylinkhome com or 3 call our toll free at 1 800 304 1187 from Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm EST Fax 800 286 1320 CUSTOMER SERVICE 17 Sheard Avenue Brampton Ontario Canada L6Y 1J3 Email support skylinkhome com http www skylinkhome com P N 101A201 004 Rev 4 US Patent 6 597 291 2005 SKYLINK GROUP
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