SkyLink EQ User's Manual
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1. For wood doors drill 5 16 holes through the door and secure bracket with 5 16 X 2 carriage bolts lock washers and nuts Top of Door a Z C Bana PO PS gra Door y Bracket Location Hardware not provided Door Arm connects Directly to Vertical Reinforcement Ta Metal doors B3x2 Align the door bracket on the centerline 2 to 4 below the top edge of the door or directly below any door structural support not provided Drill two 3 16 pilot holes use 2 self threading screws to secure the door bracket One Piece Door Wood doors Metal doors Center the door bracket on the top of the door Bolt 5 16 x2 not provided For wood doors drill 5 16 holes through the door and secure bracket with 5 16 X 2 carriage Actual Size Drill two 3 16 pilot holes use 2 self threading screws to secure the door bracket bolts lock washers and nuts not provided 11 INSTALL THE DOOR ARMS 11 Attach Emergency Release Rope Thread the red rope through the hole in the trolley release handle and tie an over hand knot Leave the trolley release lever in the released position until further testing is completed 44 WARNING o o Use extreme care when pulling release handle DO NOT use Engaged handle to pull door open or closed2. Released Never use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons and obstructions O Connect the Door Arm to Door Bracket B4x1 Sectional Door Jamb Door Connect the curved door arm to the door Connect the straight door arm to the door bracket with clevis pin and hitch pin bracket with clevis pin and hitch pin O Connect the Door Arm to the Trolley U y Connect the straight door arm to the trolley with clevis pin and hitch pin Connect the curved door arm to the trolley with clevis pin and hitch pin Jamb Door Sectional Door Note Emergency Release Handle should hang 6 feet 1 83m above floor Adjust rope length if it is necessary Actual Size INSTALL THE DOOR ARMS O Connect the Door Arms together r gt Bring two arms together Find two pairs of holes that line up and join 2 arms with bolts and nuts Select holes as far apart B8x2 as possible to increase AS door arm rigidity A EN AIN Jamb Door y B2x2 Sectional Door Actual Size 13 INSTALL THE WALL BUTTON 11 Install the Wall Button Note There are 2 types of Wall Button Push Button or Wall Console Refer to the model number you have and determine which type is included in your kit 44 WARNING Wall Button must be installed with
3. DOOR e f door is lightweight made with frame and skin not solid door including door frame must be braced or reinforced before installing the opener Check with the garage door manufacturer or a qualified garage door service professional for a door reinforcement kit e If you do not have an access door in addition to the garage door you should install an emergency key release kit e f your door is more than 7 feet high you will need a rail extension kit purchased separately e With the garage door closed check alignment of door and garage floor The gap if any should be no more than If the gap is larger than this repair floor or door before installing opener 1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION The garage door opener and all accessories are packaged in one carton illustrated below Note that accessories will depend on the model your purchased If anything is missing carefully check the packing material N 3 I Visor Remote Trolley Pulley Assembly Head Bracket Door Bracket Safety Labels and Literature Push Button 2 Button 4 Button Keychain Remote Keychain Remote Bell Wire Sprocket Cover Wall Console Chain and Cable Assembly Safety Beam Unit Rope NOTICE IF DOOR BECOMES OBSTRUCTED PULL DOWN ON HANDLE Handle Rail Sections PARTS IDENTIFICATION A1x 12 A2x 12 A3x2 A4x3 A5x3 Carriage Bolt Locknut Bolt Locknut Flange Bolt nn pn u
4. opener lights will flash It is important to ensure the invisible infrared beam must be unobstructed by any part of the garage door door tracks other hardware or objects near the garage door 2 Mounting the Sensor on the Door Track pan Loosen the wing nut on the mounting bracket Slide the mounting bracket onto the garage door track and tighten the wing nut Ensure the sensor is no higher than 6 15cm above floor Tighten the Ka Wing Nut wing nut so the safety beam sensor is secure on Follow the same procedure to install the sensor on the other track Ensure they are on the same level facing each other 6 max above floor the door track 17 INSTALL SAFETY BEAM SENSOR Mounting the Sensor on the Wall O Mounting the Sensor on the Floor Optional Optional For floor mounting use wood block to elevate the sensor brackets if necessary Ensure the sensor is no higher than 6 15cm above floor Fasten the screws to the floor with concrete anchors Not Provided For wall mounting use wood block to increase the depth and have enough clearance for the sensor beam to be unobstructed Attach with concrete anchors Wood Block Not provided Lag screws z I C5x2 VE Pa Ng nag Lt Lag screws Sa C5x2 ey OG By a a 5 Route amp Secure the Sensor Wires BH Wire Clip C2 Run the wires up the wall then ove
5. 7 ACCESSORIES S Model G6V Model G6T2 Model G6T4 Visor Remote 2 Button Keychain Remote 4 Button Keychain Remote O oy Model G6K Keyless Entry Remote Model WB 300 Wall Console Model EK 008 8 Foot High Door Extension Kit Model EK 010 10 Foot High Door Extension Kit 28 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 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 interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is enco
6. CoN SK O www skylinkhome com LINK Garage Door Opener EQ SERIES EN SUK EQ DC Motor Chain Drive Owner s Manual Please read this manual and enclosed safety materials carefully Safety Infrared Sensor MUST BE INSTALLED and aligned properly Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation This Equipment meets or exceeds all Federal State and UL325 Safety Requirements Need Help Please Call 1 800 304 1187 FAQ www skylinkhome com Email support skylinkhome com INTRODUCTION 000 o da 1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION a iden 2 3 IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ooccoooccccononccoonncnnonnnononnnncoonnnnnnnnncnonn nn conmn NA 4 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE THE TRAIL aaa aa BR e es 5 Connect the T Rail Sections cirio di baka a inn AABANG a 5 Attach the Pulley Bracket iia ea Ga AG o a baa a 5 Install he Troya Ri kanaan TATAG aca tant a arang BAR ent 5 Attach the T Railito the Op Emer do add 6 Prepare the Chain sarissa 6 Alignithe Chain on the Sprocket 22 sa an tano he NG aer NAG aNG BP e Baal kas 6 Place the Cable on the Pulley maang a AA a erie rahe eens ANG MINANA NAND GANA TAPANG MIN NG NANG 6 Tighten the Chain and Cable 0 00000020000004 awa nauunang ee een e ee eee NN coca nan KNA ANNA KAG ANA nena nar ANNAAAKKN KENA NKANKAKAN KKK ANNE KAG KKK a a 7 Attaching the Sprocket COVE aan ka an baie edad ATA AG aha di 7 INSTALLATION INSTALL THE HEADER BRACKET 224ml dad 8 Mark the Door Cent
7. Connect the Wires to the Opener Connect the wires to the Wall Button terminals Wires are not polarity sensitivity either wire to either terminals 15 INSTALL THE LIGHT BULB 11 Open the Light Cover Pull tab out to swing open the light cover Note Use only standard tungsten light bulb Dimming feature would only function properly with tungsten bulb not energy saving bulb install the Bulb Use maximum 60W standard light bulb Reverse the procedure Pa to close the light cover CONNECT THE OPENER TO POWER 1 Connect AC Power Plug motor unit into grounded outlet If a grounded outlet is not available contact a qualified electrician to install a proper outlet DO NOT ACTIVATE THE OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED O Permanent Wiring Remove the Power Cord 44 WARNING Be sure power is not connected to the opener and disconnected power to circuit before removing cover to establish permanent wiring connection Garage door installation and wiring must be in compliance with all local electrical and building codes Never use an extension cord 2 wire adapter or change plug in any way to make it fit out let Be sure the opener is grounded O Permanent Wiring Remove Cover 44 WARNING If permanent wiring is required by your local code have a licensed electrical contractor follow procedure below Disconnect power to the circui
8. T rail assembly Stop Bolt Hole DS s 4 O Attach the T Rail to the Opener Raise the pulley end of the rail so the rail can sit on the motor unit properly Attach the rail to the motor unit by tightening 2 screws Insert a bolt to the Stop Bolt Hole and secure it with nut CAUTION Use only the specified bolts to attach the T rail to the opener Any other bolts will cause serious damage to the opener O Prepare the Chain Lay down the chain on the floor as shown Do not twist the chain or cable Chain Traveler A gt To Motor Unit Turnbuckle Cable To Door 6 Align the Chain on the Sprocket Q Place the Cable on the Pulley Place the cable around the pulley at the end of the rail Start aligning the chain by placing the turnbuckle 10 from the sprocket Wrap the chain around the sprocket The sprocket teeth must engage the chain as shown 10 Start from Here Wrap around the Sprocket Ensure chain cable passes thru the trolley guides Insert the trolley guides into the chain traveler until you hear a click where the chain traveler is completely seated into the trolley Insert trolley into chain traveler Actual Size ASSEMBLE THE T RAIL O Tighten the Chain and Cable To avoid twisting the cable use pliers to hold the threaded shaft while tightening Connect the 2 ends of th
9. al Door Jamb Door O Attach the Hanging Brackets Hanging brackets should be angled to provide rigid support Measure the distance from the motor unit to the structural support Cut and bend the hanging brackets as required To avoid possible serious injury from a falling garage door opener fasten it securely to structural supports of the garage Concrete anchors must be used if installing any brackets into masonry Lag Screws IAS 7 B1x2 Bracket not provided Bolts and Nuts not provided For Open Seam garage attach the hanging On finished ceiling attach a sturdy metal bracket not provided to brackets directly to joists with two lag screws structural supports before installing the opener O Attach the Opener to the Hanging Brackets Attach the opener to the hanging brackets with two bolts and nuts Ensure the T rail is centered over the door Remove the 2X4 Actual Size INSTALL THE DOOR BRACKET CAUTION Lightweight garage doors are not designed for use with garage door opener must be equipped with a door reinforcement kit Check with the garage door manufacturer for more information Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct attachment of the clevis pin and door arm In this case you will not need the door bracket proceed to Install the Door Arms section Sectional Door Bolt 5 16 x2 not provided Wood doors
10. avel of the garage door One Piece Jamb Door O Attach a 2X4 if necessary If the calculated header bracket is above the door header attach a 2X4 between two studs to install the header bracket Door Header Close the door from inside the garage and mark the vertical centerline of the door on the wall and the top door panel 4x WARNING Header Bracket must be secured to structural supports If appropriate support does not exist install a new support using 2X4 board on drywall or between 2 studs with lag screws not provided DO NOT install header bracket over drywall Concrete anchors must be used if mounting header bracket or 2X4 into masonry Always call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds sticks or is out of balance An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when required 1 1 4 above Highest Pa point of travel Highest point of travel Mark a spot on the centerline of the garage door 1 1 4 above the highest point of travel of the garage door Sectional Door Use Lag Screws Not Provided to attach the 2X4 2X4 INSTALL THE HEADER BRACKET O Attach the Header Bracket Place the bottom edge of the bracket on the line marked above the highest point of travel Mark the 2 holes Drill Two 3 16 with a pencil Pilot Hole 1 1 4 Above Sectional Door 7 Above Jamb Door Attach the header bra
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12. ce if necessary Test the Safety Beam Sensor System and Safety Reversal Test Once Every Six Months Check the Chain Tension Turnbuckle should be slightly above the rail Refers to page 7 to adjust the chain tension Once a Year Oil the door rollers bearings and hinges 25 TROUBLE SHOOTING Opener does not operate from either wall button or remote Check the opener s AC outlet has power Plug a lamp into the outlet to check If it does not turn on check fuse box or circuit breaker Check the wall button wiring at the wall button s and opener s terminals and be sure the remote is programmed into the opener Opener tries to operate but the door does not move A door spring may have been broken Visually inspect the door hardware for any broken springs Have a qualified garage door service professional repair the door if any door hardware is broken In cold weather climates check that the door is not frozen to the ground or that snow buildup is not blocking the door Opener operates from remote but not from wall button Ensure the wiring connections are correct Is the wall button lit If not disconnect low voltage wires to wall button and momentarily touch them together If opener runs replace wall button If not check wiring connections at opener and check wire for shorts or breaks under wire holder Opener operates from wall button but not remote Is the wall console in lock
13. cket with 2 lag screws provided B1x2 Highest Point of Travel Note the orientation of the header bracket do not mount it upside down Ceiling Installation The header bracket may be mounted to the ceiling if there is minimal clearance above the door If so extend the centerline to the ceiling The back edge of the bracket must not be further than 5 from the header wall Position the opener QO Connect the T Rail to the Header Bracket Position the pulley bracket against the header bracket B5x1 Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin and hitch pin as shown Position the opener on the floor with packaging material as protective base Actual Size HANG THE OPENER 11 Connect the T Rail Sections Raise the opener onto a stepladder Use extra spacers on top of Carefully open the door to the full up position that it the ladder if the ladder is not tall enough is parallel to the floor Carefully open the door to the full up position Be sure the door is Position the opener so that top of the opener head clear from the rail or any other part of the opener is level with top of the opened door Place a 2X4 laid flat on the top section beneath the T rail 2X4 laid flat Section
14. e chain assembly together at the tumbuckle the turnbuckle with a flat screwdriver Rotate a Do not turnbuckle only rotate while tightening To connect the turnbuckle and threaded shaft hand tighten the turnbuckle by rotating the turnbuckle only Tighten Do not rotate the threaded shaft to avoid twisting the cable 11 3 x Base of Rail Locknuts Tighten Twist the turnbuckle to tighten the chain tension until the chain is 1 3 above the base of the T rail Note After completing the installation you may notice Tighten the locknuts some chain drop with the door fully closed The chain once the desired Should return to the position as shown when the door tension is achieved is open pdas Note Too much or too little tension will cause excessive noise O Attaching the Sprocket Cover PD Squeeze the cover slightly and insert the 2 tabs on the cover in the slots on the motor unit 44 WARNING operating Always keep hand clear of sprocket and chain while operating opener Securely attach sprocket cover before INSTALL THE HEADER BRACKET Q Mark the Door Centerline TF jo Sectional Door Jamb Door O Mark Above the Highest Point of Travel A aaa VER Mark a spot on the 2 centerline of the garage door 7 above the highest point of tr
15. ening and closing force auto matically operate the opener once after setting travel limits To operate the opener Press the push button to open the door until it reaches the fully open position Press the push button to close the door completely until it reaches the fully closed position You have now finished setting the opening and closing force Set Button o o ele Ble ale Up Down Leamiset Wall Button Safety Beam Backup Battery Red LED 44 WARNING 20 Without a properly installed safety reversal system persons particularly small children could be seriously injured or killed by a closing garage door Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal system The door will move during the travel limits adjustment stay clear of the opener s chain door and all other moving parts Safety reversal system must be tested every month After adjusting the travel limits user must allow the door to operate one complete cycle in order to allow the opener to re adjust the opening and closing force After any adjustments are made the safety reversal system must be tested Door must reverse on contact with one inch high object or 2 X 4 laid flat on the floor Note After adjusting the Up Down travel limits the opener will re adjust its opening and closing force du
16. er Light The opener light will turn on When the opener is plugged in light will be off auto matically after 3 minutes When the opener is activated light will be off automatically after 3 minutes The light button is pressed on the wall console Light will start to dim down slowly after 2 1 2 minutes and completely off at 3 minutes The dimming feature gives you indication that the light will be off soon You can manually turn on the light with the Wall Console Refer to page 23 Wall Button section of the instructions Note Use only standard tungsten light bulb Dimming feature would only function properly with tungsten bulb not energy saving bulb 22 Remote Control To activate the opener with remote control hold down the button until the door starts to move When the button is press the light indicator on the remote will flash For remote with multiple buttons ensure to press the button that is programmed to the desired opener Visor Clip Install the visor clip to the remote as shown Battery Replacement All remotes come with battery installed To replace the battery follow the instructions below 12 volt alkaline battery size 23A included It is time to change the battery when the red LED on the transmitter does not turn on when either button is pressed 44 WARNING To prevent possible serious injury or death Never allow small children near batteries If battery is swall
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18. gnment On Fower On Dim Off Power Off If the green LED on the receiving unit is on steadily your Loosen the wing nut on the transmitting sensor with safety sensors are aligned properly If the green LED is RED LED on and adjust the angle so it points toward flashing or off loosen the wing nut on the receiving unit the receiving unit adjust the angle until the green LED is on steadily then tighten the wing nut O Testing with Obstruction With the sensors properly aligned place an obstacle in the path of the beam The transmitting sensor red LED should be on the receiving sensor green LED should be off Remove the obstacle both LEDs should be on steadily Note Be sure to stay out of the beam s path while aligning Note If the transmitting sensor LED does not glow steadily check the following I Power to the Opener is connected II A short in the white or white red wires from wire holders or at the openers terminals Il Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener IV A broken wire If the transmitting sensor LED glows steadily but the receiving sensor LED doesn t glow I Check alignment II Check for an open wire to the receiving sensor Ill Check for dirt on lens or sun shinning into lens 19 ADJUSTMENTS Adjust the Up and Down Limits Travel Limits Travel Limits regulate how much the door travels i e the fully open position and the fully closed position When the doo
19. h any of the following Press the push button or wall button Press the assigned button on the Remote Control Depends on the status of the garage door opener and the position of the garage door the garage door opener behaves differently If the door is closed activating it will open the door If the door is open activating it will close the door If the door is closing activating it will stop the door If the door is opening activating it will stop the door 7 If possible use the red emergency release only when the door is closed Use caution when using this release with the door open Weak or broken springs may allow the door to fall rapidly causing severe injury or death Never use handle to pull garage door open or closed If rope knot becomes untied you could fall KEEP GARAGE DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED See Garage Door Opener Maintenance An improperly balanced door could cause severe injury or death Have a qualified service person make repairs to cables spring assembly and other hardware 10 Disconnect the electrical power to the garage door opener before making any repairs or removing the housing cover 11 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the door is obstructed during operation the garage door opener will If obstructed while opening the door will stop If obstructed while closing the door will reverse The opener light will flash if the opener is obstructed during operation Open
20. he opener light will flash If this does not happen Ensure the safety beam sensors are aligned properly Refer to Install Safety Beam Sensor System Ensure the obstacle is breaking the beam by checking the receiving sensor green LED is off If everything fails call for a trained door systems technician A WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor persons particularly small children could be seriously injured or killed by a closing garage door 21 OPERATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of severe injury or death READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY NEVER let children to operate or play with any garage door controls or remote controls Always keep these controls away from children Always keep moving door in sight and away from people and objects until it is completely closed NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR Only activate garage door when it can be seen clearly it is properly adjusted and there are no obstructions to door travel No one should go under a stopped partially open door Test the door opener monthly The garage door MUST reverse on contact with a 1 1 2 high object 2x4 laid flat on the floor Retest the door opener after adjusting the travel limits Failure to Adjust the opener properly may cause severe injury or death Operating the Door Activate your opener wit
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22. in sight of the garage door out of reach of children at a minimum height of 5 feet 1 5 meters and away from all moving parts of door Be sure power is not connected before installing the Wall Button Wall Button should only be activated when door 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 gt an y TTD DD LD par Locate the wall 5ft ba Ni aa closing garage door ot the floor ALA Wire the Wall Button Connect the bell wires Connect the bell wires to to the 2 terminal screws the 2 terminal screws Wires are not polarity Wires are not polarity sensitivity sensitivity iinstall the Wall Button kam Om Secure the Push Button Secure the Wall Console with two screws with two screws E Om Gag C4x2 O Apply the Safety Label Permanently mount the user safety instruction label next to the wall console using staples Actual Size or tacks emergency release Test door opener monthly mn 14 INSTALL THE WALL BUTTON O Route and Secure the wires Wire Holder O Route the wire up the wall and across db the ceiling to the opener with wire holders C3x1 O
23. ing the door may drop Never use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons and obstructions Never use handle to pull door open or closed If rope knot becomes untie you could fall H 24 PROGRAMMING Program Remote Controls id Follow the procedures below to program additional remote controls o o 1 Press the Learn button yellow LED will flash for 30 seco nd s Up Down Leam set Wall Button Safety Beam Backup Bella 2 Within 30 seconds press the button on the remote that you would like to program to the opener 3 Once the button is programmed the yellow LED will be off T LED yellow LED red Erase All Remote Controls from Opener To erase any unwanted remote first erase all remotes 1 Press and hold the Set button for 10 seconds until the yellow LED stays on steadily 2 Release the Set button to complete the operation You have now erased all the programmed remote controls Reprogram each remote you wish to use Note While pressing and holding the Set button the yellow LED and the red LED will flash Do not release the button until the yellow LED is steadily on MAINTENANCE Once a Month Test the door balance Manually operate door If it is unbalanced or binding call a trained door systems technician Check to be sure door opens and closes fully Adjust limits and or for
24. l next to garage door wall control Place manual release safety reverse test label in plain view on inside of garage door 10 Upon completion of the installation the door must reverse when it comes in contact with a 1 1 2 high object or a 2 X 4 laid flat at the center of the door on the floor and when the infrared safety beam is blocked a one piece door except for differences described later in this manual ASSEMBLE THE T RAIL 1 Connect the T Rail Sections Align the 4 T Rail sections on the floor Connect these rails together with the rail couplers as shown All rail pieces must be aligned properly Please note the arrow 8 D marking indicates this side to the door Please note the arrow 8 M marking indicates this side to the motor Fo MO Va unit y T rail ey To back Motor Unit Rail Coupler Front To Door 2 Attach the Pulley Bracket F a3x2 Attach the Pulley l Bracket Assembly to the end of the front rail with 2 nuts and bolts Align the Pulley Bracket amp Rail Actual Size Ensure the square bolt necks are seated into the square holes 3 Install the Trolley To Motor Unit Back Ensure this side of the trolley is on the stop bolt Slide the trolley 170029891 the from the back jail of the
25. lude extremely quiet operation with DC motor automatic force adjustment so the door can be closed with just the right amount of force not overpowered state of the art safety reversal systems that protect your family and property near the door IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This documentation provided with your opener has been carefully designed and organized to make the assembly operation and continued maintenance of your product as easy and safe as possible provided it is installed operated maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warnings contained in this manual Read and follow all guidelines and operating instructions before the first use of this product Store the manual in a safe easily accessible location PRE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Check the following items before assembling the opener Identify the door type 1 Sectional Door or 2 One piece Door Ensure your garage door is balanced and is not sticking or binding Here is how to check the door balance e From outside the garage slowly open the door all the way and close it all the way DOOR SHOULD NOT BIND OR RUB e Raise the door halfway up DOOR SHOULD STAY IN PLACE SUPPORTED ENTIRELY BY ITS SPRING oe Sectional Door One Piece Door e IMPORTANT IF THE GARAGE DOOR FAILS EITHER OF THESE TESTS HAVE A QUALIFIED GARAGE DOOR PROFESSIONAL ADJUST OR REPAIR THE
26. m B1 x4 B2x4 B3x2 Lag Screw Bolt Self Tapping Screw 9 o B4 x 1 B5 x 1 Clevis Pin Clevis Pin B9 x1 B6 x3 B8 x4 Clevis Pin Hitch Pin Locknut C2 x4 C3 x 20 C5x4 Wire Clip Wire Holder Wood Screw IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of severe injury or death READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Check with the door manufacturer to determine if additional reinforcement is required to support the door prior to installation of the garage door opener Install garage door opener only on a properly balanced garage door An improperly balanced door could cause serious injury Have a qualified service person make repairs to garage door cables spring assemblies and other hardware before installing the opener Remove all ropes and disable all locks connected to the garage door before installing opener If possible install the door opener 7 feet or more above the floor Mount the emergency release handle 6 feet above floor Shown on the right is an overall view of a completed garage door opener system installed on a sectional door The arrangement is similar for 6 7 8 9 Do not connect the opener to source of power until this manual instructs you to do so Locate the wall console or wall button I Within sight of the garage door II Out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet Ill Away from all moving parts of the door Place Entrapment Warning Label on wal
27. mode Does remote indicator light glow when remote button is pressed If not replace the battery Has the opener learned the code of the remote Repeat remote programming steps on page 25 Door does not open completely Door does not close completely Is something obstructing the door Remove obstructions only after ensuring door area is free of persons and any other objects If door has been working properly but now doesn t open all the way reset the travel limit adjustment Ensure to run a complete opening and closing cycles to reset the force adjustment as well Follow instructions on page 20 Is something obstructing the safety beam sensor Ensure the receiving beam sensor s LED is on Is something obstructing the door Remove obstructions only after ensuring door area is free of persons and any other objects If door has been working properly but now doesn t open all the way reset the travel limit adjustment Ensure to run a complete opening and closing cycles to reset the force adjustment as well Follow instructions on page 20 Opener light stays on It is normal for the opener s light to stay on for about 3 minutes after each activation If the opener s light was turned on by the light button on the Wall Console it will stay on until the light button is pressed again to turn the light off Opener activates by itself Check all remotes programmed into the opener Check for items pres
28. owed immediately notify doctor 12 volt alkaline battery size 23A included Wall Button Press the push button or the large button on the wall Large Button console to activate the garage door opener On the Wall Console there are 2 additional features 1 Light Feature Q 2 Lock Feature The light button can be used to turn the opener light on or off The automatic timer is ignored meaning the light will remain on until the button is pressed again Push Button The lock button also known as Vacation Button can be used to lock out all remote control transmitters The door can still be activated by wall control panel Simply slide the switch to the locked position 2 the opener will ignore all the radio signals To unlock slide the switch to the unlocked position h 23 OPERATION To Open the Door Manually In case of a power failure or if the door becomes obstructed A WARN N G pull the red trolley release handle to disengage the opener from the door To prevent possible serious injury or death from a falling garage door Flip the trolley release level up and raise or lower the door to re engage the opener If possible use emergency release handle to disengage trolley only when garage door is closed Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door falling rapidly and or unexpectedly Use caution if the door is open while disengag
29. r reaches either one of these preset positions the door will stop Since most doors require a different travel limit setting you must set the travel limits in order for the opener to work properly Set the Up Down Limits 1 Press and hold the SET button for 5 seconds until the red LED starts to flash Note Yellow LED will flash for the first 5 seconds do not release SET button during this period 2 Press the Up and Down button to set either the fully open position or the fully closed position Depends on which travel limits you want to program first 3 Once the door is at the desired position press SET Red LED will be on steadily You have set the first travel limit 4 Set the other travel limit by pressing Up or Down again Once the door is at the desired position press SET Red LED will be off 5 You have completed setting the travel limits Please follow the procedures below to open and close the door for a complete cycle in order to set the opening and closing force Note You can first program the up travel limits then the down travel limits or vice versa It will not make a difference Note Ensure the trolley is in the engaged position with the chain traveler while adjusting the travel limits Automatic Opening Closing Force Adjustment The opener will adjust the opening and closing force auto matically so it operates at the most efficient setting To allow the opener to adjust the op
30. r to the center of the door Secure the wires to the wall with wire holders Run the wires along the top of the T rail and secure them with 4 wire clips provided Wire Holder Y C3x1 QO Connect the Wires to the Opener Twist like colored wires together Connect the wires to the Safety Sensor terminals Wires are not polarity sensitivity either wire to either terminals o o o Ble T elle Up Down Leam set Wall Button Safety Beam Backup Battery Red White Power Travel Learn 000 Actual Size AAA gt C2 C3 18 INSTALL SAFETY BEAM SENSOR Q Check the Safety Beam Sensor LED Plug in the opener The receiving sensor Indicator LED indicator LED green color should glow steadily if the wiring and alignment are correct The transmitting sensor indicator LED red color will glow steadily regardless t of alignment or obstruction Loosen Tighten this Wing Nut to align the sensors O Align the Safety Beam Sensor If the receiver LED is off dim or flickering while the invisible light beam path is not obstructed alignment is required Receiving Sensor Green LED Transmitting Sensor Green Light Red LED On Beam Aligned No Obstructions Red Light Off Beam Not Aligned Or Obstruction Sensors Need Alignment im Flickering Sensors Need Ali
31. ring the first opening and closing cycle Therefore it is important to pay attention not to obstruct the door during the first opening and closing cycle after adjusting the travel limits The opener has now finished adjusting the opening and closing force Note During the force adjustment do not obstruct the door s travel or the safety beam sensor In order to readjust the opening closing force you must first enter travel limit adjustment Force adjustment will proceed automatically after travel limit adjustment sequence ADJUSTMENTS Test Safety Reversal System EA EE Er With the door fully open place a 1 1 2 3 8cm board or a EEE 2X4 laid flat on the floor centered under the garage door baa Close the door by pressing the push button ES After making contact with the board door must stop on da striking the obstruction then reverse to the fully open position 2X4 If the door fails to reverse If the door stops on the obstruction re adjust the down travel limit as it is not traveling far enough in the down direction Repeat the test until the door reverses on striking the obstruction Test Safety Beam Sensor System To test the safety beam sensor system open the door to the fully open position 1 Place an obstacle such as the opener carton to break the safety infrared beam 2 Press the push button to close the door 3 The door should not move more than an inch and t
32. se For warranty service and shipping instructions contact 1 800 304 1187 Devices must be sent to the Company at owner s expense and be accompanied with statement of defect and proof of purchase This warranty is conditioned on the following 1 The Company must be notified within the period of the warranty from the date of purchase and have been given the opportunity of inspection by return of any alleged defective product free and clear of all liens and encumbrances to the Company or its distributor and 2 The product must not have been abused misused or improperly maintained and or repaired during such period and 3 Such defect has not been caused by corrosion or exposure to other than ordinary wear and tear THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED The Company s maximum liability hereunder is limited to the purchased price of the product In no event shall the Company be liable for any consequential indirect incidental or special damages of any nature arising from the sale or use of the product whether based in contract tort strict liability or otherwise Note Some states do not allow limitations on incidental or consequential damages or how long an implied warranty lasts so that the above limitations may not fully apply This warranty gives spec
33. sing on any remote s button If a remote has been stolen erase the opener s memory Refer to page 25 to prevent the lost remote from activating the opener Re program the remaining remotes into the opener Refer to page 25 Check the wiring between the wall button and the opener Look for any wire holder that have cut into the wire s insulation or wire that has been pinched by another object Replace any bad wiring Examine the wiring at the opener s terminals and at the wall button s terminals Look for any wire strands that are close to or touching adjacent terminals 26 TROUBLE SHOOTING Door reverses for no The door hardware may be binding causing the close door force apparent reason setting to be exceeded Disengage the trolley and manually check the door movement and balance Lubricate the door hardware as recommended by the garage door manufacturer Re adjust the travel limits and force adjustments to ensure the automatic force adjustment is set properly Ensure the safety beam sensor is securely fastened and no sun light is shinning directly onto the receiving sensor Opener is noisy Adjust the chain tension Refer to page 7 Lubricate the door hardware as recommended by the garage door manufacturer Opener won t work due to Use the emergency release handle to disconnect the opener from the power failure door The door can be opened or closed manually until power is restored 2
34. t before removing cover Be sure the power cord is unplugged Remove the 4 side screws and the bottom cover of the opener O Permanent Wiring Remove the Bushing Be sure the power cord is unplugged Cut the cord about 2 above the bushing Remove the bushing with pliers 16 CONNECT THE OPENER TO POWER 5 Permanent Wiring Hardwire the Opener Connect the conduit to the opener with the proper termination Green Ground Connect conduit wiring to opener wiring with wire nuts Not Provided Install the bottom cover and screws A WARN N G O Identify the Transmitter and the Receiver Be sure power is not connected to the garage door opener while installing the safety beam sensor The safety beam sensor must be installed and aligned properly This safety device must not be disabled The safety infrared sensor must not be installed higher than 6 15cm above the garage floor The unit has red LED is the transmitting sensor The unit has green LED is the receiving sensor Avoid sun light shinning directly into the receiving sensor AA Important Information The safety beam sensor can detect obstacle in the Note Receiving sensor has path of its invisible beam When the beam is obstructed while the door is a label marking Receive closing the door will stop immediately and reverse to the fully open position on the wire and the
35. uraged 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 C Tested To Comply With FCC Standards If you would like to order Skylink s products or have difficulty getting them to work or download latest information and user manual 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 CUSTOMER SERVICE 17 Sheard Avenue Brampton Ontario Canada L6Y 1J3 Tel 905 456 8883 Fax 905 456 7819 Email support skylinkhome com 2009 SKYLINK GROUP 29 Limited Warranty Skylink Group the Company warrants to the original purchaser that products delivered hereunder will be free of defects in material and workmanship for the period listed below from the date of purchase Electronics 4 Mechanical 1 Year Motor 6 Years The Company within said period shall at its option either repair or replace free of charge any product or part thereof found upon the Company s inspection to be so defective and will return the repaired or replaced product to the purchaser at Company s expen
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