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E.T. Systems Challenger MKIII Installer Manual

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INSTALLER'S MANUAL
AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR OPENER
REVISED DATE: March 2004

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  • Page 1 INSTALLER’S MANUAL AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR OPENER REVISED DATE: March 2004...

  • Page 2: Troubleshooting

    1 . W H A T ’ S I N T H E B O X A l i s t o f c o n t e n t s y o u w i l l r e c e i v e w i t h t h i s p r o d u c t a n d t e c h n i c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s 2 .
  • Page 3 MOTORHEAD : · 1 x Motorhead - complete · 1 x installer’s m a n u a l · 1 x user’s m a n u a l In sealed bag: · 4 x M 6 x 7 5 m m h e x a g o n a l b o l t s ·...
  • Page 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Motor - 220v AC 50Hz - 2 Amp single-phase - Thermal overload protection - Intermittent duty cycle Drive assembly - Worm reduction gearbox - Sprocket and chain driven Traveling speed: - 8.6 metres/ minute (approx.) Operating temperature: - 0°C – 50°C Control system: - Microprocessor controlled - On-board 2-channel receiver with...
  • Page 5 · 1 , 2 o r 3 b u t t o n t r a n s m i t t e r s ( r e m o t e c o n t r o l s ) ·...
  • Page 6 · electric hammer-action drill · 1 3 m m m a s o n r y b i t · 5 m m w o o d b i t · 1 0 m m s p a n n e r / wrench ·...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL A GARAGE DOOR OPERATOR, PLEASE BE CERTAIN YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE FOLLOWING: 1. CHECK THAT THE GARAGE DOOR IS MECHANICALLY SOUND AS PER MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. Points to inspect (general to all makes of doors): ·...
  • Page 8 4 . I N S P E C T T H E S P I N E ( T O P E D G E ) O F T H E D O O R f o r w e a k n e s s e s s u c h a s c r a c k s o r w o o d - k n o t s .
  • Page 9 Before starting your installation, check that you have the correct tools required for your type of installation. Check that your Challenger garage door operator kit is complete. STEP 1 - ASSEMBLE THE DRAWBAR TO THE MOTORHEAD Using the 4 M6 x 75mm hexagonal bolts and 6mm washers, tighten your motorhead unit to the drawbar’s geared and splined back-end, by...
  • Page 10 H I G H E S T P O I N T O F T R A V E L Figure 10.1 TIP-UP TYPE DOORS...
  • Page 11 STEP 2 - MOUNTING THE LINK ARM AND DOOR MOUNT BRACKET TIP UP TYPE DOOR (refer to diagram on page 10) Locate and mark the center position of the spine (top edge) of the door. Figure 11.1 While holding the door mount bracket in place on the centre position, mark the mounting hole positions.
  • Page 12 H I G H E S T P O I N T O F D O O R T R A V E L D O O R B R A C K E T L E V E L W I T H R O L L E R I N T O P B R A C K E T 5 0 m m Figure 12.1...
  • Page 13 O V E R H E A D S E C T I O N A L T Y P E D O O R (refer to diagram on page 12) L o c a t e a n d m a r k o f f t h e c e n t r e p o s i t i o n o n t h e i n s i d e f a s c i a o n t h e s p i n e ( t o p e d g e ) o f t h e t o p p a n e l o f t h e d o o r , in...
  • Page 14 S T E P 3 - D E T E R M I N I N G T H E M O U N T I N G P O S I T I O N , A N D M O U N T I N G O F T H E DRAWBAR FRONT-END T I P U P T Y P E D O O R ( R e f e r t o d i a g r a m o n p a g e 10) O V E R H E A D S E C T I O N A L T Y P E D O O R ( R e f er to diagram o n p a g e 12)
  • Page 15 S T E P 4 - D E T E R M I N I N G M O U N T I N G P O S I T I O N O F M O T O R H E A D U N I T T I P U P T Y P E D O O R ( R e f e r t o d i a g r a m o n p a g e 1 0 ) O V E R H E A D S E C T I O N A L T Y P E D O O R ( R e f e r t o d i a g r a m o n p a g e 1 2 ) W i t h t h e d o o r i n t h e c l o s e d p o s i t i o n , f a s t e n f r o n t - e n d m o u l d i n g i n t o w a l l...
  • Page 16 S T E P 5 - M O U N T I N G M O T O R H E A D U N I T A N D H A N G I N G S T R A P S M e a s u r e , c u t a n d p r e p a r e t h e h a n g i n g s t r a p s a c c o r d i n g t o t h e t y p e o f f i x e d s t r u c t u r e o r r a f t e r t o w h i c h t h e u n i t i s t o b e m o u n t e d .
  • Page 17 E X T E R N A L R E C E I V E R Figure 17.1 To (+) of receiver To (-) and/ or com of receiver 200mA max. (BT) From N/O or neg. out of receiver B E A M S Figure 17.2 To (+) of beams To (-) and/ or com of beams...
  • Page 18 W A L L C O N S O L E Figure 18.1 (+) RED (C) BLACK/ BLUE (L) GREEN (BT) WHITE PROGRAMMING Figure 18.2 PRG JUMPER RECEIVER (B) (L) PCB BUTTON PROGRAMMING PRG L.E.D.
  • Page 19 A U T O - C L O S E Figure 19.1 AUTO-CLOSE JUMPER PRG JUMPER L O A D P O T Figure 19.2 LOAD POT...
  • Page 20 Setting up the open and closed positions The Challenger MKIII relies on magnetic limits switches for the open and close positions and uses intelligent profiling of the door’s operation for the overload (sensitivity) function...
  • Page 21 Press and release the button on the PCB or use the transmitter which has been pre-programmed in PROGRAMMING THE TRANSMITTER INTO THE ONBOARD RECEIVER (FIg 18.2). The door will start closing. When the door reaches the closed position, use the PCB button or the TX to stop the door.
  • Page 22 - anticlockwise for a lower load/ obstruction sensing. *NB. The Challenger MKIII gives three 1 second beeps warning before closing. The first operation after adjustment If 10 seconds were counted off, then of the load will produce the...
  • Page 23 The Challenger has been designed as a low maintenance operator there- fore almost no maintenance is required. However, please bear the following points in mind: In order to ensure maximum life of the Challenger, it is recommended that the drawbar and chain be cleaned and lightly oiled (no grease) once every six months.
  • Page 24 In all cases of testing, remove all wires from the (+), (C), (L), (Bt) and (Bm) terminals first. If unit operates correctly after completing this, begin re-wiring one at a time until the problem manifests again. Unit is dead Check 220V AC mains is AC fail or fuse blown present Check mains fuse 5Amp...
  • Page 25 No range from transmitter Crosstalk between external Check for an external receiver and onboard receiver close to unit. Move receiver external receiver 2m - 4m away. Match the frequency to the Incorrect frequency receiver transmitter Change remote control system Another transmitter frequency transmitting - frequency blocked...
  • Page 26 When AUT jumper replaced for auto-close operation, unit beeps 3 times and auto-opens Motor and limits configu- Swop motor reverse and ration in reverse forward wiring and swop limit switch wiring as per page 9. Unit will not close Remove obstacle from door Beams input triggered travel Check beam alignment...
  • Page 27 Door stops and reverses while openinng or stops and remains stopped while closing. This happens when door senses an obstruction. Motor and limits configura- Swop motor reverse and tion in reverse forward wiring and swop limit switch wiring as per page 9. Door closes then re-opens immediately Door is closing too far and Reset close limit and re-...
  • Page 28 Unit runs fine for a while then will not operate for a time Motor has overheated Re-specify the motor make due to extended use. The and model for high-duty thermal cutout is now cycle (heavy traffic) active. application NOTE: This unit is not designed for heavy traffic, rather for domestic Use timed switching device...
  • Page 29 E.T. Systems. · E.T. Systems reserves the right to refuse the return of said goods or to levy a 10% handling fee on goods correctly supplied. ·...
  • Page 30 N O T E S DATE OF PURCHASE S E R I A L N U M B E R Specifications are subject to change without notice. www.et.co.za...

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