Add-A-Motor D20 Owner's Manual

Model D20 Owner Manual
Automatic motor lifts and lowers
doors in chicken coops, pet
enclosures, etc.
Timer Compatible.
Read Entire Manual Before Using.
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US Patent 4958112 basis
Manufactured by Add-a-Motor, Inc.
Proudly made in the USA from domestic
and imported materials.
FEATURES:
o Motor lifts and lowers chicken coop doors, pet doors, and small mechanisms that move up and down.
o Easily attaches to homemade and pre-made wood, aluminum and plastic doors up to 10 pounds, with openings up to 25".
o Works like a motorized fishing reel. Motor automatically stops at open and closed-door positions you set.
o Includes Door Safety Connector that prevents damage if door is frozen closed or jams.
o Motor operates automatically on a time schedule when plugged into an AC lamp timer switch (Suggested operation switch).
o Solar Power Option: If AC electric power is not available, connect motor to 12-volt battery, timer and solar charger. See below.
o One-Year Warranty. For customers with motors up to 15 years old, we stock do-it-yourself repair parts. See page 4.
TIMER: Choose from following basic types to control your motor. Many brands and features are available.
Outdoor Timer
Timer MUST have a minimum of 2 ON and 2 OFF settings.
Be Sure Timer switch is flipped to "Timer On".
Timer label "rating" MUST include any of the following: "appliance, motor, fan, pump, HP, 1/4 or 1/3". ! NEVER use timer with dimming feature.
See Picture for more detail:
IF YOU HAVE FREQUENT AC ELECTRIC POWER OUTAGES, A UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY (UPS) CAN HELP.
Go to www.add-a-motor.com, select D20 motor, then scroll down and read the section about electric power outages and UPS systems.
SOLAR POWER OPTION: BUILD A BATTERY SYSTEM WITH TIMER AND SOLAR CHARGER FROM FOLLOWING SUPPLIERS. See page 4.
12-volt Battery: www.cabelas.com
12- volt Solar Charger: www.basspro.com
12-volt Timer TM619: www.Amazon.com
Note: Above components successfully used to power D20 motors in remote areas. With solar charger, battery remained charged. Without it, battery
needed periodic charging; more often in winter and northern areas. Not affiliated with any of the sellers.
GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Symbols and notices such as WARNING and CAUTION are for your protection.
Small parts pose swallow-inhalation hazard. During installation keep children, chickens and pets away. If any part of body, hair, or clothing
becomes entangled while motor operates, immediately actuate Stop Switch 2c and unplug Adapter. Product can operate unexpectedly if controlled
by timer or remote control. After installation, check all connections and Lift-String knots. Regularly observe operation to verify it performs to your
expectations. Motor is not a toy. Do not oil. Installation, operation, and service must be performed by an adult using this instruction manual.
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WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, FOLLOW THE ACCOMPANYING INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY TO AVOID MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE.
INDEX
Features:
Timer
Safety Information
How Motor Operates
Installation Steps
Inspection – Ready to use
Timer Operation
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Trouble-Shooting
Warranty
Customer Service
Repair Parts
Battery Connection & Tips
Indoor Lamp Timer
Switch
In Search Window enter " IK-018049 "
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Furnished components
1. Housing
2a. Actuator (Tipped)
2b. Actuator (Flat)
2c. Stop Switch
3.
3 Lift-Reel
Wall Bracket
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5. Lock
6. AC-DC Adapter
7. Lift-String
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Door Safety Connector
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Mounting Screws
Battery including charger (Roughly $30).
12V Charger w/ mount and clips. ($25)
Other models: Google DC to AC Inverter.
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