Automatic Technology GDO-8 Shed Master Installation Instructions Manual
Automatic Technology GDO-8 Shed Master Installation Instructions Manual

Automatic Technology GDO-8 Shed Master Installation Instructions Manual

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GDO-8 Shed Master®
Weather Resistant Roll Up Door Opener
Featuring TrioCode
Technology
Technical Document
Installation Manual
1.01
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14 Dec 2011
English
Part # 13242 (Manual)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS | OWNERS COPY

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  • Page 1 GDO-8 Shed Master® Weather Resistant Roll Up Door Opener Featuring TrioCode ™ Technology Technical Document Installation Manual 1.01 14 Dec 2011 English Part # 13242 (Manual) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS | OWNERS COPY...
  • Page 2 Automatic Technology Australia Roll Up Garage Door Opener in accordance with these installation instructions.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    GDO-8 Shed Master ® Roll Up Garage Door Opener Important Safety Instructions Features Operating Controls Package Contents Before Installation Mounting The Opener Setting Limits Safety Obstruction Force Test Adjusting Safety Obstruction Forces Coding Transmitters Remote Code Set Procedure Deleting Transmitters...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    PE Beam. In most countries PE Beams are mandatory on all garage doors fi tted with automatic openers. For a small additional outlay Automatic Technology recommends that PE Beams be installed with the GDO-8 Shed Master ® ensuring additional safety and peace of mind.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Instructions The GDO-8 Shed Master ® is not intended for use by young children or infi rm people without adequate supervision. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the remote transmitters or the GDO-8 Shed Master ® .
  • Page 6: Features

    Even if two of the three signals are jammed, the system will still work. Security Code Store The GDO-8 Shed Master® Roll up Garage Door Opener uses revolutionary technology to securely store eight (8) different TrioCode™ transmitters in its memory. Weatherproof Design The opener’s control board is housed in a weather-proof enclosure rated to IP24.
  • Page 7 The opener has an input for a PE beam to be connected for extra safety protection. Secure Light Module (optional) An external secure light module is available to connect to the GDO-8 Shed Master ® opener. The light stays on for approximately four minutes after the operation of opener.
  • Page 8: Operating Controls

    Operating Controls Prog input is used for the connection of the Automatic Technology PG-3 Universal Programmer for the purpose of editing control and receiver functions. PE Connector is used to connect PE Beams Status LED (yellow) indicates when the datum adjustment screw has reached correct position.
  • Page 9 Operating Controls Owner Installation Instructions GDO-8 Shed Master®...
  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents GDO-8 Shed Master® drive unit TrioCode™ Transmitter pack (Pack includes two keyring transmitters and batteries) Weight bar (not included in some models) Pan head screw M4x50mm (not included in some models) Nilock hex nut M4 (not included in some models) Flat washer I.D.
  • Page 11: Before Installation

    – remove the protective backing of the double sided tape and install the locking bar covers Door side guide over the holes in each door guide. Locking bar hole fi g Double sided tape Owner Installation Instructions GDO-8 Shed Master®...
  • Page 12: Mounting The Opener

    Mounting The Opener 4. Fixing drive unit to the door The GDO-8 Shed Master ® can be fi xed to the roll up Remove U bolt garage door in a variety of ways. Described below is one method of fi xing. Make sure there is enough side room to slide the drive assembly onto shaft.
  • Page 13: Setting Limits

    MINUS (-) and PLUS (+) drive buttons are being used and travel limits are not set. IMPORTANT NOTE: The OPERATE button will not function until the open and close limits positions are set. Owner Installation Instructions GDO-8 Shed Master®...
  • Page 14 Press and hold the MINUS (-) button for six (6) seconds until you hear three beeps and the CLOSE LIMIT LED starts to fl ash. Release the CLOSE button. Repeat Step 6.4 to set new travel limit positions. GDO-8 Shed Master® Owner Installation Instructions...
  • Page 15 There is no need to re-code the transmitter used for setting the limit positions. After the limits are set the transmitter will automatically reset to normal operation. Go to STEP 8 on page 16 and test the Safety Obstruction Force. Owner Installation Instructions GDO-8 Shed Master®...
  • Page 16: Safety Obstruction Force Test

    fi rmly and the door should stop. IMPORTANT WARNING: If the test fails, there may be a problem with the door, discontinue use, put the door into manual operation and call for service. GDO-8 Shed Master® Owner Installation Instructions...
  • Page 17: Adjusting Safety Obstruction Forces

    Adjusting safety obstruction force The Safety Obstruction Force is calculated automatically and set in memory on the GDO-8 Shed Master ® . It is usually not necessary to adjust the Safety Obstruction Force. The only time the force may need to be increased is due to environmental conditions, for example, windy or dusty areas, and areas with extreme temperature changes.
  • Page 18: Coding Transmitters

    Press one of the four (4) buttons on the transmitter for two (2) seconds, pause for two (2) seconds, then press the same button again for two (2) seconds. Release DOOR CODE button. Press the transmitter button to test the light. GDO-8 Shed Master® Owner Installation Instructions...
  • Page 19: Remote Code Set Procedure

    10.5 Confi rm transmitter button to be coded Press the same button again (within 10 seconds) for confi rmation. 10.6 Test operation The new transmitter button should now function as the existing transmitter. transmitter PRESS fi g Owner Installation Instructions GDO-8 Shed Master®...
  • Page 20: Deleting Transmitters

    Operate button on the opener to confi rm the door press and hold Plus does not move. (+) button on the opener and pre coded OSC button on the To unlock the control panel repeat the above steps. transmitter GDO-8 Shed Master® Owner Installation Instructions...
  • Page 21: Pe Beam And Final Setup

    Transmitter Model PE-2 sensor (optional) Locate the PE Beam in a strategic location within doorway. Automatic Technology recommends 150mm 2K2, 0.25 WATT RESISTOR above the fl oor level and as close as possible to the door opening, inside the garage. Connect the wires from the PE wiring harness as per Fig.
  • Page 22: Parameters

    Door Code (then power on) & hold until all LEDs Deletes all transmitter stored in memory. are off Set for 2 seconds Re-initialises the Opener to re-calculate force margins Purchased from: Phone: Installed by: Date: Serial No: GDO-8 Shed Master® Owner Installation Instructions...
  • Page 23: Default Settings And Specifi Cations

    CR2032 NOTE: 1. The maximum continuous curtain residential roll up door opening that the GDO-8 Shed Master ® can be installed on is 5500mm wide by 2700mm high. The door must be well balanced. A person of average strength should be able to lift up the door manually with very little effort in case of an emergency.
  • Page 24: Trouble Shooting Guide

    In such an instance please contact your Automatic Technology dealer for an alternative frequency replacement kit. As this is not a warrantable situation but an environmental issue charges may apply for the changeover.
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Date Maintenance performed by Signature Amount Invoice No. Owner Installation Instructions GDO-8 Shed Master®...
  • Page 26: Parts List

    Parts List GDO-8 Shed Master® Owner Installation Instructions...
  • Page 27: Warranty

    (u) acts or omissions of any person (including service providers of the GDO-8 Shed Master® (Product). In particular any loss approved by ATA) other than ATA. or damage caused to other equipment or accessories used 11.
  • Page 28 ® are trademarks of Automatic Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd. No part of this document may be reproduced without prior permission. In an ongoing commitment to product quality we reserve the right to change specifi cation without notice. E&OE. Automatic Technology Pty Ltd...

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