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Water Resistant Roll Up Door Opener
DOMINATOR
TM
®
ShedMaster
Instruction Manual
(Instruction d'Installation)
Conforms to UL 325
4008033
Certified to CSA
C22.2 No.247
Doc # 160089_01
Part # 86368
Released 15/11/18

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  • Page 1 Water Resistant Roll Up Door Opener DOMINATOR ® ShedMaster Instruction Manual (Instruction d’Installation) Conforms to UL 325 4008033 Certified to CSA C22.2 No.247 Doc # 160089_01 Part # 86368 Released 15/11/18...
  • Page 2 WARNING!: It is vital for the safety of persons to follow all instructions. Failure to comply with the installation instructions and the safety warnings may result in serious personal injury and/or property and remote control opener damage. Please save these instructions for future reference. ELECTROCUTION!: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a grounding type plug that has a third (grounding) pin.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    © Copyright 2017 Table of Contents Installation Instructions 1. Safety Information 6.9 Safety Testing 6.9.1 Testing the Close Cycle 2. Specifications 6.9.2 Testing the Open Cycle 3. Kit Contents 6.9.3 To Increase Force Pressure 4. Setup Requirements 6.9.4 To Decrease Force Pressure 4.1 The Opener: 6.9.5 To Recall Factory Set Force 4.2 Unsuitable Door Types...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    1. Safety Information Please read these important safety rules WARNING! These safety alert symbols indicate personal • This operator should be installed in accordance with relevant US and safety property damage instruction exists. Canada Standards. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. • Place the attached Entrapment Warning Label on wall next to wall This automatic garage door operator is designed and tested mounted transmitter, within sight of door.
  • Page 5 © Copyright 2017 Sécurité Lisez attentivement ces règles de AVERTISSEMENT ! sécurité. pictogrammes indiquent consigne • Cet appareil doit être installé conformément aux normes US et sécurité pour personnes biens. canadiennes en vigueur. LISEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS ATTENTIVEMENT. • Placez l’étiquette avertissant du risque de se faire piéger sur le mur à...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    2. Specifications ® Technical Specifications DOMINATOR ShedMaster GDO-8V3 Power supply 120Va.c. 60Hz Maximum door opening Width: 5500mm Height: 2700mm Maximum Door Weight: 100kg 16.5m 2 Door Area: Door must be well balanced and able to be operated by hand, as per warranty conditions and standard AS/NZS 4505:2012 Minimum sideroom 40mm...
  • Page 7: Kit Contents

    © Copyright 2017 3. Kit Contents 1. 1 x GDO-8V3 drive unit Fastner Bag 6. 2 x Nilock Nut 2. 1 x Safety Beam Kit 7. 2 x 3/16 x 1/2 flat washers 3. 1 x PTX-5 Transmitters 8. 2 x Pan Head Screw M4 x 50 4.
  • Page 8: Setup Requirements

    4. Setup Requirements 4.1 The Opener: a. MUST BE installed in a dry position, protected from weather. (Moisture or corrosion not covered by W arranty) b. Is factory set for RIGHT HAND SIDE installation (from inside garage), but capable of LEFT HAND SIDE installation. c.
  • Page 9: Opener Safety & Security

    © Copyright 2017 5. Opener Safety & Security 5.1 Your Door CAN NOT be used by the opener when: MANUAL RELEASE a. There is a locking device installed. b. There is a power failure. 5.2 Your Door CAN be used when: WARNING! When operating the manual a.
  • Page 10: Before Installation

    6. Before Installation IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING - To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: (1) READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. (2) Install only on a properly operating and balanced garage door. An improperly balanced door has the potential to inflict severe injury.
  • Page 11: Fit The Weight Bar

    © Copyright 2017 6.1 Door Preparation 6.1.1 Prepare the Door: a. Clean the guides if there is any oil or wax present using a suitable white spirit. The only lubricant suitable for use on door guides is silicon spray. DO NOT use WD-40, RP-7, petroleum grease, or similar.
  • Page 12: Pinning The Door

    6.3 Pinning the Door 6.3.1 Pinning the Door to the drum: Screw into the NOTE: Pinning of the door is mandatory and is primarily required in order for low part of the inherent entrapment protection to function properly. Pinning the door’s grove curtain to its drum maintains security when the opener is closed.
  • Page 13: Mounting The Opener

    © Copyright 2017 6.5 Mounting the Opener 6.5.1 Raising the Door: a. When in position, remove the U-bolt (or bolts) and saddle from the door bracket. b. Lift the door up and away from the wall until clear of the door bracket, (Fig 6.6) before lowering the door to rest on the door stand or prop.
  • Page 14: Safety Beam Installation

    6.6 Safety Beam Installation WARNING! The Safety Beam must be installed and connected before the travel limits are set. The Opener will not operate without connected Safety Beam. 6.6.1 Mounting the beam A Safety Photo Electric (PE) Beam extends across the door opening. This Beam is designed to detect an obstruction while the door is closing and to Fig.
  • Page 15: Setting The Datum

    © Copyright 2017 6.7 Setting the Datum WARNING!Use caution when operating the manual release with the door open since it may fall rapidly due to weak or broken springs, or an improperly balanced door. CAUTION! Do not disengage the opener to manual operation with children, persons or any objects including motor vehicles within the doorway.
  • Page 16: Setting The Travel Limits

    6.8 Setting the Travel Limits WARNING! In setting the close limit position, do not force the door into the floor with excessive force, as this can interfere with the ease of operation of the manual release mechanism. 6.8.1 Initial Preparation: a.
  • Page 17: Safety Testing

    © Copyright 2017 6.9 Safety Testing 6.9.1 Testing the Close Cycle CAUTION: Take care when completing a safety test. Failure to follow this warning a. Press the OPERATE button to open the door.. can result in serious personal injury and/or b.
  • Page 18: Attach Warning Labels

    6.10 Attach Warning Labels 6.10.1 Placement of Warning labels • Attach the entrapment warning label on the wall near the door control with tacks or staples at a minimum hright of 5 feet above floors, landings, steps or other adjacent walking surface so shall children are not able to reach it.
  • Page 19 © Copyright 2017 6.12 Coding a Transmitter TRANSMITTERS COMPLIANCE STATEMENT TRANSMITTERS COMPLY WITH ALL UNITED STATES AND CANADIAN LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AS OF THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE. TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15 AND OR RSS 210 OF INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) RULES, ADJUSTMENT OR MODIFICATIONS OF THIS RECEIVER AND / OR TRANSMITTER ARE PROHIBITED, EXCEPT FOR CHANGING THE CODE SETTING OR REPLACING THE BATTERY.
  • Page 20: Coding A Transmitter

    6.12 Coding a Transmitter 6.12.1 Storing the Transmitter Code The opener can only operated from remote control transmitters that have been programmed into its memory. Up to 64 codes can be stored in the memory. a. Press and hold the DOOR CODE button. b.
  • Page 21: Operation Instructions

    © Copyright 2017 7. Operation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH: (1) READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. (2) NEVER LET CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY WITH DOOR CONTROLS. KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
  • Page 22: How To Use Your Operator

    7.1 How to Use Your Operator For maximum efficiency of your operator, your CAUTION! Activate the operator only when the door is in full view, garage door must be in good operating condition. free of obstructions and with the operator properly adjusted. No An annual service of your garage door by door one should enter or leave the garage while the door is in motion.
  • Page 23: User Operating Controls

    © Copyright 2017 7.2 User Operating Controls Button Function 1. OPERATE Opens/stops/closes the door 2. CODING LED (Red) Flashes when a code is being stored or when the transmitter button is pressed 3. DOOR CODE (Blue) Is used for storing or erasing transmitter buttons for door operation 4.
  • Page 24: User Maintenance Instruction

    8. User Maintenance Instruction CAUTION! Frequently examine the installation, in WARNING! Run the Safety Testing procedures particular cables, springs and mountings, for signs of MONTHLY in Section 6.9 to ensure garage door wear, damage or imbalance. DO NOT USE if repair or is fit for use.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    © Copyright 2017 9. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy The opener does not The opener does not have power Plug a device of similar voltage (e.g. a hairdryer) into work from the transmitter the power point and check that it is OK The battery in the transmitter is flat Replace the battery The opener has been put into...
  • Page 26: Customer Agreement & Warranty

    10. Customer Agreement & Warranty PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND EACH PROVISION. THIS AGREEMENT REQUIRES THE USE OF ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, RATHER THAN JURY TRIALS OR CLASS ACTIONS, AND ALSO LIMITS THE REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO YOU IN THE EVENT OF A DISPUTE.
  • Page 27 © Copyright 2017 2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY. 3. The arbitration will be governed by the Commercial Arbitration Rules and You must respect the intellectual property rights of ATA, our third-party content providers, the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer Related Disputes (collectively, and any other owner of intellectual property whose protected property may appear on “AAA Rules”) of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), as modified any website and/or dialogue box controlled by ATA or accessed through the ATA’...
  • Page 28 Automatic Technology America VIneyard Centre II, 1452 Hughes Road, Grapevine, Texas 76051, United States of America P: +1 817 873 5076 W: www.ata-america.com...

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