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Summary of Contents for Airlift Doors XRS Series
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XRS Parts List A: Door Assembly B: Left Hand Track C: Right Hand Track D: Aluminum Cover w/Support Bar E: Vinyl Cover w/Support Bar F: Single Support Bar G: Double Support Bar w/Seal H: Bearings I: XRS Opener J: Opener Mounting Brackets (2) K: Shaft Collar L: PVC Shaft Spacer Not Pictured...
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Please read through these instructions before beginning installation of the door. Only trained professional door installers should attempt installation of the XRS series doors from Airlift Doors, Inc. Some steps in this process require lifting up to 200 lbs and we strongly recommend using a mechanical lift or 3 people with proper lifting and safety equipment.
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Please read all instructions prior to beginning installation. Use caution, improper installation of door can cause severe injury or death. Door to be installed by qualified CAUTION personnel utilizing proper safety equipment. STEP 1 - MEASURE DOOR OPENING AND FLOOR TO CEILING HEIGHT The door tracks have been pre-cut at the factory to match ceiling measurements given to us at the time of the order.
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STEP 4 - MOUNT LEFT HAND TRACK cont... 4-2: Level the track and mount to the door jamb at the midpoint of the track using only 1 anchor at this time. The remaining anchors will be used in a later step. STEP 5 - MOUNT RIGHT HAND TRACK 5-1: Repeat step 4 for the right hand track assembly.
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STEP 7 - MOUNT VINYL COVER SUPPORT BAR cont... 7-2: Using two people, lift the support bar with the cover attached and fasten it to each bearing plate using two 5/16” x 1” bolts. The bar will mount to the outer most mounting hole at the top of each plate. DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS AT THIS POINT.
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STEP 9 - INSTALL DOOR ASSEMBLY DO NOT REMOVE THE ROPES FROM THE DOOR ASSEMBLY YET. THE DOOR NEEDS TO REMAIN ROLLED UP UNTIL A LATER STEP!! CAUTION **IMPORTANT** USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN LIFTING THE ROLLED DOOR ASSEMBLY INTO PLACE. DOOR WEIGHT IS APPROXIMATELY 160-200 LBS. LIFTING THE DOOR IMPROPERLY AND/OR USING LESS THAN THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF PEOPLE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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STEP 10 - INSTALL BEARINGS 10-1: Slide bearing onto shaft. LIft the shaft slightly to align the the bearing mounting holes with the pre-installed 3/8” bolts. Slide the bearing onto the mounting bolts until it is against the retaining nut. (FIG.
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STEP 12 - MOUNT BOTTOM SUPPORT BAR 12-1: Install the outer, bottom support bar to each bearing plate using (2) 5/16” x 1” bolts. (FIG. 12A) FIG. 12A STEP 13 - INSTALL COVER BOLTS 13-1: Lay the double wide support bar flat on the ground with the black rubber seal on top. 13-2: Slide (5) 1/4”X1/2”...
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STEP 15 - COMPLETE VINYL COVER INSTALL 15-1: Pull the front vinyl cover down and wrap it around the bottom support bars. (FIG. 15A) 15-2: Adjust the location of the 1/4” bolts in the bottom slot of the double support bar so they are aligned with the 5 grommets in the bottom edge of the vinyl cover.
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STEP 17 - OPENER INSTALLATION 17-1: Unpack the opener and lay it flat on the ground. 17-2: Determine which side of the opener to attach the mounting brackets. **NOTE** When the opener is mounted, the black electronics cover will be facing away from the wall. (FIG’s. 17A & 17B) FIG.
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STEP 17 - OPENER INSTALLATION continued..17-6: Rotate the door shaft with a vice grip until the keyway of the shaft is in line with the key slot in the opener. (FIG. 17E) 17-7: Insert the opener key into the keyway and key slot and push it in until approximately 1/4” is sticking out.
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STEP 17 - OPENER INSTALLATION continued..17-9: Mount and wire your door control according to the wiring insert included in your installation packet. 17-10: Proceed to step 18 when wiring is complete. STEP 18 - INSTALL PHOTO EYES 18-1: Using the aluminum mounting brackets provided, first mount each photo eye to a bracket. 18-2: Next, mount the brackets to the door track approximately 2 ft above the floor as shown below.
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STEP 19 - OPENER ADJUSTMENTS continued..19-1: The first step is to adjust the opener run at the desired speed. This is done by using the UP/DOWN arrows on the face of the VFD inside the control box. (FIG. 19A) UP arrow increases opener speed Digital readout shows current opener speed as a percentage of the maximum speed.
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STEP 19 - OPENER ADJUSTMENTS continued..19-5: Press the open button and then stop the door approximately 12” below the desired opening height. 19-6: Loosen the set screw on the Open Limit Cam (Innermost Green Cam) and rotate it clockwise until the limit switch is pressed in from below.
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STEP 20 - MOTOR COVER INSTALL (OPTIONAL) 20-4: Level the motor cover and fasten the mounting bracket to the mounting bolts using a large 1-1/2” washer, a 3/8” lock washer, and a 3/8” nut. 20-5: Drill a 1/4” hole through the side of the door track using the hole in the 90 deg mounting bracket as a guide.
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XRS Plus Model Wiring Instructions 1. Each control must be supplied by its own 20amp / 120v power. Wire this power directly to the 120v terminals at the bottom right hand of the terminal block. 2. 3~240v wiring from control box to motor must be minimum 12AWG / Stranded wire. This wire is not included with the opener system and must be supplied by others.
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XRS Plus Model Wiring Schematic (See attached instructions for additional information) Prewired “Pigtail” Supplied By Airlift **Yellow, Blue, Brown, Red, & Orange Wires are only used when additional inputs are required. If additional inputs regarding door position are needed please contact our technical support department for wiring instructions.
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Banner Infrared Safety Eyes BLUE (24V+) QS303E QS30VR3R BROWN (24V-) Emitter Eye Receiver Eye YELLOW (COMM) WHITE (OPEN) WHITE...
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