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- Page 1 Overhead Garage Door Operator Dominator Instruction Manual Conforms to: 4008033 ANSI/CAN/UL325 Tested to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules MODEL: AM800 MODELS: AM808 & AM888 FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY Doc # 160062_09 Part # 13439 Released 24/10/19...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
© Copyright 2017 CONTENTS Overhead Garage Door Operator 1. Safety Information 6.5 Testing & Setting Safety Obstruction Force 2. System Specifications 6.5.1 Testing the Close Cycle 6.5.2 Testing the Open Cycle 3. Operating controls 6.5.3 To Increase Force Pressure 4. Kit Contents 6.5.4 To Decrease Force Pressure 5. -
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. • To reduce the risk of injury to persons – Use this operator only with a sectional door. -
Page 5: System Specifications
© Copyright 2017 2. System Specifications Factory Default Settings Default Step Maximum Maximum motor run time 30 seconds Courtesy light time 3 Minutes approx. Obstruction force margin Auto close time 30 seconds Technical Specifications Model AM800 AM808 AM888 Input Voltage 120Vac / 60Hz 120Vac / 60Hz 120Vac / 60Hz... -
Page 6: Operating Controls
3. Operating controls Fig.3.1 (1) 24V power input connector- (10) Close Limit LED Terminal is used to connect Vac to the control board. Close Limit Red LED illuminates and flashes when the door is (2) 10Amp fuse. closing and remains steady on when the close limit position has 10 Amps fuse to protect the electronic circuit board. -
Page 7: Kit Contents
© Copyright 2017 4. Kit Contents AM808 & AM888 Fig.4.1 AM800 (1) 1 x Drive unit (2) 1 x Wall mount transmitter with battery and screws (3) 2 x Transmitters and batteries (4) 1 x Bent arm door attachment (5) 1 x Straight arm door attachment (6) 1 x Wall bracket TS01 (7) 1 x Door bracket Locator (8) 1 x Door bracket... -
Page 8: Operator Safety & Security
5. Operator Safety & Security 5.1 Manual Door Operation WARNING! When operating the manual release (while To disengage the operator from the door (preferably with the door in the the door is open) the door may fall rapidly due to weak or closed position), pull down on the string handle on an angle towards the door broken springs, or due to being improperly balanced. -
Page 9: Installation Instructions
© Copyright 2017 6. Installation Instructions 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 10: C-Rail Assembly
6.1 C-Rail Assembly 6.1.1 Installing the C-Rail ELECTROCUTION! This operator is not equipped Locate and insert the shaft of drive unit into sprocket as shown in Fig.6.1. for permanent wiring. Contact a qualified electrician Fix the two track brackets with four screws supplied in accessory pack as to install a suitable receptacle if one is not available. -
Page 11: Securing The Powerhead To The Ceiling
© Copyright 2017 6.2 Mounting Operator for a Track Type Door 6.2.4 Securing the Powerhead to the Ceiling Structural member Raise the drive unit from the packing box and support it in a horizontal position with a step ladder, then open the garage door. Rest the operator on the open door and use a scrap piece of wood to bring it to horizontal level. -
Page 12: Safety Beam Installation
6.3 Safety Beam Installation IMPORTANT NOTE: The Safety Beam must be installed and connected before the travel limits are set. 6.3.1 Safety Infra-Red Beam Kit (P/N 62047) A Safety Beam extends across the door opening. This Safety Beam is designed to detect an obstruction while the door is closing and to send a signal to the door operator to reverse or stop the door movement. -
Page 13: Setting Speed And Limits
© Copyright 2017 6.4 Setting Speed and Limits 6.4.1 Setting Speed Mode NOTE: The door and shuttle must be engaged into the chain/belt The default speed of the operator has been set to suit the majority of index. The door should be open approximately half way. applications. -
Page 14: Testing & Setting Safety Obstruction Force
6.5 Testing & Setting Safety Obstruction Force 6.5.1 Testing the Close Cycle CAUTION: Take care when testing the safety obstruction Press the OPERATE button to open the door (Fig.6.5.1). force. Excessive force may cause serious personal injury Place an object approximately 1-1/2”(38mm) high (or a 2”x 4” board laid and/or property damage can result from failure to follow flat) on the floor under center of garage door opening (Fig.6.5.2). -
Page 15: Coding Transmitters
© Copyright 2017 6.6 Coding Transmitters 6.6.1 Setting Transmitters Codes The garage door operator can only operate from remote control transmitters that have been programmed into the operator’s receiver. The receiver needs to learn the codes of any remote control transmitter that will be used with the operator. -
Page 16: To Erase Programmed Codes
6.6 Coding Transmitters 6.6.2 To Erase Programmed Codes If the Code Set button is pressed and held on for 6 seconds, the LED will blink rapidly for one second to indicate that all programmed codes have been (Fig 6.6.2). erased Fig.6.6.2 6.6.3 Installation of Wall Mounted Transmitter Refer to the below warning before installing the wall transmitter... -
Page 17: Accessories
© Copyright 2017 6.7 Accessories 6.7.1 Terminal Block A variety of wired accessory items can be connected to the terminal block such as Safety Beam, Electric Key Switch and more (Fig. 6.7.1). Terminal connections from top down are as follows: (+35V/+24V);... -
Page 18: How To Use Your Operator
7.1 How to Use Your Operator For maximum efficiency of your operator, your garage door must be in good operating condition. An annual service of your garage door by door professional is recommended. CAUTION: Activate the operator only when the door is in Fig.7.1.1 full view, free of obstructions and with the operator properly adjusted. -
Page 19: User Operating Controls
© Copyright 2017 7.2 User Operating Controls Button Function 1. OPERATE Opens/stops/closes the door. 2. CODE SET LED (Red) Flashes when a code is being stored or when the transmitter button is pressed 3. CLOSE LIMIT LED (Red) Illuminates and flashes as the door closes, and remains on when the close limit position has been reached. 4. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
7.4. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy The opener does not work Garage door in poor condition e.g. springs Check the door’s operation from the transmitter may be broken The opener does not have power Plug a device of similar voltage (e.g. a hairdryer) into the power point and check that it is OK Replace the battery The battery in the transmitter is flat... -
Page 21: User Maintenance Instruction
© Copyright 2017 7.5. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy The Open (Green) LED Door obstructed when opening Clear away any obstructions and test door opens correctly. (If door continues to flash is damaged, contact your door professionl). The Close (Red) LED Door obstructed when closing Clear away any obstructions and test door closes correctly. -
Page 22: Spare Parts List
AM800, AM808 & AM888 Dominator Instruction Manual... - Page 23 © Copyright 2017 AM800, AM808 & AM888 Dominator Instruction Manual Diamond PD Power Drive : Instruction Manual...
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Page 24: 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 25 (or if ATA has not been able to (a) Automatic Technology (Australia) Pty Ltd (Automatic Technology) is the resolve a dispute it has with you after attempting to do so informally), we each...
- Page 26 Account or prohibit access to Automatic Technology services intellectual property infringement claim; and (including the Control Kit Bundle) if you are, or Automatic Technology (ii) neither Apple or Google will have responsibility for such suspects that you are, failing to comply with the Terms.
- Page 27 12. Severability OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR: You and Automatic Technology agree that if any portion of these Terms (I) ANY ERROR, OMISSION OR DEFECT IN THE CONTROL KIT are found to be illegal or unenforceable, in whole or in part by any court of BUNDLE;...
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