Light commercial rolling door opener
with security+ 2.0 (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Merlin OVERDRIVE MRC950EVO
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gomerlin.com.au gomerlin.co.nz MRC950EVO Light Commercial Rolling Door Opener Installation and Operating Instructions Owners Copy: Please keep these instructions for future reference This manual contains IMPORTANT SAFETY information DO NOT PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION BEFORE READING THOROUGHLY...
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IMPORTANT * Chain reduction assemblies that may interfere with the safe and proper operation of the OVERDRIVE (MRC950EVO) must be removed. * All hand chains must be removed prior to fitting the OVERDRIVE (MRC950EVO). * DO NOT use Extension Poles with the OVERDRIVE (MRC950EVO).
START BY READING THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious personal injury or property damage. • Read and follow all instructions carefully. • The garage door opener is designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed and operated in strict accordance with the instructions in this manual.
TOOLS REQUIRED CARTON INVENTORY 1. Instruction manual (this document) 1. Ladder or work platform (not shown) 2. Stop collar 2. Adjustable wrench for U-bolts already installed 3. Clamp bracket on the door 4. Release handle, cord and risk of entrapment card 3.
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TESTING THE DOOR Complete the following test to ensure your door is well balanced, and not sticking or binding: • Disable all locks and remove any ropes connected to the door. • Lift the door to about halfway and then release it. The door should remain spring balanced.
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THE RELEASE HANDLE & CORD • Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top of the red release handle so that “NOTICE” reads right side up as shown. • Secure with an overhand knot at least 25mm from the end of the rope to prevent slipping.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Do not allow people to walk under or around the door during the installation process as serious injury can occur. NOTE: The opener can be installed on either side of the door. The following instructions are for Rope RIGHT HAND INSTALLATIONS (as illustrated i.e.
SETTING THE LIMITS FOR RIGHT OR LEFT HAND OPERATION AND FORCE Travel limits set how far your door goes up and down. Your opener must be configured correctly for right or left hand installation to operate correctly, if not the door will rotate in the reverse direction. NOTE: The OVERDRIVE (MRC950EVO) opener is factory configured for right hand installation.
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TESTING THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM The safety reverse system test is important. The door must reverse on contact with a 40 mm obstacle laid flat on the floor. Failure to properly adjust the opener may result in serious personal injury from a closing door. 40mm Operate the door in the down direction.
INSTALL THE PROTECTOR SYSTEM™ (IR BEAMS) OPTIONAL ACCESSORY NOTE: This accessory must be used for all installations where the closing force as measured on the bottom of the door is over 400 N (40 kgf). After the opener has been installed and adjusted, the Protector System™...
INSTALLING YOUR E128M WIRELESS WALL BUTTON Disconnect power to the opener whilst installing this accessory to prevent accidental activation. Locate minimum 1.5 m above the floor. To install: • Carefully pry open the E128M and locate the two screws for mounting.
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KEYLESS DEVICE PROGRAMMING (OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ) Activate the opener only when the door is in Locate full view, free of obstruction and properly the yellow adjusted. No one should enter or leave learn button garage whilst the door is in motion. Do not allow children to operate push button(s) or transmitter(s).
BATTERY BACKUP UNIT E475M12V To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY DEATH from electrocution, disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or Battery Backup maintenance. Unit (BBU) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Test the installed BBU with the opener. 1. Installation instructions for mounting the BBU. To test the BBU, disconnect the opener power cord After the opener has been installed, position the BBU from the electrical power outlet.
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BATTERY BACKUP UNIT E475M12V - CONTINUED Battery Backup Unit (BBU) Diagnostics GREEN LED: All systems are normal. • A solid LED light indicates the battery is fully charged. • A solid LED light indicates the battery is fully charged. NOTE: Battery does not have to be fully charged to operate the motor unit.
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SPECIAL FEATURES (OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES) 1. 12 VDC power output for external devices 2. The Protector System IR Beams - C77 3. Standby Power Unit (battery backup E475M-12V, included accessory) MOUNTING THE EVERCHARGE STANDBY POWER UNIT (SPU) • The SPU can be mounted to either the ceiling or a wall within 0.9 m (3') of the opener.
12. Model E475M-12 V Standby Power Unit (battery 6. Model E945M 3 Channel mini transmitter back up) NOTE: Only genuine Merlin accessories are approved for use with this opener. Generic compatible accessories are NOT approved for use with this opener.
TROUBLESHOOTING 8. The door opens but will not close or reverses 1. The opener will not operate from either the while closing: ACTIVATION arrows or the transmitters : • Is something obstructing the door? Pull the manual • Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into release handle.
Operating Frequency: 433.30/433.92/434.54 MHz • when the power is briefly interrupted; • when the opener is activated. (the light turns off automatically after 2-1/2 minutes.) SPECIAL NOTE: Merlin strongly recommends that the Protector System be installed on all door openers.
What is covered product with which the Unit is used; Chamberlain warrants to the original purchaser of the Merlin OverDrive 2 any attempt by a person other than a Professional Dealer to repair, MRC950EVO Roller Door Opener (Unit) that all parts of the Unit, other...
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Warranty Registration To validate your warranty you must complete the registration form online at: gomerlin.com.au/warranty gomerlin.co.nz/warranty...
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