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PanelMax ™ Sectional Door Opener installation instructions PanelMax SDO-8 These instructions are intended for professional garage door opener installers. All references are taken from inside looking out. DOC# 161060_03 RELEASED: 16/06/20 www.bnd.com.au...
PanelMax installation instructions 1. Installation Safety Warnings! This automatic garage door opener is designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed and operated in strict accordance with the following safety warnings. Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in death, serious personal injury or property damage.
PanelMax installation instructions 2. Before you Begin 2.1 Examine the conditions in the garage: a. Look at the ceiling: i. Is it plastered? The opener is mounted to a perforated angle which MUST be securely fastened to a structural support. You will need to locate the structural beams in the ceiling which are generally 400mm apart. ii.
PanelMax installation instructions 4. Kit Contents 1 x SDO drive unit 1 x Door bracket PLUS 1 x Wall mount transmitter 3 x Pin Snap SSP 8 ZNU 31080 2 x Track Bracket 2 x Transmitters 2 x Hex Head screw M8x25 1 x Pre-Assembled 1 x Bent arm door attachment 1 x Pin 0890...
PanelMax installation instructions 6. Fit the Opener 6.1Secure C-Rail to Opener: a. Remove the Opener from the box, taking care of antenna (if fitted). b. Locate and insert the shaft of drive unit into the C-Rail’s sprocket. c. Fix the two track brackets with four (4) M4 x 8 screws supplied in accessory pack.
PanelMax installation instructions 8. Perforated Angle (Not supplied) 8.1 Attach Perforated Angle or equivalent a. Measure across the ceiling from the centre point 3177mm (+/- 150mm) to find a supporting beam. b. Create a perforated angle which best suits your site. Use a hack saw to cut the L shape metal strips. Secure the perforated angle to a supporting beam using diagrams shown below.
PanelMax installation instructions 10. Optional Safety Beam Kit 10.1 Safety Beams The Safety Beam Kit provides additional safety by preventing the door closing when the beam is blocked by a car, child etc. When the Safety Beam Kit is installed the Auto-close feature can be enabled if required. a.
PanelMax installation instructions 12. Setting Limits 12.1 Set the Limit Positions and adjust drive speed: When setting the Close limit, ensure the position is when the door makes first contact with the ground. Alternatively for the Open limit the position should be at the height of the garage opening. NOTE: The drive speed is set to the fastest setting by default.
PanelMax installation instructions 13. Safety Testing 13.1 Test the Close Cycle CAUTION: Take care when completing a a. Press the OPEN button or transmitter button to open the safety test. Failure to follow this warning door (If the door starts closing, press the transmitter button to can result in serious personal injury stop the door, then press transmitter again to open).
PanelMax installation instructions 14. Auto-Close Auto-Close mode is a function that automatically closes the door after a pre-set time. Safety beams must be installed in order to run the Auto-Close function. There are two types of Auto-Close available: i. Standard auto-close - the door will Auto-Close after a programmed time.
PanelMax installation instructions 15. Coding a Transmitter 15.1 Storing the Transmitter Code The opener can only operated from remote control BUTTON transmitters that have been programmed into its memory. Up to 64 codes can be stored in the TRANSMITTER FUNCTION memory.
PanelMax installation instructions 16. Home Owner Safety Warnings! This automatic garage door opener is designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed and operated in strict accordance with the following safety warnings. Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in death, serious personal injury or property damage.
PanelMax installation instructions 17. Opener Safety & Security WARNING! When operating manual release (while the door is 17.1 Your Door CAN NOT be used by the opener when: open) the door may fall rapidly due a. There is an external locking device installed. to weak or broken springs, or due to b.
PanelMax installation instructions 19. User Operating Controls Button Function 1. DOWN ARROW (Blue) Closes the door 2. DOWN ARROW LED (Blue) Illuminates when the door is closed and flashes when the door is obstructed on close or stopped. 3. STOP (Red) Stops the door 4.
PanelMax installation instructions 20. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy The opener does Garage door in poor condition e.g. Check the door’s operation not work from the springs may be broken transmitter 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 The battery in the transmitter is flat Replace the battery...
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PanelMax installation instructions 20. Troubleshooting Main Light = Service / Warning Indicator: Requirements for a service and user warnings are indicated after operation by the main light repeatable flasing OFF a number of times followed by a pause. The below table identifys the issues and remedies. Flashes Issue Remedy PE is preventing door from moving...
PanelMax installation instructions 21. After Installation Care 21.1 Service Checklist Preventative servicing of your garage door and opener, WARNING! Failure to maintain your your is just as important as servicing your car. Much like the garage door voids the warranty on your engine of your car, your garage door is made up of garage door opener.
PanelMax installation instructions 21. After Installation Care 21.2 Battery Replacement Battery Type: 3V Lithium Battery CR2032. • Use finger nails to • To test the battery is working, press and separate the transmitter hold a transmitter button. Check Light Use a pen casing to expose circuit Status table to determine if battery to push the...
PanelMax installation instructions 22. Appendix A - Status Indication during Operating Mode. LEDs Light Status Indicates BLUE GREEN YELLOW solid Open DOOR OPEN CLOSED LEDS rapid Open with Autoclose timer running flashing flashing Opening / Obstructed on Open solid Closed flashing Closing / Obstructed on Close flashing...
PanelMax installation instructions B - Adjustment Mode Instructions a. Press the MODE button repetitively until the GEAR LED starts flashing. b. Referring to the table below, select the desired parameter using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons and observing the number of flashes on the GEAR LED.
PanelMax installation instructions D - Setting Limits via Transmitter a. Switch power on and the BLUE LED on the CLOSE button Button 1 will start to flash to indicate that the opener is ready Button 2 (inch Open) to set the Close travel limit (Set) b.
PanelMax installation instructions F - Setting up Tilt Door Prior to limit set up, the opener can be set to J-Type Tilt Profile. This process allows the opener to pre-set to J-Type settings where the limit is not greater than 1500mm. If J-Type is selected, the speed is customised and cannot be changed.