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SkylinkHome SMO Owner's Manual

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SMO Side Mount Garage Door Opener
™
Owner's Manual
IMPORTANT:
• Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
• Safety Beam Sensor MUST BE INSTALLED and aligned properly.
• Periodic checks of the openers are required to ensure safe operation.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• This Equipment meets or exceeds all Federal, State and UL325
Safety requirements.
• For more information updates and useful links, please visit our website
https://www.skylinkhome.com
DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE, CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
1-800-304-1187 M-F 9am-5pm Online Chat: www.skylinkhome.com
support@skylinkhome.com
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www.skylinkhome.com/videos
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For residential use only

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  • Page 1 SMO Side Mount Garage Door Opener ™ Owner’s Manual For residential use only IMPORTANT: • Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! • Safety Beam Sensor MUST BE INSTALLED and aligned properly. • Periodic checks of the openers are required to ensure safe operation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Instructions ........6 manual. Read and follow all guidelines and operating instructions before the first use of this product. Assemble the SMO..........8 Store the manual in a safe, easily accessible location for future reference. Attach the Coupler to the Garage Door Opener..8 Attach Mounting Bracket to Garage Door Opener..9...
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION (continued) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: WARNING - To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS 2.

  • Page 4: Pre-Installation Checklist

    PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Check the following items before assembling the opener: • Identify the door type: sectional door. • Ensure your garage door is balanced and is not sticking or binding. • Here is how to check the door balance. • From outside the garage, slowly open the door all the way and close it all the way- DOOR SHOULD NOT BIND OR RUB.

  • Page 5: Parts And Accessories

    PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Save the carton and packing material until the installation and adjustment is complete. Instructions for the accessories will be attached to the accessory and are not included in this manual. The images throughout this manual are for reference only, your product may look different. Accessories J1.
  • Page 6 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES (continued) Accessories 1. Assemble the SMO page 8-12 2. Install Door Lock - J1 see page 13 3. Install Cable Tensioner and Slide Set - J14 see page 14 4. Install Safety Beam Sensors Kit - J4 or T5...

  • Page 7: Important Instructions

    IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. Read and follow all installation instructions. 6. Do not connect the opener to a power source until instructed to do so. 2. Check with the door manufacturer to determine if additional 7.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Planning: Survey your garage area to see if any of the conditions below apply to your installation. Depending on your requirements, additional materials may be required. (14 cm) This garage door opener is compatible with: Doors that use a torsion bar and springs. The torsion bar must be 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter.

  • Page 9: Assemble The Smo

    ASSEMBLE THE SMO 1. Attach the Coupler to the Garage Door Opener WARNING Recommended maximum tightening torque is 20N.m To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. Motor Shaft The garage door opener can be installed on either side of the door (see Planning section page 7}.

  • Page 10: Attach Mounting Bracket To Garage Door Opener

    ASSEMBLE THE SMO (continued) 2. Attach Mounting Bracket to Garage Door Opener Loosely attach slotted side of mounting bracket to the same side of the garage door opener as the coupler, using screws provided. NOTE Do not tighten screws until instructed.

  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION Step 1. Position and Mount the Garage Door Opener NOTE. For additional mounting options refer to the accessories page. 1. Close the garage door completely. 2. Slide the garage door opener onto the end of the torsion bar. If the torsion bar is too long or damaged, you may need to cut the torsion bar.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION (continued) 0.25” min. space between bearing and coupler Torsion Bar Set screws Bearing Plate (Torsion Bar) NOTE. After fastening the screws to the wood or wall, align the leveler and tighten the nut on the side of the bracket. Tighten the screw in position 1 before tightening the screw in position 2...

  • Page 13: Attach The Emergency Release Rope And Handle

    INSTALLATION (continued) Step 2. Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle 1. Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right side up. Secure with an overhand knot at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the end of the rope to prevent slipping. 2.

  • Page 14: Install Door Lock

    INSTALLATION (continued) Ø 0-1/32" (1.45 cm) Step 3. Install Door Lock Connector The door lock is used to prevent the garage door from being manually opened once the 3" door is fully closed. (7.6 cm) 1. The door lock must be mounted within 10’...

  • Page 15: Attach The Cable Tensioner

    INSTALLATION (continued) Step 4. Attach the Cable Tensioner Cable Insert and tighten the two screws 23-5/8” (40~60 cm)

  • Page 16: Install The Battery Backup (Optional)

    INSTALLATION (continued) Step 5. Install the Backup Battery (Optional) Connect the Battery Screws 2* M4x8mm NOTE. To install the backup battery, open the cover, then put the battery at an angle to push it into the latch (fixed slot at the back and middle of the opener).

  • Page 17: Install The Door Control

    INSTALLATION (continued) Step 6. Install the door control WARNING Install door control within sight of garage door. Door control must be at least 5 ft (1.5 m) above the floor. to garage door opener Never permit children to operate door control. Always keep garage door in sight until door is fully closed.

  • Page 18: Wire The Door Control To The Garage Door Opener

    INSTALLATION (continued) Step 7. Wire the door control to the garage door opener 1. Uncoil the wires and run them from the door control to the garage door opener. If you attach the wire to the wall and ceiling with staples (not provided), do not pierce the wire with the staple as this may cause a short or an open circuit.

  • Page 19: Install The Safety Beam Sensors

    INSTALLATION (continued) Step 8. Install the Safety Beam Sensors Door Track Installation The safety beam sensors can be installed in 3 different ways: 1) Door Track Installation (Preferred and easiest) 2) Wall Installation 3) Floor Installation Door Track Installation: Slide the curved portion of the sensor bracket around the outside Front View edge of the door track.

  • Page 20: Wire The Safety Beam Sensors

    INSTALLATION (continued) Step 9. Wire the Safety Beam Sensors 1. Run the wire from both sensors to the garage door opener. Attach the wire to the wall and ceiling with the wire clips. 2. Remove insulation from each set of wires. Separate the wires. Twist the two non-marked wires together.

  • Page 21: Connect Power

    INSTALLATION (continued) Step 10. Connect Power WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH. Disconnect power before removing cover for permanent wiring. Never use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter or change plug in any way. All wiring must be in compliance with all local electrical and building codes. Plug garage door opener into a grounded outlet.

  • Page 22: Aligning The Safety Beam Sensors

    INSTALLATION (continued) Step 11. Aligning the safety beam sensors Safety beam sensors must be installed and aligned correctly for the garage door opener to operate properly. NOTE. Red LED is the transmitting sensor, Blue LED is the receiving sensor. Transmitting Sensor 1.

  • Page 23: Install Carhome Button Remote

    INSTALLATION (continued) Step 12. Install CarHome Button Remote How to pair and control with opener CarHome Button Remote is a small discreet remote button that can be 1. Press the setting button on the opener device placed anywhere in your vehicle that will allow you to operate the garage door easily.
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION (continued) Passcode ON or OFF Change passcode Only change the passcode when the HB-318 has passcode feature ON. By default, the CarHome Button Remote is set to passcode OFF. If you want 1. Press and hold the button(about 10 seconds) until the LED blinks to turn ON the passcode, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 25: Install The Wireless Safety Beam Sensors

    2. Slide the spring bracket from the mounting bracket. 3. Re-install and secure the sensor to the mounting bracket. Programming Wireless Safety Beam Sensor 1. Press and hold the [SET] button (the right button) on the SMO until the segment LED shows "P." Garage Door 2.

  • Page 26: Programming

    PROGRAMMING Step 1. Programming remote / keypad Step 2. Programming the travel limits 1. Press and release the “ ” button, the LED display shows “ ”. WARNING 2. Press the button on the remote that you would like to program. Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will For keypad, enter the [PIN] [#].

  • Page 27: Vehicle Programming (In-Car Remote)

    PROGRAMMING (continued) Step 3. Vehicle Programming(In-Car Remote) 4. Press and hold the DOWN button until the door is 2” from the ground. WARNING Press DOWN button momentarily until the door is in the desired fully Before programming, make sure that people and objects are closed position.

  • Page 28: Test Safety Reversal System

    PROGRAMMING (continued) Step 4. Test safety reversal system With the garage door open, lay a 2x4 board flat on the floor, centered under the garage door. Press the door control to close the door. The door MUST stop and reverse when it makes contact with the 2x4 board.

  • Page 29: Operation

    OPERATION Manually Open / Close Garage Door To open the door manually, first disconnect (disengage) the gear: 1. Disengage the door lock. 2. Fully close the door if possible. 3. Pull the emergency release handle downward until a small click sound is heard from the garage door opener. 4.

  • Page 30: Remote Control

    OPERATION (continued) Remote Control To operate the garage door opener with the remote, press the Toggle between enable/disable passcode protection: desired button on the remote control. The remote can operate at a distance 1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously for 6 seconds until the of up to 100 m.

  • Page 31: Keypad

    OPERATION (continued) Keypad Keypad Installation: To operate the garage door opener with the keypad: 1. Undo the screw on the bottom of the keypad and remove back cover. Enter the [PIN] + [#]. The factory default PIN is 0 0 0 0. 2.
  • Page 32 OPERATION (continued) Keypad (continued) Reset PIN to factory default To control Multiple Doors: 1. Undo the screw on the bottom of the keypad and remove the battery. Enter [PIN] [#] [Door #]. 2. Press and hold [*] and [#] while battery is removed. For example, to control door 2, enter [PIN] [#] [2] 3.

  • Page 33: Deluxe Wall Console Offers 4 Functions

    OPERATION (continued) Deluxe Wall Console offers 4 functions: 2. If you would like to disable Auto-Close while it is counting down, press the Door Control: Press this button to open/close the garage door. door control button once. It will disable the Auto-Close for that cycle. Light Control: Press the light button to turn the garage door opener Pressing the door control button again will close the door immediately.

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Perform the following maintenance tasks monthly to ensure garage door opener Battery Replacement - Remote Control All remotes come with battery installed. To replace the battery, follow the operates smoothly. - Test the safety beam sensor and safety reversal system monthly, refer to page 27. instructions below.

  • Page 35: Wi-Fi Connectivity

    Wi-Fi CONNECTIVITY Smartphone Control - Wi-Fi Smartphone Control allows you to control and monitor your garage door opener with the smartphone app “Orbit Home”. Requirements: 1. 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Network, 802.11 b/g/n in the garage (5GHz network not supported) with broadband internet connection. 2.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting - Error Code

    TROUBLESHOOTING - ERROR CODE LED LIGHT LED DISPLAY SYMPTOM SOLUTION FLASHING - Check safety beam sensors alignment. - Check for any obstacles blocking safety beam path. Safety Beam Sensors not functioning 10 Flashes properly when door is closing. - Check sensors LEDs to troubleshoot further. Refer to "Aligning the safety beam sensors"...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM SOLUTION Opener works from door control, 1. Ensure Remote Lock on the Deluxe Wall Console is disabled. but not remote control. 2. Reprogram the remote. 3. Replace remote battery. 1. Check for any obstacles on the ground in the path of the door stopping the door from closing completely. Door reverses after it’s 2.

  • Page 38: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, read all instructions carefully. 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Never let children operate or play with door controls. Keep the remote control away from children. 3.

  • Page 39: Fcc & Ised

    FCC & ISED FCC： Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator &...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    SKYLINK does not warrant the uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. No warranty or guarantee given by any other person, firm, or corporation with respect to this product shall be binding on SKYLINK.To obtain warranty service, please contact SKYLINK at: 1-800-304 1187 support@skylinkhome.com...
  • Page 41 P/N: 101Y684-002...

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