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Guardian PRO Series Owner's Manual

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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury to persons - Use this operator only with Residential Sectional Garage doors.
Owner's Manual
Please read and understand this manual and safety instructions carefully before installation.
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The Opener WILL NOT CLOSE until the Photo Eye Safety System is properly installed and aligned.
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REGULARLY CHECK and TEST the Opener according to the safety label to ENSURE SAFE OPERATION.
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Retain this manual for future reference.
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Serial # __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Located on the label on top of your opener.
The illustrations used in this instruction manual may differ from the actual product you have purchased.
GDO Manual Revised: 08-22
Date Installed __ __ /__ __ /__ __ __ __
GDOMU17A-3

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  • Page 1 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to persons - Use this operator only with Residential Sectional Garage doors. Owner’s Manual Please read and understand this manual and safety instructions carefully before installation. ● The Opener WILL NOT CLOSE until the Photo Eye Safety System is properly installed and aligned. ●...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Symbols and Icons Inventory Read and Follow These Important Safety Instructions Preparation/ Door Balance Test Tools Required Assembly Assembling T-Rail Tension the Belt Installation Mounting Header Bracket Attaching Rail to Header Bracket and Mounting Door Bracket Mounting Opener to Ceiling Attaching Door Arm Installing Light and Emergency Release Handle...

  • Page 3: Inventory

    Inventory Battery holster Portable Battery Opener Unit + Light Lens w/ motion-sensing light Door Control Screw #6 x 1” Remote Control Deluxe Door Drywall Anchor Control Console Photo Eye Safety System Header Bracket Clevis Pin Long 5/16’’ x 2-1/4’’ Literature + Safety Labels Door Bracket Hitch Pin —...

  • Page 4: Read And Follow These Important Safety Instructions

    Read and Follow These Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING — To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Install only on a properly balanced garage door. An improperly balanced door has the potential to inflict severe injury.

  • Page 5: Preparation/ Door Balance Test

    Preparation WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: - Before beginning installation of the Opener please complete the following test to ensure that your door is balanced and in good working condition. - A poorly balanced door can cause serious injury and damage to the Opener. - Always have a qualified garage door service technician make any required adjustments and/or repairs to your door before proceeding with installation.

  • Page 6: Assembling T-Rail

    Assembling T-Rail WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY: - DO NOT connect power until instructed. - Keep hands and fingers clear from sprocket during operation. - Wear gloves when installing chain/belt and cable. - Keep hands and fingers away from joints and possible sharp edges. CAUTION - DO NOT connect power until instructed.

  • Page 7: Tension The Belt

    Tension the Belt / Chain WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY: - DO NOT connect power until instructed. - Keep hands and fingers clear from sprocket during operation. - Wear gloves when installing chain/belt and cable. - Keep hands and fingers away from joints and possible sharp edges. Note: The chain or belt rail assembly comes pre-tensioned from the factory.

  • Page 8: Mounting Header Bracket

    Mounting Header Bracket WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY: - DO NOT connect power until instructed. - The Header Bracket MUST be SECURELY fastened to the structural support on the mounting wall or ceiling, otherwise the door may not reverse when required. DO NOT install the Header Bracket over drywall. - Concrete anchors MUST be used when mounting the Header Bracket into masonry.

  • Page 9: Attaching Rail To Header Bracket And Mounting Door Bracket

    Attaching Rail to Header Bracket and Mounting Door Bracket CAUTION To prevent SERIOUS INJURY: - DO NOT connect power until instructed. - REINFORCEMENT IS REQUIRED for fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors BEFORE installing the door Bracket. Contact your door manufacturer for top struts and reinforcement options. To Attach the Opener to the Header Bracket As shown in Fig.1, use the packaging carton as temporary support for the Opener.

  • Page 10: Mounting Opener To Ceiling

    Mounting Opener to Ceiling WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: - DO NOT connect power until instructed. - Install the Opener at least 7 feet (2.13m) above the floor. - Fasten the Opener SECURELY to STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS of the garage to prevent falling. - If installing Brackets to masonry, concrete anchors (not provided) MUST be used.

  • Page 11: Attaching Door Arm

    Attaching Door Arms WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY: - DO NOT connect power until instructed. - Keep hands and fingers away from the sprocket during operation. - Wear gloves when installing chain/belt and cable. - Keep hands and fingers away from joints and possible sharp edges. NOTE: The straight door arm must be installed vertically to the door or slightly angled back to the operator head less than 20 degrees when door is at closed position.

  • Page 12: Installing Light And Emergency Release Handle

    Installing Light and Emergency Release Handle WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution: - Disconnect power cord before installing/replacing light bulb. To prevent possible OVERHEATING or damage to Opener: - Use ONLY A19 (E26) incandescent bulbs (100W max.). - DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs.

  • Page 13: Wiring Instructions

    Wiring Instructions WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution: - Power MUST NOT be connected until instructed. - NO exposed part of the wire should be visible outside of the terminal for proper connection. In the following section, the Photo Eye Safety System and Deluxe Door Control Console will be connected to the Opener.

  • Page 14: Connecting Photo Eye Safety System

    Connecting Photo Eye Safety System WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution: - Power MUST NOT be connected BEFORE Photo Eye Safety system is connected and aligned. - The Opener will not operate until the Photo Eye Safety System is properly connected and aligned. - Install the Photo Eyes NO higher than 6”...

  • Page 15: Connecting Deluxe Door Control Console

    Connecting Deluxe Door Control Console WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution: - Power MUST NOT be connected until instructed. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from using the Deluxe Door Control Console or Push Button and a closing door: - Install the Deluxe Door Control Console or Push Button within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5m) above the floor.

  • Page 16: Connecting Power

    Connecting Power WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire: - Power MUST be DISCONNECTED BEFORE proceeding with permanent wiring procedures. - Garage Door Opener installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with all local electrical and building codes.

  • Page 17: Travel Limit Adjustment-I. Up Limit

    Travel Limit Adjustment— I. UP Limit WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from improper Force Adjustment: - DO NOT adjust force to compensate binding or sticking of the garage door. Call a qualified garage door service person to make necessary adjustments in case of binding. - DO NOT increase force beyond minimum force required for closing the door.

  • Page 18: Travel Limit Adjustment-Ii. Down Limit

    Travel Limit Adjustment— II. DOWN Limit WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from improper Force Adjustment: - DO NOT adjust force to compensate binding or sticking of the garage door. Call a qualified garage door service person to make necessary adjustments in case of binding. - DO NOT increase force beyond minimum force required for closing the door.

  • Page 19: Auto Force Adjustment

    Auto Force Adjustment WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from improper Force Adjustment: - DO NOT adjust force to compensate binding or sticking of the garage door. Call a qualified garage door service person to make necessary adjustments in case of binding. - DO NOT increase force beyond minimum force required for closing the door.

  • Page 20: Final Adjustment And Testing

    Final Adjustments and Testing WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door: - The Safety Reversal Test MUST be conducted ONCE A MONTH. - NO ONE should cross the path of moving door during operation and/or testing. - If either Force or Travel limit adjustment is made, the other adjustment may also needed.

  • Page 21: Programming Remote Control

    Programming Remote Controls WARNING To Prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: - Keep remote control and battery out of reach of children. - NEVER permit children to access the Deluxe Door Control Console nor Remote Controls. - Operate the door ONLY when it is properly adjusted, and there are no obstructions present. - ALWAYS keep a moving door in sight until completely closed.

  • Page 22: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Never let children operate or play with door controls. Keep the remote control away from children. Always keep the moving door in sight and away from people and objects until it is completely closed. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR.

  • Page 23: Operating The Opener

    Operating the Opener WARNING To Prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: - READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND LABELS - Keep Remote Control and battery out of reach of children. - NEVER permit children to access the Deluxe Door Control Console or Remote Controls. - Operate the door ONLY when it is properly adjusted, and there are no obstructions and is in clear sight.
  • Page 24 Operating the Opener Door Status vs. Activation Activation using Deluxe Door Control Door status Console / Remote Control Door at fully open / close position Door will move to fully close / open position Door is closing Door will reverse Door is opening Door will stop Door is stopped as intended in partially open position...

  • Page 25: Installing Portable Battery

    Installing Portable Battery The backup battery is continually charged when the opener is plugged into an electrical receptacle. During a power outage the charged battery enables you to use the opener. AC Power Disconnected # 8 x 1/2” Motion-sensing Light Installing the Backup Battery: 1.

  • Page 26: Backup Battery Features / Motion-Sensing Light

    Backup Battery Features Features LED indicators showing the battery and status. ● Built-in protection features: over current protection; short circuit ● protection, overload protection, over-voltage protection, over-charge protection. DC power jack for pre-charging or recharging with a plug-in ● transformer. Specification Dimension (L x W x H) 7.2’’...

  • Page 27: Maintenance / Troubleshooting

    SYMPTOM: During limit learn mode, if door travels only 1" to 28" then stops. ● Check RPM encoder connections or replace RPM encoder (call service tech) Please contact Guardian Tech Support for further assistance. SYMPTOM: Opener does not close door & door reverses. Red and/or green LED 20 BEEPS indicators do not illuminate or one photo eye LED flashes.
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING: Status & Diagnostic Chart - beeps SYMPTOM: Opener does not respond to remote control. Check remote control battery. ● Program remote control. ● 2 Beeps: 'Vacation Lock' may be activated on deluxe control (Refer to page 21 to program remote control) ●...

  • Page 29: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts Installation Parts Item Part No. Name / Description GUAT-027 Header Bracket GUAT-022 Door Bracket Hardware Bag GUAT-023 (Installation hardware shown on P.3) GUAT-024 Curved Door Arm GUAT-025 Straight Door Arm GUAT-026 Emergency Release Handle & Rope Accessories Item Part No.

  • Page 30: Opener Assembly Parts

    Opener Assembly Parts Item Part No. Name / Description Item Part No. Name / Description GUDT-301 Chassis GUDT-309 Lamp Plate GUDT-321 Transformer GUDT-310 Light Lens GUDT-322 Logic Board GUDT-311 Light Lens Clip GUDT-349 DC Motor GUDT-319 Battery Holster GUDT-314 Encoder Module STDBAT Portable Battery GUDT-353...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    Your operator has been installed by a professional installation specialist. If service information is required please contact the installing company or your local Guardian dealer. Look for your Guardian dealer online, in the yellow pages or call our service number for a dealer near you.

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