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ATS-3AM & ATS-2AM
Dominator Tempo & Syncro Instruction Manual
6.5 Safety Testing & Auto-Close
Fig.6.5.2
2”x 4” board
6.5.1 Obstruction Detection Test
Check the Safety Beam photoelectric sensor is operating after the installation.
a. Place an obstruction (white vertical surface 6 in. high by 12 in. wide) in the
center of the opening, perpendicular to the plane of the door when in the
closed position as per
Fig 6.5.1
.
b. Press the CLOSE button
or the transmitter button to close the door. The
photoelectric sensor shall sense an obstruction as described above. The door
will not move more than an inch (2.54cm), and the opener lights will flash.
WARNING! If the door fails these tests, put
the opener into manual mode, only operate the
door by hand and call for service.
6.5.2 Test the Close Cycle and Safety Reversal
a. Press the OPEN button
or transmitter button to open the door (If the
door starts closing, press the transmitter button to stop the door, then press
transmitter again to open).
b. Place an object approximately 1-1/2”(38mm) high (or a 2”x 4” board laid flat)
on the floor directly under the door,
Fig 6.5.2
.
c. Press the transmitter button to close door.
d. The door should strike the object and re-open.
e. Remove the timber.
WARNING! It is compulsory to have Safety
Beams installed when using
Auto-Close mode.
6.5.5 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. In this mode the timer starts to countdown as soon as the door is
fully open. This function is useful in case the safety beam does not get
triggered.
(ii) Safety Beam triggered auto-close - the door will auto-close after a
programmed time. In this mode the timer starts counting down only
when the safety beam is triggered. ie car leaving the garage.
To enable the Auto-Close function:
a. Press the MODE button repetitively until the GEAR
LED starts flashing.
b. Press the OPEN button
until the GEAR
LED flashes:
(i) two (2) times to get to PE auto-close or
(ii) three (3) times to get to standard auto-close.
c. Press STOP / SET button to enter parameter.
Parameter
Value options = Indicated by brightness of
main light (DEFAULT parameter underlined)
Name
Flashes
1
2
3
4
5
6
PE AUTO-CLOSE
2
OFF
15sec
30sec
60sec
90sec
-
AUTO-CLOSE
3
OFF
15sec
30sec
60sec
90sec
120sec
6.5.3 Testing the Open Cycle
a. Press the CLOSE button
or transmitter button to close the door.
b. Press the transmitter button again to open the door.
c. When the door reaches approximately half way, firmly grab the door’s
bottom rail - the door should stop.
If the door does not reverse readily when closing, or stop when opening, put the
door into manual by pulling down on the manual release string to disengage the
motor and contact your dealer for support.
6.5.4 Test the Manual Door Operation
Periodically disengage the opener and manually operate the door. The door
must be smooth to operate by hand. The force required on the bottom rail
should not exceed 44lbs (20kg).
IMPORTANT WARNING! If the door is closing and is
unable to re-open when obstructed, discontinue use.
DO NOT use a door with faulty obstruction sensing.
Repair fault and re-test before using.
d. The default setting for Auto-Close is OFF. Press the OPEN
button
to move through options and the light’s
brightness will change accordingly.
e. Press STOP / SET button to save the parameter’s new value
or press MODE to leave the value unchanged.
CAUTION: Take care when testing the safety
obstruction force. Excessive force may cause serious
personal injury and/or property damage can result
from failure to follow this warning.
Fig.6.5.1
