ATS Series Installation Manual
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13. Safety Testing
13.1 Test the Close Cycle
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 a piece of timber approximately 40mm high on the floor
directly under the door.
c. Press the transmitter button to close door.
d. The door should strike the object and re-open.
e. Remove the timber .
13.2 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 diesengage the motor and contact 1300 769 850
for support.
13.3 Test the Manual Door Operation
A poorly maintained door could cause fatal / serious injuries or
damage to property:
a. Frequently examine the door, particularly the cables, springs
and mountings for signs of wear, damage or imbalance.
DO NOT USE
if repair or adjustment is needed since a fault in
the installation or an incorrectly balanced door may cause injury.
b. Fasterners: Check all screws, nuts and bolts to ensure they are
secure.
c. Spring Tension: It is natural for springs to lose tension. Should the
door become hard to operate or completely inoperative, contact
a door professional.
d. Guide Tracks: Clean the internal sections of the guide tracks
every 3 - 6 months with a cloth dampened with mineral turps or
methylated spirits.
e. 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 20kg.
13.4 Test the Battery Backup
a. Press either the OPEN or CLOSE button to test the battery backup
installation.
b. Whilst door is in motion, disconnect mains power. The door should
continue to operate as normal.
c. Press either the OPEN or CLOSE button to activate the door.
Whilst door is in motion, reconnect power. The door should
complete the cycle as normal.
CAUTION: Take care when completing a
safety test. Failure to follow this warning
can result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage.
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.
Wood 40mm high
WARNING! If the door fails these tests,
put the opener into manual mode, only
operate the door by hand and call for
service.
WARNING! Safety beams must be
installed if the closing force at the
bottom edge of the door exceeds 400N
(40kg).
When running from mains power and in
operating mode, the battery condition
can be tested by pressing and holding
the STOP button for 4 secs.
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CAUTION! ATA App operation when power
is out will depend on availability of Wi-Fi
connectivity
Refer to Appendix A for LED status indicators for the
Battery LED.
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