3
Power Drive & Roll-A-Pro
®
installation instructions
1. Installation Safety Warnings!
WARNING!
• The door may operate unexpectedly, therefore do not allow anything to stay in the
path of the door.
• When operating the manual release while the door is open, the door may fall
rapidly due to weak or broken springs, or due to being improperly balanced.
• The drive must not be used with a door incorporating a wicket door, unless the drive
cannot be operated with the wicket door open.
• The drive is intended to be installed at least 2.5m above the floor.
• Do not disengage the opener to manual operation with children/persons or any
objects including motor vehicles within the doorway.
• If the door is closing and is unable to re-open when obstructed, discontinue use.
Do not use a door with faulty obstruction sensing
• When using auto close mode, a Photo Electric beam must be fitted correctly and
tested for operation at regular intervals. Extreme caution is recommended when
using auto close mode. All safety rules must be followed.
ELECTROCUTION!
• Place opener in protected area so that it does not get wet.
• Do not spray with water .
• Disconnect the power cord from mains power before making any repairs or removing
covers. Only experienced service personnel should remove covers from the opener.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an Automatic
Technology service agent or suitably qualified person.
• Connect the opener to a properly earthed general purpose 240V mains power
outlet installed by a qualified electrical contractor.
CAUTION:
Emergency Access
• If garage has no pedestrian entrance door, an emergency access device should
be installed. This accessory allows manual operation of the garage door from
outside in case of power failure.
Muscular strain
• Practice correct lifting techniques (carton weighs approx 9kgs)
• Practice correct lifiting techniques when required to lift the door as per installation
instructions.
Fall from ladder
• Ensure ladder is the correct type for job.
• Ensure ladder is on flat firm ground that will take the weight without the legs sinking.
• Ensure user has 3 points of contact while on ladder.
Crush injury from
unsecured door
• Place a 2 metre exclusion zone around area under the door while it is unsecured.
• Do not move under a door while it is on the door support (or ladder)
• Follow the installation instructions
• Fit door support (or ladder) snugly under door before removing bracket.
• Ensure door support (or ladder) is on flat ground
Garage Door
• Examine the door installation, in particular, springs and mountings for signs of wear,
damage and imbalance.
• The garage door must be well balanced. Sticking or binding doors must be repaired
by a qualified garage door installer prior to installation of the opener.
• Remove or disengage all garage door locks and mechanisms prior to installation of
the opener.
Entanglement
• Never plug in and operate opener prior to installation.
• Keep hands and loose clothing clear of door and guides at all times.
Entrapment under
operating door
• DO NOT operate the opener unless the garage door is in full view and free from
objects such as cars and children/people. Make sure that the door has finished
moving before entering or leaving the garage
• In order for the opener to sense an object obstructing the door way, some force
must be exerted on the object. As a result the object, door and/or person may suffer
minor damage or injury.
• Ensure the garage door is in good working order by undertaking regular servicing.
• Install the optional wall transmitter in a location where the garage door is visible,
but out of the reach of children at a height of at least 1.5m.
• Photo Electric beams must be installed if the closing force at the bottom edge of the
door exceeds 400N (40kg)
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.
