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USER’S GUIDE
Carefully read the instructions before using the product and keep them for possible future needs.
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
When correctly installed and used, the 531EM automatic system ensure a high degree of safety.
Some simple rules can also prevent accidental problems:
- Never stand under the door.
- Do not allow children, persons or things near the automatic systems, especially during operation.
- Transit must occur while the door is fully open and with the automated system stopped. Keep the door
under control during the entire movement and prevent other people accessing the area involved.
- Keep remote controls or other pulse generators that could open the door, out of reach of children.
- Do not allow children to play with the automatic system.
- Do not deliberately obstruct door movement.
- Prevent any branches or shrubs from interfering with door movement.
- Keep the signalling lights efficient and clearly visible.
- Do not try to manually operate the door without having released it.
- In the event of malfunctions, release the door to allow entry and request the intervention of qualified
technical personnel.
- After setting the manual operation mode, switch off the power to the system before restoring normal
operation.
- Do not make any modifications to the components of the automatic system.
- Do not attempt any kind of repair or direct intervention; contact qualified FAAC personnel only.
- At least every six months have qualified personnel check the automatic system, safety devices and earth connection.
DESCRIPTION
The 531EM automated system is ideal for automating balanced sectional doors of individual residential garages.
The automatic systems consist of an electromechanical operator, electronic control appliance, courtesy light and protection housing incorporated
in a single unit.
The non-reversing system guarantees mechanical door locking when the motor is not operating, therefore no lock is necessary; a manual
release allows the door to be moved manually in case of a power failure or malfunction.
The automatic system is equipped with an electronic device for detecting obstacles. If an obstacle is detected during the closing manoeuvre,
the automated system fully re-opens the door. If the automated system operates in automatic logic, the door re-closes after the pause time,
otherwise, a new pulse will have to be given to command closure. If an obstacle is detected during the opening manoeuvre, this will stop
motion (e.g. thus preventing things and people from being lifted). To restore normal operation, give a
new opening pulse.
If, during closure, an obstacle is detected in the same position more than three consecutive times, the
automated system considers this distance as the new closing contact point and goes into closed
status. To restore the correct positions, remove the obstacle and command a new cycle: at the next
closure, the automated system will advance at low speed until it detects the closing contact point.
The door is normally closed; when the electronic control unit receives an opening command from the
remote control, or from any other type of pulse generator (fig.1), it activates the electric motor which,
by means of a chain or belt transmission, opens the door to allow entry.
- If the automatic mode has been set, the door closes automatically after pause time. An opening pulse
supplied during opening has no effect.
- If the semiautomatic mode has been set, a second pulse is needed to close the door again.
- An opening pulse during opening stops movement.An opening pulse during re-closing always causes
reversal of movement.
- A stop pulse (if supplied) always stops movement.
For details on door behaviour in the different logics, consult the installation Technician.
The automatic systems can include accessories (photocells) that prevent the door from closing when
there is an obstacle in the area they control.
Emergency manual opening is possible by means of the special release system.
The indicator light (when provided) signals that the door is moving.
The courtesy light is activated when the motor starts and stays on for about 2 minutes after it stops. If
the courtesy light flashes, this means that the automated system is in shut-down status due to a fault,
and qualified personnel must be called in to repair.
MANUAL OPERATION
The 531EM operator has an emergency release system which can be activated from the inside; however,
by request a lock can be fitted for activating the release also from the outside.
If the door has to be moved manually due to a power failure or a fault in the automatic system, the
release device must be used as follows:
- Disconnect the power supply to the system.
- Release the operator, by pulling the release handle downward (fig. 2 rif. A).
Attention: make sure that there are no persons, animals or objects in the door movement area during
the release manoeuvre.
RESTORING AUTOMATIC OPERATION
- Re-lock the automatic system by pulling the handle sideways (fig. 2 ref. B) and, on release, make sure
the “LOCK” indication window under the carriage is red, confirming correct reset.
- Move the door until locating the coupling point.
- Switch the power on to the system.
MAINTENANCE
The 531EM automated system does not require any periodic replacement of parts.
Once a month: check if the anti-crushing system is able to detect the presence of a 50mm high obstacle
laid on the ground.
LAMP REPLACEMENT
To replace the lamp, unscrew and remove the ceiling fixture support screw.
Slide the ceiling fixture in the direction shown by the arrow (fig. 3) and replace the lamp (type 230Vac
max 25W).
AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS 531EM
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RELEASE
RE-LOCK
