Plexidor
®
Electronic Owners Manual Pg 13
Version 20100427
(Changing Down Power Setting Instructions Contʼd)
Locate the Down Power setting screw on the circuit board. It should be down and to the right of the
test button. It is labeled and has a line pointing to the setting screw. This screw freely rotates in a
range from about 8 O'Clock to 4 O'Clock, with 8 O'Clock being the lowest setting and 4 O'Clock
being the highest setting. It is usually set straight up at 12 O'Clock when it leaves the factory. If it is
at 12 O'Clock then turn it counter clockwise down to about 10 O'Clock. Then hit the Test button and
see if the panel comes down smoothly. You may have to do this a few times to get the setting to a
smooth up and down function. Once you have the setting corrected just put the panel cover back in
place and put the motor cover back on and you are done.
#9 ACTUATOR SWITCH ARM DAMAGE OR MISALIGNMENT:
Check the actuator arm and switch near the locking mechanism for signs of visible damage or mis-
alignment. You will need to unscrew the 10 screws that hold the pet door in place and remove the
pet door from the mounting hole to view and have access to the actuator arm and switch. Set the
pet door down on the ground, but in the upright position, and turn it around so that you can see the
back side. Now the locking mechanism and Micro Switch and Actuator Arm will be visible and ac-
cessible.
Look at the Actuator Arm and see if it appears to be in the correct position and if it is damaged or
bent in any way. See photos below.
If the Actuator Arm is not in the correct position, reposition it so that it is under the locking mecha-
nism bar. You will do this by first pushing on the locking mechanism so that the panel flexes in and
then you can reposition the Actuator Arm without bending it.
Now plug the door in and check to see if it functions properly. Test it 4 or 5 times to be sure it is
working. If it does work properly then you will not need to change the Micro Switch and Actuator
Arm. If it does not work, you will need to replace those parts.
View of back of pet door
showing lock and micro switch
Incorrect position:
Actuator Arm on top of lock bar.
Correct position:
Actuator Arm below lock bar.
