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Diagnostic Chart

Symptom: One or both of the Indicator lights on the safety sensors do not glow steady.

Inspect sensor wires for a short (staple in wire), correct wiring polarity (black/white wires 

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reversed), broken or disconnected wires, replace/attach as needed.

Disconnect all wires from back of motor unit.

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Remove sensors from brackets and shorten sensor wires to 1-2 ft (30-60 cm) from back 

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each of sensor.

Reattach sending eye to motor unit using shortened wires. If sending eye indicator light 

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glows steadily, attach the receiving eye. 

Align sensors, if the indicator lights glow replace the wires for the sensors. If the sensor 

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indicator lights do not light, replace the safety sensors.

Symptom: LED is not lit on door control.

Inspect door control/wires for a short (staple in wire), replace as needed.

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Disconnect wires at door control, touch wires together. If motor unit activates, replace door 

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control.

If motor unit does not activate, disconnect door control wires from motor unit. Momentarily 

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short across red and white terminals with jumper wire. If motor unit activates, replace door 
control wires.

Symptom: Sending indicator light glows steadily, receiving indicator light is dim or 
flashing.

Realign receiving eye sensor, clean lens and secure brackets.

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Verify door track is firmly secured to wall and does not move.

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Symptom: Motor has over heated; the motor unit does not operate; 
RPM Sensor = Short travel 6-8" (15-20 cm). 

Unplug unit to reset. Try to operate motor unit, check diagnostic code.

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If it is still flashing 5 times and motor unit moves 6-8" (15-20 cm), replace RPM sensor. 

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If motor unit doesn’t operate, motor unit is overheated. Wait 30 minutes and retry. If motor 

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unit still will not operate replace logic board.

Symptom: Motor unit doesn’t operate.

Replace logic board because motor rarely fails.

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Motor Circuit Failure. 
Replace Receiver 
Logic Board.

Motor overheated or possible 
RPM sensor failure. Unplug 
to reset.

Safety reversing sensors 
slightly misaligned 
(dim or flashing LED).

Door control or wire 
shorted. 

Safety reversing sensors 
wire shorted or black/white 
wire reversed. 

Safety reversing sensors 
wire open (broken or 
disconnected). 

1 FLASH

2 FLASHES

3 FLASHES

4 FLASHES

5 FLASHES

6 FLASHES

OR

Installed 

Safety Reversing 

Sensor

KG

KG

LED or 
Diagnostic 
LED

“Learn” 
Button 

Diagnostics
Located On 
Motor Unit

Safety Reversing Sensor

Your garage door opener is programmed with self-diagnostic 
capabilities. The “Learn” button/diagnostic LED will flash a number of 
times then pause signifying it has found a potential issue. Consult 
Diagnostic Chart below.

Summary of Contents for Commander II Safety Signal 3240RGD

Page 1: ...the enclosed safety materials carefully Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System is connected and properly aligned Periodic checks...

Page 2: ...r 28 Having a problem 29 Diagnostic chart 30 PROGRAMMING 31 32 To add or reprogram a hand held remote control 31 To erase all codes 31 3 Button remotes 31 To add reprogram or change a Keyless Entry PI...

Page 3: ...lement Preparing your garage door Before you begin Disable locks Remove any ropes connected to garage door Complete the following test to make sure your garage door is balanced and is not sticking or...

Page 4: ...must not exceed 1 4 6 mm FINISHED CEILING Torsion Spring Access Door Motor Unit Wall mounted Door Control Rail Extension Spring OR Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Sectional Door Installation Planni...

Page 5: ...kaged in two cartons which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below Accessories will depend on the model purchased If anything is missing carefully check the packing material Parts may b...

Page 6: ...it as shown Slip the coupling over the rail sprocket Slide the rail through the motor unit bracket until the coupling fits securely over the motor unit sprocket Align the two bolt holes in the rail wi...

Page 7: ...ve 6 floor NEVER 7 connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to do so NEVER 8 wear watches rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener They could be caught in garage...

Page 8: ...the top edge of the door NOTE If the total number of inches exceeds the height available in your garage use the maximum height possible or refer to page 9 for ceiling installation To prevent possible...

Page 9: ...P CEILING MOUNT ONLY Wall Mounting Holes Optional Wall Mounting Holes The nail hole is for positioning only You must use lag screws to mount the header bracket UP CEILING MOUNT ONLY Door Spring Header...

Page 10: ...ely on a temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring Position the rail bracket against the header bracket Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as shown Insert a ring fastener...

Page 11: ...e designed to clip onto the track of sectional garage doors without additional hardware If it is necessary to mount the units on the wall the brackets must be securely fastened to a solid surface such...

Page 12: ...ie flush with the lip hugging the back edge of the track as shown in Figure 1 If your door track will not support the bracket securely wall installation is recommended Wall installation Figures 2 3 Pl...

Page 13: ...t on each sensor Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to brackets with lenses pointing toward each other across the door Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket extension Figure 5 Finger tighten th...

Page 14: ...id flat is convenient for setting an ideal door to rail distance Raise the opener onto a stepladder You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough Open the door all the way and plac...

Page 15: ...ine 6 with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered above the door Remove the 2x4 Operate the door manually If the door hits 7 the rail raise the header bracket NOTE DO NOT connect power to o...

Page 16: ...of door control by color white wire to 2 and white red wire to the 1 Figure 3 Remove white cover by gently prying at slot in top of the cover 2 with a small flat head screwdriver Fasten with 6ABx1 1...

Page 17: ...nd of the rope through the hole in the release arm of the outer trolley Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet 1 83 m above the floor Secure with an overhand knot NOTE If it is necessary to cut th...

Page 18: ...e Black Wire PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION White Wire Black Wire Installation Step 11 Complete Safety Reversing Sensor Installation ALIGNING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS Plug in the opener The indicator...

Page 19: ...etween the door panel support and the door bracket Drill 3 16 fastening holes Secure the door bracket using the two 1 4 14x5 8 self threading screws Figure 2A Alternately use two 5 16 bolts lock washe...

Page 20: ...INUM STEEL DOORS WITH GLASS PANEL ETC NOT PROVIDED One Piece Doors Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on the previous page They apply to one piece doors also Cente...

Page 21: ...ion with a ring fastener Fasten curved section to the door bracket in the same way using the 5 16 x1 1 4 clevis pin Figure 2 Bring arm sections together Find two pairs of holes that line up and join s...

Page 22: ...t the limit further One full turn equals 2 5 cm of trolley travel Closed door adjustment decrease DOWN travel limit Turn the DOWN limit adjustment screw clockwise 4 complete turns Nuts 5 16 18 Lock Wa...

Page 23: ...UP open force as explained in Adjustment Step 2 If the door does not close completely Increase down travel Turn the down limit adjustment screw counterclockwise One turn equals 2 5 cm of travel If do...

Page 24: ...ontrol clockwise Make small adjustments until the door completes a close cycle After each adjustment run the opener through a complete travel cycle Do not increase the force beyond the minimum amount...

Page 25: ...r reverses on the 1 1 2 3 8 cm board remove the obstruction and run the opener through 3 or 4 complete travel cycles to test adjustment IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECK Test the Safety Reverse System after Each...

Page 26: ...size is A19 Bulb power is 100 watts maximum Light feature Lights will also turn on when someone walks through the open garage door With a Multi Function Door Control this feature may be turned off as...

Page 27: ...for 4 1 2 minutes Press again to turn it off sooner The 4 1 2 minute interval can be changed to 1 1 2 2 1 2 or 3 1 2 minutes as follows Press and hold the Lock button until the light blinks about 10...

Page 28: ...KG NOTICE To comply with FCC and or Industry Canada IC rules adjustment or modifications of this receiver and or transmitter are prohibited except for changing the code setting or replacing the batte...

Page 29: ...rce or travel limits The need for occasional adjustment for the force and limit settings is normal Weather conditions in particular can affect door travel Manually check door for balance or any bindin...

Page 30: ...dim or flashing Realign receiving eye sensor clean lens and secure brackets Verify door track is firmly secured to wall and does not move Symptom Motor has over heated the motor unit does not operate...

Page 31: ...arn button on 1 the motor unit The learn indicator light will glow steadily for 30 seconds Within 30 seconds press and hold the 2 button on the hand held remote that you wish to operate your garage do...

Page 32: ...after it has expired To set a temporary PIN Press the four buttons for your personal entry PIN not the last 1 temporary PIN then press and hold the button The opener light will blink three times Rele...

Page 33: ...g and sending eyes 9 with 3 9 m 2 conductor bell wire attached 41A5266 1 Safety sensor bracket 10 41B4494 1 2 Conductor bell wire white white red 11 178B35 Curved door arm section 12 NOT SHOWN 41A4675...

Page 34: ...crews 5 41D4671 Limit switch assembly 6 41A6241 Motor drive assy complete 6a 20B21 1 Drive belt 7 41C4672 Screw drive RPM kit KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 8 41A4837 1 Worm gear and retainer 9 41A6635 Lo...

Page 35: ...nel for a neat compact appearance Enhanced functions include Lock Feature to lock out outside radio signals while you are away from home and turn opener lights on or off from the control panel Garage...

Page 36: ...DAMAGE DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTAL LATION OPERATION OR CARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ABUSE MISUSE FAILURE TO PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY MAINTE NANCE UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS OR ANY ALTERATI...

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