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Rolling Door Opener RDO-1V3 Tri-Tran

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 Installation Instructions

   Controll-A-Door

®

 Diamond PD 

and Firmamatic

TM

OR

Important Safety Instructions

T o Incr

ease Force Pr

essure

a. Hold down the FORCE MARGIN SET button

.

b. While holding the FORCE MARGIN SET button, pr

ess the PLUS (+) button. Each 

press will incr

eases the force mar

gin. 

c. The OPEN LIMIT LED will flash each time the PLUS (+) button is pr

essed to indicate 

an increase in for

ce. 

d. If the OPEN LIMIT 

LED flashes continuously when 

the PLUS (+) button is being 

pressed, this indicates that the maximum for

ce setting has been reached.

e. T

est the force again as per T

esting Close Cycle and Testing Open Cycle.

To Recall Factory Set For

ce

a. Holding down the FORCE MARGIN SET button and the LIMIT SET button for two 

seconds.

b. Release both buttons. The default setting should now be r

ecalled.

Doc #: 161013_00

Part #:  79097

Released: 28/03/14

 

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 rules. Failure to comply with 

the following instructions may result in death, serious personal injury or property damage.

34-36 Marigold St, Revesby, NSW, Australia                   ABN 25 010 473 971

P: 13 62 63     W: www.bnd.com.au

WARNING!

 Take car

e when testing or adjusting the 

Safety Obstruction For

ce. Excessive for

ce may 

cause 

SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY and/or PROPER

TY 

DAMAGE.

Testing Close Cycle

a. 

Press the pr

ogrammed transmitter to open the door. 

b. 

Place a piece of timber approximately 40mm high on the 

floor directly under the door

.

c. 

Press the pr

ogrammed transmitter to close door.  

d. 

The door should strike the object and re-open.

Testing Open Cycle

a. 

Press the transmitter to close the door

.

b. 

Press again to open the door

c. 

When the door reaches appr

oximately half way, fir

mly grab 

the door’s bottom rail -  the door should stop. 

d. 

If the door does not reverse r

eadily when closing, or stop 

when opening, the force may be excessive and need 

adjusting.

40mm block 

of wood 

Safety Obstruction Forces

WARNING!

 If the door fails these tests, put the opener into 

manual mode, only operate the door by hand and call for 

service.

WARNING! 

Photo electric beams must be installed if the closing 

force at the bottom edge of the door exceeds 400N (40kg) for

ce.

WARNING!

 

Please test the manual release mechanism to 

ensure that the manual r

elease is easy to operate. No more 

than 15 kg of force should be r

equired to disengage the door 

using the manual release cor

d. If excessive force is r

equired 

reset the close limit position.

Adjusting Safety Obstruction Force

The Safety Obstruction Force is calculated automatically

 

during setup. Adjusting this is normally only necessitated by

 

environmental conditions such as windy or dusty ar

eas, and areas

 

with extreme temperatur

e changes.

Symptom

Possible cause

Remedy

The opener does not work 

from the transmitter

The opener does not have power

The battery in the transmitter is flat 

 

Transmitter does not contain 

 

Tri-T

ran

+

 Technology

The opener has been put into “Vacation 

Mode” 

 

The transmitter button is not programmed to 

operate the door.

Door Code LED is flashing yet the opener is 

not working.

Plug a device of similar voltage (e.g. a hairdryer) into 

the power point and check that it is OK

Replace the battery 

 

Check that the transmitter has grey buttons and the 

model number  on the back displays V2. Contact 

dealer for support if otherwise. 

Tur

n off “V

acation Mode”  

(Section 8.3, step e of Home Owners Manual) 

Code in the transmitter 

Ensure the corr

ect button on the transmitter is being 

pressed.

One transmitter works but 

the other/s do not

Faulty transmitter

Flat battery

Replace transmitter

 

Replace battery

The motor is running but the 

door remains stationary

The opener is disengaged

Re-engage the opener  

The transmitter range varies 

or is restricted

Variations ar

e normal depending on 

conditions e.g. temperature or exter

nal 

interference

The battery life is exhausted 

Position of the transmitter in the motor 

vehicle

Make sure you can see the door when you use the 

transmitter.

Check the battery status by pressing a button (flashing 

or no light requir

es battery to be changed)

Aim the transmitter through the windscr

een.

The Courtesy light does not 

work

LED has failed

Change LED.

The door reverses for no 

apparent r

eason

This may occur occasionally from 

environmental conditions such as ar

eas that 

are windy

, dusty or have extreme temperatur

changes.  

If Safety beams are installed they may be 

partially obstructed.

Ensure the door runs smoothly befor

e increasing the 

force pr

essure.

 

 

Ensure the beam path is not obstructed. Check the 

Alignment.

The door stops or moves 

very slowly. 

Garage door in poor condition e.g. springs 

may be broken.

(Optional Battery Back Up Accessory) The 

batteries may have little OR no charge

Check the door’s operation.

 

Connect mains power and leave the batteries to 

charge. The batteries may take 24 to 48 hours to r

each 

their maximum charge capacity

.

The SERVICE LED has 

started to flash and is 

beeping numerous times

A Fault has been detected. The fault will 

be active each time an attempt is made to 

operate the door.

Record opener function (How many beeps?) then pr

ess 

the LIMIT SET button once to reset the opener

. If the 

fault continues to be tripped contact 1300 736 410  for 

support.

The Open (Green) LED and 

Close (Red) LED are flashing 

alternatively

Opener is overloaded

Check the doors operation by disengaging the motor 

and ensuring the door runs smoothly. If necessary make 

door adjustments or contact your door professional.

The Open (Green) LED 

continues to flash

Door obstructed when opening

Clear away any obstructions and test door opens 

correctly

. (If door is damaged, contact your door 

professionl).

The Close (Red) LED 

continues to flash

Door obstructed when closing

Limits may be cleared

Clear away any obstructions and test door closes 

correctly

. (If door is damaged, contact your door 

professional).

Remove all power sources (including the battery 

backup). Wait till all lights ar

e out (10-15 secs), then 

reconnect power

. If Red LED is flashing, limits are not 

set. Reset Limits.

Troubleshooting Guide

T o Decr

ease Force Pr

essure

a. Hold down the FORCE MARGIN SET button.

b. While 

holding the FORCE 

MARGIN SET button, pr

ess the MINUS (-) button. 

Each 

press will decr

ease the force mar

gin. 

c. The CLOSE LIMIT LED will flash each time the MINUS (-) button is pr

essed to 

indicate a decrease in for

ce. 

d. If 

the CLOSE 

LIMIT LED 

flashes continuously 

when the 

MINUS (-) 

button is 

being 

pressed, this indicates that the minimum for

ce setting has been reached. 

e. T

est the force again as per T

esting Close Cycle and T esting Open Cycle.

 

Tools Required

• 

Ladder

• 

Adjustable Wrench

• 

Socket set

• 

Drill

Open to Installation 

Section

Power Supply

Properly earthed 3 pin single -phase power is required.

a. 

WARNING!

 A portable power generator is 

not recommended due to spikes, surges and 
fluctuations in the supply.

Unsuitable Door Types

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 fitting of an opener to 

doors with removable mullions is not recommended. 

Sideroom

The minimum sideroom required from the edge of the 

door curtain is 41mm to the inside of the door bracket, 

and 85mm to the wall. If a Battery Backup is to be fitted, 

at least 135mm to the bracket is required.

Therefore the recommended sideroom from the edge of 
the door curtain is 95mm to the inside of the door bracket, 
and 135mm to the wall as per diagram.

85

41

135

95

Minimum Side room

Recommended Side room

Position

The opener can be installed on either the right - or left hand side of the 

door (when viewed from the inside the garage). The opener is factory set 

for right hand side installation.
The opener must be installed in a dry position that is protected from the 

weather. Moisture or corrosion damage is not covered by the Warranty.

• 

Screwdrivers

• 

Marker Pen 

• 

Door Stand

Kit Contents

1.   

1 x RDO-1V3 drive unit 

2.    2 x Locking Bar Covers
3.    2 x TB-6 Transmitters (RDO-1V3)
   OR
    2 x TB-5 Transmitters (Firmamatic)
4.    1 x Collar Kit
5.    1 x Weight Bar

Fastner Bag
6.    2 x Nilock Nut
7.    2 x 2 x 3/16 x 1/2 flat washers
8.    2 x Pan Head Screw M4 x 50
9.    2 x Self Tapping Screw M10 x 32
10.   2 x Washer 6.4 x 20.6 x 1.2 GAL

Accessory Pack
11.   2 x Extension Fork
12.   2 x Flat Washer 107D 6.4 x 20.5 x 1.6
13.   2 x Hex Serration Head Screw M6 x 45

14.  Wall Mount Transmitter (RDO-1V3 only)

 1

 2

 3

 5

 6

 7

 8

13

12

11

 9

 4

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34-36 Marigold St, Revesby, NSW

, Australia                   ABN 25 010 473 971

P: 13 62 63     W: www

.bnd.com.au

To Recalculate For

ce Margins

a. 

Press and hold the FORCE MARGIN SET Button for six (6) seconds, the beeper 

will sound once

.

b. 

The door will start to move and re-calculate for

ce margins. The door can move 

between the open and close limit positions up to four (4) times (depending on 

the position of the door and the power up condition). 

c. 

A single beep will be heard once the pr

ocess is complete.

d. 

T est the for

ce again as per T esting Close Cycle and T

esting Open Cycle. 

Important Note:

Only Tri-Tran

+

 Technology Transmitters 

and Keypads are compatible with this 
RDO-1V3 product.

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