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Xceltronix Autocloser Installation Manual And User's Manual

Manual is about: automatic garage door close

Summary of Autocloser

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    1 installation manual and user’s guide revision 5.8 patent pending.

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    2 autocloser is designed and manufactured by note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to pro- vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential install...

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    3 introduction congratulations on your purchase of an autocloser automatic garage door closer. We are certain that this little black box will give you peace of mind knowing that your garage or shop door will close if you inadvertently leave it open. The autocloser works with your existing garage doo...

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    4 this is intended to increase the safety of the system, these features are not intended to nor do they replace the auto reversing safety features that are required on all garage door openers. 2. Xceltronix, inc. Urges you to re-read your garage door opener instal- lation and maintenance manual. Per...

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    5 tools recommended parts list item description 1) 1 terminal wire 2ft. 2) 1 disable wire 25 ft. 3) 1 disable button 4) velcro® fasteners, 2 each- hook and loop strips 5) 1 reflector assembly 6) 1 nut 7) 1 bolt 8) 1 lock washer 9) 2 disable button wood screws 10) 1 power adaptor 11) 1 i-opener termi...

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    6 parts identification.

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    7 installation of autocloser hardware rning !!! To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: read all instructions before installing. 1. Install reflector assembly. !!! Warning !!! 1a. Open your garage door and unplug the garage door opener before beginning this step !!! Bolt the reflector assembly...

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    8 1b. Attach reflective conspicuity tape to reflector plate. Peel off adhesive backing from the conspicuity tape and affix to side of reflector plate facing the autocloser unit. Tape should be aligned to cover most of the rectangular portion of reflector plate (fig. 1-3) . Note: conspicuity tape is ...

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    9 2. Connect power to the autocloser . The autocloser uses a 110 volt ac / dc power adapter. Attach each power wire to one of the screw terminals on the power adapter (fig. 2-1). Either wire may be attached to either terminal. Unscrew the center screw on the plate of the household receptacle that yo...

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    10 !!! Warning !!! The power adapter must be screwed down to prevent the adapter from being accidentally unplugged. This adapter is heavy and can cause bodily injury if it hits someone!!! Bundle ex- cess wire in a roll and apply a twist tie, to prevent it from hanging down and becoming an obstructio...

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    11 the autocloser must be mounted in a position with the infrared sensors aimed straight to- ward the reflector (fig. 3-2). In order to accomplish this on all of the different shaped ga- rage door openers available, the autocloser box will always be mounted to the power head assembly. Tip: the autoc...

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    12 determine your mounting location by holding the autocloser unit against the garage door opener power head assembly with the infrared sensor facing the reflector. While the autocloser is in setup mode, it will emit a continuous audible alarm when the infrared sensor is within range and lined up wi...

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    13 5. Wire the autocloser to the garage door opener. Read your garage door opener manual to determine where the wall button terminals are located on the power head. Strip the wires on one end of item (1). Attach one of the wires of item (1) to each of the screw terminals taking care not to disconnec...

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    14 6. Wire the disable button to the autocloser . Locate the disable button next to the ga- rage door opener wall button. Attach one end of each wire, item (2) to the disable button terminals, item (3). Attach the disable button to the wall using the provided screws. Run the wire from the disable bu...

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    15 7. Test the autocloser system. Plug in the garage door opener. A. Switch the system to on. Close then reopen the garage door. As soon as the door is open, the system will start a software timer. The default door closer delay time is 5 minutes. When the timer completes this five-minute count, the ...

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    16 !!!Warnin stay away from the door while it is closing - the ga- rage door can cause severe injury!!! When the timer finishes it’s count, the system will perform the door closing procedure. When the door hits the obstruction, it should return to the open po- sition. The autocloser will attempt to ...

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    17 fig. 8 installation of optional i-opener subsystem hardware the i-opener subsystem can be installed anytime after the autocloser-ga has been in- stalled. !!! Warning !!! Open your garage door and unplug the garage door opener before beginning this installation !!! Determine i-opener terminal moun...

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    18 10. Drill holes for the i-opener terminal plate. Position the back of the terminal in the hole. Mark the terminal plate holes with a pencil. Remove the terminal plate and drill the plate holes with a 1/8-inch drill. 11. Fasten the terminal plate to the doorframe. Reposition the terminal plate wit...

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    19 12. Wire the i-opener terminal to the autocloser . Run the wire from the i-opener terminal to the autocloser unit attaching the wire to the wall and ceiling using in- sulated staples (not included) (fig. 12-1). Approximate the length of the wire needed to connect to the autocloser. Add one foot t...

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    20 13. Insure that nobody is standing under the garage door. Plug the garage door opener back into its 110 volt household receptacle. 14. Program your i-opener electronic key. Your i-opener system will remember up to nine electronic key codes at a given time. Have all of the keys present when progra...

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    21 operation and programming the autocloser system is ready to operate straight out of the box. Once installed, the unit will automatically close your garage door after the preset software timer has finished it’s count. The system features are enumerated below. 1) temporary disable - this disable is...

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    22 tip- the auto close cancel feature can be used whenever the autocloser begins its continuous warning beeps. 4) set the auto close delay time - the delay time can be set to 2, 5, 10, 15 and 20 min- utes. To set the delay time press and hold the disable button while the unit is in run mode. The uni...

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    23 the unit does not beep or beeps intermit- tently when aligning the reflector while in setup mode step 1 1) make sure the switch is in the center position (setup mode). 2) place hand about 6 inches in front of the infrared sensors. Does the autocloser beep? • yes - re-align the reflector and make ...

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    24 step 4 ? Press and release the disable button while the unit is on. Does the unit beep twice? No - go to step 1 and re- align the reflector. Yes - go to step 5 step 5 1) are you sure you are waiting the full delay time? No - press and hold the disable button. The unit will beep twice initially, t...

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    25 7) unit begins to beep? Yes - unit is working. Fol- low all installation steps. No – please contact xcel- tronix, inc. For possible warranty service . The i-opener system doesn’t work step 7 1) switch unit into setup mode. 2) press the disable button. Unit should beep three times. 3) unit beeps t...

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    26 2) unit beeps three times? Yes - unit has been pro- grammed with this i-button key code. Go to step 9 no - go to step 10 step 9 1) switch unit into on mode. 2) press an i-opener i-button into the i-opener terminal. Unit should operate garage door. 3) unit operates door? Yes - unit is working no -...

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    27 limited lifetime warranty what does the warranty cover? Any defect in parts and product workmanship that arises from normal household use in accordance with the installation manual and user’s guide. How long does the warranty last? Parts are warranted for life* and labor is war- ranted for 90 day...

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    28 faq 1. Can i have my unit professionally installed? Xceltronix, inc. Is partnering with local professional garage door installers to provide set pricing on pro- fessional inspection and installation. Please go to http://www.Autocloser. Com/ for a list of approved installers. 2. Why does my garage...

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    29 6. Do i have to install the disable button? Yes, while the unit will work without the disable button installed, it is needed to re-enable the system after a malfunction. The disable is also a convenient way to temporarily dis- able the unit without turning it off. 7. I returned home to find my ga...

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    30 replacement parts to order replacement parts visit our website at: www.Autocloser.Com or contact us: xceltronix, inc. 661 n. Plano rd. Suite 315 richardson, tx 75081 1-877-748-8366 (1-877-shut door) or 972-690-5255.

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    32 please mail to: xceltronix, inc. 661 n. Plano rd. Suite 315 richardson, tx 75081 first name last name address city state zip code phone # email address date of purchase autocloser warranty limited lifetime warranty: read the warranty section in the installation manual and user's guide for details...