Overhead Garage Door Operator Dominator Tempo & Syncro Instruction Manual Conforms to: 4008033 ANSI/CAN/UL325 Tested to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules SYNCRO ATS-3 DOMINATOR TEMPO ATS-2AM SECTIONAL DOOR OPENER SYNCRO ATS-3 DOMINATOR SYNCRO ATS-3AM SMART SECTIONAL DOOR OPENER FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY Doc # 160416_00 Part # 87406 Released 08/09/20
WARNING!: It is vital for the safety of persons to follow all instructions. Failure to comply with the installation instructions and the safety warnings may result in serious personal injury and/or property and remote control opener damage. Please save these instructions for future reference. ELECTROCUTION!: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a grounding type plug that has a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding type outlet.
© Copyright 2019 CONTENTS Overhead Garage Door Operator 1. Safety Information 2. System Specifications 3. Operating controls 4. Kit Contents 5. Operator Safety & Security 4 5 6 7 8 5.1 Manual Door Operation 8 5.2 Emergency Evacuations 8 5.3 Power Failure 8 5.4 Re-Engaging the Operator 8 5.5 Security - Inbuilt Locking Facility 8 6. Installation Instructions 6.1 C-Rail Assembly 6.2 Mounting Operator for a Track Type Door 9 10 10 6.2.1 Determine Bracket Position 10 6.2.
1. Safety Information WARNING! • This operator should be installed in accordance with relevant US and Canada Standards. • To reduce the risk of injury to persons – Use this operator only with a sectional door. DO NOT install product on J-Type or Single Piece Doors. • This operator is not suitable for commercial, industrial or common entry applications. • This operator is a plug in domestic appliance and is designed for indoor use only.
© Copyright 2019 2. System Specifications Factory Default Settings Default Maximum Maximum motor run time 1 Minute - Courtesy light time 180 secs - Obstruction force margin 0.7 amp 1.5 amp Auto close time 0 seconds - Technical Specifications Model SYNCRO ATS-3AMB SYNCRO ATS-3AM TEMPO ATS-2AMB TEMPO ATS-2AM Input Voltage 120Vac / 60Hz 120Vac / 60Hz 120Vac / 60Hz 120Vac / 60Hz Current (Max) 2.0A 2.0A 2.0A 2.
3. Operating controls Button Function 1. DOWN ARROW (Blue) Closes the door 2. DOWN ARROW LED (Blue) Illuminates when the door is closed and flashes when the door is obstructed on close or stopped. 3. STOP (Red) Stops the door 4. UP ARROW (Green) Opens the door 5. UP ARROW LED (Green) Illuminates when the door is open and flashes when the door is open with the auto-close timer running, obstructed on opening or stopped. 6. MODE (Yellow) Enables Load Diagnostics Mode 7.
© Copyright 2019 4. Kit Contents 4 6 16 7 9 12 13 5 8 10 11 14 15 17 2 Fig.4.1 1 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1 x ATS drive unit 1 x Wall mount transmitter kit 2 x Transmitters and batteries 1 x Bent arm door attachment 1 x Straight arm door attachment 1 x Wall bracket TS01 1 x Door bracket Locator 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
5. Operator Safety & Security WARNING! 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. Do not disengage the operator to manual operation with children/persons or any objects including motor vehicles within the doorway. 5.1 Manual Door Operation To disengage the operator from the door (preferably with the door in the closed position), pull down on the string handle on an angle towards the door (Fig 5.
© Copyright 2019 6. Installation Instructions IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH: (1) READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. (2) INSTALL ONLY ON A PROPERLY OPERATING AND BALANCED GARAGE DOOR. AN IMPROPERLY BALANCED DOOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO INFLICT SEVERE INJURY. HAV E A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON MAKE REPAIRS TO CABLES, SPRING ASSEMBLIES, AND OTHER HARDWARE BEFORE INSTALLING THE OPENER.
6.1 C-Rail Assembly 6.1.1 Installing the C-Rail ELECTROCUTION! This operator is not equipped for permanent wiring. Contact a qualified electrician to install a suitable receptacle if one is not available. a. Remove the Opener from the box. b. Locate and insert the shaft of drive unit 1 into the C-Rail’s sprocket as shown in Fig 6.1. c. Fix the two track brackets 16 with four (4) M4 x 8 screws 14 supplied in accessory pack (Fig 6.1.2). d. Place drive unit back in packing box for protection. 14 1 Fig. 6.
© Copyright 2019 6.2 Mounting Operator for a Track Type Door 6.2.4 Securing the Powerhead Perforated Angle or equivalent Fig.6.2.4 Ceiling Beams that run towards the door requires: 1 x perforated L shape metal strip and 2 x shorter perforate L shape metal drop down strips. a. Measure across the ceiling from the centre point 3155mm (+/- 50mm) to find a supporting beam. b. Create a perforated angle which best suits your site. Use a hack saw to cut the L shape metal strips.
6.3 Safety Beam Installation IMPORTANT NOTE: The Safety Beam must be installed and connected before the travel limits are set. 6 7 6.3.1 Safety Infra-Red Beam Kit (P/N 62047) A Safety Beam extends across the door opening. This Safety Beam is designed to detect an obstruction while the door is closing and to send a signal to the door operator to reverse or stop the door movement. Install the Safety Beam indoor only. 3 8 5 6.3.2 Assembling the Mounting Bracket a.
© Copyright 2019 6.4 Setting Speed and Limits 6.4.1 Set the Limit Positions and adjust drive speed: The Limit Positions can vary due to site conditions, such as uneven ground. When setting the Close limit, ensure the position is when the door makes first contact with the ground. Alternatively for the Open limit the position should be at the height of the garage opening. Fig.6.4.1 NOTE: The drive speed is set to the fastest setting by default.
6.5 Safety Testing & Auto-Close 6.5.1 Obstruction Detection Test Check the Safety Beam photoelectric sensor is operating after the installation. a. Place an obstruction (white vertical surface 6 in. high by 12 in. wide) in the center of the opening, perpendicular to the plane of the door when in the closed position as per Fig 6.5.1. b. Press the CLOSE button or the transmitter button to close the door. The photoelectric sensor shall sense an obstruction as described above.
© Copyright 2019 6.6 Coding Transmitters 6.6.1 Setting Remote Control Transmitter Codes The opener can only operated from 4-button remote control transmitters that have been programmed into its memory. Up to 64 codes can be stored in the memory. a. Press the MODE button repetitively until the TRANSMIT LED is lit. b. Press and HOLD the button/s indicated in the Fig 6.6.1 to set the required transmitter function. The Main light will start to flash rapidly. c.
6.6 Coding Transmitters 6.6.2 Install Wireless Wall Mounted Remote Transmitter a. Turn the wall switch over and pull the tab to commission the battery. (Fig 6.6.2) b. Store the transmitter code as per instructions in Section 6.6.1. Test the transmitter button. c. Mount the transmitter using parts provided in a convenient location, yet out of reach of children and at least 5 feet off the ground. (Fig 6.6.3) d. Make sure the door is visible from this location. Fig.6.6.
© Copyright 2019 6.7 Battery Backup 6.7.1 Connecting the Battery Backup (Available with ATS-3AM model, optional for ATS-2AM) a. Remove the screw and open the cover to the batteries. (Fig.6.7.1) WARNING! After Step (c) the opener may become active (even when power is off). This is a result of a residual charge in the batteries. b. Connect the coupling blue harness 2A to the red plus terminal A+ on Battery A , then connect coupling blue harness 2B to the black minus terminal B- on Battery B . c.
6.9 Auto-Ki Smart Phone Control (ATS-3AMB Only) CLASS B DEVICE CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B) This equiment 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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
© Copyright 2019 7. Operation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH: (1) READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. (2) NEVER LET CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY WITH DOOR CONTROLS. KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL AWAY FROM CHILDREN. (3) ALWAYS KEEP THE MOVING DOOR IN SIGHT AND AWAY FROM PEOPLE AND OBJECTS UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY CLOSED. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR. (4) NEVER GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR.
7.1 How to Use Your Operator For maximum efficiency of your operator, your garage door must be in good operating condition. An annual service of your garage door by door professional is recommended. CAUTION: Activate the operator only when the door is in full view, free of obstructions and with the operator properly adjusted. No one should enter or leave the garage while the door is in motion. Do not allow children to play near the door. Fig.7.1.
© Copyright 2019 7.2 User Operating Controls Button Function 1. DOWN ARROW (Blue) Closes the door 2. DOWN ARROW LED (Blue) Illuminates when the door is closed and flashes when the door is obstructed on close or stopped. 3. STOP (Red) Stops the door 4. UP ARROW (Green) Opens the door 5. UP ARROW LED (Green) Illuminates when the door is open and flashes when the door is open with the auto-close timer running, obstructed on opening or stopped. 6. MODE (Yellow) Enables Load Diagnostics Mode 7.
7.3. Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Remedy The opener does not work from the transmitter Garage door in poor condition e.g. springs may be broken Check the door’s operation The opener does not have power Plug a device of similar voltage (e.g. a hairdryer) into the power point and check that it is OK The battery in the transmitter is flat Replace the battery The opener has turned on “Vacation Mode” Turn off “Vacation Mode” (Section 6.6.
© Copyright 2019 7.4. Service / Warning Indicator 7.4.1 Main Light = Service / Warning Indicator: Requirements for a service and user warnings are indicated after operation by the main light repeatable flashing OFF a number of times followed by a pause. The below table identifys the issues and remedies.
9. Appendix A - Status Indication during Operating Mode.
© Copyright 2019 B - Adjustment Mode Instructions a. Press the MODE button repetively until the GEAR LED starts flashing b. Referring to the table below, select the desired parameter using the OPEN the GEAR and CLOSE buttons and observing the number of flashes on LED. The selected parameter’s value is indicated by the main light’s brightness. c. Press STOP / SET button to start editing the parameter’s value. The TRANSMIT LED will turn on when editing is active. d.
E - Setting limits via Transmitter a. Switch power on and the BLUE LED on the CLOSE button will start to flash to indicate that the opener is ready to set the Close travel limit b. Press the MODE button repetitively until the TRANSMIT Button 1 (inch Open) Button 2 (Set) LED is lit. c. Press and HOLD the CLOSE button to set the Open / Stop / Close function. The Main light will start to flash rapidly. d. Press and hold button 1 on the transmitter, then release transmitter button. e.
© Copyright 2019 F - Setting the PET Mode position When activated, PET mode drives the door to a preset position from the close position, therefore allowing a pet or parcel to go under the door. a. Drive and stop the door at the desired PET mode open position by pressing the transmitter button coded for Open/Stop/Close operation. b. Press the MODE button repetitively until the GEAR LED is lit. c. Press OPEN button to save PET position - Main light will flash and both OPEN and CLOSE LED will light up.
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