Patent Pending INSTALLATION MANUAL AND USER’S GUIDE Revision 5.8 1 www.ActiveForever.
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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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 door opener and incorporates the latest microcontroller technology, infrared light sensor, the optional I-Opener system, and advanced software algorithms to deliver a safe and reliable product.
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 installation and maintenance manual. Perform routine maintenance and a safety inspection based on the recommendations of the garage door opener manufacturer. Test the auto-reversing and photo eye safety features. 3.
PARTS LIST Item Description TOOLS RECOMMENDED 1) 1 terminal wire 2ft. 2) 1 Disable wire 25 ft.
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INSTALLATION OF Autocloser HARDWARE RNING !!! !!!!!!WARNING!!!!!! 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, Item (5), to the garage door opener J brace (Fig. 1-1). Attach reflector using an existing hole in the J brace. Nut, lock washer, J brace, reflector, bolt Fig.
Garage door opener power head assembly The reflector should be as low as the bottom of the garage door opener power head assembly Fig. 1-2 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).
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 you will be using to power the Autocloser. With the plate held in position, plug the Autocloser power adapter into the receptacle. Use the receptacle plate screw to screw down the adapter tab (Fig. 2-2) .
!!! WARNING !!! !!!!!!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 excess wire in a roll and apply a twist tie, to prevent it from hanging down and becoming an obstruction. 3. Determine the Autocloser mounting location. The Autocloser uses an infrared emitter/detector to determine the position of the garage door. Note the position (Fig.
The Autocloser must be mounted in a position with the infrared sensors aimed straight toward the reflector (Fig. 3-2). In order to accomplish this on all of the different shaped garage door openers available, the Autocloser box will always be mounted to the power head assembly. TIP: The Autocloser will need to be mounted at least 2 inches left or right of the center of the garage door opener to facilitate lining up the box and reflector. Fig. 3-2 The infrared sensor should be in line with the reflector.
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 with the reflector. Adjust the unit until it emits the continuous audible alarm. Mark the position of the unit by outlining it with a pencil (Fig. 3-4). Fig. 3-4 4.
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 disconnect the wall button wires already attached to the terminals. (Fig. 5-1) Approximate the length of the wire needed to connect to the Autocloser unit. Add a little extra length to this approximation and cut the wire.
6. Wire the disable button to the Autocloser. Locate the disable button next to the garage 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 button to the Autocloser unit, attaching the wire to the wall and ceiling using insulated staples (not included) (Fig. 6-1).
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 system will begin to emit an audible beep. Thirty seconds after the beeping begins, the door will partially close, then reopen. After a brief period of time, the door will close. B. Reopen the door.
!!!WARNIN !!!!!!WARNING!!!!!! STAY AWAY FROM THE DOOR WHILE IT IS CLOSING - THE GARAGE 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 position. The Autocloser will attempt to close the door twice. When the Autocloser has finished its closing cycle, it will sense that the door has not closed and transition to ‘malfunction disable’ mode.
INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL I-Opener subsystem INSTALLATION OF OPTIONAL I-opener subsystem HARDWARE HARDWARE The I-Opener subsystem can be installed anytime after the Autocloser has been installed. The I-opener subsystem can be installed anytime after the Autocloser-GA has been in!!!!!!WARNING!!!!!! stalled.
Fig. 9 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 with terminal in the hole. Use 1 inch #8 wood screws, Item (12), to fasten the plate to the doorframe (Fig. 11). Fig. 11 18 www.ActiveForever.
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 insulated staples (not included) (Fig. 12-1). Fig. 12-1 Approximate the length of the wire needed to connect to the Autocloser. Add one foot to this approximation and cut the wire. Strip the wires on this end of Item (11). Attach the colored or striped wire to the screw terminal labeled GA + on the Autocloser box.
Fig 12-2 Attach white wire to GA- and colored or striped wire to GA+ 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 programming the system. Switch the Autocloser to setup mode. Press each key into the I-Opener terminal for 2 seconds.
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 intended to temporarily disable the system so that the garage door will not automatically close. This feature can only be utilized when the garage door is fully open.
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 minutes. To set the delay time press and hold the disable button while the unit is in run mode. The unit will initially beep twice. The unit will sound a series of beeps every 5 seconds to signify the delay time that would be set if the disable button were released immediately.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Please read this section carefully if your Autocloser does not function correctly. The unit does not beep or beeps intermit- STEP 1 tently when aligning the reflector while in 1) Make sure the switch is in the setup mode 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 sure it is within three feet of the Autocloser when the garage door is open.
STEP 4 Press and release the Disable button while the unit is on. Does the unit beep twice? No- Go to Step 1 and realign 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, then after 5 seconds it will beep once. Release the disable button. This sets the delay time to 2 minutes. Yes- Go to Step 6 2) Retest Autocloser function and wait the full two minutes.
7) Unit begins to beep? Yes- Unit is working. Follow all installation steps. No– please contact Xceltronix, 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 three times? Yes- I-button key codes have now been erased. Go to Step 8 No- Make sure the switch is in the center position (setup mode). STEP 8 1) While in setup mode. Press an IOpener I-button into the IOpener terminal.
2) Unit beeps three times? Yes- Unit has been programmed 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- Please contact Xceltronix, Inc. for possible warranty service. STEP 10 1) Check I-Opener terminal connection at the Autocloser.
FAQ 1. Can I have my unit professionally installed? Xceltronix, Inc. is partnering with local professional garage door installers to provide set pricing on professional inspection and installation. Please go to autocloser.com/ for a list of approved installers. 2.
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 disable the unit without turning it off. 7. I returned home to find my garage door open. Why did my Autocloser fail to close my garage door? If you hear a beep once every 20 seconds and find the disable LED blinking, the unit did attempt to close the door.
