Instructions / Assembly
IMPORTANT:
• Veuillez lire attentivement ce guide et les consignes de sécurité jointes qui l'accompagnent.
• Safety Infrared Sensor MUST BE INSTALLED and aligned properly.
• Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• This Equipment meets or exceeds all Federal, State and UL325 Safety Requirements.
DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE
ENGLISH
P/N: 101Y428
ENGLISH
P/N: 101Y428
Congratulations on your purchase of Skylink Garage Door Opener, a garage door opener with many
innovative features. Features include extremely quiet operation with DC motor; automatic force
adjustment so the door can be closed with just the right amount of force, not overpowered; state of
the art safety reversal systems that protect your family and property near the door.
Important Safety Information
This documentation provided with your opener has been carefully designed and organized to make
the assembly, operation and continued maintenance of your product as easy and safe as possible,
provided it is installed, operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions
and warnings contained in this manual. Read and follow all guidlines and operating instructions
before the first use of this product. Store the manual in a safe, easily accessible location.
Safety Symbol Overview
WARNING
• This type of warning symbol is used to indicate possible mechanical hazards that may cause
serious injuries or death.
CAUTION
• This type of warning symbol is used to indicate the possibility of damage to the garage door or
opener.
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Check with the door manufacturer to determine if additional reinforcement is required to
support the door prior to installation of the garage door opener.
3. Install garage door opener only on a properly balanced garage door. An improperly balanced
door could cause serious injury. Have a qualified service professional make repairs to garage
door cables, spring assemblies and other hardware before installing the opener.
4. Remove all ropes and disable all locks connected to the garage door before installing opener.
5. Mount the emergency release handle 6’ (1.8 m) above floor.
6. Do not connect the opener to source of power until this manual instructs you to do so.
7. Locate the wall console or wall console:
A. Within sight of the garage door.
B. Out of reach of children at minimum height of 5’ (1.5 m).
C. Away from all moving parts of the door.
8. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage door wall control.
9. Install the Emergency Release Handle on the emergency release rope.
10. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in plain view on inside of garage door.
11. Upon completion of the installation, the door must reverse when it comes in contact with a 1
1/2” (3.8 cm) high object on the floor (or a 2x4 laid flat at the centre of the door) and when the
infrared safety beam is blocked.
An overall view of a completed garage door
opener system installed on a sectional door. The
arrangement is similar for a one-piece jamb door
(except for differences described later in this
manual).
The garage door opener and all accessories are packaged in one carton.
Check the following items before assembling the opener:
• Identify the door type: sectional door or one-piece jamb door.
• Ensure your garage door is balanced and is not sticking or binding.
• Here is how to check the door balance:
° From outside the garage, slowly open the door all the way and close it all the way – DOOR
SHOULD NOT BIND OR RUB.
° Raise the door halfway up – DOOR SHOULD STAY IN PLACE, SUPPORTED ENTIRELY BY ITS
SPRING.
IMPORTANT
• IF THE GARAGE DOOR FAILS EITHER OF THESE TESTS, HAVE A QUALIFIED GARAGE DOOR
PROFESSIONAL ADJUST OR REPAIR THE DOOR.
• If the garage door is lightweight (made with frame and skin, not solid), it must be braced or
reinforced before installing the opener (including the door frame). Check with a qualified service
professional for a door reinforcement kit.
• If you do not have an access door in addition to the garage door, you should install an emergency
key release kit.
• If your door is more than 7’ (2.1 m) high, you will need a rail extension kit (sold separately).
• With the garage door closed, check alignment of door and garage floor. The gap, if any, should be
no more than 1/4” (6 mm). If the gap is larger than this, repair floor or door before installing
opener.
DC Motor Chain Drive
ATOMS
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Sectional Door One -Piece Door
C2 x 4
Wire Clip (Optional)
C3 x 20
Wire Holder
C5 x 4
Wood Screw
B6 x 3
Hitch Pin
B8 x 4
Locknut
B9 x 1
Clevis Pin
B1 x 4
Lag Screw
B2 x 4
Bolt
B3 x 2
Self-tapping Screw
B4 x 1
Clevis Pin
B5 x 1
Clevis Pin
A1 x 12
Carriage Bolt
A2 x 12
Locknut
A3 x 2
Bolt
A4 x 3
Locknut
A5 x 3
Flange Bolt
Straight Arm
Rail Sections
Chain and Cable
Assembly
Hanging Bracket
Emergency Release Rope
Safety Labels
Bell Wire
Keychain Remote*
Trolley
LCD Wall Console*
Backup Battery*
Wall Console*
Keyless Entry*
Safety Beam Unit
Door Bracket
Head Bracket
Sprocket Cover
Curved Arm
Pulley Assembly
Chain Loosen
Chain Tighten
1. Connect the T-Rail Sections
Align the 4 T-Rail sections on the floor. Connect these rails together with the rail couplers as shown. All rail pieces
must be aligned properly.
Please note the arrow and “M” marking which indicates this side to the motor unit.
2. Attach the Pulley Bracket
Attach the pulley bracket assembly to the end of
the front rail with 2 nuts and bolts.
3. Install the Trolley
To Motor Unit (Back)
Ensure this side of the
trolley is on the stop
bolt hole side of the rail.
Slide the trolley from the back
of the T-rail assembly.
Stop Bolt Hole.
4. Attach the T-Rail to the Opener
Raise the pulley end of
the rail so the rail can
sit on the motor unit
properly. Attach the rail
to the motor unit by
tightening 2 screws.
Insert a bolt to the stop
bolt hole and secure it
with nut.
8. Place the Cable on the Pulley
Place the cable around the pulley at the end of the rail.
Ensure chain/cable passes through the trolley guides. Insert the
trolley guides into the chain traveller until you hear a click when
the chain traveller is completely seated into the trolley.
9. Tighten the Chain and Cable
Connect the 2 ends of the chain
assembly together at the turnbuckle.
6. Prepare the Chain
Lay down the chain on the floor, as shown. Do not twist the chain or cable.
5. Garage Door Safety Label
Affix this label to the inside of your garage door.
To connect the turnbuckle and threaded shaft, hand
tighten the turnbuckle by rotating the turnbuckle
only.
Do not rotate the threaded shaft to avoid twisting
the cable.
1. Mark the Door Centerline
Close the door from inside the garage and mark the vertical centreline of the door on the wall and
the top door panel.
2. Mark Above the Highest Point of Travel
Close the door from inside the garage and mark the vertical centreline of the door on the wall and
the top door panel.
To avoid twisting the cable, use pliers to hold the threaded
shaft while tightening the turnbuckle with a flat screwdriver.
Do not rotate
Do not rotate
Locknuts
Tighten
Locknuts
Loosen
Tighten the locknuts
once the desired tension
is achieved.
10”
Twist the turnbuckle to tighten the chain
tension until the chain is 1/3” (8 mm) above
the base of the T-rail.
Base of Rail
1/3” (8 mm)
10. Attaching the Sprocket Cover
Squeeze the cover slightly and insert the 2 tabs on the
cover in the slots on the motor unit.
NOTE
• After completing the installation, you may notice some chain drop with the door fully closed.
The chain should return to the position as shown when the door is open.
• Too much or too little tension will cause excessive noise.
Sectional Door Jamb Door
Mark a spot on the
centreline of the garage
door, 7” (18 cm) above
the highest point of travel
of the garage door.
Mark a spot on the
centreline of the garage
door, 1 1/4” (3 cm) above
the highest point of travel
of the garage door.
One-Piece Jamb Door Sectional Door
Highest point of travel
1 1/4” (3 cm) above
highest point of travel.
WARNING
• Header bracket must be secured to structural supports. If appropriate support does not exist,
install a new support using 2x4 board on drywall or between 2 studs with lag screws (not
included). DO NOT install header bracket over drywall.
• Concrete anchors must be used if mounting header bracket or 2x4 into masonry.
• Always call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance.
An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when required.
3. Attach a 2x4 (if necessary)
If the calculated header bracket is above the door header, attach a 2x4 between two studs to install
the header bracket.
5. Position The Opener
6. Connect the T-Rail to the Header Bracket
4. Attach the Header Bracket
Place the bottom edge of the bracket on the line marked above the highest point of travel.
Ceiling Installation
The header bracket may be mounted to the ceiling if
there is minimal clearance above the door. If so, extend
the centreline to the ceiling. The back edge of the
bracket must not be further than 5” (12.7 cm) from the
header wall.
Door header
Use lag screws (not included) to attach the 2x4.
Mark the 2 holes
with a pencil.
1 1/4” (3 cm) Above
Sectional Door or
7” (18 cm) Above
One-piece Jamb Door
Highest Point of Travel
Drill two 3/16” (5 mm)
pilot holes.
Attach the header bracket with
2 lag screws provided.
Note the orientation of the header bracket. Do not mount it upside down.
5” (12.7 cm)
Position the pulley bracket against the header bracket.
Position the opener on the floor with packaging
material as protective base.
Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin
and hitch pin as shown.
1. Raise the Opener
Raise the opener onto a stepladder. Use extra spacers on top of the ladder if the ladder is not tall
enough.
Sectional Door
Carefully raise the door to the fully
open position. Be sure the door is
clear from the rail or any other part
of the opener.
Place a 2x4 laid flat on the top
section beneath the T-rail.
2. Attach the Hanging Brackets
Hanging brackets should be angled to provide rigid support. Measure the distance from the motor
unit to the structural support. Cut and bend the hanging brackets as required.
One-piece Jamb Door
Carefully raise the door to the fully
open position so that it is parallel to
the floor.
Position the opener so that top of
the opener head is level with the top
of the opened door.
For an “open-seam” garage, attach the hanging brackets directly to the
joists with 2 lag screws.
On a finished ceiling, attach a sturdy metal bracket
(not included) to structural supports before installing
3. Attach the Opener to the Hanging Brackets
Attach the opener to the hanging brackets with two bolts and nuts.
Ensure the T-rail is centred over the door. Remove the 2x4.
INSTALL THE DOOR BRACKETINSTALL THE DOOR BRACKET INSTALL THE DOOR BRACKETINSTALL THE DOOR BRACKET
One-Piece Wood Doors
For wood doors, drill 5/16” (8 mm) holes through the door and
secure bracket with 5/16 x 2” (8 x 50 mm) carriage bolts, lock
washers and nuts (not included).
One-Piece Metal Doors
Drill two 3/16” (5 mm) pilot holes. Use 2 self-threading screws
to secure the door bracket.
CAUTION
Lightweight garage doors are not designed for use with garage door opener must be
equipped with a door reinforcement kit. Check with the garage door manufacturer for more
information. Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct attachment of the clevis pin and
door arm. In this case, you will not need the door bracket, proceed to “Install the Door Arms”
section.
Sectional Wood Doors
For wood doors, drill 5/16” (8 mm) holes through the
door and secure bracket with 5/16 x 2” (8 x 50 mm)
carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not included).
Sectional Metal Doors
Align the door bracket on the centreline 2” to 4” (5 to 10
cm) below the top edge of the door, or directly below any
door structural support.
Drill two 3/16” (5 mm) pilot holes. Use 2 self-threading
screws to secure the door bracket.
Top of Door
Door Bracket Location
Door arm connects directly
to vertical reinforcement
Hardware
(not included)
Bolt 5/16 x 2” (8 x 50 mm) (not included)
Bolt 5/16 x 2” (8 x 50 mm) (not included)
Centre the door bracket on the top of the door.
1. Attach Emergency Release Rope
Thread the red rope through the hole in
the trolley release handle and tie an
over-hand knot. Leave the trolley release
lever in the released position until further
testing is completed.
3. Connect the Door Arm to the Trolley
4. Connect the Door Arms Together
Bring two arms together. Find two pairs of holes that line up and join 2 arms with bolts and nuts.
Select holes as far apart as possible to increase door arm rigidity.
2. Connect the Door Arm to Door Bracket
Sectional Door
Connect the curved door arm to the door bracket
with clevis pin and hitch pin.
One-piece Jamb Door
Connect the straight arm to the door bracket
with clevis pin and hitch pin.
Engaged Released
One-piece Jamb Door
Connect the curved door arm to the trolley with
clevis pin and hitch pin.
Sectional Door
Connect the straight door arm to the trolley with
clevis pin and hitch pin.
Sectional Door One-piece Jamb Door
Push Button*
WARNING
• Wall console must be installed within sight of the garage door, out of reach to children at a
minimum height of 5’ (1.5 m) and away from all moving parts of door.
• Be sure power is not connected before installing the wall console.
• Wall console should only be activated when door can be seen clearly, is properly adjusted
and there are no obstructions to door travel.
• Always keep garage door in sight until completely closed. Never permit anyone to cross
path of closing garage door.
3. Install the Wall Button/Console
Secure the wall console with two screws.
NOTE:
• Emergency release handle should hang 6’ (1.8 m) above floor. Adjust rope length if it is
necessary.
WARNING
• Use extreme care when pulling release handle. DO NOT use handle to pull door open or closed.
• Never use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons and
obstructions.
2. Connect the bell wires to the 2 terminal screws
Wires are not polarity sensitivity.
1. Location
Place the wall button or wall console at least
5’ (1.5 m) above the finished floor or the
topmost step.
4. Operator Warning Label
Mount the user safety instruction label next to the wall console.
5. Route and Secure the wires
Route the wire up the wall and across the ceiling
to the opener with wire holders.
6. Connect the Wires to the Opener
Connect the wires to the terminals.
Wires are not polarity sensitivity (either wire to
either terminals).
White Black
Align the Pulley Bracket & Rail
CAUTION
• Use only the specified bolts to attach the T-rail to the opener.
Any other bolts will cause serious damage to the opener.
7. Align the Chain on the Sprocket
Start aligning the chain by placing the turnbuckle 10” (25 cm) from the sprocket. Wrap the chain
around the sprocket. The sprocket teeth must engage the chain as shown.
IMPORTANT
• Rotate turnbuckle only while tightening.
Start from here
WARNING
• To avoid possible serious injury from a falling garage door opener, fasten it securely
to structural supports of the garage. Concrete anchors must be used if installing any
brackets into masonry.
Bracket (not included)
Bolts and Nuts (not included)
NOTE
* Note that accessories will depend on the model you purchased.
If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material.
INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 3
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST ...................................................................................................... 4
WHAT IS INCLUDED ........................................................................................................................ 5
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................ 8
ASSEMBLE THE T-RAIL ................................................................................................................... 9
INSTALL THE HEADER BRACKET ................................................................................................... 14
HANG THE OPENER....................................................................................................................... 17
INSTALL THE DOOR BRACKET....................................................................................................... 19
INSTALL THE DOOR ARMS ............................................................................................................ 21
INSTALL THE WALL BUTTON/CONSOLE FOR ATOMS
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CONNECT THE OPENER TO POWER............................................................................................... 25
INSTALL SAFETY BEAM SENSOR................................................................................................... 27
PROGRAMMING GUIDE - ATOMS
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SAFETY TEST................................................................................................................................ 36
OPERATIONS - ATOMS
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MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................................. 40
BACKUP BATTERY......................................................................................................................... 41
TROUBLE SHOOTING..................................................................................................................... 44
ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................... 47
FCC .............................................................................................................................................. 48
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................... 49
CUSTOMER SERVICE..................................................................................................................... 50
INSTRUCTION MANUALINSTRUCTION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTTABLE OF CONTENT INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLISTPRE-INSTALLATION CHECKLIST WHAT IS INCLUDEDWHAT IS INCLUDED WHAT IS INCLUDEDWHAT IS INCLUDED WHAT IS INCLUDEDWHAT IS INCLUDED IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLE THE T-RAIL
ASSEMBLE THE T-RAIL ASSEMBLE THE T-RAILASSEMBLE THE T-RAIL ASSEMBLE THE T-RAILASSEMBLE THE T-RAIL ASSEMBLE THE T-RAILASSEMBLE THE T-RAIL ASSEMBLE THE T-RAILASSEMBLE THE T-RAIL INSTALL THE HEADER BRACKETINSTALL THE HEADER BRACKET INSTALL THE HEADER BRACKETINSTALL THE HEADER BRACKETINSTALL THE HEADER BRACKETINSTALL THE HEADER BRACKET
HANG THE OPENER
HANG THE OPENER HANG THE OPENERHANG THE OPENER INSTALL THE DOOR ARMSINSTALL THE DOOR ARMS INSTALL THE DOOR ARMSINSTALL THE DOOR ARMS INSTALL THE WALL BUTTON/CONSOLE FOR ATOMS
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INSTALL THE WALL BUTTON/CONSOLE FOR ATOMS
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INSTALL THE WALL BUTTON/CONSOLE FOR ATOMS
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INSTALL THE WALL BUTTON/CONSOLE FOR ATOMS
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CONNECT THE OPENER TO POWERCONNECT THE OPENER TO POWER CONNECT THE OPENER TO POWERCONNECT THE OPENER TO POWER
1. Connect AC Power
Plug motor unit into grounded outlet. If a grounded outlet is not
available, contact a qualified electrician to install a proper outlet.
DO NOT ACTIVATE THE OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED.
WARNING
• If permanent wiring is required by your local code, have a licensed electrical contractor follow
the procedures outlined in this manual. Disconnect power to the circuit before removing cover.
• Be sure power is not connected to the opener and disconnect power to circuit before removing
cover to establish permanent wiring connection.
• Garage door installation and wiring must be in compliance with all local electrical and building
codes.
• Never use an extension cord, 2-wire adaptor, or change plug in any way to make it fit outlet. Be
sure the opener is grounded.
• The opener has a grounded type plug for your protection and only fit into a grounding type outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
3. Permanent Wiring/Remove the Power Cord
2. Permanent Wiring/Remove Cover
Be sure the power cord is unplugged. Remove the screws from the
cover of the opener.
4. Permanent Wiring/Remove the Bushing
Be sure the power cord is unplugged. Cut the cord about
6” (15 cm) above the bushing.
5. Permanent Wiring/Hardwire the Opener
Connect the conduit to the opener with the proper termination. Connect conduit wiring to opener wiring
with wire nuts (not included). Install the bottom cover and screws.
Green – Ground
White – Neutral
Black – Hot
Important Information: The safety beam sensor can detect obstacles in the path of its invisible beam.
When the beam is obstructed while the door is closing, the door will stop immediately, reverse to the
fully open position and the opener lights will flash. It is important to ensure the invisible infrared is
unobstructed by any part of the garage door, tracks, other hardware or objects near the garage door.
1. Identify the Transmitter and the Receiver
The unit with the red LED is the transmitting sensor. The unit with the blue LED is the receiving
sensor. Avoid sunlight shining directly into the receiving sensor.
2. Mounting the Sensor on the Door Track
Clip the mounting bracket onto the
garage door track. Ensure the sensor
is mounted between 4” (10 cm) and
6” (15 cm) above the ground. Follow
the same procedure to install the
sensor on the other track ensuring
the sensors are facing each other.
NOTE
Remove the spring bracket from the mounting bracket if installing to the wall or floor.
1. Slide the sensor from the mounting bracket.
2. Slide the spring bracket from the mounting bracket.
3. Re-install and secure the sensor to the mounting
bracket.
6. Connect the Wires to the Opener
Twist like-coloured wires together. Connect the
wires to the terminals. Wires are not
polarity sensitivity (either wire to either terminal).
7. Check the Safety Beam Sensor LED
Plug in the opener. The receiving sensor indicator's blue LED should glow
steadily if the wiring and alignment are correct. The transmitting sensor
indicator's red LED will glow steadily regardless of alignment or obstruction.
9 Testing with Obstruction
With the sensors properly aligned, place an
obstacle in the path of the beam. The
transmitting sensor's red LED should be on,
the receiving sensor's blue LED should be
off. Remove the obstacle, both LEDs should
be on steadily.
NOTE
If the transmitting sensor LED does not glow steadily, check the following:
I. Power to the opener is connected.
II. A short in the white or white/red wires (from wire holders or at the openers terminals).
III. Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener.
IV. A broken wire.
If the transmitting sensor LED glows steadily but the receiving sensor LED doesn’t glow:
I. Check alignment.
II. Check for an open wire to the receiving sensor.
III. Check for dirt on lens, or sun shining into lens.
8. Align the Safety Beam Sensor
If the receiver LED is off, dim, or flickering (while the invisible light beam path is not obstructed),
alignment is required.
If the blue LED is flashing or off, slide the mounting bracket up or down on the track until the blue
LED is steadily on. The tab for the sensor can also be adjusted by a slight bend if needed for
alignment. When properly adjusted both the red and blue LED will be steadily on. After two minutes
the sensors will go into sleep mode and the red and blue LED will flash every 10 seconds. When the
door is closing, the sensors will return to normal operation with red and blue LED steadily on.
NOTE
• Be sure to stay out of the beam’s path while aligning.
• The LED in the safety beam sensors will flash in every 10 seconds during standby mode.
3. Mounting the Sensor on the Wall (Optional)
For wall mounting, use a wooden block to increase depth providing enough clearance for the sensor
beam to be unobstructed.
4. Mounting the Sensor on the Floor (Optional)
For floor mounting, use a wooden block to elevate the sensor brackets, if necessary. Ensure the
sensor is no higher than 6” (15 cm) above floor. Fasten the screws to the floor with concrete
anchors (not included).
NOTE
• Receiving sensor is labelled “Receive” on the wire.
WARNING
• Be sure power is not connected to the garage door opener while installing the safety beam
sensor.
• The safety beam sensor must be installed and aligned properly.
• This safety device must not be disabled.
• The safety infrared sensor must not be installed higher than 6” (15 cm) above the garage floor.
4” to 6”
(10 to 15 cm)
Wood Block
5. Route and Secure the Sensor Wires
Run the wires up the wall, then over to
the centre of the door. Secure the wires
to the wall with wire holders. Run the
wires along the top of the T-rail and
secure them with 4 wire clips provided.
Black White
Align the sensors
Receiving Sensor (Blue LED)
Blue Light:
On– Beam Aligned. No Obstructions.
Off – Beam Not Aligned Or Obstruction
– Sensors Need Alignment.
Dim/Flickering – Sensors Need Alignment.
Transmitting Sensor (Red LED)
Red Light:
On – Power On.
Off – Power Off.
Remove the bushing with pliers.
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