Autoslide MultiDrive, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...MultiDriveTM Installation instructions ...

Page 2: ... door friction 8 Space under the transom 8 Coating the cover 9 Installation instructions 10 1 Cut parts to size 10 2 Attach parts to the base 12 3 Attach the base to the door 22 4 Attach the brackets and cover 24 5 Install the mode pad 27 Programming the controller 30 1 Learn wireless inputs 30 2 Set DIP switches 31 3 Set the controller for pets 32 4 MultiDrive mode settings 32 ...

Page 3: ...of purchase This warranty will cover the repair or replacement of any defective parts at an authorized Autoslide Pty Limited facility and is subject to the following conditions provided that the MultiDrive is fitted to a sliding door strictly following the supplied instructions and the sliding door slides within the friction limits specified in the instructions and the MultiDrive is for residentia...

Page 4: ...Pty Limited in writing or by phone about any defect in the goods In the event a MultiDrive unit is returned to Autoslide Pty Limited for a warranty claim the MultiDrive unit must be received free from damage The purchaser expressly acknowledges and agrees that Autoslide Pty Limited is not liable for any advice given by its agents in relation to the suitability of the product or its application to ...

Page 5: ... and non bi parting doors Figure 2 Figure 1 Bi parting doors with the MultiDrive a b c d Figure 2 Non bi parting doors with the MultiDrive a single left sliding door b telescopic left sliding door c single right sliding door and d telescopic right sliding door Warnings Any manual lock on the sliding door should be removed or deactivated otherwise the MultiDrive may be damaged if activated while th...

Page 6: ... 2018 Autoslide Pty Ltd MultiDrive 6 What s included Base x 1 Cover x 1 AC adapter x 1 Controller x 1 Motor x 1 Belt x 1 Top bracket x 1 ...

Page 7: ... 2018 Autoslide Pty Ltd MultiDrive 7 Bottom bracket x 1 Cover clip x 2 Belt tensioner x 1 End cap x 2 Cable cover x 3 Mode pad x 1 Screw Packet x 1 Tool Packet x 1 Wall Button X 2 ...

Page 8: ...peed of about 4 second 100 mm second Use a digital scale with a hook to measure the force to open and close the door If the force is greater than 35 pound force speak with an authorized Autoslide Pty representative on how to proceed Space under the transom The MultiDrive system sits directly below the head space of a sliding door and requires a vertical space of 3 15 80 mm see Figure 3 The MultiDr...

Page 9: ...cover has an uncoated aluminum mill finish To make the cover match the sliding door use a color sample from the door and or door trim to match the cover with the door system The painting of the cover should be powder coated for optimal durability and finish Leave spare material to hold the ends of the cover during the coating process ...

Page 10: ...eck the MultiDrive fits a b Figure 4 Examples of a sufficient space for the Multidrive b insufficient space Is there a 3 15 inch 80 mm space below the transom If yes the MultiDive should fit Go to the next step b If no see below Steps a b Figure 5 3 15 80 mm 3 15 80 mm 3 15 80 mm 0 08 2 mm ...

Page 11: ...the inside width W of the sliding door frame see Figure 5 Cut off any pins or clips used to hold the cover during the coating process Figure 6 Cut the cover shown in grey to a length L which is 0 51 to 0 59 13 15 mm shorter than W c Cut the base to the same length Cut the base to the same length L as the cover 0 51 to 0 59 or 13 to 15 mm shorter than W W L ...

Page 12: ...ure 7 Bi parting doors motor 1 is on the left Figure 8 Right handed door motor 1 is on the left Figure 9 Left handed door motor 1 is on the right Steps 1 Lay the base on the floor directly in front of the door frame Align the center of the base with the center of the door frame 2 Each part attaches to the base with one or two sliders Figure 10 which fit into the tracks on the base Remove the nuts ...

Page 13: ...f some doors Clips are not needed at the ends of the base because the end caps support the cover there Steps 1 Use a cover clip behind the door frame of each fixed non sliding door Figure 11 The door frame of the fixed door hides the clip from view on the other side of the door Slide each cover clip onto the base as in Figure 11 Make sure the other end of each cover clip without sliders points tow...

Page 14: ...bottom bracket on both the base and the door as in Figure 12 Figure 12 Bi parting doors belt tensioner and bottom bracket The right side is shown with the right door open For right handed doors non bi parting For left opening doors the belt tensioner sits on the right side of the door frame viewed from the inside of the door 1 Close the door fully 2 Slide the belt tensioner along the base until it...

Page 15: ...il it is in front of closed sliding door as shown in Figure 14 where A 20 30 of the width B of that door C 1 97 50 mm 3 Tighten the slider nuts to hold the belt tensioner in place 4 Mark the position of the bottom bracket on both the base and the door as in Figure 14 Figure 14 Right opening sliding door belt tensioner and bottom bracket The left side is shown with sliding door closed e Motor The m...

Page 16: ...on both the base and the left hand sliding door as in Figure 15 Figure 15 Bi parting doors motor and top bracket The left side is shown with left door open For left opening doors non bi parting 1 Open the door fully 2 Slide the motor along the base until it is 1 97 50 mm from the mark you made on the door for the bottom bracket position Figure 13 and Figure 16 where C 1 97 or 50 mm 3 Tighten the s...

Page 17: ... the base in between the two tracks 2 Slide the controller along the base over the motor cable until it is 1 97 50 mm from the motor see Figures to 18 to 20 depending on the type of door where D 1 97 or 50 mm The slider should be in the track furthest from the door 3 Slide the AC adapter along the base over the motor cable until it is 1 97 50 mm from the controller Figures to 18 to 20 where D 1 97...

Page 18: ...ler 2 and motor 3 Figure 20 Left opening door AC adapter 1 controller 2 and motor 3 6 Tighten the slider nuts to hold the AC adapter and controller in place 7 Plug the motor cable into the controller Figure 21 in a socket labeled Motor 8 Plug the AC adapter cable into the controller Figure 21 in a socket labeled Power 3 2 1 D D 3 1 2 1 D D 3 2 3 1 D D ...

Page 19: ...e other side Keep the unjoined side furthest from the base 2 Use your hands to gently pull the belt tight Cut the belt so that the two ends can touch without overlapping Figure 22 Figure 22 Cut the belt so that the two ends touch without overlapping 3 Keep two ends of the belt as close as possible to each other and insert them into the bottom bracket Figure 23 Figure 23 Insert the two ends of the ...

Page 20: ...d straight and does not sag Do not keep tensioning the belt after it is pulled straight or the motor may get damaged Note If the belt loosens when the tensioning bolt is turned clockwise then completely unscrew the tensioning bolt until it is removed from the tensioning pulley then insert the tensioning bolt into the opposite end of the tensioning pulley where the locking nut was previously and sc...

Page 21: ...hten the locking nut Figure 27 Figure 27 Tighten the locking nut h End caps Steps 1 Each end cap has two sliders Loosen the nuts and push the sliders into the two tracks in the base Figure 28 You may need to use a hammer to gently tap the end caps into position 2 Tighten the nuts on both sliders ...

Page 22: ... the end caps 3 Attach the base to the door Steps Place the base against the transom and measure distance H Figure 29 H is the distance between the base and the vertical surface below the transom Figure 29 Place the base against the transom and measure H H ...

Page 23: ...than 0 8 20 mm away between the two tracks near each end cap in the flat area outside the two tracks in the middle of the base in the flat area outside the two tracks Figure 31 Screw positions in the base if H 0 99 25 mm 2 Put the base into position under the transom Leave a gap of 0 12 to 0 2 3 to 5 mm between the back of the base and the vertical frames of the doors 3 Using the 0 24 6 mm holes i...

Page 24: ...than 0 8 20 mm away near each end cap in the middle of the base Figure 33 Screw positions in the base if H 99 25 mm 2 Put the base into position under the transom so that H is less than 0 99 25 mm and the holes in the base are clear of the sliding doors 3 Using the 0 24 6 mm holes in the base as a drill guide drill 0 24 6 mm holes into the vertical surface behind the base You may need to clamp the...

Page 25: ...o avoid the glass 4 Drill 0 24 6 mm holes in the door at those three positions Figure 34 Figure 34 Drill three holes in the door for the bottom bracket 5 Hold the bottom bracket against the door Pack out any gap with spacers each have a thickness of 0 04 or 1 mm The belt should run parallel with the door The bracket must not bend the belt sideways 6 Screw the bottom bracket and any spacers to the ...

Page 26: ...few millimeters to avoid the glass 5 Hold the top bracket against the door Pack out any gap with spacers each have a thickness of 0 04 or 1 mm The belt should run parallel with the door The bracket must not bend the belt sideways 6 Screw the top bracket and any spacers to the door i Cover Clip the cover over the base to cover the MultiDrive mechanism Figure 37 Note Make sure the end of the cover c...

Page 27: ...e 3 the door is held open pet mode 4 the door opens a customized width to allow a pet to pass through lock mode 5 the door is locked with an electric lock if fitted The back of the mode pad has a 7 pin electrical connector 6 a b Figure 38 a The front of the mode pad and b back of the mode pad with 7 pin connector Steps 1 Mark the position of the mode pad on one of the door jambs about 1 meter abov...

Page 28: ...the cable through the hole Figure 39 Figure 39 Cut a hole in the door jamb Feed the cable through the hole 4 Peel backing paper from one side of the double sided foam Press the sticky side of the foam onto the back of the mode pad Figure 40 Figure 40 Press the sticky side of the foam onto the back of the mode pad 5 Remove any dust grease or moisture from the marked position on the door jam 6 Peel ...

Page 29: ...8 Autoslide Pty Ltd MultiDrive 29 then firmly press the sticky side of the foam onto the door jamb Figure 41 Figure 41 Remove the backing paper connect the cable and press the sticky foam onto the door jamb ...

Page 30: ...iDrive to detect all wireless inputs such as motion sensors remote controls and pet sensors 1 Power up the controller Take the power cable for the AC adapter and plug it into a general power outlet Switch on the power at the outlet Switch on the power switch 3 on the controller 2 Press the sensor learn button 4 and release it The red LED 5 lights up 3 Activate all wireless inputs For example wave ...

Page 31: ...e mode pad To program switch DIP 1 on and then off while power is on starts a learning cycle for telescopic doors sets the opening width DIP 4 off normal operation 5 Reduce opening speed DIP 5 on opens at 75 of normal speed DIP 5 off normal operation 6 Wi Fi Activation DIP 6 on allows pairing and use of Wi Fi module to control MultiDrive via Autoslide app DIP 6 off disables Wi Fi use and must prog...

Page 32: ...s to close slowly If the door is already closed there is a short delay 7 The door then begins to open slowly When the door reaches the required opening width for a pet hold the door to stop it moving for example with your foot Caution don t get anything caught in the opening door 8 After a short delay the door begins to close slowly Once the door is closed the MultiDrive returns to automatic mode ...