3. Wiring
.
•
Route wires (29) using either method shown
(Fig. 3-5)
.
•
Wires along boom are held in place with
wire clips.
–
Wires can be slipped under the wire clips
already in place.
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®
SYSTEM INSTALLATION
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NOTE:
The operator will not close the door
automatically unless the Safe-T-Beam
®
System is
installed.
1. Mounting brackets
.
•
Mark both sides of garage door frame or wall 5"
above floor.
(Fig. 3-1)
.
•
Hold bracket against door frame or wall
.
–
Check brackets extend out from wall far
enough that tongue of bracket is beyond door,
tracks or any door hardware.
–
If not:
- “STB” bracket extensions are available
at local dealer.
- Blocks of wood, etc. may be substituted for
extensions.
•
Center bracket on your mark
(Fig. 3-2)
.
•
Fasten each with 2 screws (44)
(Fig. 3-2)
.
NOTE:
Mounting brackets can be attached to the
floor using concrete anchors (not provided).
2. Mounting “STB” source and sensor
.
•
If garage has only one garage door.
–
Determine which side of garage receives most
direct sunlight
(Fig. 3-4)
.
–
Red LED should always be on sunny side
whenever possible
(Fig. 3-4)
.
•
For multiple doors.
–
Preventing crossed signals is critical.
–
Place source and sensor modules on adjacent
doors facing in opposite directions
(Fig. 3-4)
.
NOTE: To help prevent interference from sun, “STB”
sensors (Green LED) may be placed further away from
the door opening where they will spend more time in
shadows.
•
Slide source/sensor onto tongue of bracket until
it clicks into place
(Fig. 3-3)
.
There should be no electrical power to the operator
while installing Safe-T-Beam System
®
wires. If you
have plugged in the power cord—UNPLUG IT NOW.
WARNING
FIG. 3-1 Mark door frame.
FIG. 3-2 Mount
brackets.
FIG. 3-3 Attaching
“STB’s” to brackets.
[41]
FIG. 3-5 “STB” wiring methods.
Sensor
Source
Red
Green
Power
Head
Sensor
Source
Red
Green
Power
Head
A
B
Dashed Line = striped wire
Solid Line = white wire
tongue
mark
center of
bracket
FIG. 3-4 “STB” locations.
#10"-16 x 1-1/4"
[44]
SUN
ONE DOOR
GARAGE
THREE DOOR
GARAGE
RED
LED
RED
LED
GREEN
LED
RED
LED
GREEN
LED
GREEN
LED
GREEN
LED
RED
LED
RED
LED
RED
LED
GREEN
LED
GREEN
LED
TWO DOOR
GARAGE
