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EDR4 1169 G  10/03

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Site requirements

Radio interference

Radio interference can reduce the performance of garage door opener remote controls. Ga-
rage door remote controls␣ are required to operate in shared radio frequency bands. Regula-
tions permit other users to continuously operate higher powered devices such as baby moni-
tors or wireless headphones in these shared bands. These devices may cause radio interfer-
ence that reduces the performance of your remote control. Switch off interfering devices if
possible.␣
Remote controls and receivers that operate on alternative frequencies are available at addi-
tional cost.

Electrical Power Supply

The opener is for Australian and New Zealand conditions of 220-240 Volts AC - 50 Hz.
There must be an earthed power point within 1.6 metres of the mounting position.

Garage Door

This opener is designed for a residential sectional door to 2.1 metres high or a one piece
tilting door to 2.4 metres high and 6.0 metres wide. For installation on taller doors see your
Merlin dealer.
Check that it is possible to raise the door by hand through the full height of the opening. The
door should operate smoothly, lifting up and down without the door or door mechanism bind-
ing. The door must not jam in the tracks.
A properly balanced tilt door will stop of its own accord at about the two thirds closed posi-
tion. (Springs may need adjustment accordingly).
A properly sprung sectional door will either close of its own accord for the last 500 mm of its
travel or it will require a very light added force. If the door springs back, it is advisable to have
the spring tension adjusted. Do not attempt this yourself. Springs can only be adjusted safely
by a trained professional installer.
If in doubt about whether the door is suitable for automation consult an Authorised Merlin
Installer.

Tilt door clearances

The opener has been designed to fit most existing doors. The minimum installation clearance
from the garage ceiling to the top edge of the door during any part of the door’s travel is 100
mm.
The header bracket is to fit as close as practical above the top of the door, in the centre.
The door bracket is to fit at the highest possible point of the door, in the centre. The bracket
may be fixed vertically or horizontally to suit. A solid fixing point is required.
The overall length of the opener when assembled is 3150mm.
Clear space of around 600 mm is required behind the fully open door.

Sectional door clearances

For sectional doors using torsion springs the minimum allowable height from the top of the
closed door to the ceiling is 200 mm.

Summary of Contents for Powerlift

Page 1: ...com Professional installation While this unit is suitable for do it yourself installation using a qualified Authorised Installer has the additional benefit of an on site warranty and ensures a qualit...

Page 2: ...ese instructions WARNING Do not allow children to play with door controls Keep remote controls away from children The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supe...

Page 3: ...oor Excessive force may damage the garage door Before installing the drive remove all unnecessary ropes or chains and disable any equip ment such as locks that is not needed for powered operation Befo...

Page 4: ...r mechanism bind ing The door must not jam in the tracks A properly balanced tilt door will stop of its own accord at about the two thirds closed posi tion Springs may need adjustment accordingly A pr...

Page 5: ...on trol transmitter with clip andbattery in cluded wall box pack hardware pack chain pack trolley header bracket door bracket door arm L arm return pulley as sembly light cover red release rope with m...

Page 6: ...king or a sheet of cardboard for this Twist the pole until the return pulley is aligned onto the same plane as the power head drive sprocket STEP 4 Remove the sprocket cover from the power head Removi...

Page 7: ...uster until the chain hangs no lower than the bottom of the pole Tighten the locknuts on the adjuster Replace the sprocket cover STEP 7 Attach the mounting strapping to the power head Use the light an...

Page 8: ...to allow the line to be 300 mm above the maximum height then draw the line 80 mm below the ceiling Extend the door centre line up to intersect with the new height line STEP 6 Fit the header bracket t...

Page 9: ...ate the joists fill the holes and repaint STEP 12 Before attaching the straps to the joists set the level of the opener Check that the door does not hit the pole when manually open ing and closing All...

Page 10: ...tical then the opener can not sense an obstruction The door arm must remain at less than a right angle to the pole Disengage the trolley by pulling the red release cord straight down Slide the trol le...

Page 11: ...pe through the hole in the trolley release lever Ensure the release cord is threaded through the manual release warning card Setting the door travel limits limits NOTE Repeated operation of the opener...

Page 12: ...ked open force and close force Note The opener can be set to either determine its own safe operating force level or it can Opener position and open door position for trackless tilt door exit delay Lig...

Page 13: ...the 20th wireless control is over written in the opener s memory All wireless controls can be deleted from the opener s memory There is a learn button on the underside of the opener inside the lamp co...

Page 14: ...e accessory terminals marked beam sensor on the rear of the opener There is no need to connect the cables with any particular polarity Switch the power to the opener back on Aim the sensors at each ot...

Page 15: ...ol transmitter which requires periodic replacement A fresh bat tery will give better performance than an old battery Trouble shooting There are no user serviceable parts inside the opener The power co...

Page 16: ...lose it when leaving Door may have sensed an obstruction and automatically reversed to the open position SO LUTION Make sure you watch the door close fully before driving away Do not rely on auto clos...

Page 17: ...stimates above are based on typical residential applica tions Stand by power consumption 3 W maximum Operating power consumption 900 W maximum Lamp on time 4 minutes and 15 seconds after the last oper...

Page 18: ...and replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period Limited warranty on motor After 24 months and through to 60 months Merlin will furnish a replacement moto...

Page 19: ...rectly or indirectly from any defect in the goods supplied is limited to the replacement or repair of such goods or to damages not exceeding the invoice value of such goods at the option of Merlin Gar...

Page 20: ...before removal of the unit A Merlin technician will diagnose the problem and promptly supply you with the parts for do it yourself repairs or provide you with shipping instructions for a factory repa...

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