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Automatic Technology GDO-9 ENDURO GEN2 - User Manual

Automatic Technology GDO-9 ENDURO GEN2
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Home Owner’s Manual
Doc #: 160001_01
Part #: 13373
29/08/2013
GDO-9 Enduro
Gen 2
Overhead Garage Door Opener

Questions and Answers

Summary

Safety Rules

Features

Specifications

Operating Your Door

User Operating Controls

Opener Safety & Security

Manual Door Operation

Learn how to manually operate the garage door by disengaging the opener.

Emergency Evacuations

Procedure for manually opening the garage door in emergencies.

Power Failure

Instructions for operating the door during a power outage.

Re-Engaging the Opener

Steps to re-connect the opener after manual operation.

Security - Inbuilt Locking Facility

Understanding the opener's automatic locking feature for security.

Safety Testing

Test the Close Cycle

Procedure to test the door's automatic reversal when closing.

Testing the Open Cycle

Procedure to test the door's auto-stop function when opening.

Test the Manual Door Operation

Periodic check of the door's manual movement and required force.

Setting the PET Mode position

How to set a specific opening height for pedestrian access.

Coding Transmitters

Setting the Transmitter to Operate the Door

Procedure to program a transmitter to open/close the garage door.

Setting the Transmitter to Operate Vacation Mode

Programming a transmitter to disable receiver for security during absence.

Setting the Transmitter to Operate PET (Pedestrian) Mode

Programming a transmitter button for partial door opening.

Troubleshooting Guide

Door Maintenance

Door Maintenance

Regular checks for wear, damage, or imbalance in garage door components.

Lubrication (every 3 - 6 months)

Recommended lubrication for guide tracks, hinges, and springs.

Door Service and Repair

Guidance on checking lifting cables, fasteners, and spring tension.

Opener Maintenance

Opener Maintenance

Monthly safety testing and checking door operation smoothness.

Service Indicator

Understanding the service LED and beeps indicating maintenance is due.

Removing the Battery From the Transmitter

Step-by-step guide to safely replace the transmitter battery.

Warranty

Optional Accessories

Service Schedule

Overview

The GDO-9 Enduro™ Gen 2 is an overhead garage door opener designed for residential use, offering a blend of safety, security, and convenience features. It is engineered to provide reliable operation for garage doors, incorporating advanced technology to enhance user experience and ensure long-term performance.

Function Description

The primary function of the GDO-9 Enduro™ Gen 2 is to automate the opening and closing of garage doors. It operates using a motor-driven system that moves the door along its tracks. The opener is controlled wirelessly via multi-channel transmitters, allowing users to operate the garage door from a distance. In addition to basic open/stop/close functions, the opener supports several specialized modes and features:

  • Self-Locking: When the garage door is fully closed, the opener automatically locks it, eliminating the need for manual locking mechanisms. This provides an added layer of security.
  • Safety Reversing System: A crucial safety feature, this system automatically reverses the door if it encounters an obstruction during the closing cycle. This significantly reduces the risk of injury or damage. The sensitivity of this system can be adjusted to suit environmental conditions, such as windy areas.
  • Dynamic Door Profiling: The opener intelligently "learns" and compensates for changing door characteristics over time, ensuring smooth and consistent operation with each cycle.
  • Soft Start/Soft Stop: To minimize wear and tear on both the door and the opener, the system eases into and out of each cycle, resulting in quieter and smoother operation.
  • Manual Release: In the event of a power failure, a manual release handle allows the user to disengage the opener and operate the garage door by hand. This ensures access to the garage even without electricity.
  • Vacation Mode: This feature allows the user to disable the opener's radio receiver, preventing it from responding to any transmitters except a pre-programmed unit. This is ideal for extended periods when the garage door will not be in use, enhancing security.
  • Pet (Pedestrian) Mode: A dedicated mode that opens the door partially to a pre-set height, allowing pets or pedestrians to enter or exit the garage without fully opening the door. The default height for this mode can be adjusted to a desired position.
  • LED Courtesy Light: Equipped with two LED lights, the opener provides bright white illumination for the garage upon activation. This light automatically switches off after a programmable duration (defaulting to four minutes) and can also be controlled independently via a transmitter button.

Usage Features

The GDO-9 Enduro™ Gen 2 is designed for user-friendly operation with a focus on convenience and security.

  • Transmitter Operation: The opener is primarily controlled by programmed multi-channel transmitters. Users press a button on the transmitter to initiate door movement (open, stop, or close). If the door is in motion, pressing the transmitter button will stop it; a subsequent press will reverse its direction. Transmitters can be programmed to control various functions, including the main door operation, vacation mode, pet mode, and the courtesy light.
  • TrioCode™ 128 Technology: This advanced radio frequency technology is incorporated into the opener and its compatible transmitters. It reduces interference from other radio sources and enhances security.
  • Code Hopping Technology: Each time a transmitter is used, a new security code is generated from billions of possible combinations. This "code hopping" mechanism prevents unauthorized access by making "code grabbing" virtually impossible.
  • Multi-Channel Transmitters: The transmitters are designed to operate multiple devices, allowing users to control not only the garage door but also other automated gates or doors from a single unit.
  • Coding Transmitters: The manual provides clear instructions for programming transmitter buttons to operate the door, activate vacation mode, engage pet mode, or control the courtesy light. It also details how to erase programmed codes and remotely code new transmitters using an existing one.
  • User Operating Controls (Control Panel): The opener features a control panel with buttons and LEDs for various functions and status indications. These include:
    • OPERATE button: For opening, stopping, and closing the door.
    • CODING LED (Red): Flashes during code storage or when a transmitter button is pressed.
    • LIGHT CODE (White): Used for programming transmitter buttons to control the courtesy light.
    • DOOR CODE (Blue): Used for programming transmitter buttons for door operation.
    • OPEN LED (Green): Illuminates and flashes during door opening and remains on when the open limit is reached.
    • DOOR STATUS LED (Yellow): Illuminates when service is due.
    • CLOSE LED (Red): Illuminates and flashes during door closing and remains on when the close limit is reached.
  • Door Status Indicators: The control panel LEDs provide visual feedback on the door's status, such as open, close, opening, closing, door travel stopped, door obstructed (opening or closing), opener overloaded, door in open position with auto-close mode selected, and mains power interrupted. Audible beeps accompany certain movements or obstructions.

Maintenance Features

While the opener itself requires minimal periodic maintenance, the garage door it operates does. The GDO-9 Enduro™ Gen 2 includes features to assist with maintenance reminders and diagnostics.

  • Service Indicator: The opener has a built-in service counter, pre-set to 3000 cycles as the recommended service interval. When this counter expires, the yellow SERVICE LED will light up, and the opener will beep three times at the start of each door movement. Additionally, the courtesy light will flash, and the opener will beep five times at the end of the open cycle. These warning signals will self-extinguish after 30 cycles. Users are advised to contact their dealer for service when this indicator is triggered. The service counter can be reset by pressing the LIMIT SET button.
  • Service Fault Indicator: Flashing LEDs on the control panel help identify operational problems or service requirements, aiding in troubleshooting.
  • Memory Retention: In the event of a power failure, the opener retains all programmed transmitter codes and limit settings, eliminating the need for reprogramming after power is restored.
  • Door Maintenance Recommendations: The manual emphasizes the importance of regular garage door maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation and to prevent voiding the opener's warranty. This includes:
    • Monthly Safety Testing: Running the safety testing procedures (Section 7) to ensure the garage door is fit for use.
    • Regular Examination: Frequently checking the door, cables, springs, and mountings for signs of wear, damage, or imbalance. Users are warned not to use the door if repairs or adjustments are needed and to contact a professional.
    • Lubrication (every 3-6 months): Specific lubrication guidelines are provided for guide tracks (cleaning with mineral turps or methylated spirits), steel hinges (all-purpose machine oil), plastic hinges (silicon spray if necessary), and springs (wiping with an oily rag).
    • Professional Door Service and Repair: It is recommended that the garage door be serviced by an experienced technician every 12 months or earlier. This includes checking lifting cables for wear, fasteners for security, and spring tension. Users are advised to contact their dealer if the door becomes hard to operate or completely inoperative.
  • Troubleshooting Guide: A comprehensive guide helps users diagnose common issues, such as the opener not working from the transmitter, the chain moving but the door remaining stationary, restricted transmitter range, or the door reversing for no apparent reason. It provides possible causes and remedies, often directing users to specific sections of the manual for detailed instructions.
  • Battery Replacement: Instructions are provided for removing and replacing the CR2032 (3 Volts) lithium battery in the transmitter, along with a method to test the battery's status.

Automatic Technology GDO-9 ENDURO GEN2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeGarage Door Opener
Power SupplyAC
MotorDC
Motor Voltage24V
Maximum Door Height2.4 m
Remote ControlYes
Radio Frequency433.92 MHz
Maximum Remote Controls4
Courtesy LightYes
Power120W
Remote Controls Included2
SecurityRolling Code Technology
Safety FeaturesAuto-reverse
Operating Temperature-20°C to 50°C
Battery BackupOptional

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