Guardian 2211-L User Manual

Owner’s Manual
● Please read and understand this manual and safety instructions carefully before installation.
● The Opener WILL NOT CLOSE until the Photo Eye Safety System is properly installed and aligned.
● REGULARLY CHECK and TEST the Opener according to the safety label to ENSURE SAFE OPERATION.
● Retain this manual for future reference.
GDO Manual Revised: 03-17
GDOMU10A-7
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury to persons - Use this operator only with Residential Sectional Garage doors.
Serial # __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Date Installed __ __ /__ __ /__ __ __ __
Located on the bar code label on top of your opener.
The illustrations used in this instruction manual may differ from the actual product you have purchased.

Guardian 2211-L Specifications

General

Horsepower	1/2 HP
Drive Type	Chain Drive
Battery Backup	No
Voltage	120V
Remote Controls Included	2

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Important Installation Instructions

Essential guidelines for safe installation of the garage door opener and related components.

Important Safety Instructions

Critical safety rules for operating the garage door opener and preventing injury.

Wiring Instructions

Connecting Wires to Opener

Photo Eye Safety System Installation and Connection

Installing The Photo Eye Safety System

Instructions for wall and floor mounting the Photo Eyes.

To Connect Photo Eye Safety System

Steps for connecting the Photo Eye wires to the opener terminals.

Connecting Power

To Connect Power

Aligning the Photo Eye Safety System

To Align the Photo Eye Safety System

Procedure to align the photo eyes, checking emitter and sensor light indications.

Travel Limit Adjustment

Adjusting Travel Limits

Instructions for adjusting the open and close travel limits using the opener's screws.

Setting OPEN (UP) Travel Limit

Step-by-step guide to setting the desired fully open position for the garage door.

Setting CLOSE (DOWN) Travel Limit

Step-by-step guide to setting the desired fully closed position for the garage door.

Force Adjustment

Adjusting Force

How force adjustment controls regulate door opening and closing force for minor resistance.

Setting Close Force

Procedure to adjust the force required to close the door, ensuring proper reversal.

Setting Open Force

Procedure to adjust the force required to open the door, ensuring proper stopping.

Final Adjustments and Testing

Testing the Safety Reverse System

Procedure to test the door's automatic reversal mechanism when encountering an obstruction.

Testing the Photo Eye Safety System

Steps to test the Photo Eye system's functionality and alignment indicator lights.

Operating the Opener

Activating the Opener

Manual Operation of the Opener

To Disconnect Trolley for Manual Operation

Steps to pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the trolley for manual door movement.

To Re-connect Trolley

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their possible causes and solutions for the garage door opener.