Protectrix S+ Automatic Garage Door Closer User manual

Below you will find brief information for Automatic Garage Door Closer S+. Protectrix™ S+ has a learn code feature that lets you program the unit to your garage door opener. You can also set the delay time to customize your garage door closer's behavior, and Protectrix will beep once every minute if the battery is low. It has a safety feature that prevents the garage door from closing if the Lock Switch on your garage door opener is turned on. The unit is also programmed and can open and close your garage door by pressing the button on the front of Protectrix.

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Start – Setup Overview
Thank you for your purchase of the Protectrix™ S+ or (( )) Automatic Garage
Door Closing Device.
Video - of how to install Protectrix is also available on our web site if you
would prefer to watch what it takes. Go to www.protectrix.com then click on
“how it works”, a video link will appear at the top right hand side called
“Installation Video for S+ and (( ))”.
Setting up Protectrix S+ usually takes 2 - 5 minutes but it primarily depends
on if you’ve programmed a remote control for your garage door before.
Step 1 – Learn Code
1) You should find a &quot;learn&quot; button on the garage door opener (see diagram
D), a) press the learn button for approximately 2 seconds. The LED light
beside the learn button will go on. Now b) press the TEST SWITCH button
on the front of Protectrix™ to activate. The LED light on the garage door
opener will flash then go off. Also Protectrix should beep and blink once.
Protectrix is now programmed and should be able to open and close your
garage door.
Diagram J: Installation location of Protectrix
Test 2) Next, set the Delay Time to 2 minutes and leave your garage door
open. An alarm (blinking light and beeping sound) will start after 2 minutes;
the alarm will continue for 30 seconds. After that the garage door should
close. If the garage door does not close try Test 1 again.
Warning! Test that Protectrix works on your garage door before depending
on it, not testing it could mean your garage door will never shut.
Want Garage Door to Stay Open?
Diagram D: Location of Receiver Learn Button
Test 1) Test that pressing the test button on the front of Protectrix™ programs
Protectrix™ correctly. The garage door should open or close when you press
this button; if this does not occur, either the remote has not been programmed
correctly (proceed back to step 1), the remote lock switch is on (this is usually
next to the button you use to open your garage door and is mounted on the
wall inside your garage check your garage door manual for more information),
your battery is not installed or is dead, or you purchased the wrong Protectrix
model for your garage door.
If you would like to leave your garage door open without Protectrix closing
the door on you, you can disable it in one of two easy ways:
a) Turn the delay switch on the front of Protectrix to Off (0).
b) Turn ON the Lock Switch on your garage door switch. It is usually
mounted inside your garage on the wall. Protectrix will still set off
an alarm after the set delay time and every delay time after that but
it will not be able to close the door.
Low Battery Alarm
Step 2 – Installing
a) Pick an area on the upper part of the Garage Door as shown in
Diagram J to install Protectrix. The unit must be mounted so that the text
on the front of the case is horizontal (see that label on front “install this
end up” is pointing up).
b) To secure the unit to the garage door; screw the back half of the case
to the garage door with two screws. If you do not want to use screws,
you can use double-sided foam tape and apply it to the back of Protectrix
then stick Protectrix to the garage door. Be careful to ensure that the
double-sided foam tape is securely attached to the garage door and
Protectrix, if it is not, the unit could fall and open instead of close the
garage door.
Caution! If Protectrix™ falls or releases from the garage door, Protectrix™
may inadvertently open the garage door, or never try to close the garage
door. Ensure Protectrix™ is firmly attached!
Step 3 – Adjust Delay Time
3) On the front of Protectrix turn the knob to the desired number of minutes
that you would like Protectrix to wait before trying to close the garage door. If
you select 3 that equals 5 minutes, a setting of 7 would make Protectrix wait 1
hour before closing the garage door.
Note: The maximum possible delay time is 4 hours.
Note: You can turn the system off by selecting Off (0) for the delay time.
There is a low battery alarm built into Protectrix. The alarm will cause a blink
and a beep once every 60 seconds to indicate that the battery is low. If the
battery is low proceed to the Replacing/Installing Battery Section.
Testing/Replacing Battery
Protectrix requires a 9-volt alkaline battery (included). Protectrix™ should be
tested once a month. To test the battery press the TEST SWITCH button on
the front of Protectrix. If the garage door opens but you don’t hear a beep, the
battery should be replaced. If the garage door does not open or close when
pressing the TEST SWITCH, you may need to repeat step 1.
To replace the battery separate the front half of the case from the back, then
remove the old 9V battery and replace it with a new 9V battery. Now
reassemble the case.
Technical Specifications
9V/Alkaline
Battery Type:
Battery Life:
approx: 2-5 years
The lifetime of the battery is determined upon many factors such as: how
often the buzzer goes off, how many times Protectrix needs to close the garage
door and the temperature. Under typical circumstances however the battery
should last well over 2 years.
Time until Door Automatically Closes:
1min, 2min, 5min,
10min, 20min, 30min
1hr, 2hr, 4hr.
Time Alarm Goes off Before Closing Door:
30 seconds
Dimensions:
5in x 2&frac34; in x 1&frac14;in
FCC Regulations:
Protectrix complies with Part 15 of the FCC Regulations. Its operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Warning!
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Never permit children, or those who behave like children, to be
alone in the garage or to play with Protectrix™
Protectrix™ can close the garage door behind you locking you
out of your house, be sure to have a way to get back into the
house if the garage door is closed on you.
If Protectrix™ is removed from the garage door and the battery
is still installed, the garage door may go up and down
unexpectedly. Be sure to turn the Delay Switch to OFF to disable
the unit.
When the battery is low, Protectrix™ may not be able to close the
Garage Door, check monthly that Protectrix™ works. Protectrix
will beep once every minute if the battery is low.
If the lock switch on your garage door is on, Protectrix™ will not
be able to close your garage door.
Do not leave anything in the region where the garage door
closes, Protectrix™ can not detect any objects in the way of the
garage door. Your garage door will stop and reverse, if your
garage door does not have those features do not use Protectrix!
Pressing the button on the Front of Protectrix™ has the same
effect as pressing the button on your garage door remote; it can
open your garage door, be careful not to press the button
unexpectedly.
Protectrix cannot close the garage door if there is no power to the
garage door opener or if something is blocking the garage door
from closing!
If a car is running in the garage, Protectrix may close the garage
door causing unsafe levels of CO in Garage.
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Key Features

Programmable
Automatic garage door closure system
Adjustable delay time
Low battery alarm
Safety feature: Lock Switch compatibility
Easy installation

Frequently Answers and Questions

What if the garage door does not close after programming Protectrix?

If the garage door does not close after programming Protectrix, try programming it again. Check that the remote lock switch is off and that your battery is installed and not dead. Make sure you purchased the correct Protectrix model for your garage door.

How often should I test Protectrix?

You should test Protectrix once a month to ensure it is working correctly. Press the TEST SWITCH button on the front of Protectrix to test the battery.

How do I disable Protectrix from closing the garage door?

You can disable Protectrix from closing the garage door in one of two ways: turn the delay switch on the front of Protectrix to Off (0) or turn ON the Lock Switch on your garage door switch.