Protectrix 18A Garage Door Closer User Manual

Below you will find brief information for Garage Door Closer Protectrix 18A. This device is designed to automatically close your garage door after a set time, ensuring that your garage is secure. Protectrix 18A is compatible with a range of garage door openers from different manufacturers and can be programmed to work with your specific opener.

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Step 2 – Install
Start – Setup Overview
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LiftMaster or Sears
If you have a Chamberlain, Craftsman, Genie, Overhead, Lift
garage door with a Red, Purple or Black learn button (Diagram
Diagram A
A), start at
step 1A (skip step 1B).
a) Pick an area on the upper part of the Garage Door as shown in Diagram B
to install Protectrix.
Otherwise proceed to step 1B (skip step 1A).
Step 1A – Learn Code
Find your &quot;learn&quot;&quot; button on the garage door opener (see diagram A), a) press
the learn button for 1 second.. The LED light beside the learn button should go
on. Now b) press the TEST SWITCH
button on the front of Protectrix™. You
may need to press TEST SWITCH after
the red light behind the test switch goes
out two to three additional times with
some garage doors. The learn light on the
garage door opener should flash or go off,
and Protectrix will beep and blink. Protectrix is now programmed and can
open and close your garage door. (Run Test 1 below)
b
half of the case to the
b) Secure Protectrix to the garage door; screw the back
garage door with two screws. If
you do not want to use screws, you
can use double-sided tape and
apply it to the back of Protectrix
then stick Protectrix to the garage
door but ensure that the doublesided tape is securely attached to
the garage door (see below
Caution).
Diagram A:: Location of Receiver Learn Button
OR
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 1B –Record Code
Garage Remote
Manufacturer
Allstar™/Allister
Chamberlain&reg;
Craftsman&reg;
Genie&reg;
Liftmaster&reg;
Linear&reg; (below)
MegaCode™
Marantec&reg;
MasterCraft&reg;
Delay Time
Setting
30m/6/318MHz
tst/1/ 390MHz
tst/1/ 390MHz
2m/2/390MHz
tst/1/ 390MHz
5m/3/310MHz
30m/6/318MHz
20m/5/315MHz
tst/1/ 390MHz
Garage Remote
Manufacturer
Moore-O-Matic™
™
Multi-Code™
Overhead&reg;
Pulsar™
Raynor&reg;
Sears&reg;
Stanley&reg;
Diagram B: Installation location of Protectrix
Delay Time
Setting
5m/3/310MHz
10m/4/300MHz
2m/2/390MHz
30m/6/318MHz
tst/1/ 390MHz
tst/1/ 390MHz
5m/3/310MHz
Rolling Code
off/0/ 315&amp;390
* The above Brand and Registered Trademarks are registered trade names of the respe
respective entities and
are only used for reference
** The above list is subject to additions and modifications
Test 2) Set the Delay Time to tst (1 minute) and leave your garage door
open. If not testing with the unit mounted to the garage door the
t Protectrix
unit must face down as with an open garage door for the timer to start
countdown!
An alarm (blinking light and beeping sound) will start after 1 minute; the
alarm will continue for 30 seconds, then the garage door should close. If the
garage door does not close retry
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 close
automatically.
Table 1: Model Training Settings
*Need original manufacturers wireless garage door remote ccontrol, and
Protectrix.unit.
A) Disconnect the Battery from Protectrix.
B) On the front of Protectrix, set the Delay Time to the value from Table 11.
C) Press and Hold the Test Switch Down while connecting the battery
D) Release the Test Switch when Protectrix stops beeping
E) Holding
ing the Remote Control about 30cm (1foot) away from Protectrix,
witch on your Remote Control until the RED
hold down the transmit switch
light goes out on Protectrix (less than 20seconds).
F) Run Test 1 below
Test 1) Pressing
ressing the test button on the front of Protectrix™ should open and
close your garage door. If this does not always occur, either a) the remote has
not been programmed correctly (repeat step 1), b) your opener is not
supported, c) the remote lock switch is on (this may be next
ext to the switch you
use to open your garage door from inside your garage).
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Step 3 – Adjust Delay Time
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 5m (3) that is 5
minutes, a setting of 1hr (7) would wait 1 hour before trying to close the door.
ximum possible delay time is 4 hours.
Note: The maximum
Note: You can turn the system off by selecting Off (0) for the delay time.
Protectrix18A - Automatic Garage Door Closer Manual
Want Garage Door to Stay Open?
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 ooff (0), although
we recommend turning it to 4hr (9) just in case you forget to turn
it back on again.
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.
Warning!
1)
2)
3)
4)
Alarms
When you press the test switch for 3 or more seconds and then release the
switch, once the transmission is complete, if there are any situations that ne
need
to be addressed the unit will beep and blink. The unit will also beep any
alarms every several minutes.
If the unit beeps once 1) the Battery is Low.. If the unit beeps twice the 2)
Unit Needs to be Reset (perform step 1B above with the Delay Time set tto 0,
then repeat step 1A).
). If the unit beeps more than 3 times the unit is 3)
defective and should be repaired or replaced.
Testing/Replacing Battery
Protectrix requires a 9-volt
volt alkaline battery (included). Protectrix™ should be
tested once a month. While the garage door is closed press the TEST
SWITCH button on the front of Protectrix. If the garage door opens and you
don’t hear a single beep AFTER you release the Test Switch,, the battery is
okay.
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6)
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8)
9)
Never permit children, or those who behave like children, to be alone
in the garage
rage 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 yourr garage door is on, Protectrix will not be able
to close your garage door.
ve anything in the region where the garage door closes,
Do not leave
Protectrix cannot 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
ront 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 Carbon Monoxide (poisonous/deadly) in
Garage
If you hear 2 or 3 beeps after pressing the Test Switch you’ll need to reset
your Protectrix unit. Do this by repeating step 1B but set the Delay Time to 0
(off). Then repeat Step 1A.
Technical Specifications
Battery Type:
9V/Alkaline
approx: 1-4 years
Battery Life:
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;
2&frac34;in x 1&frac14;in
FCC Regulations:
rix complies with Part 15 of the FCC Regulations. Its operation is
Protectrix
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.
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Key Features

Automatic garage door closing
Adjustable delay timer (1 min to 4 hours)
Compatibility with various garage door opener brands
Easy installation
Test switch for operation verification
Low battery indicator
Alarm for potential issues
Secure mounting options
Safety warnings and precautions

Frequently Answers and Questions

How do I program Protectrix 18A to work with my garage door opener?

You'll need to follow the instructions in the manual to record the code from your garage door remote control. The manual provides specific steps based on the manufacturer of your garage door opener.

What happens if I forget to close my garage door, but Protectrix is installed?

Protectrix 18A has an adjustable delay timer that allows you to set how long it waits before automatically closing the door. Once the timer expires, Protectrix will close your garage door.

Can I use Protectrix 18A with any type of garage door opener?

Protectrix 18A is compatible with various garage door opener manufacturers, but there are specific model limitations. Refer to the manual's compatibility chart to see if your garage door opener is supported.

What should I do if my Protectrix 18A unit beeps?

The unit will beep if the battery is low, if it needs to be reset, or if there is a malfunction. The manual outlines the meaning of the different beep patterns and how to address each situation.

How do I know if Protectrix 18A is working correctly?

There's a test switch on the unit that allows you to open and close your garage door to verify that Protectrix 18A is functioning properly. You should also test it regularly to ensure the battery is working and that it's securely mounted.