Protectrix GA+ Automatic Garage Door Closing Device User Manual

Start – Setup Overview
Thank you for your purchase of the Protectrix™ GA+ 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 Protectrix GA+”.
column is set to "+". If the connector is placed over the middle and bottom
posts, that column is set to "-" (see diagram C). If the connector is removed
completely, that column is set to "0".
3b) In order for Protectrix™ to work with your existing garage door opener
(motor), you need to set the brand jumpers based on the brand of your existing
garage door opener. Please set these 2 brand jumpers "A" and "B" based on
the brand jumper settings in chart 2. Also determine what your next step is
from Chart 2, and then ensure the batteries are installed before continuing to
step 4 (see the Replacing/Installing Batteries section).
Setting up Protectrix GA+ takes 3 - 10 minutes depending primarily on if
you’ve setup or programmed a remote control for your garage door before.
Step 1 – Open the Protectrix Case
1a) Open the plastic case by pressing the top and bottom tabs together
1b) Pull the front half of the case away from the back half. You will see a 9V
battery and electronic circuit boards once the two halves are apart.
Step 2 – Set Frequency Switch
2a) Locate the frequency switch on the inside of Protectrix (see Diagram A):
Diagram C: Jumper Locations. Example: A=+ and B=-
Brand
Frequency Table
A 390 MHz
B 318 MHz
C 310 MHz
D 300 MHz
Diagram A
2b) Determine the brand of your garage door opener and set the frequency
switch to the corresponding position (see Chart 1).
USA
Canada
Chamberlain®
A
C or A
Lift-Master®
A
C or A
Sears®/Craftsman®
A
C or A
Wayne Dalton®
D or A
C or A
Master Mechanic®
A
C or A
Genie®/Mastercraft®
A
C or A
Overhead®
A
A
Pulsar/Allister/Allstar® B
B
Linear® MegaCodeTM B
B
Linear®
C
D
Moore-O-Matic®
C
D
Stanley®
C
D
Multi-Code®
D or C
D
Martec/Teckey®
D
Skylink® UR-100
A
A
Chart 1: Frequency Switch Settings
Step 3 – Set Brand Jumpers
Chamberlain®, Sears®/Craftsman®, Lift-Master®
or Raynor without DIP switches but with a learn
button. Try both jumper setting options (see
Diagram D for learn button)
Genie® Intellicode™, Overhead CodeDodger®
(without DIP switches)
Genie®, Overhead® (with DIP switches)
Chamberlain®, Lift-Master®, Wayne Dalton®,
Sears®/Craftsman®, Master Mechanic® (with DIP
switches, see Diagram I)
Stanley®, Multi-Code®, Martec®
Linear®, Moore-O-Matic®
Pulsar®, Allstar®, Allister®, Linear® MegaCode™
Jumper
Setting
A
B
-
+
0
-
+
+
0
+
+
-
+
-
0
0
Next Step
Proceed to
Step 4A
Step 4B
Chart 2: Brand Jumper Settings and Next Step
Step 4A – Learn Code
*Note Determine if this step is necessary from Chart 2.
4a) You should find a "learn" button on the garage door opener, the unit with
the motor located on the ceiling of your garage (see diagram D). Press the
learn button for approximately 2 seconds. The LED light beside the learn
button will go on, now 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. Protectrix™ is now programmed and should be able to open and
close your garage door; continue on to step 4.
Diagram D: Location of Receiver Learn Button
Step 4B – Set Code
3a) Protectrix contains 2 brand jumpers and 12 code connectors (see Diagram
C). The brand jumpers are located closest to the battery with markings "A"
and "B". There are 2 connectors, one is placed on the "A" column, and the
other is placed on the "B" column. For each column, there is a connector. If
the connector is placed over the top and middle posts of that column, that
*Note Determine if this step is necessary from Chart 2
4b) There are 12 code connectors on 12 columns from 1 to 12 (see diagram
E). Each column has one connector (see diagram F). Set the connectors
numbered 1 through 12 to match the code setting of your existing transmitter
or receiver. There are 2 places you can find out the code setting from a
column of small switches of your existing garage door opener: 1) in your
existing transmitter (the remote you currently use to open your garage), or 2)
on the receiver of your garage door opener (the unit with the motor mounted
on the ceiling of your garage; see Diagram D).
Step 7 – Adjust Delay Time
7) 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 is 5 minutes, a setting of 7 would make protectrix wait 1hour
before closing the garage door.
Diagram E: Code Connectors
Diagram F: Jumper Connector
Note: The maximum possible delay time is 4 hours.
Note: You can turn the system off by selecting Off (0) for the delay time.
If the connector is placed on the top and middle posts, that column is set to
"+" or "ON" or "CLOSE". If the connector is placed over the middle and
bottom posts, that column is set to "-" or "OFF" or "OPEN". If the connector
is removed completely, (not placed on any posts), it is set to "0" or the neutral
position (see diagram G for examples of how to set a column to the three
different positions). When removing a connector (see Diagram H) to set a
column to the neutral position, save the connector in case you change the code
at a later date. If your garage door opener has less than 12 code connectors,
remove the extra connectors.
Diagram J: Installation location of Protectrix
Test that Protectrix Works
Diagram G: Connector Example Values
Diagram H: Removing a Jumper
T1) Test that Protectrix™ is programmed correctly by pressing the big button
on the front of Protectrix™. 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), or 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), or your battery is not installed or is dead.
T2) Next, test that Protectrix works by leaving your garage door open. The
alarm should go off after the set delay time, and will stay on for about 30
seconds. After that the Garage door should close. If the garage door does not
close try the test T1 above.
Warning! Test that Protectrix works on your garage door before relying on
it, not testing it could mean your garage door will never shut.
Diagram I: Example of DIP Switches to Jumper Code Connections
Step 5 – Close the Case
5) Replace the front to the back of Protectrix.
Step 6 – 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!
If You Want Garage Door to Stay Open
If you would like to keep your garage door open without Protectrix closing the
door, you can disable it in one of 3 easy ways:
a) 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 every delay time but it will not be able to close the
door.
b) Turn the delay switch on the front of Protectrix to Off (0).
c) Turn the delay switch to a long period of time incase you still
forget to close the garage.
Low Battery Alarm
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.
Replacing/Installing Battery
Protectrix requires a 9-volt alkaline battery (included). Protectrix™ should be
tested once a month by pressing the TEST SWITCH button on the front to
ensure the battery is okay and the transmitter is communicating properly.
To replace the battery separate the front half of the case from the back as in
Step 1, then remove the old 9V battery and replace it with a new 9V battery.
Then reassemble the case as in step 5.
Technical Specifications
9V/Alkaline
Battery Type:
Battery Life:
approx: 2 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 the battery can 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 2¾ in x 1¼in
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 (0) 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.