Step 2 – Install
Start – Setup 18S.
(Ensure Test 1 works before doing this step)
Thank you for your purchase of the Protectrix™ Automatic Garage Door
Closing Timer. This manual supports model 18S. You will need:
2 mounting screws (included)
Philips screwdriver, and a
9Volt battery (included)
A) Pick an area on the upper
part of the Garage Door as
shown to the right to install
Protectrix.
If you have a Genie, or Overhead garage door with rolling code or a learn
button (Diagram A), start at step 1A and skip step 1B.
B) Secure Protectrix to the
garage door; screw the back
half of the case to the garage
door with two screws. If you use double sided
tape to stick Protectrix to the garage door
ensure that the double-sided tape is securely
attached to the garage door and unit.
Otherwise proceed to step 1B and skip step 1A.
Step 1A – Learn Code
A) Find your "learn" button on
the garage door opener, press the
learn button for 1 second. A small
light near the learn button should
turn on.
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!
B) Within 20 seconds press the TEST
SWITCH on Protectrix up to 5 times for
garage door motor to learn the timer.
Test 2: Set the delay time to ‘tst’ (one minute)
The garage light likely will turn off or
blink, also the learn light near the learn button should flash or go off also.
Protectrix is now programmed and should be able to open and close your
garage door by pressing the TEST SWITCH.
Step 1A or 1B
NOT both
Linear® MegaCode
Marantec®
MasterCraft®
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
and leave your garage door open. If the Protectrix
unit is not mounted to the garage door, the unit
must face down for the timer to start the
countdown! If you prefer a one minute delay, set
knob to ‘tst’ (test).
An alarm (blinking light and beeping sound) will start after 2 minutes; the
alarm will continue for 30 seconds, then the garage door should close. If the
garage door does not close retry 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.
Step 1B –Record Code
Garage Remote
Manufacturer
Allstar™/Allister
Chamberlain®
Craftsman®
Genie®
Liftmaster®
Linear®
Protectrix
Garage Remote
Manufacturer
Moore-O-Matic™
Multi-Code™
Overhead®
Pulsar™
Raynor®
Sears®
Stanley®
Delay Time
Setting
5m/3/310MHz
10m/4/300MHz
2m/2/390MHz
30m/6/318MHz
tst/1/ 390MHz
tst/1/ 390MHz
5m/3/310MHz
Genie & Overhead
Reset Rolling Code
off/0/ 315&390
* The above Brand and Registered Trademarks are registered trade names of the respective entities and
are only used for reference
** The above list is subject to additions and modifications
Step 3 – Adjust Delay Time
Turn the delay knob1 to the desired number of
minutes that you would like Protectrix to wait2
before trying to close the garage door.
1hr (7): Delays 1 hour before trying to close
5m (3): Delays 5 minutes before trying to close
off (0): Turns the system off.
tst (1): Delays 1minute before trying to close
Table 1: Model Training Settings
1
*Need original manufacturers wireless garage door remote control, and
Protectrix.unit.
A) On the front of Protectrix, set the Delay Time to the value from Table 1.
B) Hold your garage door remote control about 1-2 feet from the garage
timer.
C) Press and hold the Test Switch down for about 10seconds until it beeps
twice.
D) Let go of the TEST SWITCH.
E) Press and hold your remote control button down until the RED light
goes out on Protectrix (approx. 2-5seconds) followed by:
1 beep if successful, 3beeps if signal was too weak
2
The very small window on the dial points to
the delay time.
The maximum possible delay time is 4 hours and minimum is 1minute.
Test 1) Pressing the test button on the front of Protectrix™ should open and
close your garage door. Try several times, if this does not occur each time,
either a) the remote has not been programmed correctly (repeat step 1), b)
your opener is not supported, or c) the remote lock switch is on (this may be
next to the switch you use to open your garage door from inside your garage).
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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 off (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.
Compatible Garage Doors
Manufacturer:
1982-2013 Genie®, Linear®, Marantec®, Martin, MegaCode™, Moore-OMatic™, Overhead®
1982-1997 Chamberlain®, Craftsman®, Liftmaster®, Sears®, Sommer, and
Stanley®
Frequency: 300MHz, 310MHz, 315MHz, 318MHz, 390MHz
Warning!
Alarms
1)
-
If every few minutes the timer beeps once 1) the battery is low. If the
unit beeps twice the 2) unit needs to be reset (perform step 1B with the
Delay Time set to 0 or off, then repeat step 1A). Three beeps 3) both the
battery is low and the unit needs to be reset. If the unit beeps four or
more times 4) the unit is defective and should be sent in for repair or
replacement.
2)
3)
-
If the timer beeps consistently, try replacing the battery, if this does not
fix the situation a repair or replacement may be necessary.
4)
-
If the unit is mounted to the garage door and the door is closed, pressing
the test switch should make the unit beep once. The unit should beep
twice if the garage door is open.
5)
Testing/Replacing Battery
Protectrix requires a 9-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.
Resetting Unit
6)
7)
8)
9)
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 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 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 every few minutes you will need to reset your
Protectrix unit. Do this by doing Step 1B but with the Delay Time set to 0
(off). Then repeat Step 1A to relearn the unit to your garage door.
Technical Specifications
Battery Type:
9V/Alkaline
Battery Life:
approx: 1-4 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 Alarm goes off (just before door closes):
1min, 2min, 5min,
10min, 20min, 30min
1hr, 2hr, 4hr
(+/- 20%)
Alarm Duration:
30 seconds (+/-20%)
Dimensions:
5in x 2¾in x 1¼in
This device covered under US Patent #7,515,063 and others.
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.
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