Merlin SilentDrive Elite myQ MR865MYQ

Garage Roller Door Opener

Installation and Operating Instructions

Owners Copy: Please keep these instructions for future reference.

This manual contains IMPORTANT SAFETY information. DO NOT PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION UNTIL READING THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY.

START BY READING THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious injury or property damage.

WARNING: A possible risk to personal safety or property damage exists.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: If your garage has no service entrance door, we recommend an outside quick release must be installed. This accessory allows manual operation of the garage door from outside in case of power failure.

CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
CARTON INVENTORY 2
TOOLS REQUIRED 2
DOOR REQUIREMENTS 2
CONTROL PANEL 3
PREPARE & TEST THE DOOR 4
PINNING THE DOOR 5
OPERATING MANUAL RELEASE 5
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 7
ADJUSTMENT & TESTING 8
INSTALL THE PROTECTOR SYSTEM 10
MYQ GATEWAY INSTALLATION 12
TIMER TO CLOSE 18
AUDIBLE BEEP 18
STANDBY MODE 19
PARTIAL OPENING 19
WIRELESS PROGRAMMING 20
OPERATING YOUR OPENER 21
MAINTAINING YOUR OPENER 21
CARE OF YOUR OPENER 21
SPECIFICATION 21
WIRING 22
TROUBLESHOOTING 23
ACCESSORIES 24
SPARE PARTS 24
DIAGNOSTIC CHART 25
WARRANTY 26-27

1 CARTON INVENTORY

Images show the contents of the carton, including:

2 TOOLS REQUIRED

Diagrams illustrate the tools needed for installation:

3 DOOR REQUIREMENTS

The SilentDrive Elite MyQ (MR865MYQ) is suitable for spring balanced Residential Rolling garage doors with:

*The Protector System™™ must be installed for all myQ installations and all other installations where the force at the edge of the closing door exceeds 400 N (40 kgf).

Door axle diameter must not exceed 35 mm.

Diagram shows minimum distance from edge of curtain to edge of door bracket (45 mm) and bracket width (95 mm).

Ensure that there is at least 45 mm from the edge of the curtain to the edge of the bracket. If the roller door drum wheel is on the edge of the curtain or is a smaller diameter, additional clearance may be required.

Assemble the opener to the door axle and the existing door bracket using the U clamp assembly provided. Tighten to 25-28 Nm. Full installation procedure is in section 13.

4 CONTROL PANEL

1. Terminal Block: used for external accessories

Ref Function Colour Polarity Comment
A Push button Red +ve Dry contact input for push button wired wall controls
B Common White -ve Common terminal for push button, The Protector System™™ & accessory power
B Common White -ve Common terminal for push button, The Protector System™™ & accessory power
C The Protector System™™ Grey +ve Merlin IR Beam Input (pulsing type only) - see section 18
D Accessory Power Green +ve 24v dc 50 mA accessory output available for a universal receiver (output not active in Standby Mode)

NOTE: The terminal block is behind a plastic cover in the back housing. Use a small screwdriver to lever open the plastic cover if access to the terminal block is required. All wires should be secured appropriately.

2. DN Button: used to drive the door DOWN

3. UP Button: used to drive the door UP

4. P Button: used to “PROGRAM” the DOOR LIMITS (see section 14)

5. S Button: used to "SAVE" & "DELETE” the "REMOTE CONTROLS" and the "MYQ Internet Activation".

6. LEDs:

7. Control Button: used to activate the door when remote controls are not available. Open - Stop - Close.

8. Courtesy Light: turns on during operation and automatically turns off after a period of 3 minutes

Diagram shows the control panel with labeled buttons and LEDs.

5 TESTING THE DOOR

Complete the following test to ensure your door is well balanced, and not sticking or binding:

Illustration shows a person testing the balance of a garage door.

If your door does not hold in place or the door binds or sticks, call a qualified door technician before installing the opener.

6 INSTALLING THE STOP COLLAR

Diagrams show the stop collar installation on the door shaft.

SAFETY CHECK! Is the stop collar installed? YES: proceed to the next step. NO: install the stop collar before proceeding.

7 INSTALLING THE WEIGHT BAR

Diagram shows how to attach the weight bar to the door.

8 PINNING THE DOOR

Note: A ballooning door may delay the safety reversal response and can compromise garage door security.

Diagram illustrates pinning the door curtain to the drum wheel.

9 THE RELEASE HANDLE & CORD

! Do not disengage the opener to manual operation with children, persons or other objects including motor vehicles within the doorway. The door is under significant tension and if the door has developed a fault or incorrect tension, it may be unsafe and may fall rapidly.

Diagram shows the manual release cord and handle.

The manual release mechanism enables the door to be manually operated during power outages or in an emergency. The RED Manual Release cord is preassembled to the opener. When the opener is installed the handle should be no higher than 1.8 metres from the floor. The cord may need to be extended for high door installation.

10 OPERATING THE MANUAL RELEASE

To disengage the opener:

To re-engage the opener:

Disable all locks and remove any ropes connected to the garage door.

Take care when operating the manual release as an open door may fall rapidly due to weak or broken springs, or being out of balance.

11 ATTACHING EXTENSION POLES (IF REQUIRED)

Optional accessory not provided.

Diagram shows how to attach extension poles and reinforcing brace.

Reinforcing brace must be used. Use extension pole kit part number 002A1828.

12 LEFT / RIGHT HAND INSTALLATION

Illustration shows a roller garage door viewed from inside the garage, indicating left and right hand sides for installation. The handing must be changed during limit setting for left-hand installations.

13 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

! Do not allow people to walk under or around the door during the installation process as serious injury can occur.

NOTE: The opener can be installed on either side of the door. The following instructions are for RIGHT HAND INSTALLATIONS (as illustrated i.e. inside the garage looking out). For left hand installations, reverse the instruction terminology (eg LEFT for RIGHT etc).

Preparation:

Install the opener:

Diagrams illustrate the opener installation steps.

Connect the power:

14 SETTING THE LIMITS FOR RIGHT OR LEFT HAND OPERATION AND FORCE

Travel limits set how far your door goes up and down. Your opener must also be configured for right or left hand installation. If not, the door will rotate in the reverse direction.

Program Buttons: The Control Panel diagram in section 4 identifies the Control Buttons and LED layout.

Audible Beep: An audible “BEEP” also occurs with each button press. This feature can be turned OFF.

Courtesy light: During the programming sequence, the courtesy light will flash at half strength.

NOTE: The SilentDrive Elite MyQ (MR865MYQ) opener is factory configured for right hand installation.

The opener will operate during this procedure. Make sure the door is clear of obstruction. Ensure your hands are away from any moving parts before activating the door.

Setting the Right or Left Hand Operation:

Refer to the diagrams on the right for guidance. Ensure the door is positioned halfway and the opener is engaged (out of manual mode). Turn the opener Power ON, the courtesy light will turn ON.

  1. Press the "P" button for 5 seconds until LED 3 will flash, as well as LED 2 or LED 1 will flash. For Right Hand setting LED 2 will flash, and for Left Hand setting LED 1 will flash.
  2. To change to the opposite setting, simply press the “S” button, and the opposite LED will flash.
  3. When the correct hand setting is selected, Press and Release the “P” program button to accept this setting. (continue)

Diagrams illustrate button presses and LED feedback for setting hand operation.

Setting the Door Limits:

  1. Press and hold the "UP" button until the door reaches the desired OPEN position (You can toggle between the "UP" and "DN" buttons to move the door to the correct position. Make sure there is enough room for your vehicle to pass under).
  2. Press and release the “P” program button to accept this setting.
  3. Press and hold the "DN" button until the door reaches the desired CLOSED position (You can toggle between the UP and DN buttons to move the door to the correct position.)
  4. Press and release the “P” program button to accept this setting. (LED 2 should flash to indicate you are now in Force Learn mode) (continue)

Diagrams illustrate button presses and LED feedback for setting door limits.

Setting the Force Automatically:

  1. Press and release the "UP" button. The door will travel to the OPEN position with LED 2 flashing.
  2. Press and release the "DN" button. The door will travel to the CLOSED position with LED 1 flashing. When fully closed, LED 1 will stop flashing and the courtesy light will change to full power.

(This process is now complete)

Setting the Force manually: (Only perform if Limits are already set)

This process is now complete.

Diagrams illustrate button presses and LED feedback for setting force.

15 TESTING THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM

The safety reverse system test is important.

Diagram shows a 40mm test obstacle.

Operate the door in the down direction. The door must reverse upon contact with the obstacle. If the door stops on the obstacle, remove obstacle and repeat limit and force setting (refer to section 14).

Repeat the safety reverse system test.

16 FIXING WARNING LABELS

Once you have completed your installation and successfully carried out the safety reverse system test (outlined above), install the warning labels provided with your opener as shown.

Diagrams show the placement of warning labels.

Read the safety instructions (page 1) for further details concerning safety.

17 INSTALLING YOUR E138M WIRELESS WALL BUTTON

Disconnect power to the opener whilst installing this accessory to prevent accidental activation. Locate minimum 1.5 m above the floor.

Diagram shows the E138M wireless wall button and mounting screws.

To install:

NOTE: Do not overtighten screws.

NOTE: The wall control supplied with your opener should be pre-programmed by the factory. If adding a new wall control, program into the opener before mounting the unit as detailed in the "Wireless Programming" section.

STANDARD INSTALLATION COMPLETE

18 INSTALL THE PROTECTOR SYSTEM™

NOTE: This accessory must be used for all MyQ installations and all other installations where the closing force as measured on the bottom of the door is over 400 N (40 kgf).

SPECIAL NOTE: Merlin strongly recommends that The Protector System™™™ be installed on all garage door openers.

SAFETY BEAMS: By installing Safety Beams, an open door is prevented from closing if a person or object is located in the beam area. If the door is already closing, it will return to the open position. A closed door is not prevented from opening.

If the Protector System™™™ is installed and needs to be removed, the opener will need to be reprogrammed (refer to paragraph 9 of the troubleshooting section on page 23).

Assembly Process:

To prevent entrapment, install Safety Beams no higher than 100 mm above the floor. Disconnect power to the garage door opener before installing Safety Beams.

Diagrams (fig. 1, fig. 2) show the Safety Beams assembly, mounting brackets, sensors, and cable routing.

Install Cabling:

Connect cable to the Opener:

Disconnect the mains Power from the Opener.

Diagrams (fig. 3, fig. 4, fig. 5) show the connection points and wiring.

Test the Safety Beam operation:

Status indicators on the Safety Beams:

For further diagnostics, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section at the rear of the Opener Handbook (on page 23).

Emergency Overide:

NOTE: The door can't be closed using the MyQ app if an obstruction of Safety Beam failure has occurred. However, if needed, the door can be closed by using the programmed button of a Wireless Wall Control (E138M), Keyless Entry Keypad (E840M) or the Control button located on the bottom of the opener.

Follow the process below:

NOTE: If the button is released at any point during the downward movement, the door will stop and return to the OPEN position. In this case repeat the previous process again. The “DOOR CLOSE” process will need to be performed each time the door needs to be CLOSED, until the obstruction is removed or repairs are made to the Safety Beam System.

19 MYQ GATEWAY INSTALLATION

Featuring MyQ® Technology.

This Users Guide will help get the most from your Merlin MyQ® enabled Opener when using a smartphone, tablet or computer to monitor and control your garage door opener away from home.

The MyQ® Gateway System will operate with MERLIN products identified as MyQ® ENABLED. MyQ® Gateway is an accessory feature and openers will operate as normal with remote controls, whether the MyQ® Gateway is connected or not.

WARNING: Important Safety Instructions: To prevent possible serious injury/death, or property damage read and follow all instructions carefully.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: you must have -

B. INSTALLATION PROCESS:

• Garage Door opener:

Install the Merlin Garage Door Opener to a fully functional door using the Installation Instructions supplied with the product.

• Protector Safety System:

Install the Merlin Protector System supplied with the MyQ® Gateway kit, using the Installation Instructions supplied with the product.

Note: The Safety Beams must be installed and operational for MyQ® to function.

• MyQ® Gateway:

Connect & Create the MyQ® Gateway using the following process.

MERLIN INTERNET MYQ® GATEWAY USER'S GUIDE

Step 1 - Connect & Create

Step 2 - Register Merlin Internet Gateway & Add Devices

Once you have successfully created your Merlin MyQ® account, you must add the Merlin Internet Gateway to the account. It is easy to do from a computer or your internet enabled smartphone or tablet. See step 3 for downloading the Merlin MyQ® app and steps 5 and 6 for using the app.

Step 3 - Getting A Smartphone App

If you have an older OS, the phone or tablet will not be able to locate the Merlin MyQ® app. You may need to upgrade the phone's OS to be able to find, download, and use the Merlin MyQ® app. Smartphone apps are available for Apple® and Android™™ devices:

After the app is installed on your smartphone, you can add a new device to your account by following the instructions for your smartphone in Steps 5 – 6.

Illustration of an Apple iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch device.

Step 4 - Changing Merlin MyQ® App Security Settings

You can change the SECURITY SETTINGS (see steps 5 & 6) of the Merlin MyQ® app to allow quicker access to your devices and account. The default security setting for the app is at the highest level. You must enter your email and password credentials every time to launch the app or to access and change your account settings. The security settings apply to each individual phone, so each phone tied to the same account must be configured separately. These settings do not affect the web page login. A four-Digit PASSCODE can be created in place of your email and password credentials. See “Creating a Passcode" below.

Default Merlin MyQ® App Security Settings

Note: Touch ID is available on iPhone 5S or later and iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, or iPad mini 3 or later.

Creating a Passcode

Step 5 - Apple App Controls

Controlling a device (a garage door opener)

Go to Places

Security settings (see step 4 for details)

If security is set to ON, you must enter email and password, or 4-digit passcode.

Setting a 4-digit passcode

The 4-digit passcode is deleted if you logout; restarting the app will require the creation of a new passcode.

Add/delete/rename a device (a garage door opener)

Go to Places; tap the gear in the upper left corner of the screen.

To Add:

To Delete:

To Rename:

Add/delete/rename a Merlin Internet Gateway

Go to Places; tap the gear in the upper left corner of the screen

To Add:

To Delete:

To Rename:

Logging out

Illustration of an Apple iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch device.

Step 6 - Android App Controls

Controlling a device (a garage door opener)

Go to Places

Security settings (see step 4 for details)

Tap “Done” to save settings.

If security is set to ON, you must enter email and password, or 4-digit passcode. A logout will delete the passcode; restarting the app will require the creation of a new passcode.

Setting a passcode

Add/delete/rename a device (a garage door opener)

Go to Places tab > Menu button > Manage Places

Select your place (Merlin Internet Gateway)

To Add:

To Delete:

To Rename:

Add/delete/rename a Merlin Internet Gateway

Go to Places > Menu button > Manage Places

To Add:

To Delete:

To Rename:

Logging out

Illustration of an Android smartphone.

Step 7 - Alerts

The alert feature allows MyQ® users to receive an electronic notification (alert) when a certain event occurs (e.g. the garage door opens or closes). An alert can be enabled, edited, or disabled with any internet enabled computer or smartphone. Multiple alerts can be enabled for any garage door opener. An alert can be received on an internet enabled smartphone or computer from anywhere in the world.

Event Options:

Event Settings:

Schedules:

Alerts can active with this feature. Note: Door Opening cannot be programmed.

Alert Options:

NOTE: Push notifications can be enabled/disabled through the smartphone or tablet settings.

Event History

Whenever the designated event occurs the event history will display the event, including the time and day of the occurrence. The event history can be deleted. An event history is recorded only in the fully OPEN and fully CLOSED positions, and only when ALERTS are activated.

Gateway Diagnostics / Status LEDs

What do the LEDs on the Merlin Internet Gateway signify?

Changing Merlin MyQ® App Security Settings

You can change the SECURITY SETTINGS of the Merlin MyQ® app for quicker access to your devices and your account. The default security setting for the app is high. If desired, you can lower the Security Settings of the app. See Steps 5 & 6.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Merlin MyQ® app is designed to work with Android™™ smartphones and select Android™™ tablets. Full functionality of the Merlin MyQ® app on Android™™ tablets may not be available.

iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Android™ is a registered trademark of Google Inc. BlackBerry® is a registered trademark of Research In Motion Limited.

An exclamation mark icon within a triangle represents an alert or warning.

20 TIMER TO CLOSE FEATURE (TTC)

Auto close is NOT recommended for households with young children.

TIMER TO CLOSE feature: (TTC) 10 to 180 seconds.

NOTE: The Protector System™™ must be installed before TTC will operate.

The Timer to Close feature allows the door to automatically close after a specified time period. During the OPEN door waiting period, the courtesy light will flash continuously. If the door encounters an obstruction while closing, the opener will return to the OPEN position and the waiting period will begin again.

To activate the Timer to Close:

Diagrams show button presses and LED indications for activating and setting the Timer to Close feature.

To deactivate the Timer to Close:

The door may operate unexpectedly, therefore do not allow anything to obstruct the path of the door.

21 AUDIBLE BEEP (OPTIONAL)

The SilentDrive Elite MyQ (MR865MYQ) has been factory set for an audible “BEEP”. The Audible beep can be turned OFF by using the following method.

To turn the audible beep back ON, simply repeat the above process.

Diagram shows button presses and LED indications for the Audible Beep feature.

22 STANDBY MODE (OPTIONAL)

The SilentDrive Elite MyQ MR865MYQ has been factory set for Low Standby mode (sub 1 watt usage).

This will deliver the lowest possible standby power. The External Accessory Power is turned OFF in this mode, so if this output is required, Normal Standby mode will need to be activated (eg. for using an external receiver).

To Activate NORMAL STANDBY mode.

To Activate LOW STANDBY mode:

Diagrams show button presses and LED indications for Normal and Low Standby modes.

23 VENTILATION MODE - PARTIAL OPENING FEATURE

This is an adjustable, second stop position, that can be pre-set, partially opened for ventilation, for pedestrian or pet access. It is only operational with hand held remote controls, not Wireless Wall Controls (E138M).

MyQ Activation: It is not a normal feature of the MyQ phone App, however, from the pre-set position, an open door can be fully "CLOSED" but a closed door cannot be “OPENED” to the pre-set position.

To activate the ventilation mode:

  1. Start with the door fully CLOSED (figure 1). Drive the opener UP and stop at the position required for you wish to set the door at.
  2. Enter ventilation activation mode by pressing the P and UP buttons together for 3 seconds (figure 2). Release when the courtesy light flashes once.
  3. Press the remote control button that you have allocated for this feature (figure 3). Do not use the button already allocated for normal operation. The courtesy light will flash when the code is accepted.

The remote will now operate to and from the “programmed" and the "fully closed position”. Outside this range the remote will operate as normal.

To Deactivate the Partial Opening Feature:

  1. Start with the door fully CLOSED.
  2. Enter ventilation mode by pressing the P and UP buttons together for 3 seconds (figure 2). The courtesy light will flash twice, indicating that deactivation has occurred.

Diagrams show the door fully closed, button presses, and remote control operation.

24 WIRELESS PROGRAMMING (REMOTE ACCESSORIES)

Activate the opener only when door is in full view, free of obstruction and properly adjusted. No one should enter or leave the garage while the door is in motion. Do not allow children to operate push buttons or remotes. Do not allow children to play near the door.

NOTE: The transmitters and wireless wall button supplied with your opener are preprogrammed by the factory.

If you purchase additional transmitters, the garage door opener must be programmed to accept the new remote code.

Program the receiver to match additional transmitter codes:

Using the "S” SAVE Button

  1. Press and hold the button on the remote that you wish to use (1).
  2. Press the “S” button on the opener for 1 second (2).
  3. Release the remote button when the courtesy light flashes twice. It has learnt the code. If you release the remote control push button before the opener light flashes, the opener has not learnt the code.

Now the opener will operate when the remote control button is pressed.

To Erase all Remote Control Codes:

  1. Press and hold the “S” button on the opener until the courtesy light flashes twice, and continue holding for approximately 8 seconds, until the courtesy light flashes twice again.
  2. Release the button, all remote codes are now erased.

To Erase all Remote Control and the MyQ activation code:

  1. Press and hold the “S” button on the opener until the courtesy light flashes twice, and continue holding for approximately 8 seconds, until the courtesy light flashes twice again.
  2. Release the button and immediately Press and Hold the “S” button again to repeat step 1.
  3. Release the button, all remote and MyQ codes are now erased.

Diagrams show remote programming steps.

OPERATION OF YOUR OPENER

Your opener can be activated by any of the following devices:

When the opener is activated by remote control:

Obstruction behaviour:

! When releasing the door, the door should be fully closed if possible. Weak or broken springs could allow an open door to fall rapidly. Property damage or serious injury could result.

Opening the door manually:

The door can be opened manually by pulling the release cord down firmly.

To re-engage the door, pull the release cord down firmly.

The opener light will turn on for 3 minutes when the opener is activated.

Diagram shows the opener light turning on.

CARE OF YOUR OPENER

When properly installed, your opener will operate with minimal maintenance. The opener does not require additional lubrication.

Limit and Force Settings:

These settings must be checked and properly set when the opener is installed. Weather conditions may cause some minor changes in the door operation, requiring some re-adjustments, particularly during the first year of operation. Refer to limit and force setting in, section 14.

Follow the instructions carefully and repeat the safety reverse test after any adjustment.

Transmitter:

Additional transmitters can be purchased at any time. Refer to gomerlin.com.au or gomerlin.co.nz for compatible transmitters. Any new transmitters must be programmed into the opener.

Transmitter battery:

If the transmission range decreases, replace the battery.

MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OPENER

Once a Month:

SPECIFICATIONS SILENTDRIVE ELITE MYQ (MR865MYQ)

Input Voltage: 220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 140 W
Rated Load: 35 Nm
Max. Pull Force: 550 N @ 300 mm
Max. door weight: 120 kg
Max lift under Spring Tension: 20 kg
Max. door area: 18 m²
Standby Power: < 1 watt
Drive: DC gear motor permanent lubrication
Max. Drum Rotations: 41/2
Memory Registers: 64
Operating Frequency: 433.30/433.92/434.54 MHz
Operating Temperature: -25°C to 55°C

SPECIAL NOTE: Merlin strongly recommends that The Protector System™™ be installed on all garage door openers.

25 TYPICAL WIRING DIAGRAM SILENTDRIVE ELITE MYQ (MR865MYQ)

Information for Service Personnel

Diagram shows a typical wiring diagram for the opener, including connections for external receiver, 24 vdc, common, wired wall button, and obstruction detection beams.

26 REPLACE BATTERIES IN REMOTES

Battery of the remote control:

The batteries in the remote have a long life. If the transmission range decreases, the batteries should be replaced. Batteries are not covered by the warranty.

! To prevent SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: observe the following instructions for the battery

Replacing battery (CR2032 or equivalent):

Diagrams illustrate the process of replacing the CR2032 battery in a remote control.

27 TROUBLESHOOTING

DIAGNOSTIC CODE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE RESOLUTION
LED 1 LED 3
1 1 The garage door opener will not close and the courtesy light flashes. Safety sensors are open circuit or wires may be cut. Inspect sensor wires for a disconnected or cut wire. Turn power off and reboot the opener.
1 2 The garage door opener will not close and the courtesy light flashes. There is a short circuit wire for the safety sensors. Inspect safety sensor wire at all staple points and replace wire or correct as needed. Turn power off and reboot the opener.
1 3 The door control will not function. The wires for the door control are shorted or the door control is faulty. Inspect safety sensor wire at all staple points and connection points and replace wire or correct as needed.
1 4 The garage door opener will not close and the courtesy light flashes. Safety sensors are misaligned or were momentarily obstructed. Realign both sensors to ensure both LEDs are steady and not flickering. Make sure nothing is hanging or mounted on the door that would interrupt the sensors path while closing.
1 5 There is no door movement or motor accelerates before stopping suddenly. No RPM pulses have been detected. Check the door manually for balance, binding or obstructions. Internally the possible cause may be the motor, logic board or RPM sensor. Try resetting door travel limits. Contact service centre.
2 1 Opener fails to operate. Possible PCB memory failure. Reboot opener by turning the mains power OFF and then ON after 15 seconds. Reprogram the door travel limits and force settings. Contact service centre.
2 2 Opener fails to operate. Possible PCB Voltage failure. Reboot opener by turning the mains power OFF and then ON after 15 seconds. Reprogram the door travel limits and force settings. Contact service centre.
2 4 Opener fails to operate using the remote controls Possible receiver failure. Reboot opener by turning the mains power OFF and then ON after 15 seconds. Recode the transmitters. Contact service centre.
4 1 Door is moving down, stops and reverses. Manually open and close the door. Check for binding or obstructions, such as a broken spring or door lock. If the door is binding or sticking contact a trained door systems technician. If door is not binding or sticking, reset the limits (refer to "Program the Travel Limits and Force" section).
4 2 Door is moving up, stops and reverses. Manually open and close the door. Check for binding or obstructions, such as a broken spring or door lock. If the door is binding or sticking contact a trained door systems technician. If door is not binding or sticking, reset the limits (refer to "Program the Travel Limits and Force" section).
8 The door opens but will not close (or reverses while closing): Is something obstructing the door? Pull the manual release handle. Operate the door manually. If it is unbalanced or binding, call a trained door systems technician.
Clear any ice or snow from the garage floor area where the door closes.
Repeat the limit and force setting. Repeat safety reverse test after adjustments.
9 Door reverses for no apparent reason and opener lights flash 10 times: Check the Protector System™™ (if you have installed this accessory). If the red light on the beam is flashing, the alignment is incorrect.
The red light on the beams may not be on if the opener is in Standby mode. Activate the door to temporarily exit standby mode and check lights are on constantly. If the LEDs are flashing, realign the beams.
If the Protector System™™ is installed and needs to be removed, the Opener will need to be reprogrammed as follows:
Note: MyQ Internet Activation will no longer function.
• Remove the IR Beam wiring from the opener
• Turn the power OFF for 5 seconds
• Turn the power ON for 5 seconds
• Again turn the power OFF for 5 seconds
• Turn the power back on and test the opener for normal operation.
10 The opener strains to operate the door: The door may be out of balance or the springs may be broken. Close the door and use the manual release to disconnect the door. Open and close the door manually. A properly balanced door will stay in any point of travel while being supported entirely by its springs. If it does not, disconnect the opener and call a trained door systems technician.
11 The opener motor hums briefly, then will not work: Check that the door is not in manual release mode (refer to section 6).
The garage door springs may be broken.
If the problem occurs on the first operation of the opener, the door may be locked. Disable any door locks.
12 The opener will not operate due to a power failure: Use the manual release handle to disconnect the door. The door can be opened and closed manually. When power is restored, re-engage the opener to operate it via a transmitter.

28 ACCESSORIES

Diagram shows various accessories for the opener.

NOTE: Use of any Chamberlain Group accessories are approved to use with this opener. This includes genuine Merlin accessories. Generic compatible accessories are NOT approved for use with this opener.

29 SPARE PARTS

Diagrams show various spare parts for the opener.

CHAMBERLAIN LIMITED WARRANTY

Merlin® Professional SilentDrive® Elite MyQ MR865MYQ Roller Garage Door Opener

Chamberlain Australia Pty Limited / Chamberlain New Zealand Limited (Chamberlain), the manufacturer of Merlin® automatic garage door openers, is committed to manufacturing and supplying high quality goods. As part of this commitment, we seek to provide reliable service and support for our goods and are pleased to provide you, the original purchaser, with this Chamberlain Limited Warranty.

The benefits given to you under this Chamberlain Limited Warranty are in addition to any rights and remedies that you may have under Australian or New Zealand consumer protection laws. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law, or New Zealand Consumer Guarantess Act 1993. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Chamberlain's warranty

What is covered

Chamberlain warrants to the original purchaser of the Merlin SilentDrive Elite MyQ MR865MYQ Roller Door Opener (Unit) that all parts of the Unit, other than remote controlled transmitters, battery back up units and accessories, globes and batteries, are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 84 months or 15,000 cycles (each opening & closing of the garage door equals 1 cycle) whichever comes first, from the date of purchase when installed by a Professional dealer appointed or authorised by Chamberlain in a residential premise with a residential specified garage door that is designed for the sole purpose of a single-family dwelling.

Chamberlain warrants that the remote controlled transmitters (E960M) included with the Unit are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase and all other accessories included with the Unit are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.

What is not covered

Warranty Conditions

It is a condition of this Chamberlain Limited Warranty that the Unit is sold, installed and serviced by a Professional Dealer appointed or authorised by Chamberlain. A Merlin branded garage door opener purchased over the internet and installed by a person other than a Professional Dealer will not be covered by this Chamberlain Limited Warranty.

It is also a condition of this Chamberlain Limited Warranty that for the operating life of the Unit:

  1. the garage door is spring balanced, is operable by hand and opens and closes with no more than a maximum of 20 kg of lifting weight;
  2. the garage door and the Unit is professionally maintained and serviced by a Professional Dealer, at a minimum, during the third and fifth years of the Chamberlain Limited Warranty period such that the spring balanced door operates according to manufacturer specifications. If your door binds, sticks, or is out of balance, then it must not be used until serviced by a trained door technician or Profesional Dealer. The garage door service fee will be at the purchaser's expense;
  3. the warranty is registered by completing the online form at www.gomerlin.com.au or www.gomerlin.co.nz; and
  4. you retain your sales docket or invoice as proof of purchase, and attach it to this manual to enable you to establish the date of purchase in the unlikely event of a warranty service being required.

Making a claim

During the applicable Chamberlain Limited Warranty period, if you are concerned that the Unit may be defective, call the Professional Dealer that sold/installed the opener, or our service centre on the toll free number below and a Chamberlain technician will diagnose the problem and arrange for this to be rectified.

Once the problem has been diagnosed, subject to your rights under the applicable Australian and New Zealand consumer protection laws with respect to major failures, Chamberlain or its Professional Dealer will provide you with either, repairs to the Unit or a replacement Unit. Repairs and replacement parts provided under this Chamberlain Limited Warranty are provided free of charge and are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.

This Chamberlain Limited Warranty provides benefits which are in addition to your other rights and remedies as a consumer.

Exclusions - what voids the warranty

If our service centre determines that a warranty claim has been made in respect of a failure or defect arising under or out of any exclusion detailed below such that the claim is not covered under this Chamberlain Limited Warranty, we may, subject to your other rights and remedies as a consumer, charge you a fee to repair, replace and/or return the Unit to you.

This Chamberlain Limited Warranty does not cover any failure of, or defect in, the Unit due to:

  1. non-compliance with the instructions regarding specifications, installation, operation, maintenance and testing of the Unit or of any product with which the Unit is used;
  2. any attempt by a person other than a Professional Dealer to repair, dismantle, reinstall or move the Unit to another location once it has been installed;
  3. use of any copy, imitation or replica garage door remotes with your Merlin Unit;
  4. tampering, neglect, abuse, wear and tear, accident, electrical storm, excessive use or conditions other than normal domestic use;
  5. problems with, or relating to, the garage door or garage door hardware including but not limited to the door springs, door rollers, door alignment or hinges;
  6. problems caused by electrical faults or replacement of batteries or light bulbs, blown fuses, electrical surges, power surges or power strikes, fire, flood, rain, water, lightning or storms;
  7. water or moisture ingress that causes corrosion or electrical malfunction;
  8. corrosion caused by sea air if located near a waterway, beach etc;
  9. fitment to a commercial door or in a commercial operating application, installation of a residential garage door opener in a commercial or industrial premises other than a single-family dwelling.
  10. lack of proper maintenance, service or care of the door and Unit;
  11. any unauthorised modification to the Unit; or
  12. damage caused by insects, pests or other after sale damage caused by events or accidents outside Chamberlain's reasonable control and not arising under normal and standard operating conditions.

NB: A General Purpose Outlet (GPO) ie: power point must be supplied by the consumer as this electrical fitting does not form a part of the Unit (opener).

If this Chamberlain Limited Warranty does not apply, you may have rights available to you under the Australian and New Zealand consumer protection laws.

Liability - Australia only

Except as set out in the Australian Consumer Law (being Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) (as amended, consolidated or replaced):

  1. all other guarantees, warranties and representations in relation to the Unit or its supply are excluded to the extent that Chamberlain can lawfully exclude them; and
  2. under no circumstances will Chamberlain be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages arising in connection with the use, or inability to use, the Unit, other than those which were reasonably foreseeable as liable to result from the failure.

Liability - New Zealand only

Except as set out in the Fair Trading Act 1986 and the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (as amended, consolidated or replaced):

  1. all other guarantees, warranties and representations in relation to the Unit or its supply are excluded to the extent that Chamberlain can lawfully exclude them; and
  2. under no circumstances will Chamberlain be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages arising in connection with the use, or inability to use, the Unit, other than those which were reasonably foreseeable as liable to result from the failure.

Note

Chamberlain reserves the right to change the design and specifications of the Unit without prior notification. Some features or accessories of the Unit may not be available in certain markets or areas. Please check with your distributor.

Chamberlain service centre contact details

Australia

Phone toll free 1800 638 234
Fax toll free 1800 888 121
Website: gomerlin.com.au

New Zealand

Phone toll free 0800 653 667
Fax toll free 0800 653 663
Website: gomerlin.co.nz
Email: customerservice@chamberlainanz.com

Chamberlain Australia Pty. Ltd.
Unit1, 75 Epping Road
North Ryde NSW 2113
(PO BOX 1446, Lane Cove NSW 1595)

Warranty Registration

To validate your warranty you must complete the registration form online at:

gomerlin.com.au/warranty

or

gomerlin.co.nz/warranty

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