Universal Radio Receiver Conversion Kit

Step 1: Getting Started (FIGURE 1)

Pre-Installation

The installation process for your Universal Radio Receiver Conversion Kit will vary slightly depending upon your opener's radio system.

If your opener is equipped with a Wireless Keypad or you use other access devices such as a mini-remote control, the batteries must be removed from these devices as well.

1. Unplug, or open the breaker that supplies power to the garage door opener.
2. Determine your opener's radio type:
   • For openers with internal radios: REMOVE batteries from all old remote controls.
   • For openers with external radios: Disconnect the existing external radio receiver from the garage door opener.

[Diagram Description for FIGURE 1: Illustrates internal and external radio receiver setups for garage door openers, showing antenna and code switch locations.]

Step 2: Mounting the Universal Receiver (FIGURE 2)

Position the receiver on the ceiling above and in front of the opener (between the opener and the garage door) so that the receiver is at least 2 feet from the opener.

1. Mount Receiver using two pan head screws.

[Diagram Description for FIGURE 2: Shows mounting the Universal Receiver on the ceiling, at least 2 feet from the opener, using pan head screws.]

Step 3: Connecting Receiver to Door Opener (FIGURE 3)

A. Wire Preparation: Cut wire; enough to run from the garage door opener terminal strip to the Receiver. The location of the terminal strip varies from model to model. It may be located on the back, front or sides of the opener or underneath the light lens. If you cannot locate the terminal strip, please refer to the Owner's Manual of your opener or contact the manufacturer of the opener.

B. Strip and Route Wires:

• Remove 1/2" of insulation from the garage door opener end of the wire.
• Remove 1/4" of insulation from the Receiver end of the wire.
• Route wire from Receiver to garage door opener terminal strip making sure the wire is clear of all moving parts of the door and door hardware.
• Staple wire in place.

C. Wire the Receiver:

• Connect the STRIPED Wire to "WALLBUTTON" terminal on the Receiver.
• Connect the WHITE Wire to "COMMON" terminal on the Receiver. (Do not tighten screw yet. Another wire will be added later).

D. Wire the Garage Door Opener:

• Follow existing wires from Wall Button to terminal strip on the door opener.
• Connect the WHITE Wire to one of the Wall Button terminals.
• Connect the STRIPED Wire to the other Wall Button terminal.

[Diagram Description for FIGURE 3: Details wiring connections for 4-terminal and 6-terminal opener power head terminals, connecting the Transformer and Radio Control Unit. Includes wire stripping lengths and staple usage.]

Step 4: Connecting Receiver to Transformer (FIGURE 3)

A. Wire Preparation: Cut wire; enough to run from Receiver to transformer.

B. Strip and Route Wires:

• Remove 1/2" of insulation from the transformer end of the wire.
• Remove 1/4" of insulation from the Receiver end of the wire.
• Route wire from Receiver to transformer, making sure wire is clear of all moving parts of the door and door hardware.
• Staple wire in place.

C. Wire the Receiver:

• Connect STRIPED Wire to "POWER" terminal.
• Connect WHITE Wire to "COMMON" terminal. Now tighten the screw.

D. Wire the Transformer:

• Connect the STRIPED Wire to either terminal.
• Connect the WHITE Wire to the other terminal.

Step 5: Programming the Receiver (FIGURE 4)

1. Locate Learn Code Button and Learn Code Indicator LED on the side of receiver.
2. Press and release Learn Code Button. Indicator LED will blink about 2 times per second.
3. Press transmitter button once within 30 seconds. Indicator LED stays on.
4. Press the same transmitter button again within 30 seconds to set Code. Indicator LED turns off.
5. Press transmitter button again. Door should move.
6. Press transmitter button again. Door should stop.

G. Repeat Steps 5A through 5G for each Transmitter, Wireless Keypad or other access device to be learned.

[Diagram Description for FIGURE 4: Identifies the "LEARN CODE BUTTON" and "LEARN CODE INDICATOR LED" on the receiver unit.]

Step 6: Connecting Receiver to Transformer (FIGURE 6)

After successfully programming the receiver and all transmitters, engage the garage door. (See Owner's Manual for instructions.)

1. Point Transmitter toward opener and press button. Door moves.
2. Press Transmitter button again. Door will stop moving.
3. Press Transmitter button again. Door will move in opposite direction. The door will stop automatically at the fully open and fully closed positions.

About Dual Frequency Remote Transmitters

Your garage door opener (GDO) features a unique dual frequency remote control system for reliable service in today's crowded airwaves. Over-crowded airwaves may intermittently interfere with GDO's remote control system. The dual frequency feature greatly reduces the possibility of unwanted interference.

The receiver in the GDO's powerhead can receive signals at 315 AND 390 MHz. The remote is factory set at 315 MHz. See Figure 6 for frequency selector switch settings.

Switch your remote control frequency when:

• Remote does not have adequate range.
• Remote works inconsistently with fresh battery installed - LED feedback lights up when pressing button.
• Programming your car's HomeLink® system. (This GDO is HomeLink® compatible.)

To program a HomeLink® device:

• Switch the frequency selector to 390 MHz.
• Follow the HomeLink® instructions in your car owner's manual.
• Reset the remote control frequency to 315 MHz for everyday use.

[Diagram Description for FIGURE 6: Shows remote controls with frequency selectors (315/390 MHz), a docking station, and a clip.]

Step 7: Disabling the Old Radio System (FIGURE 5)

FOR ADDITIONAL SECURITY YOU MUST NOW DISABLE THE OLD RADIO SYSTEM.

1. Throw away all old remote controls, wireless keypad and other access devices. Make sure batteries have been removed.
2. For garage door openers with internal radios:
   • Cut off antenna. Most antennas are thin pieces of wire hanging from the opener. Some are thin strips of metal. If you can't find the antenna, see your Opener's Owner's Manual or contact the manufacturer.
   • Change code settings. Locate the code switches. If they are not obvious, check inside the Light Lens. Change the combination of up and down switches in the garage door opener.
3. For garage door openers with external radios: Remove existing radio receiver. Throw away existing external radio receiver.

[Diagram Description for FIGURE 5: Depicts a garage door opener mechanism, highlighting the drive chain, trolley, and emergency release cord.]

Step 8: Erasing Receiver Memory

If a Transmitter becomes lost or stolen or you want to delete a Transmitter, Wireless Keypad or other access device:

1. For Battery Replacement. Press and hold Learn Code Button for 10 seconds or until Learn Code Indicator LED goes out. All Transmitter Codes are erased from memory.
2. Reprogram Receiver with remaining Transmitters. Follow Step 5.

Step 9: Battery / Visor Clip Installation (FIGURE 6)

A. Battery Replacement: Gently pry off back of transmitter case. Take care when opening. The frequency selector switch is held in place only by the case. Use a ball point pen, coin or small screwdriver. Remove old battery and install new battery of the same type in same position. Press the halves of the transmitter together until it snaps closed.

B. Attach Visor Clip to Transmitter:

• For Compact transmitters Slide Visor Clip onto back of docking station until it snaps into place.
• For Large transmitters Slide Visor Clip onto back of transmitter until it snaps into place.