WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to persons - FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY - INSTALL ON SECTIONAL DOORS WITH TORSION SHAFT AND SPRINGS ONLY MODEL 928 Owner’s Manual • Please read and understand this manual and safety instructions carefully before installation. • The Opener WILL NOT CLOSE until the Photo Eye Safety System and Cable Tension Monitor is properly installed and aligned. • REGULARLY CHECK and TEST the Opener according to the safety label to ENSURE SAFE OPERATION.
Table of Contents Inventory Symbols and Icons Inventory Tools Needed Prepare Your Garage Door Safety Instructions 2 3 3 4 5 Assembly Assembly 6-7 Installation Installing Door Lock Installing Cable Tension Monitor 8 9 Wiring Connecting Photo Eye Safety System Connecting Deluxe Door Control Console Motion Activated Security Lighting Connecting Power 10 11 12 13 Adjustment Aligning the Photo Eye Safety System Travel Limit Adjustment UP Travel Limit Adjustment DOWN Auto Force Adjustment Final Adjustment
Inventory TOP 1. Residential Jackshaft GDO 2. Photo Eyes 3. Remote Control 4. Deluxe Door Control Console 5. Collar 6. Manual Release Cord 7. Mounting Bracket 8. Cable Tension Monitor 9. Door Lock 10. Manual 11. Template GU-LOCK DRILL 5/16” DRILL 3/4” DRILL 5/16” Hardware Needed INSTALLATION HARDWARE, LOCATED IN HARDWARE BAG* (SHOW ACTUAL SIZE 1:1) Square Head Screw 3/8’’ x 1 (4) Attached to the collar Lag Screw #12 - 11 x 1.
Prepare Your Garage Door PREPARE for installation This operator is compatible with the following doors: - Sectional doors up to 14 feet (4.3 m) high. - Sectional doors up to 18 feet (5.5 m) wide. - Doors with 1” diameter torsion bar and torsion springs with 4” to 6” drums. - Sectional high lift doors (up to 54 inches (137.2 cm) of high lift). - Doors with 12” or 15” radius tracks. - It is not compatible with reverse wound drums.
Safety Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Install only on a properly balanced garage door. An improperly balanced door has the potential to inflict severe injury. Have a qualified service person make repairs to cables, spring assemblies, and other hardware before installing the opener. 3. Remove all ropes and remove or make inoperative all locks connected to the garage door before installing opener. 4.
Assembly WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, the collar MUST be properly tightened. The door may NOT reverse correctly or limits may be lost due to collar slip. 1. Attach collar to the drive shaft assembly, align one of the set screws to the drive shaft hole. Notice that the side of the collar with the larger hole must be placed on the drive shaft, seated all the way on drive shaft assembly.
Assembly WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: - Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting bracket into masonry. - Never try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, ALL of which are under EXTREME tension. - ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks or is out of balance. An unbalanced garage door might NOT reverse when required.
Installing Door Lock The automatic door lock (GU-LOCK2) prevents manual operation of the door when fully closed. 1. The lock must be mounted on the same side as the opener and within 10 ft (3.05m) max of the operator. Measure 3 in. above the second roller from the bottom. Clean the outside of the track. Attach template and drill holes as shown on the template. 2. Fasten door lock to the outside of garage door track with M6 x 20 mm (2) Phillips screws (provided). 3. Run wire up wall to garage door opener.
Installing Cable Tension Monitor Note: Cable Tension Monitor is shipped for right side installation. If installed on the left side, remove the e-ring at the end of the roller, remove the roller and reassemble on the opposite side. 1. Position cable tension monitor above the door and close to the drum. 2. Make sure there are no obstructions that prevent cable tension monitor from closing completely when slack is detected. 3. Roller must be mounted 2” to 6” (5-15 cm) from the bottom of the drum. 4.
Connecting Photo Eye Safety System WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: - Power MUST NOT be connected BEFORE Photo Eye Safety system is connected and aligned. - The Opener will not operate until the Photo Eye Safety System is properly connected and aligned. - Install the Photo Eyes NO higher than 6” (15cm) above the floor. No part of garage door or other objects should obstruct the Photo Eye Safety System during door-closing.
Connecting Deluxe Door Control Console WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH. - Power MUST NOT be connected until instructed. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from using the Deluxe Door Control Console and a closing door: - Install the Deluxe Door Control Console or Push Button within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5m) above the floor. Make sure it is out of the reach of children and moving parts of door and hardware.
Motion Activated Security Lighting Using the Deluxe Door Control ONLY after Installation is completed. Buttons Operation Door - Press and release to open/close the door. Press and hold to activate/deactivate motion sensing security lighting. Turns the courtesy light on/off. Vacation Lock Unlock - Door can be accessed by either Door button or controls. Lock - Prevent access of door by any controls and Door button. Security lighting is activated and remains on for 4.
Connecting Power WARNING To prevent possible FROM ELECTROCUTION or FIRE: - Power MUST be DISCONNECTED BEFORE proceeding with permanent wiring procedures. - Garage Door Opener installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with all local electrical and building codes. Make sure the Opener is ALWAYS grounded. - NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter or modify the power plug in any way to make it fit the outlet. DO NOT OPERATE OPENER AT THIS TIME To Connect Power: 1.
Travel Limit Adjustment UP WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from improper Force Adjustment: - DO NOT adjust force manually to compensate for binding or sticking of the garage door. Call a qualified garage door service technician to make necessary adjustments in case of binding. - DO NOT manually increase the force required for closing the door. - After ANY adjustments, Safety Reversal Test MUST be performed to ensure the door reverses on contact with a 1-1/2 inch (3.
Travel Limit Adjustment DOWN WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from improper Force Adjustment: - DO NOT adjust force to compensate binding or sticking of the garage door. Call a qualified garage door service person to make necessary adjustments in case of binding. - DO NOT increase force beyond minimum force required for closing the door. Too much force will cause improper operation of safety reversal mechanism.
Auto Force Adjustment WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: - DO NOT adjust force to compensate binding or sticking of the garage door. Call a qualified garage door service technician to make necessary adjustments in case of binding. - DO NOT increase force beyond minimum force required for closing the door. Too much force will cause improper operation of safety reversal mechanism. - After ANY adjustments, Safety Reverse Test MUST be performed to ensure the door reverses on contact with a 1.
Final Adjustments and Testing WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door: - The Safety Reversal Test MUST be conducted ONCE A MONTH. - NO ONE should cross the path of and moving door during operation and/or testing. - After ANY adjustments to the door system, the Safety Reversal Test MUST be performed to ensure the door reverses on contact with a 1-1/2 inch (3.8 cm) thick (2x4 laid flat) object. - The Photo Eye Safety System MUST be properly aligned, and tested regularly.
Programming Remote Controls WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: - Keep remote control and battery out of reach of children. - NEVER permit children to access the Deluxe Door Control Console or Remote Controls. - Operate the door ONLY when it is properly adjusted, and there are no obstructions present. - ALWAYS keep a moving door in sight until completely closed. NEVER cross the path of a moving door.
Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Never let children operate or play with door controls. Keep the remote control away from children. 3. Always keep the moving door in sight and away from people and objects until it is completely closed. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR. 4. NEVER GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR. 5. Test door opener monthly.
Operating the Opener WARNING To Prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: - READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND LABELS. - Keep Remote Control and battery out of reach of children. - NEVER permit children to access the Door Control Console, Push Button or Remote Controls. - Operate the door ONLY when it is properly adjusted, and there are no obstructions and is in clear sight. - ALWAYS keep a moving door in sight until completely closed. NEVER cross the path of a moving door.
Operating the Opener WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: - Use emergency release to disconnect the motor ONLY when the door is CLOSED to prevent unexpected rapid falling in case of a unbalanced / poor-conditioned door. - Use emergency release ONLY when doorway is clear of persons and obstructions. - DO NOT use emergency release to pull the door open or closed. Door Status vs. Activation Door Status Activation Using Door Control / Remote Control.
Installing Battery Backup WARNING To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons: - Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance. - Use ONLY Guardian part for replacement battery. - DO NOT dispose of battery in fire. Battery may explode. Check with local codes for disposal instructions. - ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing the battery or working around the battery compartment. Install the Battery Backup 1. Unplug the garage door opener.
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Once a month Door balance test, refer to page 4. Twice a year Safety reversal test, refer to page 17. Once a year • Limit and Force adjustment may be necessary due to weather conditions. Refer to pages 14-17 for adjustment. Conduct Safety Reversal Test after ANY adjustments. • Lubricate door rollers, bearings and hinges. The opener is permanently lubricated, DO NOT lubricate or grease the opener, rail or door tracks. • Check battery. Disconnect from power.
Replacement Parts Part number Name/Description 1 B5A928 12V, 5Ah Battery, Enclosure & Hardware Kit 2 GUAT-201 Photo Eyes 3 D3B Remote Control 4 3-FDCC Deluxe Door Control Console 5 GUDT-354 Collar 6 GUDT-355 Mounting Bracket 7 GU-CTM Cable Tension Monitor 8 GU-LOCK2 Door Lock 9 GUDT-358 Emergency Release Cord with Knob 10 GUDT-360 Hardware Bag 11 GUTD-359 12V, 5Ah battery 12 GU-LOCKX Service lock extension cable, 8m www.adhguardianusa.
Opener Assembly Parts Part number Name/ Description Part number Name/ Description 1 GUDT-366 Control Panel Cover 12 GUDT-381 Button Membrane 2 GUDT-367 Light Lens 13 GUDT-382 Battery Backup Connector/ Terminal 3 GUDT-368 Chassis Cover 14 GUDT-383 LED Driver Board 4 GUDT-369 Chassis 15 GUDT-384 Drive Sprocket 5 GUDT-373 Motor Mounting Bracket 16 GUDT-385 Drive Chain 6 GUDT-374 Drive Shaft Assembly 17 GUDT-386 C-clip 7 GUDT-375 Motor & Clutch Assembly 18 GUDT-387 Bushings (2)
Warranty Manufacturer hereby warrants to the original purchaser, for initial residence in which it is installed: 1. For residential applications only, Garage Door Operators to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of purchase. The motor is to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime operator. Battery backup and accessories are to be from detects in materials and workmanship for a period of (1) one year from date of purchase.
