Brano Industries pro-alpha 2000 Installer Instruction Manual

brano industries (pty) ltd.

p.o. box 277, bramley, 2018, rep. of south africa.
tel [phone] fax [phone]
e-mail:- [e-mail] ; web:- www.brano.co.za

"pro-alpha 2000"

electric garage door operator

Installer's Instruction Manual

for

Automatic Domestic Garage Doors

Manual MAN - 02 Version 3

LUBRICATION

DO NOT USE COMMON GREASE
USE ONLY "BRANO LUBRICANT GDO-L1" OR
"LOW-TEMP LUBRIPLATE" OR "AVGREASE 28"

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.................. Read the Manual !!!

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Dealers & Installers ! ....... Read this section carefully !!!!

Legal Notices

Important Notes for Dealers and Installers Regarding the

"Condition of Garage Doors and Door Operators"

1) As is the case with any installation of automatic garage door operators it is most important that the
doors are in good condition and are working in accordance with the manufacturers specifications. In
other words springs, lifting cables, pivot pins, pulleys, drums, hinges, in fact every component must
be in good working order.

2) The balance of the doors is vitally important. Before installing an automatic door operator, test the
door to make sure that it is properly balanced.

3) If the doors are not in a state of good repair, ........ do not install an operator !

4) If, for any reason, you fit an operator to a door which is dysfunctional or is not in sound mechanical

condition, or may be considered to be operating below the manufacturers specifications, and as a

result thereof persons or property may be injured or damaged, ......

You ! ... the dealer / installer may be held responsible and liable !

5) The responsibility for ensuring that the doors are in a condition which is acceptable for the
installation of automatic garage door operators remains solely with the dealer / installer. If the
dealer and installer are not one and the same, the two may be held liable jointly and severably.

6) The law takes the view that you are the expert and therefore you should know best. You cannot
have the client indemnify you against any damages. This would be contrary to the individuals
"common-law rights". The law, now, is quite clear in this regard.

7) The best policy for all concerned and especially for dealers / installers is simply this:-

Fix the door before you automate it !!!

It's worthwhile doing, besides, it's good for business !

SABS - IEC Standard No. 60335 - 2 - 95

This standard specification is now published and it's impact is being felt far and wide in the door and
gate industry. The most important aspect of this standard is that the minimum levels of safety for door
and gate operators have been set down and all installations are required to conform to this standard.
The responsibility for maintaining the standard is placed squarely on the shoulders of the installers /
dealers, in much the same way as electricians are responsible for the work they do. DIY'ers take note !

If something goes wrong and someone is injured by an automatic garage door or gate and the cause is
deemed to be due to inferior installation procedures or workmanship, or failure to observe the standards
laid down, the blame will fall at the foot of the installer / dealer. The law assumes that if you install
automatic operators to doors or gates, you, the installer / dealer are familiar with the requirements

of this standard and will have satisfied yourself that the installation will comply with every
aspect of the standard. Don't underestimate the seriousness of these standards or the consequences

that may result from any transgression thereof.

Be warned !!! You do so at your own risk !!!

In order to assist dealers and installers Brano Industries, from time-to-time, arranges training
courses covering the installation and maintenance of garage doors and door operators. Contact us for
details of when these courses will be run. It will be the best investment you can make in your business
and your future.

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INDEX

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Installer's Manual

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Section Page Description
No. No.

0 0 Legal Notices
0 1 Index

0 1 "brano" Distribution Centres
1 0 2 - 03 Suitable Types of Doors
1 0 4 Doors Not Suitable for Automation
1 0 5 Unsafe Installation Practices
2 06 Door Operator Terminology and

Technical Specifications
3 0 7 - 08 Pre-installation Preparations
4 Sectional GDO Installation

4.1 09 - 10 "Working Space" Tables

4.2 10 - 13 Installation Procedures

Problem Installations - Low

Headroom
5 Tip-Up GDO Installation

14 "Working Space" Tables
15 Installation Procedures
16 Problem Installations - “Low

Headroom”

17 Single Access Garages

6 18 PC Board Connections

19 Electrical Connections
20 Safety Beam Connections

7 Setting-up Instructions

21 Travel Limit Switches
22 Overload Sensor Adjustments

8 23 Operator Functions

23 Testing and Commissioning
24 Information Labels and "Handing

Over"

9 25 Servicing and Maintenance

Lubrication

Wearing Parts
10 26 - 27 "pro-alpha 2000" Spare Parts
11 28 - 31 Trouble Shooting Guide
12 32 - 33 Terms and Conditions of Warranty
Back Cover Door Operator Equipment Details

and Service Record.

Dear Installer,
Thank you for choosing the "pro-alpha 2000"

garage door operator for your installation.
The "pro-alpha 2000" incorporates the very latest

features associated with this type of equipment and
complies with SABS - IEC 60335 - 2 - 95 and
equivalent US, European, British and Australian
standards.

Only the very best materials have been used in the
manufacture of the machine. Extensive and
punishing testing of the door operator has given us
the confidence to offer a 3 year Extended Warranty
on the unit subject to the terms and conditions
contained herein.

We trust that you will find the "pro-alpha 2000" to
be everything you could want in a garage door
operator and a profitable one to work with.

If you have any queries or simply would like to tell us
of your experiences with the "pro-alpha 2000",
please contact us.

Yours sincerely,

brano industries (pty) ltd.

July 1999 / October 2001 / February 2004

Johannesburg brano industries (pty) ltd.

Head Office:- 22 - 3rd Street, Wynberg, Sandton, RSA
and Factory PO Box 277, Bramley, 2018, RSA.

Tel [phone] / 6 / 7 / 8
Fax [phone]

Cape Town brano cape (pty) ltd

Unit 3, EXPO Centre, Koeberg Rd, ( Deliveries 35 Stella
Road ), Montague Gardens, Cape Town.
Tel [phone] Fax [phone]

Pretoria brano pretoria (pty) ltd

Unit 8 - Block "B", Scientia Techno Park,
Meiring Naude Str., CSIR, Pretoria,
Tel 012 - 349 - 1494 Fax 012 - 349 - 2963

Westrand brano westrand cc

Shop No 2 Ontdekkers Centre, cor Louis Str. &
Ontdekkers Rd, Roodepoort,
Tel 011 - 760 - 5773 / 3884 Fax 011 - 760 - 5774

Bloemfontein brano free state ( pty ) ltd

17 MacKenzie Road, East End, Bloemfontein.
Tel 051 - 447 - 2850 Fax 011 - 447 - 7095

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SECTION 1

Suitable Types of Garage Doors

1.1 INTRODUCTION

First it is necessary to identify the type of door that is
to be automated. The most common types of
domestic garage doors are:-

1.1.1 Sectional Overhead Doors.

1.1.2 One Piece "Tip-Up" Doors with Jamb
Mounted Door Hardware, (trackless type).

1.1.3 One Piece "Tip-Up" type Doors (with
"overhead track" ).

1.1.4 One Piece "Pivot" type Tip-Up Doors,
(trackless type doors ).

1.1.5 One Piece "Tip-Up" Counterweight
Balanced type Doors, ( vertically tracked
type doors ).

1.1.6 Steel Roll-Up type Doors, ( flexible curtain
type doors ).

Take Note:-

"Vertically” tracked Tip-Up doors, ( e.g.
Counterweight" Balanced types ), and "Steel
Roll-Up" type doors both require the assistance
of special "adaptor" kits in order to be
automated. Consult your dealer for advice.

Refer to the specific instructions for the
type of door you wish to automate.

1.2 Inspection Of The Door

Inspect the garage door for signs of damage or
worn or faulty components.

1.3 Door Type 1
SECTIONAL TYPE DOORS

Fig No. 1

Door with "Torsion" Type Springs

Path of
Door

Note:-

Torsion springs are normally
positioned above the door.

Door with "Tension"
Type Springs

Door in "Open"

Door
Track

Position

Fig No. 2

Repair the door as necessary !

Take Note:­It is very important that the door be in a

state of good repair and in proper working
order.

Do not automate a door that is not in good
working order. Should persons be injured
or property be damaged by a door that is
considered to be in a condition that is
below the specifications of the
manufacturer, then you, the installer /
dealer may be held jointly and severably
responsible and liable.

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1.4 Door Type 2

“ONE-PIECE" TIP-UP TYPE DOORS

1.4.1 "Trackless" Type Tip-up Door

With "Pantograph" Mechanism

Path of Door

Fig No. 3

"SPRING BALANCED" TIP-UP DOOR

1.4.2 "Trackless" Type Tip-up Door
With "Horizontal Pivot"

Ceiling

"High-Rise"

Point of Door

Lintel

Fig No. 4

COUNTER-WEIGHT BALANCED

"PIVOT" TYPE DOORS

1.5 Door Type 3
"ANGLED TRACK" TIP-UP TYPE DOORS

1.5.1 "Inclined Track" Tip-up Door
With "Pantograph" Mechanism

Fig No. 5

Path of Top
of the Door

Pivot
Bearing

Counter­Weight

Floor
Level

Angled
Track

1.5.2.1 VERY IMPORTANT NOTE :­This type of door can only be automated
with the aid of a special adaptor system,
viz., the "Vertical Track Adaptor Kit". When
fitted with a "VTAK" system, the "built-in"
overload sensors of the door operator,
regardless of make or model, may be
compromised to the extent that local safety
standards may not be complied with.
SABS-IEC Safety Standards preclude the
use of this system for the automation of
domestic garage doors.
Check with your local operator dealer for
more information.

1.6 Door Type 5
“ROLL-UP" TYPE DOORS

Steel "Roll-Up" Type Door

Door Roll

"Stationary" Shaft

Track
Roller

Spring

1.5.2 Door Type 4
"VERTICAL TRACK" TIP-UP TYPE DOORS

Read note 1.5.2.1

Guide
Roller

Counter­Weight

Vertical
Guide Track

Fig No. 6

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"One-piece" flexible
steel curtain.

Fig No. 7

IMPORTANT NOTES ON THE

CONDITION OF GARAGE DOORS

No door should be converted to automatic
operation unless it is in good working
order.

Before installing an automatic door
operator, inspect the door for signs of
worn, damaged or missing parts and
repair or replace as necessary. Test the
operation of the door to make sure that it
is properly balanced.

Pay particular attention to the springs.
Domestic garage door springs should be
replaced after every 10 000 operating
cycles, ( or approximately 4 to 5 years of
normal usage ).

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SECTION 1.7

Doors Which Are Not

Suitable For Automation

Read this section carefully !

For reasons of safety, certain doors should not
be automated. One door in particular fails to
comply with the safety standards set out in
SABS / IEC 60335 - 2 - 95

This door is commonly referred to as a "Tip-In"
or "Cam-Spring" type door.

Do not automate this

type of garage door!

Path of Door

Vertical
Guide
Track

Track
Roller

Fig No. 8

"Tip-In" or "Cam-Spring"

Type Garage Doors

Door Open
Position

"Cam-Spring"
Door Mechanism

When the door is fully open, the entire door remains
completely inside of the garage.

These doors were intended for use in openings that
have rounded or "arched" shapes and were sold as
a cheaper alternative to Sectional type doors.

Typical openings in which

“Tip-In" type doors are found.

Fig No. 9

CAUTION! CAUTION! CAUTION!

These doors are unsafe for automatic operation
as the force applied by the door operator is
magnified as much as 40 times under the door
due to the action of the door mechanism. The
operator is unable to sense reliably
obstructions in the path of the door.

IMPORTANT NOTE:­These doors are classified as "Vertically

Tracked" type doors.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

A "one-piece" type door which has a "vertical"
guide track. The distinguishing feature of the door is
the placement of the Guide Roller.

The Guide Roller is positioned at, or close to, the
bottom-most corner of the door panel. The effect of
this arrangement is that it causes the door to open
completely to the inside of the garage.

At no stage during the opening or closing cycle
does any part of the door pass through or
protrude from the opening.

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All warranties, whether stated or
implied, shall, "ipso facto", be
rendered null and void if “Brano”
products are fitted to such types of
doors.

Unsafe Installation Practices

Do Not Install Door Operators In This Way

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Single Door Operator Centrally Mounted
Between Two "One-Piece Tip-Up Doors
Which Are Rigidly Coupled Together.

Two "One-piece" Tip-Up Doors Shown.

Fig No. 10

SABS - IEC 60335-Part 2 - 1995 sets down

certain safety standards for the automation of
garage doors. When two Tip-Up type doors
are coupled together in the way shown
above, the built-in "overload" sensors of the
door operator, regardless of make and type,
may be severly compromised to the extent
that they may not respond quickly enough, if
at all, to any obstructions in the path of the
door.

Should any door which is automated in this
manner cause an injury, or worse, to any
person or damage to property, both the
owner and the installer may be held jointly
and severably responsible and liable and
may suffer the consequences thereof.

Homeowners are advised to reject such
installations lest they be incriminated in any
claims.

The installation of door operators in this
manner will render all warranties, wether
stated or implied, null and void !

Single Door Operator Centrally Mounted
Between Two Sectional Doors Which Are
Rigidly Coupled Together.

Fig No. 11

Two Sectional Doors With A Vertically
Mounted Motor between the doors.
( Similar to"side-mount" system
used for Steel Roll-Up Doors )

Fig No. 12

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SECTION 2

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OPERATOR TERMINOLOGY

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"Closed" Limit
Switch Wire
( Purple )

"Open"
Limit Switch

( "Closed" Limit
Switch not shown )

Traveller

Emergency Pull
"Release Cord"

Extrusion
Clamp

Worm-shaft

Serial Number

299 A 8 / 3478

Rubber
Buffer

Motor
Capacitor

LUBRICATION

DO NOT USE COMMON GREASE
USE ONLY "BRANO LUBRICANT GDO-L1" OR
"LOW-TEMP LUBRIPLATE" OR "AVGREASE 28"

"Open" Limit
Switch Wire
( Brown )

Serial Number

299 A 8 / 3478

Worm-shaft
Coupling

Wiring
Harness

Serial No.
Label

LUBRICATION

DO NOT USE COMMON GREASE
USE ONLY "BRANO LUBRICANT GDO-L1" OR
"LOW-TEMP LUBRIPLATE" OR "AVGREASE 28"

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( Extrusion )

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P.C. Board

Power
Socket

Service
Cover

Light Diffuser
Lens Cover

Terminal
Connector

"Opening" Sensor
Adjustor

P.C. Tray

Lamp
Holder

"Power ON"
Indicator Light

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Electrically operated automatic garage door
operator for use on domestic type garage doors.

MAINFRAME AND COVERS

Galvanized steel frame supports the motor and
worm-screw housing. Moulded plastic cover
encloses motor and electronic control board.

WORM-SCREW AND ALUMINIUM HOUSING

One piece worm directly coupled to the motor.
O n e p i e c e a l u m i n i u m h o u s i n g .

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Fig No. 13

ELECTRIC MOTOR
* Enclosed, fan-cooled, reversible type.
* "Sealed for Life" Ball Bearings.
* Single phase - 250 W - 50 Hz - 1450 rpm - 3,5 A
POWER SUPPLY
* 220 V - single phase - 50 Hz
LIGHT
* One lamp 100 W maximum output.
* Type BC - ( Bayonet base ).
* Automatic courtesy light timer +/- 3 minutes.
* Light can be switched "ON" from the wall

pushbutton.

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SECTION 3

PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATIONS

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3.1 RECOMMENDED TOOLS

Fig. 14

The tools required to successfully complete the
installation will depend to some extent on the type door to
be automated, i.e. is the door constructed of Steel,
Wood, Aluminium, Glass-fibre, or other material? The
more comprehensive the range of tools available, the
easier the job will be !!! Shown above is the range of
hand tools we recommend you should have.

3.3 INSTALLATION PREPARATIONS

On receipt of the Door Operator, inspect the package
for any signs of shipping damage. If damage is
found, return the operator, complete with all
accessories to your supplier.

Inside the package is a "packing slip". Stamped on
the slip will be a QC number, (Quality Control
number). Return this slip, or fax it directly to your
local agent with your complaint.

Be sure to include the Serial number of the operator !

3.4 Check the contents of the package against the

"packing slip" to make sure it is complete. This
package contains all the hardware required to install
the operator onto a "standard" domestic garage
door. Also included are the Wall Push-button
Console, Kettle Plug Connector, "Safety" and
"Operation" information labels. If the door or the
garage itself does not conform to standard
specifications, special equipment may be required.
Contact your nearest agent / dealer for advice.

The following items are not included in the
standard operator hardware kit :-

- a 3 Pin - 15 Amp plug top,

- light bulb, ( lamp )

- the electrical power supply cable,

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- Special adaptor or accessory kits

- the Remote Controls. The remote controls

are not supplied as part of the basic operator kit
but are sold as optional extras as the type and
specifications of the remote controls will vary from
one installation to another.

3.5 Ensure that you have the necessary tools to
complete the job. You are now ready to install the
door operator.

Turn to Sections 4 & 5 "Sectional" and "Tip-

Up Door Operator Installation Procedures"

NOTE:-

"pro-alpha" Series 1 Door Operators

The installation techniques and especially the
electrical connections and setup procedures for
the Series 1 "pro-alpha" Door Operators is
different to those for the "pro-alpha 2000"

and “Aladdin” machines.

Refer to the specific instructions for the "pro­alpha" Series 1 range of Door
Operators.

3.6 Important Notes for Installers!

Always inspect the door first before
committing to an installation !

Carefully inspect every component of the
garage door for signs of wear or damage. Be
particularly vigilant for missing parts !

Check for .......

- stretched or broken Springs,

- frayed or broken Lifting Cables, ( wire ropes ),

- worn rollers, pivot pins and sheave wheels,

- damaged Hinges,

- damaged Torsion Tubes and Support
Bearings,

- Cable Drums,

- damaged Lifting and Steering Arms,

- damaged or missing Stoppers,

- damaged or missing internal Locking Devices,

- loose or missing nuts, bolts and screws.

..... and repair or replace as necessary !

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Locking Devices and Special Accessories

3.6.4 Very Important .............

If the door is balanced by means of
tension type springs, make sure the
Safety Cables are securely anchored.
If none are fitted to the door, insist that
these be fitted before the operator is
commissioned.

3.7 Locking Devices

It is necessary to render the locking devices
inoperative for normal automatic operation,
but do not remove them entirely.

In the event of a malfunction of the door
operator, it is essential that the door may still
be secured.

The best way to do this is to pin the Lock
Cables or chains back with a screw or nail in
such a way that the Lock Catches are in the
"open" or "unlatched " position.

SECTION 3

Description Product Code

4 CABLE -SAFETY 1

"Spring Safety Cables" for
Tension Spring Systems.

1 KEYS

Emergency Key Release Kit
for Sectional and Tip-Up Doors

1 KEYPR

3.8 Garages Without Secondary Access
Doors

If there is no other means of access into the
garage except through the main garage doors
themselves, it is necessary to install an
"Emergency Key-release" Kit for the door
operator.

It is also necessary to fit a normal outside "T"
Handle Lock to the door. In the event of a

malfunction of the operator system, the only
way to secure the door will be from the outside
by means of the "T" handle Lock !

3.9 Special Accessories

Some doors may require the installation of
special equipment such as Low-Headroom
Brackets in order to allow the door to work.

Consult your “pro-alpha 2000"
dealer for advice!

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Emergency Key Release Kit
for Steel Roll-Up Doors
"Pro-Rola" System

1 KEYR

Emergency Key Release Kit
for Steel Roll-Up Doors
"Side Mount" System

1 KLHD - A

Low-Headroom Bracket for
Automatic Sectional Doors

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"Working Space" Tables for

Sectional Door Operators

4.1 Operator "Working Space”

Back-reach of Door Operator

Hanger Bracket Position

"High-Rise"

Point of Door

2

Required

Headroom

1

Lintel

Door Opening Height

Standard = 2135 mm

Maximum Draw Length

Path of Topmost
Section of the Door

Floor to

“Highrise" Level

3

Fig. 15

Floor
Level

Ceiling

Section 4

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6

4

Important Notes:-

The following table shows the minimum
amount of "Working Space" that is

required for the normal installation of
standard size Sectional doors. If the
space available is less than that stated
here, then special equipment may be
required to undertake the installation.

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Certain assumptions have been made,
i.e.:-

1) The opening heights are 2135 mm for
standard doors or 2540 mm for
caravan height doors.

2) The structure is level, square, plumb
and true as the case may be.

3) For Sectional Doors, the door panel

Floor to top of

5

than 30 mm at the top and sides.

Contact your local dealer for advice

overlaps the opening by no more

door operator

before committing yourself to a difficult
installation!

High-lighted Row Refers to a Standard Height 5 Section Door

( All dimensions in mm )

Opening No. of Track Headroom Highrise Hanger Top of Back-reach Draw
Height ( 1 ) Sections Radius Required ( 2 ) Level ( 3 ) Bracket ( 4 ) GDO ( 5 ) GDO ( 6 ) Length ( 7 )

2135 6 254 (10") 315 2380 2920 2445 3100 2350

2135 5 305 (12") 360 2420 2920 2500 3100 2350

2135 4 380 (15") 440 2500 2920 2575 3100 2350
2550 6 305 (12") 360 2840 3620 2910 3800 3160
2630 5 380 (15") 440 2925 3620 3070 3800 3160

Ceiling

..............

2200 2300 2400 2500

Fig. 16

400
360
320
280
240
200
160
120
80
40

0,0

Headroom

0,0 100 200 300 400 500 700600

400
380

340
300
260
220
180
140
100

60
20

0,0

Lintel Level

Back-space

Recommended Headroom = 400 mm

800

900 1000

Minimum space required for
Door Operator Shaft = 75 mm.

All dimensions in mm

( Vertical scale is exaggerated)

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SECTION 4

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

SECTIONAL DOORS

Copyright C
1987 / 1990 / 1999 / 2001

4.2 Operator "Working Space"

Applicable to All Sectional Doors!!!

Irrespective of the type or size of the
door that is to be automated, it is
absolutely essential to have adequate
"Working Space" for the equipment to
operate in.

The most important dimensions to
consider are:-

1) Available Backspace

2) Available Headroom

3) Floor-to-"High rise" point

4) Floor-to-Top of Operator

In other words ..........

....... the Operator "Working Space" !!!

These 4 factors will determine the performance and
functionality of the finished product !

Other useful information is included for installation
purposes. Refer to the relevant sections of this
manual.

"High-Rise"

Point of Door

4.3 Mounting the "Wall Header
Anchor Bracket"

Door
Track

Centre Line of Door

Door Towing Bracket and Top Roller
Bracket must be approximately
in line with each other.

Wall Anchor
Bracket

Door Towing
Bracket

Dimension "X"

*

Top Roller
Bracket

*

"X"

approx.

Fig. 18

View of Door From Inside

Header Bracket Position

Dimension “X”

( approximate value )

Fig. 17

Path of Topmost
Section of the Door

Sectional Doors
Operator - to - Door Clearance at
"highrise point" approx. 20 mm

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75 mm

Minimum Clearance Required

Track Horizontal Dimension
Radius Track “X" (approx)

Colour

250 mm Orange 300 mm
305 mm Green 360 mm
380 mm Blue 430 mm

From Door "High-rise Point" to Ceiling.

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SECTION 4.3

Installation Procedures For

SECTIONAL DOORS

4.3.1 First ......Establish the centre-point of the

door. Mark-off the centre point along the top
rail.

4.3.2 Next ..... Draw a vertical line on the wall

above the door at the centre-point position.

4.3.3 Then ..... Slowly raise the door taking note

of the highest position reached by the door
as it moves to the "full-open" position.

Note:- Sectional Doors rise above

their "closed" positions as
they open.

4.3.4 Measure the height above the floor of the

"high-rise point" of the door. This
measurement is necessary in order to
establish the position of the Header

Anchor Bracket.

4.3.5 Make a mark on the wall corresponding to

the "high-rise point" of the door. The
Header Anchor Bracket is fixed above this
mark.

4.3.6 Position the Header Anchor Bracket, on
the wall in such a way that the right angle
face of the bracket coincides with the
centre-line mark of the door.

4.3.7 Mark the positions for the fixing screws and

drill 10 mm dia. holes approximately 100 mm
deep. Insert the 2 "Green" plastic wall plugs
into the holes and fix the Header Anchor
Bracket in place using the two M 8 x 90 mm
Hex-head Washer-faced Lag Screws
supplied.

"High-Rise"

Point of Door

M 8 x 90 Hex-Head
Coach Screws

Wall

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Wall Header
Anchor Bracket

Spirit Level

80 - 130 mm

Fig. 19

Wall Anchor
Bracket

Note:-

It is very important that the Header
Anchor Bracket is well secured as
this fixture takes all the forces
acting in the system.

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80 - 130 mm

"High-rise"
Level of Door

Centre Line
of Door

Fig. 20

4.4 Mounting the "pro-alpha"

Garage Door Operator.

4.4.1 For all overhead type garage doors, the

operator is suspended from the ceiling of the
garage by means of 2 lengths of Punched
Angle which are attached to the Hanger
Brackets fixed to the Power-Head.

Fig. 21

4.4.2 First ..... Attach the Aluminium Extrusion

of the operator to the Header Anchor
Bracket using the M 8 x 25 Hex-head Set
Screw supplied.

4.4.3 Next ..... Temporarily support the Power-

head from the ceiling by means of a suitable
rope or prop it up with a ladder as shown in
Fig. 21

4.4.4 Then ..... Open the garage door fully. This

will assist you to position the operator on the

"centreline" of the door.

"High-Rise"

Point of Door

4.5 Useful Dimensions

Fig. 23

93

58

46

200

40

200

43

230 Over-all

60

10

35

Pro-alpha 2000

67

Back Clearance

370

Minimum

Minimum

10 mm

160

190

Top Clearance

Ceiling

20

4.5.1 Mounting the Power-head

4.5.2 Establish the position of the nearest roof

beams or other suitable overhead structures
from which the operator may be supported.
Using the lengths of Punched Angle and
Fasteners supplied, suspend the operator
from the ceiling.

4.5.3 Take care to ensure the operator is
positioned along the extended centreline of
the door.

Note:-

For all Overhead Track type doors, the
operator is mounted in such a way that it
is "horizontal", i.e. "parallel" to the floor.

Fig. 22

Sectional Doors

Operator - to - Door Clearance

at "high-rise point" 20 - 50 mm

20 - 50 mm

Ideal Clearance

Path of Topmost
Section of the Door

page 12

Preferred

Arrangement

Fig. 24

Not

Recommended

4.6 Restricted Headroom Installations

The Hanger Brackets are designed to be readily
adaptable for "low-headroom" installations. Make a 90
degree bend in the Hanger Bracket through the centre of
the lower of the two holes as shown. The bracket may
then be fastened directly to the ceiling. The clearance
between the ceiling and the operator will be sufficient to
allow the removal of the operator's Service Cover.

Bend Line

09

Ceiling

minimum 10 mm

Fig. 25

4.7 Attaching the Door Bracket

- Sectional type Doors

4.7.1 The Door Bracket is attached to the door at the
centreline position in such a way that the

Clevis Pin in the Door Bracket is
approximately in line with the topmost
Rollers of the door.

4.7.2 Use the three No 12 x 30 mm slotted pan-head
head screws provided to fix the Door Bracket
to the door.

Centre Line
of Door

C/Line of
Clevis Pin

Top Rail
of Door

Door Towing
Bracket

Roller Axis

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Door Towing Bracket Position

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4.8 Attaching the Towing Arms

Onto Sectional Type Doors.

4.8.1 Use both the "L" Shaped Towing Arm and
the Straight Towing Arm to couple the door to
the traveller as shown in Fig 27. The "L" Arm
is attached to the door whilst the Straight Arm
is connected to the Traveller as shown.

4.8.2 Use the two 10 mm dia. Clevis Pins and 2,5 mm
Split-Pins to couple the towing arm to the door
bracket and traveller.

IMPORTANT NOTES :-

4.8.3 The towing arm should make an angle of
between 75 and 80 degrees to the horizontal
when the door is in the closed position.

4.8.4 The security of the locked door is a

function of the angle which the "Towing
Arm" makes with the horizontal.

15 degrees off the vertical is the optimum
angle for Sectional type Doors.

Garage

Access

Door

CAUTION

light

door

brano industries

Multi function

Approx.
15 Angle

75 - 80

Push-button Console
and Label

Fig. 27

Now turn to Section 6, page 18
for PC Board connections !

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SECTION 5

"WORKING SPACE" REQUIRED

FOR TIP-UP DOOR OPERATORS

2575 mm - Standard height Tip-UP doors

Hanger Bracket Position

"High-Rise"

Point of Door

Available

Headroom

Required

Standard = 2135 mm

Height of Door Opening

"HIGH-RISE"

Point of Door

Headroom

( See Table )

Lintel

2210 mm Maximum Draw Length

Max. distance Traveller can move.

Path of Top of Door

Back-reach of Door Operator.

Minimum = 2760 mm for Std height door.

Floor
Level

5.1 Operator "Working Space"

Applicable to All Tip-Up Doors !!!

The same criteria as for Sectional doors apply
to Tip-Up type doors.

See the diagram above and the relevant door

150 mm

installation manuals for specific information
and dimensions.

Fig. 28

Ceiling

"Highrise"

250 to 300 mm

Top of Door, ( closed ).

Underside of Door Operator

Level

Floor to "High-rise" Point

Floor to Top of Wall Anchor Bracket.

( +/- 2310 mm for std height door )

Tip-Up Doors
Op e ra t or t o D oo r
Clearance at "high-rise"
point 20 - 50 mm

Headroom Required for Tip-Up Doors

Steering Optimum Minimum
Arm Headroom Headroom

Minimum Clearance

Path of Top of Door

Fig. 29

"brano door operator installation manual"

Setting Required Required

Door's "Hig-hrise Point" to Ceiling

"Low" - 1 Not suitable for automation !
"Normal" - 2 300 200
"High" - 3 400 325

* Note:-If the Headroom Available is less than

the minimum required, special equipment and
/ or doors may be required.

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( All dimensions in mm. )

SECTION 5

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

TIP-UP DOORS

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5.2 One-piece Trackless and Pivot Type Tip­Up Doors

5.2.1 The Door Bracket is attached to the door at
the centre-line position as close to the top of
the door as possible.

5.2.2 Use the three # 12 x 28 mm hex head Lag
Screws provided to fix the Door Bracket to
the door.

Door Jamb
Mounting Channel

Door Towing
Bracket

Wall Anchor
Bracket

*

Centre Line
of Door

VIEW OF INSIDE OF DOOR

Fix the Door Towing Bracket
as close to the top of the door
as possible.

5.3 Steering Arm Settings

Fig. 30

5.4.1 Attaching the Towing Arm

Use the "Straight" Towing Arm, (Part
2TOWT ), to couple the door to the traveller as
shown in Fig. 32.

If the "L" shaped towing arm is to be used,
(Part 2TOWLS ), use the arrangement
shown in Fig. 33.

15 - 30

Door Towing

Bracket

Straight Towing Arm Arrangement

5.4.2 Use the two 10 mm dia. Clevis Pins and 2,5
mm dia. split-pins to couple the towing arm
to the door bracket and traveller assembly.

5.4.3 IMPORTANT :- The angle between the
Towing Arm and the horizontal plane

should be as follows:­Tip-Up Doors - between 15 and 30

degrees to the horizontal when the door is in
the closed position.

Fig. 32

Door Jamb
Mounting Channel

1

2 3

Position 3
"High-headroom" Position

Best position for automatic
operation. Minimum Headroom
required = 350 mm above door

Position 2 - "Normal" Position

Most commonly used position for
automatic operation. Minimum
Headroom required = 250 mm
above door

Position 1 - "Low-Headroom" Position

Not suitable for automatic operation.

Fig. 31

Jamb Mounted
"Power Plate"

5.5 Alternative Towing Arm

Arrangement for TIP-Up Door

Door Towing

Bracket

"L" Shaped Towing Arm Arrangement

Now turn to Section 6, page 18 for PC
Board connections.

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Fig. 33

SECTION 5

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PROBLEM INSTALLATIONS

5.6 Installation Of Door Operator On A Jamb-Spring
System Tip-Up Door Using An Extended Towing Arm

Path of Door

Insufficient clearance available
between door and ceiling for an operator.

Installation In Garage With “Low

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“Trackless Tip-Up” Doors Only !!!

If there is insufficient clearance
between the path of the door and the
ceiling, it is permissible to move the
motor back away from the door and fix
the "Anchor Bracket", (or Header
Bracket), to the ceiling and make use of
an "Extended Towing Arm" to couple
the door to the operator.

Fig No. 34

5.7 Installation Of Door Operator On A Sectional Door
Having Insufficient Headroom For A Door Operator

" H i g h r i s e " P o i n t .
No rm a l P a th o f D o or w it h
standard type “Adjustable Top Roller
Bracket" Installed

Door Clearance Increased
by approximately 60 mm

Headroom”

"Highrise" Point.
Path of Door with
"Low-headroom"
Brackets Installed.

Fig No. 35

Door in fully
"Opened Position"

"Low-headroom" Bracket

Rollers

Door
Track

Fig No. 36

Automatic Door Installation

page 16

SECTION 5

PROBLEM INSTALLATIONS

5.8 “Emergency Key-Release” Mechanism For Sectional and Tip-Up Doors

The "Emergency Key-Release" is a
special mechanism which is fitted to a

door when ....

..... the only access into the garage

is through the garage doors
themselves, i.e. there is no back or
side door entrance into the garage.

This special release mechanism
permits the manual operation of the
door in the event of a power failure or
other breakdown of the system.

The Installation procedure for both
Sectional Doors ( shown ), and Tip-Up
Doors is the same.

KEY

LOCK

TRAVELLER LEVER
in "normal"
operating position

STEEL CABLE

PULL

1/4 TURN

Fig No. 37

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"pro-alpha 2000"

LOCK

CYLINDER

If you experience a problem ......... Check the Installation !

If that doesn’t help ......... Read the Manual !

If the problem persists ........ Book yourself into one of our

Training Courses !

There is no substitute for doing it right the first time !

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SECTION 6

i n d u s t r i e s

"pro-alpha 2000"

PC Board Connections

"pro-alpha 2000" PC BOARD - GENERAL LAY-OUT

brano industries (pty) ltd.

Rev 2 April 1999
Rev 3 October 2001

"DOWN Over-load"
Sensor Adjustment.
( Sensitivity )

"UP Over-load"
Sensor Adjustment.
( Sensitivity )

Terminal Block for
connection of Radio Receiver,
Wall-Pushbutton and
Safety Beams.

Fig. 38

LIGHT
BEAM
LOCK

TRIGGER
COMMON
COMMON

12 V +

CONNECTING THE WALL PUSH-BUTTON

C o n n e c t t h e W a l l ­Pushbutton as shown.

Take Note:-

1) If no "Safety Beams"
are to be fitted then the PC
Board "jumper switch" must
be set to the "Normal"
position.

2) The wire colours shown,
( White, Brown, etc. ), are
typical only. The colours of
the wires as supplied may
vary from those shown.

Wall Mounted

Push-button Console

Door
Push-Button

pro-alpha

Light
Push-Button

Door Lock

off on

brano industries

CLOSING OPENING

door
light

lock

FORCE ADJUSTMENT

DOWN

UP

NORMAL
C

11

BEAM

PC Board Lay-out

( White )

( Brown )
( Blue )

( Black )

Trigger

Common

Fig. 39

+

LED

COMMON

OVERL.

Note:-

PC Board jumper switch is
set to "NORMAL" position.

Light

Lock

LIGHT
BEAM
LOCK

TRIGGER
COMMON
COMMON

12 V +

Operator PC Board

220 V

LAMP

DOWN

UP

11

NORMAL

C

BEAM

CONNECTING THE RADIO RECEIVER

( Simple Dipswitch Type )

Aerial - Do not cut

or remove

Con nect the R adi o

Receiver as shown.
Take Note:-

Dipswitch
Block

ON

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12

1

OFF

1) If no "Safety Beams"
are to be fitted then the PC
Board "jumper switch"
must be set to the
"Normal" position.

2) The wire colours as
supplied may vary from
those shown.

"brano door operator installation manual"

NON-LATCH

LATCH

A

GND

brano

Typical Radio

Receiver Board

Radio Connections
to Door Operator's
PC Control Board

1

NC

NO

COMM

--

12 V

++

Terminal
Block

page 18

( Blue )
( Green )
( Black )

( Red )

Fig. 40

Note:-

PC Board jumper switch is
set to "NORMAL" position.

LIGHT
BEAM
LOCK

TRIGGER
COMMON
COMMON

12 V +

NORMAL
C
BEAM

11

Operator PC Board

brano industries (pty) ltd.

Rev 2 April 1999
Rev 3 October 2001

SECTION 6

"pro-alpha 2000"

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

i n d u s t r i e s

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!

Do not work on the operator whilst the
power supply is connected and
switched "On" !!!

6.1 Wall Mounted Pushbutton Console:-
Connect up the Pushbutton and run the

pushbutton wires to the opener. See page 18
for connection details.

6.2 Radio Controls:-
Code the radio remote controls in accordance

with the manufacturer's instructions.
The 12 V Power Supply for the receiver is

provided on the PC Board.

6.2.1 Connect up the Radio Receiver as

follows:-

- "Red" to 12 V DC input.

- "Blue" to Trigger.

- "Black" to Negative.

- "Green" to Common.

Refer to Radio Manufacturer's manual for
detailed instructions.

Holes are provided in the Top Service Cover of
the operator through which the Radio Control
and Push-button wires may pass.

6.3 Optional Mounting Position for Radio

Receiver

An ideal place to mount the Radio Receiver is
shown in Fig. 41

6.4 Main Power Supply:-
A 3 pin 10A Kettle Connector,

("International" type ) is provided at the rear
of the opener for coupling up to the main
power supply. A suitable "kettle" type
connector plug is provided as part of the
"pro-alpha 2000" kit.

6.5 Lamp:-
Insert the lamp into the lamp holder

provided. Maximum 100 W "Bayonet"
type base "Rough Service Duty" lamp is
recommended.

NOTE:-

The power supply cord, 15 A plug top
and lamp are not supplied as part of
the "pro-alpha 2000" kit.

6.6 Safety Beams and Pressure-Sensitive
Sensing Devices:- ( See Fig 42 )

Provision is made directly on the PC
Board of the "pro-alpha 2000" door
operator to install various types of "safety
beams" and "pressure sensors".

Refer to the relevant manufacturers
instructions for connecting information.

Connecting Wires
to PC Board

Fig. 41

Aerial

Radio
Receiver

IMPORTANT NOTE:-

The operator's PC Control Board is not
able to provide the power source for
beams and other safety devices. These
items of equipment must be provided

“VELCRO”
Tape

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sources.

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SECTION 6 continued

"pro-alpha 2000"

PC Board Connections

Rev 2 - April 1999

6.7 Connecting "Safety Beams"

Fig. 42

NORMALLY OPEN

NORMALLY CLOSED

COMMON

12 / 24 V +

NEG

"SAFETY BEAM"

Connect to independent
Power Supply - ( not to
operator's PC Board )

Connect the "Safety Beam" as shown.

Take Note:­When "Safety Beams" are fitted then the

PC Board "jumper switch" must be set to

the "BEAM" position.
The "Normally Closed" contact of the

Safety Beam is the one used for connecting
the beams to the Operator PC Board.

Note:-

PC Board jumper switch is
set to "BEAM" position.

BEAM

COMMON

LIGHT
BEAM
LOCK

TRIGGER
COMMON
COMMON

12 V +

NORMAL
C

11

BEAM

Operator PC Board

These connection diagrams are
intended to serve as a guide
only.

Always refer to the instructions
supplied by the equipment
manufacturer for specific
information.

Now turn to Section 7, page 21, for setting-up instructions
of the Limit Switches and Overload Sensor Adjustors !

If you experience a problem ......... Check the Installation !

If that doesn’t help ................ Read the Manual !

If the problem persists .............. Book yourself onto one

of our Training Courses!

There is no substitute for doing it right the first time !!!

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SECTION 7

SETTING-UP INSTRUCTIONS

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7 LIMIT SWITCH SETTINGS

( All types of doors )

7.1 "UP" Limit Switch

7.1.1 First ! ..... Open and close the door manually to

ensure that it does not foul any part of the
operator.

7.1.2 Second ! .... Manually open the door to the full

open position

7.1.3 Next ! .... Move the "up" Limit Switch towards

the Traveller Trip-Arm until contact is made.

7.1.4 Now ! ....... Secure the "up" Limit Switch

Bracket by means of it's securing screw and
connect the brown wire to the "up" Limit
Switch Terminal and crimp in place.

7.2 "DOWN" Limit Switch

7.2.1 Manually close the door.

7.2.2 Move the "down" Limit Switch towards the
Traveller Trip-Arm until contact is made.

7.2.3 Secure the Limit Switch Bracket by means of
it's securing screw and connect the purple wire
to the "down" Limit Switch Terminal and
crimp in place.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Make sure that the operator stops on contact

with the Travel Limit Switches and not on the
"safety overload", ( i.e. sensitivity ),
switches.

If, whilst in the closing mode, the door stops
and then immediately reopens, readjust the
"down" Travel Limit Switch. The operator is
driving the door too far downwards !!!

Do not try to get the door operator to stop in
the "down" mode by increasing the force
setting, ( i.e. reducing the sensitivity of the
operator ).

The operator must stop on contact with the
Travel Limit Switch only !!!

"Closed Position"

Limit Switch Wire
( Purple )

"Open"

Limit Switch
( Note:- “Closed" Limit

Switch not shown )

Serial Number

299 A 8 / 3478

LUBRICATION

DO NOT USE COMMON GREASE
USE ONLY "BRANO LUBRICANT GDO-L1OR
"LOW-TEMP LUBRIPLATE" OR "AVGREASE 28"

"Open Position"

Limit Switch Wire
( Brown )

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Traveller

2

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0

0

Fig. 43

Traveller
Trip-Arm

Traveller

Traveller Release

Release Lever

Pull Cord

7.3 Over-Load Sensor Adjustments
"Sensitivity" Settings ( All Types of

Doors )

The "Sensitivity" settings are pre-set at the
factory. Under normal circumstances it should not
be necessary for these settings to be changed
except to "fine-tune" them.

Resist the temptation to set the operator to be too
sensitive. A "positive" force of between 5 - 10

kg. is desirable for domestic garage doors.

7.3.1 Opening Force Adjustment .....

Stand clear of the path of the door !

7.3.1.1 Operate the door in the opening mode.
Whilst the door is in motion, obstruct the door by
grabbing hold of the bottom rail or pushing down
on the handle. The door should stop its motion
once it encounters a resisting force of 5 - 10 kg.

7.3.1.2 If adjustment is required, move the
"Up" sensor adjustment lever in the appropriate
direction as shown on the legend on the PC
Board.

The right hand side lever controls the "Up"
sensitivity.

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SECTION 7 ... continued

SETTING-UP INSTRUCTIONS

"Opening Force"
Sensor Adjustment

"Closing Force"
Sensor Adjustment

Fig. 44

7.4 Closing Force Adjustment ....

Stand clear of the path of the door !

7.4.1 Cycle the door in the closing mode.

7.4.2 As the door closes, obstruct the door by
grabbing the bottom rail of the door, or the door
handle if one is fitted. The door should react to this
obstruction by first stopping and then

reversing its motion to the opening mode.

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Door Balance

Above

Ground

+/- 1 metre

Springs

Testing the "Sensitivity" Settings

of the Door Operator

Fig. 45

The door should exert a downward force of no
more than 5 - 10 kg. before the safety reverse
mechanism of the "pro-alpha 2000" door
operator is activated. For doors in good working

order, a downward force of 5 - 10 kg. is
considered optimum.

7.4.3 The left hand side lever controls the
"Down" sensitivity.

7.4.4 Note:-
The application of paint, timberseal or varnish to

a wooden garage door can add a considerable
amount of extra weight to the door. The safety
reverse mechanism of the operator should
always be checked after any painting
operations have been carried out.

7.4.5 Don't be tempted to set the closing force

adjustment to be too sensitive. Take into
account the extra effort that is required to
move the door in conditions of strong wind,
or in the case of a wooden door for example,
the extra weight the door can gain when it is
wet !!!

The operator should be set to pull and push

with a force of between 5 - 10 Kg. ! .......

... Regardless of the size of the door !

7.5 The "Safety Overload" Feature
will be automatically activated

when .......

An obstruction is encountered by the

door whilst it is opening, ........

....... the door will stop!!!

Take Note:- ...
The door will not reverse its direction

whilst it is in the "opening mode". ......

......... It will stop!!!

An obstruction is encountered by the

door whilst it is closing, ......

....... the door will first stop and then

automatically reverse it's direction and
move to the "full-open" position.

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SECTION 8

"pro-alpha 2000"

TESTING and COMMISSIONING

i n d u s t r i e s

8.1 "POWER ON" TEST

Ensure that the Traveller is disengaged,
i.e. the door is not coupled to the operator.

8.1.1 Switch the power supply "ON".

8.1.2 Check that the Red "Power-On" indicator li ght
situated under the PC Board is illuminated.

8.1.3 Using either the Transmitter or the Wall-
mounted Push-button, cycle the operator to
check that it starts and stops as it should, and that
the Lamp and Radio Controls are operative.

8.2 OPERATING TEST

Ensure that the Door Lock Catches are
disengaged, i.e. the catches must be in the
"Open" or "unlocked" position.

8.2.1 First!... Couple the door to the operator by

engaging the traveller with the worm screw. The
traveller is engaged when the Traveller Lever is in
the "horizontal" position. Make sure that there
are no obstructions in the path of the door.

8.2.2 Next!... Cycle the operator to it's "full open" and

"closed" positions, by pressing the push-button
marked "DOOR".

Check that the Traveller does not overrun the

Limit Switches. The Traveller should stop at the
"UP" and "DOWN" Limit Switches respectively.

8.2.3 Fine adjustments of the Limit Switch settings

may now be made.

8.3 TESTING THE COURTESY LIGHT

and DOOR LOCK-OUT FUNCTION

8.3.1 Check that the Courtesy Light functions

correctly. With the door in the closed position,
press the button marked "LIGHT" on the Wall
Push-Button Console. The operator's courtesy
light should switch "on" without the door being
activated. The courtesy light should switch itself
"off" automatically after 3 to 4 minutes.

8.3.2 Again switch on the Courtesy Light. After a few

seconds, press the button a second time. The
courtesy light should now switch "off".

8.4 DOOR LOCK-OUT FUNCTION

8.4.1 The door lock-out function is activated by moving

the "slide" switch to the "lock" position.

8.5 OPERATOR FUNCTIONS

Pressing the "DOOR" Button Once .........

If the door is "closed", ......

the motor and courtesy light will switch
the door will "open"!

If the door is "open", ..............

the motor and courtesy light will switch "ON", and
the door will "close"!

If the door is "opening", ( still in motion ), ......

....... the door will stop!

If the door is "closing", ( still in motion ), ......

....... the door will stop!

8.6 OPERATOR COMMISSIONING and
PERFORMANCE CHECKS

CHECK THE FOLLOWING:-

8.6.1 The door should open to its normal height as
specified by the door manufacturer.

8.6.2 Door closes completely without imposing
undue strain on the operator.

8.6.3 Overload sensitivity is properly set for both
opening and closing modes, ( i.e. safety
reverse function ).

8.6.4 If the door strikes an obstruction whilst in the

"closing mode", it should first stop and then
automatically reverse its direction to the
"full-open" position.

8.6.5 In the "opening mode" the door must come to

a complete stop should it strike an obstruction.

8.6.6 The Em e rgen c y Manu a l Rele a se
Mechanism functions correctly with the door in
both the "open" and "closed" positions.

8.6.7 The Courtesy Light timer is operative.

8.6.8 The Radio Controls function properly.

8.6.9 The Wall Push-Button Control functions
correctly.

8.7 CYCLE TIMES :-

Times are given for Standard Height Doors, i.e.
2135 mm high, ( 7 ft. )

Sectional Doors ....... approx. 18 seconds.

Tip-Up Doors ( Pantograph type ).

Steel Roll-Up Doors ....... approx. 16 seconds.

........

"ON", and

....... approx. 9 seconds.

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SECTION

"pro-alpha 2000"

TESTING and COMMISSIONING

8.8 "INFORMATION" LABELS

The Law requires that certain "information"
labels be displayed in prominent positions
close to the garage door and door operator
where they may be seen and read by all
users of the equipment.

It is the responsibility of the installer to
ensure that this is done !!!

Failure to do so may result in the installer /
dealer being held liable in the event of
persons being injured or property being
damaged by the door system !!!

Fix this lable to the door where it will be visible.

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8.8.1 Danger Warning Label
This label is to be fixed to inside

"face" of the garage door approx.
1500 mm above the floor.

8.8.2 Caution Label
This label is to be placed next

to the Wall Push-button.

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Neve r ope rate the door
whilst persons or animals
are in close proximity to it!
Never allow children to play
under or near the door.
Never allow children to play
with the controls of the door

CAUTION !

The Law requires that certain
"information" labels be displayed in
prominent positions close to the
garage door and door operator
where they may be seen and read by
all users of the equipment.

The Law requires that certain
"information" labels be displayed in
prominent positions close to the
garage door and door operator
where they may be seen and read by
all users of the equipment.

8.8.3 "Emergency Key-release" Label
T h i s l a b e l i s

attahced to the "red"
cord which is fixed to
t h e Tr a v e l l e r

Release Lever.

TO OPEN THE DOOR:-

RED CORD

PULL

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TRAVELLER
DISENGAGED.

Traveller lever in the
"Vertical Position".

HOW TO RECOUPLE THE
OPERATOR TO THE DOOR

8.8.4 Certificate of Compliance and

Door Inspection

This label is to be fixed to
inside "face" of the garage
door approx. 1500 mm above
the floor.

Fix this lable to the door where it will be visible.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

This automatic garage door operator
wa s in s ta l l ed , t e st e d a n d
commissioned by:-

Installer:- Date:-

Company:-

Tel:-

Operator Model:- "pro-alpha" or

"pro-alpha 2000"

Sectional / Tip-Up

/ Roll-Up / Caravan

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"Emergency Operation"
Label

Garage
Access

Door

"Inspection Certificate"

CAUTION

and

"Danger - Warning" Labels

Fig. 46

light

door

brano industries

Push-button Console
and "Caution" Label

8.9 "Handing Over" The Finished Job.

Perhaps the most important part of the
installation is the "hand over" to the client
when it is complete.

The system should be demonstrated to the
end-user !

Be sure to demonstrate the correct use of
the equipment, especially how to operate the
door in the event of a power-failure.

Demonstrate to the client that the "Safety
Overload Sensing System" is functioning
correctly.

Equally important is to demonstrate how to
test the system for correct performance and
how to inspect the door for signs of wear and
damage !

SECTION 9

"pro-alpha 2000"

SERVICE and MAINTENANCE

i n d u s t r i e s

9.1 SERVICE and MAINTENANCE

The Brano "pro-alpha" Garage Door Operator is
designed for "minimum maintenance", and if
correctly installed, the only servicing necessary is
periodic lubrication of the wormscrew

.....Approximately every 3 months.

9.2 LUBRICATION

Very Important .......

A special lubricant is required for the Worm-shaft.

Use only :-

Brano Lubricant - GDO L 1

or "MOBIL AVGREASE 28"
or "MOBIL Low-Temp Lubriplate SHC-100"
or "AERO SHELL Grease No 6"

Take Note:­Do not use any other type of common

grease or lubricant !!
Use of the incorrect lubricant will

cause serious and permanent damage
to the operator.

Do not apply too much grease. Use
sparingly !

Wheel
Bearing

Silicon
Spray

Grease

Do not apply to Worm-shaft

Fig. 47

The motor is fitted with sealed bearings
which are lubricated for life.

There are no other components in the

Brano "pro-alpha 2000" garage door
operator which require lubrication.

9.3 WEARING PARTS

Two components of the "pro-alpha 2000"
garage door operator are intentionally designed to
be "sacrificial" wearing parts, namely the

Traveller and the Worm-shaft Coupling.

Worm-shaft

Traveller Assembly

Coupling

Fig. 48

If either of these two components fails, it is usually an
indication that something is not as it should be with
the door system. Most likely it is an indication that the
"balance" of the door is not correct. It may be that a
spring is stretched or broken and needs to be
replaced or some other component is unserviceable.

The Traveller and Coupling may also become
damaged if the door has suffered an impact with a car
or has been "forced" open. Whatever the cause, the
entire system needs to be carefully inspected.

The reasons for making these 2 components
"sacrificial" wearing parts are:-

1 These are the easiest parts to replace!
2 These are the cheapest parts to replace!
3 Both of these items can be replaced without the

need for special tools. The repair can be
effected "on site".

4 By being designed to "fail first" they protect

more expensive and more "difficult-to-replace"
components of the operator.

IMPORTANT NOTE !
Although the Traveller and Worm-shaft

Coupling are designed to "fail first", they are

not intended to act as a "back-up safety
system" to prevent injury to persons who are
entrapped or struck by the garage door.

The responsibility remains with the user of the
door to ensure that it is maintained in a
serviceable condition at all times.

Inspect the door and operator regularly for
signs of wear and tear and damage!

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SECTION 10

"pro-alpha 2000"

GARAGE DOOR OPERATOR

MECHANICAL SPARE PARTS

LUBRICATION

DO NOT USE COMMON GREASE
USE ONLY "BRANO LUBRICANT GDO-L1" OR
"LOW-TEMP LUBRIPLATE" OR "AVGREASE 28"

Door Type:- Sectional

1

Stock Code:- 1 PA 2001
Door Type:- Tip-Up

2

Stock Code:- 1 PA 2002
Door Type:- Steel Roll-Up

3

Stock Code:- 1 PA 2003
Door Type:- Caravan

4

Stock Code:- 1 PA 2004
Door Type:- Steel Roll-Up

5

Stock Code:- 1 PA 2005
"Pro-Rola" System

Travel Limit

Switches

2 ESL

Power Cord

"Kettle-Cord Connector"

2 EPK

Towing Arm

"Tip-up" Doors

2 TOWT

Door Towing

Bracket

2 BRAD 2 BRAHE 2 TRAV - 01

Wall Push-button

complete

pro-alpha

door
light

lock

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2 ESW EW 4 TEL 2 CORD

"L" Towing Arm

"Sectional" Doors

2 TOWLS 2 TOWSS 4 FPC 1028

20 x 20 x 1500 mm

Punched Angle

1 AP 20

"Caution" Label "Emergency Operation"

cautioncaution

Label

emergency operation

emergency operation
emergency operation
emergency operation

Door Header

Anchor Bracket

4 Core Comm-Cable

( Push-button )

"Straight" Towing Arm

"Sectional" Doors

"Owner's Instruction

Manual

MAN - 01 MAN - 02

Fastener Bag

Traveller Assembly

Emergency Release

Pull-Cord

"Clevis" Pin

"Installer's Instruction

Manual

LAB 02 LAB 04 4 FK PA

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Electrical and Miscellaneous

Worm-shaft

Coupling
Extrusion
Clamp

Worm-shaft

Serial Number

LUBRICATION

DO NOT USE COMMON GREASE

299 A 8 / 3478

USE ONLY "BRANO LUBRICANT GDO-L1" OR
"LOW-TEMP LUBRIPLATE" OR "AVGREASE 28"

Motor
Capacitor

P C Board ( Control Card ) PA 2000 Series

2 PCB 2

Motor Capacitor

Wiring
Harness

Model DO - 10

Note:- Not
interchangeable with

"pro-alpha"

Series 1 PC Boards

Lamp Holder Electric Motor

SECTION 10

"pro-alpha 2000"

Spare Parts

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"Closing" Sensor
Adjustor

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Base
Plate

3 Pin Power Socket

2 EWH

Electric
Motor

"Opening" Sensor
Adjustor

P.C. Board

Terminal
Connector

"Power ON"

Power
Socket

Indicator Light

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P.C. Tray

Lamp
Holder

Motor Hanger Bracket

2 BRAH

Worm-Shaft Coupling

2 ECAP ELH EMOT

Thrust Bearing

BEAT

Grease

1 GR 100

Overload Wire

SPRW

Guide Pin

FPG 532

Worm-Shaft and Aluminium Housing ( Extrusion )

Guide Bush

Guide Pin with Bobbin

2 GUIDEPIN LNG

The Worm-shaft and Aluminium Extrusion
are sold as a "matched pair" only!

2 REP - 03 Sectional Door Shaft and Extrusion
2 REP - 04 Tip-Up Door Shaft and Extrusion
2 REP - 05 Roll-Up Door Shaft and Extrusion
2 REP - 06 Caravan Sectional Door Shaft and Extrusion

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BUSHG

Important Note

COUPN

Motor

Compression Spring

SPRC

Thrust Washer

THRST

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SECTION 11

"pro-alpha 2000"

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM 1 :-

Operator Does Not Work At All.

The operator remains silent and does
not respond to either the Wall Push­button or the Transmitter.

The Courtesy Light does not switch

"ON".

"Power-On" indicator light remains

"OFF".

SOLUTIONS 1 :-

1.1 Electric power is not being supplied to the
operator.

1.2 Check that the Power Plug at the side of the
operator is correctly inserted into the socket.

1.3 Check that the power supply outlet,
distribution board, fuses, mains earth

leakage, etc. are correctly wired and are
operating correctly.

1.4 Check for breaks in the Power Supply

Cable.

1.5 Check the PC Control Board for damage,

e.g. from a lightning strike, power-surge, etc.

SYMPTOM 2 :-

Operator makes a "click" sound and the
"Courtesy Light" switches "ON", but the
motor remains "silent" and will not "run".

SOLUTIONS 2 :-

2.1 Check the manual operation of the door.

2.2 Check that the Travel Limit Switches are set
correctly and are not damaged.

SYMPTOM 3 :-

The operator "clicks”, the "Courtesy Light"
switches "ON" and the motor "hums", but
Worm-Screw does not turn.

SOLUTIONS 3 :-

3.1 Check the manual operation of the door. The

door may be jammed or obstructed. The Door
Locks may be engaged. The manual door
locks must be "disengaged" for automatic

operation.

3.2 The Worm-Shaft may be jammed or seized
due to the ingress of dirt or some other foreign
matter. Clean out the Aluminium Extrusion with
paraffin and re-grease the worm- screw.

3.3 The Worm-Screw can become seized if the

incorrect type of grease is used. Refer to the
section "Lubrication" in this manual.

3.4 The "Travel Limit Switches" and the
"Overload Sensor" may be incorrectly set.

Reset the Limit Switches and check the
sensitivity setting of the operator.

3.5 Check the Operator for signs of damage, ( as
may be caused during a forced entry ).

3.6 The Motor Coupling may be damaged.

SYMPTOM 4 :-

Operator switches "ON" and "runs", but
door does not move.

Worm-Screw "turns" but door remains
stationary.

SOLUTIONS 4 :-

4.1 Check that the Traveller Lever is in the

engaged position for the particular type of
door.

4.2 Check for damage or excessive wear to the

Traveller Nut.

4.3 The Motor Coupling may be damaged.

SYMPTOM 5 :-

Operator works in one direction only.
Door "opens", but will not "close".
Door "closes", but will not "open".

SOLUTIONS 5 :-

5.1 Check the Travel Limit Switches for

damage.

5.2 Inspect the limit switch wires for damage.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

( Section 10 continued )

SYMPTOM 6 :-

Operator "runs" a short distance in the
"closing” direction", then stops for no
apparent reason and then reverses it's
direction, "runs" a short distance again then
stops completely.

8.4 Check that the Transmitter is working

correctly.

8.5 Check that the Receiver is functioning

correctly.

SYMPTOM 9 :-

Operator works from the "Transmitter"
but not from the "Wall Push-button"

SOLUTIONS 6 :-

6.1 Check the "Down" Overload Sensor. The
"Down" sensitivity may be set to be too
sensitive.

6.2 Increase the "closing force" by moving
Sensor Adjustment Lever "one notch at a
time" as indicated on the PC Board.

SYMPTOM 7 :-

Operator "runs a short distance in the
"Opening" direction then stops
completely for no apparent reason.

SOLUTIONS 7 :-

7.1 Check the "UP" Overload Sensor. The
"UP" sensitivity may be set to be too
sensitive. Increase the "opening force" by

moving the Sensor Adjustment Lever one
notch at a time as indicated on the PC

Board.

SYMPTOM 8 :-

Operator works from the Wall Push­button, but not from the remote
Transmitter.

SOLUTIONS 8 :-

8.1 Check the Battery in the Transmitter.
Replace the battery at least every 6 months.

Keep a spare Transmitter in a safe place

for emergency use .......!

8.2 Check that the codes of both the
Transmitter and the Receiver are identical

to each other.

8.3 Check that the wires from the Receiver to
the operator are properly connected.

SOLUTIONS 9 :-

9.1 Inspect the Wall Push-Button Console for
damage.

9.2 Inspect the Push-Button Wires for damage
and proper connections to the operator.

SYMPTOM 10 :-

Operator works but the Courtesy Light

does not switch "ON".

SOLUTIONS 10 :-

10.1 Check the Lamp and replace if necessary.

10.2 Check the PC Control Board and replace if
necessary.

SYMPTOM 11 :-

Door "shudders" and "jerks" as it
opensand closes. Action is not smooth
and continuous.

SOLUTIONS 11 :-

11.1 The Door may be incorrectly installed.

11.2 Check the manual operation of door. The
door may be obstructed, or may be fouling
the garage structure.

11.3 Inspect the door for damaged and worn or
missing parts.

Repair or replace as necessary !

11.4 The Door Operator may be incorrectly
installed.

11.5 The operator may not be compatible with
the type of door onto which it is fitted.

11.6 The door itself may not be suitable for
automatic operation.

11.7 Consult your "pro-alpha" dealer for
advice.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ( continued )

SYMPTOM 12 :-

Door starts to Open then "stops" for no
apparent reason before it can complete
it's cycle.

SOLUTIONS 12 :-

12.1 Check the manual operation of the door.

12.2 Check the limit switch settings. The door may
be fouling the Travel Limit Switches.

12.3 Overload Sensor is set too sensitive for the
opening mode. Increase the opening
force, i.e. "UP" force.

12.4 Be careful not to activate the transmitter
inadvertently. Do not keep the transmitter in
your pocket or handbag, or allow children to
play with it.

SYMPTOM 13 :-

Door starts to Close then "stops" for no
apparent reason before it can complete
it's cycle.

SOLUTIONS 13 :-

13.1 Check that the Travel Limit Switches are
functioning correctly

13.2 Check that the Travel Limit Switches are
not being fouled by the door as it moves.

SYMPTOM 15 :-

Door does not "Open" or "Close" fully.

SOLUTIONS 15 :-

15.1 The door may be fouling the Travel Limit
Switches as it moves. Reposition the limit

switches or raise the operator to clear the door.

15.2 Note:-
Certain types of doors have a limit as to

how high they may be opened when
converted to "automatic" operation.

See 13 and 14 above.

SYMPTOM 16 :-

Door activates itself for no apparent reason.

SOLUTIONS 16 :-

16.1 A neighbour may be using radio control
equipment which is set to the same signal
code. Change the Dip-switch Codes of both
the Transmitter and Receiver.

16.2 The Radio Receiver may be located in a place
where the radio reception is weak or else the
signal is being screened or interfered with,
e.g. close to steel doors, close to fluorescent
lamps, close to powerful radio, microwave or
television broadcasting equipment, etc.

16.3 The Radio Receiver may be faulty.

16.4 The Wall Push-button may be faulty.

16.5 The PC Control Board may be faulty.

SYMPTOM 14 :­Note this condition carefully!

Door starts to "close" but "stops", and
then "reverses it's direction" for no
apparent reason before completing it's
cycle and returns to the "full - open"

position.

SOLUTIONS 14 :-

14.1 Check the manual operation of the door.
The door may be obstructed or damaged
and is not able to complete it's cycle.

14.2 The Overload Sensor is set too sensitive
for the "closing" mode. Increase the

"closing force", i.e. the "down-force", by
"decreasing" the sensitivity setting.

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SYMPTOM 17 :-

The operating range of the Remote Radio
Transmitter is very short.

SOLUTIONS 17 :-

17.1 Replace the Battery in the Transmitter.

17.2 The Radio Transmitter may be faulty.

17.3 The Radio Receiver may be poorly located.
Move the receiver to another location.

17.4 The Radio Receiver may be faulty.

17.5 NOTE:-

The performance of low-power radio remote
control equipment in areas close to
b ro a d c as t i n g c en t r e s , m ic r o w av e
communication towers, airports, etc., is often
very restricted. In such cases it may be
necessary to install special radio controls which
operate in the 27 MHz frequency band.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

( Section 10 continued )

SYMPTOM 18 :-

The Courtesy Light does not switch "On".
The Courtesy Light does not switch "Off"

automatically, ( i.e. the light remains
"On"continuously ).

SOLUTIONS 18 :-

18.1 Check that the wall mounted "Push-Button"
is correctly wired and that all the contacts are

"Normally Open".

18.2 Check that the push-button switch contacts
are not wet. Moisture inside the switch can
cause a short circuit.

18.3 The Push-Button Wires may be crossed.

SYMPTOM 19 :-

The operator works but is very noisy.

SOLUTIONS 19 :-

19.1 The Worm-screw may require lubrication.
Lubricate the shaft with the special grease as
specified. Use only the type and grade of

grease stipulated.

19.2 The Worm-screw and Aluminium Housing
may have been damaged and will need to be
repaired or replaced.

19.3 The Motor Coupling may be worn or broken.

19.4 Test the manual operation of the door. The
door may be damaged or require
realignment or adjustment.

An unbalanced door can adversely affect
the performance of the door operator.

19.5 Inspect the door and operator for loose
fittings and fasteners and rectify.

SYMPTOM 20 :-

The door "closes" completely and then
immediately re-opens by itself to the
"full-open" position.

SOLUTIONS 20 :-

20.1 Check that the Travel Limit Switch Wires
are properly inserted into the Limit Switch

Terminals.

20.2 The Travel Limit Switch Brackets may be
loose and have moved. Set them in the
correct position and secure in place.

20.3 The PC Control Board may be faulty.

SYMPTOM 21 :-

The Operator works but fails to respond
to any obstruction which is in it's way.

Operator will not "Reverse" if obstructed
whilst in the closing mode, i.e. the
automatic "Safety Reverse" is not
functioning.

Operator will not "Stop" if obstructed
whilst in the opening mode, i.e. the
automatic "Safety Stop" is not
functioning.

SOLUTIONS 21 :-

21.1 Check the manual operation of the door.

21.2 The door must be properly balanced and

in good working order.

21.3 Inspect the door for faulty or damaged

parts.

21.4 Check the Over-load Sensor settings of the
door operator.

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SECTION 12

TERMS and CONDITIONS of “STANDARD"

and "EXTENDED" WARRANTIES

1 DEFINITIONS:-

In these terms and conditions:-

1.1 Brano shall mean Brano Industries (Pty) Ltd. or it's
subsidiaries or successors in title or assign.

1.2 The "owner", "purchaser", or "end user" shall mean the
individual in whose name the ownership of the
equipment is registered in terms of this agreement.

1.3 "Distributor" shall mean the wholesaler or distribution
agent appointed by Brano.

1.4 "Dealer" or "Installer" who acts as a re-seller of the
equipment and who may also do the installation of the
equipment.

2 SCOPE OF SUPPLY:-

This Warranty applies only to the garage door operator
itself. Radio remote controls, accessories such as door

conversion and adaptor kits, the garage doors
themselves, site work, labour or travelling expenses are
not considered as integral to the scope of supply.

3 GENERAL CONDITIONS of WARRANTY

3.1 This is an agreement between Brano and the owner of
the door operator and covers the equipment only. The
installer of the equipment must provide a separate
warranty covering the installation work / workmanship.

3.2 This Warranty covers the "pro-alpha 2000" garage
door operator against faulty or defective materials,
components and / or manufacturing workmanship for a
period of 12 months under the "Standard" Warranty, or 3
years under the "Extended Life" Warranty, from the date
of purchase.

3.3 Brano undertakes to repair or replace, at it's sole
discretion, free of charge, any component of the "pro-
alpha 2000" garage door operator as listed herein,
subject to the conditions stated herein. Please note the
exclusions to this warranty.

3.4 Incidental and Consequential Losses. Under no
circumstances will Brano accept liability for "incidental"
and / or "consequential" losses, (damages), resulting
from the use of the equipment

4 "STANDARD 12 MONTH" WARRANTY

4.1 The "Standard 12 Month" Warranty applies to all "pro­alpha 2000" garage door operators provided they are

installed in accordance with the installation instructions
issued with the machine. The specific instructions
issued by Brano relating to the particular door being
automated must be observed in full. The 12 month
period shall be calculated with effect from the date of
installation as stated on the Warranty Registration card.

4.2 Operators which do not qualify for the "3 Year Extended

Life" Warranty will be covered by the "Standard 12
Month" Warranty subject to the terms and
conditions stated herein.

4.3 As with the "3 Year Extended Life" Warranty", Items
such as Radio Remote Controls etc., which are
manufactured by third parties shall be subject to the
warranties / guarantees given by said third parties.

5 "3 YEAR EXTENDED LIFE" WARRANTY

5.1 Subject to the conditions stated herein, the "pro-alpha
2000" door operator is warranted to be free of defect for

a period of 3 ( three ) years from the date of purchase.

5.2 The "3 Year Extended Life" Warranty applies only to

door operators which are fitted to doors which do not
require any special adaptor or converter kits or any
other type of modification in order to make them
suitable for conversion to automatic operation.

Doors such as Sectional type and Spring-Pantograph
Tip-Up type doors qualify for coverage under this
warranty. In every instance the installation of the door
operator shall be strictly in accordance with the

prescribed installation instructions.
Door Operators fitted to any other types of doors e.g.

Vertically-Tracked Tip-Up doors or Horizontally
Sliding doors, regardless of age, will not qualify for
the "3 Year Extended Life" Warranty!

5.3 In respect of domestic Steel Roll-Up type doors, Brano

does offer the "3 Year Extended Life Warranty"

subject to the following additional conditions :-

5.3.1 the door is less than 12 months old and is in good
working order at the time of installation of the operator.

5.3.2 the warranty shall apply only to doors which are fitted
with the "Pro-Rola" adaptor system. The extended

warranty shall not apply to installations which utilise
the "Side-Mount" or any type of adaptor system.

5.3.3 Proof of date of purchase of the door is required.

6 EXCLUSIONS - Items Excluded From This Warranty

Specifically excluded from the scope of this warranty is
equipment such as:-

6.1 radio remote controls,

6.2 safety beams and door safety edges,

6.3 the garage doors "per se" and door hardware,

6.4 items which are used in conjunction with the door
operators but which are manufactured or supplied by
third parties. Such items shall carry the warranties /
guarantees offered by said third parties.

7 QUALIFICATIONS

In order to qualify for the "3 Year Extended Life"
Warranty offer the following criteria shall apply:-

7.1 the doors must be less than 12 months old at the time
of installation of the operator. Proof of the age of the
door is required, ( e.g. an invoice from the door
supplier ).

7.2 This "3 Year Extended Life" Warranty is applicable to

new "pro-alpha 2000" door operators.

7.3 To qualify for the "3 Year Extended Life" Warranty
option it is necessary to register your ownership of the
operator by filling out the Registration Card attached
and mail it directly to Brano.

7.4 All information detailed must be supplied.

7.5 Subject to all conditions being met, your "pro-alpha

2000" garage door operator will then be covered

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against sub-standard manufacturing workmanship and
faulty components for a period not exceeding 3 years from
the date of purchase.

8 VALIDITY of WARRANTY OFFER :-

The validity of the warranty is conditional upon the
ownership of the door operator being registered with
Brano.

Doors such as Sectional type and Spring-Pantograph Tip­Up type doors qualify for coverage under this warranty. In
every instance the installation of the door operator shall be

strictly in accordance with the prescribed installation
instructions.

A period of 60, ( sixty ), days from the date of purchase /
installation of the garage door operator shall be
allowed for the purpose of registering ownership.
Proof of date of purchase is required.

9 REGISTRATION CARD:-

The attached registration card is to be filled out and
returned to Brano. Be sure to record all the
information requested:-

9.1 The operator's serial number.

9.2 The date of installation.

9.3 If applicable, the type of door adaptor kit installed, e.g.
"Pro-Rola 1" system or "Side-mount" system.

9.4 The Type of garage door you own and the date the

door was purchased.

9.5 The Name of your Dealer / Installer.

10 ACCEPTANCE OF EXTENDED WARRANTY:-

No extended warranty shall be deemed to exist unless all
the information stipulated is supplied.

11 CORRESPONDENCE:-

Always state the operator's Serial Number in any
correspondence relating to warranty claims.

12 WARRANTED COMPONENTS:-

12.1Brano warrants that all mechanical and e l e c t r i c a l
components of the 'pro-alpha 2000" garage door

operator which are supplied as part of the basic kit
are free of defect with respect to the quality of the
materials and components used as well as the quality
of the manufacturing and assembly workmanship

Components include the:-

Electric motor, "worm-screw", aluminium housing, P.C.
control card, attachment brackets and towing arms.

12.2 Important Note:-

The Traveller Assembly and motor-shaft coupling are
designed to be "sacrificial" wearing parts and will not be

considered as faulty components. They are therefore not
covered by this warranty.

They are designed to "fail first" in order to protect more
expensive and "difficult-to-replace" components. If one of
these components fails, it is a sure sign that there is a fault
somewhere in the system. Most likely the garage door is
out of balance or some component of the door system is
malfunctioning or is damaged and requires attention.

13 EXCLUSIONS:-

The following components, services and work are specifically
excluded from the Scope of this Warranty, whether
specifically stated or implied. This Warranty is invalid for
the repair or replacement of Door Operating Equipment
and Components which are :-

13.1 not supplied by Brano.

13 EXCLUSIONS:-

13.2 damaged by an act of G_D, ( e.g. lightning strike,
flood, fire, power surge, etc., etc.)

13.3 damaged due to misuse or abuse of the equipment,
as when installing the operator on doors which are not
suited to conversion to automatic operation, (e.g. "Tip-

In" doors or "Vertical Track" type doors which have
not been fitted with an approved type of Door
Adaptor Kit ).

13.4 used for purposes other than that for which it has
been designed, ( e.g. for the automation of driveway
gates ). The "pro-alpha 2000" door operator is

not designed to operate in areas where it will
be exposed to the elements.

........ It is not weatherproof !!!

13.5 used to operate doors which are not in good working
order, ( e.g. doors which are improperly balanced or are
in a state of disrepair ).

14.6 installed on doors which have to cater for very high
traffic flows, ( i.e. more than 10 cycles per day ). The

equipment is designed for, and intended to be used
in, a domestic environment .

13.7 damaged due to malicious causes or sabotage.

13.8 damaged due to faulty or incorrect installation
techniques and substandard workmanship, (e.g. non
standard or improper wiring work, incorrect fitting of the
operator and / or door adaptor and conversion kits ).

13.9 damaged or have their settings disturbed due to
tampering with the equipment by unqualified

persons.

13.10 damaged due to fair wear and tear which is not
attributable to the fault of the company, ( e.g.
replacement of batteries and light bulbs, traveller nuts,
and other "sacrificial" wearing parts ).

14 MAINTENANCE OF THE GARAGE DOOR.

It is, furthermore, a condition of this warranty that the
garage door itself be maintained in a serviceable
condition in accordance with the door manufacturer's
instructions and as specified in the relevant sections of
this "Owner's Operating Manual" and SABS - IEC

60335 - 2.

Proof of service to the doors may be required.

15 DEFECTIVE PARTS:-

Faulty components shall be repaired or replaced at the sole
discretion of Brano. Defective parts replaced shall
become the property of Brano.

16 COSTS INCURRED FOR SERVICE LABOUR,

TRANSPORT / POSTAGE and TRAVELLING:-

Brano will be liable for the cost of the replacement
parts only ! That is, the cost of specialised labour and
the cost of travelling to and from site and the cost of
transport or postage of spare parts are specifically
excluded from the scope of this warranty. The faulty
component or door operator must be returned either to
Brano or to one of its authorised Distributors for repair
or replacement. The cost incurred for such returns shall
be for the account of the owner or installer.

17 CANCELLATION of WARRANTY.

In the event of any of these conditions being breached,

Brano reserves the right to cancel the warranty with
immediate effect.

Revised :- October 2001

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For Your Records

DOOR OPERATOR EQUIPMENT DETAILS

Installation Date :- ............................... Dealer:- .........................................

Installer's Name:- ................................... Tel No.:- ( ) .............................

"pro-alpha" Serial No.:- (See Fig. 13 ) ............................................................

Type of Door:- Sectional / Tip-Up / Steel Roll-Up / ..........................................

Door Size:- Width ................ mm ; Height .................. mm ; Mass ................kg.

Adaptor Kit Used:- Not Applicable / Pro-Rola 1 / Pro-Rola 2 / Low-Headroom Ki /

Other .....................................................................................................................

Remote Controls

Make and Model:- ........................................................................................

Receiver Type:- Single Channel / Multi Channel / Binary / Trinary / Codex .

Transmitter Type:- TX 1 / TX 3 / Codex ................................................................

DOOR OPERATOR SERVICE RECORD

Date Job No. Faults Parts Repaired / Invoice Serviced

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