Garage smart Mylifter User Manual

myLIFTER
User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION 2
ABOUT MYLIFTER 7
PARTS IDENTIFIER 8
QUICK START GUIDE 10
INSTALLATION

1 MOUNTING THE BRACKET AND MYLIFTER UNIT TO THE CEILING 11
2 INSTALLING THE POWER ADAPTER 15
3 INSTALLING A PULLEY SYSTEM FOR LIFTING 100 POUNDS 16
4 PAIRING YOUR MYLIFTER UNIT WITH YOUR IOS OR ANDROID DEVICE 19
5 EDITING AND DELETING MYLIFTER UNITS 21
6 USING THE APP TO LIFT LOADS 22
7 CREATING A LOCKED GROUP 26
8 CREATING A FLEX GROUP 29
9 RECALIBRATION 31

LIMITED WARRANTY 36

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in
property damage, serious personal injury, or death.

1. Read and follow all safety, installation, and operation instructions.

2. Use a stud finder to mount the myLIFTER unit to a sturdy ceiling joist.

3. Do not operate the myLIFTER system while hands or other body parts are near the system.

4. Do not use the myLIFTER unit to lift people or animals.

5. Do not stand under the myLIFTER unit or items lifted by myLIFTER.

6. Do not use the myLIFTER system to lift or lower items over people or animals.

7. To lift more than 50 pounds, you must install the included pulley system.

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WARNING

If your myLIFTER cable is tangled, damaged, or
bent, STOP using your myLIFTER unit IMMEDIATELY.

WARNING

myLIFTER cables must be configured vertically. Angled cables can
limit lifting capacity and cause excessive sideways strain on the
myLIFTER unit and mounting bracket, resulting in possible property
damage, serious personal injury, or death.

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To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury, use indoors only.

FCC STATEMENT:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user?s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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RF WARNING STATEMENT:

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be
used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

ABOUT MYLIFTER

The myLIFTER system is designed for home and garage use; it is not to be used in commercial or
industrial applications.

The myLIFTER unit is designed to lift 50 pounds straight upward or 100 pounds with the

included pulley system. If you load the myLIFTER unit with more than 50 pounds without the
pulley system or more than 100 pounds with the pulley system, the unit?s weight sensors will
prevent myLIFTER from lifting the load. The myLIFTER unit also uses an internal brake system
that locks the spool automatically when the cable is not moving or if the unit loses power.

PARTS IDENTIFIER

Note: You will also need a ladder, stud finder, cordless drill, ½" wrench, Phillips screwdriver, and pencil.
Do not attempt to install the system if parts are damaged or missing. If any of your parts are damaged
or missing, please email [e-mail].

LAG WASHER (E), (x2)

LAG SCREW (D), (x2)

6mm DRILL BIT (C), (x1)

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EYELET SCREW (G), (x1)

MYLIFTER UNIT (A), (x1)

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MOUNTING BRACKET (B), (x1)

QUICK-RELEASE PIN (F), (x2)

CARABINER (H), (x1)

HOOK (J), (x1)

*only included in the basic kit

QUICK START GUIDE

1. Install the myLIFTER unit by following the instructions on pages 11-18 and watching tutorial
videos at www.GarageSmart.com/installation/MyLifter

2. Download the myLIFTER app to your smart device from either Google Play or the App Store.

3. Open the myLIFTER app, and tap Add Devices.

4. Follow the prompts on the screen to add and connect a new myLIFTER unit.

5. Select the desired myLIFTER unit to connect.

6. LIFT!

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INSTALLATION

For installation tutorial videos, visit www.GarageSmart.com/installation/MyLifter.
If installing on a Smart Track, refer to the Smart Track manual.

1 Mounting the Bracket and myLIFTER Unit to the Ceiling

1. Use a stud finder to locate the center of the ceiling joist
to which you want to mount your myLIFTER (Figure 1.1).

WARNING

Failure to mount the mounting bracket and myLIFTER unit
to a secure ceiling joist or rafter may result in property
damage, serious personal injury, or death.

Figure 1.1

2. Consider which way you want your lifted item
and myLIFTER unit to face, and mount the
bracket accordingly. Refer to Figures 1.2a and

1.2b for correct mounting configurations.

3. Place the mounting bracket (B) on the joist. Be
sure to align the mounting holes with the center
of the joist. With a pencil, mark an X on the
ceiling where you want the two holes to mount
your myLIFTER unit (Figure 1.3).

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Figure 1.2a

Figure 1.2b