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MagicCloser Installation/Users Guide
1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of the MagicCloser Garage Do
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MagicCloser is easy to install and will provide the comfort and peace of
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garage door won’t remain open indefinitely whether you’re at home or no
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automatically after a pre-determined amount of time has been selected to
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and needs. The MagicCloser consists of two devices. The transmitter (MC
the backside of the garage door and is powered by a coin cell battery, whil
mounts next to the existing garage door push button and utilizes the existi
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your Garage door opener wall switch.
Warning
Prior to installing MagicCloser, ensure that the garage door is equi
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external entrapment protection device, such as an infrared beam se
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detect an object obstructing the garage door. A garage door opener
have an auto-reversing feature should be replaced by one that has t
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feature. It is recommended that MagicCloser be installed on a gara
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entrapment/auto-reversing feature. Without a functioning safety re
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p
erson could be seriously injured or killed by a closing garage door
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2. Installation
MagicCloser Transmitter (MC-TX) Installation
To install the Magic Closer transmitter (MC-TX) peel off the sti
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the attached Velcro on the backside of the MC-TX and attach to the top b
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garage door (figure 1). Orientation does not matter.
Mount
towards
Top of
Garage Door
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MagicCloser Receiver (MC-RX) Installation
To install the MagicCloser receiver (MC-RX), remove the exi st ing garage door
switch, loosen the current wires on the switch, add the MagicCloser wires to the screws,
and re-tighten the screws with both the original wires on the switch and the new wires from
the MagicCloser. The MagicCloser receiv er i s installed in addition to the existing wall
switch. The red wire is connected to the positive terminal of the existing switch (commonly
brass, or gold colored). The black wire is connected to the negative terminal of the existing
wall switch (commonly silver). See figures 2 & 3 for examples.
Single Button Existing Garage Door Switch (Figure 2) and Multi-Function
Garage door Switch (Figure 3)
Note: For Multi-Function switch (Figure 3) a small standard (flat) screwdriver will be
required to insert into the top of the push panel to p ry outward to remove the cover
and expose the interior of the unit.
1. Remove the existing garage door switch or multi-function switch by removing the
screws attaching it to the wall.
2. Loosen existing terminal screws for wires that power and control the garage door
closer.
3. Attach the Red (positive+) wire of the MagicCloser to existing red or red striped wire
(sometimes labeled + or pos), and retighten along with the original wire on the garage
door switch, so that both wires are now on the screw terminal.
4. Attach the Black (negative-) wire of the MagicCloser to existing white or solid color
wire, (sometimes labeled - or neg), and retighten along with the original wire on the
garage door switch, so that both wires are now on the screw terminal.
5. Re-attach the original garage door switch back onto the wall. Note: Be sure the wires
from both the garage door unit and MagicCloser are nestled in the pre-cut slot for
flush mounting.
6. Attach the MagicCloser receiver to the wall with t wo #6x1/2 screws.
7. Using a paper clip tip press and hold the Reset switch for 5 seconds to allow the
complete reset of the receiver.
Figure 2 Connection to existing garage door switch. Figure 3 Connection to the existing Multi-Function garage door switch.
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3. Operation
How to Determine Current Time Setting
Press and quickly release the push-button on the
MagicCloser receiver. The MagicCloser will indicate it’s
current activation time setting by providing 1 to 8 beeps.
One beep indicates the setting to be 2 minutes, two beeps
represents 5 minutes, etc. (See table 1).
Setting the Activation Time
Press and quickly release the push-button on the
MagicCloser receiver. The first press and quick release
indicates the current time setting. Press and quickly release the push-button again after the
beeps are finished. The setting will advance to the next time period. Continue pressing and
quickly releasing the push-button until the number of beeps heard matches the activation
time delay setting in table #1.
Enabling/Disabling
MagicCloser
Enabling and
disabling of the
MagicCloser. Press
and hold the pushbutton approximately
3 seconds until the
MagicCloser chirps.
A short chirp indicates
that the unit has been
enabled. A long chirp
indicates that the unit
has been disabled. If
you are unsure
whether or not it was a
short or long chirp just
press and hold the push-button again to compare the length of the chirp.
IMPORTANT
It is important to note that MagicCloser simply presses the garage door button for you after
a pre-determined amount of time. Therefore, if the garage door is open or partially open (
as in the case of ventaltion during the summer) the direction of the garage door is
determined by the previous travel direction before the door was stopped. Some models will
allow you to leave the garage door partially open after previously traveling in either
direction. Some models will only allow you to leave the garage door open when it was
previously traveling in the up direction. If the MagicCloser activates and the garage door
opens instead of closes the MagicCloser will re-activate and close the garage door within 1
minute as it still senses that the garage door is open.
Table 1:
Activation Time Delay
Beeps Time Setting (min)
1 2
2 5
3 10
4 15
5 30
6 60 (1 hour)
7 120 (2 hours)
8 180 (3 hours)
Table 2: LED/Beeper Indi cators
LED Beeper Indication
OFF OFF MagicCloser is disabled
OR garage door is closed
Blinks
Once/sec.
OFF MagicCloser in count down, Activation
between 60 sec. and time setting.
Blinks
Once/sec.
Beeps
Once/sec.
MagicCloser in count down,
Activation between 15 to 60 sec.
Blinks
twice/sec.
Beeps
Twice/sec.
MagicCloser in count down,
Actvation less than 15 seconds.
3 Flashes
2 sec. apart
OFF
MagicCloser TX batt ery low,
Replace battery in Transmitter
Rapidly
Blinking
OFF
MagicCloser radio link lost,
Check battery in transmitter
LED/Beeper Chirps
(Short Chirp)
MagicCloser Enabled
LED/Beeper Chirps
(Long Chirp)
MagicCloser Disabled
4. FCC
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pu rsuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection agains t 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 communicat ions. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a part icular installation. If this equip ment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be d etermined by turning the equipment off and on, the us er
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: a) Reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna, b ) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, c )
connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different f r o m that to which the receiver is connected,
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
“Th is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followi ng two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesir ed operation.”
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by JCV Enterprises, Inc. could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
5. Frequently Asked Questions/Troubles hooting
The MagicCloser is blinking but I do not know when it will activate (close the gara ge door)?
How can I determine the activation time?
If MagicCloser is blinking and beeping with a one second interval then it is 15 to 60 seconds from
activation. If MagicCloser is blinking and beeping twice per second th en it is 15 seconds or less from
activation. If MagicCloser is just blinking then it is actively counting down to activation. Activation
time ranges from one minute up to the activation time setting. If you have forgotten the activation time
setting you may press and quickly release the push button to allow the MagicCloser to indica te its
current time setting. The number of beeps refers to the time activation settin g. One beep is 2 minutes, 2
beeps is 5 minutes , etc... Refer to “How to determine current time setting” above or to the chart on the
label of the MagicCloser RX. The MC-RX will restart the activation time after indicating the set ting.
I have pressed and released the MagicCloser button and heard 4 beeps. This indicates the time
setting to be 15 minutes. However, before the 15 minutes have expired I decided to disable the
MagicCloser. How do I do that and how do I know if it has been disabled?
Press and hold the MagicCloser push button until a long chirp is heard and the LED turns off. If you
are uncertain if the chirp was a long chirp per f o r m the press and hold of the push button again an d
compare if it was a short or long chirp. The enabling/disabling may be done as many times as needed
to make the determination. If the LED was previously blinking and you press and hold the push button
and the LED is turned off then it was disa bled. MagicCloser is not actively counting down when the
red LED is not blinking.
Why does the MagicCloser open the garage door instead of close it?
It is possible that when MagicCloser activates the gara ge door opens. This is possible due to the state
of how the garage door was stopped originally. If it was stopped while traveling down then activation
will open the garage d oor. This is temporary as Ma gicCloser will still see th at the garage door is open
and re-activate again within 1 minute to close the garage door. This functionality is normal and should
be no cause for concern. Re-activation of the MagicCloser will close the door.
Why isn’t the LED blinking on the MagicCloser?
MagicCloser is disab led or the garage door is closed.
What does the reset pinhole switch do? And why is it needed?
The pinhole switch resets power to the MagicCloser receiv er. Instead of having to disconnect wires the
reset switch is a convenient way to reset power to the receiver. At installation it is advisable to press
and hold the reset switch for 5 seconds to allow a complete reset of the receiver. This allows the
receiver to harness power from t he garage door opener.
6. Customer Service
Main Website: www.magiccloser.com Sales/Support: support@magiccloser.com
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