Merlin SilentDrive MR850EVO, QuietDrive MR650EVO, Overdrive Installation Manual

Rolling Garage Door Opener

Installation and Operating Instructions

Owners Copy: Please keep these instructions for future reference

This manual contains IMPORTANT SAFETY information

DO NOT PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION BEFORE READING THOROUGHLY

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CONTENTS PAGE

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . .1

CARTON INVENTORY . . . . . . . . . .2

TOOLS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . .2

DOOR REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . .2

PREPARE & TEST THE DOOR . .3-4

INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

CONNECT ELECTRIC POWER . . .6

ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

INSTALL THE PROTECTOR

SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

WIRELESS PROGRAMMING .10-11

BATTERY BACK UP UNIT . . . .12-13

MAINTAINING YOUR OPENER . . 14

CARE OF YOUR OPENER . . . . . 14

OPERATION OF YOUR OPENER 14

SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

ACCESSORIES & WIRING . . . . . .15

SPECIAL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . .16

SPARE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

DIAGNOSTIC CHART . . . . . . .18-19

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . .20

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

The opener must not be used on a wicket
door (door within a door).

The Protector SystemTMmust be used for all
installations where the closing force as
measured on the bottom of the door is over
400 N (40 kgf). Excessive force will interfere

with the proper operation of the safety reverse
system or damage the garage door.

After installation, ensure that the parts of
the door do not extend over public
footpaths or roads.

Install the wireless wall control (or any
additional wall control) in a location where

the garage door is visible away from
moving parts, at a height of at least 1.5 m
and out of the reach of children. Do not
allow children to operate push button(s) or
transmitter(s). Serious personal injury from a

closing garage door may result from misuse of
the opener.

Permanently fasten the Warning Labels in
prominent places, adjacent to wall controls

and manual release mechanisms as a
reminder of safe operating procedures.

Activate opener only when the door is in
full view, free of obstructions and the
opener is properly adjusted. No one should
enter or leave the garage while the door is
in motion.

Do not allow children to play near the door,
or with door controls.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid hazard.

Disconnect electric power and battery to
the garage door opener before making
repairs or removing covers.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

•

Failureto complywiththefollowinginstructionsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.

• Read and follow all instructions carefully.

• The garage door opener is designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed and
operated in strict accordance with the instructions in this manual.

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hese safety alert symbols mean WARNING : A possible risk to personal safety or

property damage exists.

NOTE: If your garage has no service entrance door, a CM1702 or DMK1 outside quick release must be installed.
This accessory allows manual operation of the garage door from outside in case of power failure.

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eep garage door balanced. Do not let the

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arage door opener compensate for a binding or

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ticking garage door. Sticking, binding or
unbalanced doors must be repaired before
installing this opener.

Do not wear rings, watches or loose clothing

while installing or servicing a garage door opener.
Wear gloves and suitable protective clothing
where appropriate.

Frequently examine the door installation, in
particular cable, springs and mountings for signs
of wear, damage or imbalance. Do not use if
repair or adjustment is needed since springs and
hardware are under extreme tension and a fault
can cause serious personal injury.

To avoid serious personal injury from
entanglement, remove all ropes, chains and
locks connected to the garage door before
installing the door opener.

Installation and wiring must be in compliance
with your local building and electrical codes.

The safety reverse system test is very
important. Your garage door MUST reverse on

contact with a 40 mm obstacle placed on the floor.
Failure to properly adjust the opener may result in
serious personal injury from a closing garage
door. Repeat the test once a month and make

any necessary adjustments.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capablities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety

.

Automatic Drive - Keep away from the area of
the door as it may operate unexpectedly.

This opener should not be installed in a damp
or wet space exposed to weather.

START BY READING THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Instruction manual (this document)

2. Stop collar

3. Clamp bracket

4. Release handle, cord and risk of entrapment card

5. Transmitters (2)

6. Wireless wall button

7. Hardware bag

8. Weight bar

9. Clamp plate

10. Warning label and risk of entrapment label

11. Opener

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ARTON INVENTORY

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13 mm, 10 mm, 8 mm

5.5 mm

TOOLS REQUIRED

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1. Ladder

2. Adjustable wrench for U-bolts already installed
on the door

3

. 8 mm socket, 10 mm socket and 13 mm extended

socket and socket wrench

4. 300 mm socket extension (for minimum side-room
installations)

5

. Drill and 5.5 mm drill bit

6. Philips-head screwdriver

7. Marker pen

8. Door stand or similar device to safely support door
(not shown)

DOOR REQUIREMENTS

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Ensure that there is at least 45 mm from the edge of the curtain to the edge of the bracket. If the roller door
drum is on the edge of the curtain or is a smaller diameter, additional clearance may be required.

If the drum is more than 60 mm from the curtain edge or of a smaller diameter, an extension pole kit
may be required (section 10).

Different drum and bracket types may result in the minimum side room clearance not being possible and
extension poles being required. Ensure there is a power point near the opener.

95 mm

95 mm

Minimum distance from
edge of curtain to edge of
door bracket 45 mm

Independent
clamping method

Direct clamping
method

The maximum allowable door height for both models is 4.5 m. With a maximum curtain area of 16.5 m²* for
QuietDrive (MR650EVO) & 18 m²* for SilentDrive (MR850EVO) (door height in metres multiplied by the width in

metres). The door must be spring balanced.

*The Protector System™ (IR Beams) must be installed if the force at the edge of the closing door exceeds

400 N (40 kgf). Door axle diameter must not exceed 35 mm.

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ESTING THE DOOR

4

Complete the following test to ensure your door is well
balanced, and not sticking or binding:

• Disable all locks and remove any ropes connected to the
garage door.

•

Lift the door to about halfway and then release it. The
door should remain spring balanced.

• Raise and lower the door to determine if there are any

sticking or binding points (15 kgf is the absolute maximum
allowable to raise or lower the door in any position).

• If your door does not hold in place or the door binds or

sticks, call a qualified door technician before installing the
opener.

Non opener side

Opener side

• Install the stop collar on the opposite end to where

the opener is to be installed.

• Fit the stop collar hard against the boss of the door
drum. Ensure the U-bolt holding the door shaft to the door

bracket is tightly secured.

INSTALLING THE STOP COLLAR

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• Place the weight in the centre of the door (as shown).

• Use a pencil to mark the two hole positions.

• If the door curtain does not have a handle you will need
to drill two 5.5 mm holes through the two marked
positions, then place the weight bar on the inside of the
door.

• Use the bolts, washers and nuts (provided) to
fasten the weight bar in place.

NOTE: If the door has a lifting handle, remove the
handle, nuts & bolts. Place weight bar over the
handle holes, insert extended bolts through the
weight bar & fasten handle back in place.

INSTALLING THE WEIGHT BAR (PROVIDED)

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3

SAFETY CHECK!

Is the stop collar

installed?

YES: proceed to the next

step

NO: install the stop collar

before proceeding

PINNING THE DOOR

Note: A ballooning door may delay the safety reversal
response and can compromise garage door security.

• To remedy any ballooning place self tapping metal screws
or rivets where the curtain leaves the roll. Secure these
through the curtain into the drum wheel at each end of the
roll.

• After determining the correct fastener location as shown, lift
the door approximately half a turn from the closed position
to allow access for drilling.

Free curtain

Ballooning

Add fasteners here

Door closed

Door can be
lifted

Door secure

R

elease cable

Rope

M

anual release

warning label

Release handle

Overhand knot

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OWN Arrow

b

utton

UPArrow
b

utton

L

earn

b

utton

Learn Limits
button

THE RELEASE HANDLE & CORD

• Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top
of the red release handle so that “NOTICE” reads
right side up as shown.

• Secure with an overhand knot at least 25 mm from the

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nd of the rope to prevent slipping.

• Thread the other end of the rope through the loop of

the manual release cable.

•

Adjust rope length so the handle (when installed) will
be no higher than 1.8 m above the floor. Secure with

an overhand knot. If the door is greater than 2.5 m in
height the release cord extension kit accessory is
required.

NOTE: Final adjustment of handle height should be
completed after the opener is installed. If it is
necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end to
prevent unravelling.

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Pulldown
FIRMLY

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To disengage the opener

Pull the release cord down firmly,
(opener will make a clicking noise).

To re-engage the opener

Pull the release cord down firmly,
(opener will make a clicking noise).

Disable all locks and remove any ropes connected to the garage door.
Take care when operating the manual release as an open door may fall rapidly due to weak or
broken springs, or being out of balance.

OPERATING THE MANUAL RELEASE

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5

R

elease cable

Rope

Manual Release
Warning Label

Release handle

O

verhand knot

Extension pole

R

einforcing Brace

Optional accessory not provided

•

Align the extension pole holes with the drive legs.

• Insert the extension poles into the drive leg and fix in
place using screws provided.

• Slide the reinforcing brace over the poles and fix in
p

lace using the screws provided.

ATTACHING EXTENSION POLES (IF REQUIRED)

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LEFT / RIGHT HAND INSTALLATION

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LEFT
(handing must be
changed during limit
setting, section 13)

RIGHT
(factory
default
setting)

Inside garage looking out

Reinforcing brace must be used. Use
extension pole kit part number 001A7447

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NSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: The opener can be installed on either side
of the door. The following instructions are for
RIGHT HAND INSTALLATIONS (as illustrated i.e.
inside the garage looking out). For left hand
installations, reverse the instruction terminology
(eg LEFT for RIGHT etc).

Preparation:

• Place the opener in manual release mode (refer
section 8).

• Open the roller door fully. For safety, tie a rope
around the door.

• Ensure the door axle U-BOLT and door mounting
bracket on the left hand side (non opener side) are
securely fastened.

• Support the door with a door stand or similar device
to safely support the door.

• Mark the position of the door shaft on the right hand
door bracket (for reassembly purposes).

• While the door is supported, remove the right hand
axle U-Bolt and door mounting bracket from the wall.

Install the opener:

• Slide the opener over the door axle and engage the
drive legs into the door drum wheel, either side of a
spoke. Extensions may be necessary (refer section

10).

• Refit the door mounting bracket to the wall. If the

door bracket needs to be relocated due to opener
width, refer section 3.

• Clamp the opener on the door axle and door bracket
in the marked position using the clamp assembly
supplied (tighten to 25 – 28 Nm).

• If side room exceeds 95mm clamp independently to
the door axle as illustrated in section 3.

• Remove all ropes and the support stand.

• Check the operation of the door in manual mode by
raising and lowering by hand. It should operate
smoothly without sticking or binding. The disengage
handle should already be attached less than 1.8m
above the floor (refer section 7).

Connect the power:

• Position the power cable away from the door curtain
and any moving parts.

• Plug the opener into a nearby power point and turn
ON.

• The opener courtesy LEDs should turn ON.

• The opener must now be programmed for:-

• DOOR TRAVEL LIMITS (Section 13)

• RIGHT OR LEFT HAND OPERATION (Section 13)

• FORCE SETTING (Section 14

)

Door stand

Rope

Door stand

Rope

Tighten to
25-28 Nm

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o not allow people to walk under or
around the door during the installation
process as serious injury can occur.

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SETTING THE LIMITS FOR RIGHT OR LEFT HAND OPERATION AND FORCE

Travel limits set how far your door goes up and down. Your opener must be configured correctly for right or left
hand installation to operate correctly, if not the door will rotate in the reverse direction.

NOTE: The SilentDrive MR850EVO/ QuietDrive MR650EVO opener is factory configured for right hand
installation.

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ress and hold

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Press & release to accept
selected hand.

If required: Use DOWN button to adjust

Press and hold to drive
door up to open

Press and hold to drive
door down to closed

If required: Use UP button to adjust

Activate door to open

Close the door to test limits

Orange
LED ON &

Courtesy LEDS
on Dim

Motor will make a click &
FULL BRIGHT courtesy
LEDs will turn on

Right bank
will light up

(IF REQUIRED)
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o change

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ress and hold
until correct
bank lights up

Left bank
will light up
for Left hand
installation

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Press & release to set the
UP limit

Press & release to set the
DOWN limit

The opener will operate during this procedure. Make sure the door is clear of obstruction.
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nsure your hands are away from any moving parts before activating the door.

Setting right or left hand operation:

• Ensure the door is positioned halfway and the opener
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s engaged.

• Turn the power ON. After 2 seconds the Courtesy
LEDs will turn on.

• Press and hold the black (Limit) button until the
orange indicator LED starts flashing, and then
release. Either right or left courtesy LEDs will light
up.

• For right hand installations, the right side bank of
LEDs must light up, and for left hand installations,
the left hand bank must light up.

• If the incorrect bank of LEDs is illuminated, simply
press the Yellow learn button until the opposite bank
lights up.

• Press and release the Black limit set button to
accept hand. UP button will flash.

Setting the open (UP) limit:

• Press and hold the “UP” button, until the door
reaches the desired open position, and then release.
You can adjust the door by using the DOWN button
and UP button to adjust as necessary. Make sure
there is enough room for your vehicle to pass under.

• Press and release the Black limit set button to
acknowledge the Up position.

• Courtesy light flashes twice and DOWN button will
flash.

Setting the bottom (DOWN) limit:

• Press and hold the “DOWN” button until the door
reaches the desired closed position. If the door
closes too hard against the floor, use the UP and
DOWN button to adjust.

• Press and release the Black limit set button to
acknowledge the down position.

• Courtesy light flashes twice and UP button will flash.

Setting the FORCE:

• Press and release the UP button. The door will travel
to the UP limit and the DOWN button will flash.

• Press and release the DOWN button. The door will

travel to the DOWN limit.

• The indicator LED will stop flashing indicating the

force has been learned.

NOTE: The courtesy LEDs will go out after 2.5

min.

• The door must travel through a complete cycle, UP

and DOWN, in order for the force to be set properly.
If the opener cannot open and close your door fully,
inspect your door to ensure that it is balanced
properly and is not sticking or binding.