SkyLink 318TR User Manual

Houselink® Garage Door
Remote Control

Model 318TR

1. INTRODUCTION

In this package, you will find a keychain transmitter with 12V alkaline
battery, a garage door receiver, a red / black wire, a mounting
bracket and a clip.

Mounting
Bracket

Keychain
Transmitter
(Battery inside)

Garage
Door
Receiver

Clip

Red/Black Wire

2. INSTALLA TION

The following instructions will show you how to install the receiver.
After installing, the keychain transmitter (already programmed to
the receiver) can be used to operate your garage door opener.

You need to locate 2 things inside your garage to install the
receiver:

1) the wall-mounted door control;

2) an electrical outlet, select an electrical outlet different from
the one already connected to the power cord of the garage
door opener to reduce the chance of interference. The
further distance between the receiver and the garage door
opener, the less interference between 2 devices.

Note: The length of the red/black wire is 15ft, so the receiver must be
plugged into an electrical outlet that is within 15ft of the wall mounted
door control. If there is no electrical outlet within 15ft of the wall
mounted door control, an extension cord can be used for temporary
installation. Longer wire is available, please contact our customer
service for further information.

Wall Mounted
Door Control

Remove power cord of garage
door opener before installation.

2. INSTALLA TION (CONT)

Plug in the connector end of the Red/Black wire to the 318TR

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receiver. Note the orientation of the male & female connector.

Plug the receiver into an electrical outlet inside the garage.

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The red light on the receiver should be on after being plugged
into an electrical outlet.

RECEIVER

RED/BLACK WIRE

Existing wires connected
to garage door opener.
(Do not remove)

Note: Alternative wiring options are available, the receiver can be
connected directly to the opener’s motor. Please contact customer
service for further information regarding alternative wiring options.

Re-connect the power cord of the Garage Door Opener.

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The Left button on the transmitter has been programmed to

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operate the receiver. Activate this button will trigger the
receiver therefore opens the garage door.

Electrical
Outlet

Unplug the power cord of your garage door opener before

WARNING

Remove the wall-mounted door control from the wall by

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installation to ensure power is not connected.

removing the screws. Connect the stripped ends of the Red/
Black wire to the 2 terminals (2 screws) on the back of the
wall mounted door control. (Polarity does not matter.)

Existing
wires

Note: There should be another
pair of wires connected to the 2
terminals already. Do not remove/

Red /
Black wire

disconnect these existing wires.

Note: If you see no screws mounting the wall mounted door control,
the screws are probably under-neath the front cover. Remove the
front cover by pressing onto the tabs on top of the cover.

3. TROUBLE SHOOTING

Q: Door opener does not react after pressing the button on the transmitter ?

A: - Ensure when the button on the transmitter is pressed, the red light on the trans-

mitter comes on. Otherwise, check if the battery is inserted properly.

- The left button on the transmitter should be pressed, not the right button

- If the red light on the receiver flashes when you press the left button on the
transmitter, but the door opener does not respond, please ensure the red/black
wire is successfully connected from the receiver to the wall mounted door control.

- Ensure the wires that are previously connected to the wall mounted
door control are not loose.

- Ensure the code setting on the transmitter is the same as the receiver. Refer
to section 4 to check the code setting.

4. CHANGE THE OPERATION CODE FOR
BOTH TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER

It is recommended to randomly set the operation code for your
remote control to avoid interference from other devices. Follow
the instructions below to change the operation code.

Pry off the battery

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cover of the trans­mitter with a coin,
as shown.

BATTERY

You will see 9 connectors labeled
from “1” to “9”, as shown. (the
connectors setting may not be the
same as shown.)

Remove front
cover first

Different wall-mounted door controls

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You can randomly remove some
connectors, leaving some
in place.
A connector can be removed with
the clip, as shown.

4. CHANGE THE OPERATION CODE FOR BOTH
TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER (CONT)

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If the connector is placed on the top and middle posts, that
column is set on “ + ” . If the connector is placed on the middle and
bottom posts, that column is set on “ - ”. If the connector is
removed completely, (not placed on any posts), it is set to “ 0 ”.
(see diagram for examples of how to
set a column to the three different

0’

‘

positions). When removing a con­nector to set a column to “ 0 ”, save

‘+’

the connector in case you change
the code at a later date.

After setting up the code connectors on the transmitter, you

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are ready to set the same code on the receiver.

5. BA TTERY

12 volt alkaline battery (size 23A)
(included).
It is time to change the battery
when the red LED on the trans­mitter does not turn on when
either button is pressed.

‘-’

There are 2 buttons on your transmitter, the other button can be
used to control another Houselink® Garage Door Receiver Model
318R (sold separately) or Houselink® Wireless Switch Receiver
Model SW-318R (sold separately).

6. ADDITIONAL RECEIVER

Remove the receiver from the electrical outlet before

WARNING

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Remove the screw that holds

changing the code.

the connector cover, and remove
the cover.

You will see 10 connectors. For connectors “1” to “9”, the

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settings must match with those of the transmitter.

Connectors

1 to 9 are

the same.

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For connector “10” on the receiver, set the connector on “+” if

BATTERY

you are using button “1” to control this receiver. If you are
planning to use button “2” to control this receiver, you need to
remove this connector. See diagram below.

Connector 10 set to “+”

RECEIVER

TRANSMITTER

Button 1- Left Button

7. ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTER

You can add as many additional transmitters as you want to
control the same receiver. Simply set the same operation
code on all transmitters with the same code setting on the
receiver. Houselink
318TN and Keyless Entry Transmitter Model 318K to work with
your receiver. For more information, please visit our website at
www.skylinkhome.com or contact us.

®

offers Keychain Transmitter Model

8. CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
CAUTION : DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE CODE CHANGING.
REPLACE COVER AFTER CODE CHANGING.

Maximum Rating:
Input : 120VAC 60Hz 2W

9. FCC

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 to this unit 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 b y on e o r mo re 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.

10. WARRANTY

If, within one year from date of purchase, this product should become defective
(except battery), due to faulty workmanship or materials, it will be repaired or
replaced, without charge. Proof of purchase and a Return Authorization are required.

Connector 10 “Removed”

RECEIVER

Put the cover and screw back onto the receiver. Plug the

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TRANSMITTER

Button 2- Right button

receiver into an electrical outlet.

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Put the battery cover back onto the transmitter.

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Press the designated button on the transmitter to operate the
garage door.

11. CUSTOMER SER VICE

If you would like to order Skylink’s products or have difficulty getting them to work,
please :

1. visit our FAQ website at www.skylinkhome.com, or

2. email us at [e-mail] (reply within 24 hrs), or

3. call our toll free at 1-800-304-1187 from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EST.
Fax [phone]

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Email:[e-mail] (Reply within 24 hrs)
http://www.skylinkhome.com

P/N. 101A206-002 Rev.2
US Patent. D380895
©2003 SKYLINK GROUP