GIRUD-1T - Universal Receiver Conversion Kit Installation Instructions

PDF Instructions for the GIRUD-1T Universal Radio Receiver Conversion Kit 

Universal Radio Receiver Conversion Kit with Programming Instructions for use with all brands of garage door openers 

Customer Information

By purchasing a Universal Radio Receiver Conversion Kit with Rolling Code system, you can be confident that you’re equipping your garage door opener with the best possible defense against the threat of code grabbers.

We’ve broken the installation process into easy-to-follow steps. If at any time during the installation process you have questions, please call the Customer Service department at 1-800-354-3643.

 

Step 1

Getting Started FIGURE 1

Pre-Installation
The installation process for your Universal Radio Receiver Conversion Kit will vary slightly depending upon your opener’s radio system.

WARNING 

The power cord must be unplugged before attaching any wires. Be sure wire ends do not touch each other or other terminals. If your opener is equipped with a Wireless Keypad or you use other access devices such as a mini-remote control, the batteries must be removed from these devices as well.

A Unplug, or open the breaker that supplies power to the garage door opener.
WHICH DO YOU HAVE, AN INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL RADIO?

B For openers with internal radios.
• REMOVE batteries from all old remote controls.

C For openers with external radios.
• Disconnect the existing external radio receiver from the garage door opener.

Step 2

Mounting the Universal Receiver FIGURE 2

A Position the receiver on the ceiling above and in front of the opener (between the opener and the garage door) so that the receiver is at least 2 feet from the opener.

B Mount Receiver using two pan head screws.

NOTE: Do not attach the Receiver to the garage door opener’s mounting hardware. Attaching the Receiver to the mounting bracket or other metal surfaces could cause interference or grounding.

NOTE: Do not remove the circuit board.

Step 3

Connecting Receiver to Door Opener FIGURE 3

A Cut wire; enough to run from the garage door opener terminal strip to the Receiver.
• The location of the terminal strip varies from model to model. It may be located on the back, front or sides of the opener or underneath the light lens. If you cannot locate the terminal strip, please refer to the Owner’s Manual of your opener or contact the manufacturer of the opener.

B Strip and route wires.
• Remove 1/2˝ of insulation from the garage door opener end of the wire.
• Remove 1/4" of insulation from the Receiver end of the wire.
• Route wire from Receiver to garage door opener terminal strip making sure the wire is clear of all moving parts of the door and door hardware.
• Staple wire in place.

NOTE: Drive staples just tight enough to hold the wire. Staples driven too tightly can short circuit the wiring.

C Wire the receiver.
• Connect the STRIPED Wire to “WALLBUTTON” terminal on the Receiver.
• Connect the WHITE Wire to “COMMON” terminal on the Receiver. (Do not tighten screw yet. Another wire will be added later).

D Wire the garage door opener.
• Follow existing wires from Wall Button to the terminal strip on the door opener.
• Connect the WHITE Wire to one of the Wall Button terminals.
• Connect the STRIPED Wire to the other Wall Button terminal.

Step 4

Connecting Receiver to Transformer FIGURE 3

CAUTION: Be sure wire ends do not touch each other or other terminals.

A Cut wire; enough to run from Receiver to transformer.

B Strip and route wires.
• Remove 1/2˝ of insulation from the transformer end of the wire.
• Remove 1/4˝ of insulation from the Receiver end of the wire. 

• Route wire from Receiver to the transformer, making sure wire is clear of all moving parts of the door and door hardware.

• Staple wire in place.

NOTE: Drive staples just tight enough to hold the wire. Staples driven too tightly can short circuit the wiring.

C Wire the Receiver.
• Connect STRIPED Wire to “POWER” terminal.
• Connect WHITE Wire to “COMMON” terminal.
• Now tighten the screw.

D Wire the transformer.
• Connect the STRIPED Wire to either terminal.
• Connect the WHITE Wire to the other terminal.

NOTE: It does not matter which wire is connected to which terminal.

E Connect to the power source
• Plug in the garage door opener.
• Plug in the transformer.

Your  Universal Radio Receiver Conversion kit system is now ready to program! 

Step 5

Programming the Receiver FIGURE 4

 

WARNING: During programming, the Door Opener could begin to run. Stay away from moving Door and its parts. To keep Door from moving, close Door using the wall button and disconnect it from Opener by pulling Emergency Release Cord (see Owner’s Manual).

A Locate Learn Code Button and Learn Code Indicator LED on the side of the receiver.

B Press and release Learn Code Button.
• Indicator LED will blink about 2 times
per second.

C Press transmitter button once within 30 seconds.
• Indicator LED stays on.

D Press the same transmitter button again within 30 seconds to set Code.
• Indicator LED turns off.

E Press transmitter button again.
• Door should move.

F Press transmitter button again.
• Door should stop.

NOTE: If you do not perform steps C and D quickly enough, the LED will begin flashing rapidly. Begin programming again at Step B.

NOTE: If the Receiver does not respond properly at any time during programming, check the wiring and connections between the Receiver and transformer.

NOTE: If door opener does not respond properly, check wiring and connections between Receiver and Opener.

G Repeat Steps 5A through 5G for each Transmitter, Wireless Keypad or other access devices to be learned.

Step 6 

Transmitter Function

NOTE: After successfully programming the receiver and all transmitters, engage the garage door. (See Owner’s Manual for instructions.)

A Point Transmitter toward opener and press button.
• Door moves.

B Press Transmitter button again.
• Door will stop moving.

C Press Transmitter button again.
• The door will move in the opposite direction. The door will stop automatically at the fully open and fully closed positions.

WARNING: TEST CONTACT REVERSE SYSTEM of your door opener. See your door opener Owner’s Manual for the procedure.

Step 7 

Disabling the Old Radio System FIGURE 5

FOR ADDITIONAL SECURITY YOU MUST NOW DISABLE THE OLD RADIO SYSTEM.

A Throw away all old remote controls, wireless keypad, and other access devices.
• Make sure batteries have been removed.

B For garage door openers with internal radios.
• Cut off antenna.– Most antennas are thin pieces of wire hanging from the opener. Some are thin strips of metal. If you can’t find the antenna, see your Opener’s Owner’s Manual or contact the manufacturer.

• Change code settings.
– Locate the code switches.
– If they are not obvious, check inside the Light Lens.
• Change the combination of up and down switches in the garage door opener.

NOTE: It is essential that you also change the code settings in case someone may have copied your code.

Instead of switches, some garage door openers had a series of numbered holes with a small strand of metal or wire running across the hole called “punch outs.”To change the code you simply break one or two additional punch outs in the garage door opener. Some garage door openers have no code switches or punch outs. If you are unable to locate the settings or cannot change them, refer to your Opener’s Owner’s Manual or contact the manufacturer of your opener.

C For garage door openers with external radios.
• Remove existing radio receiver.
• Throw away the existing external radio receiver.

Step 8 

Erasing Receiver Memory

WARNING: During programming, the Door Opener could begin to run. Stay away from moving Door and its parts. To keep Door from moving, close Door using the wall button and disconnect it from Opener by pulling Emergency Release Cord (see Owner’s Manual).

If a Transmitter becomes lost or stolen or you want to delete a Transmitter, Wireless Keypad or other access devices:

A Press and hold Learn Code Button for 10 seconds or until Learn Code Indicator LED goes out.
• All Transmitter Codes are erased from memory.

B Reprogram Receiver with remaining Transmitters.
• Follow Step 5.

 Step 9 Battery / Visor Clip Installation FIGURE 6

• Gently pry off back of transmitter case. Take care when opening.
– Use a ballpoint pen, coin or small screwdriver.
• Remove the old battery and install a new battery of the same type in same position.
• Press the halves of the transmitter together until it snaps closed.

NOTE: FCC and IC CERTIFIED
This device complies with FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 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 situation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which may be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: (a) Re-orient or relocate the receiver antenna, (b) Increase the separation between the opener and receiver, (c) Connect the opener into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, and (d) Consult your local dealer. Any modifications or changes to this equipment which are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.