Section 1 - Installing the Smart Control Receiver
2. Measure distance (2) from the screw hole of mounting bracket to the button
of the wall console of approximately 30 - 40 mm.
1.
Slightly insert (1) the mounting bracket (C) behind the wall console.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.
1. Open the clip cover (1) of the Smart Control Receiver (A) with a screwdriver and insert
two AA batteries (2).
2. Position the actuator (3) on the Smart Control Receiver (A) to ensure it touches the
Wall Console button.
3.
4.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Skylink Universal Garage Door Remote
Control model MF-1. The Receiver and Remote Control is designed to work
with any garage door opener brands to give you the convenient, secure access
to your garage and home.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Universal Garage Door Remote Control
Model: MF-1
Safety Information
Package Contents
WARNING: This Garage Door Remote Control kit should only be installed to a garage door
NOTE:
Remove the mounting bracket from the back of the Smart Control Receiver.
Section 2 - Powering the Smart Control Receiver
WARNING: Do not let children use the garage door remote without adult supervision.
opener equipped with safety infrared sensor.
WARNING: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the product. 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:
Re-orient or re-locate 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
technician for help.
NOTE: equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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.
Parts Description Quantity
A Smart Control Receiver 1
B 3-Button Keychain Remote 1
C Mounting Bracket 1
D Screws & Anchors 3
NOTE: A 6V DC, 300mA adapter (sold separately) may be required if to operate the
Smart Control Receiver continuously.
Insert the Touch Plate (4) on the clip cover (1) of the Smart Control Receiver (A).
Close the clip cover (1) of the Smart Control Receiver (A).
A
C
E
B
C
(1)
30 - 40 mm
(2)
(2)
(4)
(1)
3
A
NOTE:
Use provided screws (D) and plastic anchors (D) for the brick wall.
NOTE:
Use Spring Toggles for drywall or hollow wall with a thickness less than 1 inch.
3. Mark 2 holes on the drywall with a pencil.
4.
5.
Drill a 1/4” (6mm) hole in the drywall for the anchor and screw (D).
Drill a 3/8” (10mm) hole in the drywall for the Spring Toggles (E).
Section 1 - Installing the Smart Control Receiver (Continued)
1/4” (6mm)
1/8” (10mm)
Screw-in the screw to the Spring Toggles (E) with the Mounting Bracket (C).6.
Fold the Spring Toggles (E) completely and slip it into the hole. Push it
until the wings opens.
7.
Tighten the screw (E) and ensure the mounting bracket (C) is securely installed to the wall.8.
Screw-in the other screw (D) to secure the mounting bracket (C).9.
Clip in the Smart Receiver (A) on the mounting bracket (C) and push it up to lock it.10.
A
C
C
C
C
E
C
E
E
E
D
E Spring Toggle 1
D
Section 7 - Remote Control Password Feature
Section 6 - Erasing the Remote from Smart Control Receiver
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Section 5 - Programming the Remote Control
NOTE: You must program your keychain remote control (B) to the Smart Control receiver (A)
in order for the two to communicate.
NOTE: To erase the unwanted remotes from the Smart Control Receiver, rst erase all the
programmed remotes, then learn the ones you would like to keep.
1. Press and hold the “PROG”(1) button on the Smart Control Receiver (A) for 2 seconds.
The red LED (2) will start ashing continuously for 10 seconds.
1. Press and hold the “PROG” button (1) on the Smart Control Receiver (A) for
approximately 10 seconds.
2. The LED (2) will ash rapidly after 10 seconds indicating that all the
programmed remotes have been erased. You may release the
“PROG” button (1).
Section 4 - Operating
1. Press the programmed button (1) on the keychain remote (B) or press the touch
plate (2) on the Smart Control Receiver (A) to push the wall button which will
open/close the garage door.
NOTE: The keychain remote comes with lithium battery installed. Remove the battery isolator
tag from the keychain remote control before using.
NOTE: There are three buttons on your remote control (B). Each button can be used to control
one smart control receiver (A). Additional Smart Control receiver is sold separately.
2 Press the button (3) on the remote (B) you plan to use.
3. Once the remote (B) is programmed, the red LED on the Smart Control Receiver (A)
will ash slowly.
When the operating range is reduced, or when the LED does not ash during operation,
it is time to replace the battery.
1. Undo the two screws (1) on the back of the remote. The bottom case (2) will then come off.
2. Take out the old battery (3).
3. Place the new battery (3) in position - positive side up.
4. Close the cover (2) and re-insert the two screws (1).
TroubleshootingSection 10 - Replacing the Battery
NOTE: Dispose of old battery promptly and properly.
Problem Solution
The LED on the remote does
not turn on when the button
is pressed.
Check if the battery isolator is removed and if the
battery is properly installed.
The LED on the remote ashes
but does not operate the
garage door.
- Check if the correct button is pressed.
- Ensure that the remote has been programmed to
the Smart Control Receiver.
- Check if the password function is enabled.
- Reset the remote, disable the password function
and refer to the programming section to program
the remote to the Smart Control Receiver.
The LED on the Smart Control
Receiver does not turn on.
- Check if the batteries are properly installed.
- Add a 6VDC, 300mA adapter (sold separately) to
operate the Smart Control Receiver continuously.
The remote is powered by a Lithium battery CR2032 (included). Follow the instructions
below to replace the battery of the remote.
(3)
(2)
(1)
1. To reset the password, press buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously and hold for more than
15 seconds until the LED (4) ashes.
2. After you release buttons 1 and 2, the LED (4) will be turned off and the remote will be
reset back to factory default password.
Section 9 - Resetting the Remote Control Password
NOTE: After resetting the Remote, the password feature will be disabled and the password
NOTE: The password can be 2-8 digits long and can be a combination of buttons 1,2, and 3.
NOTE: This function allows you to enter a password before pressing the garage door button
you assigned, for additional security.
NOTE: Leave a 1 second pause period between entering the password and operating the
garage door. The factory default password is 2,2,2. The password setting on the remote control
(B) comes disabled as per factory default.
1. To enable or disable the password, press buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously and hold for
at least 5 seconds until the LED ashes quickly, but not until the LED ashes slowly.
2. Input the password (factory default 2,2,2).
3. Press button 1 and 3 once simultanesously to conrm. If the password is correct, the
password protection will be enabled/disabled.
4. To control your garage door, press the password 2,2,2 and 1 (the assigned button for
your garage door.
NOTE: If you enable the password protection, you can only operate the remote control (B), after
you input the correct password.
1. To change the password, press buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously and hold for at
least 10 seconds. The LED (4) will change from ashing quickly to ashing slowly.
2. Input the old password (factory default 2,2,2).
3. Press buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously to conrm. If the password is wrong,
the LED (4) will ash three times, and you have to restart.
4. Input the new password.
5. Press buttons 1 and 3 simultaneously to conrm.
6. The password has now been changed, and the password protection is now enabled.
Section 8 - Changing the Remote Control Password
will change back to the factory default 2,2,2. You need to re-program the remote
to the Smart Control Receiver again.
4
1
2
3
B
4
3
2
1
B
B
1
A
2
1
A
2
B
3
A
B
2
1
Warranty
ONE YEAR WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for
1 year from the date of purchase. If this product is defective, call 1-800-304-1187 for
repair or replacement parts. Guarantee does not include normal wear and tear or
batteries.
If you have any questions, problems or missing parts,
please call Skylink Customer Support:
9:00am - 5:00pm EST, Monday-Friday.
Or e-mail us at [email protected]
P/N : 101Y169 Rev:1
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
17 Sheard Avenue,
Brampton, Ontario,
Canada L6Y1J3
1-800-304-1187
www.skylinkhome.com
Section 3 - Resetting the Smart Control Receiver
1. Press and hold the “PROG” button (1) on the Smart Control Receiver (A) for 5 seconds
until the LED stays Solid.
2. The actuator (2) will reset to the highest position.
NOTE: The actuator can be detachable to provide different actuating range to match the wall
button or wall console. Pull out the actuator from its position, reverse and re-install to the unit.
Extend or retract the
actuator from its position
to ensure the actuator
can make contact with
the wall button to
activate the garage
door.
A A
1
NOTE:
To extend the actuator, take it out and place it reversed.
To make it shorter, remove the actuator.
NOTE:
2
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