RYOBI GDA401 Wireless Garage Door Openers User Manual

: August 31, 2024
: RYOBI

Table of Contents

RYOBI GDA401 Wireless Garage Door Openers User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PACKING LIST
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
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RYOBI GDA401 Wireless Garage Door Openers User Manual

The indoor keypad is installed on the interior of the garage and can be used to open and close the garage door, activate the accessory ports, and turn the garage door opener’s light on and off.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read thoroughly and understand completely this operator’s manual and the operator’s manual for the RYOBI garage door opener. Ensure compatibility and fit before using this accessory. Do not use this accessory if a part is damaged or missing.

Install a keypad in sight of the garage door and at least five feet above the floor.
Always keep the moving door in sight and away from people and objects until it is completely closed. No one should cross the path of the moving door, which can result in death or serious personal injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
Do not allow it to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product.

PACKING LIST

Wireless Indoor Keypad
AA Batteries (2), Screws (2)
Drywall Anchors (2)
Operator’s Manual.

SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL / SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING : Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION : Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

Fig. 1

A – Screwdriver
B – Slot
C – AA batteries
D – Back cover
E – Indoor keypad

Fig. 2

A – Indoor keypad
B – Screw
C – Back cover
D – Entrapment warning label

Fig. 3

A – Receiver
B – Wires
C – Keypad terminals
D – Metal surface

Fig. 4

A – Receiver
B – Indoor keypad
C – Receiver button
D – Green LED
E – Up/down button
F – Light button
G – Lock button
H – Number 5
I – Magnet

ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE INDOOR KEYPAD
See Figures 1 – 2.

WARNING
Do not use the garage door opener if the keypad does not start and stop the motor after it has been installed. An opener that cannot be controlled with a keypad is dangerous, can result in death or serious personal injury, and must be repaired or replaced.

WARNING
Make sure the keypad is mounted high enough to prevent unauthorized activation of the garage door opener. It should be placed at least 5 feet above the floor so that it is inaccessible to children. Unauthorized activation of the opener can result in death or serious personal injury.

WARNING
Do not start or stop the garage door opener if there is a person or object in the path of the door, the door has not been properly balanced, or if you cannot see the doorway. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious personal injury.

WARNING
Only install screws, bolts, anchors, and other hardware into sound structural supports in areas where no electrical wires, utility cables, pipes, or other obstructions are located. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electrical shock, or other serious personal injury.

Find the desired location indoors and in sight of the garage door.
NOTE: The keypad should be at least 5 feet above the floor so it is inaccessible to children.
Insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot on the indoor keypad and remove the back cover.
Install new AA batteries inside the keypad according to the polarity indicators.
Hold the back cover against the wall. Use a pencil and a level to mark screw hole placement.
Mount the back cover to the wall using screws. Install screws using Phillips screwdriver.
NOTE: Use screws and drywall anchors (provided) when installing the keypad into drywall. To install drywall anchors, make a hole in the drywall that is slightly smaller than the plastic anchor. Use your fingers to press the anchor into the surface. Tap the head of the anchor lightly with the hammer until it is flush with the wall.
NOTE: The cover should be installed with the arrow facing up.
Position the keypad over the back cover and snap into place.
Install the Entrapment Warning Label that was provided with your garage door opener next to the keypad in a prominent location.

CONNECTING THE RECEIVER
See Figures 3 – 4.

WARNING
Use extreme care if you need to stand on a ladder to install or adjust this accessory. Ensure someone is holding the ladder on the ground to keep it stable. Failure to safely use a ladder can cause a fall and result in death or serious personal injury.

To install wires into the keypad terminal, depress the tab above the terminal, insert the wires, and release the tab.
Insert the red striped wire from the receiver into the left keypad terminal marked R and the white wire into the right terminal marked W.
Using the magnet at the base of the receiver, secure the receiver to the top of the garage door rail or other metal surface away from any moving parts. For optimal reception, ensure that there are no obstructions between the receiver and the keypad. To pair the receiver to the indoor keypad:
NOTE: When pairing, each step must be completed within 20 seconds of the previous step or the receiver will reset.
Press and hold the receiver button until the LED begins to blink (approx. 3 seconds).
Press the UP/DOWN button on the indoor keypad. The LED light on the receiver will stop blinking.
Press the UP/DOWN button on the indoor keypad again. The LED light on the receiver will blink five times indicating that pairing is complete.
NOTE: Once paired, the receiver will be able to accept commands from the keypad. To turn the receiver off, unplug the wires. To unpair the keypad, press and hold the receiver button for ten seconds.
After assembly is complete, perform all of the items on the Installation Verification Checklist. Refer to your garage door opener manual for details.

OPERATION

USING THE INDOOR KEYPAD
See Figure 4.

To raise or lower the garage door, press and release the UP/DOWN button.
To enter and exit vacation mode, press and release the LOCK ( ) button. When the unit is in vacation mode, it can only be controlled using the indoor keypad.
The unit will not respond to car remotes, the outdoor keypad, or the smartphone app.
NOTE: The receiver’s LED will blink when the unit is in vacation mode.
To turn the garage door opener’s lights on and off, press and release the LIGHT ( ) button.
NOTE: When the LIGHT ( ) button is pressed, the garage door opener’s light will illuminate for three minutes.

Activating and Deactivating Accessory Ports

To activate an accessory port, press the number on the indoor keypad corresponding with the desired port. For example, to activate accessory port #5 press
NUMBER 5 on your keypad. NOTE: An active accessory port can be used to power DC accessories. Multiple ports can be activated at once.
To deactivate an accessory port, press the number on the indoor keypad corresponding with the port.