We've had a lot of requests for various programming instructions and I've emailed tons of people with the instructions but it's getting a little overwhelming. So we're going to start publishing some of the most requested instructions on the blog. If you're still confused or have questions feel free to email us at: store@garagedoorzone.com and we'll be happy to help you the best we can.
UPDATE 03/01/14:The M3-631 Keyless Entry has been discontinued. It has been replaced with the M13-631 Keyless Entry. You can see the new M13-631 Wireless Keypad here at the Garage Door Zone Store and see how much they've improved the keyless entry.
Below are the programming instructions for the Marantec M3-631 Wireless Keyless Entry
How long should a typical garage door opener last? You may be asking yourself this question because your garage door operator started "acting up" or parts on the operator started failing. According to a survey done by the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) based on responses from manufacturers, trade associations, and product researchers the average life expectancy of a garage door operator is 10 to 15 years.
Right now you're probably thinking to yourself..."ten years, that's not a very long time". You're right, it isn't. But you have to remember that this is an average and there are a lot of factors such as the quality of the operator, how the opener was maintained, how often the opener is used, etc. The most important factor though in determining how long an opener might last is how well the garage door works.
A poorly maintained garage door is going to shorten the life of the garage door opener faster than anything else. The springs on the garage door are engineered to do most of the lifting of the door not the operator. The garage door opener basically is used to put the door in motion so if the springs aren't doing their job or the door hinges, cables and rollers aren't in good working condition then the operator is going to be doing more than it was designed to do. And with a poorly balanced door the garage door opener is going to wear out much faster and parts in the opener are going to need to be replaced much sooner.
Here are some quick tips to help you keep your door in shape and to help extend the life of your operator. And just a reminder: if you are not comfortable or you are unable to do service to your garage door then call your local service company and have them do the preventative maintenance for you.
Check The Balance: a properly balanced door will reduce a lot of the strain on the opener. You'll need to pull the red disconnect cord on the trolley (do this while the door is in the closed position). This will release the trolley so the door can be opened and closed manually. You should be able to lift the door half way and it will stay there. If the door slams back to the floor then spring tension needs to be added and if the door flies open then the spring tension needs to be reduced. CAUTION: IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO ADJUST THE SPRINGS PROPERLY THEN CALL A PROFESSIONAL....the springs can be very dangerous and cause injury.
Lube The Door: lubrication of the moving parts on the door will make the door work smoother. Lubricate the hinges, rollers, springs and pulleys (if your door has pulleys). Use a chain & cable fluid or silicone based lubricant...don't use WD40, this will get tacky & attract dirt. 3-in-One Professional Garage Door Lube is a silicone based lube and works great on garage doors. Also spray some lubricant on the opener chain (if your opener has a chain). If you have a belt opener don't spray anything on it.
Check The Door Cables: the door will either have extension spring cables or torsion spring cables. Extension springs stretch back along the tracks while torsion springs are on a torsion bar mounted above the door on the header. Over time the cables can fray so it's best to replace them before they break. Take a rag and run it along the length of the cables. If the rag gets snagged at any point then that will give you an indication that the cable is probably fraying & should be replaced. DON'T REMOVE THE CABLES without releasing the spring tension first. Again if you are not comfortable please call a professional.
Check The Hinges & Rollers: the hinges hold all of the door sections together while the door rollers keep the sections in the track and keep the door rolling smoothly. Inspect all the hinges for cracks or tears in the metal of the hinges. Stress from the door binding could cause a hinge to break. Look over all the rollers and make sure they are all rolling freely. The average life of a roller is 10 - 12 years depending on how much the door is used and how well the door is maintained. The garage door hinges and door rollers can be replaced on an individual basis if any damaged or broken ones are found.
An annual maintenance should be done to extend the life of the opener and garage door. By showing a little attention to the door and opener you'll not only get a few more years out of them but you'll also have peace of mind knowing that your garage door & opener are operating properly and safely.
Looking for replacement garage door hinges, rollers, cables, pulleys or brackets? Shop for all of your garage door replacement parts at the Garage Door Zone Store.
Over the years the bottom garage door seal on your Raynor garage door
can get stiff and no longer provide a good seal. Another problem that
occurs (especially if you store bird seed in your garage) is that
squirrels and chipmunks can chew holes in the seal. Most likely the
animals go into the garage when the door is open. Since they can't just
run out after you close the garage door they look
for the path of least
resistance which just happens to be the bottom seal on the garage door.
The
good thing about Raynor garage doors is that it is fairly easy to
replace the bottom seal. Unlike some door manufacturers where they crimp
the seal into the bottom of the section and make it next to impossible
to replace Raynor uses an aluminum retainer on the bottom section to
hold the seal. The bottom seal has two 1/4" T's that slide into the
retainer which forms a "U" shape of the bottom seal.
The
best time to replace the bottom seal on the garage door is during the
warmer months of the year. Although there are times during the winter
that the seal needs replaced. It can be a little more challenging but it
still can be done.
Here are a few tips for replacing the bottom seal on your Raynor garage door:
Open the garage door about 3/4 of the way. If you have an electric opener run the door open 3/4 of the way and press the wall button to stop it. If you don't have an opener then open the door 3/4 of the way and clamp a pair of vice grips on the track to keep the door from drifting closed.
Measure your existing seal for replacement. Pull the end out of the retainer and measure the width of the seal. Raynor two main sizes they use is 3" wide and 4" wide.
Measure the width of the garage door. You now know what width and length of seal you need.
Pull the seal out from the retainer. If the bottom retainer has any dents in it then it may be a little difficult to pull out. Use a screwdriver and hammer to straighten any dents so the "T" on the seal can slide through.
Use a sponge and soapy water to wipe down the aluminum retainer. This will remove any dirt and grime that may have built up. The water will also help in installing the new seal.
Put the two "T"'s into the aluminum retainer and start pulling the seal through the retainer from one side of the door to the other. It will be easier if you have someone help by "feeding" the seal into the retainer while you pull the seal. If you don't have a helper it will take a little longer.
Once you have the seal pulled through the retainer you should have 2" to 3" left over on either side of the door. Take this extra seal and tuck it back into the retainer. This will "lock" the seal in and keep it from sliding out over time.
Below are instructions on how to program a new remote into a Marantec M4500e, M4700e, or M4900e garage door opener.
Important: if you have a working remote then scroll down and follow the Programming Additional Remotes instructions otherwise start with the Programming One Remote instructions.
If you have one of the Marantec EOS garage door openers (models M4500e,
M4700e and M4900e) and don't have any working remotes then you'll need
to program one remote into the unit. Any additional remotes that you
want to use with the opener will have to be programmed by using a Programming Jumper.
*As a side note: "universal" style remotes found in box stores and hardware stores are NOT compatible with Marantec garage door openers. Only Marantec brand remotes work with the Marantec operators.
PROGRAMMING ONE REMOTE
*Look at the powerhead (motor unit on the ceiling) and you'll see the
eight Red LED lights and the three programming buttons (P, +, -)
Press and HOLD the "P" button for about 3 seconds
LED lights #8,1 & 2 will light up solid
Press & RELEASE the "P" button 2 times
Now LED lights #6, 7, & 8 should be lit up
Press & HOLD the button on the remote that you would like to use to operate the opener
While you are holding the remote button you should see #7 LED light flash rapidly
Now release the remote button
Push and RELEASE the "P" button one time & you will exit the programming mode
Congratulations....you just programmed the remote
PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL REMOTES
Now, what if you have additional remotes that you want to program? This is where the programming jumper comes into play and it looks like this:
Here are the instructions to program additional remotes using the program jumper after you programmed one remote into the opener:
You connect the jumper
between the existing programmed remote and the new remote
Press and HOLD the
button on the existing remote that currently works your opener
Then
press & HOLD the button on the new remote that you want to work the
opener
The LED light on the remotes flicker & you're done.
You can shop for Marantec garage door opener replacement remotes, wireless keypad, replacement batteries and operator parts at the Garage Door Zone Store
Below we'll show a simple way to find a replacement garage door opener remote for a Liftmaster, Raynor, Chamberlain or Craftsman garage door opener. Most of the original remotes that came with the operators when they were new have been discontinued but there's still a couple still available. Even if your original remote was discontinued there's a replacement remote available.
If you lost your remote or you just moved into the home and the old
homeowners didn't leave any remotes then the following breakdown should
help you to determine which remote will work with your operator.
To
determine which remote you need you'll need to locate the Learn Button
on the operator. Below are small pictures of what the Learn Button on the garage door openers look like and the specific color of the Learn Button will determine what remote will work with them. The Learn Button will either be located on the back or
the right side of the unit near the antenna wire. You may have to remove
the light cover to see it.
Here's an example of a Yellow Learn Button on a Liftmaster garage door opener:
Yellow Learn Button
If
your garage door opener has a Green Learn Program Button then it uses
the Billion Code Technology and is compatible with the following remotes
and keyless entry.
Original Remotes/KeypadReplacement Remotes/Keypad
81LM (81RGD Raynor) Remote - Obsolete use 893MAX Remote
83LM (83RGD Raynor) Remote - Obsolete use 893MAX Remote
If
your garage door opener has an Orange or Red Learn Program Button then
it uses the Security+ 390MHz Rolling Code Technology and is compatible
with the following remotes and keyless entry.
If
your garage door opener has a Purple Learn Program Button then it uses
the Security+ 315MHz Technology and is compatible with the following
remotes and keyless entry.
If
your garage door opener has a Yellow Learn Program Button then it uses
the Security+ 2.0 Technology and is compatible with the following
remotes and keyless entry. Compatible Remotes
You can purchase any of the compatible replacement remotes and keypads listed above at the Garage Door Zone store. We hope this helps you in
finding the remote you need. If you're still unsure or have a Raynor garage door opener from the 1980's or 1990's that has an external radio receiver or you can't find a Learn Button feel free to email us at Blog@GarageDoorZone.com and we'll try and help you out.
