Guardian 7160VBBU 720N DC Garage Door Opener with Battery Backup – Wi-Fi Ready
HEAD ONLY — NO RAIL INCLUDED
BATTERY BACKUP INCLUDED — CALIFORNIA COMPLIANT
The Guardian 7160VBBU PRO Series Garage Door Opener combines a smooth 12V DC motor, 720N pulling force, battery-backup operation, motion-activated lighting, and optional smartphone control. It is designed for residential sectional garage doors using a compatible Guardian chain-drive or belt-drive rail.
This package includes the Guardian battery-backup kit required for compliance with California SB 969 and Health and Safety Code §19892. During a power outage, the battery allows the opener to continue operating without household AC power.
Product Highlights
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Quiet and efficient 12V DC motor
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720N pulling force, approximately 1/2 HPe
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Battery-backup kit included
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California-compliant residential opener configuration
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Compatible with Guardian chain-drive and belt-drive rails
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Soft-start and soft-stop operation
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Electronic travel-limit adjustment
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Automatic electronic force learning
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Motion-activated courtesy lighting
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Beam Smart Port built into the opener
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Optional smartphone control with Guardian V3 Beam Smart Controller
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ClearCom® 303/390 MHz dual-frequency radio system
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HomeLink® compatible
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Pet and ventilation opening setting
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Photo-eye obstruction protection
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Emergency manual release
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ETL listed to UL 325
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
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| Manufacturer | Guardian Access & Door Hardware |
| Model | 7160VBBU |
| Series | PRO Series |
| Motor type | 12V DC |
| Pulling force | 720N / approximately 1/2 HPe |
| Input power | 120V AC, 60Hz |
| Current | 2.5A |
| Travel speed | Approximately 7 in/sec |
| Drive compatibility | Guardian chain or steel-reinforced belt rail |
| Lighting | One light socket, 100W maximum |
| Light delay | Approximately 4.5 minutes |
| Motion-activated lighting | Yes |
| Radio frequency | ClearCom 303/390 MHz dual frequency |
| Tested remote range | Up to 200 ft. |
| Remote capacity | Up to 20 remotes and keypad codes |
| Smart-control capability | Guardian V3 Beam Smart Controller ready |
| Battery type | 12V non-spillable lead-acid |
| Battery charging time | Approximately 24 hours |
| Battery operation | Approximately 20 cycles after a 12-hour standby period |
| Standard rail door height | 7 ft. |
| Optional rail door heights | 8 ft. and 10 ft. |
| Required installation headroom | Approximately 2 in. |
| Motor warranty | 5 years |
| Battery and other-parts warranty | 1 year |
Battery performance is based on a new, fully charged battery at room temperature with a properly balanced 8 ft. × 7 ft. sectional garage door. Actual performance varies with door weight, balance, temperature, battery age, and operating conditions.
Battery-Backup System
The included battery-backup kit provides continued garage-door operation during an electrical outage.
Battery features include:
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12V non-spillable lead-acid battery
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Battery housing and mounting hardware
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Battery and system-status indicator lights
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Built-in charging and protection circuitry
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Approximately 24-hour full charging time
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Approximately 300 lifetime operating cycles under stated test conditions
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Approximately two-year expected service life under normal conditions
The opener may operate more slowly while running on battery power. The courtesy light does not operate when the opener is powered only by the backup battery.
Included with This Package
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Guardian 7160V power head
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Guardian battery-backup kit with battery, housing and hardware
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Two Guardian ClearCom remote controls — standard remote plus bonus remote
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Guardian wireless keyless-entry keypad
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Deluxe wired door-control console
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Guardian photo-eye safety sensors
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Straight and curved door arms
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Header and door brackets
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Emergency-release handle and rope
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Installation hardware
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Owner’s manual
Compatible rail, Beam V3 Smart Controller and light bulb are not included.
Rail Required
A compatible Guardian chain-drive or belt-drive rail is required and sold separately. Choose the rail according to the garage-door height and preferred drive type:
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7 ft. door rail
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8 ft. door rail
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10 ft. door rail
The opener cannot move the garage door without a compatible rail assembly.
Optional Smartphone Control
The 7160VBBU includes a built-in Beam Smart Port. Adding the optional Guardian V3 Beam Smart Controller enables compatible app-based features including:
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Open and close control from a smartphone
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Real-time door-status monitoring
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Door-activity alerts and history
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Open-door reminders
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Automatic closing schedules
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Access for multiple authorized users
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Compatible voice-assistant and IFTTT functions
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No monthly subscription fee
The V3 Smart Controller is sold separately.
Compatibility
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Residential sectional garage doors
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Guardian chain or belt rail systems
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Guardian ClearCom 303/390 MHz remotes
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Guardian wireless ClearCom keypads
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Guardian V3 Beam Smart Controller
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HomeLink-equipped vehicles
Not intended for one-piece, swinging, sliding, rolling-steel, or commercial doors.
Installation and Safety
Professional installation is strongly recommended. Confirm that the garage door is properly balanced and that all springs, cables, rollers, tracks, hinges, drums, and brackets are in safe operating condition before installing the opener.
The photo-eye safety sensors must be properly installed, aligned, and tested. The opener will not close the garage door normally if the photo-eye system is missing or incorrectly aligned. Never allow children to operate or play with the opener, remote controls, wall console, battery, or wireless keypad.
Details
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