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Guardian GUAT-342 opener cover

The October 2024 book lists GUAT-342 as the opener cover under 425 and 428. The 428 manual (03-21) also names GUAT-342, while the 425 manual (9-17) names GUAT-345. This source difference does not establish replacement or interchangeability. Retain the source-specific technician requirements and configuration conditions.

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Manufacturer identifier: GUAT-342. Keep every character when comparing it with your label or paperwork. A similar number does not establish the same component.

Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 15, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 425; assembly item 12 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian
Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 20, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 428; assembly item 12 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian
Guardian 428 manual parts referencePDF page 26 / printed page 25, assembly table item 12, exact part-number cell · checked 2026-09-12 · 03-21; GDOMU16A-5 · Guardian

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Book description (observed model headings 425, 428; listing context only)	opener cover View source and citation details Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 15, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 425; assembly item 12 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian
Source revision	Cover dated October 1, 2024 View source and citation details Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 15, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 425; assembly item 12 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian
428 / 03-21; GDOMU16A-5: component function	opener cover View source and citation details Guardian 428 manual parts referencePDF page 26 / printed page 25, assembly table item 12, exact part-number cell · checked 2026-09-12 · 03-21; GDOMU16A-5 · Guardian
428 / 03-21; GDOMU16A-5: applicability condition 1	Only the exact 428 manual edition 03-21 / GDOMU16A-5 is reviewed. No later edition, current stock or cross-model interchangeability is inferred. View source and citation details Guardian 428 manual parts referencePDF page 26 / printed page 25, assembly table item 12, exact part-number cell · checked 2026-09-12 · 03-21; GDOMU16A-5 · Guardian
428 / 03-21; GDOMU16A-5: applicability condition 2	The assembly-parts table requires replacement by a qualified technician. View source and citation details Guardian 428 manual parts referencePDF page 26 / printed page 25, assembly table item 12, exact part-number cell · checked 2026-09-12 · 03-21; GDOMU16A-5 · Guardian

Compare the two source numbers for the 425 cover

The 425 manual (9-17; GDOMU11A-5) names GUAT-345 for the opener cover; the October 2024 book names GUAT-342. Preserve these distinct source statements. Neither chronology nor interchangeability is established.

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GUAT-342 This reference	Guardian GUAT-342 opener cover The October 2024 book lists GUAT-342 as the opener cover under 425 and 428. The 428 manual (03-21) also names GUAT-342, while the 425 manual (9-17) names GUAT-345. This source difference does not establish replacement or interchangeability. Retain the source-specific technician requirements and configuration conditions. View sources and citation details Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 15, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 425; assembly item 12 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 20, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 428; assembly item 12 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian Guardian 428 manual parts referencePDF page 26 / printed page 25, assembly table item 12, exact part-number cell · checked 2026-09-12 · 03-21; GDOMU16A-5 · Guardian Book description (observed model headings 425, 428; listing context only): opener cover View source and citation details Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 15, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 425; assembly item 12 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian Source revision: Cover dated October 1, 2024 View source and citation details Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 15, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 425; assembly item 12 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian Read GUAT-342’s pairing status and source conditions →
GUAT-345	Guardian GUAT-345 opener cover The Guardian 425 manual (9-17; GDOMU11A-5) identifies GUAT-345 as the opener cover and requires assembly-part replacement by a qualified technician. The October 2024 book names GUAT-342 for this component role. These distinct source statements establish neither an alias, replacement, interchangeability nor a chronology conclusion. View sources and citation details Guardian 425 manual parts referencePDF page 26 / printed page 25, assembly table item 12, exact part-number cell · checked 2026-09-12 · 9-17; GDOMU11A-5 · Guardian Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 15, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 425; assembly item 12 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian 425 / 9-17; GDOMU11A-5: component function: opener cover View source and citation details Guardian 425 manual parts referencePDF page 26 / printed page 25, assembly table item 12, exact part-number cell · checked 2026-09-12 · 9-17; GDOMU11A-5 · Guardian 425 / 9-17; GDOMU11A-5: applicability condition 1: Only the exact 425 manual edition 9-17 / GDOMU11A-5 is reviewed. No later edition, current stock or cross-model interchangeability is inferred. View source and citation details Guardian 425 manual parts referencePDF page 26 / printed page 25, assembly table item 12, exact part-number cell · checked 2026-09-12 · 9-17; GDOMU11A-5 · Guardian 425 / 9-17; GDOMU11A-5: applicability condition 2: The assembly-parts table requires replacement by a qualified technician. View source and citation details Guardian 425 manual parts referencePDF page 26 / printed page 25, assembly table item 12, exact part-number cell · checked 2026-09-12 · 9-17; GDOMU11A-5 · Guardian 425 / Cover dated October 1, 2024: differing book identifier: GUAT-342 View source and citation details Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 15, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 425; assembly item 12 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian Source comparison boundary: The cited 425 manual names GUAT-345; the Cover dated October 1, 2024 book names GUAT-342 for this component role. These are distinct source statements, not an alias, replacement, interchangeability or chronology conclusion. View source and citation details Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 15, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 425; assembly item 12 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian Read GUAT-345’s pairing status and source conditions →

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Equipment or component / relationship	Evidence and conditions
425 Documented compatibility From GUAT-342 to 425.	Conditional Additional source conditions or an adapter must be checked before confirming compatibility. Details still needed source conditions Use the exact label and the source scope below. An unanswered condition keeps this result conditional or unverified. GUAT-342 is listed directly under model 425 in the cover dated October 1, 2024 parts book; confirm source revision and exact configuration. Applies only within this source scope Market: US Model scope: 425 Exact model 425 listing in the replacement-parts book: Cover dated October 1, 2024. Confirm the exact part and installed configuration; a listing does not establish interchangeability with another revision, model or similarly named item. The source footnote for this assembly table requires replacement by a qualified technician. Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 15, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 425; assembly item 12 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 15, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 425; assembly item 12; qualified-technician footnote immediately following native assembly table 15 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian
428 Documented compatibility From GUAT-342 to 428.	Conditional Additional source conditions or an adapter must be checked before confirming compatibility. Details still needed source conditions Use the exact label and the source scope below. An unanswered condition keeps this result conditional or unverified. GUAT-342 is listed directly under model 428 in the cover dated October 1, 2024 parts book; confirm source revision and exact configuration. Applies only within this source scope Market: US Model scope: 428 Exact model 428 listing in the replacement-parts book: Cover dated October 1, 2024. Confirm the exact part and installed configuration; a listing does not establish interchangeability with another revision, model or similarly named item. The source footnote for this assembly table requires replacement by a qualified technician. In the 428 manual (03-21; GDOMU16A-5): Only the exact 428 manual edition 03-21 / GDOMU16A-5 is reviewed. No later edition, current stock or cross-model interchangeability is inferred. The assembly-parts table requires replacement by a qualified technician. These requirements describe this manual edition only; they are not assigned to other source editions. Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 20, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 428; assembly item 12 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024DOCX native table 20, row 13, column group 1; exact model heading 428; assembly item 12; qualified-technician footnote immediately following native assembly table 20 · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024 · Guardian Guardian 428 manual parts referencePDF page 26 / printed page 25, assembly table item 12, exact part-number cell · checked 2026-09-12 · 03-21; GDOMU16A-5 · Guardian Guardian 428 manual parts referencePDF page 1, exact model and revision on cover · checked 2026-09-12 · 03-21; GDOMU16A-5 · Guardian Guardian 428 manual parts referencePDF page 26 / printed page 25, qualified-technician replacement footnote below assembly table · checked 2026-09-12 · 03-21; GDOMU16A-5 · Guardian

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Guardian 428 manual parts referenceGuardian · US · checked 2026-09-12 · 03-21; GDOMU16A-5
Guardian replacement-parts book, cover dated October 1, 2024Guardian · US · checked 2026-09-12 · Cover dated October 1, 2024

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