Chamberlain ML5500 User's Manual
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1. CHAMBERLAIN MotorLift 5500 Instructions Garage Door Operator Model MotorLift 5500 Thank you for purchasing this Chamberlain product For Service 0800 317847 For Service 0044 0 1935 848 525 CE 0678 AT BA BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK ES FR GB GR HR HU IESAT LU MT NL 114A2421D NO PL PT RO RU SE SI SK TR YU GARAGE DOOR OPENER WARRANTY Chamberlain GmbH warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product that the product shall be free from any defect in materials and or workmanship for a period of 60 full months 5 years from the date of purchase Upon receipt of the product the first retail pur chaser is under obligation to check the product for any visible defects Conditions The warranty is strictly limited to the reparation or replacement of the parts of this product which are found to be defective and does not cover the costs or risks of transportation of the defective parts or product This warranty does not cover non defect damage caused by unreasonable use including use notin complete accordance with Chamberlain s instructions for installation operation d care failure to provide necessary maintenance and adjustment or any adaptations of or alterations to the products labor charges for dismantling or reinstalling of a repaired or eplaced unit or replacement batteries A product under warranty which is determined to be defective in materials and or workmanship will be repaired or replaced a2. Operate door manually If door hits the rail raise header bracket ATTACH MANUAL RELEASE ROPE amp HANDLE Thread one end of rope 1 through hole in top of red handle so NOTICE reads right side up as shown 3 Secure with an overhand knot 2 Knot should be at least 25mm 1 from end of the rope to prevent slipping Thread other end of rope through hole in release arm of the outer trolley 4 Adjust rope length so that handle is 1 8m 6 feet above the floor Secure with an overhand knot Note f it is necessary to cut rope heat seal cut end with a match or lighter to prevent fraying CONNECT ELECTRIC POWER TO AVOID INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES DO NOT RUN THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO Connect the opener to a mains which is properly EARTHED according to the wiring instruction tag attached to power supply cord and as specified by local code Connect the door opener only to an outlet controlled by a double pole switch INSTALL THE LIGHTED DOOR CONTROL BUTTON 15 Locate push buttons where the garage door is visible away from door and door hardware and out of the reach of children Serious personal injury from a moving garage door may result from misuse of opener Do not allow children to operate the lighted door control button or remote control transmitter Fasten the caution label on the wall near the lighted door control button as a reminder of safe operating procedures There are 2 screw ter
3. The Protector System provides an additional measure of safety against a small child being caught under a garage door It uses an invisible beam which when broken by an obstruction causes a closing door to open and prevents an open door from closing It is strongly recommended for homeowners with young children OPERATION OF YOUR OPENER Your opener can be activated by any of the following devices e The Lighted Door Control Button Hold the button down until door starts to move e The Outside Keylock or Keyless Entry System if you have installed either of these accessories The Remote Control Transmitter Hold the push button down until the door starts to move Opening the Door Manually Door should be fully closed if possible Weak or broken springs could allow an open door to fall rapidly Property damage or serious personal injury could result The door can be opened manually by pulling the release handle straight down so that the trolley release arm snaps into a vertical position To reconnect the door pull the release handle toward the opener at a 45 angle so that the trolley release arm is horizontal See illustration 14 Do not use the manual release handle to pull the door open or closed When the Opener is Activated by Remote Control or Lighted Door Control Button 1 If open the door will close If closed the door will open 2 If closing the door will reverse 3 If opening the door will sto
4. When the power is restored pull the manual release handle toward the opener at a 45 angle so that the trolley release arm is horizontal The next time the opener is activated the trolley will reconnect e The Outside Quick Release accessory 1702EML if fitted disconnects the trolley from outside the garage in case of power failure SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE MOTORLIFT 5500 Door within a door connection Remove cover Locate auxiliary terminal block Remove jumper from terminal leads 1 and 2 not shown Replace with magnetic contact switch leads as shown 114A2421D ACCESSORIES 25 1 Model 4330EML 2 Model 4333EML 3 Model 4335EML 4 Model 845EML 5 Model 75EML 6 Model 747EML 7 Model 760EML 8 Model 1702EML 9 Model 770EML 10 Model 1EML 11 Model 34EML Model 41EML 12 Model 1703EML Single Function Remote Control 3 Function Remote Control 3 Function Mini Remote Control Multi Function Door Control Panel Lighted Door Control Button Wireless Keyless Entry Keypad Outside Keylock Outside Quick Release The Protector System Door Handle Quick Release 2 Position Key Switch Flush Mount 2 Position Key Switch Surface Mount The Chamberlain Arm WIRING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSORIES Lighted Push Button Protector System To opener terminals To opener terminals Red 1 and White 2 White 2 and Black 3 Outside Keylock Wall Control Panel To opener terminals To opener terminals Red 1 and
5. Avoid handling the joints which may have sharp edges 5 Carefully slide the pins 3 at the top edge of the rail into the openings 4 on the adjacent rail It is essential that the rail assembly be on a level surface to achieve proper alignment and to avoid damage to the pins 6 Insert two bolts 5 through the center holes of a brace 6 and place its open length against the rail at this joint aligning the holes as shown Position another brace on the opposite side of the rail over the bolts add lock nuts 7 and hand tighten Insert two additional bolts and hand tighten 7 Keeping the rail straight and on a level surface grasp the screw rods on each side of the remaining joint and pivot into a straight line Repeat steps 5 and 6 8 With an 11mm wrench tighten bolts til snug Work from the center holes to those further from the joints Do not overtighten FASTEN THE RAIL TO THE OPENER 6 Align the rail assembly 1 with the opener 2 Slip the coupling 3 over the rail sprocket 4 Slide the rail through the opener bracket 5 until the coupling fits securely over the opener sprocket 6 Align the two screw holes in the rail with those in the opener bracket Insert two hex screws 7 and lock nuts 8 Tighten securely INSTALL THE TROLLEY Slide the trolley 1 onto and along the bottom of the rail until it snaps firmly in place Be certain to install it facing correctly the trolley release arm must be horizontal
6. White 2 Red 1 and White 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS 26 27 SPECIFICATIONS Max Pull Force 900N WAS iieri inss 510W Motor Permanent split capacitor 1500 rpm VOS iienaa asig 230 240 Volts AC 50Hz Only Drive Mechanism Reduction 000 1 27 1 Diives ddaa Screw 2 Lead worm Aluminum rail Length of Travel Adjustable to 2 23m 7 4 feet Travel Rate 152mm 6 inches per second LAMP adickadoniiiie 1x230V 40W E27 socket on when door starts off 4 1 2 minutes after stop Door Linkage Adjustable door arm Pull cord trolley release Safety Personal csceee Push button and automatic reversal in down direction Push button and automatic stop in up direction Electronic Independent up and down force adjustment screws Electrical Motor overload protector and low voltage push button wiring Limit Adjustment Screwdriver adjustment on side panel Start Circuit Low voltage push button circuit Dimensions Length Overall 3 1m 122 inches Headroom Required 6cm 2 3 inches Hanging Weight 19 kg 41 8 Ib Receiver Memory Registers Computer Code 12 Code Switch al Keypad ceceeeeeees 1
7. a stepladder Open garage door Place a 25mm 1 board 1 laid flat on the top section of door near the centerline as shown Rest the rail on the board If the raised door hits the trolley pull down on the trolley release arm to disconnect the inner and outer trolley sections The trolley can remain disconnected until connecting door arm to trolley is completed HANG THE OPENER 13 The opener must be securely fastened to a structural support of the garage Attach the hanging brackets toward the front of the opener as shown 1 Three representative installations are shown Yours may be different Hanging brackets 2 should be angled Figure A to provide rigid support On finished ceilings Figure B attach a sturdy metal bracket not supplied 5 to a structural support before installing the opener For concrete ceiling mount Figure C use concrete anchors 6 provided On each side of opener measure the distance from the opener to the structural support or ceiling Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths Flatten one end of each bracket and bend or twist to fit the fastening angles Do not bend at the bracket holes Drill 4 5mm 3 16 pilot holes in the structural supports or ceiling Attach flattened ends of brackets to supports with wood screws 3 Lift opener and fasten to hanging brackets with screw lock washer and nut 4 Check to make sure rail is centered over the door REMOVE 25mm 1 board
8. age Door which has also been installed and maintained accord ing to all the Manufacturer s instructions meets the provisions of EU Directive 89 392 EEC and all amendments I the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment specified above and any accessory listed in the manual conforms to the above Directives and Standards THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP INC arbaro P Kel kho H Elmhurst IL 60126 USA Barbara P Kelkhoff May 2003 Manager Reg Affairs 2003 Chamberlain GmbH 114A2421D All rights reserved Printed in Mexico START BY READING THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES This garage door opener is designed and tested to offer reasonable safe service provided it is installed and operated in strict accordance with the following safety rules A These safety alert symbols mean Caution a personal safety or property damage instruction Read these instructions carefully Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious personal injury or property damage Caution If your garage has no service entrance door Model 1702EML Outside Quick Release must be installed This accessory allows manual operation of the garage door from outside in case of power failure Keep garage door balanced Sticking or binding doors must be repaired Garage doors door springs cables pulleys should not exceed 150 N 15kg If the closing force is brackets and their hardware are under extreme tension and adjusted to more th
9. all switch e Have you disengaged all door locks Review installation instruction warnings on page 1 e Is there a build up of ice or snow under door The door may be frozen to ground Remove any obstruction e The garage door spring may be broken Have it replaced e Repeated operation may have tripped the overload protector in the motor Wait 15 minutes Try again 2 Opener operates from remote but not from door control e Is door control button lit If not remove the bell wire from the opener terminals Short the red and white terminals by touching both terminals at the same time with a piece of wire If the opener runs check for a faulty wire connection at the door control a short under the staples or a broken wire e Are wiring connections correct Review page 3 3 Door operates from door control but not from remote e Check the battery test light Replace battery if necessary If you have two or more remotes and only one operates review receiver programming procedures on page 4 e Is the door control button flashing The opener receiver must re learn the remote control code Follow the instructions on page 4 4 Remote has short range e Is battery installed Check battery test light If the light is dim change the battery e Change the location of the remote control on the car A metal garage door foil backed insulation or metal siding will reduce the transmission range e Make sure antenna is fully ext
10. an 150 N the Protector System must can cause serious personal injury Do not attempt to loosen be installed Do not use the force adjustments to move or adjust them Call for garage door service compensate for a binding or sticking garage door Excessive force will interfere with the proper operation of the Safety Reverse System or damage the garage door Fasten the caution label adjacent to the lighted door control button as a reminder of safe operating procedures Disengage all existing garage door locks to avoid damage to garage door Install the lighted door control button or any additional push buttons in a location where the garage door is visible but out of the reach of children Do not allow children to operate push button s or remote control s Serious personal injury from a closing garage door may result from misuse of the opener Activate opener only when the door is in full view free of obstructions and opener is properly adjusted No one should enter or leave the garage while the door is in motion Do not allow children to play near the door Use manual release only to disengage the trolley and if possible only when the door is closed Do not use the red handle to pull the door open or closed Disconnect electric power to the garage door opener before making repairs or removing covers The force as measured on the closing edge of the door gt Do not wear rings watches or loose clothing while installing
11. damage garage door Force Adjustment Controls 1 amp 2 are located on the back panel of the opener If the force adjustments are set too light door travel may be interrupted by nuisance reversals in down direction and stops in up direction Weather conditions can affect the door movement occasional adjustment may be needed Maximum force adjustment range is 260 degrees about 3 4 of a complete turn Do not force controls beyond that point Turn force adjustment controls with a screwdriver Test Down Close Force Grasp the door handle or door bottom when door is about halfway through down close travel Door should reverse Reversal halfway through down travel does not guarantee reversal on a 50mm 2 obstruction f the door is hard to hold or doesn t reverse decrease down close force by turning the control 2 ina counterclockwise direction Make small adjustments until door reverses normally After each adjustment run opener through a complete cycle If Door Doesn t Open at Least 1 5m 5 feet Increase up open force by turning the control 1 in a clockwise direction Make small adjustments until door opens completely Re adjust up limit if necessary After each adjustment run opener through a complete travel cycle If Door Reverses During Down Close Cycle Increase down close force by turning the control 2 in a clockwise direction Make small adjustments until door completes close cycle After each adjustment run
12. ended across ceiling towards the door 5 Door reverses for no apparent reason and opener lights don t blink e Is something obstructing the door Pull manual release handle Operate door manually If it is unbalanced or binding call for professional garage door service e Clear any ice or snow from garage floor area where garage door closes e Review Force Adjustment e If door reverses in FULLY CLOSED position decrease travel limits Repeat safety reverse test after adjustment is complete The need for occasional adjustment of the force and limit settings is normal Weather conditions in particular can affect door travel 6 Door reverses for no apparent reason and opener lights blink for 5 seconds after reversing Check The Protector System if you have installed this accessory If the light is blinking correct alignment HAVING A PROBLEM Continued 7 Opener noise is disturbing in living quarters of home If operational noise is a problem because of proximity of the opener to the living quarters Vibration Isolator Kit 41A3263 can be installed This kit was designed to eliminate the sounding board effect and is easy to install 8 The garage door opens and closes by itself e Is there a neighbor with a garage door opener using the same frequency code Change your code e Make sure remote push button is not stuck on 9 Door stops but doesn t close completely Review Travel Limits Adjustment Repeat
13. er Read the following carefully before proceeding to Force Adjustment Use a screwdriver to make limit adjustments If Door Doesn t Open Completely but Opens at Least 1 5m 5 feet Increase up travel Turn the up limit adjustment screw 1 clockwise One turn equals 5cm 2 of travel If door does not open at least 1 5m 5 feet Adjust up open force See Force Adjustment If Door Doesn t Close Completely Increase down travel Turn down limit adjustment screw 2 counterclockwise One turn equals 5cm 2 of travel If the door still will not close completely lengthen the door arm If it still will not close completely lower the header bracket If Opener Reverses in Fully Closed Position Decrease down travel Turn down limit adjustment screw 2 clockwise One turn equals 5cm 2 of travel lf Door Reverses when Closing and there is no Interference to Travel Cycle Test door for binding Pull manual release handle Manually open and close door If door is binding call a door serviceman If door is not binding or unbalanced adjust down close force 114A2421D FORCE ADJUSTMENT 21 The force as measured on the closing edge of the door should not exceed 150 N 15kg If the closing force is adjusted to more than 150 N the Protector System must be installed Do not use force adjustments to compensate for a binding or sticking garage door Excessive force will interfere with proper operation of safety reverse system or
14. er receiver and remote control transmitter are set to a matching code If you purchase additional remote controls the garage door opener must be programmed to accept the new remote code Program the Receiver to Match Additional Remote Control Codes 1 Press and hold the remote control push button 1 2 Press and release the Smart button 2 on the back panel of the opener The opener light will flash once 3 Release the remote push button Now the opener will operate when the remote control push button is pressed If you release the remote control push button before the opener lights flash the opener will not accept the code To Erase all Remote Control Codes e Press and hold the Smart button on the opener panel until the indicator light turns off about 6 seconds All the codes the opener has learned will be erased e To reprogram repeat Steps 1 3 for each remote control in use ADJUSTMENT SECTION 20 22 LIMIT ADJUSTMENT Run the opener through a complete travel cycle Limit adjustments are not necessary when the door opens and closes completely and doesn t reverse unintentionally in the fully closed position Situations requiring limit adjustment are listed below Run the opener through a complete travel cycle after each adjustment NOTE Repeated operation of the opener during adjustment procedures may cause motor to overheat and shut off Allow a 15 minute cooling period after 5 continuous operations of the open
15. erclockwise 5 1 2 turns Press door control button Trolley will travel to full open position 8 Manually raise door to open position parallel to floor and lift door arm 9 to trolley The arm should touch trolley just in back of door arm connector hole 10 as shown in solid line drawing Increase up limit if necessary One full turn equals 5cm 2 of door travel Closed Door Adjustment Decrease down limit Turn down limit adjustment screw clockwise 5 complete turns Press door control button Trolley will travel to full closed position 11 Manually close door and lift door arm 12 to trolley The arm should touch trolley just ahead of door arm connector hole 13 as shown in dotted line drawing Decrease down limit if necessary One full turn equals 5cm 2 of door travel Connect Door Arm to Trolley With door closed connect curved arm to trolley with remaining clevis pin Secure with ring fastener Note Lift door slightly to make connection if necessary Run opener through a complete travel cycle If door has a slight backward slant in full open position decrease up limits until door is parallel to floor PROGRAM YOUR OPENER amp REMOTE Activate the opener only when door is in full view free of obstruction and properly adjusted No one should enter or leave garage while door is in motion Do not allow children to operate push button s or remote s Do not allow children to play near the door Your garage door open
16. lock position with its arrow pointed away from the opener 114A2421D ATTACH THE RAIL BRACKETS Align rail brackets 1 with end of rail assembly Insert two hex screws 2 and lock nuts 3 Tighten securely ASSEMBLY OF YOUR OPENER IS NOW COMPLETE INSTALLATION SECTION 9 18 Wear protective goggles when working overhead to protect your eyes from injury Disengage all existing garage door locks to avoid damage to the garage door To avoid serious personal injury from entanglement remove all ropes connected to the garage door before installing the opener Installation of this product shall comply with ZH1 494 VDE 0700 Part 238 and VDE 0700 Part 1 It is recommended that the opener be installed 2 1m 7 feet or more above the floor where space permits POSITION THE HEADER BRACKET 9 The header bracket must be rigidly fastened to a structural support of the garage Reinforce the wall or ceiling with a 40mm 1 1 2 board if necessary Failure to comply may result in improper operation of safety reverse system You can attach the header bracket either to the header wall 1 or to the ceiling 3 Follow the instructions which will work best for your particular requirements With the door closed mark the vertical centerline 2 of the garage door Extend line onto header wall above the door Open door to highest point of travel Draw an intersecting horizontal line on header wall 75mm 3 above high point to p
17. minals 1 on the back of the lighted door control button 2 Strip about 6mm 1 4 of insulation from bell wire 4 Separate wires enough to connect the white red wire to terminal screw 1 and the white wire to terminal screw 2 Fasten the lighted door control button to an inside garage wall with sheet metal screws 3 provided Drill 4mm 5 32 holes and use anchors 6 if installing into drywall or concrete A convenient place is beside the service door and out of reach of children Run the bell wire up the wall and across the ceiling to the garage door opener Use insulated staples 5 to secure wire The receiver terminal screws 7 are located on the back panel of the opener Connect the bell wire to the terminal screws as follows white red to 1 and white to 2 OPERATION OF THE LIGHTED DOOR CONTROL BUTTON Press to open or close the door Press again to reverse the door during the closing cycle or to stop the door during opening cycle 114A2421D INSTALL THE LIGHT AND LENS Install a 40 watt maximum 230V E27 light bulb 1 in the socket as shown The light will turn on and remain lit for 4 1 2 minutes when power is connected After 4 1 2 minutes it will turn off Replace burned out bulbs with rough service light bulbs 230V W40 E27 Apply slight pressure on sides of the lens 2 and slide tabs 3 into slots 4 in the end panel Reverse the procedure to remove the lens FASTEN DOOR BRACKET If yours is a canopy or dual t
18. or servicing a garage door opener To avoid serious personal injury from entanglement remove all ropes connected to the garage door before installing the door opener Installation and wiring must be in compliance with your local building and electrical codes Connect the power supply cord only to properly earthed mains Lightweight doors or fiberglass aluminum or steel must be substantially reinforced to avoid door damage See page 4 The best solution is to check with your garage door manufacturer for an opener installation reinforcement kit The safety reverse system test is very important Your garage door MUST reverse on contact with a 50mm 2 obstacle placed on the floor Failure to properly adjust the opener may result in serious personal injury from a closing garage door Repeat the test once a month and make any needed adjustments This unit should not be installed in a damp or wet space PPP PPP Door must not extend over public byway during operation gt gt P PEEP CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Page 1 INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OPENER Page 5 DOOR TYPES Page 1 Illustration Pages 2 3 Illustrations 9 18 PROBLEMS Pages 5 6 TOOLS REQUIRED Illustration 2 PROGRAMMING THE CODE SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE ML5500 HARDWARE PROVIDED Page 4 Illustration Page 6 Illustration Page 1 Illustration 3 ADJUSTMENT ACCESSORIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN Page 2 Page 4 Illustrations 20 22 Page 6 Illust
19. p allowing space for entry and exit of pets and for fresh air If the door has been stopped in a partially open position it will close If an obstruction is encountered while closing the door will reverse If an obstruction is encountered while opening the door will stop NO A The optional Protector System uses an invisible beam which when broken by an obstruction causes a closing door to open and prevents an open door from closing It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for homeowners with young children Allow a 15 minute cooling period after 5 continuous operations of the opener The opener light will turn on 1 when opener is initially plugged in 2 when the power is interrupted 3 when the opener is activated The light turns off automatically after 4 1 2 minutes Bulb size is 40 Watts maximum 230V E27 CARE OF YOUR OPENER When properly installed opener will provide high performance with a minimum of maintenance The opener does not require additional lubrication Limit and Force Adjustments These adjustments must be checked and properly set when opener is installed Only a screwdriver is required Weather conditions may cause some minor changes in the door operation requiring some re adjustments particularly during the first year of operation Refer to the limit and force adjustments on page 4 Follow the instructions carefully and repeat the safety reverse test after any adjustment Remote Control Tran
20. r arm See your dealer 4 Do you have an access door in addition to the garage door If not Model 1702EML Outside Quick Release Accessory is required COMPLETED INSTALLATION 4 As you proceed with the assembly installation and adjustment proceedures in this manual you may find it helpful to refer back to this illustration of a completed installation 1 Rail Brackets 7 Light Lens 2 Trolley 8 Manual Release Rope amp Handle 3 Rail 9 Curved Door Arm 4 Hanging Bracket 10 Straight Door Arm 5 Power Cord 11 Door Header Brackets 6 Opener 12 Trolley Release Arm ASSEMBLY section 5 8 ASSEMBLE THE RAIL 5 1 Illustration 5A Turn the opened rail carton upside down emptying its contents onto a level work surface 2 Unfold the rails taking care to avoid kinking the screw rod joints 3 Illustration 5B Rotate the rail sections so that the flat side is down and the screw side is up for all three lengths Keep it clean and free of debris while you are working CAUTION During assembly avoid pulling the rail section housing the trolley rack 1 away from the screw rod The rack is factory set about 230mm 9 from the end of the screw rod to the center of the rack If the plastic liner slides part way out during assembly simply push it back in 4 Illustration 5C Beginning with the sprocket end 2 straighten the two rail sections so that the screw rod is in a straight line at the joint
21. rack style garage door a door arm conversion kit is required Follow the installation instructions included with the replacement door arm Exercise care in removing and assembling arm conversion kit Keep fingers away from the sliding parts NOTE Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors Sectional and One Piece Door Installation Procedure 1 Center bracket 1 at the top of inside face of door as shown Mark holes 2 A Wooden doors Drill 8mm 5 16 holes and fasten the door bracket with nut lock washer and carriage bolt 2 B Sheet metal doors Fasten with sheet metal screws 3 C One piece door optional Fasten with sheet metal screws 3 CONNECT DOOR ARM TO TROLLEY NOTE For one piece doors do not connect door arm to trolley before adjusting limits Failure to follow instructions may result in damage to door See below Sectional Door Installation Note door arm configuration in Figure B One Piece Door Installation Procedure Figure A Connect straight door arm 1 and curved door arm sections 2 to obtain the longest possible length with hardware 3 4 amp 5 With door closed connect straight door arm section to door bracket with a clevis pin 6 Secure with a ring fastener 7 Before connecting door arm to trolley adjust travel limits Limit adjustment screws are located on side panel Open Door Adjustment Decrease up limit Turn up limit adjustment screw count
22. ration 25 COMPLETED INSTALLATION INSTALL THE PROTECTOR Optional SPECIFICATIONS Page 6 Page 2 Illustration 4 Page 4 Illustration 23 REPLACEMENT PARTS ASSEMBLY OPERATION OF YOUR OPENER Page 5 ilustrations 26 27 Page 2 Illustrations 5 8 CARE OF YOUR OPENER Page 5 DOOR TYPES HARDWARE PROVIDED 3 A One Piece Door with Horizontal Track Only Assembly Hardware 9 Hex Screws 4 B One Piece Door with Horizontal and Vertical Track 1 Bolts 8 10 Rope Special door arm F The Chamberlain Arm required See your 2 Hex Screws 4 11 Handle dealer 3 Lock Nuts 12 12 Insulated Staples C Sectional Door with Curved Track 4 Coupling 13 Anchors 2 See B Connect Door Arm Installation Hardware 14 Lock Washers 6 D Double wing door Special door arm required See your dealer 5 Carriage Bolts 2 15 Nuts 6 E Canopy door 6 Wood Screws 4 16 Ring Fasteners 3 Special door arm F The Chamberlain Arm required See your 7 Screws 2 17 8mm Anchors 4 ler dealer 8 Clevis Pins 3 18 Sheet Metal Screws 2 114A2421D BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1 Look at the wall or ceiling above the garage door The door header bracket must be securely fastened to structural supports 2 Do you have a finished ceiling in your garage If so a support bracket and additional fastening hardware not supplied may be required 3 Depending on your door s construction you might need a special doo
23. rovide travel clearance for top edge of door INSTALL THE HEADER BRACKET A Wall Mount Center the bracket 2 on the vertical guideline 1 with the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal line 6 with the arrow pointing toward the ceiling Mark either set of bracket holes 4 or 5 Do not use the holes designated for ceiling mount Drill 4 5mm 3 16 pilot holes and fasten the bracket with wood screws 3 B Ceiling Mount Extend vertical guideline 1 onto the ceiling Center the bracket 2 on the vertical mark no more than 150mm 6 from the wall Make sure the arrow is pointing toward the wall Mark holes designated for ceiling mount only 4 Drill 4 5mm 3 16 pilot holes and fasten the bracket with wood screws 3 For concrete ceiling mount use concrete anchors 7 provided ATTACH RAIL TO HEADER BRACKET 11 Position opener on garage floor below the header bracket Use packing material to protect the cover Note To enable the rail to clear sectional door springs it may be necessary to lift opener onto a temporary support The opener must either be secured to a support or held firmly in place by another person Raise rail until rail brackets and header bracket come together Join with clevis pin 1 Insert ring fastener 2 to secure POSITION THE OPENER 12 Note A 25mm 1 board 1 is convenient for setting an ideal door to rail distance unless headroom is not sufficient Raise the opener onto
24. safety reverse test after any adjustment of door arm length close force or down limit 10 Door opens but won t close e Check The Protector System if you have installed this accessory If the light is blinking correct alignment e If opener lights do not blink and it is a new installation check the down force Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete 11 Opener light does not turn on Replace light bulb 40 Watts maximum 230V E27 Replace burned out bulbs with rough service light bulbs 12 Opener light does not turn off There may be a defective earth at the ceiling or wall receptacle The unit must be earthed 13 Opener strains or maximum force is needed to activate door Door may be unbalanced or springs are broken Close door and use manual release rope and handle to disconnect trolley Open and close door manually A properly balanced door will stay in any point of travel while being supported entirely by its springs If it does not call for professional garage door service to correct the problem Do not increase the force to operate the opener 14 Opener motor hums briefly then won t work e Garage door springs are broken SEE ABOVE e If problem occurs on first operation of opener door may be locked Disable door lock 15 Opener won t activate due to power failure e Pull manual release rope and handle straight down to disconnect trolley Door can be opened and closed manually
25. smitter The portable remote control may be secured to a car sun visor with the clip provided Additional remotes can be purchased at any time for use in all vehicles using garage Refer to Accessories The receiver must be programmed to operate with any new remote Remote Control Battery The lithium batteries should produce power for up to 5 years When the light becomes dim or does not come on replace the battery If transmission range lessens check the battery test light To Change Battery To replace batteries use the visor clip or screwdriver blade to pry open the case Insert batteries positive side up To replace cover snap shut along both sides Do not dispose of the old battery with household waste Take battery to a proper disposal center 114A2421D MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OPENER Once a Month e Repeat safety reverse test Make any necessary adjustments e Manually operate door If it is unbalanced or binding call for professional garage door service e Check to be sure door opens and closes fully Adjust Limits and or Force if necessary Once a Year Oil door rollers bearings and hinges The opener does not require additional lubrication Do not grease the door tracks HAVING A PROBLEM 1 Opener doesn t operate from either door control or remote Does the opener have electric power Plug lamp into outlet If it doesn t light check the fuse box or the circuit breaker Some outlets are controlled by a w
26. t Chamberlain s option at no cost to the owner for the repair and or replacement parts and or product Defective parts will be repaired or replaced with new or factory rebuilt parts at Chamberlain s option If during the warranty period the product appears as though it may be defective contact your original place of purchase This warranty does not affect the purchaser s statutory rights under applicable national leg islation in force nor the purchaser s rights against the retailer arising from their sales pur chase contract In the absence of applicable national or EU legislation this warranty will be the purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy and neither Chamberlain nor its affiliates or distributors shall be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for any express or implied warranty relating to this product No representative or person is authorized to assume for Chamberlain any other liability in connection with the sale of this product Declaration of Conformity Automatic Garage Door Opener Model No ML5500 is in conformity to the applicable sections of Standards EN 300 220 3 EN55014 EN61000 3 ETS 300 683 amp EN60335 1 per the provisions amp all amendments of the EU Directives 1999 5 EC 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC Declaration of Incorporation Automatic Garage Door Opener Model No ML5500 when installed and maintained according to all the Manufacturer s instructions in combination with a Gar
27. the opener through a complete travel cycle Do not increase the force beyond the minimum amount required to close the door TEST THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM 22 The safety reverse system test is important Garage door must reverse on contact with a 50mm 2 obstacle laid flat on the floor Failure to properly adjust opener may result in serious personal injury from a closing garage door Repeat test once a month and adjust as needed Procedure Always begin with door in fully open position Place a 50mm 2 obstacle 1 laid flat on the floor under the garage door Operate the door in the down direction The door must reverse on the obstruction If the door stops on the obstruction it is not traveling far enough in the down direction Increase the down limit by turning down limit adjustment screw counterclockwise 1 4 turn Repeat test When the door reverses on the 50mm 2 obstacle remove the obstruction and run the opener through a complete travel cycle Door must not reverse in closed position If it does adjust Limits and Force and repeat safety reverse test INSTALL THE PROTECTOR 23 See accessories The force as measured on the closing edge of the door should not exceed 150 N 15kg If the closing force is adjusted to more than 150 N the Protector System must be installed After opener has been installed and adjusted The Protector System accessory can be installed Instructions are included with this accessory
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