Chamberlain 973T Garage Door Opener User Manual
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1. Slack in chain tension nemom is normalwhen O a garage door is closed Access Door Dhe a p A O Access Door O Safety Reversing AAA Safety E Gap between floor Sensor AS Reversing Sensor P Safety and bottom of door ee Floor must be level Reversing must not exceed 1 4 atlety across width of door S Reversing Sensor ensor Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons which contain all parts illustrated below If anything is missing carefully check the packing material Parts may be stuck in the foam Hardware for assembly and ES L Remote Control Visor Clip Sprocket Cover Door Control Button SECURITY with 2 6ABx1 1 2 screws Single Function Remote Control Styrofoam Door Bracket Light Lens 1 2 Conductor Bell Wire White amp White Red One Piece T rail Curved Door Arm Section Header Bracket Safety Labels and Literature e9 8 8 8S seseesesgeses 2 Safety Reversing Sensors 1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye Safety Sensor with Bracket 2 2 Conductor White amp White Black Bell Wire Straight Door attached Arm Section INSTALLATION HARDWARE Ring Fastener 3 Hex Screw 5 16 18x7 8 4 Dry Wall Anchors 2 Lag Screw 5 16 9x1 5 8 2 Rope Lag Screw 5 16 18x1 7 8 2 Handle Carriage Bolt 5 16 18x2 1 2 2 Rail2. Cc PODA Trolley Release Arm Trolley ONE PIECE Door without Track Header Bracket e With the door fully open and parallel to the floor Top of Opener measure the distance from the floor to the top of the door e Using a stepladder as a support raise the opener to the same distance as the door from the floor it will be at a slight angle as shown e The top of the door should be level with the top of the opener Do not position the opener more than 2 above this point Top of Door 12 Installation Step 5 Hang the Opener Two representative installations are shown Yours may be different Hanging brackets should be angled Figure 1 to provide rigid support On finished ceilings Figure 2 attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the opener The bracket and fastening hardware are not supplied e Measure the distance from each side of the opener to the structural support e Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths e Drill 3 16 pilot holes in the structural supports Attach one end of each bracket to a support with 5 16 x1 7 8 lag screws e Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with 5 16 18x7 8 hex screws lock washers and nuts e Check to make
3. Base of T rail You have now finished assembling your garage door opener Please read the following warnings before proceeding to the Installation section IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS A To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install only on a properly balanced and lubricated garage door An improperly balanced door may not reverse and could result in severe injury or death Repairs to cables spring assemblies and other hardware must be made by a professional service person before installing opener Disable all locks and remove all ropes connected to the garage door before installing the opener Ropes connected to a garage door can cause entanglement and death If possible install door opener 7 feet or more above floor with the manual release handle mounted 6 feet above the floor 5 Do not connect the opener to power source until instructed to do so 6 Locate the Door Control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot reach and away from all moving parts of the door Install the User Safety Instruction Label on the wall adjacent to the Door Control and the Maintenance Instruction Label in a prominent location on the inside of the garage door Upon completion of the installation the door must reverse when it comes in contact with a one inch high object or a 2x4 laid flat on the flo
4. Force Adjustment Controls Back Panel of Opener How and When to Adjust the Forces Test the DOWN close force Grasp the door bottom when the door is about halfway through DOWN close travel The door should reverse Reversal halfway through down travel does not guarantee reversal on a one inch obstruction See page 26 l the door is hard to hold or doesn t reverse decrease the DOWN close force by turning the control counterclockwise Make 10 degree turn adjustments until the door reverses normally After each adjustment run the opener through a complete cycle Test the UP open force Grasp the door bottom when the door is about halfway through UP open travel The door should stop If the door is hard to hold or doesn t stop decrease UP open force by turning the control counterclockwise Make 10 degree turn adjustments until the door stops easily After each adjustment run the opener through a complete travel cycle 25 If the door doesn t open at least 5 feet Increase UP Open force by turning the control clockwise Make 10 degree turn adjustments until door opens completely Re adjust the UP limit if necessary After each adjustment run the opener through a complete travel cycle If the door reverses during the down close cycle and the opener light isn t flashing Increase DOWN close force by turning the control clockwise Make 10 degree turn adju
5. 2 If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 on wall or ceiling use lag screws not supplied to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as shown here and on page 9 Structural Supports Vertical Guideline Ceiling Header Wall e Open your door to the highest a Track point of travel as shown Draw lam an intersecting horizontal line Highest Point on the header wall 2 above of Travel the high point This height will ee provide travel clearance for the ii top edge of the door Sectional door with One piece door with curved track horizontal track Proceed to Step 2 page 10 ONE PIECE Door Without Track Read the Safety Instructions on page 8 They also apply to doors without tracks Header Wall e Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of your garage door Extend the line onto the header wall above door If headroom clearance is minimal you can install the header bracket on the ceiling See page 10 If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 on wall or ceiling use lag screws not supplied to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as shown Highest Point of Travel Distance Hardware One piece door without track jamb hardware e Open your door to the highes
6. Limit Panel Adjustment Screws Adjustment Label How and When to Adjust the Limits If the door does not open completely but opens at least five feet Increase up travel Turn the UP limit adjustment screw clockwise One turn equals 2 of travel NOTE To prevent the trolley from hitting the cover protection bolt keep a minimum distance of 2 4 between the trolley and the bolt If door does not open at least 5 feet Adjust the UP open force as explained in Adjustment Step 2 If the door does not close completely Increase down travel Turn the DOWN limit adjustment screw counterclockwise One turn equals 2 of travel If the door still won t close completely and the trolley bumps into the pulley bracket see page 4 try lengthening the door arm see page 22 If you have adjusted the door arm to the maximum length and the door still will not close completely lower the header bracket See Installation Step 1 pages 8 and 9 If the opener reverses in fully closed position Decrease down travel Turn the DOWN limit adjustment screw clockwise One turn equals 2 of travel If the door reverses when closing and there is no visible interference to travel cycle If the opener lights are flashing the Safety Reversing Sensors are either not installed misaligned or obstructed See Troubleshooting page 19 Test the door for binding Pull the manual release handle Manually
7. adjustments do not force the door arm beyond a straight up and down position See the illustration on page 22 e When the door reverses on the one inch object or 2x4 laid flat remove the obstruction and run the opener through 3 or 4 complete travel cycles to test adjustment If the door will not reverse after repeated adjustment attempts call for professional garage door service 26 Without a properly working safety reversing sensor persons particularly children could be seriously injured or killed if trapped by a closing garage door Repeat this test once a month A A fay A V V V T A A A ON V V V Y lt lt D lt p D pP P g lt E secc ps a Hi d Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor Failure to test and adjust the safety reverse system may result in serious injury or death to persons trapped by a closing garage door Repeat this test once a month and adjust as needed One inch Board 2x4 laid flat Important Safety Check Repeat Adjustment Steps 1 2 and 4 after e Each adjustment of door arm length force controls or limit controls e Any repair to or adjustment of the garage door including springs and hardware e Any repair to or buckling of the garage floor e Any repair to or adjustment of t
8. bag includes hardware listed on page 5 Owner s manual 32 DESCRIPTION Master link kit Chain pulley bracket Complete trolley assembly One piece T rail Full chain assembly Rail grease 8s 8g gg ggg Repair Parts Opener Assembly Parts KEY PART NO NO KEY DESCRIPTION NO 31D380 Sprocket cover 41C4220A Gear and sprocket assembly Complete with Spring washer Thrust washer Retaining ring Bearing plate Roll pins 2 Drive gear and worm gear Helical gear w retainer and grease 41A2817 Drive worm gear kit w grease Roll pins 2 41B4245 Line cord 143D100 175B88 108D36 30B387 12A373 41A3150 41D3058 End panel w all labels Light socket Lens Capacitor 1 3HP Capacitor bracket Terminal block w screws Universal replacement motor amp bracket assembly Complete with Motor worm bracket bearing assembly RPM sensor 33 Down LIMIT SWITCH ASSY Contact Brown Wire Drive Gear Center Limit Up Contact Contact Yellow Wire PART NO DESCRIPTION 41A3583 18 Cover 1 3HP 41A2818 41D3452 41C4398A 4104246 41A2826 41A2822A 41A5021 6E Receiver logic board assembly Complete with Logic board end panel w all labels Helical gear amp retainer w grease Limit switch asembly RPM sensor assembly Wire harness assembly w plug Shaft bearing kit Interrupter cup assembly 41A5014 3 End panel w all labels NOT SHOWN Opener assemb
9. connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the down direction This is a required safety device and cannot be disabled When properly connected and aligned the safety reversing sensor will detect an obstacle in the path of its electronic beam The sending eye with an orange indicator light transmits an invisible light beam to the receiving eye with a green indicator light If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is closing the door will stop and reverse to full open position and the door control will flash for 5 seconds The units must be installed inside the garage so that the sending and receiving eyes face each other across the door between 4 6 above the floor Either can be installed on the left or right of the door as long as the sun never shines directly into the receiving eye lens The mounting brackets are designed to clip onto the track of sectional garage doors without additional hardware Without a properly working safety reversing sensor persons particularly children could be injured or killed by a closing garage door Read and follow all instructions To protect small children install the safety reversing sensor so that the beam will be no higher than 4 6 above the garage floor Disconnect power to the garage door opener before installing the safety reversing sensor If it is necessary to mount the units on the wall the brackets must be securely fa
10. door can be opened and closed manually When the power is restored press the Door Control push bar and trolley will automatically reconnect unless trolley is in lockout position See page 28 2 The Outside Quick Release accessory for use on garages with no service door disconnects the trolley from outside the garage in case of power failure It is normal for the chain to droop slightly in the closed door position Use the manual release rope and handle to disconnect the trolley If the chain returns to the normal height when the trolley is disengaged and the door reverses on a 2x4 laid flat no adjustments are needed See page 7 31 Repair Parts Rail Assembly Parts KEY PART NO NO 1A995 41B4813 41A3489 183B99 41A3484 83A4 Installation Parts NO l KEY PART NO 41A4166 41A5056 1 10A20 29B137 41A2828 217A238 41A4353 41A5047 41A5034 178B34 178B35 41A5266 1 41A2770 6 114A2289 DESCRIPTION Lighted door control button Single function remote control case no circuit board 3V2032 Lithium battery Remote control visor clip Manual rope amp handle assy 2 Conductor bell wire white amp white red Header bracket w clevis pin amp fastener Door bracket w clevis pin amp fastener Safety sensor kit receiving and sending eyes with 3 2 connector bell wire attached Straight door arm section Curved door arm section Safety sensor brackets 2 NOT SHOWN Installation hardware
11. inside the bracket Position the bracket on the face of the door within the following limits A The top edge of the bracket 2 4 below the top edge of the door B The top edge of the bracket directly below any structural support across the top of the door e Mark and drill 5 16 left and right fastening holes Nut 5 16 18 Lock Washer 5 16 Secure the bracket as shown in Figure 1 if there is I Door Bracket Hardware Shown Actual Size vertical reinforcement If your installation doesn t require vertical reinforce ment but does need top and bottom fastening holes for the door bracket fasten as shown in Figure 2 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18x2 1 2 20 All ONE PIECE Door Installation Procedure Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on page 20 They apply to one piece doors also Header Wall 2x4 na ic Finished Ceiling T Header Bracket cee I FE Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is Bracket gt needed for lightweight garage doors i fiberglass aluminum steel door with i K glass panel etc Not Provided Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Inside Edge of Door or aia jae Board e Center the bracket on the inside face of the door in line with the header bracket as shown Mark either the left and right or the top and bottom holes e Drill 5 16 pilot holes and fasten th
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13. sure the T rail is centered over the door or in line with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered above the door e Remove the 2x4 Operate the door manually If the door hits the rail raise the header bracket Grease the top and underside of the rail surface where the trolley slides A tube of grease is supplied Hardware Shown Actual Size Lag Screw 5 16 18x1 7 8 mw O Hex Screw 5 16 18x7 8 Lock Washer 5 16 Nut 5 16 18 The opener could fall and injure someone if it is not properly secured Fasten the opener securely to structural supports of the garage 4 Structural Supports Lag Screws 5 16 x1 7 8 Measure Distance 5 16 18x7 8 Screw 5 16 Lock Washer 5 16 18 Nut i Hidden Figure 2 Sipps ee Bracket Jae paar Not Supplied __ 7 paa a ae 7 7 _ 77 FINISHED CEILING Lag Screws 5 16 x1 7 8 __ Not Supplied 5 16 18x7 8 Screw 5 16 Lock Washer 5 16 18 Nut 5 16 18x7 8 Screw 5 16 Lock Washer 5 16 18 Nut 13 Installation Step 6 Install the Door Control e Strip 1 4 of insulation from one end of the bell wire connect the wire to the two screw terminals on the back of the Door Control by color white to 2 and white red to 1 e Locate the Door Control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot reach and away from all moving parts of the door and door hardware Fasten the
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15. Grease Clevis Pin 5 16 x2 3 4 1 Clevis Pin 5 16 x1 1 4 1 SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR Clevis Pin 5 16 x1 1 INSTALLATION HARDWARE Nut 5 16 18 6 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20x1 2 2 Lock Washer 5 16 6 Wing Nut 2 Insulated Staples 10 Insulated Staples 20 Assembly Section Pages 6 7 Assembly Step 1 Attach the T rail to the Opener To fasten rail use only those screws mounted in top of the opener Failure to do so will cause serious damage to the opener e Remove the two washered screws mounted in top of opener e Position T rail at a 45 angle to opener so one hole in T rail and opener line up e Thread one of the washered screws part way in Use only these screws Use of any other screws will cause serious damage to door opener Align T rail and styrofoam over opener sprocket Cut tape from T rail chain and styrofoam e REMOVE STYROFOAM Assembly Step 2 Attach Chain to Sprocket and Install Sprocket Cover e Position chain over the opener sprocket If necessary loosen the outer nut on the trolley to obtain more chain slack e Insert the second washered screw CAUTION Use only the screw previously removed from opener e Tighten both screws securely through the T rail into the opener as shown Install The Sprocket Cover e Insert the back tab in the opener slot Squeeze the cover slightly and insert the front tab in the slot on the mounting plate Sprocket Cover Top of Opener
16. Lift Master The Professional Line SECURITY Garage Door Opener For Residential Use Only Lift Master SECURITY Model 985 1 3HP Owner s Manual m Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully m Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation m The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System is connected and properly aligned m Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation m The model number label is located on the front panel of your opener Contents Contents A review of safety alert symbols Electrical requirements You ll need tools The Protector System Safety information door locks and ropes Safety reversing sensor information Testing your garage door for sticking Install the safety reversing sensor binding and balance Fasten door bracket sectional door Illustration of sectional door installation Fasten door bracket one piece door Illustration of one piece door installation Connect door arm to trolley sectional door 22 Carton inventory Connect door arm to trolley one piece door Hardware inventory Adjustment Section Pages 24 26 Assembly Section Pages 6 7 Travel limit adjustments Fasten T rail to opener Force adjustments Attach chain to sprocket Test the Protector System and install sprocket cover Test the safety reverse system Tighten the chain Operation safety instructions Installation Section Pages 8 23 Care of yo
17. Lighted Door Comtrol Button securely with 6ABx1 1 2 screws If installing into drywall drill 5 32 holes and use the anchors provided e Run the bell wire up the wall and across the ceiling to the opener Use insulated staples to secure the wire in several places Be careful not to pierce the wire with a staple thereby resulting in a short e Receiver terminal screws and the antenna are located on the back panel of the opener Position the antenna wire as shown Then connect the bell wire to the opener terminal screws white to 2 and white red to 1 Remember to affix the User Safety Instruction label to the wall near the Door Control and the Maintenance Instruction label in a prominent location on the inside of the garage door If the label adhesive will not adhere to your garage wall surface or becomes loose with time use tacks to secure the label alongside the Door Control Page 28 explains how to operate the opener using the door control Hardware Shown Actual Size A 6ABx1 1 2 Screw Insulated Lighted Door Control Button Dry Wall Anchors Staples 2 Conductor Bell Wire Door Control Button Children operating or playing with a garage door opener can injure themselves or others The garage door could close and cause serious injury or death Install the Door Control or any additional push buttons out of the reach of children and away from all moving parts of the door and door hardware bu
18. WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON SELLER S PART THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NON DEFECT DAMAGE DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION OPERATION OR CARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ABUSE MISUSE FAILURE TO PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY MAINTENANCE OR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT LABOR CHARGES FOR DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLING A REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNIT REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES AND LIGHT BULBS OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR NON RESIDENTIAL USE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY PROBLEMS WITH OR RELATING TO THE GARAGE DOOR OR GARAGE DOOR HARDWARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DOOR SPRINGS DOOR ROLLERS DOOR ALIGNMENT AND HINGES ANY SERVICE CALL THAT DETERMINES THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CAUSED BY ANY OF THESE ITEMS COULD RESULT IN A FEE TO YOU UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER S LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY BREACH OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY EXCEED THE COST OF THE PRODUCT COVERED HEREBY NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR US ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential incidental or special damages so the above li
19. all installation is recommended Wall installation e Place the bracket against the wall with curved arms facing the door Be sure there is enough clearance for the sensor beam to be unobstructed If additional depth is needed an extension bracket see Accessories or wood blocks can be used e Use bracket mounting holes as a template to locate and drill 2 3 16 diameter pilot holes on the wall at each side of the door from 4 6 above the floor e Attach brackets to wall with lag screws not provided e If using extension brackets or wood blocks adjust right and left assemblies to the same distance out from the mounting surface Make sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared Floor installation e Use wood blocks or extension brackets see Accessories to elevate sensor brackets so the lenses will be 4 6 above the floor e Carefully measure and place right and left assemblies at the same distance out from the wall Be sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared e Fasten to the floor with concrete anchors as shown Hardware Shown Actual Size N Insulated Staples 20 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20x1 2 2 Wing Nut 2 18 Figure 2 DOOR TRACK MOUNT Right Side Indicator Sensor Bracket Figure 3 WALL MOUNT Right Side de Optional mage Exension Gajal Bracket See Accessories Provided with Extension Bracket Sensor Bracket p Indicator Pro
20. arage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type outlet If the plug doesn t fit into the outlet you have contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet To avoid installation difficulties do not run the opener at this time To prevent electrocution or fire installation and wiring must be in compliance with local electrical and building codes Do NOT use an extension cord 2 wire adapter or change the plug in any way to make it fit your outlet If permanent wiring is required by your local code refer to the following procedure To prevent electrocution remove power from the garage door opener and from the circuit you plan to use for the permanent connection To make a permanent connection through the 7 8 diameter hole in the top of the opener according to local code Remove the opener cover screws and set the cover aside Remove the attached 3 prong cord Connect the black line wire to the screw on the brass terminal the white neutral wire to the screw on the silver terminal and the ground wire to the green ground screw The opener must be grounded Reinstall the cover To avoid installation difficulties do not run the opener at this time Permanent wiring connection White Wire 16 The Protector System IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR The safety reversing sensor must be
21. arage wall 0 ecient e eee eee etree eee eet ae ee settee dees seen nee ee ee naaaeeeeeeeaeeeeenee 7 14 SERVICE IS ON CALL OUR LARGE SERVICE ORGANIZATION SPANS AMERICA AND CANADA INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION IS AS NEAR AS YOUR TELEPHONE SIX DAYS A WEEK HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Selling prices will be furnished on request or parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and you will be billed accordingly WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SIMPLY DIAL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 654 4736 HOURS Ceniral Std Time 6 00 A M TO 7 00 P M Monday through Friday 8 00 A M TO 6 00 P M Saturday PART NUMBER PART NAME e MODEL NUMBER ADDRESS ORDERS TO THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP INC Parts and Service Department 2301 N Forbes Boulevard Suite 104 Tucson Arizona 85745 For professional installation parts and service contact your local CHAMBERLAIN LIFT MASTER dealer Look for him in the Yellow Pages or call our Service number for a list of dealers in your area SERVICE INFORMATION TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 654 4736 lc eel LIFT MASTER GARAGE DOOR OPENER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Chamberlain Group Inc Seller warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product for the residence in which this product is originally installed that it will be free from any defect in materials and or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase The pro
22. arn a remote control code Refer to instructions on the opener panel Program the receiver to match the remote control code Repeat the receiver programming procedure with all remote controls Change the location of the remote control in your car Check to be sure the antenna on the side or back panel of the opener extends fully downward Some installations may have shorter range due to a metal door foil backed insulation or metal garage siding If operational noise is a problem because of proximity of the opener to the living quarters the Vibration Isolator Kit 41A3263 can be installed This kit was designed to minimize vibration to the house and is easy to install The garage door opens and closes by itself The door doesn t open completely The door stops but doesn t close completely 2 3 Be sure that all remote control push buttons are off Remove the bell wire from the door control terminals and operate from the remote control only If this solves the problem the door control is faulty replace or there is an intermittent short on the wire between the door control and the opener Clear memory and reprogram all remote controls If the door has been working properly but now doesn t open all the way increase the up force See page 25 Is something obstructing the door Remove the obstruction or repair the door If door opens at least 5 feet the travel limits may need to be increas
23. bottom tabs of lens into panel slots Retighten top panel screws to secure lens Installation Step 8 Attach the Manual Release Rope and Handle Overhand Knot Trolley Trolley Release Arm Rope Manual Overhand Release Handle Knot Panel Screw Lens Slot 75 Watt Max Light Bulb Lens Tab Do not use the red handle to pull the door open or closed The rope knot could become untied and you could fall Use the manual release only to disengage the trolley and if possible only when the door is closed Garage doors are heavy If the door is open when the handle is pulled the door could close inadvertently if it is not properly balanced Serious injury may result to persons under the door Make sure the doorway is clear of persons and obstructions before pulling handle when the door is open e Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top of the red handle so NOTICE reads right side up as shown Secure with an overhand knot at least 1 from the end of the rope to prevent slipping Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in the release arm of the outer trolley e Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet above the floor Secure with an overhand knot If it is necessary to cut the rope heat seal the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling Installation Step 9 Electrical Requirements To reduce the risk of electric shock your g
24. ck washers and nuts 5 16 18 Hardware Shown Actual Size O crews 5 16 18x7 8 Cut This End Figure 3 Nut 5 16 18 Lock ji 5 16 Ring Fastener Clevis Pin Clevis Pin Hex Screw 5 16 x1 Trolley 5 16 x1 1 4 Door Bracket 5 16 18x7 8 Proceed to Adjustment Step 1 page 24 Trolley will re engage automatically when the opener is operated 22 All ONE PIECE Doors Assemble the Door Arm Door e Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections together to the longest possible length with a 2 or 3 hole overlap Washers 5 16 18 e With the door closed connect the straight door Y 5 16 Straight pa arm section to the door bracket with the Door Arm So o 5 16 x1 1 4 clevis pin 5 16 x1 1 4 a y Clevis Pin Screws e Secure with a ring fastener 5 16 18x7 8 Curved Door Arm Lock Nuts On one piece doors before connecting the door arm to the trolley the travel limits must be adjusted Limit adjust ment screws are located on the left side panel as shown on page 24 Follow adjustment procedures below Fully Closed Trolley Eros Door Arm Connector Hole Door Arm Connector Hole Door Arm Door with Door Open Door Backward Slant Adjustment Procedures for One Piece Doors Open Door Adjustment Closed Door Adjustment Decrease UP limit Decrease DOWN limit e Turn the UP limit adjustment screw counter e Turn the DOWN limit adjustment screw clockwise cloc
25. d tools shown below 3 16 5 16 and OON Hack Saw So DRO Wire Cutters m SE Claw Hammer 5 32 Drill Bits Pliers U 1 2 and 7 16 Sockets and Wrench An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when required and someone under the door could be seriously injured or killed If your garage door binds sticks or is out of balance call for professional garage door service Garage doors door springs cables pulleys brackets and their hardware are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury or death Do not try to loosen move or adjust them yourself Ropes left on a garage door could cause someone to become entangled and killed Remove all ropes connected to the door before installing and operating the opener Identify the type and height of your door any special conditions that exist and any additional materials that may be required by referring to page 4 SECTIONAL DOOR Adjustable End Wrench To avoid damage to the garage door and opener disable locks before installing and operating the opener Use a wood screw or nail to hold locks in the open unlocked position Operation at other than 120V 60 Hz will cause opener malfunction and damage Screwdriver Test your Door Before you begin complete the following test to make sure your door is balanced and is not sticking or binding e Lift t
26. duct must be used in complete accordance with Chamberlain s instructions for installation operation and care The proper operation of this product is dependent on your compliance with the Owner s Manual instructions regarding installation operation maintenance and testing Failure to comply strictly with those instructions will void this warranty in its entirety Please note that the safety reverse system in order to operate properly with your garage door must be adjusted and periodically tested in accordance with the Owner s Manual If during the limited warranty period it appears as though this product contains a defect which is covered by this limited warranty CALL OUR TOLL FREE SERVICE NUMBER BEFORE DISMANTLING THIS PRODUCT AT 1 800 654 4736 Then send this product pre paid and insured to our service center for warranty repair You will be advised of shipping instructions when you call the toll free service number Please include a brief description of the problem and a dated proof of purchase receipt with any product that is returned for warranty repair Products returned to Seller for warranty repair which upon receipt by Seller are confirmed to be defective and covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced at Seller s sole option at no cost to you and returned pre paid Defective parts will be repaired or replaced with new or factory rebuilt parts at Seller s sole option THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
27. e door bracket with hardware supplied Nut 5 16 18 Lock Washer 5 16 Hardware Shown Actual Size Carriage Bolt 5 16 18x2 1 2 Installation Step 12 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on page 23 SECTIONAL Doors Only Make sure garage door is fully closed Pull the manual release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from the inner trolley Slide the outer trolley back away from the door about 2 as shown in Figures 1 2 and 3 Figure 1 Figure 2 e Fasten straight door arm section to outer trolley e Bring arm sections together Find two pairs of holes with the 5 16 x1 clevis pin Secure the connection that line up and join sections Select holes as far with a ring fastener apart as possible to increase door arm rigidity e Fasten curved section to the door bracket in the same way using the 5 16 x1 1 4 clevis pin Inner Trolley Clevis Pin 5 16 x1 o o o o o o Release o x Handle O O Straight NN o Door Arm Scr we o 5 16 18x7 8 s Curved Figure 1 Figure 2 evis Pin Door Arm Door Bracket g 5 16 x1 1 4 Hole Alignment Alternative Figure 3 e If holes in curved arm are above holes in straight arm disconnect straight arm Cut about 6 from the solid end Reconnect to trolley with cut end down as shown e Bring arm sections together e Find two pairs of holes that line up and join with screws lo
28. e horizontal holes designated for ceiling mount Drill 3 16 pilot line as shown with the arrow pointing toward holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural the ceiling support with the hardware provided Wall gt Mounting Holes Vertical Header __ 2 Wall Lag Screws 5 16 9x1 5 8 2x4 Structural Support The nail hole is for positioning only You must use lag screws to mount the header bracket f Optional Wall Mounting Holes Garage __ i Door Hardware Shown Actual Size Highest Point of Travel Vertical of Garage Door Center Line Lag Screw 5 16 9x1 5 8 2 Fasten the Header Bracket to the Ceiling e Extend the vertical guideline onto the ceiling as shown o p Finished e Center the bracket on the vertical mark no more a o Ceiling than 6 from the wall Make sure the arrow is a ee pointing toward the wall The bracket can be a Cee Vertical mounted flush against the ceiling when clearance is a __ Center Line minimal e Mark holes designated for ceiling mount only Drill 3 16 pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided Ceiling Mounting Holes CEILG MOUNTNONLY The nail hole is for positioning only You must use lag screws to mount the header bracket Installation Step 3 Attach the T rail to the Header Bracket e Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket Use packin
29. e indicator light will glow regardless of alignment or obstruction If the green indicator light in the receiving eye is off dim or A broken wire 2 If the sending eye indicator light glows steadily but the receiving eye indicator light doesn t flickering and the invisible light beam path is not e Check alignment obstructed alignment is required e Check for an open wire to the receiving eye e Loosen the sending eye wing nut and readjust 3 If the receiving eye indicator light is dim realign aiming directly at the receiving eye Lock in place either sensor e Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust NOTE When the invisible beam path is obstructed or sensor until it receives the sender s beam When misaligned while the door is closing the door will the green indicator light glows steadily tighten the reverse If the door is already open it will not close wing nut The door control will blink 10 times See page 17 Figure 6 Wiring the Safety Sensors Connect Wire to Opener Terminals Finished O e Bell Wire Ceiling sss Sensor Connections Door Control Connections Ma A dotted line W11 L24 E S X 9 OPENER TERMINAL SCREWS a Pee B ojo A p ea YT Sensor O Invisible Light Beam Sensor Protection Area Perro Installation Step 11 A CAUTION Fasten Door Bracke
30. ed One turn equals 2 inches of travel See page 24 Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete Review the travel limits adjustment procedures on page 24 Repeat the safety reverse test after any adjustment of door arm length close force or down limit Situation The door opens but won t close Having a Problem continued Probable Cause amp Solution 1 If the opener light blinks check the safety reversing sensor See page 19 2 If the opener light does not blink and it is a new installation check the down force See Adjustment Step 2 page 25 For an existing installation see below Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete The door reverses for no apparent reason and opener light doesn t blink The door reverses for 1 Is something obstructing the door Pull the manual release handle Operate the door manually If it is unbalanced or binding call for professional garage door service 2 Clear any ice or snow from the garage floor area where the door closes Review the force adjustment procedures on page 25 4 If door reverses in the fully closed position decrease the travel limits page 24 Repeat safety reverse test after adjustments to force or travel limits The need for occasional adjustment of the force and limit settings is normal Weather conditions in particular can affect door travel ao Check the safety reversing sensor Remove any obstruction
31. erate when that remote control button is pressed Test it by pressing the remote button to see that the door goes up and down If you release the remote control push button before the opener light flashes the opener will not accept the code To Erase All Remote Control Codes Press and hold the Smart button on the opener panel until the indicator light turns off about 6 seconds All transmitter codes are now erased Then follow the steps above to re program each remote control Code programming instructions are also located on the opener panel 29 NOTICE To comply with FCC IC rules adjustment or modification of this receiver and or transmitter are prohibited except for changing the code setting or replacing the transmitter battery THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS Children operating or playing with a garage door opener can injure themselves or others The garage door could close and cause serious injury or death Do not allow children to operate the door control s or remote control transmitter s A moving garage door could injure or kill someone under it Activate the opener only when you can see the door clearly it is free of obstructions and is properly adjusted Figure 1 SECURITY Single Function Remote Control Push Button Figure 2 SECURITY Garage Door Opener Indicator Light BACK PANEL Smart learn Button Situation The
32. ers SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care of Your Opener The remote control transmitter The opener must learn the code of any new remote control Page 29 explains how to program your receiver and how to erase all codes if required Self Limit and force adjustment controls Limit Controls Force Controls service of your receiver and remote control is not y o Co t recommended If service is needed call the toll free number listed on the back page The remote control battery Adjustment Label Adjustment Label Located on the left side panel Located on the back panel The lithium battery should produce power for up to 5 years To replace Weather conditions may cause some minor the battery pry open case with changes in door operation requiring some re visor clip or screwdriver as shown adjustments particularly during the first year Insert battery positive side up of operation Dispose of your old battery properly Pages 24 and 25 refer to the limit and force adjustments Only a screwdriver is required Follow the instructions carefully WARNING Repeat the safety reverse test page 26 after any adjustment of limits or force Keep batteries away from small children If swallowed promptly notify doctor Maintenance Schedule Once a Month Twice a Year Manually operate door If it is unbalanced or Check chain tension Disconnect trolley first binding call for professional garage door serv
33. g material as a protective base If the door spring is in the way you ll need help Header Wall Header Bracket Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the T rail to clear the Chain spring Beal e Position the chain pulley bracket against the header bracket e Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as shown e Insert a ring fastener to secure Ring Fastener Header Bracket Clevis Pin 5 16 x2 3 4 Chain Pulley Bracket Temporary Support Hardware Shown Actual Size L 9J O Clevis Pin 5 16 x2 3 4 Ring Fastener 11 Installation Step 4 A CAUTION Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to your door type To prevent damage to steel aluminum as illustrated fiberglass or glass panel doors do not rest the opener on the door without using a 2x4 SECTIONAL Door amp ONE PIECE Door with Track A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door to T rail distance e Raise the opener onto a stepladder Tall Sxi You will need help at this point if the ladder is 7 not tall enough gt Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat on the top section beneath the T rail eae If the top panel hits the trolley when you raise the door pull down on the trolley release arm 7 to disconnect inner and outer sections The trolley can remain disconnected until Step 12 Stepladder is completed
34. gt Front Tab Slot Mounting Plate Proceed to Assembly Step 3 Page 7 USE ONLY THIS TYPE AND SIZE SCREW Washered Screw 5 16 18x1 2 Styrofoam 4h WARNING Serious injury can result if fingers become entangled in moving opener sprocket Attach sprocket cover securely Never operate opener while your hand is near the opener sprocket USE ONLY THIS TYPE AND SIZE SCREW Washered Screw 5 16 18x1 2 Opener N Sprocket Assembly Step 2 Tighten the Chain Lock e Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the di O ds threaded shaft away from the trolley To Tighten Outer Nut gt e To tighten the chain turn outer nut in the direction IA HN shown As you turn the nut keep the chain A from twisting e When the chain is approximately 1 2 above the base of the T rail at its midpoint re tighten the inner nut to secure the adjustment Trolley Sprocket noise can result if chain is either too loose or too tight When installation is complete you may notice some chain droop with the door closed This is normal If ER i i the chain returns to the position shown when the 4 2 door is open do not re adjust the chain NOTE During future maintenance ALWAYS pull the manual release handle to disconnect trolley before adjusting chain
35. he door about halfway as shown Release the door It should stay in place supported entirely by its springs e Raise and lower the door to see if there is any binding or sticking ONE PIECE DOOR Before you begin survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation You may find it helpful to refer back to this page as you proceed with the installation of your opener Sectional Door Installation q FINISHED CEILING I Support bracket amp f ning har ri Horizontal and vertical reinforcement NS Ae i is required is needed for lightweight garage doors A A See page 13 fiberglass steel aluminum Slack in Chain Tension page door with glass panels etc is Normal When See page 20 for details Garage Door is Closed z i oe Ma 2 ae Header Wall N f oa Es eS ples I Extension Spring OR Torsion Spring Access Door O Safety Reversing Sensor Be ER gt Floor must be level St he Model 1702 Outside Quick Release N f across width of door required if there is no access door Safety Reversing Sensor One Piece Door Installation without Track FINISHED CEILING Support bracket amp fastening hardware is required Slack in chain tension See page 13 is normal when garage door is closed One Piece Door with Track
36. he opener IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS Do not permit children either to operate or to play with the opener Keep remote control in a location inaccessible to children Operate opener only when the door is in full view and free from any obstruction Keep the door in sight until it is completely closed NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR Check safety reversal system monthly See page 26 The garage door MUST reverse on contact with a one inch object or a 2x4 board laid flat placed on the floor If an adjustment is made to either the force or the limit of travel both adjustments may be needed and the safety reversal system must be checked Failure to properly adjust the opener may result in severe injury or death If possible use the manual release only when the door is in a closed position Caution should be taken whenever the disconnect cord is actuated with the door open Weak or broken springs may cause the door to fall rapidly causing injury or death to persons KEEP GARAGE DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED See page 3 An improperly balanced door may not reverse when required and could result in severe injury or death Repairs to cables spring assemblies and other hardware must be made by a professional garage door person Disconnect the electric power from the garage door opener before making any repairs or removing the cov
37. ice Adjust if necessary See page 7 Check to be sure door opens amp closes fully Once a Year Adjust limits and or force if necessary See pages Oil door rollers bearings and hinges The opener 24 and 25 does not require additional lubrication Do not Repeat the safety reverse test Make any grease the door tracks necessary adjustments See page 26 Operation of Your Opener Weak or broken springs could allow an open Activate the opener with any of the following The Remote Control Transmitter Hold push button down until the door starts to move The Door Control Hold push bar down until the door starts to move e The Outside Keylock or Keyless Entry See Accessories When the opener is activated with the Safety Reversing Sensor installed and correctly aligned 1 If open the door will close If closed it will open 2 If closing the door will reverse 3 If opening the door will stop allowing space for entry and exit of pets and for fresh air 4 If the door has been stopped in a partially open position it will close 5 If obstructed while closing the door will reverse If obstructed while opening the door will stop 7 The garage door will reverse in the closing cycle and the opener light will blink for 5 seconds when the invisible beam is broken If fully open the door will not close when the beam is broken The sensor has no effect in the opening cycle If the sensor is not
38. installed or is not aligned correctly the door won t close from any remote control transmitter However you can close the door with the Door Control the Outside Keylock or Keyless Entry if you activate them until down travel is complete If you release them too soon the door will reverse The Opener Light will turn on under the following conditions When the opener is initially plugged in when the power is interrupted when the opener is activated It will turn off automatically after 4 1 2 minutes or provide constant light when the Light feature on the Multi Function Door Control is activated Bulb size is 75 watts maximum SECURITY models Light will also turn on when someone walks through the open garage door o Operation of the 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 while it s opening 28 door to fall either rapidly or unexpectedly resulting in serious injury death or property damage If possible use the manual release rope and handle only when the door is fully closed 4 mM To open the door jz iz eed manually Fel im The door should be fully Trolley closed if possible Pull down on the red manual release handle and lift the door manually To reconnect the door to the opener press the vanua ease Door Control push bar Handle Pull Down Manual disconnect position The l
39. kwise 5 1 2 turns 5 complete turns e Press the Door Control button The trolley will e Press the Door Control button The trolley will travel travel to the fully open position to the fully closed position e Manually raise the door to the open position e Manually close the door and lift the door arm to the parallel to the floor and lift the door arm to the trolley The arm should touch the trolley just ahead trolley The arm should touch the trolley just in of the door arm connector hole Refer to the fully back of the door arm connector hole Refer to the closed trolley door arm positions in the illustration If fully open trolley door arm positions in the the arm is behind the connector hole adjust the illustration If the arm does not extend far enough limit further One full turn equals 2 of trolley travel adjust the limit further One full turn equals 2 of trolley travel Connect the door arm to the trolley e Close the door and join the curved arm to the connector hole in the trolley with the remaining clevis pin It may be necessary to lift the door slightly to make the connection e Secure with a ring fastener e Run the opener through a complete travel cycle If the door has a slight backward slant in full open position as shown in the illustration decrease the UP limit until the door is parallel to the floor Adjustment Section Pages 24 26 Improper adjustment of the travel limits will interfere with the pro
40. ly hardware kit includes screws not designated by a number in illustration 41A2825 Accessories Available For Your Opener Model 1702 Outside Quick Release Required for a garage with NO access door Outside Keylock Opens the garage door automatically from outside when remote control is not handy 8 foot Complete Rail To allow an 8 foot door to open fully 10 foot Complete Rail To allow a 10 foot door to open fully Extension Brackets Optional For safety sensor installation onto the wall or floor Multi Function Door Control Panel Provides a Lock Feature which prevents operation of garage door opener from portable remotes and a Light Feature for constant light SECURITY Keyless Entry Enables homeowner to operate garage door opener from outside by entering code on specially designed keyboard Also can add a temporary pass code for visitors or service persons This temporary code can be limited to a programmable number of hours or entries Model 971LM Model 972LM Model 973LM SECURITY Single Function Remote Control Includes visor clip SECURITY 2 Channel Remote Control Includes visor clip SECURITY 3 Channel Remote Control Includes visor clip SS Model 974LM SECURITY 4 Channel Remote Control Includes visor clip SECURITY 3 Channel Mini Remote Control With key ring and Velco fastening strip Motion Detecting Door Control Panel Multi functio
41. mitation or exclusion may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province LIMITED WARRANTY ON MOTOR The motor is warranted to be free from any defect in materials and or workmanship for a period of 24 full months 2 years from the date of purchase E aaa aaa O 2000 The Chamberlain Group Inc 114A2289C All Rights Reserved Printed in Mexico
42. n door control with motion sensor that automatically turns opener lights on for 5 minutes when it detects a person entering the garage Sensor can be easily deactivated when desired To Add the Keyless Entry We recommend that you program your code before you install the Keyless Entry You will not need assistance and you can test the reception at the mounting location before installation 1 Choose a 4 digit code using numbers from 0 to 9 a number can be used more than once for example 4 0 4 1 2 Press the four buttons for the code then press and hold the Enter button The indicator light on the door opener panel will blink 3 Press and release the Smart learn button on the opener panel After the opener light flashes release the Enter button 34 Test by pressing the the code then press Enter The door should begin to move You may also program the Keyless Entry from the Multi Function Door Control as follows 1 With the door closed enter the four digit code desired then press and hold Enter 2 Press and hold the light button on the door control 3 Press and hold the door control push bar 4 After the opener light flashes release all buttons Access Door Outside Quick Release ACCESSOLY cccccccccseeceeescsneeeeeeeaaeeeeeseaeeeesecaaeeeeessaeeeeeseeaaes 31 34 Ch in TensSiON acacia sea aa ai ea a aan aaa alee ve aa eo 4 7 31 Electrical Safety WATMINOS 0002000 A A bt dd 2 7
43. ockout feature prevents the trolley from reconnecting auto matically Pull the red manual release handle down and back toward the opener The door can then be raised and lowered manually as often as necessary To disengage the Lockout Feature pull the manual handle straight down The trolley will reconnect on the next UP or DOWN operation Manual Release Handle Pull Down amp Back Towards Opener Lockout position Receiver and Remote Control Programming SECURITY Your garage door opener receiver and remote control transmitter have been set at the factory to a matching code The door will open when you press the remote control push button The code between the remote control and the receiver changes with each use randomly accessing over 100 billion new codes Your SECURITY opener will operate with e several SECURITY remote controls with yellow indicator lights utilizing up to 8 functions one Keyless Entry System with SECURITY logo Follow the instructions below to program your opener to match any additional remotes you may purchase See Accessories on page 34 To Add A Remote Control Press and hold the remote control push button See Figure 1 2 Then press and release the Smart learn button on the back panel of the opener in Figure 2 The indicator light on the panel will begin to blink and the opener light will flash once 3 Release the remote push button Now the opener will op
44. open and close the door If the door is binding call for garage door service If the door is not binding or unbalanced adjust the DOWN close force See Adjustment Step 2 Adjustment Step 2 Adjust the Force Force adjustment controls are located on the back panel of the opener Force adjustment settings regulate the amount of power required to open and close the door The door will stop in the up direction if anything interferes with its travel The door will reverse in the down direction if anything interferes with its travel including binding or unbalanced doors If the forces are set too light door travel may be interrupted by nuisance reversals in the down direction and stops in the up direction Weather conditions can affect the door movement so occasional adjustment may be needed The 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 Adjustment Label Too much force on the door will interfere with the proper operation of the safety reverse system The door might not reverse properly when required and could seriously injure or kill someone under it Do not increase the force beyond the minimum required to close the door Do not use the force adjustments to compensate for a binding or sticking garage door Test the safety reverse system following all adjustments to force levels See page 26
45. opener doesn t operate from either the door control or the remote control Having a Problem Probable Cause amp Solution Does the opener have electric power Plug a lamp into the outlet If it doesn t light check the fuse box or the circuit breaker Some outlets are controlled by a wall switch Have you disabled all door locks Review installation instruction warnings on Page 7 Is there a build up of ice or snow under the door The door may be frozen to the ground Remove any restriction The garage door spring may be broken Have it replaced Repeated operation may have tripped the overload protector in the motor Wait 15 minutes Try again Opener operates from 1 ls the door control push bar lit If not Remove the bell wire from the opener terminal remote control but not from door control 2 screws 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 Are the wiring connections correct Review Step 6 page 14 The door operates from the door control but not from the remote control The remote control has short range Opener noise is disturbing in living quarters of home 1 Is the door push bar flashing If your model has the Multi Function Lock feature turn it off Your opener needs to re le
46. or Do not wear watches rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing an opener Jewelry or loose clothing can be caught in the mechanism of the garage door or the opener Installation Section Pages 8 23 Installation Step 1 A WARNING Determine Header Bracket Location Installation procedures vary according to garage lf the header bracket is not rigidly fastened to door types Follow the instructions which apply to a structural support on the header wall or your door ceiling the safety reverse system may not work properly see page 26 The door might not reverse when required and could cause serious injury or death SECTIONAL Doors and The garage door springs cables pulleys ONE PIECE Door With Track brackets and their hardware are under extreme tension Do not attempt to loosen move or adjust them yourself Serious personal injury or death could result Call for professional garage door service i __ Finished __ Vertical Ceiling Guideline e Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of the garage door Extend the line onto the header wall above the door Remember you can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet to the left or right of the door center only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the way or you can attach it to the ceiling refer to page 10 when clearance is minimal It may be mounted on the wall upside down if necessary to gain approximately 1
47. or align the receiving eye no apparent reason See page 19 and opener lights blink for 5 seconds after reversing The opener light doesn t turn on Replace the light bulbs 75 watts maximum Use a standard neck garage door opener bulb if regular bulb burns out doesn t turn off Is the Light feature on Turn it off The opener strains or The door may be out of balance or the springs are broken Close the door and use the maximum force is needed to operate door The opener motor hums briefly then won t work manual release to disconnect the trolley Open and close the door manually A properly balanced door will stay in any point of travel while being supported entirely by its springs If it does not disconnect the opener and call a professional garage door serviceman Do not increase the force to operate the opener 1 The garage door springs are broken See above 2 If the problem occurs on the first operation of the opener door may be locked Disable the door lock If the chain was removed and reinstalled the motor may be out of phase Remove the chain cycle the motor to the down position Observe the drive sprocket When it turns in a clockwise direction and stops in the down position reinstall the chain Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete The opener won t operate due to power failure The chain droops or sags 1 Use the manual release to disconnect the trolley The
48. per operation of the Adjustment Step 1 Adjust the UP and DOWN Limits Do not make any limit adjustments until the Safety Reversing Sensors are completely installed Limit adjustment settings regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down The door will stop in the up direction if anything interferes with door travel The door will reverse in the down direction if anything interferes with the door travel including binding or unbalanced doors To operate the opener press the Door Control button Run the opener through a complete travel cycle e Does the door open and close completely e Does the door stay closed and not reverse unintentionally when fully closed If your door passes both of these tests no limit adjustments are necessary unless the reversing test fails see page 26 Adjustment procedures are outlined below Run the opener through a complete travel cycle after each adjustment Repeated operation of the opener during adjustment procedures may cause the motor to overheat and shut off Simply wait 15 minutes and try again Read the procedures carefully before continuing on to Adjustment Step 2 Use a screwdriver to make limit adjustments safety reverse system The door might not reverse when required and could seriously injure or kill someone under it Test the safety reverse system following all adjustments to the travel limits See page 26 Protection Bolt Left Side
49. stened to a solid surface such as the wall framing Extension brackets see accessories are available if needed If installing in masonry construction add a piece of wood at each location to avoid drilling extra holes in masonry if repositioning is necessary The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed No part of the garage door or door tracks springs hinges rollers or other hardware may interrupt the beam while the door is closing PP ab lt D Sensor Beam 4 6 max above floor PP db lt D Sensor Beam 4 6 max above floor Invisible Light Beam Protection Area Figure 1 Facing the door from inside the garage 17 Installation Step 10 Install the Safety Reversing Sensor Receiving and Sending Eyes INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is disconnected Install and align the brackets so the sensors will face each other across the garage door with the beam from 4 6 above the floor They may be installed in one of three ways as follows Garage door track installation preferred e Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each door track with the curved arms facing the door Snap into place against the side of the track It should lie flush with the lip hugging the back edge of the track as shown in Figure 2 If your door track will not support the bracket securely w
50. stments until the door completes a close cycle After each adjustment run the opener through a complete travel cycle Do not increase the force beyond the minimum amount required to close the door Adjustment Step 3 Test The Protector System e Press the remote control push button to open the door e Place the opener carton in the path of the door e Press the remote control push button to close the door The door will not move more than an inch and the opener light will flash for 5 seconds Professional service is required if the opener closes the door when the safety reversing sensor is obstructed The garage door opener will not close from a remote if the indicator light in either sensor is off alerting you to the fact that the sensor is misaligned or obstructed The garage door can be closed by pressing and holding the door control button until down travel is completed Adjustment Step 4 Test the Safety Reverse System Test e With the door fully open place a one inch board or a 2x4 laid flat on the floor centered under the garage door e Operate the door in the down direction The door must reverse on striking the obstruction Adjustment If the door stops on the obstruction it is not traveling far enough in the down direction e Increase the DOWN limit by turning the DOWN limit adjustment screw counterclockwise 1 4 turn e Repeat the test On a sectional door make sure limit
51. t Follow instructions which apply to your door type To prevent damage to steel aluminum as illustrated below or on page 21 fiberglass or glass panel doors always reinforce the inside of the door both vertically and horizontally with angle iron A horizontal brace should be long enough to be secured to 2 vertical supports A vertical brace should cover the height of the top panel The illustration shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal brace For the vertical brace 2 pieces of angle iron are used to create a U shaped support The best solution is to check with your garage door manufacturer for an opener installation door reinforcement kit SECTIONAL Door Installation Procedure Header Bracket Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors fiberglass aluminum steel H doors with glass panel etc Figure 1 of i Vertical SS Reinforcement Ear OO Vertical SS Guideline lo Door Wi SSS D Bracket H e b Location l eo o L Carriage Bolt L 5 16 18x2 1 2 O Vertical Guideline Door A E o ay Inside Edge A HS of Door or A 10 a NW e Center the door bracket on the previously marked vertical guideline used for the header bracket installation Note correct UP placement as stamped
52. t point of travel as shown Measure the distance from the top of the door to the floor Subtract the actual height of the door Add 8 to the remainder See Example e Close the door and draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall at the determined height If the total number of inches exceeds the height available in your garage use the maximum height possible or refer to page 10 for ceiling installation Proceed to Step 2 page 10 Vertical Centerline a Unfinished Ceiling ee upports Vertical Centerline of Garage Door OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Header Highest Point Wall of Travel Distance One piece door without track pivot hardware EXAMPLE Distance from top of door at highest point of travel to floor 92 Actual height of door vecina iO Remainder ion ld ti 4 Add a adi 8 Bracket height on header wall 12 Measure UP from top of CLOSED door z You can attach the header bracket either to the Installation Step 2 wall above the garage door or to the ceiling Install the Header Bracket Follow the instructions which will work best for your particular requirements Fasten the Header Bracket to the Wall e Center the bracket on the vertical guideline with e Mark either set of bracket holes do not use the the bottom edge of the bracket on th
53. t where the garage door is visible Do not allow children to operate the push button or the remote control transmitters A moving garage door could injure someone under it Activate the opener only when the door is properly adjusted you can see it clearly and there are no obstructions to door travel Do NOT connect the power and operate the opener at this time The trolley will travel to the full open position but will not return to the close position until the sensor beam is connected and properly aligned See Safety Reversing Sensor Instructions beginning on page 17 Outside Keylock Accessory Connections To opener terminal screws white to 2 white red to 1 2 Conductor Bell Wire Control Terminal Screws Opener Terminal Screws Back Panel Antenna of Opener Installation Step 7 Install the Light and the Lens Install the light e Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in the socket The light will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4 1 2 minutes when power is connected Then the light will turn OFF e If the bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration replace with a standard neck Garage Door Opener bulb Install the lens e Locate and loosen approximately 1 8 the two screws near top of opener front panel Position lens against panel with slotted tabs directly below screws Slide lens up to seat tabs behind screws Snap
54. ur opener Installation safety instructions Maintenance schedule Determine header bracket location Operation of your opener Sectional door Receiver amp remote control programming One piece door Having a problem Install header bracket Repair parts rail assembly Attach T rail to header bracket Repair parts installation Position the opener Repair parts opener assembly Hang the opener Accessories Install the door control Install the light and lens How to order repair parts Attach manual release rope and handle Warranty Start by reviewing these important safety alert symbols When you see these safety symbols on the following pages they will alert you to the possibility of serious injuries or death if you do not comply with the corresponding instructions The hazard may come from something mechanical or from electric shock Read the instructions carefully Mechanical Electrical When you see this safety symbol on the following pages it will alert you to the possibility of damage to your garage door and or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the corresponding instructions Read the instructions carefully This garage door opener is designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed operated maintained and tested in strict accordance with the safety instructions contained in this manual You ll Need Tools During assembly installation and adjustment of the opener instructions will call for han
55. vided with light Extension Bracket Lens Figure 4 FLOOR MOUNT Right Side Lens Indicator Sensor light Bracket gt Provided with Extension Bracket Attach with concrete anchors dd not provided Provided with Extension Optional Extension Bracket Bracket MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY SENSORS Figure 5 e Slide a 1 4 20x1 2 carriage bolt head into the slot on each sensor Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to brackets with lenses pointing toward each other across the door Be sure the lens is not obstructed Q by a bracket extension See Figure 5 1 4 20x1 2 Finger tighten the wing nuts Carriage bolt e Run the wires from both sensors to the opener Use insulated staples to secure wire to wall and ceiling TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY SENSORS Strip 1 4 of insulation from each set of wires Separate white and white black wires sufficiently to connect to the opener terminal screws white to 2 1 If the sending eye indicator light does not glow steadily after installation check for and white black to 3 e Electric power to the opener A short in the white or white black wires These ALIGNING THE SAFETY SENSORS can occur at staples or at screw terminal e Plug in the opener The indicator lights in both the connections sending and receiving eyes will glow steadily if e Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener wiring connections and alignment are correct The sending eye orang
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