Garage Door Opener Model 2500: Owner's Manual
Garage Door Opener Model 2500: Owner's Manual
Garage Door Opener Model 2500: Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System® is connected
and properly aligned.
■ Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
■ The model number label is located on the front of your opener.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 2-5 Adjustment 24-26
Safety symbol review and signal word review ............2 Program the travel limits ...........................................24
Preparing your garage door ........................................3 Adjust the force .........................................................25
Tools ............................................................................3 Test the safety reversal system.................................26
Planning .....................................................................4 Test the Protector System® ........................................26
Carton inventory ..........................................................5 Operation 27-30
Hardware inventory .....................................................5 Operation safety instructions.....................................27
Assembly 6-7 Using your garage door opener ................................27
Fasten rail to the motor unit ........................................6 Using the door control ...............................................28
Set the belt tension .....................................................6 To open the door manually........................................28
Attach the belt cap retainer .........................................7 Care of your garage door opener..............................29
Installation 7-23 Having a problem?...............................................29-30
Installation safety instructions .....................................7 Programming 31-32
Determine the header bracket location....................8-9 To add a hand-held remote control ...........................31
Install the header bracket..........................................10 To erase all codes .....................................................31
Attach the rail to the header bracket .........................11 3-Channel remotes....................................................31
Position the opener ...................................................12 To add or change a Keyless Entry PIN .....................32
Hang the opener .......................................................13 Repair Parts 33-34
Install the door control...............................................14 Rail assembly parts...................................................33
Install the lights and lens...........................................15 Installation parts ........................................................33
Attach the emergency release rope and handle .......15 Motor unit assembly parts .........................................34
Electrical requirements..............................................16
Install the Protector System® ................................17-19
Accessories 35
Fasten the door bracket .......................................20-21 Repair Parts and Service 36
Connect the door arm to the trolley .....................22-23 Warranty 36
INTRODUCTION
Safety Symbol Review
This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated,
maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warnings contained in this manual.
2
Preparing your garage door
WARNING
Before you begin:
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
• Disable locks.
• ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if
• Remove any ropes connected to garage door. CAUTION
garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An
• Complete the following test to make sure your unbalanced garage door may not reverse when
garage door is balanced and is not sticking or required.
binding: • NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door
1. Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, all
the door. If balanced, it should stay in place, of which are under EXTREME tension.
supported entirely by its springs. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to
garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage
2. Raise and lower the door to see if there is any
binding or sticking.
WARNING
door opener to avoid entanglement.
If your door binds, sticks, or is out of balance, call
a trained door systems technician.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to garage door and opener:
• ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating
the opener.
• ONLY operate garage door opener at 120V, 60 Hz to
avoid malfunction and damage.
Sectional Door
One-Piece Door
Tools needed
During assembly, installation and adjustment of the
opener, instructions will call for hand tools as
illustrated below.
Pencil
Carpenter's 1 2
Level
Hack Saw
Tape Measure
Wire Cutters
3
Planning
Identify the type and height of your garage door. Survey your garage area to see if any of the conditions below
apply to your installation. Additional materials may be required. You may find it helpful to refer back to this page
as you proceed with the installation of your opener.
Header Wall
Motor unit
Extension Spring
OR Torsion Spring
Wall-mounted
Access Door Door Control
———
Door
Center
———
——
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Gap between floor
Safety and bottom of door must not exceed 1/4".
Reversing Sensor
Rail
Header Wall
Wall-mounted
Door Control
Access Door
Access
Door
Safety
Reversing
Gap between floor Sensor Safety
and bottom of door Reversing
Safety Reversing Sensor must not exceed 1/4". Gap between floor Sensor
and bottom of door
Safety must not exceed 1/4".
Reversing Sensor
4
Carton Inventory
Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons model purchased. If anything is missing, carefully
which contain the motor unit and the parts illustrated check the packing material. Parts may be stuck in the
below. Note that accessories will depend on the foam. KEEP THE FOAM INTACT (see page 6.)
Remote Control
Transmitter Visor Clip
LOCK
LIGHT
SECURITY✚
3-Channel Remote Control Belt Cap Retainer
Multi-Function
Door Control Panel
Model 79LM
Styrofoam
NL
Y 2-Conductor Bell Wire
G
MO
UN
TO
Light Lens White & White/Red
ILIN
CE
UP
Header Bracket
One-Piece Belt
T-rail
Door Bracket
Curved Door
Arm Section (2) Safety Reversing Sensors
(1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye)
with 2-Conductor White & White/Black
Bell Wire attached
Trolley
Straight Door
Belt Safety Labels Arm Section
Pulley Bracket and
Literature
Safety Sensor
Bracket (2)
Hardware Inventory
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WARNING
Foam Packaging
ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Set the Belt Tension
• By hand, thread the spring trolley nut on the threaded
shaft until it is finger tight against the trolley (Figure 1).
Do not use any tools.
Trolley
• Insert a screwdriver tip into one of the nut ring slots and Figure 2 Threaded
brace it firmly against the trolley (Figure 2). Nut Shaft
Ring
Trolley
Nut Ring
Slots
Trolley Trolley
Threaded
Shaft
Spring
Trolley Nut
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ASSEMBLY STEP 3 WARNING
Attach the Belt Cap Retainer To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers from
moving garage door opener:
• Position the belt cap retainer over the opener
sprocket so the two holes in cap align with the two
CAUTION
• ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating
holes in mounting plate. Attach with #8x3/8" hex opener.
screws provided. • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating.
You have now finished assembling your garage
door opener. Please read the following warnings
before proceeding to the installation section.
Hex Screws
#8x3/8"
Belt Cap
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Retainer
Opener Sprocket
Hex Screw
#8x3/8"
Mounting Plate
INSTALLATION
7
INSTALLATION STEP 1 Vertical Finished
Centerline Ceiling
Determine the Header Bracket Header
2x4 Structural
Location Wall
Supports
WARNING WARNING
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
• Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to
CAUTION
structural support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise WARNING
garage door might not reverse when required. DO NOT
install header bracket over drywall.
• Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting header Vertical
Centerline
bracket or 2x4 into masonry.
• NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door,
springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, all
of which are under EXTREME tension.
• ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if
garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An
unbalanced garage door might not reverse when
required.
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ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
Unfinished
1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical Ceiling
centerline of your garage door. Extend the line
Structural
onto the header wall above door, as shown. Supports
Header Wall
Vertical
If headroom clearance is minimal, you can install Centerline
the header bracket on the ceiling. See page 10. 2x4
Header Wall
Highest Point
of Travel
EXAMPLE
Distance from top of door
(at highest point of travel) to floor ...................... 92" Door
Actual height of door .......................................... -88"
Remainder.......................................................... 4"
Distance
Add ..................................................................... +8"
Bracket height on header wall............................ =12" Jamb
Hardware
(Measure UP from top of CLOSED door.)
Highest Point
of Travel
Header Wall
Distance
Door
Pivot
Floor
UP
UN
TO
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a 2x4 Header
structural support with the hardware provided. Structural Bracket
Support
Door Spring
Garage
Door
Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel Vertical
Lag Screw Centerline
5/16"-9 x 1-5/8"
6" Maximum
Door
Lag Screws
Spring
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Ceiling Mounting Holes
UP Header Wall
The nail hole is for
positioning only.
You must use lag screws
to mount the header bracket. Garage Door
Vertical
Centerline
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INSTALLATION STEP 3
Attach the T-Rail to the Header
Bracket
• Position the opener on the garage floor below the
header bracket. Use packing material as a
protective base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the
way you’ll need help. Have someone hold the
opener securely on a temporary support to allow
Header Wall the rail to clear the spring.
Header Bracket • Position the rail bracket against the header
Belt Pulley Bracket
bracket.
• Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin
as shown.
• Insert a ring fastener to secure.
T-Rail
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4"
Belt Pulley
Bracket
T-Rail
Garage
Door
Foam Packaging
Opener Carton or
Temporary
Support
Clevis Pin
5/16" x 2-3/4" Ring Fastener
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WARNING
Trolley
Release Arm
Trolley
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INSTALLATION STEP 5 WARNING
Hang the Opener To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling
garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural
Three representative installations are shown. Yours
may be different. Hanging brackets should be
CAUTION
supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used
if installing any brackets into masonry.
angled, Figure 1, to provide rigid support. On
finished ceilings, Figure 2, attach a sturdy metal
bracket to structural supports before installing the
Figure 1
opener. This bracket and fastening hardware are not Structural
Supports
provided.
Existing brackets from a previous installation may be
fastened to the sides of the motor unit as in Figures Lag Screws
1 and 2, or to the mounting tabs as shown in 5/16"- 18x1-7/8"
Figure 3. Then continue with step 5 below.
Measure
Distance
Preferred range of
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE bracket placement
Figure 3
Existing Brackets
Lag Screw 5/16"-18x1-7/8"
Bracket
Hex Bolt (Provided)
5/16"-18x7/8" Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16"
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WARNING WARNING
CAUTION STEP 6
INSTALLATION WARNING
Install the Door Control To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from
electrocution:
Locate door control within sight of the door at a • Be sure power is not connected BEFORE installing door
minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot control.
reach, and away from moving parts of the door and • Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires.
door hardware. The installation surface must be To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a
smooth and flat. If installing into drywall (Figure 1), closing garage door:
drill 5/32" holes and use anchors provided. For pre- • Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach
wired installations (as in new home construction), it of children at a minimum height of 5 feet, and away from all
may be mounted to a single gang box (Figure 2). moving parts of door.
NOTE: After installation, a green or amber indicator • NEVER permit children to operate or play with door control
light behind the cover will indicate proper connection. push buttons or remote control transmitters.
If not lit, the Lock and Light features will not function • Activate door ONLY when it can be seen clearly, is properly
(reverse wires to correct). adjusted, and there are no obstructions to door travel.
1. Strip 7/16" of insulation from one end of bell wire • ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely closed.
and connect to the two screw terminals on back of NEVER permit anyone to cross path of closing garage door.
door control by color: white wire to WHT and
white/red wire to the RED (Figure 3).
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
2. Remove white cover by gently prying on a side
corner near the top of the cover with a small flat
head screwdriver (Figure 4). Fasten with Screw 6AB x 1-1/4" Insulated
6ABx1-1/4"self-tapping screws (drywall installation) (drywall installation) Staples
NOTE: The push bar may stick if the door control is To Replace
24 Volt
Insert Bottom Tabs First To Replace
not mounted on a smooth surface. If a click is not Insert Bottom Tabs First
Bell Wire
heard when pressing the push bar, loosen the two
mounting screws or relocate the door control to a
smoother surface. Figure 3 MULTI-FUNCTION Figure 4 REMOVE COVER
DOOR CONTROL (BACK)
3. (Standard installation only) Run bell wire up wall
Top Mounting Hole
and across ceiling to motor unit. Use insulated
staples to secure wire in several places. Do not Terminal
Screws
pierce wire with a staple, creating a short or open
circuit. LOCK
4. Strip 7/16" of insulation from end of bell wire. Bottom Mounting Hole
Connect bell wire to the quick-connect terminals as
follows: white to white and white/red to red (Figure 5).
Figure 5
5. Use tacks or staples to permanently attach Door Control
Connections
entrapment warning label to wall near door control, To release wire, push in
and manual release/safety reverse test label tab with screwdriver tip
in a prominent location on inside of garage
door.
NOTE: DO NOT connect the power and
operate the opener at this time. The trolley will 7/16"
Red White Grey
travel to the full open position but will not return Strip wire 7/16"
to the close position until the sensor beam is
connected and properly aligned. See Safety
Reversing Sensor Instructions beginning on page 17.
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INSTALLATION STEP 7 Release Tab
Lens
Install the Lights and Lens
Press the release tabs on both sides of lens. Gently
rotate lens back and downward until the lens hinge Lens Hinge
is in the fully open position. Do not remove the lens. Release
Tab Slot
• Install up to a 100 watt maximum light bulb in each
socket. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for
approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is
connected. Then the lights will turn OFF.
• Reverse the procedure to close the lens. Lens Hinge Slots
Trolley Trolley
Release Arm
Rope
NOT
ICE
Emergency
Overhand Release Handle
Knot
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WARNING STEP 9
INSTALLATION WARNING
Electrical Requirements To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from
electrocution or fire:
CAUTION
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
opener at this time.
WARNING
• Be sure power is not connected to the opener, and
disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door establish permanent wiring connection.
opener has a grounding type plug with a third • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in
grounding pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding compliance with all local electrical and building codes.
type outlet. If the plug doesn't fit into the outlet you
• NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or
have, contact a qualified electrician to install the change plug in any way to make it fit outlet. Be sure
proper outlet. the opener is grounded.
RIGHT WRONG
grounded.
• Reinstall the cover.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
opener at this time.
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INSTALLATION STEP 10 WARNING
Install the Protector System ®
• Be sure power is not connected to the garage door
The safety reversing sensor must be connected opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor.
and aligned correctly before the garage door CAUTION
• To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing
opener will move in the down direction. This is a garage door:
required safety device and cannot be disabled. – Correctly connect and align the safety reversing
sensor. This required safety device MUST NOT be
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY disabled.
REVERSING SENSOR – Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is NO
When properly connected and aligned, the safety HIGHER than 6" above garage floor.
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 If it is necessary to mount the units on the wall, the
position, and the opener lights will flash 10 times. brackets must be securely fastened to a solid
The units must be installed inside the garage so that surface such as the wall framing. Extension brackets
the sending and receiving eyes face each other (see accessories) are available if needed. If
across the door, no more than 6" above the floor. installing in masonry construction, add a piece of
Either can be installed on the left or right of the door wood at each location to avoid drilling extra holes in
as long as the sun never shines directly into the masonry if repositioning is necessary.
receiving eye lens. The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed.
The mounting brackets are designed to clip onto the No part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs,
track of sectional garage doors without additional hinges, rollers or other hardware) may interrupt the
hardware. beam while the door is closing.
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INSTALLING THE BRACKETS
Figure 1 Door Track Mount (Right Side)
Be sure power to the opener is disconnected. DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
Install and align the brackets so the sensors will face
each other across the garage door, with the beam no Door
higher than 6" above the floor. They may be installed Track
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MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY SENSORS Figure 4
• Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot
Wing nut
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
by a bracket extension (Figure 4). Carriage bolt
• Finger tighten the wing nuts. 1/4"-20x1/2"
Lens
• Run the wires from both sensors to the opener. Use
insulated staples to secure wire to wall and ceiling. TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY SENSORS
• Strip 7/16" of insulation from each set of wires. 1. If the sending eye indicator light does not glow
Separate white and white/black wires sufficiently to steadily after installation, check for:
connect to the opener quick-connect terminals: white
to white and white/black to grey (Figure 5). • 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 opener connections.
• Plug in the opener. The indicator lights in both the • Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener.
sending and receiving eyes will glow steadily if
• A broken wire.
wiring connections and alignment are correct.
2. If the sending eye indicator light glows steadily but
The sending eye orange indicator light will glow
the receiving eye indicator light doesn't:
regardless of alignment or obstruction. If the green
indicator light in the receiving eye is off, dim, or • Check alignment.
flickering (and the invisible light beam path is not • Check for an open wire to the receiving eye.
obstructed), alignment is required. 3. If the receiving eye indicator light is dim, realign
• Loosen the sending eye wing nut and readjust, either sensor.
aiming directly at the receiving eye. Lock in place. NOTE: When the invisible beam path is obstructed
• Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust sensor or misaligned while the door is closing, the door will
until it receives the sender’s beam. When the green reverse. If the door is already open, it will not close.
indicator light glows steadily, tighten the wing nut. The opener lights will blink 10 times. (If bulbs are not
installed, 10 clicks can be heard.) See page 17.
Connect Wire to
Figure 5 Quick-Connect Terminals
Finished
Bell Wire Ceiling
Sensor
Connections
Bell Wire Red White/black
White wire
wire
Quick-Connect Terminals
Sensor
Invisible Light Beam
Sensor Protection Area
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WARNING
2. Position the top edge of the bracket 2"-4" below Vertical Vertical
the top edge of the door, OR directly below any Reinforcement Centerline
structural support across the top of the door.
Bolt
3. Mark, drill holes and install as follows, depending Vertical
5/16"-18x2"
Centerline
on your door’s construction: UP
Metal or light weight doors using a vertical angle Door
Bracket
iron brace between the door panel support and UP
the door bracket: Lock Washer
Door 5/16" Nut
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket Bracket 5/16"-18
Self-Threading
using the two 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws. Screw Figure 2B
(Figure 2A) 1/4"-14x5/8"
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
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ONE-PIECE DOORS
Please read and comply with the warnings and
reinforcement instructions on the previous page.
They apply to one-piece doors also.
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Door Top of Door
Header Wall
Finished Ceiling Bracket (Inside
2x4 Support
Garage)
Top Edge
of Door
Header
Bracket
Optional
Placement
Door
Bracket
METAL DOOR
Optional
Placement
Carriage Bolt
5/16"x2"
(Not provided)
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INSTALLATION STEP 12 Inner Trolley
Connect Door Arm to Trolley
Outer Trolley
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as
illustrated below and on the following page.
SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY Clevis Pin
Ring 5/16"x1"
Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the Fastener
emergency 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.
Door
• Figure 1: Bracket
Straight
– Fasten straight door arm section to outer trolley Door Arm
with the 5/16"x1" clevis pin. Secure the Curved
connection with a ring fastener. Door Arm
Clevis Pin
– Fasten curved section to the door bracket in the 5/16"x1-1/4"
same way, using the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin.
• Figure 2: Figure 1
– Bring arm sections together. Find two pairs of
holes that line up and join sections. Select holes
as far apart as possible to increase door arm
rigidity.
• Figure 3, Hole alignment alternative:
– If holes in curved arm are above holes in straight
arm, disconnect straight arm. Cut about 6" from Lock
the solid end. Reconnect to trolley with cut end Washers
down as shown. 5/16"
Lock
Washers
5/16"
Nuts
Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16" Ring Fastener 5/16"-18
Bolts
Clevis Pin Clevis Pin Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
5/16"x1" (Trolley) 5/16"x1-1/4" (Door Bracket) 5/16"-18x7/8"
Figure 3
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ALL ONE-PIECE DOORS
1. Assemble the Door Arm:
• Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections
together to the longest possible length (with a 2
Door
or 3 hole overlap). Bracket Ring
• Make sure the garage door is fully closed. Fastener
Nuts
Connect the straight door arm section to the door Lock 5/16"-18
Washers
bracket with the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin. 5/16"
Clevis Pin Straight
• Secure with a ring fastener. 5/16"x1-1/4" Arm
• Pull the emergency release handle, Bolts
disconnecting the outer trolley from the inner 5/16"-18x7/8 Curved
Door Arm
trolley by pulling straight down on the emergency
release handle and sliding the outer trolley back
toward the motor unit.
• Connect the curved door arm section to the
trolley using the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin and ring
fastener.
Fully Closed
Trolley
Door Arm
Connector Hole
Door Arm
Closed
Door
Fully Open
Trolley
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ADJUSTMENT 1 WARNING
Program the travel limits
Without a properly installed safety reversal system,
persons (particularly small children) could be
Travel limits regulate the points at which the
door will stop when moving up or down. Follow
CAUTION
SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage
the steps below to set the desired up limit. The door.
down limit will be set automatically during step 5. • Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will
During this step, use the remote control shipped interfere with proper operation of safety reversal
with your opener. Any other remote will not work system.
until its code is programmed into your opener’s • If one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the
receiver (see “Programming”). other control may also need adjustment.
• After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal
system MUST be tested. Door MUST reverse on
contact with one-inch high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on
1. Activate the door using the door control or the floor. WARNING
remote. The trolley will reconnect and the door will
open between 4 and 5 feet.
2.Use the two buttons (1), (2) on the control panel to CAUTION
place the opener into limit setting mode:
Press and hold the “Learn” button (2) while you To prevent damage to vehicles, be sure fully open door
press the “Limit” button on the left (1), then release provides adequate clearance.
both buttons. The indicator light (3) will blink slowly.
The opener is now in limit learn mode.
3. Press the left button (1) until the door travels up to
the desired limit. If the door goes above the
desired up limit, press the right button (2) to lower
it. Check to be sure the door is high enough for
your vehicle. Adjust if necessary, using both
buttons.
4. Place a one-inch board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the Force
Adjustment
floor, centered under the garage door.
5. Press the remote (4) or door control push button.
The door will travel down, touch the board, then
reverse and stop in the up limit position. The
indicator light will stop blinking and turn off. The
opener has learned the up and down limits.
Antenna Indicator Light (3)
Remove the wood board.
During step 5, if the door reverses before touching Limit Button (1) Learn Button (2)
(Left) (Right)
the board, increase the down force (See “Force
Adjustment”), then repeat steps 1-5 above.
If the door stops before reaching the up limit,
increase the up force by small adjustments until it
reaches the up limit. (See “Force Adjustment”).
Repeat step 5.
(4)
LOCK
LIGHT
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ADJUSTMENT STEP 2 WARNING
Adjust the Force Without a properly installed safety reversal system,
persons (particularly small children) could be
Force adjustment controls are located on the back
panel of the motor unit. Force adjustment settings
CAUTION
SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage
door.
regulate the amount of power required to open and
close the door. • Too much force on garage door will interfere with
proper operation of safety reversal system.
If the forces are set too light, door travel may be
• NEVER increase force beyond minimum amount
interrupted by nuisance reversals in the down required to close garage door.
direction and stops in the up direction. Weather
• NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for a
conditions can affect the door movement, so
binding or sticking garage door.
occasional adjustment may be needed.
• If one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the
The maximum force adjustment range is about other control may also need adjustment.
3/4 of a complete turn. Do not force controls
• After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal
beyond that point. Turn force adjustment controls system MUST be tested. Door MUST reverse on
with a screwdriver. contact with one-inch high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on
NOTE: If anything interferes with the door’s upward floor.
travel, it will stop. If anything interferes with the
door’s downward travel (including binding or
unbalanced doors), it will reverse.
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ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 WARNING
Test the Safety Reversal System Without a properly installed safety reversal system,
persons (particularly small children) could be
TEST CAUTION
SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage
• With the door fully open, place a one-inch board door.
(or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor, centered under the • Safety reversal system MUST be tested every month.
garage door. • If one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the
• Operate the door in the down direction. The door other control may also need adjustment.
must reverse on striking the obstruction. • After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal
system MUST be tested. Door MUST reverse on
ADJUST contact with one-inch high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on
• If the door stops on the obstruction, it is not the floor. AVERTISSEMENT
traveling far enough in the down direction. See
adjustment step 1.
NOTE: On a sectional door, make sure limit ATTENTION
adjustments do not force the door arm beyond a
straight up and down position. See the illustration
on page 22.
• Repeat the test.
• When the door reverses on the one-inch board,
remove the obstruction and run the opener through
3 or 4 complete travel cycles to test adjustment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECK:
Repeat Adjustment Steps 1, 2 and 3 after:
• Each adjustment of door arm length, limits, or
force controls.
• Any repair to or adjustment of the garage door
(including springs and hardware).
• Any repair to or buckling of the garage floor.
One-inch board (or a 2x4 laid flat)
• Any repair to or adjustment of the opener.
ADJUSTMENT STEP 4
Test the Protector System® WARNING
• Press the remote control push button to open the Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor,
door. persons (particularly small children) could be
• Place the opener carton in the path of the door.
CAUTION
SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage
door.
• Press the remote control push button to close the
door. The door will not move more than an inch,
and the opener lights will flash.
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). AVERTISSEMENT
If the opener closes the door when the safety
reversing sensor is obstructed (and the sensors
are no more than 6" above the floor), call for a ATTENTION
trained door systems technician.
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OPERATION
Using Your Garage Door Opener 6. If obstructed while opening, the door will stop.
7. If fully open, the door will not close when the beam
Your Security✚ opener and hand-held remote control is broken. The sensor has no effect in the opening
have been factory programmed to a matching code cycle.
which changes with each use, randomly accessing
If the sensor is not installed, or is misaligned, the
over 100 billion new codes. Your opener will operate
door won't close from a hand-held remote. However,
with several Security✚ remote controls utilizing up
you can close the door with the Door Control, the
to 8 functions, and one Security✚ Keyless Entry
Outside Keylock, or Keyless Entry, if you activate
System. If you purchase a new remote, or if you wish
them until down travel is complete. If you release
to deactivate any remote, follow the instructions in
them too soon, the door will reverse.
the Programming section.
The opener lights will turn on under the following
Activate your opener with any of the following:
conditions: when the opener is initially plugged in;
• The hand-held Remote Control: Hold the large when power is restored after interruption; when the
push button down until the door starts to move. opener is activated.
• The wall-mounted Door Control: Hold the push bar They will turn off automatically after 4-1/2 minutes or
down until the door starts to move. provide constant light when the Light feature on the
• The Keyless Entry (See Accessories) If provided Multi-Function Door Control is activated. Bulb size is
with your garage door opener, it must be 100 watts maximum.
programmed before use. See Programming.
Security✚ light feature: Lights will also turn on
When the opener is activated (with the safety when someone walks through the open garage door.
reversing sensor correctly installed and aligned) With a Multi-Function Door Control, this feature may
1. If open, the door will close. If closed, it will open. be turned off as follows: With the opener lights off,
2. If closing, the door will reverse. press and hold the light button for 10 seconds, until
3. If opening, the door will stop. the light goes on and off again. To restore this
feature, start with the opener lights on, then press
4. If the door has been stopped in a partially open and hold the light button for 10 seconds until the light
position, it will close. goes off, then on again.
5. If obstructed while closing, the door will reverse. If
the obstruction interrupts the sensor beam, the
opener lights will blink for five seconds.
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Using the Wall-Mounted B) To operate one door using all three buttons on the
Door Control hand-held remote:
You may program the remote to
THE MULTI-FUNCTION DOOR CONTROL open the door with the large Open
Press the push bar to open button, close it with the middle Close
button, and stop the door’s Stop
or close the door. Press Push Bar
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CARE OF YOUR OPENER
LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENTS: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Weather conditions may cause some minor changes Once a Month
in door operation requiring some re-adjustments, • Manually operate door. If it is unbalanced or
particularly during the first year of operation. binding, call a trained door systems technician.
Pages 24 and 25 refer to the limit and force • Check to be sure door opens & closes fully. Adjust
adjustments. Only a screwdriver is required. Follow limits and/or force if necessary. (See pages 24
the instructions carefully. and 25.)
UP DOWN • Repeat the safety reverse test. Make any
Force Force necessary adjustments. (See Adjustment Step 3.)
9 1 Once a Year
kg 7 3 kg
5
• Oil door rollers, bearings and hinges. The opener
does not require additional lubrication. Do not
FORCE CONTROLS grease the door tracks.
(BACK PANEL)
Repeat the safety reverse test (Adjustment
Step 3, page 26) after any adjustment of limits or
force.
THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY WARNING
The lithium battery should produce power for up to
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
5 years. To replace battery, use the • NEVER allow small children near batteries.
visor clip or screwdriver blade to
pry open the case as shown.
CAUTION
• If battery is swallowed, immediately notify doctor.
Insert battery positive side up.
NOTICE: To comply with FCC and or Industry Canada (IC) rules, adjustment or
Dispose of old battery properly. modifications of this receiver and/or transmitter are prohibited, except for changing the
code setting or replacing the battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
AVERTISSEMENT
HAVING A PROBLEM?
1. The opener doesn't operate from either the ATTENTION
3. The door operates from the Door Control, but
Door Control or the remote control: not from the remote control:
• Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp • Is the door push bar flashing? If your model has
into the outlet. If it doesn't light, check the fuse box the Lock feature, make sure it is off.
or the circuit breaker. (Some outlets are controlled • Program the opener to match the remote control
by a wall switch.) code. (Refer to instructions on the motor unit
• Have you disabled all door locks? Review panel.) Repeat with all remotes.
installation instruction warnings on page 7.
4. The remote control has short range:
• Is there a build-up of ice or snow under the door?
• Change the location of the remote control in your
The door may be frozen to the ground. Remove
car.
any restriction.
• The garage door spring may be broken. Have it • Check to be sure the antenna on the side or back
replaced. panel of motor unit extends fully downward.
• Some installations may have shorter range due to
2. Opener operates from the remote, but not from
a metal door, foil backed insulation, or metal
the Door Control:
garage siding.
• Is the door control lit? If not, reverse the wires. If
the opener runs, check for a faulty wire connection 5. Opener noise is disturbing in living quarters of
at the door control, a short under the staples, or a home:
broken wire. • If operational noise is a problem because of
• Are the wiring connections correct? Review proximity of the opener to the living quarters, the
Installation Step 6, page 14. Vibration Isolator Kit 41A3263 can be installed.
This kit was designed to minimize vibration to the
house and is easy to install.
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Having a Problem? (Continued)
6. The garage door opens and closes by itself: 11. The door reverses for no apparent reason and
• Be sure that all remote control push buttons are opener lights blink for 5 seconds after
off. reversing:
• Remove the bell wire from the door control • Check the safety reversing sensor. Remove any
terminals and operate from the remote only. If this obstruction or align the receiving eye. See
solves the problem, the door control is faulty Installation Step 10.
(replace), or there is an intermittent short on the 12. The opener lights don't turn on:
wire between the door control and the motor unit.
• Replace the light bulbs (100 watts maximum). Use
• Clear memory and re-program all remote controls. a standard neck garage door opener bulb if regular
7. The door doesn't open completely: bulb burns out.
• Is something obstructing the door? Is it out of 13. The opener lights don't turn off:
balance, or are the springs broken? Remove the • Is the Light feature on? Turn it off.
obstruction or repair the door.
14. The opener strains or maximum force is
• If the door is in good working order but now needed to operate door:
doesn't open all the way, increase the up force.
• The door may be out of balance or the springs
See Adjustment Step 2.
may be broken. Close the door and use the
• If the door opens at least 5 feet, the travel limits emergency release handle to disconnect the
may need to be adjusted. See Adjustment Step 1. trolley. Open and close the door manually. A
8. The door stops but doesn't close completely: properly balanced door will stay in any point of
• Review the travel limits adjustment procedures on travel while being supported entirely by its springs.
Adjustment Step 1. If it does not, disconnect the opener and call a
trained door systems technician. Do not increase
Repeat the safety reverse test after any adjustment
the force to operate the opener.
of door arm length, close force or down limit.
15. The opener motor hums briefly, then won't
9. The door opens but won't close:
work:
• If the opener lights blink, check the safety
• The garage door springs may be broken. See
reversing sensor. See Installation Step 10.
above.
• If the opener lights don’t blink and it is a new
• If the problem occurs on the first operation of the
installation, check the down force. See Adjustment
opener, door may be locked. Disable the door lock.
Step 2. For an existing installation, see below.
16. The opener won't operate due to power
Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment
failure:
is complete.
• Use the emergency release handle to disconnect
10. The door reverses for no apparent reason and the trolley. The door can be opened and closed
opener lights don’t blink: manually. When power is restored, press the Door
• Is something obstructing the door? Pull the Control push bar and trolley will automatically
emergency release handle. Operate the door reconnect (unless trolley is in lockout position.)
manually. If it is unbalanced or binding, call a See page 28.
trained door systems technician. • The Outside Quick Release accessory (for use on
• Clear any ice or snow from the garage floor area garages with no service door) disconnects the
where the door closes. trolley from outside the garage in case of power
• Review Adjustment Step 2. failure.
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.
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PROGRAMMING
Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate with your hand-held remote
control. The door will open and close when you press the large push button.
Below are instructions for programming your opener to operate with additional Security✚ remote controls.
LOCK
LIGHT
1. Press and release the “learn” 1. Press and hold the button on the
button on the motor unit. The hand-held remote* that you wish
learn indicator light will glow to operate your garage door.
steadily for 30 seconds.
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To Add or Change a Keyless Entry PIN
NOTE: Your new Keyless Entry must be programmed to operate your garage door opener.
USING THE “LEARN” BUTTON USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION DOOR CONTROL
LOCK
LIGHT
1. Press and release the “learn” NOTE: This method requires two people if the Keyless
button on motor unit. The learn Entry is already mounted outside the garage.
indicator light will glow steadily for
30 seconds.
1. Enter a four digit personal
2. Within 30 seconds, enter a four identification number (PIN) of your
digit personal identification choice on the keypad. Then press
number (PIN) of your choice on and hold ENTER.
the keypad. Then press and hold
the ENTER button. 2. While holding the ENTER button,
press and hold the LIGHT button
3. Release the button when the on the Multi-Function Door
motor unit lights blink. It has Control. LOCK
LIGHT
7
4
2
5
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 4A1008 Master link kit
2 41A5424 Belt pulley bracket
3 41B3869-1 Complete trolley assembly
4 109B33 Trolley clip
8 5 183B99 One-piece T-rail
6 41A5434-11 Full belt assembly
7 41B4103 Tensioner assembly
8 83A11-2 Rail grease
Installation Parts
6
2
5
3
NOT
ICE
4
KEY PART
8 NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
7 LIN
G
MO
UN
TO
NLY
1 41C494 Multi-function door control panel
CEI
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Motor Unit Assembly Parts
3
13
10 5
9
8
6
7
12
11
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ACCESSORIES
OPEN
adding additional sensor modules.
902LM/903LM 2 & 3 Door Multi-Function Wall
Control:
Ideal for homes with up to three
garage doors. Combine up to three 916LM Garage Door Monitor Sensor:
controls into one wall control panel for Additional accessory sensor for homes with
a neat compact appearance. multiple garage doors.
Enhanced functions include Lock
Feature to lock out outside radio
signals while you are away from
home and turn opener lights on or
off from the control panel.
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