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1. 14400005 ONLY lt E O o O o9 Post Bracket Motor Cable Six Conductor Say 40 feet 12 2 m Gate Operator on ENEE ENE E EE LE NND IEEE ne eT OR Lock Washer 3 8 3 Hairpin Clip 2 p INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS This model is intended for use in vehicular swing gate applications Usage Classification Class Il amp Main AC Supply 120 Vac 5 Amps 6 5 Amps including Accessory Outlets System Operating Voltage 24 Vdc Battery Run Direct Plug in Transformer Charge Accessory Power 24 Vdc 500mA max for ON SW switched Solar Power Max 24 Vdc at 60 watts max Maximum Gate Weight Length 850 Ibs 385 6 kg 10 ft 3 0 m 750 Ibs 340 2 kg 12 ft 3 7 m 650 Ibs 294 8 kg 14 ft 4 3 m 550 Ibs 249 5 kg 16 ft 4 9 m 90 Degree Travel Time 15 18 seconds Maximum Travel Range 115 degrees Maximum Daily Cycle Rate 100 cycles day Maximum Duty Cycle 4 min on Operating Temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Expansion Board Optional Inherent Entrapment Protection Type A Dual RPM and Current Sense External Entrapment Protection Type B1 and or Type B2 bis per board any combination of up to 3 photoelectric sensors and up to 2 edge sensors Travel time and range are affected by A and B mounting dimensions Large Metal Control Box en 2 cm A
2. 88 NOON BATT sw Ohe ofe DC POWER ON e le e ollo e ACCESSORY POWER EXP BOARD loann BR GRN WT YE BLU RED BR GRN WT YE BLU RED 2 E 5 22 ENS ee EEEO nann nn ID RESET ALARM 28 OPERATION MANUAL RELEASE In case of a power failure the operator can be disengaged from the gate With an operator the release action may sometimes feel stiff jerky which is normal and has no effect on function NOTE It is normal for the operator to run slow right after a disconnect or complete loss of AC battery power the operator will need to run a complete open and close Cycle RELEASE 1 Insert the key into the lock 2 Turn the key counter clockwise 180 3 Turn the release lever counter clockwise 180 Operator is in manual mode and the gate can be opened and closed manually ENGAGE 1 Turn the release lever clockwise 180 This engages the motor 2 Turn the key clockwise 180 This locks the release lever 3 Remove the key and store in a safe place The operator is now engaged RESET BUTTON The reset button is located on the side of the control box and serves several functions Press the reset button to stop a moving gate during a normal open close cycle like a stop button Press the reset button once while the gate is in open position to disable the Timer to Clo
3. All exposed pinch points are eliminated or guarded and guarding is supplied for exposed rollers 5 The operator is intended for installation only on gates used for vehicles Pedestrians must be supplied with a separate access opening The pedestrian access opening shall be designed to promote pedestrian usage Locate the gate such that persons will not come in contact with the vehicular gate during the entire path of travel of the vehicular gate 6 The gate must be installed in a location so that enough clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas 7 The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator 8 Controls intended for user activation must be located at least 6 feet 1 8 m away from any moving part of the gate and where the user is prevented from reaching over under around or through the gate to operate the controls Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use Exception Emergency access controls only accessible by authorized personnel e g fire police may be placed at any location in the line of sight of the gate 10 11 12 The Stop and or Reset if provided separately must be located in the line of sight of the gate Activation of the reset control shall not
4. during travel b Examine the hinge point where the arm mounts to the gate post Make when setting b Arm is interfering with mounting bracket sure that the arm housing does not hit or interfere with the gate post or limits c Gate is too difficult to move mounting bracket Correct as necessary c Remove arm from gate and move gate manually Gate must move easily and freely through its entire range limit to limit Repair gate as needed Operator does not Check Open and Close command input LEDs Check all Open and Close inputs for a stuck on input respond to a Wired Stop button is active b Check Stop button is not stuck on control command f example Open c Reset button is stuck c Check Reset button Close SBC etc 4 If on battery power only low or dead batteries d Charges batteries by AC or solar power or replace batteries e Entrapment Protection Device active e Check all Entrapment Protection Device inputs for a stuck on sensor f Vehicle loop detector or vehicle probe active f Check all vehicle detector inputs for a stuck on detector Operator does not Check XMITTER LED when wireless 8 Activate wireless control and check XMITTER LED is on Re learn wireless respond to a control is active control transmitter to control board Replace wireless control as needed NA OF Stop button is active b Check Stop button is not stuck on Reset button is stuck Check Reset button d Poor radio reception d Check i
5. STEP 8 continued DUAL GATES ONLY WIRED DUAL GATES WIRE THE SECONDARY OPERATOR ARM TO THE CONTROL BOARD 1 Choose a knockout in the bottom of the control box 2 Insert the extension cable through the watertight connector 3 Insert the extension cable and watertight connector into the knockout 4 Slide the connector nut onto the operator cable 5 Connect the extension cable wires to the connector according to the colored label on the connector white to white red to red etc 6 Plug the connector into the GATE 2 terminal on the control board as shown 7 Tighten the connector nut SET THE BIPART DELAY SINGLE CONTROL BOX Occasionally in dual gate installations one gate will need to open first and close second This would happen if there was an ornamental overhang on one gate or if using a solenoid lock for example This gate is called the Primary gate and needs to be connected to Gate 1 connections on the control board Thus it is preferred that the control box be installed on the same side as this gate If there is no appropriate location on that side for the control box then mount the control box on the opposite side but connect the operator closest to the control box to the Gate 2 connector Primary Gate OUTSIDE PROPERTY and the operator on the opposite side to the Gate 1 connector 1 The BIPART DELAY switch on the control board needs to be set to the ON position The following illustration shows
6. 10 2 1 2 DIA 1 3 cm DIA 16 7 16 B don 41 8 cm 20 3 4 9 cm 52 7 cm 4 1 2 1 4 11 2 em 0 635 t zm y 53 1 2 136 14 3 8 6 9 16 Y 36 5 cm 16 7 cm 1786 gt 43 7 cm 6 3 16 15 7 cm Weight 13 2 Ibs 6 kg INTRODUCTION SITE PREPARATION Check the national and local building codes BEFORE installation ioOoPs LOOPS Trench and install conduit Before trenching contact underground utility locating companies Conduit must be UL approved for low and high voltage Conduit 05 Loops allow the gate to stay open when vehicles are obstructing the gate path Suggested for vehicles 14 feet 4 27 m or longer Loops are not required but are recommended Inside Property SAFETY Entrapment protection devices are required to protect against any entrapment or safety conditions encountered in your gate application refer to pages 19 20 for more details Install warning Entrapment Danger Gate must be constructed and installed according to ASTM F2200 standards refer to page 4 Gate must fit specifications of operator refer to specifications CHECK YOUR GATE Gate MUST be level Gate and gate post MUST be plumb Gate MUST have a smooth bottom edge no protrusions should exist Remove ANY ALL wheels from t
7. 41ASWG 489 NOT SHOWN 41ASWG 0119 K77 19130 DESCRIPTION Primary Arm Release Lever Motor with Limit Switch Harness Rear Connector Cable 24 V with Connector Release Key Hardware Bag Complete with Gate bracket post bracket pull to open bracket and hardware WIRING DIAGRAM STANDARD CONTROL BOX A WARNING To protect against fire and electrocution e DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator For continued protection against fire Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating Antenna Coaxial Antenna Cable SET OPEN SET CLOSE A 6 3 87 Use e 6 9 p i a fr ow riis REVERSAL FORCE Red 12V Battery TRORCODE Prague BEINPUTPOWER DDIM Dra Photoelectric Sensors LEJSATT CHARGING CEIGATE MOVING HACC PWR OVLD e iu q e ES oo 12V Battery E Two 12V Solar Panels in Series z mH 24m X 218 8 Photoelectric Sensors t 1 15 1 399 1 Blocking De je L Attach to Metal Chassis un iL Attach to Outlet CO Metal Chassis With z 8 a Single Screw Accesso
8. DISCONNECT power AC or solar and battery BEFORE installing or Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating servicing operator ERROR CODES NOTE When cycling or disconnecting power ac dc to the control board it is recommended that you unplug the J15 plug TO VIEW THE ERROR CODES The error codes are shown on the error code display OPEN CLOSE amp STOP BUTTONS ERROR CODE DISPLAY then press TEST and hold the TEST BUTTONS OPEN button BUTTONS SET OPEN SET CLOSE Mk Seay LEARN until Er shows FEN CLOSE a then press i 3 Ls x andholdthe 2 mt 10 CLOSE 2E F p mw 2 9 9 CLOSE button 2 o v 2 5 5 WE pn B LA K om hold the UR Eu 522 5 QHA ERROR CODE T TEIMPUTPONER NT LOW button 3 CHARGING MOVING AN pia o E 9 9 LS HH cose eje The operator will show the error sequence number followed by the error lele code number ERROR SEQUENCE NUMBER ERROR CODE NUMBER o JoJo The first number shown is the most The second number shown after the mee recent error example 01 shown ASECOND error sequence number is the error DOOD b
9. Arm 1 Check for obstruction If no obstruction check the operator cable YES wiring and that the operator arm is engaged and free to move Replace the operator arm if necessary RPM STALL Reversal Arm 2 Check for obstruction If no obstruction check the operator cable YES wiring and that the operator arm is engaged and free to move Replace the arm if necessary 99 Normal Operation No action lNoactonrequred sss 36 TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROL BOARD LEDS INPUT OFF OFF state SBC INPUT OFF Input inactive POWER ON AC isa or Solar power ON Input active available BATI OFF Not charging BLINK Input on other operator CHARGING ON Three stage battery charging nie OFF Input OFF The timer is disabled ON Input active ON The timer is enabled BLINK Input active on other operator MEDIUM BLINK 1 The timer is running EXIT OFF Input inactive blink per second ON Input active FAST BLINK 2 blinks The timer is paused th per second BLINK Input active on other operator FASTEST BLINK 8 The timer is cancelled SHADOW OFF Input inactive per second ThE gafe IS Stoppel ON Input active GATE e gate is stoppe MOVING theoateisonen
10. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION 1 Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security Gate systems are comprised of many component parts The gate operator is only one component Each gate system is specifically designed for an individual application 2 Gate operating system designers installers and users must take into account the possible hazards associated with each individual application Improperly designed installed or maintained systems can create risks for the user as well as the bystander Gate systems design and installation must reduce public exposure to potential hazards 3 gate operator can create high levels of force in its function as a component part of a gate system Therefore safety features must be incorporated into every design Specific safety features include Edges Sensors contact Guards for Exposed Rollers e Photoelectric Sensors Screen Mesh Vertical Posts Instructional and Precautionary Signage 4 Install the gate operator only when a The operator is appropriate for the construction and the usage class of the gate b All openings of a horizontal slide gate are guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to a minimum of 6 feet 1 8 m above the ground to prevent a 2 1 4 inches 6 cm diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position
11. disengaging the Timer to Close This input will be disregarded during gate opening OPEN EYES EDGE Terminals The OPEN EYES EDGE input is for photoelectric sensor or edge sensor vehicle detection for the open direction When an obstruction is sensed during gate opening the gate will reverse for 4 seconds then stop This input will be disregarded during gate closing ole ET nm OPEN Interrupt Com Close Photoelectric Sensors OR Open Photoelectric Sensors Open Edge ACCESSORY WIRING LOCKS control board MAGLOCK 2 Terminals N C and COM Relay contact output Normally closed N C output for maglocks Relay activates prior to motor activation and during motor run Relay is off when motor is off NOTE For AC power install a Siemens S10K30 MOV Metal Oxide Varistor or equivalent For DC power install a 1N4005 diode or equivalent COM N C N O 1N4005 diode or equivalent SOLENOID 2 Terminals 0 and COM Poena NOU Normally open 0 output for solenoid locks Metal Oxide Varistor or equivalent Relay activates prior to motor activation and during motor run Relay is control board off when motor is off NOTE For AC power install a Siemens S10K30 MOV Metal Oxide Varistor or equivalent For DC power install a 1N4005 diode or equivalent 1N4005 diode or equivalent not provided MISC
12. Lock mec 94 Washers Hex Nut Flat Washers Lock Washer Flat Washer Welder Optional Post Bracket Carriage Bolts 13 STEP 5 INSTALL THE CONTROL BOX For Large Metal Control Box installation refer to the following page STANDARD CONTROL BOX The control box MUST be mounted within 5 feet 1 52 m of the gate operator Mount the control box as high as possible for best radio reception Make sure the control box is level 1 Remove the screws and open the control box 2 Select the mounting holes according to your application and remove the knockouts using a screwdriver and hammer 3 Secure the control box to mounting surface A Wall or Column Use the provided screws 4 B Post Use U bolts and rubber washers not provided to ensure a watertight seal Make sure the U bolts do not protrude more than 3 4 inch from the control box because this can short the control board 14 WALL OR COLUMN MOUNT v 2 gt 9 1 8 POST MOUNT 6 3 8 4 3 8 3 7 8 gt 5 7 8 47 8 gt 27 8 STEP 5 continued INSTALL THE CONTROL BOX LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX XLSOLARCONTDC The control box MUST be mounted within 5 feet 1 52 m of the gate operator Mount the control box as high as possible for best radio reception Make sure the control box is level WALL OR COLUMN MOUNT 1
13. NOT PROVIDED To program the operator to the LiftMaster Internet Gateway USING THE LEARN BUTTON ON THE OPERATOR S CONTROL BOARD 1 Connect the ethernet cable to the LiftMaster Internet Gateway and the router Connect power to the LiftMaster Internet Gateway Create an online account by visiting www myliftmaster com Register the LiftMaster Internet Gateway oe MN Use an internet enabled computer or smartphone to add devices The LiftMaster Internet Gateway will stay in learn mode for three minutes 6 Press the Learn button twice on the primary operator the operator will beep as it enters learn mode The LiftMaster Internet Gateway will pair to the operator if it is within range and the operator will beep if programming is successful USING THE RESET BUTTON ON THE OPERATOR 1 Connect the ethernet cable to the LiftMaster Internet Gateway and the router Connect power to the LiftMaster Internet Gateway Create an online account by visiting www myliftmaster com Register the LiftMaster Internet Gateway a gt Use an internet enabled computer or smartphone to add devices The LiftMaster Internet Gateway will stay in learn mode for three minutes e Ensure gate is closed 7 Give the operator an OPEN command 8 Within 30 seconds when the gate is at the open limit press and release the reset button 3 times on primary gate to put primary operator into High Band Learn Mode the operator will beep as
14. a command if the battery is low REMOTE CONTROL SINGLE BUTTON CONTROL SBC FUNCTIONALITY Once the remote control has been programmed the operator will operate as follows When gate is in the closed position activation of the remote control button will open the gate During the open cycle another activation of the remote control will stop the gate and the next activation of the remote control will close the gate When the gate is in the open position activation of the remote control button will close the gate If the remote control is activated while the gate is closing the gate will stop and the next activation will open the gate 30 ACCESSORY WIRING EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVICES EXIT 2 Terminals This input is a soft open command maintained switch does not override external safeties and does not reset alarm condition Used for exit probe telephone entry external exit loop detector or any device that would command the gate to open e Opens a closing gate and holds open an open gate if maintained pauses Timer to Close at OPEN limit SHADOW 2 Terminals This input is used for external shadow loop detector when loop is positioned under the swing of the gate e Holds open gate at open limit Only active when the gate is at the OPEN limit disregarded at all other times e Pauses Timer to Close at OPEN limit INTERRUPT 2 Terminals This input is used
15. a dual gate configuration with a decorative overlapping piece on the outside of the gate Primary Gate Connect to Gate 1 Connector on Control Board SET THE BIPART DELAY DUAL CONTROL BOX BIPART DELAY SYNCHRONIZED CLOSE The LOCK BIPART DELAY switch is used with dual control box applications and serves two functions BIPART DELAY The BIPART DELAY is used in applications where mag lock solenoid lock or decorative overlay would require one gate to close before the other The control box with the LOCK BIPART DELAY switch ON will delay from the close limit when opening and be the first to close from the open limit SYNCHRONIZED CLOSE The BIPART DELAY is also used in applications where one gate travels a longer distance than the other To synchronize the closing of the gates set the LOCK BIPART DELAY switch to ON for both control boxes BATT BIPART FAIL DELAY R187 B O OPEN CLOSE 19 WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone Locate entrapment protection devices to protect between moving who may come near a moving gate gate and RIGID objects such as posts or walls Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in BOTH the open and close gate cycles STEP 9 INSTALL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION At least one external monitored entrapment protection
16. aiite e Rh rero aediles ATTACH BRACKETS TO OPERATOR DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION POSITION THE OPERATOR SECURE THE BRACKETO 0 Rer INSTALL THE CONTROL BOX EARTH GROUND ROD 22 1 1 2 04 2 004 40000001000000000002024 WIRE THE OPERATOR ARM TO THE CONTROL BOARD 16 DUAL GATES 0 22 04 0 INSTALL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION nnns POWER WIRING ente Rh hte etre c FINISH INSTAL C isisisi iaaa ADJUSTMENT LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT eer OBSTRUCTION TEST irri rettet rrt rete 25 PROGRAMMING 26 REMOTE CONTROLS NOT PROVIDED 26 LIFTMASTER INTERNET GATEWAY NOT PROVIDED aactor On URS iat ERASE ALL CODES ERASE LIMITS crit ot rn rcnt a ate ie E ds TO REMOVE AND ERASE MONITORED ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION c 27 SAFETY SAFETY SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORD REVIEW When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the following pages they will alert OPERATION CONTROL BOARD OVERVIEW een MANUAL RELEASE RESET BUTTON PARTY OPERATOR ALARM REMOTE CONTROL seen ACCESSORY WIRING EXTERNAL CONTROL DEVIC ES criscini VEHICLE DETECTION DEVICES MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAF
17. an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you 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 UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS OR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT LABOR CHARGES FOR REINSTALLING A REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNIT OR REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY PROBLEMS WITH OR RELATING TO THE GATE OR GATE HARDWARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE GATE SPRINGS GATE ROLLERS GATE ALIGNMENT OR HINGES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ALSO DOES NOT COVER ANY PROBLEMS CAUSED BY INTERFERENCE 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 USE 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 states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential incidental or special damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
18. and stop LED will light STOP 2 Press the remote control button that you would like to program Three separate buttons Program each remote control button 1 Press and release the LEARN button operator will beep and green XMITTER as OPEN CLOSE and as an open close and stop LED will light our 2 Press the OPEN CLOSE or STOP button depending on the desired function 3 Press the remote control button that you would like to program i The operator will automatically exit learn mode operator will beep and green XMITTER LED will go out if programming is successful To program additional Security 2 0 remote controls or remote control buttons repeat the programming steps above NOTICE To comply with FCC and or Industry Canada IC rules adjustment or modifications of this transceiver are prohibited THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and IC RSS 210 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 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 26 PROGRAMMING LIFTMASTER INTERNET GATEWAY
19. could bend STEP 1 ATTACH BRACKETS TO OPERATOR 1 Insert the key into the lock on the release lever and turn it 180 counterclockwise Turn the release lever 180 counterclockwise The operator is now in manual mode Assemble gate post bracket by placing pull to open bracket on top of post bracket Insert the bolt through both brackets and secure with washer lock washer and nut Attach post bracket assembly to operator using pins and hairpin clips Attach gate bracket to operator using pins and hairpin clips Hex Bolt 3 8 Extension Bracket Release Lever Post Bracket amp Washer Lock Washer Gate Bracket Hairpin Clip Hairpin Clip Sf 10 STEP 2 DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION MEASURING AND MARKING FOR THE GATE BRACKET Before proceeding begin with the gate in the fully closed position There are two methods for determining the proper location of the post brackets Paper template Located on the back page of this manual Must be cut out Tape measure Either method will work depending on preference NOTE There should only be a maximum of 4 10 2 cm from the center of the hinge to the edge of the post or column If the distance is greater than 4 10 2 cm entrapment protection for this area is required TEMPLATE METHOD TEMPLATE METHOD 1 Close the gate TOP VIEW 2 Place the template provided on the back page of t
20. for photoelectric sensors and external interrupt loop detector when loop is on the outside of the gate Holds open gate at open limit e Stops and reverses a closing gate to open limit Pauses Timer to Close at OPEN limit activates quick close and anti tailgate features when enabled on the expansion board VEHICLE DETECTION DEVICES The same accessory inputs used for vehicle detection devices are also used for entrapment protection devices refer to step 9 of Installation The vehicle detection devices may be monitored or non monitored but only ONE monitored device may be connected to each input inclusive of entrapment protection devices Multiple non monitored devices can be wired to the same input A monitored device sends a pulsed signal to the operator so the operator is aware of the device If the operator does not receive the signal from the device indicating it is working properly it will not run in that direction CLOSE EYES INTERRUPT Terminals The CLOSE EYES INTERRUPT input is for photoelectric sensor vehicle detection for the close direction When an obstruction is sensed during gate closing the gate will open to the full open position This input will be disregarded during gate opening and resets the Timer to Close CLOSE EDGE Terminals The CLOSE EDGE input is for edge sensor vehicle detection for the close direction When an obstruction is sensed during gate closing the gate will reverse for 4 seconds then stop
21. other rights which vary from state to state 51 TEMPLATE FOR POST BRACKET MOUNTING o 52 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst Illinois 60126 1196 www liftmaster com 01 37070B 2014 The Chamberlain Group Inc All Rights Reserved
22. press and release the STOP button on the remote control 4 Press and release the OPEN button on the remote control again to set the open limit 5 Press and hold the CLOSE or OPEN button on the remote control until the gate reaches the desired close position The gate can be jogged back and forth using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on the remote control 6 Once the gate is in the desired close position press and release the STOP button on the remote control 7 Press and release the CLOSE button on the remote control again to set the close limit 8 Oycle the gate open and close This automatically sets the force When limits are set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode SET OPEN SET CLOSE ADJUST THE LIMITS If the limits have already been set the operator will exit the limit setting mode after resetting each limit Set the Close Limit Only 1 Press and release the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE buttons simultaneously to enter limit setting mode 2 Press and hold the CLOSE button on the remote control until the gate reaches the desired close position The gate can be jogged back and forth using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on the remote control 3 Once the gate is in the desired close position press and release the STOP button on the remote control 4 Press and release the CLOSE button on the remote control again to set the close limit When the close limit is set properly the operator will au
23. the yellow NETWORK LEDs will turn off indicating programming is successful TO DEACTIVATE THE WIRELESS FEATURE 1 Press and release the LEARN button on the primary control board Press and release the LEARN button again on the primary control Press and release the OPEN test button to assign this operator as Press and release the LEARN button on the secondary control board Press and release the LEARN button again on the secondary control Press and release the CLOSE test button to assign this operator as Press and release the LEARN button again on the same control board on XMITTER on NETWORK Choose a control box to be the network primary operator All wireless accessories will need to be programmed to the primary control board NOTE We recommend that all accessories and board configurations are set on the primary control board The green XMITTER LED will light board The yellow NETWORK LED will light network primary The green XMITTER LED will light board The yellow NETWORK LED will light network secondary Press and release the LEARN button on either control board The green XMITTER LED will light The yellow NETWORK LED will light Press and hold the LEARN button for 5 seconds The yellow 4 NETWORK LED will blink operator will then turn off indicating successful deactivation Repeat the steps for the other control board 17 STEP 8 continued DUAL GATES ON
24. 12 600 feet 183 m Wire Gauge 10 1 000 feet 305 m NOTE Use copper conductors ONLY STANDARD CONTROL BOX M iS S Control Box STEP 11 FINISH INSTALL 1 Turn the release lever clockwise 180 back to the engaged position This engages the motor The illustration shows the release lever in the engaged position Release Lever 2 Turn the key clockwise 180 This locks the release lever The operator is now engaged 3 Fasten warning signs to the gate with cable ties Warning signs MUST be installed on both sides of the gate and in plain view LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT WARNING To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH e Without a properly installed safety reversal system persons NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for a binding or particularly small children could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or sticking gate KILLED by a moving gate f one control force or travel limits is adjusted the other control Too much force on gate will interfere with proper operation of safety may also need adjustment reversal system After ANY adjustments are made the safety reversal system MUST NEVER increase force beyond minimum amount required to move be tested Gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object gate INTRODUCTION Your operator is designed with electronic controls to make travel limit and force adjustments easy The adjustments allow y
25. DENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator or system intended for use in garages or parking areas associated with a residence of one to four single families CLASS Il COMMERCIAL GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator or system intended for use in a commercial location or building such as a multi family housing unit five or more single family units hotel garages retail store or other buildings accessible by or servicing the general public CLASS III INDUSTRIAL LIMITED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator or system intended for use in an industrial location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or other locations not accessible by or intended to service the general public CLASS IV RESTRICTED ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator or system intended for use in a guarded industrial location or building such as an airport security area or other restricted access locations not servicing the general public in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by security personnel ENS UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS This vehicular gate operator must be installed with at least two independent entrapment protection means as specified in the table below HORIZONTAL SLIDE AND SWING GATE OPERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING GATE OPERATOR ENTRAPMENT PROTECTIO
26. ELLANEOUS WIRING SINGLE BUTTON CONTROL SBC 2 Terminals control board Gate command sequence Open Stop Close Stop Single Button Control Station Soft open maintained switch does not override external safeties and does not reset alarm condition FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN INPUT 2 Terminals Acts as hard open Maintained input overrides ignores external safeties photoelectric sensor and edge pauses Timer to Close momentary input logic as single button control and safeties remain active re enables Timer to Close main control board ACCESSORY POWER 24 VDC MAX 500 mA 4 Terminals e SWITCHED Switched ON with gate motion stays on 5 seconds after motion Accessory Power Switched Acc Power 24 Vdc Com Acc Power 24 Vdc e UNSWITCHED 24 Vdc voltage out to power accessories always ON Accessory Power Unswitched 32 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Test the gate operator monthly The gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or reverse when an object activates the non contact sensors After adjusting the force or the limit of travel retest To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the operator MUST NOT be performed until disconnecting the electrical power AC or solar and battery and locking out the power via the operat
27. ETY INFORMATION MAINTENANCE CHART BATTERIES TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES rettet inert ree rtt CONTROL BOARD EDS tnr terne TROUBLESHOOTING CHART essere APPENDIX BRACKET TYPES ainne SOLAR PANEL S tec LIMIT SETUP WITH A REMOTE CONTROL REPAIR PARTS CONTROL BOX arn t tete irte ete iere OPERATOR ARM asi iioi e tr tih te ten WIRING DIAGRAM STANDARD CONTROL BOX neret iier ACCESSORIES WARRANTY TEMPLATE FOR POST BRACKET MOUNTING 52 WARNING you to the possibility of Serious Injury or Death if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany them The hazard may come from something mechanical or from electric shock Read the warnings carefully When you see this Signal Word on the following pages it will alert you to the possibility of damage to your gate and or the gate operator if you do not comply with the cautionary statements that accompany it Read them carefully IMPORTANT NOTE MECHANICAL A WARNING ELECTRICAL e BEFORE attempting to install operate or maintain the operator you must read and fully understand this manual and follow all safety instructions e DO NOT attempt repair or service of your gate operator unless you are an Authorized Service Technician CAUTION USAGE CLASS CLASS RESI
28. EXAMPLE 2 A system with only a main control board one or more hand held remote controls programmed and 20 mA of external accessories connected to the main control board s accessory power output will draw 23 7 mA from the batteries while the system is in standby 2 7 mA 1 mA 20 mA 23 7 mA EXAMPLE 3 A system with a main control board expansion board two loop detectors and one or more hand held remote controls programmed will draw 18 mA from the batteries while the system is in standby 2 7 mA 11 1 mA 3 8 mA 2 1 18 6 mA Operator performance with no sun or loss of AC power BATTERY SYSTEM CONFIGURATION DAYS OF STANDBY CURRENT DRAW mA 7AH batteries 33AH batteries 20 main control board only 133 180 3 7 remote controls programmed 97 180 6 1 remote controls and MyQ programmed 59 180 14 8 remote controls and expansion board 24 105 18 6 remote controls expansion board and one loop detector 19 84 26 2 remote controls expansion board and three loop detectors 14 60 30 12 52 40 9 39 60 6 26 100 4 16 200 2 8 300 1 5 500 1 3 All numbers are estimates Actual results may vary 42 APPENDIX STEP 10 continued SOLAR ZONES SOLAR PANEL S 3 NOT AVAILABLE SOLAR USAGE GUIDE SOLAR GATE CYCLES PER DAY SINGLE GATE BATTERY ZONE 1 C
29. Ill vehicular horizontal slide gates All weight bearing exposed rollers 8 feet 2 44 m or less above grade shall be guarded or covered 3 1 2 3 1 3 3 1 4 4 1 1 1 All openings shall be designed guarded or screened from the bottom of the gate to the top of the gate or a minimum of 72 in 1 83 m above grade whichever is less to prevent a 2 14 in 57 mm diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate covers in the open position The gate panel shall include the entire section of the moving gate including any back frame or counterbalance portion of the gate A gap measured in the horizontal plane parallel to the roadway between a fixed stationary object nearest the roadway such as a gate support post and the gate frame when the gate is in either the fully open position or the fully closed position shall not exceed 2 1 4 inches 57 mm refer to ASTM F2200 for Exception Positive stops shall be required to limit travel to the designed fully open and fully closed positions These stops shall be installed at either the top of the gate or at the bottom of the gate where such stops shall horizontally or vertically project no more than is required to perform their intended function All gates shall be designed with sufficient lateral stability to assure that the gate will enter a receiver guide refer to ASTM F2200 for panel types The follow
30. LY WIRED DUAL GATES INSTALL A SECOND OPERATOR ARM Install a second operator arm by following installation steps 1 4 Terminal Block INSTALL THE EXTENSION CABLE AND JUNCTION BOX Before digging contact local underground utility locating companies Extension Cable Operator Cable 1 Trench across driveway to bury the extension cable Use PVC conduit to prevent damage to cables 2 Open the junction box by removing screws 4 and set aside 3 Select holes to be used for mounting and knock out using a screwdriver and hammer Drill two holes in the bottom of the junction box large enough for the watertight connectors 4 Mount the junction box within 3 feet 0 9 m of second operator 5 Route operator cable and extension cable through watertight connector nut and watertight connector 6 Insert the cables and watertight connectors into the holes in the bottom of the junction box 7 Slide the connector nut onto the operator cable and extension cable 8 Connect the wires from extension cable and operator cable to the terminal block connector as shown like colored wires must face each other Connector Nut Operator Cable Extension Cable Watertight 9 Put wires inside of junction box Connector 10 Secure operator and extension cables by tightening the connector nut 11 Reinstall cover
31. MUST be cleared and secured at that time the unit may be returned to service Disconnect power at the fuse box BEFORE proceeding Operator MUST be properly grounded and connected in accordance with national and local electrical codes NOTE The operator should be on a separate fused line of adequate capacily WARNING ALL electrical connections MUST be made by a qualified individual DO NOT install ANY wiring or attempt to run the operator without consulting the wiring diagram We recommend that you install an edge sensor BEFORE proceeding with the control station installation ALL power wiring should be on a dedicated circuit and well protected The location of the power disconnect should be visible and clearly labeled ALL power and control wiring MUST be run in separate conduit STEP 6 EARTH GROUND ROD Use the proper earth ground rod for your local area The ground wire must be a single whole piece of wire Never splice two wires for the ground wire If you should cut the ground wire too short break it or destroy its integrity replace it with a single wire length 1 Install the earth ground rod within 3 feet of the control box 2 Run wire from the earth ground rod to the control box The earth ground wire will be connected in a later step NOTE If the operator is not grounded properly the range of the remote controls will be reduced STEP 7 WIRE THE OPERATOR ARM TO THE CONTROL BOARD Choose a knockout
32. N TYPES Type A Inherent built into the operator entrapment protection system Type B1 Non contact sensors such as photoelectric sensors Type B2 Contact sensors such as edge sensors The same type of device shall not be used for both entrapment protection means Use of a single device to cover both the opening and closing directions is in accordance with the requirement however a single device is not required to cover both directions This operator is provided with Type A The installer is required to install additional entrapment protection devices in each entrapment zone To reduce the risk of INJURY or DEATH READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS NEVER let children operate or play with gate controls Keep the remote control away from children e ALWAYS keep people and objects away from the gate NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE Test the gate operator monthly The gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object or reverse when an object activates the non contact sensors After adjusting the force or the limit of travel retest the gate operator Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of INJURY or DEATH Use the emergency release ONLY when the gate is not moving KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED Read the owner s manual Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate hardware The entrance is for vehicles ONLY Pedestrians MUST use separate entrance
33. OL The 3 button remote control can be programmed to control the operator Includes visor clip Model 893MAX 3 BUTTON MINI REMOTE CONTROL The 3 button remote control can be programmed to control the operator Includes key ring and fastening strip Model 890MAX KEYLESS ENTRY Enables homeowner to operate gate operator from outside by entering a 4 digit code on a specially designed keypad Model 877MAX 50 MISCELLANEOUS REMOTE ANTENNA EXTENSION KIT The remote antenna extension kit allows the antenna to be remotely installed Model 86LM WIRELESS ACCESS CONTROL RECEIVER Access control receiver for up to 450 remote controls Model STAR450 315 PLUG IN LOOP DETECTOR Low power Conveniently plugs into existing control board Model LOOPDETLM LOOP DETECTOR Low power loop detectors mounted and wired separately inside control box LiftMaster low power accessory Model LD7LP VEHICLE SENSING PROBE The vehicle sensing probe is buried in the ground and can detect a car as it approaches and will then open the gate Model CP3 PUSH TO OPEN BRACKET Used to allow the gate operator to push the gate open Model 50 19503 SOLENOID GATE LOCK The automatic gate lock is a solenoid driven lock that automatically unlocks when the gate is open and locks when the gate is closed Can be mounted onto a gate or post Can be rel
34. Open the control box The control box door may be removed by opening the door 90 Lift the door from the hinges and set aside until the installation is complete Use knock outs located at the 4 corners of the control box and knock out using a screwdriver and hammer Secure the control box to mounting surface using the provided screws 4 POST MOUNT NOTE The post mount option is not recommended for the 33AH battery application 1 Open the control box The control box door may be removed by opening the door 90 Lift the door from the hinges and set aside until the installation is complete The control box can be mounted to a post with U bolts refer to chart The knock out will accommodate a 3 8 diameter U bolt Select center mounting holes top and bottom and knock out using a screwdriver and hammer Secure the control box to mounting surface with U bolts and rubber washers not provided to ensure a watertight seal TYPE AND SIZE U BOLT OPENING Standard 3 Round Pipe 3 1 2 Standard 4 Square Post 4 Standard 6 Square Post 6 15 WALL OR COLUMN MOUNT POST MOUNT To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the operator MUST NOT be performed until disconnecting the electrical power AC or solar and battery and locking out the power via the operator power switch Upon completion of maintenance the area
35. RESIDENTIAL DC VEHICULAR SWING GATE OPERATOR c UL us LISTED LiftMaster 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst IL 60126 1196 INSTALLATION MANUAL Model LA400 LA4001PKGDC Single Arm Package LA400DC Primary 24 VDC Actuator Arm for single swing gate applications LA400DCS Secondary 24 VDC Actuator Arm for dual swing gate applications THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A TRAINED GATE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN ONLY This model is for use on vehicular passage gates ONLY and not intended for use on pedestrian passage gates This model is intended for use in Class Il and III vehicular swing gate applications Visit www liftmaster com to locate a professional installing dealer in your area This gate operator is compatible with MyQ and Security 2 0 accessories LiftMaster TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY 1 SAFETY SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORD REVIEW 1 USAGE GLASS ctii tne ee eed UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION eren INTRODUCTION 5 CARTON INVENTORY SPECIFICATIONS cit a tei Gad eec e SITE PREPARATION 0000 CHECK YOUR GATE tite re mrs OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION eee 8 INSTALLATION 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 22 0 9 INSTALLATION TIPS
36. Set AUX Relay to another setting and test Replace defective c Defective Expansion board expansion board APPENDIX BRACKET TYPES PULL TO OPEN Right Hand Gate Left Hand Gate PUSH TO OPEN Right Hand Gate Left Hand Gate 41 APPENDIX STEP 10 SOLAR PANEL S SOLAR PANELS ARE NOT PROVIDED SEE ACCESSORIES 33AH Battery Requirements 7AH Battery Requirements e Large Metal Control Box for Solar Applications Standard Control Box for Solar Applications Model LA400CONTDC Model XLSOLARCONTDC Aminimum of two 10W solar panels in series Model Aminimum of two 10W solar panels in series SOLPNL10W12V Model SOLPNL10W12V A maximum of six 10W solar panels Model SOLPNL10W12V e A maximum of six 10W solar panels Model SOLPNL10W12V Configuration of three sets of two 10W paralleled panels put in series Configuration of three sets of two 10W paralleled panels put in series Two batteries 29 NP712 Two 33AH Batteries Model A12330SGLPK Solar Battery Harness Model K94 37236 Solar Battery Harness Model 94 37236 Battery Tray Model K10 36183 Disconnect the expansion board if it is not in use to improve performance We recommend LiftMaster low power draw accessories to minimize power draw refer to accessory page Use the tables below to see performance trade offs NOTE Input solar power is 24 Vdc at 60 watts maximum The solar panel s must be lo
37. URRENT 6 Hrs sunlight day DRAW mA 7AH batteries 33AH batteries 10W SOLAR PANEL 3 15 20 40 60 20W SOLAR PANEL 5 15 20 50 100 40W SOLAR PANEL 2 20 100 200 60W SOLAR PANEL 5 20 100 250 SOLAR CYCLES PER DAY DUAL BATTERY ZONE 1 CURRENT 6 Hrs sunlight day DRAW mA 7AH batteries 33AH batteries 10W SOLAR PANEL 5 35 15 29 32 20 26 29 40 16 18 60 n a n a 20W SOLAR PANEL 5 e 89 15 69 82 20 66 79 50 48 59 100 20 30 5 100 100 40W SOLAR PANEL E a 20 100 100 100 77 100 200 18 63 5 100 100 60W SOLAR PANEL z E x 20 100 100 100 100 100 250 16 100 All numbers are estimates Actual results may vary 43 APPENDIX LIMIT SETUP WITH A REMOTE CONTROL To set the limits using a remote control first you will need a 3 button remote control that has been programmed for OPEN CLOSE and STOP Refer to the Programming section INITIAL LIMITS AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT For dual gate applications the limits will have to be set for each operator The gate MUST he attached to the operator before setting the limits and force Ensure the gate is closed 1 Press and release the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE buttons simultaneously to enter limit setting mode 2 Press and hold the OPEN or CLOSE button on the remote control until the gate reaches the desired open position The gate can be jogged back and forth using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on the remote control 3 Once the gate is in the desired open position
38. adio command single button control or CLOSE command on the control board prior to the TTC expiring will close the gate The TTC is reset by any signals from the open controls loops close edges and close photoelectric sensors IR s 8 REVERSAL FORCE dial The REVERSAL FORCE dial adjusts the force See Force Adjustment section 9 TEST BUTTONS The TEST BUTTONS will operate the gate OPEN STOP and CLOSE 10 STATUS LEDs The STATUS LEDs are diagnostic codes for the operator See Status LED Chart in the Troubleshooting section 11 Error Code Display The error code display will show the operator type firmware version and error codes The operator type will display as LA followed by 40 which indicates the operator type as LA400DC The firmware version will show after the operator type example 1 2 Pon FAIL DELAY m SET OPEN SET CLOSE TEST 2 BUTTONS CLOSE ssc FIRE DEPT open EXIT 25010 N3dO MOVE 5 GATE a I TO SEG Coa v Ren CD 25 CD 9015 OFF 180 MIN MAX ERROR CODE sarug HE NPUTPOWER LEJBATT LOW CHARGING CH GATE MOVING PWR OVLD SHADOW CLOSE 0 eves m Q INTERRUPT AG CLOSE go EDGE OPEN ees EDGE OjO OHO OO
39. adow loop does not keep gate at open limit Obstruction in gate s path does not cause gate to stop and reverse Photoelectric sensor does not stop or reverse gate Edge Sensor does not stop or reverse gate Alarm sounds for 5 minutes or alarm sounds with a command Alarm beeps three times with a command On dual gate system incorrect gate opens first or closes first Alarm beeps when running Expansion board function not controlling gate TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART continued SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS a Vehicle loop detector active b Low battery with LOW BATT option set to CLOSE a Exit vehicle detector setup incorrectly b Defective Exit loop detector c Low battery with LOW BATT option set to CLOSE a Vehicle detector setup incorrectly b Defective vehicle loop detector 8 Vehicle detector setup incorrectly b Defective vehicle loop detector a Force adjustment needed 8 Incorrect photoelectric sensor wiring b Defective photoelectric sensor 8 Incorrect edge sensor wiring b Defective edge sensor 8 Double entrapment occurred two obstructions within a single activation 8 Low battery 8 Incorrect Bipart switch setting 8 Expansion board setting b Constant pressure to open or close is given a Defective main board to expansion board wiring b Incorrect input wiring to expansion board Defective expansion board or defective main bo
40. age Too much voltage on the battery Check harness Make sure you do YES NOT have a 24V battery on a 12V system Battery overcurrent Possible short of the battery charge harness Check harness Make YES sure you do NOT have a 12V battery on a 24V system No battery at boot up Check battery connections and installation Replace batteries if YES depleted to less than 20V on a 24V system Make sure you do NOT have a single 12V battery on a 24V system Loop Error Failure or missing exit loop SHORT Check loop wiring throughout connection May be a short in the loop YES or OPEN LiftMaster Plug in Loop Detector only or an open connection in the loop Loop Error Failure or missing shadow loop Check loop wiring throughout connection May be a short in the loop YES SHORT or OPEN LiftMaster Plug in Loop or an open connection in the loop Detector only Loop Error Failure or missing interrupt loop Check loop wiring throughout connection May be a short in the loop YES SHORT or OPEN LiftMaster Plug in Loop or an open connection in the loop Detector only 46 Wireless edge battery low Replace batteries in wireless edge Pass point not detected Arm 1 Check yellow pass point wiring If limits are not accurate reprogram Rarely may be standard operation Pass point not detected Arm 2 Check yellow pass point wiring If limits are not accurate reprogram Rarely may be standard operation Brownout occurred AC DC board supply dipped below a
41. ard a Check all vehicle detector inputs for an active detector b Check if AC power is available If no AC power then running on batteries and battery voltage must be 23 0 Vdc or higher Charge batteries by AC or solar power or replace batteries a Review Exit loop detector settings Adjust settings as needed b Replace defective Exit loop detector Check if AC power is available If no AC power then running on batteries and battery voltage must be 23 0 Vdc or higher Charge batteries by AC or solar power or replace batteries a Review Interrupt loop detector settings Adjust settings as needed b Replace defective Interrupt loop detector a Review Shadow loop detector settings Adjust settings as needed b Replace defective Shadow loop detector a Refer to the Adjustment section to conduct the obstruction test and perform the proper force adjustment that is needed a Check photoelectric sensor wiring Retest that obstructing photoelectric sensor causes moving gate to stop and may reverse direction b Replace defective photoelectric sensor Retest that obstructing photoelectric sensor causes moving gate to stop and may reverse direction a Check edge sensor wiring Retest that activating edge sensor causes moving gate to stop and reverse direction b Replace defective edge sensor Retest that activating edge sensor causes moving gate to stop and reverse direction a Check for cause of entrapment obstruction det
42. aterials and or workmanship for a period of TWO years from the date of purchase The proper operation of this product is dependent on your compliance with the instructions regarding installation operation maintenance and testing Failure to comply strictly with those instructions will void this limited warranty in its entirety If during the limited warranty period this product appears to contain a defect covered by this limited warranty call 1 800 528 2806 toll free before dismantling this product 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 Please include a brief description of the problem and a dated proof of purchase receipt with any product 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 ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES WILL EXIST OR APPLY AFTER SUCH PERIOD Some states do not allow limitations on how long
43. cated in an open area clear of obstructions and shading for the entire day The gate operator is not supported in northern climates where temperatures reach below 4 F This is due to cold weather and a reduced number of hours of sunlight during the winter months Cycle rate may vary from solar chart for areas that reach below 32 F Solar panels should be cleaned on a regular basis for best performance to ensure proper operation SOLAR USAGE GUIDE The LA400DC has best in class solar performance due to highly efficient electronics that draw very little power while the gate is not in use standby Typical System Standby Battery Current Consumption mA System Configuration 2 7 mA Main control board draw with no remote controls programmed 1 mA Low band radio receiver active one or more wireless transmitters learned 2 4mA High band radio active MyQ device programmed 11 1 MA Expansion board 3 8 MA Per loop detector up to 3 loop detectors can be plugged into the expansion board This low current draw drastically increases the number of days the operator can remain in standby To determine your system s performance reference the above table and determine how many milliamps mA your system will draw from the batteries EXAMPLE 1 A system with only a main control board and one or more hand held remote controls programmed will draw 3 7 mA from the batteries while the system is in standby 2 7 mA 1 mA 3 7 mA
44. cause the operator to start A minimum of two 2 WARNING SIGNS shall be installed one on each side of the gate where easily visible For a gate operator utilizing a non contact sensor a Reference owner s manual regarding placement of non contact sensor for each type of application See nstall Entrapment Protection section b Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is still moving c One or more non contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists such as the perimeter reachable by a moving gate or barrier For a gate operator utilizing a contact sensor such as an edge sensor a One or more contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists such as at the leading edge trailing edge and post mounted both inside and outside of a vehicular horizontal slide gate b A hard wired contact sensor shall be located and its wiring arranged so the communication between the sensor and the gate operator is not subject to mechanical damage C A wireless device such as one that transmits radio frequency RF signals to the gate operator for entrapment protection functions shall be located where the transmission of the signals are not obstructed or impeded by building structures natural landscaping or similar obstruction A wireless device shall function under the intended end use condition
45. device is required prior to gate movement effective January of 2016 A monitored device sends a pulsed signal to the operator so the operator is aware of the device If the operator does not receive the signal from the device it will not run An entrapment zone is every location or point of contact where a person can become entrapped between a moving gate and a stationary object All gate operator systems REQUIRE two independent entrapment protection systems for each entrapment zone This operator contains an inherent internal entrapment protection system and REQUIRES the addition of an external entrapment protection system non contact photoelectric sensor or contact edge sensor for EACH entrapment zone Your application may contain one or many entrapment zones Property owners are obligated to test entrapment protection devices monthly NON CONTACT SENSORS If the photoelectric sensor beam gets blocked while the gate is moving the gate will stop and reverse for 4 seconds The gate will not be able to travel in that direction until the obstruction is cleared CPS UN4 or CPS RPEN4GM monitored photoelectric sensors MUST be used If a monitored photoelectric sensor is not working or loses power or the beam is blocked then ALL gate operation in that direction will stop Monitored Photoelectric Sensors Sensors for Open Cycle NOTE If the distance between the open gate and the wall is less than 16 40 6 cm entrapment protection for this a
46. e enough force to reach both the open and close limits but MUST reverse after contact with a solid object 4 Repeatthe test for the open direction 25 PROGRAMMING REMOTE CONTROLS NOT PROVIDED A total of 50 Security 2 07 remote controls and 2 keyless entries 1 PIN for each keyless entry can be programmed to the operator When programming a third keyless entry to the operator the first keyless entry will be erased to allow the third keyless entry to be programmed When the operator s memory is full it will exit the programming mode and the remote control will not be programmed The memory will need to be erased before programming any additional remote controls NOTE If installing an 86LM to extend the range of the remote controls DO NOT straighten the antenna There are 3 different options for programming the remote control depending on how you would like the remote control to function Choose a programming option PROGRAMMING STEPS Single button as OPEN Program a single button on the 1 Press and release the LEARN button operator will beep and green XMITTER only remote control for open only The LED will light Timer to Cl t to cl ifi bate 2 Press the OPEN button 3 Press the remote control button that you would like to program Single button SBC as Program one remote control button Press and release the LEARN button operator will beep and green XMITTER OPEN CLOSE and as an open close
47. e installed on an automatically operated gate Protrusions shall not be permitted on any gate refer to ASTM F2200 for Exceptions Gates shall be designed constructed and installed such that their movement shall not be initiated by gravity when an automatic operator is disconnected in accordance with the following Vehicular horizontal slide gate Shall not result in continuous unimpeded movement in either lineal direction of its travel Vehicular horizontal swing gate Shall not result in continuous unimpeded movement in either direction along the arc of its path of travel For pedestrian access in the vicinity of an automated vehicular gate a separate pedestrian gate shall be provided The pedestrian gate shall be installed in a location such that a pedestrian shall not come in contact with a moving vehicular access gate A pedestrian gate shall not be incorporated into an automated vehicular gate panel SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS Any non automated gate that is to be automated shall be upgraded to conform to the provisions of this specification This specification shall not apply to gates generally used for pedestrian access and to vehicular gates not to be automated Any existing automated gate when the operator requires replacement shall be upgraded to conform to the provisions of this specification in effect at that time VEHICULAR HORIZONTAL SLIDE GATES The following provisions shall apply to Class Class II and Class
48. eased in case of emergency Model GC824 12 12 24 Vac dc MAGNETIC GATE LOCK Outdoor magnetic lock transformer junction box mounting plate and hardware Not for use with Solar Applications Must be powered separately Model MG1300 12 24 Vdc TRANSFORMER Model APOW3 SOLAR PANEL KIT 10 WATT This kit is to replace or add a solar panel to the operator application Up to four solar panels can be connected to the operator Requires a 33AH battery harness Model SOLPNL10W12V requires 2 minimum EXPANSION BOARD Model K1D8080 1CC BATTERIES 33AH BATTERIES Gate access system batteries replace or upgrade the gate operator Upgrade 33 AMP Hour Battery 12 Vdc Ideal for solar batteries Two identical 12 Vdc batteries are required for each gate applications and extended battery backup For use operator Do not mix 7AH and 33AH batteries within a gate operator with Large Metal Control Box ONLY 7AH BATTERIES Model A12330SGLPK Standard 7 AMP Hour Battery 12 Vdc to replace BATTERY TRAY original batteries provided with operator Reuse Required for 33AH applications existing harnesses Model K10 36183 Model 29 NP712 0000000000000 pe SOLAR BATTERY HARNESS Required for 33AH applications Model K94 37236 WARRANTY LIFTMASTER TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Chamberlain Group Inc warrants to the first purchaser of this product for the structure in which this product is originally installed that it is free from defect in m
49. ection and correct Press the reset button to shut off alarm and reset the operator a Check if AC power is available If no AC power then running on batteries and battery voltage must be 23 0 Vdc or higher Charge batteries by AC or solar power or replace batteries a Change setting of both operator s Bipart switch settings One operator should have Bipart switch ON operator that opens second and the other operator should have Bipart switch OFF operator that opens first a Pre warning is set to ON b Constant pressure to open or closed is given a Check main board to expansion board wiring If required replace wire cable b Check wiring to all inputs on expansion board c Replace defective expansion board or defective main board TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART continued SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Maglock not working a Maglock wired incorrectly a Check that Maglock is wired to N C and COM terminals Check that correctly Maglock has power do not power maglock from control board accessory power terminals If shorting lock s NO and COM wires does not activate Maglock then replace Maglock or Maglock wiring refer to Wiring Diagrams Solenoid lock not working a Solenoid wired incorrectly a Check that Solenoid is wired to N O and COM terminals Check that correctly Solenoid has power do not power solenoid from control board accessory power terminals If shorting lock s NC and COM wires does n
50. ee Adjust Limits section SET CLOSE Button The SET CLOSE button sets the CLOSE limit See Adjust Limits section MOVE GATE Buttons The MOVE GATE buttons will either open or close the gate when the operator is in Limit setting mode See Adjust Limits section BATT FAIL When AC power is OFF and battery voltage is critically low the gate will latch at a limit until AC power is restored or batteries voltage increases Option select switch set to OPEN forces gate to automatically open and then latch at the OPEN limit until AC power is restored or battery voltage increases Option select switch set to CLOSE forces gate to latch at CLOSE limit if at CLOSE limit or on next CLOSE command until AC power restored or battery voltage increases Constant pressure on a hard command input overrides to open or close the gate Critically low battery is less than 23 V 5 BIPART DELAY Switch The LOCK BIPART DELAY switch is used only for dual gates See Bipart Delay section LEARN Button The LEARN button is for programming remote controls and the network 7 TIMER TO CLOSE dial The TIMER TO CLOSE TTC dial can be set to automatically close the gate after a specified time period The TTC is factory set to OFF If the TTC is set to the OFF position then the gate will remain open until the operator receives another command from a control Rotate the TIMER TO CLOSE dial to the desired setting The range is 0 to 180 seconds 0 seconds is OFF NOTE Any r
51. elow The display will show the LATER code itself 31 99 example 31 shown CaL TOF sequence of errors that occurred below Refer to the chart on the E 96 starting with 01 and going up to error following page for an explanation of 20 each error code 5 alle 88 g YE BWW AED wr ve nu CPGE 5 lalalalala Elaina lalala PEE ms mm mee ERROR CODE S GATE 1 TO EXIT ERROR CODE DISPLAY TO SCROLL THROUGH THE SAVED ERROR CODES Press and release the STOP button to exit The error code display will also time out after two minutes of inactivity TEST BUTTONS o Press the OPEN button b to cycle to the most recent errors 01 Qu TO RESET THE ERROR CODE HISTORY mE Press the CLOSE button The operator will only keep track of up to 20 errors then will start saving 3 over the oldest errors as new errors occur 1 Press and hold the STOP button for six seconds The display will show then CL alternately for six seconds 2 Release the STOP button The error history has now been reset and the display will show until a new error occurs Press and release the STOP button to exit to cycle to the oldest error to 207 1015 34 TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES continued Some errors are saved in the error code history and
52. f similar wired control operates correctly Check if wireless controls works properly when within a few feet of operator Check operator s antenna and antenna wire Check other wireless controls or devices Gate stops during Control Open Close becoming active a Check all Open and Close inputs for an active input iade b Vehicle loop detector active b Check all vehicle detector inputs for an active detector i C Low battery voltage C Battery voltage must be 23 0 Vdc or higher Charge batteries by AC or solar power or replace batteries Gate opens but a Open control active a Check all Open inputs for an active input n b Vehicle loop detector active b Check all vehicle detector inputs for an active detector Timer to Close Loss of AC power with AC FAIL setto Check AC power and AC Fail option setting OPEN d Check if AC power is available If no AC power then running on batteries d Low battery with LOW BATT set to OPEN and battery voltage must be 23 0 Vdc or higher Charge batteries by AC or e Fire Dept input active solar power or replace batteries f Timer to Close not set Check Fire Dept input g Close Entrapment Protection Device active f Check Timer to Close TTC setting g Check all Entrapment Protection Device inputs for an active sensor Gate closes but will not open Exit loop activation does not cause gate to open Interrupt loop does not cause gate to stop and reverse Sh
53. he remote control 3 Once the gate is in the desired open position press and release the STOP button on the remote control 4 Press and release the OPEN button on the remote control again to set the open limit 5 Press and hold the CLOSE or OPEN button on the remote control until the gate reaches the desired close position The gate can be jogged back and forth using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on the remote control 6 Once the gate is in the desired close position press and release the STOP button on the remote control 7 Press and release the CLOSE button on the remote control again to set the close limit 8 Oycle the gate open and close This automatically sets the force When limits are set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode SET OPEN SET CLOSE ADJUST THE LIMITS If the limits have already been set the operator will exit the limit setting mode after resetting each limit Set the Close Limit Only 1 Press and release the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE buttons simultaneously to enter limit setting mode 2 Press and hold the CLOSE button on the remote control until the gate reaches the desired close position The gate can be jogged back and forth using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on the remote control 3 Once the gate is in the desired close position press and release the STOP button on the remote control 4 Press and release the CLOSE button on the remote control again to set the c
54. he bottom of gate Gate MUST swing freely and be supported entirely by its hinges Gate MUST NOT hit or drag across ground INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION Identify your installation type refer to the Appendix in the back of the manual for more information All the illustrations on the following pages display a typical Left Hand Gate installation with a pull to open bracket For Push to Open applications refer to the Appendix SINGLE GATE NOTE One or more non contact sensors shall be located where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists at either the opening or closing direction Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate is still moving Photoelectric Sensors Photoelectric Sensors Edge Sensors A R lt S SS NS Water Tight Conduit Not provided NOTE Power and control wiring MUST be run in separate conduits Re a Earth Ground Rod Check national and local codes for proper depth DUAL GATE Photoelectric Sensors Photoelectric Sensors Water Tight Conduit Not provided a Photoelectric Sensors NOTE Power and control wiring b MUST be run in separate conduits Earth Ground Rod Check national and local codes for proper depth IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH fro
55. he level Mark mounting holes on gate for reference Temporarily secure the gate bracket using a clamp Align the pull to open bracket to a position as CLOSE AS POSSIBLE above the screwdriver or dowel rod Insert hex bolt through pull to open bracket and post bracket and secure with washer lock washer and nut TEST GATE TRAVEL NOTE If gate does not open and close completely adjust the position of the gate bracket and mark new mounting holes 1 72 Manually open close the gate Ensure that the operator does not bind against the pull to open bracket Ensure that the piston does not bottom out 12 Screwdriver 1 2 1 3 cm 1 2 1 3 cm STEP 4 SECURE THE BRACKETS POST BRACKET The gate operator arm must be level 1 2 3 Mark holes for the post bracket Remove the clamp and the operator set aside Drill adequate holes in the gate post Secure the post bracket to the gate post using hardware GATE BRACKET The gate operator arm must be level Some installations may require additional reinforcement be installed on the gate 1 Drill holes in gate or reinforcement if necessary that are large enough for the gate bracket mounting hardware Secure the gate operator to the gate using hardware not provided Manually move the gate to verify that it opens and closes fully Welder Optional 97 Hex Nuts Suus e
56. his input will be disregarded during gate closing 21 o0 SHADOW CLOSE EYES INTERRUPT Close Photoelectric Sensors Open Photoelectric Sensors OR Open Edge STEP 10 POWER WIRING SOLAR APPLICATIONS For solar applications refer to Solar Panels section in the Appendix pages 42 46 Follow the directions according to your application NOTE All power wiring should be on a dedicated circuit calculated using NEC guidelines Local codes and conditions must be reviewed for suitability of wire installation 1 Turn off the AC power from the main power source circuit breaker 2 Run the AC power wires to the control box 3 Remove the junction box cover Connect the green wire to the earth ground rod wire using a wire nut Connect the white wire to NEUTRAL using a wire nut Connect the black wire to HOT using a wire nut Replace the junction box cover Ensure the wires are not pinched N O C A Plug the J15 plug into the control board The control board will power up NOTE You may see a small spark when plugging the J15 plug into the board 9 Turn ON AC power to the operator 22 OPERATOR POWER SOURCE DIRECT PLUG IN TRANSFORMER 120 VAC Wire Gauge 14 350 feet 107 m Wire Gauge 12 525 feet 160 m Wire Gauge 10 850 feet 259 m OR EXTERNAL PLUG IN TRANSFORMER 24 VAC Wire Gauge 18 150 feet 46 m Wire Gauge 16 250 feet 76 m Wire Gauge 14 400 feet 122 m Wire Gauge
57. his manual under the center of the gate hinge point Gate Hinge Point LA Gate 3 Use a screwdriver or dowel rod to temporarily mark the location in front of the gate post OR TAPE MEASURE METHOD 1 Close the gate TAPE MEASURE METHOD 2 Place the measuring tape under the center of the gate hinge point and TOP VIEW measure out 7 inches 17 8 cm 3 Use a screwdriver or dowel rod to temporarily mark the location of the Gate Hinge Point first measurement 4 Measure 7 inches 17 8 cm from the previous mark 5 Use the screwdriver or dowel rod to mark the location of the second measurement ALTERNATE DIMENSIONS The ideal installation measurements are A 7 17 8 cm and B 7 17 8 cm If different measurements are used the sum of A and B cannot be greater than 15 38 1 cm DIMENSION CHART ALTERNATE DIMENSIONS A B Gate Hinge Point 7 17 8 cm 7 17 8 cm 8 20 3 cm 6 15 2 cm 7 1 2 19 1 cm 7 1 2 19 1 cm 6 1 2 16 5 cm 6 1 2 16 5 cm 6 15 2 cm 6 15 2 cm 11 STEP 3 POSITION THE OPERATOR NOTE The post bracket assembly can be mounted several places on the gate post 1 Open the gate to desired open position no greater than 100 and hold operator against gate Place the operator arm against gate post at the desired position Temporarily secure gate post bracket with clamp The gate operator arm must
58. in the bottom of the control box Insert the operator cable through the provided watertight connector Insert the operator cable and watertight connector into the knockout Slide the connector nut onto the operator cable qs Connect the operator cable wires to the connector according to the colored label on the connector white to white red to red etc 6 Plug the connector into the GATE 1 terminal on the control board as shown 7 Tighten the connector nut If installing one operator proceed to page 19 If installing two operators go to the following page Control Box 12 Gauge Wire Check national round Rod Within 3 and local codes for proper 0 9 m of control Don depth 2122 Watertight Connector STEP 8 DUAL GATES ONLY There are two options for dual gate communication wired or wireless Follow the directions according to your application Do not use wired and wireless communication simultaneously Wired dual gate applications will have a longer battery standby time than wireless applications Wireless dual gates will require the installation of two control boxes one for each operator arm WIRELESS DUAL GATES INSTALL A SECOND OPERATOR ARM AND CONTROL BOX Install a second operator arm and control box by following installation steps 1 7 TO ACTIVATE THE WIRELESS FEATURE 1 Both operators will beep and
59. ing provisions shall apply to Class IV vehicular horizontal slide gates All weight bearing exposed rollers 8 feet 2 44 m or less above grade shall be guarded or covered Positive stops shall be required to limit travel to the designed fully open and fully closed positions These stops shall be installed at either the top of the gate or at the bottom of the gate where such stops shall horizontally or vertically project no more than is required to perform their intended function VEHICULAR HORIZONTAL SWING GATES The following provisions shall apply to Class 1 Class and Class Ill vehicular horizontal swing gates Gates shall be designed constructed and installed so as not to create an entrapment area between the gate and the supporting structure or other fixed object when the gate moves toward the fully open position subject to the provisions in 4 1 1 1 and 4 1 1 2 The width of an object such as a wall pillar or column covered by a swing gate when in the open position shall not exceed 4 inches 102 mm measured from the center line of the pivot point of the gate refer to ASTM F2200 for exception 4 1 1 2 Except for the zone specified in Section 4 1 1 1 the distance 4 2 between a fixed object such as a wall pillar or column and a swing gate when in the open position shall not be less than 16 inches 406 mm refer to ASTM F2200 for exception Class IV vehicular horizontal swing gates shall be designed construc
60. innordiosna gate is opening or closing BLINK Input MEDIUM BLINK 1 Operator is in E1 single CLOSE EYES OFF Input inactive blink per second entrapment INTERRUPT ON Input active FASTEST BLINK 8 The operator is in E2 double BLINK Input active on other operator blinks per second entrapment OFF TESTES BATT LOW OFF No battery error CLOSE EDGE ON Battery low ON Input active BLINK 1 blink per Battery critically low BLINK Input active on other operator second OPEN EYES OFF Input inactive Pim OFF OFF state EDGE ON Input active ON overload protector BLINK Input active on other operator LOCK OFF Input inactive ON Input active BLINK Input active on other operator STATUS LEDS INPUT LEDS SET OPEN SENCLOSE B UE 2 Wu NE T 2 GATE 4 OPEN bal OFF 180 MAX ar Se H x Jo de amp de E e pe uie 9 70 0 Sow wr Ds Bus IHE o amp Am o mp 37 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Operator does not No power to control board a Check AC and battery power die us ee b Open fuse b Check fuses i If on battery power only low or dead batteries Charge batteries by AC or solar power or replace batteries d Defective control board d Replace defective control b
61. it enters learn mode The LiftMaster Internet Gateway will pair to the operator if it is within range and the operator will beep if programming is successful The status as shown by the LiftMaster Internet Gateway app will be either open or closed The gate operator can then be controlled through the LiftMaster Internet Gateway app ERASE ALL CODES 1 Press and release the LEARN button operator will beep and green XMITTER LED will light Press and hold the LEARN button again until the green XMITTER LED flashes and then release the button approximately 6 seconds All remote control codes are now erased ERASE LIMITS 1 To erase the limits press and hold the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE buttons simultaneously 5 seconds until both the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE LEDs blink rapidly and the operator beeps 2 Release the buttons and the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE LEDs will blink slowly indicating the limits will need to be set TO REMOVE AND ERASE MONITORED ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES 1 Remove the entrapment protection device wires from the terminal block 2 Press and release the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE buttons simultaneously The SET OPEN and SET CLOSE LEDs will turn on entering learn limit mode 3 Press and release both SET OPEN and SET CLOSE buttons again to turn off the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE LEDs exiting learn limit mode OPERATION CONTROL BOARD OVERVIEW SET OPEN Button The SET OPEN button sets the OPEN limit S
62. llowable level Review power YES supply and wiring If rebooting ensure enough time for discharge of power to force a fresh boot Wireless Second Operator Communication Error Check the second operator for power If OFF restore power and try to YES run the system If powered deactivate the wireless feature and then re learn the second operator Minimum number of monitored entrapment Review monitored entrapment protection device connections protection devices one not installed CLOSE EYE INTERRUPT held more than 3 minutes Check CLOSE EYE INTERRUPT input on main board check for YES main board alignment or obstruction CLOSE EDGE held more than 3 minutes main Check CLOSE EDGE input on main board check for alignment or YES board obstruction OPEN EYE EDGE held more than 3 minutes main Check OPEN EYE EDGE input on main board check for alignment or YES board obstruction 35 TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR CODES continued Some errors are saved in the error code history and some are not If an error is not saved it will briefly appear on the error code display as it occurs then disappear mem Wireless edge triggered more than 3 minutes Check wired input for wiring issue or obstruction 68 Wireless edge loss of monitoring Check wireless edge inputs Wireless edge triggered IF an obstruction occurred no action required If an obstruction did NOT occur check inputs and wiring CLOSE EYE INTERRUPT
63. lose limit When the close limit is set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode Set the Open Limit Only 1 Press and release the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE buttons simultaneously to enter limit setting mode 2 Press and hold the OPEN button on the remote control until the gate reaches the desired open position The gate can be jogged back and forth using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on the remote control 3 Once the gate is in the desired open position press and release the STOP button on the remote control 4 Press and release the OPEN button on the remote control again to set the open limit When the open limit is set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode 3 Button Remote Control programmed for OPEN CLOSE and STOP REPAIR PARTS CONTROL BOX ITEM PART NUMBER K74 36798 2 K94 36408 2 K94 36411 K75 36635 K1D8052 1CC K76 36296 1 APOWS K74 30762 NOT SHOWN K94 36274 1 K77 36541 LA400CONTDC CoN BR C K74 30941 DESCRIPTION Standard Plastic Control Box Only Reset Switch with Product ID Piezo Alarm Control Board Bracket Control Board Outlet Transformer Batteries 2 7AH Battery Harness Antenna Standard Plastic Control Box with control board ATC Fuse Kit Includes 20 Amp 1 15 Amp 2 48 GATE OPERATOR ARM ITEM PART NUMBER 1 LA400 2 41ASWG 4428A 3 41ASWG 438SA 4 41ASWG 0014SA 5
64. m a moving gate Pinch points must be guarded at all times Install enclosed style gate tracks and roller guards Place screen mesh 6 feet 1 8 m high on the gate to prevent access through openings anywhere the gate may travel Mount controls at least 6 feet 1 8 m from the gate or ANY moving part of the gate Install Warning signs on EACH side of gate in PLAIN VIEW Permanently secure each Warning sign in a suitable manner using fastening holes This operator is intended for vehicular use only To prevent INJURY to pedestrians a separate pedestrian access should be supplied visible from the gate Locate the pedestrian access where there is not a chance of INJURY at any point during full movement of the gate Contact sensors MUST be located at the leading and trailing edges and post mounted both inside and outside a horizontal swing gate Non contact sensors such as photoelectric sensors MUST be mounted across the gate opening and operate during BOTH the open and close cycles Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone who may come near a moving gate Locate entrapment protection devices to protect in BOTH the open and close gate cycles Locate entrapment protection devices to protect between moving gate and RIGID objects such as posts or walls Too much force on gate will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal system NEVER increase force beyond minimum amount required to mo
65. o the operator before servicing The operator s AC Power switch ONLY turns off AC power to the control board and DOES NOT turn off battery power ALWAYS disconnect the batteries to service the operator DESCRIPTION TASK CHECK AT LEAST ONCE EVERY MONTH 6 MONTHS 3 YEARS Entrapment Protection Devices Check and test for proper operation X Warning Signs Make sure they are present X Manual Release Check and test for proper operation Gate Inspect for wear or damage Accessories Check all for proper operation Electrical Inspect all wire connections Mounting Hardware Check for tightness Operator Inspect for wear or damage Batteries Replace NOTES e Severe or high cycle usage will require more frequent maintenance checks e tis suggested that while at the site voltage readings be taken at the operator Using a digital voltmeter verify that the incoming voltage to the operator is within ten percent of the operator s rating BATTERIES Batteries will degrade over time depending on temperature and usage The operator alarm will beep 3 times with a command if the battery is low Batteries do not perform well in extremely cold temperatures For best performance the batteries should be replaced every 3 years Use only LiftMaster part 29 NP712 for replacement batteries The standard control box comes with two 7AH batteries 33 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING To protect against fire and electrocution For continued protection against fire
66. oard Control board a Reset button is stuck a Check Reset button powers up but b Stop button active or jumper not in place Check Stop button is not stuck or verify that the stop button is a il does not for stop circuit normally closed circuit or put a jumper on the stop circuit If on battery power only low dead batteries Charges batteries by AC or solar power or replace batteries d Open or Close input active d Check all Open and Close inputs for a stuck on input e Entrapment Protection Device active Check all Entrapment Protection Device inputs for a stuck on sensor f Vehicle loop detector or probe active f Check all vehicle detector inputs for a stuck on detector g Defective control board g Replace defective control board Arm moves but a Arm does not extend or retract enough a Disengage the arm and ensure arm moves freely cannot set correct during travel b Examine the hinge point where the arm mounts to the gate post Make limits b Arm is interfering with mounting bracket sure that the arm housing does not hit or interfere with the gate post or c Gate is too difficult to move mounting bracket Correct as necessary c Disconnect arm from gate and move gate manually Gate must move easily and freely through its entire range limit to limit Repair gate as needed Gate does not fully a Arm does not extend or retract enough a Disengage the arm and ensure arm moves freely open or fully close
67. or both the open and close gate directions 1 Open and close the gate with the test buttons 2 Ifthe gate stops or reverses before reaching the fully open or closed position increase the force by turning the force control slightly clockwise 3 Perform the Obstruction Test after every force setting adjustment see below ADJUST THE LIMITS After both limits are set and the operator is ready to run one limit can be SET OPEN SET CLOSE adjusted independently from the other by following steps 1 3 of the Initial Limit and Force Adjustment section on page 23 OBSTRUCTION TEST The operator is equipped with an automatic obstruction sensing feature If the gate encounters an obstruction during motion the operator will automatically reverse direction of the gate for a short time and then stop the gate After any adjustments are made test the operator 1 Open and close the gate with the test buttons ensuring that the gate is stopping at the proper open and close limit positions 2 Place a solid object between the open gate and a rigid structure Ensure that the gate the solid object and the rigid structure can withstand the forces generated during this obstruction test 3 Run the gate in the close direction The gate should stop and reverse upon contact with the solid object If the gate does not reverse off the solid object reduce the force setting by turning the force control slightly counter clockwise The gate should hav
68. or the gate operator Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator power switch Upon completion of maintenance the area MUST be properly can increase the risk of INJURY or DEATH cleared and secured at that time the unit may be returned to service Use the manual disconnect release ONLY when the gate is not Disconnect power at the fuse box BEFORE proceeding Operator moving MUST be properly grounded and connected in accordance with KEEP GATES PROPERLY MAINTAINED Read the owner s manual national and local electrical codes NOTE The operator should be on Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate hardware a separate fused line of adequate capacity ALL maintenance MUST be performed by a LiftMaster professional NEVER let children operate or play with gate controls Keep the Activate gate ONLY when it can be seen clearly is properly adjusted remote control away from children and there are no obstructions to gate travel e ALWAYS keep people and objects away from the gate NO ONE To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons use ONLY SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE LiftMaster part 29 NP712 for replacement batteries The entrance is for vehicles ONLY Pedestrians MUST use separate SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION e ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing the battery or working around the battery compartment MAINTENANCE CHART Disconnect all power AC and battery t
69. ot activate Solenoid then replace Solenoid lock or Solenoid wiring refer to Wiring Diagrams Switched SW Accessory a In limit setup mode a Learn the limits power remaining on Accessories connected to a Normal behavior a Move accessory to accessory power ON Switch SW Accessory power not working correctly turning off or resetting Accessories connected to a Accessory power protector active a Disconnect all accessory powered devices and measure accessory Accessory power not b Defective control board power voltage should be 23 30 Vdc If voltage is correct connect working correctly turning accessories one at a time measuring accessory voltage after every off or resetting new connection b Replace defective control board Quick Close not working a Quick Close setting incorrect a Check that Quick Close setting is ON correctly b Interrupt loop detector b Check operation of Interrupt Loop detector Defective Expansion board Replace defective Expansion board Anti Tailgating not working Anti Tail setting incorrect a Check that Anti Tail setting is ON correctly b Interrupt loop detector b Check operation of Interrupt Loop detector Defective Expansion board c Replace defective Expansion board AUX Relay not working a AUX Relay setting incorrect a Check AUX Relay switches settings correctly b AUX Relay wiring incorrect b Check that wiring is connected to either N O and COM or to N C and COM c
70. ou to program where the gate will stop in the open and close position The electronic controls sense the amount of force required to open and close the gate The force is adjusted automatically when you program the limits but should be fine tuned using the REVERSAL FORCE dial on the control board refer to Fine Tune the Force section to compensate for environmental changes The limits can be set using the control board following page or a remote control refer to Limit Setup with a Remote Control in the Appendix Setting the limits with a remote control requires a 3 button remote control programmed to OPEN CLOSE and STOP NOTE The Test Buttons on the control board will not work until the limits have been set 23 LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT continued For dual gate applications the limits will have to be set for each operator The gate MUST he attached to the operator before setting the limits and force INITIAL LIMITS AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT If a mistake is made while programming the limits press the reset button to start over 1 Setthe GATE switch to the 1 position 2 Press and release the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE buttons simultaneously to enter limit setting mode 3 Press and hold the MOVE GATE buttons to move the gate to the open or close limit 4 Press and release the SET CLOSE or SET OPEN button depending on which limit is being set 5 Press and hold the MOVE GATE button to move the gate to the other limit 6 Pres
71. rea is Inside Property required Sensors for Close Cycle 20 STEP 9 continued INSTALL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION There are three options for wiring the entrapment protection devices depending on the specific device and how the device will function Refer to the wiring diagram or the specific entrapment protection device manual for more information These entrapment protection device inputs are for monitored devices which include pulsed photoelectric sensors resistive edge sensors and pulsed edge sensors NOTE Only one monitored entrapment protection device may be wired to each input CLOSE EYES INTERRUPT Terminals The CLOSE EYES INTERRUPT input is for photoelectric sensor entrapment protection for the close direction When an obstruction is sensed during gate closing the gate will open to the full open position and resets the Timer to Close This input will be disregarded during gate opening CLOSE EDGE Terminals The CLOSE EDGE input is for edge sensor entrapment protection for the close direction When an obstruction is sensed during gate closing the gate will reverse for 4 seconds then stop disengaging the Timer to Close This input will be disregarded during gate opening OPEN EYES EDGE Terminals The OPEN EYES EDGE input is for photoelectric sensor or edge sensor entrapment protection for the open direction When an obstruction is sensed during gate opening the gate will reverse for 4 seconds then stop T
72. ry Primary Operator f Power Outlets 2 1 d Secondary Operator Red Black Piezo Alarm 5 SE 3 Transformer 8 Optional 5 Reset Switch 6 e 5 e 49 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS MONITORED NON CONTACT The photoelectric sensors are designed to detect an obstacle in the path of the electronic beam and stop the operator Includes mounting brackets Models CPS UN4 and CPS RPENAGM LiftMaster low power accessory VEHICLE DETECTION DEVICES 7 PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS NON MONITORED NON CONTACT The photoelectric sensors are designed to detect an obstacle in the path of the electronic beam and stop the operator Includes mounting brackets Models AOMRON E3K R10K4 NR retro reflective and RETROAB 60 2728 retro reflective SENSING EDGE 2 WIRE NON MONITORED CONTACT Sensing edges can detect an obstacle upon contact and stop the operator Models G65MG0204 G65MG0205 G6SMGR205 and 065 05205 SENSING EDGE CHANNEL Mounting channel for all MG020 type edges Model G65ME120C5 REMOTE CONTROLS Chamberlain offers a variety of LiftMaster remote controls to satisfy your application needs Single button to 4 button visor or key chain The following remote controls are compatible with operators manufactured by Chamberlain after 1993 Contact your authorized LiftMaster dealer for additional details and options 3 BUTTON REMOTE CONTR
73. s d One or more contact sensors shall be located on the inside and outside leading edge of a swing gate Additionally if the bottom edge of a swing gate is greater than 6 inches 152 mm above the ground at any point in its arc of travel one or more contact sensors shall be located on the bottom edge e One or more contact sensors shall be located at the bottom edge of a vertical barrier arm GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with ASTM F2200 Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction For a copy contact ASTM directly at 610 832 9585 or www astm org 2 2 2 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Gates shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions given for the appropriate gate type listed refer to ASTM F2200 for additional gate types Gates shall be designed constructed and installed to not fall over more than 45 degrees from the vertical plane when a gate is detached from the supporting hardware Gates shall have smooth bottom edges with vertical bottom edged protrusions not exceeding 0 50 inches 12 7 mm when other than the exceptions listed in ASTM F2200 The minimum height for barbed tape shall not be less than 8 feet 2 44 m above grade and for barbed wire shall not be less than 6 feet 1 83 m above grade An existing gate latch shall be disabled when a manually operated gate is retrofitted with a powered gate operator A gate latch shall not b
74. s and release the SET CLOSE or SET OPEN button depending on which limit is being set The operator will exit limit setting mode 7 Cycle the gate open and close using the TEST BUTTONS This automatically sets the force 8 For dual gates set the Gate switch to the 2 position and repeat steps 2 T When limits are set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode Dual Gates ONLY When the limits are set on the secondary gate first the control board will not exit the limit setting mode until the limits are set on the primary gate SET OPEN SET CLOSE OPERATOR MODE EXPLANATION LED LED OFF OFF NORMAL MODE Limits are set BLINKING BLINKING LIMIT SETTING MODE Limits are not set BLINKING ON LIMIT SETTING MODE Open limit is not set ON BLINKING LIMIT SETTING MODE Close limit is not set ON ON LIMIT SETTING MODE Limits are set 24 LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT continued FINE TUNE THE FORCE The REVERSAL FORCE DIAL on the control board is used for fine tuning the force in cases where wind or environmental changes may affect the gate travel Based on the length and weight of the gate it may be necessary to make additional force adjustments The force setting should be high enough that the gate will not reverse by itself nor cause nuisance interruptions but low enough to prevent serious injury to a person The force setting is the same f
75. se The gate will stay in the open position To restart the Timer to Close either press the reset button or activate the gate with a programmed remote control Button Press the reset button to shut off the alarm and reset the operator PARTY MODE Press the reset button once while the gate is in open position to disable the Timer to Close The gate will stay in the open position To restart the Timer to Close either press the reset button or activate the gate with a programmed remote control 29 OPERATION OPERATOR ALARM If a contact sensor detects an obstruction twice consecutively the alarm will sound up to 5 minutes and the operator will need to be reset When the inherent force of the operator RPM current sensor detects the following twice consecutively the alarm will sound up to 5 minutes and the operator will need to be reset A The operator arm or gate is incorrectly installed B The gate does not meet specifications C Gate hinges are too tight or broken and the gate is not moving freely D The gate is moving and car pushes the gate E A foreign object is on the gate frame while the gate is moving F The gate hits the driveway curb or other and gets stuck or bent in an awkward position Remove any obstructions Press the reset button to shut off the alarm and reset the operator After the operator is reset normal functions will resume The operator alarm will beep 3 times with
76. some are not If an error is not saved it will briefly appear on the error code display as it occurs then disappear Control board has experienced internal failure Disconnect all power wait 15 seconds then reconnect power reboot If issue continues replace control board 32 Linear Drive Disengaged Arm 1 Disengage then re engage arm check wiring and connections 33 Linear Drive Disengaged Arm 2 Disengage then re engage arm check wiring and connections ions Absolute Position Encoder Error not getting Check the operator cable connections then reprogram the limits position information from encoder YES 35 Max Run Time Exceeded Error Check for an obstruction then reprogram the limits Product ID Error Was the control board just replaced If so erase limits enter limit setup mode and set limits If not disconnect all power wait 15 seconds then reconnect power before changing product ID harness Product ID Failure Unplug product ID harness then plug back in Disconnect all power 37 wait 15 seconds then reconnect power before replacing product ID harness Hard Stop Limit Arm 1 Limit may be set too tightly against a non resilient hard stop re adjust limit Operator may be at end of travel re adjust mounting Hard Stop Limit Arm 2 Limit may be set too tightly against a non resilient hard stop re adjust limit Operator may be at end of travel re adjust mounting Battery overvolt
77. ted and installed in accordance with security related parameters specific to the application in question INTRODUCTION CARTON INVENTORY NOT SHOWN Documentation packet LA400DC ee O O o9 Bst Standard Control Box with 2 Batteries and hardware bag watertight connector 4 Pull to Open Bracket Gate Bracket 30 amp fuse 2 mounting bolt washer 4 and wire nut 3 Plug in Transformer Gate Operator with a 6 foot cable attached HARDWARE INVENTORY NOTE Hardware quantities shown below are for LA400DC Quantities are doubled for LA400DCS Flat Washer 5 16 1 Hex Nut 5 16 18 1 Keylock Cap Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 1 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 1 Hex Nut 3 8 16 3 Carriage Bolt 3 8 x 5 15 16 2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ORDERED SEPARATELY Push to Open Bracket Model 50 19503 If your application requires the gate to be pushed open a push to open bracket is required refer to accessories Expansion Board Model K1D8080 1CC Large Metal Control Box for Solar Applications Model XLSOLARCONTDC Required for solar installations batteries not included Requires two 33AH batteries battery tray and solar battery harness refer to accessories 2
78. tomatically exit limit setting mode Set the Open Limit Only 1 Press and release the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE buttons simultaneously to enter limit setting mode 2 Press and hold the OPEN button on the remote control until the gate reaches the desired open position The gate can be jogged back and forth using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on the remote control 3 Once the gate is in the desired open position press and release the STOP button on the remote control 4 Press and release the OPEN button on the remote control again to set the open limit When the open limit is set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode 3 Button Remote Control programmed for OPEN CLOSE and STOP APPENDIX LIMIT SETUP WITH A REMOTE CONTROL To set the limits using a remote control first you will need a 3 button remote control that has been programmed for OPEN CLOSE and STOP Refer to the Programming section INITIAL LIMITS AND FORCE ADJUSTMENT For dual gate applications the limits will have to be set for each operator The gate MUST he attached to the operator before setting the limits and force Ensure the gate is closed 1 Press and release the SET OPEN and SET CLOSE buttons simultaneously to enter limit setting mode 2 Press and hold the OPEN or CLOSE button on the remote control until the gate reaches the desired open position The gate can be jogged back and forth using the OPEN and CLOSE buttons on t
79. triggered causing IF an obstruction occurred no action required If an obstruction did reversal preventing close or resetting TTC main NOT occur check alignment inputs and wiring board EN EDGE triggered causing reversal IF an obstruction occurred no action required If an obstruction did Em close or cancelling TTC main board NOT occur check alignment inputs and wiring EYE EDGE er causing reversal or IF an obstruction occurred no action required If an obstruction did UN opening main board NOT occur check alignment inputs and wiring CLOSE EYE INTERRUPT triggered causing IF an obstruction occurred no action required If an obstruction did reversal preventing close or resetting TTC NOT occur check alignment inputs and wiring expansion board input EYE EDGE communication fault Check the connections between the main board and the secondary YES ES control S operator qum input EYE EDGE communication fault Check the connections between the main board and the secondary control ed operator Force reversal Arm 1 Check for obstruction If no obstruction check that the operator arm is engaged and free to move Refer to Limit and Force Adjustment section and Obstruction Test Force reversal Arm 2 Check for obstruction If no obstruction check that the operator arm is engaged and free to move Refer to Limit and Force Adjustment section and Obstruction Test RPM STALL Reversal
80. ve gate NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for a binding or sticking gate If one control force or travel limits is adjusted the other control may also need adjustment After ANY adjustments are made the safety reversal system MUST be tested Gate MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object CAUTION To AVOID damaging gas power or other underground utility lines contact underground utility locating companies BEFORE digging more than 18 inches 46 cm deep e ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing the battery or working around the battery compartment INSTALLATION TIPS DO s Weld a horizontal bar across entire gate on any installation for strength Make sure that the operator is mounted level or it will not function properly Make sure there is slack in the operator cable DON Ts OL 6x DO NOT install upside down DO NOT install next to sprinklers or any area that may expose the bottom of operator to water DO NOT install on uphill or downhill gates e The operator can be mounted on top of the gate frame The operator must be installed at least 12 inches from the ground DO NOT install on ANY pedestrian passageways doorways or gates DO NOT over bend the operator cable Doing this will cause the wires to eventually break DO NOT weld the crossbar on just a few pickets or they

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