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Chamberlain 1280-298LMC Garage Door Opener User Manual

1. Center the bracket on the inside face of the door in line with the header bracket as shown Mark Hardware Shown Actual Size either the left and right or the top and bottom holes Drill 5 16 pilot holes and fasten the door bracket with hardware supplied Nut 5 16 18 Lock Washer 5 16 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18x2 1 2 21 Installation Step 12 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on page 23 SECTIONAL Doors Only Make sure garage door is fully closed Pull the manual release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from the inner trolley Slide the outer trolley back away from the door about 2 as shown in Figures 1 2 and 3 Figure 1 Figure 2 Fasten straight door arm section to outer trolley Bring arm sections together Find two pairs of holes with the 5 16 x1 clevis pin Secure the connection that line up and join sections Select holes as far with a ring fastener apart as possible to increase door arm rigidity Fasten curved section to the door bracket in the same way using the 5 16 x1 1 4 clevis pin Inner Trolley Clevis Pin 5 16 x1 Manual Release s Handle Screws 5 16 18x7 8 Straight Bracket Door Arm OOOOOOOOOO Door Bracket Figure 1 Figure 2 Clevis Pin 5h 6 x1 1 4 Door Arm Hole Alignment Alternative Figure 3 e If hol
2. 12 Installation Step 5 Hang the Opener Two representative installations are shown Yours may be different Hanging brackets should be angled Figure 1 to provide rigid support On finished ceilings Figure 2 attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the opener The bracket and fastening hardware are not supplied Measure the distance from each side of the opener to the structural support Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths Drill 3 16 pilot holes in the structural supports Attach one end of each bracket to a support with 5 16 18x1 7 8 lag screws Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with 5 16 18x7 8 hex screws lock washers and nuts Check to make sure the T rail is centered over the door or in line with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered above the door Remove the 2x4 Operate the door manually If the door hits the rail raise the header bracket Grease the top and underside of the rail surface where the trolley slides with rail grease Hardware Shown Actual Size SN00000000000 Lag Screw 5 16 18x1 7 8 Lock Washer 5 16 0000000 Hex Screw 5 16 18x7 8 Nut 5 16 18 13 The opener could fall and injure someone if it is not properly secured Fasten the opener securely to structural supports of the garage Figure 1 Structural Supports Lag Screws 5 16
3. Trolley WW AFTER RELEASE a 1 1 4 BEFORE 1 Assembly Step 3 Attach the Belt Cap Retainer Serious injury can result if fingers become entangled in moving opener sprocket Attach belt cap retainer securely Never operate opener while your hand is near the opener sprocket Position the belt cap retainer over the opener sprocket so the two holes in cap align Hasc terwe with the two holes in mounting plate Attach 8 x 3 8 with 8x3 8 hex screws provided e V Bet cap j Retainer i Opener Sprocket Hardware Shown Actual Size Hex Screw 8x3 8 You have now finished assembling your garage door opener Please read the following warnings before proceeding to the installation section IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Install only on a properly balanced and lubricated garage door An improperly balanced door may not reverse and could result in severe injury or death Repairs to cables spring assemblies and other hardware must be made by a professional service person before installing opener Disable all locks and remove all ropes connected to the garage door before installing the opener Ropes connected to a garage door can cause entanglement and death If possible install door opener 7 feet or more above floor with the manual release handle mounted 6 f
4. Children operating or playing with a garage door opener can injure themselves or others The garage door could close and cause serious injury or death Do not allow children to operate the push button s or the remote control transmitter s A moving garage door could injure someone under it Activate the opener only when the door is properly adjusted you can see it clearly and there are no obstructions to door travel Do NOT connect the power and operate the opener at this time The trolley will travel to the full open position but will not return to the close position until the sensor beam is connected and properly aligned See Safety Reversing Sensor Instructions beginning on page 17 Outside Keylock Accessory Connections To opener terminal screws white to 2 white red to 1 PRE WIRED INSTALLATION 24 Volt 2 Conductor Bell Wire To Replace Insert Top Tabs First 1 Detector TON Push Bar Cover Switch OFF STANDARD WALL MOUNT To Replace Insert Top Tabs First lt etector Switch ON OFF Opener Terminal Screws 2 Conductor Bell Wire RIGHT PANEL OF OPENER Antenna Installation Step 7 Install the Lights and the Lenses Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in the socket The light will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4 1 2 minutes when power is connected Then the light will turn OFF e f the bulbs burn out prematurel
5. Sore re Si Door Arm Closed Door with Door Open Door Backward Slant Adjustment Procedures for One Piece Doors Open Door Adjustment Closed Door Adjustment Decrease UP limit Decrease DOWN limit Turn the UP limit adjustment screw counter Turn the DOWN limit adjustment screw clockwise 5 clockwise 5 1 2 turns complete turns Press the Door Control push bar The trolley will Press the Door Control push bar The trolley will travel to the fully open position travel to the fully closed position Manually raise the door to the open position Manually close the door and lift the door arm to the parallel to the floor and lift the door arm to the trolley The arm should touch the trolley just ahead trolley The arm should touch the trolley just in of the door arm connector hole Refer to the fully back of the door arm connector hole Refer to the closed trolley door arm positions in the illustration If fully open trolley door arm positions in the the arm is behind the connector hole adjust the limit illustration If the arm does not extend far enough further One full turn equals 2 of trolley travel adjust the limit further One full turn equals 2 of trolley travel Connect the door arm to the trolley Close the door and join the curved arm to the connector hole in the trolley with the remaining clevis pin It may be necessary to lift the door slightly to make the connection Secure with a ring fastener Run
6. 18x1 7 8 N Measure X Distance 5 16 18x7 8 Hex Screws 5 16 Lock Washers 5 16 18 Nuts Figure 2 FINISHED CEILING Bracket m T Not Supplied 7 p uic Hidden Support Not Supplied 5 16 18x7 8 Screw 5 16 Lock Washer 5 16 18 Nut Installation Step 6 Install the Door Control Panel Locate the door control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot reach and away from all moving parts of the door and door hardware The door control is typically attached directly to the wall If installing into drywall drill 5 32 holes and use the anchors provided For pre wired installations as in new home construction it can be mounted to a standard single gang box See illustrations 1 Strip 1 4 of insulation from one end of the bell wire Connect the wire to the two screw terminals on back of door control white wire to 2 and white red wire to 1 2 Remove the push bar cover by gently prying off the top edge with a coin or screwdriver Fasten with 6ABx1 1 4 self tapping screws standard installation or 6 32x1 machine screws pre wired installation as follows Install bottom screw allowing 1 8 to protrude from the wall Position bottom of door control on screw head and adjust for snug fit Install top screw with care to avoid cracking plastic housing Do not overtighten 3 For standard wall mount only Run the bell wire
7. Read the Safety Instructions on page 8 They also apply to doors without tracks Unfinished Ceiling Em SS OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT Header Wall Vertical Centerline Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of your garage door Extend the line onto the header wall above door If headroom clearance is minimal you can install the header bracket on the ceiling See page 10 If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 on wall or ceiling use lag screws not supplied to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as shown H Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Header Wall Header Highest Point Highest Point Wall of Travel of Travel Distance Distance Hardware One piece door without track One piece door without track jamb hardware Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown Measure the distance from the top of the door to the floor Subtract the actual height of the door Add 8 to the remainder See Example Close the door and draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall at the determined height If the total number of inches exceeds the height available in your garage use the maximum height possible or refer to page 10 for ceiling installation Proceed to Step 2 page 10 pivot hardware EXAMPLE Distance from top of door
8. 77 7 7 i 7 pem Door Control Connections dotted line E Sensor Connections OPENER TERMINAL SCREWS Fasten Door Bracket warning Fasten Door Bracket A WARNING Follow instructions which apply to your door type To prevent damage to steel aluminum as illustrated below or on page 21 fiberglass or glass panel doors always reinforce the inside of the door both vertically and horizontally with angle iron A horizontal brace should be long enough to be secured to 2 vertical supports A vertical brace should cover the height of the top panel The illustration shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal brace For the vertical brace 2 pieces of angle iron are used to create a U shaped support The best solution is to check with your garage door manufacturer for an opener installation door reinforcement kit SECTIONAL Door Installation Procedure Header Bracket Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors mn fiberglass aluminum steel 1 E doors with glass panel etc Figure 1 oO zl 1 Vertical SSS Reinforcement z Vertical SS Guideline o Door efe SSS Bracket hp ia A Location fefe ei Carriage Bolt 5 16 18x2 1 2 0 it Vertical i RA Door Guideline Bracket UL o o B E 5 6 18 E
9. Does the opener have electric power Plug a lamp into the outlet If it doesn t light operate from either check the fuse box or the circuit breaker Some outlets are controlled by a wall switch the Door Control or 2 Have you disabled all door locks Review installation instruction warnings on page 7 the remote control 3 Is there a build up of ice or snow under the door The door may be frozen to the ground Remove any restriction The garage door spring may be broken Have it replaced Repeated operation may have tripped the overload protector in the motor Wait 15 minutes Try again pi Opener operates from 1 Is the door control lit If not remove the bell wire from the opener terminals Short the the remote but not red and white terminals by touching both terminals at the same time with a piece of from Door Control wire If the opener runs check for a faulty wire connection at the door control a short under the staples or a broken wire 2 Are the wiring connections correct Review Step 6 page 14 The door operates 1 Is the door push bar flashing If your model has the Lock feature turn it off from the Door 2 Your opener needs to re learn a remote control code Refer to instructions on the the remote control 3 Program the receiver to match the remote control code 4 Repeat the receiver programming procedure with all remote controls The remote control 1 Change the location of the remote control in yo
10. Screw 6ABx1 1 4 2 Insulated Staples 20 Screw 6 32x1 2 Assembly Section Pages 6 7 ASSEMBLY STEP 1 A CAUTION Attach the T Rail To the Opener To fasten rail use only those screws mounted in the top of the opener Any other screws will cause serious damage to the opener Washered Screw Remove the two washered screws mounted in top 5 16 18x1 2 lt Styrofoam of opener Align T rail and styrofoam over opener sprocket e Cut tape from T rail belt and styrofoam REMOVE STYROFOAM USE ONLY THIS TYPE AND SIZE Insert both washered screws through the T rail into the opener Tighten both screws securely USE ONLY THESE SCREWS Any other screws Washered Screw i ii s Opener will cause serious damage to the opener PIPER Sprocket Position belt over the opener sprocket ASSEMBLY STEP 2 Figure B Set the Belt Tension Trolley Threaded Figure A Nut Ring Slots Trolley Threaded Shaft Spring Place a 7 16 open end wrench on the square Trolley Nut end Rotate about 1 4 turn until the spring releases and snaps the nut ring against the trolley Figure C By hand thread the spring trolley nut on the This extends the spring for optimum belt tension threaded shaft until it is finger tight against the trolley Figure A Do not use any tools Figure C Insert a screwdriver tip into one of the nut ring slots and brace it firmly against the trolley Figure B
11. apply to your door type To prevent damage to steel aluminum as illustrated fiberglass or glass panel doors do not rest the opener on the door without using a 2x4 SECTIONAL Door amp ONE PIECE Door with Track A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door to T rail distance Raise the opener onto a stepladder 2x4 You will need help at this point if the ladder is i xn not tall enough Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat v S a 9 e on the top section beneath the T rail If the top panel hits the trolley when you raise the door pull down on the trolley release arm to disconnect inner and outer sections The trolley can remain disconnected until Step 12 is completed Door Stepladder i Trolley Release Arm Trolley ONE PIECE Door without Track Header Bracket With the door fully open and parallel to the floor Til Top of Opener measure the distance from the floor to the top of dba t ld i oS EE ZAR the door Using a stepladder as a support raise the opener to the same distance as the door from the floor it will be at a slight angle as shown The top of the door should be level with the top of the opener Do not position the opener more than 2 above this point Top of Door
12. at highest point of travel to floor 92 Actual height of door sess 88 Hernaltder teens a eco ierra eee te tege e aaa nasa age m BOG ET 8 Bracket height on header wall Measure UP from top of CLOSED door z You can attach the header bracket either to the Installation Step 2 wall above the garage door or to the ceiling Install the Header Bracket Follow the instructions which will work best for your particular requirements Fasten the Header Bracket to the Wall e Center the bracket on the vertical guideline with Mark either set of bracket holes do not use the the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal holes designated for ceiling mount Drill 3 16 pilot line as shown with the arrow pointing toward the holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural ceiling support with the hardware provided Wall ical Vertica p Mounting Holes Center Header __ d Wall c Lag Screws X 5 16 9x1 5 8 Header Bracket 2x4 Structural Support The nail hole is for positioning only You must use lag screws to mount the header bracket Optional Wall Mounting Holes Garage _ d Door Hardware Shown Actual Size Highest Point of Travel Vertical of Garage Door Center Line Lag Screw 5 16 9x1 5 8 Fasten the Header Bracket to the Ceiling Extend the vertical guideline onto
13. clockwise One turn equals 2 of travel If the door reverses when closing and there is no visible interference to travel cycle If the opener lights are flashing the Safety Reversing Sensors are either not installed misaligned or obstructed See Troubleshooting page 19 Test the door for binding Pull the manual release handle Manually open and close the door If the door is binding call for garage door service If the door is not binding or unbalanced adjust the DOWN close force See Adjustment Step 2 Adjustment Step 2 Adjust the Force Force adjustment controls are located on the right side panel of the opener Force adjustment settings regulate the amount of power required to open and close the door The door will stop in the up direction if anything interferes with its travel The door will reverse in the down direction if anything interferes with its travel including binding or unbalanced doors If the forces are set too light door travel may be interrupted by nuisance reversals in the down direction and stops in the up direction Weather conditions can affect the door movement so occasional adjustment may be needed The maximum force adjustment range is 260 degrees about 3 4 of a complete turn Do not force controls beyond that point Turn force adjustment controls with a screwdriver Adjustment Label Too much force on the door will interfere with the proper operation of the safety reverse
14. disengage the lockout feature pull the manual release handle straight down The trolley will reconnect on the next Manual disconnect position UP or DOWN operation Manual Release Handle AEN 0 Pull Down amp Back Towards Opener Lockout position Receiver and Remote Control Programming NOTICE To comply with FCC IC rules adjustment or modifications of this receiver and or transmitter are prohibited except for changing the code setting or replacing the battery THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS SECURITY Your garage door opener receiver and remote control transmitter have been set at the factory to a matching code The door will open when you press the LARGE remote control push button Your SECURITY opener will operate with several SECURITY remote controls utilizing up to 8 functions NOTE Open Close Stop operation counts as 1 function one Keyless Entry System with SECURITY logo Follow the instructions below to program your opener to match any additional remotes you may purchase See Accessories on page 34 To Add A Remote Control 1 Press and holdthe selected remote control push button See Figure 1 2 Press and release the Smart learn button on the right side of the opener see Figure 2 The indicator light on the panel will begin to blink and the opener lights will flash once 3 Release the remote push button Now the opener will operate when that remote control button is
15. door arm length close completely force or down limit Situation The door opens but won t close Having a Problem continued Probable Cause amp Solution 1 If the opener lights blink check the safety reversing sensor See page 19 2 If the opener lights do not blink and it is a new installation check the down force See Adjustment Step 2 page 25 For an existing installation see below Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete The door reverses for no apparent reason and opener lights don t blink The door reverses for no apparent reason 1 Is something obstructing the door Pull the manual release handle Operate the door manually If it is unbalanced or binding call for professional garage door service 2 Clear any ice or snow from the garage floor area where the door closes 3 Review the force adjustment procedures on page 25 4 If door reverses in the fully closed position decrease the travel limits page 24 Repeat safely reverse test after adjustments to force or travel limits The need for occasional adjustment of the force and limit settings is normal Weather conditions in particular can affect door travel Check the safety reversing sensor Remove any obstruction or align the receiving eye See page 19 and opener lights blink for 5 seconds afler reversing The opener lights i ODE tov n Replace the light bulbs 75 watts maximum Use a standard neck garage d
16. down direction The door must reverse on striking the obstruction Adjustment If the door stops on the obstruction it is not traveling far enough in the down direction Increase the DOWN limit by turning the DOWN limit adjustment screw counterclockwise 1 4 turn Repeat the test On a sectional door make sure limit adjustments do not force the door arm beyond a straight up and down position See the illustration on page 22 When the door reverses on the 2x4 laid flat remove the obstruction and run the opener through 3 or 4 complete travel cycles to test adjustment If the door will not reverse after repeated adjustment attempts call for professional garage door service Important safety check Repeat Adjustment Steps 1 2 and 4 after Each adjustment of door arm length force controls or limit controls Any repair to or adjustment of the garage door including springs and hardware Any repair to or buckling of the garage floor Any repair to or adjustment of the opener 26 Without a properly working safety reversing sensor persons particularly children could be seriously injured or killed if trapped by a closing garage door Repeat this test once a month 9 9 9 g 9 9 9 g 9 9 9 g VSISISILLLLSS ISS Failure to test and adjust the safety reverse system may result in serious injury o
17. pass code for visitors or service persons This temporary code can be limited to a programmable number of hours or entries Model 59LMC Model 973LMC Model 974LMC Outside Keylock Opens the garage door automatically from outside when remote control is not handy SECURITY 3 Channel Remote Control Includes visor clip SECURITY 4 Channel Remote Control Includes visor clip SECURITY 3 Channel Mini Remote Control With key ring and Velco fastening strip Motion Detecting Door Conirol Panel Multi function door control with motion sensor that automatically turns opener lights on for 5 minutes when it detects a person entering the garage Sensor can be easily deactivated when desired To Add the Keyless Entry We recommend that you program your code before you install the Keyless Entry You will not need assistance and you can test the reception at the mounting location before installation 1 Choose a 4 digit code using numbers from 0 to 9 a number can be used more than once for example 4 0 4 1 Press the four buttons for the code then press and hold the Enter button The indicator light on the door opener panel will blink Press and release the Smart learn button on the opener panel After the opener lights flash release the Enter button You may also program the Keyless Entry from the Multi Function Door control as follows 1 With the door closed enter the four
18. though this product contains a defect which is covered by this limited warranty CALL OUR TOLL FREE SERVICE NUMBER BEFORE DISMANTLING THIS PRODUCT AT 1 800 654 4736 Then send this product pre paid and insured to our service center for warranty repair You will be advised of shipping instructions when you call the toll free service number Please include a brief description of the problem and a dated proof of purchase receipt with any product that is returned for warranty repair Products returned to Seller for warranty repair which upon receipt by Seller are confirmed to be defective and covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced at Seller s sole option at no cost to you and returned pre paid Defective parts will be repaired or replaced with new or factory rebuilt parts at Seller s sole option THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON SELLER S PART THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NON DEFECT DAMAGE DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION OPERATION OR CARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ABUSE MISUSE FAILURE TO PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY MAINTENANCE OR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT LABOR CHARGES FOR DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLING A REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNIT REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES AND LIGHT BULBS OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR NON RESIDENT
19. transmitter You can close the door with the Door Control the Outside Keylock or Keyless Entry however if you activate them until down travel is complete lf you release them too soon the door will reverse The Opener Lights will turn on under the following conditions When the opener is initially plugged in when the power is restored after interruption when the opener is activated It will turn off automatically after 4 1 2 minutes or provide constant light when the Light feature is activated Bulb size is 75 watts maximum OPERATION OF THE MOTION DETECTING DOOR CONTROL PANEL This door control contains a motion detector that will automatically turn on the light when it detects a person entering the garage This feature can be easily turned off for extended work light use Door Control Push Bar Press to open or close the door Press again to reverse the door during the closing cycle or to stop the door while it is opening Light Feature Press the Light button to switch the opener light on or off When the door is opened or closed the light will remain on for 4 1 2 minutes Press the Light button to turn it off sooner The Light button will not control the opener light when the door is in motion When using the opener lights as working lights we recommend that you first disable the motion sensor See Automatic Light Feature following The 4 1 2 minute interval can be changed to 1 1 2 2 1 2 or 3 1 2 minutes as follows Press
20. up wall and across ceiling to opener Use insulated staples to secure the wire in several places Be careful not to pierce the wire with a staple creating a short 4 Connect the bell wire to the terminal screws on the opener panel white to 2 and white red to 1 5 After testing replace the cover by inserting top tabs and snapping into place NOTE After installation the green indicator light behind the push bar cover will indicate proper connection The automatic light feature will become functional 1 1 2 minutes after power is restored 6 Attach the User Safety Instruction label to the wall near the door control and the Maintenance Instruction label in a prominent location on the inside of the garage door Page 28 explains how to use the door control This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 Hardware Shown Actual Size ES ck ry Wall Anchors Insulated Terminal Staples Screws Lupin 6ABx1 1 4 Screw std installation 14 Screw 6 32x1 pre wired Button Light Button Ad A WARNING DO NOT CONNECT TO LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRING CONNECT ONLY TO 24 VOLT LOW VOLTAGE WIRES CONNECTION TO LIVE WIRES OR HIGHER VOLTAGE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY FROM SHOCK BURN OR ELECTROCUTION
21. Access Door O 3 Safety Reversin Gap between floor EU j a uU Safety and bottom of door HL Safety Reversing must not exceed 1 4 5 Jd n m stb level Reversing Sensor Sensor Safety across width of door Reversing Sensor Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons which contain all parts illustrated below If anything is missing carefully check the packing material Parts may be stuck in the foam Hardware for installation is also listed below Remote Control Transmitter Visor Clip Motion Detecting SECURITY 3 Channel SEEN Door Control Panel Remote Control 2 Styrofoam Belt Cap Retainer 2 Conductor Bell Wire Light Lens 2 White amp White Red One Piece Curved Door Arm Section 9099 99 9 9 999 Safety Labels Straight Door and Arm Section Literature 2 Safety Reversing Sensors 1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye with Safety Sensor 2 Conductor White amp White Black Bell Wire Bracket 2 attached INSTALLATION HARDWARE Insulated Staples 10 Hex Screw 5 16 18x7 8 4 Ring Fastener 3 Hex Screw 8x3 8 2 Dry Wall Anchors 2 Lag Screw 5 16 9x1 5 8 2 Rope Lag Screw 5 16 18x1 7 8 2 Handle Carriage Bolt 5 16 18x2 1 2 2 Rail Grease Clevis Pin 5 16 x2 3 4 1 Clevis Pin 5 16 x1 1 4 1 SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR Clevis Pin 5 16 x1 1 INSTALLATION HARDWARE Nut 5 16 18 6 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20x1 2 2 Lock Washer 5 16 6 Wing Nut 2
22. Ground Wire grounded Reinstall the cover To avoid installation difficulties do not run the opener at this time White Wire 16 The Protector System Without a properly working safety reversing sensor persons particularly children could be injured or killed by a closing garage door Read IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the down direction This is a required safety device and cannot be disabled When properly connected and aligned the safety reversing sensor will detect an obstacle in the path of its electronic beam The sending eye with an orange indicator light transmits an invisible light beam to the receiving eye with a green indicator light If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is closing the door will stop and reverse to full open position and the door control will flash for 5 seconds The units must be installed inside the garage so that the sending and receiving eyes face each other across the door between 4 6 above the floor Either can be installed on the left or right of the door as long as the sun never shines directly into the receiving eye lens The mounting brackets are designed to clip onto the track of sectional garage doors without additional hardware and follow all instructions To protect small children install the safety rev
23. IAL USE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY PROBLEMS WITH OR RELATING TO THE GARAGE DOOR OR GARAGE DOOR HARDWARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DOOR SPRINGS DOOR ROLLERS DOOR ALIGNMENT AND HINGES ANY SERVICE CALL THAT DETERMINES THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CAUSED BY ANY OF THESE ITEMS COULD RESULT IN A FEE TO YOU UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER S LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY BREACH OF CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY EXCEED THE COST OF THE PRODUCT COVERED HEREBY NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR US ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT Some provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential incidental or special damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province pela re rara rar rare ra rara re pe ele eee ee eee el ee el ele ele lee ele rare al ele ele ele zeit red red ee peed eee fee f fe pet rr fe fen eae ed ee eed fr mr Fr Fr rr pr ee e re rc rc eed feed peed feed f e fee fre er rr fen fe fen fe fe ede ee ed rr Fr Fr ed Fed Fr rcr rH 2000 The Chamberlain Group Inc 114A2478 All Rights Reserved Printed in Mexico
24. Inside Edge Figure 2 a of Door or A 2 Reinforcement Board b PA WT 422225555555 1 Center the door bracket on the previously marked vertical guideline used for the header bracket installation Note the correct UP placement as stamped inside the bracket Position the bracket on the face of the door within the following limits A The top edge of the bracket 2 4 below the top edge of the door B The top edge of the bracket directly below any structural support across the top of the door Mark and drill 5 16 left and right fastening holes Nut 5 16 18 Lock Washer 5 16 Secure the bracket as shown in Figure 1 if there is vertical reinforcement TTT If your installation doesn t require vertical reinforce Door Bracket Hardware Shown Actual Size x i Bolt ment but does need top and bottom fastening holes P m for the door bracket fasten as shown in Figure 2 20 All ONE PIECE Door Installation Procedure Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on page 20 They apply to one piece doors also Header Wall 2x4 Tidi ds Finished Ceiling Tir HC J Header z lm Br cket Door i J Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is Bracket needed for lightweight garage doors fiberglass aluminum steel door with glass panel etc Not Provided Vertical I Centerline of Garage Door Inside Edge of Door or d s Board
25. Liftt Master The Professional Line Garage Door Opener Model 1280 298LMC 1 2 HP For Residential Use Only Owner s Manual m Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully m Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation m The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System is connected and properly aligned B Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation m The model number label is located under the light lens on the left side of your opener CONTENTS A review of safety alert symbols You ll need tools Safety information regarding garage door locks and ropes Testing your garage door for sticking binding and balance Illustration of sectional door installation Illustration of one piece door installation Carton inventory Hardware inventory Assembly Section Pages 6 7 Attach T rail to opener Set the belt tension Attach belt cap retainer Installation safety instructions Installation Section Pages 8 23 Determine header bracket location Sectional door One piece door Install header bracket Attach the T rail to header bracket Position the opener Hang the opener Install the door control Install the lights and lenses Attach manual release rope and handle CONTENTS Electrical requirements The Protector System safety reversing sensor information Install the safety reversing sensor Fasten door bracket sectional door Fasten d
26. N GROUP INC Parts and Service Department 2301 N Forbes Boulevard Suite 104 Tucson Arizona 85745 For professional installation parts and service contact your local LIFT MASTER CHAMBERLAIN dealer Look for him in the Yellow Pages or call our Service number for a list of dealers in your area SERVICE INFORMATION TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 654 4736 Ee ee eee ee eee reTralrel re Tre ee eee eee ee eee eed ee eee ee eee ee ele eee rele el LIFT MASTER GARAGE DOOR OPENER FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Chamberlain Group Inc Seller warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product for the residence in which this product is originally installed that it will be free from any defect in materials and or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase Additionally the motor and belt are warranted for the lifetime of the product The product must be used in complete accordance with Chamberlain s instructions for installation operation and care The proper operation of this product is dependent on your compliance with the Owner s Manual instructions regarding installation operation maintenance and testing Failure to comply strictly with those instructions will void this warranty in its entirety Please note that the safety reverse system in order to operate properly with your garage door must be adjusted and periodically tested in accordance with the Owner s Manual If during the limited warranty period it appears as
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28. and hold the Lock button until the light blinks about 10 seconds Weak or broken springs could allow an open door to fall either rapidly or unexpectedly resulting in serious injury death or property damage If possible use the manual release rope and handle only when the door is fully closed One blink indicates that the timer is reset to 1 1 2 minutes Repeat the procedure and the light will blink twice resetting the timer to 2 1 2 minutes Repeat again for a 3 1 2 minute interval etc up to a maximum of four blinks and 4 1 2 minutes Automatic Light Feature The opener light will turn on automatically when a person enters the garage When a person walks in front of the door control the light will come on for five minutes then shut off This feature works by detecting body heat and may not work in temperatures around 100 F To disable this feature slide the Detector Switch on the right side of the door control down off We recommend that you disable the motion sensor when using the opener lights as working lights Otherwise they will turn off automatically if you are working beyond the sensor s range Energy Saving Feature This door control senses the brightness inside the garage and will not turn the light on if itis already bright enough If the light sensor turns on the light when it is not needed or does not turn it on when it is dark the sensitivity can be adjusted Remove the push bar cover by gently prying
29. ase the door It should stay in place supported entirely by its springs Raise and lower the door to see if there is any binding or sticking ONE PIECE DOOR J Before you begin survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation You may find it helpful to refer back to this page as you proceed with the installation of your opener z z FINISHED CEILING s Sectional Door Installation Support bracket amp E l fastening hardware is required See page 13 Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors fiberglass steel aluminum door with glass panels etc See page 20 for details i Header Wall these E DM TH SSK c E 10 a Spring oli jJ i f OR aaa Torsion Spring Access Door O Safety Reversing Sensor udi Floor must be level Model 1702LMC Outisde Quick Release across width of door is required if there is no access door Safety Reversing Sensor Di 5 One Piece Door Installation without Track isnen cewne TS Support bracket LIS amp fastening pu hardware is required See page 13 n DK Header Wall P One Piece Door with Track poe 9 Access Door 73 o 4 _ Rum O
30. control clockwise Make 10 degree turn adjustments until door opens completely Re adjust the UP limit if necessary After each adjustment run the opener through a complete travel cycle If the door reverses during the down close cycle and the opener lights aren t flashing Increase DOWN close force by turning the control clockwise Make 10 degree turn adjustments until the door completes a close cycle After each adjustment run the opener through a complete travel cycle Do not increase the force beyond the minimum amount required to close the door Adjustment Step 3 Test the Protector System Press the remote control push button to open the door Place the opener carton in the path of the door Press the remote control push button to close the door The door will not move more than an inch and the opener lights will flash Professional service is required if the opener closes the door when the safety reversing sensor is obstructed The garage door opener will not close from a remote if the indicator light in either sensor is off alerting you to the fact that the sensor is misaligned or obstructed The garage door can be closed by pressing and holding the Door Control push bar until down travel is completed Adjustment Step 4 Test the Safety Reverse System Test With the door fully open place a 2x4 laid flat on the floor centered under the garage door Operate the door in the
31. d adjustment of the opener instructions will call for hand tools shown below 3 16 5 16 and Mw LL Hack Saw S DO Wire Cutters f Claw Hammer 5 32 Drill Bits Pliers An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when required and someone under the door could be seriously injured or killed If your garage door binds sticks or is out of balance call for professional garage door service Garage doors door springs cables pulleys brackets and their hardware are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury or death Do not try to loosen move or adjust them yourself Ropes left on a garage door could cause someone to become entangled and killed Remove all ropes connected to the door before installing and operating the opener Identify the type and height of your door and any special conditions that exist and any additional materials that may be required by referring to page 4 SECTIONAL DOOR SErewaliver Adjustable End Wrench To avoid damage to the garage door and opener disable locks before installing and operating the opener Use a wood screw or nail to hold locks in the open unlocked position Operation at other than 120V 60 Hz will cause opener malfunction and damage Before you begin complete the following test to make sure your door is balanced and is not sticking or binding Lift the door about halfway as shown Rele
32. de Indicator Sensor Bracket Figure 3 WALL MOUNT Right Side ide Optional mage Exension Gal Bracket See Accessories Provided with Extension Bracket Sensor Bracket E Indicator Provided with light Extension Bracket Lens Figure 4 FLOOR MOUNT Right Side Lens Indicator Sensor light Bracket Provided with Extension Bracket Attach with concrete anchors t not provided Provided with Extension Optional Extension Bracket Bracket MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY SENSORS Slide a 1 4 20x1 2 carriage bolt head into the slot on each sensor Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to brackets with lenses pointing toward each other across the door Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket extension See Figure 5 Finger tighten the wing nuts Run the wires from both sensors to the opener Use insulated staples to secure wire to wall and ceiling Strip 1 4 of insulation from each set of wires Separate white and white black wires sufficiently to connect to the opener terminal screws white to 2 and white black to 3 ALIGNING THE SAFETY SENSORS e Plug in the opener The indicator lights in both the sending and receiving eyes will glow steadily if wiring connections and alignment are correct The sending eye orange indicator light will glow regardless of alignment or obstruction If the green indicator light in the receivi
33. digit code desired then press and hold Enter Press and hold the light button on the door control Press and hold the door control push bar After the opener lights flash release all buttons ao Test by pressing the the code then press Enter The door should begin to move 34 Access Door Outside Quick Release Accessory ssssssssssssssseeeeee eene enne 4 34 Electrical Safety Warrnlnggs eene terrere teneas dn ec ore deca Cube gei ner n deg nor a dea Dui d 2 7 16 27 Garage Door Testing for balance binding and StiCKing cccceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaecaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaacaesaeeeeeeeeeeeseniaeeeeeeeeess 3 25 27 Determining high point of travel SECUONAl Blood PEE 8 One Piece DOOM xcii ode ao iae dac d ele dex id aid Vous reae ded cada a aea ave ra a eed alc Lb ue Rav RR eu 8 9 Disablirig existing MOCKS ie oo treten erret teu E 3 7 Force Controls Adjustment Procedures ioo tate tenait tec net dut cedes se exec A ea Rb eua bes 25 Problems that might require Force adjustments eeeeesseeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeee enne 30 31 SEIVAWENLDOE E M 25 27 Door hardWal s E TEE 3 7 8 12 14 27 28 Maintenance Instruction Label ccccceesecccceceeeseeeeeceaneeseeceeceeaseececceaueuseeeeeaeeaeeeceeeeauaasseeeeeseaaaaseeeeeeeeauseseesees 7 14 Reinforcement requirements 5 encore aaa aN a eu d
34. dule Once a Month Repeat the safety reverse test Make any Manually operate door If it is unbalanced or necessary adjustments See page 26 binding call for professional garage door service Once a Year Check to be sure door opens amp closes fully Oil door rollers bearings and hinges The opener Adjust limits and or force if necessary See pages does not require additional lubrication Do not 24 and 25 grease the door tracks Operation of Your Opener Activate the opener with any of the following The Remote Control Transmitter Hold push button down until the door starts to move The Door Control Hold push bar down until the door starts to move The Outside Keylock or Keyless Entry See Accessories When the opener is activated 1 If open the door will close If closed it will open 2 If closing the door will reverse 3 If opening the door will stop allowing space for entry and exit of pets and for fresh air 4 If the door has been stopped in a partially open position it will close 5 If obstructed while closing the door will reverse If the obstruction interrupts the sensor beam the opener lights will blink for 5 seconds 6 If obstructed while opening the door will stop 7 If fully open the door will not close when the beam is broken The sensor has no effect in the opening cycle If the sensor is not correctly installed and aligned the door won t close from any remote control
35. eeaeseeeeeeeceaeeeseaaeeseaeeeseaaeeseeeeeesaeeseeeeeeseaeeeseaeeeees 26 Testing FE QUINCO Me EIS 7 26 30 31 Safety Reverse System Problems Securing header bracket to wall c cecesceceeceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeaaeeeaeeecaaaeseaeeecaaaeseaeeeceaaeseeaaeeseaaeeeeeeseeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeessas 8 Adjusung travel limits eoo orien ege mne sete ure A 24 Applying excessive force on the door sss inr eee eeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeesaeeeeseeseaeeeseseseeeeseeneeeeeeesenaeeeeeenenees 25 Buckling or UMEVEM MOOK ERES 4 26 Safety Warnings sse 2 3 6 7 8 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 24 25 26 27 28 29 User Instruction Label for garage wall sssssssssseeeenne eene eene nennen 7 14 Vibration Noise Isolator Kil 5r ern Srt ee Renee ext n tS eR e xu uuu Rn a RR RENS E 30 35 LIFT MASTER SERVICE IS ON CALL OUR LARGE SERVICE ORGANIZATION SPANS AMERICA AND CANADA HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Selling prices will be furnished on request or parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and you will be billed accordingly WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PART NUMBER PART NAME MODEL NUMBER INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION IS AS NEAR AS YOUR TELEPHONE SIX DAYS A WEEK SIMPLY DIAL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 654 4736 HOURS Central Std Time 6 00 A M TO 7 00 P M Monday through Friday 8 00 A M TO 6 00 P M Saturday ADDRESS ORDERS TO THE CHAMBERLAI
36. eet above the floor 5 Do not connect the opener to power source until instructed to do so 6 Locate the Door Control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot reach and away from all moving parts of the door Install the User Safety Instruction Label on the wall adjacent to the control button and the Maintenance Instruction Label in a prominent location on the inside of the garage door Upon completion of the installation the door must reverse when it comes in contact with a one inch high object or a 2x4 laid flat on the floor Do not wear watches rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing an opener Jewelry or loose clothing can be caught in the mechanism of the garage door or the opener Installation Section Pages 8 23 Installation Step 1 A WARNING Determine Header Bracket Location Installation procedures vary according to garage If the header bracket is not rigidly fastened to door types Follow the instructions which apply to a structural support on the header wall or your door ceiling the safety reverse system may not work properly see page 26 The door might not reverse when required and could cause serious injury or death SECTIONAL Doors and The garage door springs cables pulleys ONE PIECE Door With Track brackets and their hardware are under extreme tension Do not attempt to loosen move or adjust them yourself Serious personal injury Fini
37. ersing sensor so that the beam will be no higher than 4 6 above the garage floor Disconnect power to the garage door opener before installing the safety reversing sensor If itis necessary to mount the units on the wall the brackets must be securely fastened to a solid surface such as the wall framing Extension brackets see accessories are available if needed If installing in masonry construction add a piece of wood at each location to avoid drilling extra holes in masonry if repositioning is necessary The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed No part of the garage door or door tracks springs hinges rollers or other hardware may interrupt the beam while the door is closing iy i iy li Sensor Beam E 9 7 7 S Sensor Beam 4 6 max 4 6 max above floor above floor Invisible Light Beam Protection Area Figure 1 Facing the door from inside the garage 17 Installation Step 10 Install the Safety Reversing Sensor INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is disconnected Install and align the brackets so the sensors will face each other across the garage door with the beam from 4 6 above the floor They may be installed in one of three ways as follows Garage door track installation preferred Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each door
38. es spring assemblies and other hardware must be made by a professional garage door person Disconnect the electric power from the garage door opener before making any repairs or removing the covers SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Care of Your Opener Limit and force adjustment controls The remote control transmitter The opener must learn the code of any new remote Limit Controls Force Controls control Page 29 explains how to program your receiver and how to erase all codes if required Self S e service of your radio controls and remote controls is not recommended If service is needed call the toll free number listed on the back page Adjustment Labe Adjustment Label The remote control battery Located on the left sid l Located on the right sid l Ee Located on the left side panel Located on the right side panel The lithium battery should produce power for up to 5 years To replace the battery pry open case with visor clip or screwdriver as shown Insert battery positive side up Dispose of your old battery properly Weather conditions may cause some minor changes in door operation requiring some re adjustments particularly during the first year of operation Pages 24 and 25 refer to the limit and force adjustments Only a screwdriver is required Follow the instructions carefully Repeat the safety reverse test page 26 after any adjustment of limits or force Maintenance Sche
39. es in curved arm are above holes in straight arm disconnect straight arm Cut about 6 from the solid end Reconnect to trolley with cut end down as shown Bring arm sections together Find two pairs of holes that line up and join with screws lock washers and nuts 5 16 18 Hardware Shown Actual Size Screws 5 16 18x7 8 Nut 5 16 18 Lock 5 16 Ring Fastener Cut This End Figure 3 LLL SL Ls Clevis Pin Clevis Pin Hex Screw 5 16 x1 Trolley 5 16 x1 1 4 Door Bracket 5 16 18x7 8 Proceed to Adjustment Step 1 page 24 Trolley will re engage automatically when the opener is operated 22 All ONE PIECE Doors Assemble the Door Arm Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections Bracket together to the longest possible length with a 2 or 3 hole overlap With the door closed connect the straight door arm section to the door bracket with the 5 16 x1 1 4 clevis pin Secure with a ring fastener STE RIS Ring Fastener aT 97 Lock Nuts Washers 5 16 18 5 16 Straight Door Arm 5 16 18x7 8 Curved Door Arm On one piece doors before connecting the door arm to the trolley the travel limits must be adjusted Limit adjustment screws are located on the left side panel as shown on page 24 Follow adjustment procedures below Fully Closed Trolley Fully Open Trolley Door Arm Connector Hole Door Arm Connector Hole 2 7
40. nd sprocket assembly 11 12A373 Capacitor bracket Complete with 12 41D3150 Terminal block w screws Spring washer Thrust washer 13 4104842 Universal replacement motor amp Retaining ring bracket assembly Bearing plate Complete with Motor worm Roll pins 2 bracket bearing assembly RPM Drive gear and worm gear sensor Helical gear w retainer and grease 41A3583 7 Cover 41A2817 Drive worm gear kit w grease 41A2818 Helical gear amp retainer w grease Roll pins 2 41D3452 Limit switch assembly 41B4245 Line cord 41C4398A RPM sensor assembly 41C4876 Wire harness assembly with plug 41A2826 1 Shaft bearing kit 41A5021 5E Receiver logic board assembly 41A2822A Interrupter cup assembly Complete with Logic board 41A4889 End i End panel w all labels nepang NOT SHOWN 41A4888 End panel w all labels 4A1344 Light socket 41A2825 Opener assembly hardware kit includes screws not designated 108D34 Lens by a number in illustration Accessories Available For Your Opener Model 1702LMC Outside Quick Release Required for a garage with NO access door 8 foot Complete Rail To allow an 8 foot door to open fully 10 foot Complete Rail To allow a 10 foot door to open fully Extension Brakcets Optional For safety sensor installation onto the wall or floor SECURITY Keyless Entry Enables homeowner to operate garage door opener from outside by entering code on specially designed keyboard Also can add a temporary
41. ng eye is off dim or flickering and the invisible light beam path is not obstructed alignment is required Loosen the sending eye wing nut and readjust aiming directly at the receiving eye Lock in place Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust sensor until it receives the sender s beam When the green indicator light glows steadily tighten the wing nut Figure 6 Wiring the Safety Sensors Finished Bell Wire EE Ceiling m me TM Invisible Light Beam Sensor Protection Area Bell Wire Figure 5 zoe B M Carriage bolt TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY SENSORS 1 If the sending eye indicator light does not glow steadily after installation check for Electric power to the opener A short in the white or white black wires These can occur at staples or at screw terminal connections Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener A broken wire 2 If the sending eye indicator light glows steadily but the receiving eye indicator light doesn t Check alignment Check for an open wire to the receiving eye 3 If the receiving eye indicator light is dim realign either sensor NOTE When the invisible beam path is obstructed or misaligned while the door is closing the door will reverse If the door is already open it will not close The door control will blink 10 times See page 17 7
42. off the top edge with a coin or screwdriver Underneath there is a dial below the red light on the right side Use a small screwdriver to turn the dial toward L counterclockwise to make the light come on or toward H clockwise to make the light go off Replace the cover by inserting top tabs and snapping into place Lock Feature Designed to prevent operation of the door from portable remote controls However the door will open and close from the Door Control push bar and from the Outside Keylock and the Keyless Entry accessories To activate Press and hold the Lock button for 2 seconds The push button indicator light will flash as long as the lock is on To turn off Press and hold the Lock button again for 2 seconds The indicator light will stop flashing Normal operation will resume The Lock feature will also turn off whenever the Smart button on the opener end panel is activated TO OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY To open the door manually The door should be fully closed if Trolley possible Pull down on the amp Release Arm manual release handle Trolley f Manual J and lift the door manually To reconnect the door to Release i the opener press the Handle Door Control push bar Pull Down The lockout feature prevents the trolley from reconnecting automatically Pull the manual release handle down and back toward the opener The door can then be raised and lowered Trolley manually as often as necessary To
43. oor disconnects the trolley from outside the garage in case of power failure 31 Repair Parts Rail Assembly Parts 14995 41A3588 1 41B3869 1 183B99 41A3589 12 41B4103 109B33 Installation Parts KEY PART NO NO 41C0472 3 41A5056 3 10A20 29B137 41A2828 217A238 41A5047 1 41A4353 1 41A5034 178B34 178B35 41A5266 1 41A2770 5 114A2478 DESCRIPTION Motion detecting door control panel 3 channel remote control housing no circuit board 3V2032 Lithium battery Transmitter visor clip Manual release rope amp handle assy 2 conductor bell wire white amp white red Door bracket w clevis pin amp fastener Header bracket w clevis pin amp fastener Safety sensor kit receiving and sending eyes with 3 2 conductor bell wire attached Straight door arm section Curved door arm section Safety sensor brackets 2 NOT SHOWN Installation hardware bag includes hardware listed on page 5 Owner s manual 32 DESCRIPTION Master link kit Belt pulley bracket Complete trolley assembly One piece T rail Full belt assembly Tensioner assembly Trolley clip eg geng8 08s Repair Parts Opener Assembly Parts Down Brown Contact LIMIT SWITCH ASSY Wire Drive Gear Center Limit Up Contact Contact KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 41A4371 Belt cap retainer 10 30B363 Capacitor 1 2HP 41A4885 2 Gear a
44. oor bracket one piece door Connect door arm to trolley sectional door Connect door arm to trolley one piece door Adjustment Section Pages 24 26 Travel limit adjustments Force adjustments Test the Protector System Test the safety reverse system Operation safety instructions Care of your opener Maintenance schedule Operation of your opener Receiver amp remote control programming Having a problem sss 30 31 Repair parts rail assembly Repair parts installation Repair parts opener assembly Accessories How to order repair parts Warranty Start by reviewing these important safety alert symbols When you see these Safety Symbols on the following pages they will alert you to the possibility of serious injuries or death if you do not comply with the corresponding instructions The hazard may come from something mechanical or from electric shock Head the instructions carefully Mechanical Electrical When you see this Safety Symbol on the following pages it will alert you to the possibility of damage to your garage door and or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the corresponding instructions Read the instructions carefully This garage door opener is designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed operated maintained and tested in strict accordance with the safety instructions contained in this manual You ll Need Tools During assembly installation an
45. oor opener bulb if regular bulb burns out don t turn off Is the Light feature on Turn it off The opener strains or The door may be out of balance or the springs are broken Close the door and use the maximum force is needed to operate door The opener motor hums briefly then won t work The opener won t operate due to power failure manual release to disconnect the trolley Open and close the door manually A properly balanced door will stay in any point of travel while being supported entirely by its springs If it does not disconnect the opener and call a professional garage door serviceman Do not increase the force to operate the opener 1 The garage door springs are broken See above 2 If the problem occurs on the first operation of the opener door may be locked Disable the door lock If the belt was removed and reinstalled the motor may be out of phase Remove the belt cycle the motor to the down position Observe the drive sprocket When it turns in a clockwise direction and stops in the down position reinstall the belt Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete 1 Use the manual release to disconnect the trolley The door can be opened and closed manually When the power is restored press the Door Control push bar and trolley will automatically reconnect unless trolley is in lockout position See page 28 2 The Outside Quick Release accessory for use on garages with no service d
46. pressed Test it by pressing the remote button to see that the door goes up and down Adding a remote can also be done from the door control as follows 1 With the door closed press and hold a remote push button 2 Press and hold the Light button on the door control 3 Press and hold the door control push bar 4 After the opener lights flash release all buttons Test by pressing the remote push button To Erase All Remote Control Codes Press and hold the Smart button on the opener panel until the indicator light turns off about 6 seconds All transmitter codes are now erased Then follow the steps above to re program each remote control To Control the Opener Lights With SECURITY transmitters a remote push button can be programmed to operate the opener lights without opening the door 1 With the door closed press and hold the remote button that you want to control the light 2 Press and hold the Light button on the door control 3 Press and hold the Lock button on the door control 4 After the opener lights flash release all buttons Test by pressing the remote push button The opener lights should turn on or off but the door should not move 29 Children operating or playing with a garage door opener can injure themselves or others The garage door could close and cause serious injury or death Do not allow children to operate the Door Control or remote control transmitter s A moving garage door co
47. r death to perons trapped by a closing garage door Repeat this test once a month and adjust as needed me EE a 2x4 laid flat IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS Do not permit children either to operate or to play with the opener Keep remote control in a location inaccessible to children Operate opener only when the door is in full view and free from any obstruction Keep the door in sight until it is completely closed NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR Check safety reversal system monthly See page 26 The garage door MUST reverse on contact with a one inch object or a 2x4 board laid flat placed on the floor If an adjustment is made to either the force or the limit of travel both adjustments may be needed and the safety reversal system must be checked Failure to properly adjust the opener may result in severe injury or death If possible use the manual release only when the door is in a closed position Caution should be taken whenever the disconnect cord is actuated with the door open Weak or broken springs may cause the door to fall rapidly causing injury or death to persons KEEP GARAGE DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED See page 3 An improperly balanced door may not reverse when required and could result in severe injury or death Repairs to cabl
48. re with an overhand knot If itis necessary to cut the rope heat seal the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling 15 Installation Step 9 ZA WARNING Electrical Requirements To prevent electrocution or fire installation and wiring must be in compliance with local To reduce the risk of electric shock your garage electrical and building codes door opener has a grounding type plug with a third Do NOT use an extension cord 2 wire adapter grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding or change the plug in any way to make it fit type outlet your outlet If the plug doesn t fit into the outlet you have contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet To avoid installation difficulties do not run the opener at this time If permanent wiring is required by your local code refer to the following procedure To prevent electrocution remove power from the garage door opener and from the circuit you plan to use for the permanent connection Permanent wiring To make a permanent connection through the connection 7 8 diameter hole in the top of the opener according to local code Remove the opener cover screws and set the cover aside Remove the attached 3 prong cord Connect the black line wire to the screw on the d brass terminal the white neutral wire to the SEN screw on the silver terminal and the ground wire to the green ground screw The opener must be
49. shed OF death could result Call for professional Vertical Ceiling garage door service Header Guideline Wall 2x4 Structural i Supports Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of the garage door SSS Extend the line onto the header wall ERI above the door Remember you can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet to the o eg left or right of the door center only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the way or you can attach S it to the ceiling refer to page 10 j when clearance is minimal It may be mounted on the wall upside down if necessary to gain approximately Vertical Guideline SP s o o e 1 2 j If you need to install the header bracket ofo on a 2x4 on wall or ceiling use lag gt L screws not supplied to securely fasten m D the 2x4 to structural supports Ceiling Header Open your door to the highest Inl Header point of travel as shown Draw E L me Track an intersecting horizontal line Highest Point on the header wall 2 above of Travel the high point This height will Highest Point provide travel clearance for the PS top edge of the door Sectional door with One piece door with curved track horizontal track Proceed to Step 2 page 10 ONE PIECE Door Without Track
50. system The door might not reverse properly when required and could seriously injure or kill someone under it Do not increase the force beyond the minimum amount required to close the door Do not use the force adjustments to compensate for a binding or sticking garage door Test the safety reverse system following all adjustments to force levels See page 26 Force Adjustment Controls Right Side Panel of Opener How and When to Adjust the Forces Test the DOWN close force Grasp the door bottom when the door is about halfway through DOWN close travel The door should reverse Reversal halfway through down travel does not guarantee reversal on a one inch obstruction See page 26 If the door is hard to hold or doesn t reverse decrease the DOWN close force by turning the control counterclockwise Make 10 degree turn adjustments until the door reverses normally After each adjustment run the opener through a complete cycle Test the UP open force Grasp the door bottom when the door is about halfway through UP open travel The door should stop If the door is hard to hold or doesn t stop decrease UP open force by turning the control counterclockwise Make 10 degree turn adjustments until the door stops easily After each adjustment run the opener through a complete travel cycle 25 If the door doesn t open at least 5 feet Increase UP Open force by turning the
51. t of the travel limits will interfere with the proper operation of the safety reverse system The door might not reverse properly when required and could seriously injure or kill someone under it Test the safety reverse system following all adjustments to the travel limits See page 26 Protection Bolt Left Side Panel Limit Adjustment Screws J SJ Adjustment Label How and When to Adjust the Limits If the door does not open completely but opens at least five feet Increase up travel Turn the UP limit adjustment screw clockwise One turn equals 2 of travel NOTE To prevent the trolley from hitting the cover protection bolt keep a minimum distance of 2 4 between the trolley and the bolt If door does not open at least 5 feet Adjust the UP open force as explained in Adjustment Step 2 If the door does not close completely Increase down travel Turn the DOWN limit adjustment screw counterclockwise One turn equals 2 of travel If the door still won t close completely and the trolley bumps into the pulley bracket see page 4 try lengthening the door arm see page 22 24 If you have adjusted the door arm to the maximum length and the door still will not close completely lower the header bracket See Installation Step 1 pages 8 and 9 If the opener reverses in fully closed position Decrease down travel Turn the DOWN limit adjustment screw
52. the ceiling as shown Center the bracket on the vertical mark no more pr d iene than 6 from the wall Make sure the arrow is A S Qt as pointing toward the wall The bracket can be F dE d y mounted flush against the ceiling when clearance cd PM Center Line is minimal Mark holes designated for ceiling mount only Drill 3 16 pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided Ceiling Mounting Holes CEILJAG MOUNNONLY Garage Door The nail hole is for positioning only You must use lag screws to mount the header bracket 10 Installation Step 3 Attach the T rail to the Header Bracket Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket Use packing material as a Header Wall protective base Header If the door spring is in the way you ll need help Bracket Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the T rail to clear the Belt Pulley spring Bracket Position the belt pulley bracket against the header bracket Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as shown Insert a ring fastener to secure Ring Fastener Header Bracket Clevis Pin Jp Hi SHE er Belt Pulley Bracket Temporary Support Hardware Shown Actual Size dO Clevis Pin 5 16 x2 3 4 Ring Fastener 11 Installation Step 4 A CAUTION Position the Opener Follow instructions which
53. the opener through a complete travel cycle If the door has a slight backward slant in full open position as shown in the illustration decrease the UP limit until the door is parallel to the floor 23 Adjustment Section Pages 24 26 Adjustment Step 1 Adjust the UP and DOWN Limits Do not make any limit adjustments until the safety reversing sensors are completely installed Limit adjustment settings regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down The door will stop in the up direction if anything interferes with door travel The door will reverse in the down direction if anything interferes with the door travel including binding or unbalanced doors To operate the opener press the Door Control push bar Run the opener through a complete travel cycle Does the door open and close completely Does the door stay closed and not reverse unintentionally when fully closed If your door passes both of these tests no limit adjustments are necessary unless the reversing test fails See page 26 Adjustment procedures are outlined below Run the opener through a complete travel cycle after each adjustment Repeated operation of the opener during adjustment procedures may cause the motor to overheat and shut off Simply wait 15 minutes and try again Read the procedures carefully before continuing on to Adjustment Step 2 Use a screwdriver to make limit adjustments Improper adjustmen
54. track with the curved arms facing the door Snap into place against the side of the track It should lie flush with the lip hugging the back edge of the track as shown in Figure 2 If your door track will not support the bracket securely wall installation is recommended Wall installation Place the bracket against the wall with curved arms facing the door Be sure there is enough clearance for the sensor beam to be unobstructed If additional depth is needed an extension bracket see Accessories or wood blocks can be used Use bracket mounting holes as a template to locate and drill 2 3 16 diameter pilot holes on the wall at each side of the door from 4 6 above the floor Attach brackets to wall with lag screws not provided If using extension brackets or wood blocks adjust right and left assemblies to the same distance out from the mounting surface Make sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared Floor installation Use wood blocks or extension brackets see Accessories to elevate sensor brackets so the lenses will be 4 6 above the floor Carefully measure and place right and left assemblies at the same distance out from the wall Be sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared Fasten to the floor with concrete anchors as shown Hardware Shown Actual Size N Insulated Staples 20 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20x1 2 2 Wing Nut 2 18 Figure 2 DOOR TRACK MOUNT Right Si
55. uld injure or kill someone under it Activate the opener only when you can see the door clearly it is free of obsiructions and is properly adjusted Model 973LM SECURITY 3 Channel Remote Control r Select a Figure 1 push button SECURITY Garage Door Opener Figure 2 as Smart learn Button Indicator Light RIGHT PANEL Code programming instructions are also located on the opener panel Open Close Stop Operation Your SECURITY remote control can be programmed to operate one door using all 3 buttons the large button will only open the door the middle button will only close the door and the third button will stop the door s movement You may set up this feature as follows 1 With the door closed press and hold the large remote push button 2 Press and hold the Lock button on the door control 3 Press and hold the door control push bar When the opener lights flash release all buttons Test by pressing the large Open button on the remote The door should open Press it again while the door is open and nothing should happen Press the middle Close button and the door should close Press the third Stop button while the door is moving and it should stop immediately Model 976LMC SECURITY Keyless Entry Follow instructions on page 34 Accessories Open Close Stop Having a Problem Situation Probable Cause amp Solution The opener doesn t 1
56. ur car has short range 2 Check to be sure the antenna on the side or back panel of opener extends fully downward 3 Some installations may have shorter range due to a metal door foil backed insulation or metal garage siding Opener noise is If operational noise is a problem because of proximity of the opener to the living disturbing in living quarters the Vibration Isolator Kit 4143263 can be installed This kit was designed to quarters of home minimize vibration to the house and is easy to install The garage door 1 Be sure that all remote control push buttons are off opens and closes 2 Remove the bell wire from the door control terminals and operate from the remote by itself only If this solves the problem the door control is faulty replace or there is an intermittent short on the wire between the door control and the opener 3 Clear memory and reprogram all remote controls The door doesn t 1 If the door has been working properly but now doesn t open all the way increase the open completely up force See page 25 2 Is something obstructing the door Remove the obstruction or repair the door 3 If door opens at least 5 feet the travel limits may need to be increased One turn equals 2 inches of travel See page 24 Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete The door stops but Review the travel limits adjustment procedures on page 24 doesn t close Repeat the safety reverse test after any adjustment of
57. y due to vibration replace with a Garage Door Opener bulb Slide lenses into guides Snap bottom tabs into lens slots For convenience the lenses may be installed after Adjustment Step 4 on page 26 Reverse the procedure to remove the lenses Installation Step 8 Attach the Manual Release Rope and Handle Trolley Trolley Release Arm Rope Manual Overhand Release Handle Knot Overhand Knot 75 Watt Maximum Light Bulb ns 2 TO Watt ximum 1t Bulb Lens Slot Lens Tab Do not use the red handle to pull the door open or closed The rope knot could become untied and you could fall Use the manual release only to disengage the trolley and if possible only when the door is closed Garage doors are heavy If the door is open when the handle is pulled the door could close inadvertently if it is not properly balanced Serious injury may result to persons under the door Make sure the doorway is clear of persons and obstructions before pulling handle when door is open Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top of the red handle so NOTICE reads right side up as shown Secure with an overhand knot at least 1 from the end of the rope to prevent slipping Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in the release arm of the outer trolley Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet above the floor Secu

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