Garage Door Opener Owner’s Manual - Chamberlain Door Opener Owner’s Manual For Residential Use Only Model 6200, 6200-2, 6200-2K 1/2HP Please read this manual and the enclosed safety

The Chamberlain Group, Inc.A DUCHOSSOIS ENTERPRISE845 Larch AvenueElmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196

®

Complies with UL324 Regulationseffective January 1,

Garage Door OpenerOwner’s Manual

For Residential Use Only

Model 6200, 6200-2, 6200-2K1/2HP

■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!

■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.

■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System ® is connected andproperly aligned.

■ Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.

■ The model number label is located on the front end panel of your opener.

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Start by reviewing these important safety alert symbols:

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Contents PageA review of safety alert symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2You'll need tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Safety information regarding garage door locksand ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Testing your garage door for sticking, bindingand balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Illustration of sectional door installation . . . . . . . .4Illustration of one-piece door installation . . . . . . .5Carton inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Hardware inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Assembly section - pages 8 – 11Assemble T-rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Attach cable pulley bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Install trolley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Fasten T-rail to opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Install chain/cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Attach sprocket cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Tighten the chain and cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Installation section - pages 11 – 27Installation safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Determine header bracket locationSectional door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12One-piece door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Install the header bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Attach the T-rail to header bracket . . . . . . . . . .15Position the opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Hang the opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Install the door control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Contents PageInstall the lights and lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Attach manual release rope and handle . . . . . . . . .19Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20The Protector System® safety reversing sensor information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Install the safety reversing sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Fasten door bracket (sectional door) . . . . . . . . . . . .24Fasten door bracket (one-piece door) . . . . . . . . . . .25Connect door arm to trolley (sectional door) . . . . . .26Connect door arm to trolley (one-piece door) . . . . .27

Adjustment section - pages 28 – 30Travel limit adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Force adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Test the Protector System® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Test the safety reversing sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Operation safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Care of your opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Maintenance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Operation of your opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Receiver and remote control programming . . . . . . . .33Having a problem? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Repair parts, rail assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Repair parts, installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Repair parts, opener assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39How to order repair parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

When you see these Safety Symbols on the following pages, they will alert you to the possibility ofserious injury or death if you do not comply with the corresponding instructions. The hazard maycome from something mechanical or from electric shock. Read the instructions carefully.

When you see this Safety Symbol on the following pages, it will alert you to the possibility of damageto your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the correspondinginstructions. 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.

Mechanical Electrical

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CAUTION

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Pliers

Wire Cutters

Claw Hammer

Hack Saw

ScrewdriverAdjustable End Wrench

1/2" and 7/16" Sockets and Wrench

Drill

Tape Measure

21

Stepladder

Pencil

3/16", 5/16" and 5/32" Drill Bits

Carpenter's Level

You'll Need ToolsDuring assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructions will call for hand tools shown below.

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The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Testing Force Setting New GDO Manual 2/1/92

ONE-PIECE DOOR

SECTIONAL DOOR

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Testing Force Setting New GDO Manual 2/1/92

ONE-PIECE DOOR

SECTIONAL DOOR

An unbalanced garage door might not reversewhen required and someone under the doorcould be seriously injured or killed. If your garage door binds, sticks or is out ofbalance, call for professional garage doorservice. Garage doors, door springs, cables,pulleys, brackets and their hardware are underextreme tension and can cause serious injuryor death. Do not try to loosen, move or adjustthem yourself!Ropes left on a garage door could causesomeone to become entangled and killed.Remove all ropes connected to the door beforeinstalling and operating the opener.

To avoid damage to the garage door andopener, disable locks before installing andoperating the opener. Use a wood screw or nailto hold locks in the "open" (unlocked) position.Operation at other than 120V 60 Hz will causeopener malfunction and damage.

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CAUTION

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Identify the type and height of your door and anyspecial conditions that exist and any additionalmaterials that may be required by referring to the lists on page 4 or page 5.

Before you begin, complete the following test tomake sure your door is balanced, and is notsticking or binding:• Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release the

door. It should stay in place, supported entirely byits springs.

• Raise and lower the door to see if there is anybinding or sticking.

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You may find it helpful to refer back to this page asyou proceed with the installation of your opener.

Safety Reversing Sensor

Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors

(fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with glass panels, etc.). See page 24 for details.

Support bracket & fastening hardware

is required. See page 17.

Slack in Chain Tension is Normal When

Garage Door is Closed

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— —

— —

— —

Door Center

Header Wall

Safety Reversing

Sensor

Floor must be level across width of door

FINISHED CEILING

Extension Spring

Torsion SpringAccess Door

OR

Cable Pulley Bracket

Header Bracket

Trolley

Straight Door Arm

Manual Release

Rope & Handle

Door Bracket Garage

Door

Curved Door Arm

Garage Door

Spring

Header Wall

CableChain

Closed Position

Before you begin, survey your garage area to seewhether any of the conditions below apply to yourinstallation.

Based on your particular requirements, there areseveral installation steps which might call for materialsand/or hardware not included in the carton. • Step 1, page 12 - Look at the wall or ceiling above

the garage door. The header bracket must besecurely fastened to structural supports.

• Step 5, page 17 - Do you have a finished ceiling inyour garage? If so, a support bracket andadditional fastening hardware may be required.

• Safety reversing sensor, page 21 - Dependingupon garage construction, wood blocks may needto be fastened to mounting locations beforesensors are installed.

• Step 10, page 22 - Alternate floor mounting of thesafety reversing sensor will require hardware notprovided.

• Step 11, page 24 - Do you have a steel, aluminum,fiberglass or glass panel door? If so, horizontaland vertical reinforcement is required.

• Look at the garage door where it meets the floor.It must close on the floor all the way across.Otherwise, the safety reverse system may notwork properly. See page 30. Floor or door shouldbe repaired.

• If your door is more than 7 feet high, see longerrails available on page 38.

SECTIONAL Door Installation

• The opener can be installed within 2 feet of the leftor right of the door center if there is a torsion springor center bearing plate in the way of the headerbracket or door bracket area. If your door hasextension springs, the opener must be installed in the center of the door. See pages 12 and 24.

• Do you have an access door in addition to thegarage door? If not, Model 7702CB Outside QuickRelease is required. See page 38.


FINISHED CEILING Support bracket

& fastening hardware is required.

See page 17.Slack in chain tension is normal when

garage door is closed.


Header Wall

Access Door

Closed Position


Header Bracket

Trolley

Straight Door Arm

Manual Release

Rope & Handle

Door Bracket

Curved Door Arm

Header Wall

Cable

T-rail

Garage Door

Gap between floor and bottom of door must not exceed 1/4"

(closed )

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Before you begin, survey your garage area tosee whether any of the conditions below applyto your installation.

Based on your particular requirements, there areseveral installation steps which might call for materialsand/or hardware not included in the carton.• Step 1, page 13 - Look at the wall or ceiling above

the garage door. The header bracket must besecurely fastened to structural supports.

• Step 5, page 17 - Do you have a finished ceiling inyour garage? If so, a support bracket andadditional fastening hardware (not supplied) maybe required.

• Safety reversing sensor, page 21 - Depending ongarage construction, wood blocks may need to besecurely fastened to mounting locations beforesensors are installed.

• Step 10, page 22 - Alternate floor mounting of thesafety reversing sensor will require hardware thatis not provided.

• Step 11, page 25 - Generally, a one-piece doordoes not require reinforcement. If your door islightweight, you can refer to the informationrelating to sectional doors on page 24.

• Step 11, page 25 - Depending on your door'sconstruction, you might need additional mountinghardware for the door bracket.

• Do you have an access door in addition to thegarage door? If not, Model 7702CB Outside QuickRelease is required. See page 38.

• The gap between the bottom of the garagedoor and the floor cannot exceed 1/4".Otherwise, the safety reverse system may notwork properly. See page 30. The floor or the doorshould be repaired.

ONE-PIECE Door Installation

You may find it helpful to refer back to this page asyou proceed with the installation of your opener.

Access Door

Floor must be level across width of doorSafety

Reversing Sensor

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. One-Piece Door with Track Installation (Cable -USA) 3/3/93

Header Bracket


Door Bracket

Straight Door Arm

Curved Door Arm

Trolley Chain

Manual Release Rope & Handle

T-Rail

Garage Door

CableHeader

Wall

Safety Reversing

Sensor

Slack in Chain Tension is Normal When

Garage Door is Closed.

One-Piece Door With Track

Closed Position

One-Piece Door Without Track

Cable PulleyBracket

2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/Red

Trolley Door Bracket

Header Bracket

Hanging Brackets

Chain and Cable inDispensing Carton

Curved DoorArm Section

Straight DoorArm Section

Safety Labelsand

Literature

Safety Reversing SensorMounting Bracket

With Square Holes (2)

"C" Wrap (2)

Safety Reversing SensorMounting Bracket With Slot (2)

Sprocket Cover

Light Lens (2)

Rail Brace (3)

T-RailCenter Section (2)

T-RailEnd Section (2)

UPCEILING MOUNT ONLY

(2) Safety Reversing Sensors(1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye)

with2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire

attached

Model 6200 (1),Model 6200-2 (2)

Model 6200-2K (2)

Model 6200-2K

SECURITY✚Multi-Function

Remote Control Transmitter SECURITY✚Keyless EntryMulti-Function

Door Control Panel

LOCKLIGHT

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Carton InventoryYour garage door opener is packaged in one carton which contains all parts illustrated below. If anything ismissing, carefully check the packing material. Parts may be "stuck" in the foam. Hardware for assembly andinstallation is shown on page 7.

HardwareSeparate all hardware from the packages in the rail carton and the opener carton as shown below, for theassembly and installation procedures.

Lock Washer 5/16" (4)

Nut 5/16" - 18 (6)

Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" (1)

NOTICE

Handle

Insulated Staples (10)

Assembly Hardware

Installation Hardware

Dry Wall Anchors (2)

Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1" (1)

Rope

Lock Nut 1/4" - 20 x 7/16" (12)

Nut 5/16" - 18 (5)

Washered Screw 5/16" - 18 x 1/2" (2)

(mounted in chassis)

Carriage Bolt 5/16"-18 x 2-1/2" (2)

Carriage Bolts 1/4" - 20 x 1/2" (12)

Hex Screw 5/16" - 18 x 7/8" (3) Master Link (2)

Ring Fastener (3)

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Threaded Trolley Shaft (1)

Screw 6AB x 1" (2)

Lock Washer 5/16" (6)

Lag Screw 5/16"-18 x 1-7/8" (2)

Lock Nut 1/4" - 20 (4)

Carriage Bolts 1/4" - 20 x 1/2" (4)

Safety Reversing Sensor Installation Hardware

Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" (2)

Screw #10 - 32 x 3/8" (4)

Lock Nut #10 x 32 (4)

Wing Nut (2)

Insulated Staples (20)

RAIL GREASE

NO. 83A4

Rail Grease

Hex Screw 5/16"- 18 x 7/8" (4)

Lag Screw 1/4 x 1-1/2" (4)

Lag Screw 5/16"- 9 x 1-5/8" (4)

Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1-1/4" (1)

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Assembly Step 1Assemble the T-rail & Attach the Cable Pulley Bracket

Hex Screws 5/16"-18x7/8"


Bracket & Rail M

ust Be Aligned

Lock Washer 5/16" Nut

5/16"

Assemble Tee Rail & attach Cable Pulley Bracket SEARS '92 (525)

4/16/89 - 6/27/89 - 3/9/92

T-RAIL BACK (TO OPENER)

T-RAIL FRONT (TO DOOR)

Cable pulley bracket attaches to FRONT

END of T-rail T-rail (End Section)

T-rail (Center Section)

Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2"

T-rail (End Section)

Square Carriage Bolt Hole

1/4" Lock Nut

Right Wrong



Bracket & Rail M

ust Be Aligned


5/16"


4/16/89 - 6/27/89 - 3/9/92









1/4" Lock Nut

Right Wrong

Make sure boltnecks areseated in thesquare holesand rails arealigned beforeyou tighten locknuts. (See rightand wrongviews).Improperassembly cancause jerkytrolleyoperation, noiseand/or nuisancedoor reversals.

To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so.Assembly Section: Pages 8 – 11

When tighteningthe screws, besure to keepbracket parallelto the rail.Otherwise, therail may bowwhen the openeris operated.Right



Bracket & Rail M

ust Be Aligned


5/16"


4/16/89 - 6/27/89 - 3/9/92









1/4" Lock Nut

Right WrongWrong

• Align the 4 T-rail sections on a flat surface exactlyas shown. Center sections are interchangeable.Front and back sections are also interchangeablefor ease of assembly.

• Insert the carriage bolts so the square bolt necksseat in the square holes in the T-rail sections andpass through the round holes in the rail braces.Assemble lock nuts, ensure alignment and tighten.

• Position the cable pulley bracket on the front endof the T-rail as shown. Fasten securely with thehardware shown.

Right

Wrong

Lock Nut1/4"-20

Carriage Bolts1/4"-20x1/2"

Hex Screw5/16"-18x7/8"

Nut5/16"-18

Lock Washer5/16"

Écrou indesserrablede 1/4 de po-20

Boulon à tête bombée et collet carré de1/4 de po-20x1/2 po

Vis à tête hexagonalede 5/16 de po-18x7/8 de po

Écrou de5/16 de po-18

Rondelle-freinde 5/16 de po

Hardware Shown Actual Size

If T-rail is not assembledexactly as shown, trolleywill not travel smoothlyalong length of rail or itwill hit against the nuts.

Hardware ShownActual SizeAssembly Step 2

Install the Trolley on the T-rail

• Place the opener on packing material to protect thecover. For convenience, put a support under thecable pulley bracket.

• Remove the (2) 5/16"-18x1/2" washered screwsmounted in the top of the opener.

• Align the holes in the back section of the T-rail withthe holes in the opener.

• Fasten the rail with the (2) washered screwspreviously removed. Tighten securely.

Remember to use only these screws! Any otherscrews will cause serious damage to the opener.

• Insert a 5/16"-18x7/8" hex screw into the coverprotection bolt hole in the T-rail as shown. Tightensecurely with a 5/16" lock washer and nut.

NOTE: This screw prevents trolley over-travel.Keep a 2" minimum between the trolley and thisscrew when adjusting travel limits (see page 28).

Install Trolley Chamberlain 92 8/22/90 - 3/6/92

Temporary Stop Screwdriver

Trolley

Trolley Threaded

Shaft

Lock Washer 5/16"

Outer Nut 5/16"

Inner Nut 5/16"

Trolley

Washered Screw 5/16"-18x1/2"

USE ONLY THIS TYPE AND SIZE

SCREW

T-Rail (Back Section)

Cover Protection Bolt Hole

Nut 5/16"-18

Hex Screw 5/16"-18x7/8"

Lock Washer 5/16"

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• Attach the threaded shaft to the trolley with thelock washer and nuts as shown.

• As a temporary stop, insert a screwdriver into thehole in the front end of the T-rail.

• Slide the trolley assembly along the rail to thescrewdriver stop.

If trolley hits against any nuts on the T-rail, thebolts and nuts were attached from the wrong side and must be repositioned. Review Step 1.

Install Trolley Chamberlain 92 8/22/90 - 3/6/92

Temporary Stop Screwdriver

Trolley

Trolley Threaded

Shaft

Lock Washer 5/16"

Outer Nut 5/16"

Inner Nut 5/16"

Trolley

Washered Screw 5/16"-18x1/2"

USE ONLY THIS TYPE AND SIZE

SCREW

T-Rail (Back Section)

Cover Protection Bolt Hole

Nut 5/16"-18

Hex Screw 5/16"-18x7/8"

Lock Washer 5/16" Assembly Step 3

Fasten the T-rail to the OpenerUse only those screws mounted in the top of theopener. Any other screws will cause seriousdamage to the opener.

Lock Washer5/16"

Nut5/16" - 18

Nut5/16"-18

Lock washer5/16"

Hex Screw5/16" - 18 x 7/8"

Lock Washer5/16"

Nut5/16" - 18

Nut5/16"-18

Lock washer5/16"

Hex Screw5/16" - 18 x 7/8"


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CAUTION

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Assembly Step 4Install the Chain/Cable & Attach the Sprocket Cover

Opener Sprocket

Install Chain & Cable Chamberlain '92 8/22/90 - 3/6/92

Leave Chain and Cable Inside Dispensing

Carton to Prevent Kinking.

Dispensing Carton

Keep Chain and Cable Taut When Dispensing

Sprocket Cover

Mounting Plate

Front Tab Slot

Back Tab Slot

Top of Opener

Cable Pulley

Cable Loop

Master Link Bar

Master Link Clip-On Spring

Trolley

T-rail

Pin

Pin Notch

Chain

Flat End of Trolley Threaded Shaft

Master Link Cap

Master Link Cap


Install Chain and Cable In This Direction

Opener Sprocket




Dispensing Carton


Sprocket Cover

Mounting Plate

Front Tab Slot

Back Tab Slot

Top of Opener

Cable Pulley

Cable Loop

Master Link Bar


Trolley

T-rail

Pin

Pin Notch

Chain


Master Link Cap

Master Link Cap



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To attach the sprocket cover:

• Insert the back tab in the opener slot. Squeeze thecover slightly and insert the front tab in the slot onthe mounting plate.

Opener Sprocket




Dispensing Carton


Sprocket Cover

Mounting Plate

Front Tab Slot

Back Tab Slot

Top of Opener

Cable Pulley

Cable Loop

Master Link Bar


Trolley

T-rail

Pin

Pin Notch

Chain


Master Link Cap

Master Link Cap



• Detach the cable loop from the carton and fasten itto the trolley with a master link from the hardwarebag. See master link procedure, Figure 1.

• With the trolley against the screwdriver, dispensethe cable around the pulley.

• Proceed back around the opener sprocket, Figure 2. Be sure sprocket teeth engage the chain.Continue forward to the trolley threaded shaft,Figure 3.

• Use the second master link to connect thechain to the flat end of the shaft. Check tomake sure the chain is not twisted.

• Remove the screwdriver.

Opener Sprocket




Dispensing Carton


Sprocket Cover

Mounting Plate

Front Tab Slot

Back Tab Slot

Top of Opener

Cable Pulley

Cable Loop

Master Link Bar


Trolley

T-rail

Pin

Pin Notch

Chain


Master Link Cap

Master Link Cap



Master Link Procedure:

Push pins of master link bar throughcable loop and hole in front end oftrolley. Push cap over pins and pastnotches. Slide clip-on spring over capand into notches until both pins aresecurely locked.

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 1

Serious injury can result if fingers becomeentangled in moving opener sprocket. Attachsprocket cover securely. Never operate openerwhile your hand is near the opener sprocket.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

• Spin the inner nut and lock washer down thethreaded shaft, away from the trolley.

• To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the directionshown. As you turn the nut, keep the chainfrom twisting.

• When the chain is approximately 1/2" above thebase of the T-rail at its midpoint, re-tighten theinner nut to secure the adjustment.

Sprocket noise can result if chain is either tooloose or too tight.When installation is complete, you may notice somechain droop with the door closed. This is normal. Ifthe chain returns to the position shown when thedoor is open, do not re-adjust the chain.

NOTE: During future maintenance, ALWAYSpull the manual release handle to disconnecttrolley before adjusting chain.

Lock Washer

To Tighten Outer Nut

Inner Nut

Trolley

Chain

Base of T-rail

1/2 Inch

Step 5 Tighten Chain Sears 315-699 Disk 1 (Yellow) Models 53315, 534153, 53615, 53625 & 53699

1/18/89 - 2/9/89 - 4/16/89 - 6/6/89 - 6/27/89 - 12/18/89 - 1/15/92

To Tighten Inner Nut

Outer Nut

Assembly Step 5Tighten the Chain & Cable

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

2. Install only on a properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced doormay not reverse and could result in severe injury or death. Repairs to cables, spring assembliesand other hardware must be made by a professional service person before installing opener.

3. 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.

4. If possible, install door opener 7 feet or more above floor with the manual release handlemounted 6 feet above the floor.

5. Do not connect the opener to power source until instructed to do so.

6. Locate the Door Control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet where smallchildren cannot reach and away from all moving parts of the door.

7. Install the User Safety Instruction Label on the wall adjacent to the control button and theMaintenance Instruction Label in a prominent location on the inside of the garage door.

8. 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.

9. Do not wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing an opener. Jewelry orloose clothing can be caught in the mechanism of the garage door or the opener.

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You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Please read the followingwarnings before proceeding to the installation section:

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CAUTION

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CAUTION

WARNING

• Open your door to the highestpoint of travel as shown. Drawan intersecting horizontal lineon the header wall 2" abovethe high point. This height willprovide travel clearance for thetop edge of the door.

SECTIONAL DOOR CURVED TRACK ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH HORIZONTAL TRACK & JAMB HARDWARE

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Position Header Bracket Sectional and One-Piece Track Installations 1/30/92 - 4/6/92

SECTIONAL DOOR AND ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

Vertical Guideline

Finished CeilingVertical

GuidelineHeader Wall

2 x 4 Structural Supports

Header Wall

Ceiling

Track

Highest Point of Travel

Door

2"

Door

Track

Header Wall


2"

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Proceed to Step 2, page 14.




Vertical Guideline




Header Wall

Ceiling

Track


Door

2"

Door

Track

Header Wall


2"




Vertical Guideline




Header Wall

Ceiling

Track


Door

2"

Door

Track

Header Wall


2"

SECTIONAL Door and ONE-PIECE Door With Track

• Close the door and mark the insidevertical centerline of the garage door.

• Extend the line onto the header wallabove the door.

Remember, you can fasten theheader bracket within 2 feet to theleft or right of the door center only ifa torsion spring or center bearingplate is in the way; or you can attachit to the ceiling (refer to page 14)when clearance is minimal. (It maybe mounted on the wall upside downif necessary, to gain approximately1/2".)If you need to install the header bracketon a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lagscrews (not supplied) to securely fastenthe 2x4 to structural supports as shownhere and on page 13.

Installation Section: Pages 12 – 27

Sectional door with curved track

One-piece door with horizontal track

Installation Step 1Determine Header Bracket LocationInstallation procedures vary according togarage door types. Follow the instructionswhich apply to your door.

If the header bracket is not rigidly fastened toa structural support on the header wall orceiling, the safety reverse system may notwork properly (see page 30). The door mightnot reverse when required, and could causeserious injury or death.The garage door springs, cables, pulleys,brackets and their hardware are under extremetension. Do not attempt to loosen, move oradjust them yourself. Serious personal injuryor death could result. Call for professionalgarage door service.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

Door


Header Wall

Pivot

Dis

tanc

e

Header Wall


Door

Dis

tanc

e

Jamb Hardware

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Position Header Bracket One Piece Door Without Track 1/30/92 - 4/7/92

Header WallVertical

Centerline

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

2x4

Unfinished Ceiling

Structural Supports

2 x 4

OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET

• Close the door and mark theinside vertical centerline ofyour garage door. Extend theline onto the header wallabove door.

If headroom clearance isminimal, you can install theheader bracket on the ceiling.See page 14.

• If you need to install theheader bracket on a 2x4 (onwall or ceiling), use lag screws(not supplied) to securelyfasten the 2x4 to structuralsupports as shown.

EXAMPLE

Distance from top of door (at highest point of travel) to floor...........................92"

Actual height of door .............................................-88"

Remainder................................................................4"

Add.........................................................................+8"

Bracket height on header wall ..............................=12"

(Measure UP from top of CLOSED door.)

Proceed to Step 2, page 14.

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Door


Header Wall

PivotD

ista

nce

Header Wall


Door

Dis

tanc

e

Jamb Hardware


Header WallVertical

Centerline


2x4

Unfinished Ceiling

Structural Supports

2 x 4


ONE-PIECE Door Without Track

• Open your door to the highest point of travel asshown. Measure the distance from the top of thedoor to the floor. Subtract the actual height of thedoor. Add 8" to the remainder. (See Example).

• Close the door and draw an intersecting horizontalline on the header wall at the determined height.

If the total number of inches exceeds the heightavailable in your garage, use the maximumheight possible, or refer to page 14 for ceilinginstallation.

Door


Header Wall

Pivot

Dis

tanc

e

Header Wall


Door

Dis

tanc

e

Jamb Hardware


Header WallVertical

Centerline


2x4

Unfinished Ceiling

Structural Supports

2 x 4


One-piece door without trackjamb hardware

One-piece door without trackpivot hardware

Read the Safety Instructions on page 12. They also apply to doors without tracks.

Lag Screws 5/16"x9x1-5/8"


(of Garage Door)

Vertical Center LineHeader

Wall

Garage Door

Mounting New Header Bracket 10/16/91 - 10/26/91 - 4/5/92

UP

CEILING MOUNT ONLY

Wall Mounting Holes

Optional Wall Mounting

Holes

UP

CEILING MOUNT ONLY

Ceiling Mounting Holes

The nail hole is for positioning only. You must use lag screws to

mount the header bracket.

The nail hole is for positioning only. You must use lag screws to mount

the header bracket.


2"

Door Spring

Header Bracket

2x4 Structural Support

Vertical Center Line

UP


Garage Door


Header Wall

Finished Ceiling

Header Bracket

6" Maximum


Door Spring

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You can attach the header bracket either to thewall above the garage door, or to the ceiling.Follow the instructions which will work best foryour particular requirements.

Fasten the Header Bracket to the Wall

• Center the bracket on the vertical guideline withthe bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontalline as shown (with the arrow pointing toward theceiling).

• Mark either set of bracket holes (do not use theholes designated for ceiling mount). Drill 3/16" pilotholes and fasten the bracket securely to a structuralsupport with the hardware provided.

• Extend the vertical guideline onto the ceiling asshown.

• Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no morethan 6" from the wall. Make sure the arrow ispointing toward the wall. The bracket can bemounted flush against the ceiling when clearanceis minimal.

• Mark holes designated for ceiling mount only. Drill3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to astructural support with the hardware provided.

Fasten the Header Bracket to the Ceiling

Installation Step 2Install the Header Bracket

Lag Screw 5/16"- 9 x 1-5/8"




(of Garage Door)

Vertical Center LineHeader

Wall

Garage Door

Mounting New Header Bracket 10/16/91 - 10/26/91 - 4/5/92

UP

CEILING MOUNT ONLY

Wall Mounting Holes

Optional Wall Mounting

Holes

UP

CEILING MOUNT ONLY

Ceiling Mounting Holes

The nail hole is for positioning only. You must use lag screws to

mount the header bracket.

The nail hole is for positioning only. You must use lag screws to mount

the header bracket.


2"

Door Spring

Header Bracket

2x4 Structural Support


UP


Garage Door


Header Wall

Finished Ceiling

Header Bracket

6" Maximum


Door Spring

Header Bracket

Temporary Support

Header Wall

Garage Door

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. CGI - Attach Tee Rail to Header Bracket 2/4/92 - 4/9/92 - 5/3/92 -5/5/92 - 5/26/92

T-rail

INC

REASE TR

AVEL

DO

WN

UP

Cable Pulley

Bracket

Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4 "

Ring Fastener

Header Bracket

Cable Pulley

Bracket

T-rail

• Position the opener on the garage floor below theheader bracket. Use packing material as aprotective base.

If the door spring is in the way you'll need help.Have someone hold the opener securely on atemporary support to allow the T-rail to clear thespring.

• Position the cable pulley bracket against the headerbracket.

• Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin asshown.

• Insert a ring fastener to secure.

15

Installation Step 3Attach the T-rail to the Header Bracket

Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" Ring Fastener


Installation Step 4Position the OpenerFollow instructions which apply to your doortype as illustrated.

To prevent damage to steel, aluminum,fiberglass or glass panel doors, do not rest theopener on the door without using a 2x4.

SECTIONAL Door & ONE-PIECE Door with Track

A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an idealdoor-to-T-rail distance.

• Raise the opener onto a stepladder.

You will need help at this point if the ladder isnot tall enough. • Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat

on the top section beneath the T-rail.

If the top panel hits the trolley when you raisethe door, pull down on the trolley release arm todisconnect inner and outer sections. The trolleycan remain disconnected until Step 12 iscompleted.

T-Rail 2x4

Door

Stepladder

Top of Opener

Header Bracket

Position the Opener Chamberlain '92 8/22/90 - 3/6/92

Stepladder

Top of doorONE-PIECE Door without Track

• With the door fully open and parallel to the floor,measure the distance from the floor to the top ofthe door.

• Using a stepladder as a support, raise the openerto the same distance as the door from the floor (itwill be at a slight angle as shown).

• The top of the door should be level with the top ofthe opener. Do not position the opener more than2" above this point.

T-Rail 2x4

Door

Stepladder

Top of Opener

Header Bracket

Position the Opener Chamberlain '92 8/22/90 - 3/6/92

Stepladder

Top of door

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WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

Trolley

Trolley Release Arm

Installation Step 5Hang the Opener

Two representative installations are shown.Yours may be different. Hanging brackets shouldbe angled, Figure 1, to provide rigid support. Onfinished ceilings, Figure 2, attach a sturdy metalbracket to structural supports before installing theopener. The bracket and fastening hardware are notsupplied.

• Measure the distance from each side of the openerto the structural support.

• Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to requiredlengths.

• Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.

• Attach one end of each bracket to a support with5/16"-9x1-5/8" lag screws.

• Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with5/16"-18x7/8" hex screws, lock washers and nuts.

• Check to make sure the T-rail is centered over thedoor (or in line with the header bracket if thebracket is not centered above the door).

• Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If thedoor hits the rail, raise the header bracket.

Measure Distance

Lag Screws 5/16"-9x1-5/8"

Bracket (Not Supplied)

Lag Screws 5/16"-9x1-5/8"

(Not Supplied) 5/16"-18x7/8" Screw 5/16" Lock Washer

5/16"-18 Nut

FINISHED CEILING

5/16"-18x7/8" Screw

Structural Supports

5/16" Lock Washer 5/16"-18 Nut

Hidden Support

5/16"-18x7/8" Screw 5/16" Lock Washer

5/16"-18 Nut

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The opener could fall and injure someone if it isnot properly secured. Fasten the openersecurely to structural supports of the garage.

Figure 1

Figure 2

Hex Screw 5/16"- 18 x 7/8" Nut 5/16" - 18 Lockwasher 5/16"

Lag Screw 5/16"- 9 x 1-5/8" (4)


WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

Grease the top and underside ofthe rail surface where thetrolley slides with railgrease.

RAIL GREASE

NO. 83A4

Rail Grease

The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

Liftmaster Combination5/23/92

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Installation Step 6Install the Multi-FunctionDoor Control Panel

6ABx1-1/4" ScrewMulti-Function Door Control

Insulated Staples Dry Wall Anchors

Screw 6-32x1"

Hardware ShownActual Size

Outside Keylock Accessory Connections

To opener terminal screws: white to 2; white/red to 1

WARNING

Door ControlPush Bar

Light Button

Lock Button

2-Conductor Bell Wire

Multi-FunctionDoor Control PanelTerminal Screws

LOCK

LIGHT

21RED WHT

OpenerTerminalScrews

AntennaBack Panelof Opener

KG KG

1

3

9

7

5

1

3

9

7

5

2 31

DO NOT CONNECT TO LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRING.CONNECT ONLY TO 24 VOLT LOW VOLTAGEWIRES. CONNECTION TO LIVE WIRES OR HIGHERVOLTAGE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY FROMSHOCK, BURN OR ELECTROCUTION.Children operating or playing with a garage dooropener can injure themselves or others. The garagedoor 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 underit. Activate the opener only when the door isproperly adjusted, you can see it clearly, and thereare no obstructions to door travel.

LOCK

LIGHT

To Replace,Insert Bottom Tabs First

STANDARD WALL MOUNT

Locate the door control within sight of the door ata minimum height of 5 feet where small childrencannot reach, and away from all moving parts ofthe door and door hardware.The multi-function door control is typically attacheddirectly to the wall. For pre-wired installations (as innew home construction) it can be mounted to astandard single gang box. See illustrations.• Strip 1/4" of insulation from one end of the bell wire.

Connect the wire to the two screw terminals on theback of the door control as follows: white wire to 2and white/red wire to 1. (NOTE: After installation, agreen indicator light behind the white translucentcover will indicate proper connection. If not lit, theLock and Light features will not function (reversewires to correct).

• Before mounting, remove the white cover by gentlypushing both thumbs against the upper corners ofthe cover on the back side of the door control (seeillustration).

• For standard wall mount, mark the wall about 1-1/4"up the centerline from the bottom of the door control.Install a 6ABx1-1/4" self-tapping screw at this point,allowing about 1/8" to protrude from the wall. Slip thelower part of the door control over the screw headand adjust for snug fit. Drill and install the top screwwith care to avoid cracking the plastic housing. Do notovertighten. Run the bell wire up the wall and acrossthe ceiling to the opener. Use insulated staples tosecure the wire in several places. Be careful not topierce the wire with a staple, creating a short.

• For pre-wired installations, partially install a 6-32x1"machine screw into the bottom of the gang box,allowing about 1/8" to protrude. Slip the lower part ofthe door control over the screw head and adjust forsnug fit. Install top screw with care to avoid crackingplastic housing. Do not overtighten.

• Connect the bell wire to the opener terminal screwsas follows: white to 2 and white/red to 1.

• Replace the cover by inserting bottom tabs andsnapping into place. To remove the cover aftermounting, gently pry at the top with a paper clip orsmall flat head screwdriver.

21RED WHT

To Replace,Insert Bottom Tabs First

PRE-WIRED INSTALLATION

24 Volt2-Conductor Bell Wire

LOCK

LIGHT

REMOVE COVER

Lens Guide

Lens Tab

Lens Slot

75 Watt (Maximum) Light Bulb

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. STEP 7 Install Lights and Lenses - CGI 10/7/91 - 5/2/92 - 5/26/92

Lens Slot

75 Watt Max. Light Bulb

Lens Tab

Light Lens

Panel Screw

Install the lights• Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in each

socket. The lights will turn ON and remain lit forapproximately 4-1/2 minutes when power isconnected. Then the lights will turn OFF.

• If the bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration,replace with "Garage Door Opener" bulbs.

Install the lenses The Force Adjustment Control and Smart Button arelocated on the back panel.

For convenience, you may wish to install the lensafter installation and adjustment procedures arecompleted.

• Slide each lens into guides. Snap bottom tabs intolens slots.

• Reverse the procedure to remove the lenses.

Installation Step 7Install the Light and the Lenses

Installation Step 8Attach the Manual ReleaseRope and Handle Do not use the red handle to pull the door

open or closed. The rope knot could becomeuntied and you could fall. Use the manualrelease only to disengage the trolley and, ifpossible, only when the door is closed.Garage doors are heavy. If the door is openwhen the handle is pulled, the door couldclose inadvertently if it is not properlybalanced. Serious injury may result to personsunder the door. Make sure the doorway is clearof persons and obstructions before pullinghandle when door is open.

• Thread one end of the rope through the hole in thetop of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right sideup as shown. Secure with an overhand knot.

The knot should be at least 1" from the end of therope to prevent slipping.

• Thread the other end of the rope through the hole inthe release arm of the outer trolley.

• Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet above thefloor. Secure with an overhand knot.

If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cutend with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling.

Trolley

Step 5 Attach Emergency Release Rope & Handle - SEARS 315-699 (Yellow Disk #2) Models 53315, 53415, 53515, 53625 & 53699

6/20/89 - 6/27/89

NOTICE

Overhand Knot

Manual Release Handle

Rope

Overhand Knot

Trolley Release Arm

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WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garagedoor opener has a grounding type plug with a thirdgrounding pin. This plug will only fit into a groundingtype outlet.

If the plug doesn't fit into the outlet you have,contact a qualified electrician to install the properoutlet.

Right Wrong

Ground Tab

Green Ground Screw

Ground Wire

Black Wire

STEP 8 Connect Electric Power - Sears 315-699 #2 Model5315, 53415, 53515,43625 & 53699 (Yellow Disk #2)

3/3/89 - 7/25/89 - 8/2/89 - 4/17/92

Permanent wiring connection

White Wire

Black Wire

Installation Step 9Electrical Requirements

Right Wrong

Ground Tab

Green Ground Screw

Ground Wire

Black Wire

STEP 8 Connect Electric Power - Sears 315-699 #2 Model5315, 53415, 53515,43625 & 53699 (Yellow Disk #2)

3/3/89 - 7/25/89 - 8/2/89 - 4/17/92

Permanent wiring connection

White Wire

Black Wire

To make a permanent connection through the 7/8"diameter hole in the top of the opener (according tolocal code):

• Remove the opener cover screws and set thecover aside.

• Remove the attached 3-prong cord.

• Connect the black (line) wire to the screw on thebrass terminal; the white (neutral) wire to thescrew on the silver terminal; and the ground wireto the green ground screw. The opener must begrounded.

• Reinstall the cover.

20

To prevent electrocution or fire, installationand wiring must be in compliance with localelectrical and building codes.

Do NOT use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter,or change the plug in any way to make it fityour outlet.

To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.

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 fromthe garage door opener and from the circuityou plan to use for the permanent connection.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

The safety reversing sensor must be connectedand aligned correctly before the garage dooropener will move in the down direction. This is arequired safety device and cannot be disabled.

Installation procedures are the same for sectionaland one-piece doors.

Without a properly working safety reversingsensor, persons (particularly children) could beinjured or killed by a closing garage door. Readand follow all instructions.

To protect small children, install the safetyreversing sensor so that the beam will be nohigher than 4"-6" above the garage floor.

Disconnect power to the garage door openerbefore installing the safety reversing sensor.

Invisible Light BeamProtection Area

The Chamberlain Group, Inc.Safety SensorInstruction Sheet Page 1 Protector System Disk #1 (Yellow)11/5/91 - 1/15/92

Wing Nut

Sensor Beam4-6" max.

above floor

Sensor Beam4-6" max.

above floor

Figure 1Facing the door from inside the garage

The brackets must be securely fastened to a solidsurface such as the studs on either side of the door,or add a piece of wood at each location if installing inmasonry construction.

The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed.No part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs,hinges, rollers or other hardware) can interrupt thebeam while the door is closing. If it does, use a pieceof wood to build out each sensor mounting location tothe minimum depth required for light beam clearance.

21

The Protector System®

Information you'll need before you begin the installation of the safety reversing sensor.

Be sure power to the opener is disconnected.The sending eye transmits an invisible light beam tothe receiving eye. The units can be installed oneither side of the garage door as long as the sunnever shines directly into the receiving eye lens.

Look at the label on the connector end of each caseto identify the sensors.

The brackets must be connected and fastened sothat the sending and receiving eyes face each otheras shown in Figure 1.

If an obstruction breaks the light beam while thegarage door is closing, the door will stop andreverse to full open position, and the opener lightswill flash for 5 seconds.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

1/4 x 1-1/2" Lag Screw

#10 - 32 x 3/8" Screw

1/4" - 20 Lock Nut

#10 x 32 Lock Nut Staples

1/4" - 20 x 1/2" Carriage Bolts

Installation Step 10Install the Safety Reversing Sensor

Mounting BracketWith Square Holes

#10-32x3/8"Screws

"C" Wrap

#10 - 32Lock Nuts

Mounting Bracketwith Slot

1/4" - 20Lock Nuts

1/4 x 1-1/2"Lag Screws

1/4-20 x 1/2" Carriage Bolts(with square shoulder)

InsideGarage

Wall

"C" Wrap

Mounting Bracketwith Square Holes

The Chamberlain Group, Inc.Safety Sensor Page 2Safety Sensor Disk #1 (Yellow)11/5/91 - 4/9/92

Figures 2 and 3 show assembly of brackets and "C" wrap based on the recommended installation ofthe sensors on each side of the garage door asshown on page 21.

However, Figures 4 and 5 are variations which mayfit your installation requirements better. Make surethe wraps and brackets are aligned so thesensors will face each other across the garagedoor.• Fasten the "C" wraps to the mounting brackets

having square holes, using the hardware shown inFigure 2.

• Connect each assembly to a slotted bracket, usingthe hardware shown in Figure 3.

Note the alignment of the brackets for left andright sides of the door.• Finger tighten the lock nuts.

• Use bracket mounting holes as a template to locateand drill (2) 3/16" diameter pilot holes on both sidesof the garage door, 4"-6" above the floor but notexceeding 6". (See warning on page 21.)

• Attach bracket assemblies with 1/4"x1-1/2" lagscrews as shown in Figure 3.

• Adjust right and left side bracket assemblies to thesame distance out from the mounting surface.Make sure all door hardware obstructions arecleared. Tighten the nuts securely.

"C" Wrap

InsideGarage

Wall


GarageFloor


Alternate Wall Mount

Sensorwith wire

Indicator Light

Indicator Light

InsideGarage

Wall

Alternate Floor Mount


Attach withconcrete anchors

(not provided)


"C" Wrap

Sensor with wire

GarageFloor

22


Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4 Figure 5

Invisible Light Beam Protection AreaSensor

Sensor

Connect Wire to Opener Terminals

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Attaching Sensor to "C" Wrap and Wires to Operator CGI 5/19/92 - 5/26/92

Bell Wire

Bell WireFinished Ceiling

OPENER TERMINAL SCREWS

Sensor Connections

Door Control Connections (dotted line)

1 2 3

• Center each sensor unit in a "C" wrap with lensespointing toward each other across the door (seeFigure 6).

• Secure sensors with the hardware shown in Figure7. Finger tighten the wing nut on the receiving eyeto allow for final adjustment. Securely tighten thesending eye wing nut.

• Run the wires from both sensors to the opener.Use insulated staples to secure wire to wall andceiling.

• Strip 1/4" of insulation from each set of wires.Separate white and white/black wires sufficiently toconnect to the opener terminal screws: white to 2and white/black to 3.

Aligning the Safety Sensors• Plug in the opener. Green indicator lights in both

the sending and receiving eyes will glow steadily ifwiring connections and alignment are correct.

The sending eye indicator light will glow regardlessof alignment or obstruction. If the indicator light isoff, dim, or flickering in the receiving eye (and theinvisible light beam path is not obstructed),alignment is required.• Loosen the sending eye wing nut and re-adjust,

aiming directly at the receiving eye. Lock in place.• Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust

sensor vertically and/or horizontally until it receivesthe sender’s beam. When the green indicator lightglows steadily, tighten the wing nut.

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1/4-20 x 1-1/2"Hex Bolt

"C" Wrap

Sensorwith Wire

WingNut

Indicator Light

Trouble Shooting1. 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 under staples or at screw terminalconnections.

• Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener.• An open wire (wire break).

2. If the sending eye indicator light glows steadily butthe 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, realigneither sensor.

NOTE: When the invisible beam path is obstructed ormisaligned while the door is closing, the door willreverse. If the door is already open, it will not close.The opener lights will flash 10 times. (If bulbs are notinstalled, 10 clicks are audible.) See page 21.

1/4-20 x 1-1/2" Hex Bolt

Wing Nut


Figure 6

Figure 7

Installation Step 11Fasten Door Bracket Follow instructions which apply to your doortype as illustrated below or on page 25.

To prevent damage to steel, aluminum,fiberglass or glass panel doors, alwaysreinforce the inside of the door both verticallyand horizontally with an angle iron.

A horizontal brace should be long enough to be secured to 2 vertical supports. A vertical brace shouldcover the height of the top panel. The illustration shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal brace. For the vertical brace, 2 pieces ofangle iron are used to create a "U"-shaped support. The best solution is to check with your garage doormanufacturer for an opener installation door reinforcement kit.

• Center the door bracket on the previously markedvertical guideline used for the header bracketinstallation. Note the correct UP placement, asstamped inside the bracket.

• Position the bracket on the face of the door withinthe following limits:

A) The top edge of the bracket 2"-4" below the topedge of the door.

B) The top edge of the bracket directly below anystructural support across the top of the door.

• Mark and drill 5/16" left and right fastening holes.Secure the bracket as shown in Figure 1 if there isvertical reinforcement.

If your installation doesn't require vertical reinforce-ment but does need top and bottom fastening holesfor the door bracket, fasten as shown in Figure 2.

24

Vertical Guideline

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Fasten Door Bracket and Plate Sectional Door Installations 2/3/92

Door Bracket Location

Header Bracket Horizontal and vertical reinforcement

is needed for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, aluminum, steel, doors with glass panel, etc).

UP

Door Bracket

Inside Edge of Door or

Reinforcement Board

Door Bracket

Nut 5/16"-18

Carriage Bolt 5/16"-18x2-1/2"

Lock Washer

5/16"

Vertical Guideline

UP

Vertical Reinforcement

SECTIONAL Door Installation Procedure

Figure 1

Figure 2

Nut 5/16" - 18 Lockwasher 5/16"

Carriage Bolt 5/16"-18 x 2-1/2"


WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

All ONE-PIECE Door Installation Procedure

• Center the bracket on the top of the door, in linewith the header bracket as shown. Mark holes.

• Drill 5/16" pilot holes and fasten the door bracketwith hardware supplied.

If the door has no exposed framing, drill 3/16" pilotholes and fasten the bracket with 5/16"x1-1/2" lagscrews (not supplied) to the top of the door.

The door bracket may be installed on the topedge of the door if required for your installation.(Refer to the dotted line optional placementdrawing.) Drill 3/16" pilot holes and substitute5/16"x1-1/2" lag screws (not supplied) to fastenthe bracket to the door.

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Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on page 24.They apply to one-piece doors also.

Carriage Bolt 5/16"-18 x 2-1/2"

Nut 5/16" - 18 Lockwasher 5/16"


Installation Step 12 Connect Door Arm to TrolleyFollow instructions which apply to your doortype as illustrated below and on page 27.

Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the manual release handle to disconnect the outer trolley fromthe inner trolley. Slide the outer trolley back (away from the door) about 2" as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3.

Figure 2:•

Bring arm sections together. Find two pairs of holesthat line up and join sections. Select holes as farapart as possible to increase door arm rigidity.

Ring Fastener

Door Bracket

Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4"

Curved Door Arm

Straight Door Arm

Clevis Pin 5/16"x1"

Lock Washers

5/16"

Nuts 5/16"-18

Door Bracket

Screws 5/16"-18x7/8"

Manual Release Handle

Rope

Lock Washers

5/16"

Nuts 5/16"-18

Screws 5/16"-18x7/8"

Door Arm to Trolley Sectional New door brkt 1/96

Cut This End

Inner Trolley

Outer Trolley

Figure 3:• If holes in curved arm are above holes in straight

arm, disconnect straight arm. Cut about 6" fromthe solid end. Reconnect to trolley with cut enddown as shown.

• Bring arm sections together.

• Find two pairs of holes that line up and join withscrews, lock washers and nuts.

Proceed to Adjustment Step 1, page 28. Trolley will re-engage automatically when the opener is operated.

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Figure 1:• Fasten straight door arm section to outer trolley

with the 5/16"x1" clevis pin. Secure the connectionwith a ring fastener.

• Fasten curved section to the door bracket in thesame way, using the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin.

Figure 1 Figure 2

Figure 3

SECTIONAL Doors Only

Lock Washer 5/16"Nut 5/16" - 18 Ring Fastener

Hex Screw 5/16" - 18 x 7/8"

Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1" (Trolley)

Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1-1/4" (Door Bracket)


Hole Alignment Alternative

Door Arm to Trolley 1 pc 1/96

Nuts 5/16"-18

Lock Washers

5/16"

Ring Fastener

Straight Arm

Screws 5/16"-18x7/8

Door Bracket

Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4"

Curved Door Arm

Door Arm

Fully Open Trolley

Door Arm Connector Hole

Closed Door Open Door Door with

Backward Slant

Door Arm Connector Hole

Fully Closed Trolley

Door Arm

All ONE-PIECE Doors

Assemble the Door Arm:• Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections

together to the longest possible length (with a 2 or3 hole overlap).

• With the door closed, connect the straight door armsection to the door bracket with the 5/16"x1-1/4"clevis pin.

• Secure with a ring fastener.

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 28. Follow adjustment procedures below.

Adjustment Procedures for One-Piece Doors

Open Door Adjustment:Decrease UP limit

• Turn the UP limit adjustment screw counter-clockwise 5-1/2 turns.

• Press the Door Control push bar. The trolley willtravel to the fully open position.

• Manually raise the door to the open position(parallel to the floor), and lift the door arm to thetrolley. The arm should touch the trolley just inback of the door arm connector hole. Refer to thefully open trolley/door arm positions in theillustration. If the arm does not extend far enough,adjust the limit further. One full turn equals 2" oftrolley travel.

Closed Door Adjustment:Decrease DOWN limit

• Turn the DOWN limit adjustment screw clockwise 5 complete turns.

• Press the Door Control push bar. The trolley willtravel to the fully closed position.

• Manually close the door and lift the door arm to thetrolley. The arm should touch the trolley just aheadof the door arm connector hole. Refer to the fullyclosed trolley/door arm positions in the illustration. Ifthe arm is behind the connector hole, adjust thelimit 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 maybe necessary to lift the door slightly to make the connection.

• Secure with a ring fastener.

• Run the opener through a complete travel cycle. If the door has a slight "backward" slant in full open positionas shown in the illustration, decrease the UP limit until the door is parallel to the floor.

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Adjustment Step 1Adjust the UP and DOWN LimitsDo not make any limit adjustments until thesafety reversing sensors are completelyinstalled.

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Limit adjustment settings regulate the points atwhich the door will stop when moving up or down.

The door will stop in the up direction if anythinginterferes with door travel. The door will reverse inthe down direction if anything interferes with thedoor travel (including binding or unbalanced doors).

To operate the opener, press the Door Control pushbar. Run the opener through a complete travel cycle.

• Does the door open and close completely?

• Does the door stay closed and not reverseunintentionally when fully closed?

If your door passes both of these tests, no limitadjustments are necessary unless the reversingtest fails (see page 30).

Adjustment procedures are outlined below. Run theopener through a complete travel cycle aftereach adjustment. Repeated operation of the opener during adjustmentprocedures may cause the motor to overheat andshut off. Simply wait 15 minutes and try again. Read the procedures carefully before proceeding toAdjustment Step 2. Use a screwdriver to make limitadjustments.

INCREASE TRAVELDOWN UP

Adjustment Label

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Limit Adjustment Art - CGI 10/7/91 - 5/1/92 - 5/4/92 - 5/26/92


Left Side Panel Limit Adjustment ScrewsCover Protection

Bolt

2-4"

How and When to Adjust the Limits

Adjustment Section: Pages 28 – 30

Improper adjustment of the travel limits willinterfere with the proper operation of the safetyreverse system. The door might not reverseproperly when required and could seriouslyinjure or kill someone under it. Test the safetyreverse system following all adjustments to thetravel limits. See page 30.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

• If the door does not open completely, butopens at least five feet:

Increase up travel. Turn the UP limit adjustmentscrew clockwise. One turn equals 2" of travel.

NOTE: To prevent the trolley from hitting thecover protection bolt, keep a minimum distanceof 2-4" between the trolley and the bolt.

• If door does not open at least 5 feet:Adjust the UP (open) force as explained inAdjustment Step 2.

• If the door does not close completely:Increase down travel. Turn the DOWN limitadjustment screw counterclockwise. One turnequals 2" of travel.

If the door still won't close completely and the trolleybumps into the pulley bracket (see page 4 or 5), trylengthening the door arm (see page 26).

If you have adjusted the door arm to the maximumlength and the door still will not close completely,lower the header bracket. See Installation Step 1,pages 12 and 13.

• If the opener reverses in fully closed position:Decrease down travel. Turn the DOWN limitadjustment screw clockwise. One turn equals 2" oftravel.

• If the door reverses when closing and there isno visible interference to travel cycle:

If the opener lights are flashing, the Safety ReversingSensors are either not installed, misaligned, orobstructed. See Troubleshooting, page 23.

Test the door for binding: Pull the manual releasehandle. Manually open and close the door. If the dooris binding, call for garage door service. If the door isnot binding or unbalanced, adjust the DOWN (close)force. See Adjustment Step 2.

Adjustment Step 2Adjust the Force

Too much force on the door will interfere withthe proper operation of the safety reversesystem. The door might not reverse properlywhen required and could seriously injure orkill someone under it. Do not increase theforce beyond the minimum amount required toclose the door. Do not use the forceadjustments to compensate for a binding orsticking garage door. Test the safety reversesystem following all adjustments to forcelevels. See page 30.

The Chamberlain Group, Inc.Step 2 Adjust Force - CGI5/1/92 - 5/5/92 - 5/26/92

ForceAdjustment

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How and When to Adjust the Forces

Test the DOWN (close) force

Grasp the door bottom when the door is abouthalfway through DOWN (close) travel. The doorshould reverse. Reversal halfway through downtravel does not guarantee reversal on a one-inchobstruction. See page 30. If the door is hard tohold or doesn't reverse, decrease the DOWN (close)force by turning the control counterclockwise.

Make 10 degree turn adjustments until the doorreverses normally. After each adjustment, run theopener through a complete cycle.

Test the UP (open) force

Grasp the door bottom when the door is abouthalfway through UP (open) travel. The door shouldstop. If the door is hard to hold or doesn't stop,decrease UP (open) force by turning the controlcounterclockwise.

Make 10 degree turn adjustments until the doorstops easily. After each adjustment, run the openerthrough a complete travel cycle.

If the door doesn't open at least 5 feet

Increase UP (Open) force by turning the controlclockwise. Make 10 degree turn adjustments untildoor opens completely. Re-adjust the UP limit ifnecessary. After each adjustment, run the openerthrough a complete travel cycle.

If the door reverses during the down (close) cycleand the opener lights aren't flashing

Increase DOWN (close) force by turning the controlclockwise. Make 10 degree turn adjustments until thedoor completes a close cycle. After each adjustment,run the opener through a complete travel cycle. Donot increase the force beyond the minimumamount required to close the door.

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WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

Force adjustment controls are located on the backpanel of the opener. Force adjustment settingsregulate the amount of power required to open andclose the door.

The door will stop in the up direction if anythinginterferes with its travel. The door will reverse in thedown direction if anything interferes with its travel(including binding or unbalanced doors).

If the forces are set too light, door travel may beinterrupted by nuisance reversals in the downdirection and stops in the up direction. Weatherconditions can affect the door movement, sooccasional adjustment may be needed.

The maximum force adjustment range is 260degrees, about 3/4 of a complete turn. Do not forcecontrols beyond that point. Turn force adjustmentcontrols with a screwdriver.

Adjustment Step 4Test the Safety Reverse System

Test:

• Place a one-inch board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on thefloor, centered under the garage door.

• Operate the door in the down direction. The doormust reverse on striking the obstruction.

Adjustment:If the door stops on the obstruction, it is not travelingfar enough in the down direction.

• Increase the DOWN limit by turning the DOWNlimit adjustment screw counterclockwise 1/4 turn.

• Repeat the test.

On a sectional door, make sure limitadjustments do not force the door arm beyond astraight up and down position. See theillustration on page 26.• When the door reverses on the one-inch board,

remove the obstruction and run the opener through3 or 4 complete travel cycles to test adjustment.

If the door will not reverse after repeatedadjustment attempts, call for professionalgarage door service.

GARAGE DOOR

One-inch board (or a 2x4 laid flat)

Step 3 Test Safety Reverse System SEARS 315-699 (Yellow Disk #2) Models 53315, 53415, 535156, 53625 & 53699

6/20/89 - 6/27/89

Failure to test and adjust the safety reversesystem may result in serious injury or death topersons trapped by a closing garage door.Repeat this test once a month and adjust asneeded.

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Adjustment Step 3Test The Protector System®

• Press the remote control push button to open thedoor.

• Place the opener carton in the path of the door.

• Press the remote control push button to close thedoor. The door will not move more than an inch,and the opener lights will flash for 5 seconds.

Professional service is required if the openercloses the door when the safety reversingsensor is obstructed.The garage door opener will not close from aremote if the indicator light in either sensor isoff (alerting you to the fact that the sensor ismisaligned or obstructed).The garage door can be closed by pressing andholding the Door Control push bar until down travelis completed.

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Safety Sensor Instruction Sheet Page 1 Protector System Disk #1 (Yellow) 11/5/91 - 1/15/92

Wing Nut

Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor

Without a properly working safety reversingsensor, persons (particularly children) could beseriously injured or killed if trapped by a closinggarage door. Repeat this test once a month.

Important safety checkRepeat 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.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

The remote control transmitterThe opener must learn the code of any new remotecontrol. Page 33 explains how to program yourreceiver and how to erase all codes if required. Selfservice of your receiver and remote control is notrecommended. If service is needed, call the toll-freenumber listed on the back page.

The transmitter batteryThe yellow test light will glow and the opener willoperate when the remote control is activated, as longas there is adequate battery power.

If the test light is dim or off, replace the battery. Alsocheck the test light if transmission range decreases.

The 12V battery should produce power for at least a year.

Dispose of your old battery properly.

Once a MonthManually operate door. If it is unbalanced orbinding, call for professional garage door service.

Check to be sure door opens & closes fully.Adjust limits and/or force if necessary. (Seepages 28 & 29.)

Repeat the safety reverse test. Make anynecessary adjustments (See page 30).

Twice a YearCheck chain tension. Disconnect trolley first.Adjust if necessary. (See page 11.)

Once a YearOil door rollers, bearings and hinges.The opener does not require additional lubrication.Do not grease the door tracks.

Weather conditions may cause some minorchanges in door operation requiring some re-adjustments, particularly during the first year ofoperation. Pages 28 and 29 refer to the limit and forceadjustments. Only a screwdriver is required. Followthe instructions carefully.

Repeat the safety reverse test (page 30) after anyadjustment of limits or force.

Care of Your Opener

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons:1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not permit children either to operate or to play with the opener. Keep remote control in a locationinaccessible to children.

3. Operate opener only when the door is in full view and free from any obstruction. Keep the door insight until it is completely closed. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR.

4. Check safety reversal system monthly. See page 30. The garage door MUST reverse on contact witha one inch object (or a 2x4 board laid flat) placed on the floor. If an adjustment is made to one of thecontrols (either force or limits of travel), the other control may need to be adjusted also, and thesafety reversal system must be checked. Failure to properly adjust the opener may result in severeinjury or death.

5. If possible, use the manual release only when the door is in a closed position. Caution should betaken whenever the disconnect cord is actuated with the door open. Weak or broken springs maycause the door to fall rapidly, causing injury or death to persons.

6. KEEP GARAGE DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED. See page 3. An improperly balanced door may notreverse when required and could result in severe injury or death. Repairs to cables, spring assembliesand other hardware must be made by a professional garage door person.

7. Disconnect the electric power to the garage door opener before making any repairs or removing thecovers.

8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Force ControlsLimit Controls

The Chamberlain, Group, Inc. Limit/Force CGI 5/26/92

Adjustment Label (Located on the left side panel)

Adjustment Label (Located on the back panel)

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Étiquette de réglage (Collée sur le panneau côté gauche)

Étiquette de réglage (Collée sur le panneau arrière)

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Maintenance Schedule

Limit and force adjustment controls

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Trolley

TrolleyRelease Arm

NOTICE

ManualRelease Handle

(Pull Down)

Trolley

TrolleyRelease Arm

NOTICE

ManualRelease Handle

(Pull Down & BackTowards Opener)

Weak or broken springs could allow an opendoor to fall (either rapidly or unexpectedly),resulting in serious injury, death or propertydamage. If possible, use the manual releaserope and handle only when door is fully closed.

Operation of Your Opener

WARNINGActivate the opener with any of the following:• The Remote Control: Hold the large 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 with the safetyreversing sensor installed and correctly aligned:1. If open, the door will close. If closed, it will open.2. If closing, the door will reverse.3. If opening, the door will stop (allowing space for

entry and exit of pets and for fresh air).4. If the door has been stopped in a partially open

position, it will close.5. If obstructed while closing, the door will reverse.6. If obstructed while opening, the door will stop.7. The garage door will reverse in the closing cycle,

and the opener lights will blink for 5 seconds, whenthe invisible beam is broken. If fully open, the doorwill not close when the beam is broken. The sensorhas no effect in the opening cycle.

If the sensor is not installed, or is not aligned correctly,the door won't close from any remote transmitter. Youcan close the door with the Door Control, the OutsideKeylock, or Keyless Entry, however, if you activatethem until down travel is complete. If you releasethem too soon, the door will reverse.The Opener Lights will turn on under the followingconditions: When the opener is initially plugged in;when the power is interrupted; when the opener isactivated. It will turn off automatically after 4-1/2minutes or provide constant light when the Lightfeature on the Multi-Function Door Control isactivated. Bulb size is 75 watts maximum.Lights will also turn on when someone walks throughthe open garage door. With a Multi-Function DoorControl, this feature may be turned off as follows: Withthe opener lights off, press and hold the light buttonfor 10 seconds, until the light goes on and off again.To restore this feature, start with the opener lights on,then press and hold the light button for 10 seconds.

To open the doormanually:The door should be fullyclosed if possible. Pulldown on the manualrelease handle and lift thedoor manually. Toreconnect the door to theopener, press the DoorControl push bar.Manual disconnect

position

Lockout position

The lockout featureprevents the trolley fromreconnecting automatically.Pull the manual releasehandle down and back(toward the opener). Thedoor can then be raisedand lowered manually asoften as necessary. Todisengage the LockoutFeature, pull the manualrelease handle straightdown. The trolley willreconnect on the next UPor DOWN operation.

Door Control Push Bar: Press the white square to open orclose the door. Press again to reverse the door during theclosing cycle or to stop the door while it's opening.Light Feature: Press the Light button. If the opener lightis off, it will turn on. If the opener light is on, (even in the 4-1/2 minute automatic cycle) it will turn off.But if you use the Light button to turn the lights on andthen activate the opener, the lights will turn off after 4-1/2 minutes.The 4-1/2 minutes interval can be changed to 1-1/2, 2-1/2, or 3-1/2 minutes as follows: Press and hold theLock button until the light blinks (about 10 seconds).A single blink indicates that the timer is reset to 1-1/2minutes. Repeat the procedure and the light will blinktwice, resetting the timer to 2-1/2 minutes.Repeat againfor a 3-1/2 minute interval, etc., up to a maximum of fourblinks and 4-1/2 minutes.

The Light button will not control the opener lights when thedoor is in motion.Lock Feature: The Lock feature is designed to preventoperation of the door from remote controls. However, thedoor will open and close from the Door Control push bar,the Outside Keylock and the Keyless Entry Accessories.

To Activate: Press and hold the Lock button for2 seconds. The push bar light will flash as long as theLock feature is on.To turn off: Press and hold the Lock button again for 2seconds. The push bar light will stop flashing. Normaloperation will resume. The Lock feature will also turn offwhenever the “Smart” button on the opener panel isactivated.

Operation of the Multi-Function Door Control(See additional programming features, next page.)

Receiver and Remote Control Programming

Children operating or playing with a garagedoor opener can injure themselves or others.The garage door could close and cause seriousinjury or death. Do not allow children to operatethe door control or remote control transmitter.A moving garage door could injure or kil lsomeone under it. Activate the opener onlywhen you can see the door clearly, it is free ofobstructions, and is properly adjusted.

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SECURITY✚Remote Control

SECURITY✚Garage Door Opener

BACK PANEL

Smart (learn)Button Indicator Light

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Code programming instructions arealso located on the opener panel.

Select aPush Button

Figure 1

Figure 2

WARNING

To comply with FCC rules, adjustment or modification of this receiver and/ortransmitter is prohibited, except for changing the code setting or replacingthe battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.

Your garage door opener receiver and remote controltransmitter have been set at the factory to a matchingcode. The door will open when you press the LARGEremote control push button. The code between theremote control and the receiver changes with eachuse, randomly accessing over 100 billion new codes.

Your SECURITY✚ opener will operate with:

• several SECURITY✚ remote controls utilizing up to8 functions.

• one Keyless Entry System (with SECURITY✚ logo)

Follow the instructions below to program your openerto match any additional remotes you may purchase.See Accessories on page 38.

To Add A Remote ControlIf you have a Multi-Function door control:1. With the door closed, press and hold a remote

control push button. See Figure 1.

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.

If you do not have a Multi-Function door control:1. Press and hold the selected remote control push

button. See Figure 1.

2. Then press and release the Smart (learn) button onthe back panel of the opener, Figure 2. Theindicator light on the panel will begin to blink andthe opener lights will flash once.

3. Release the remote push button.

Test by pressing the remote push button.

To Erase All Remote Control CodesPress and hold the Smart button on the opener paneluntil the indicator light turns off (about 6 seconds). Alltransmitter codes are now erased. Then follow thesteps above to re-program each remote control.

To Control the Opener LightsWith SECURITY✚ transmitters, a remote push buttoncan be programmed to operate the opener lightswithout opening the door.

1. With the door closed, press and hold the remotebutton 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 openerlights should turn on or off but the door should not move.

Model 940CB SECURITY ✚ Keyless EntryFollow instructions on page 38 (Accessories).

1. Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light,check the fuse box or the circuit breaker. (Some outlets are controlled by a wall switch.)

2. Have you disabled all door locks? Review installation instruction warnings onPage 11.

3. Is there a build-up of ice or snow under the door? The door may be frozen to theground. Remove any restriction.

4. The garage door spring may be broken. Have it replaced.5. Repeated operation may have tripped the overload protector in the motor. Wait

15 minutes. Try again.

Having a Problem?Situation Probable Cause & Solution

The opener doesn'toperate from eitherthe door control orthe remote control:

Opener operatesfrom the remotecontrol but not fromthe door control:

1. Is the door control push bar lit? If not, Remove the bell wire from the opener terminalscrews. Short the red and white terminals by touching both terminals at the sametime with a piece of wire. If the opener runs, check for a faulty wire connection at thedoor control, a short under the staples, or a broken wire.

2. Are the wiring connections correct? Review Step 6, page 18.

The door operatesfrom the door control,but not from theremote control:

1. If the Lock button is on, turn it off.2. Is the door push button flashing? Your opener needs to re-learn a remote control

code. Refer to instructions on the opener panel.3. Does the battery test light glow when the remote control push button is pressed? If

not, replace the battery.4. Program the receiver to match the remote control code.5. Repeat the receiver programming procedure with all remote controls.

The remote controlhas short range:

The garage dooropens and closesby itself:

1. Be sure that all remote control push buttons and battery indicator lights are off.2. Remove the bell wire from the door control terminals and operate from the remote

control only. If this solves the problem, the door control is faulty (replace), or there is anintermittent short on the wire between the door control and the opener.

The door doesn'topen completely:

1. If the door has been working properly but now doesn't open all the way, increase theup force. See page 29.

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 28.Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete.

The door stops butdoesn't closecompletely:

Review the travel limits adjustment procedures on page 28.Repeat the safety reverse test after any adjustment of door arm length, close forceor down limit.

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1. Check the battery test light. If the light is dim, change the battery.2. Change the location of the remote control in your car.3. Check to be sure the antenna on the side or back panel of opener extends fully

downward.4. Some installations may have shorter range due to a metal door, foil backed

insulation, or metal garage siding.

Opener noise isdisturbing in livingquarters of home:

If operational noise is a problem because of proximity of the opener to the livingquarters, the Vibration Isolator Kit 41A3263 can be installed. This kit was designed tominimize vibration to the house and is easy to install.

Having a Problem? (continued)

Situation Probable Cause & Solution

The opener strains ormaximum force isneeded to operatedoor:

The door may be out of balance or the springs are broken. Close the door and use themanual release handle to disconnect the trolley. Open and close the door manually. Aproperly balanced door will stay in any point of travel while being supported entirely by itssprings. If it does not, disconnect the opener and call for professional garage door service.Do not increase the force to operate the opener.

The opener motorhums briefly, thenwon't work:

1. The garage door springs are broken. See above.2. If the problem occurs on the first operation of the opener, door may be locked. Disable

the door lock. If the chain was removed and re-installed, the motor may be out of phase.Remove the chain; cycle the motor to the down position. Observe the drive sprocket.When it turns in a clockwise direction and stops in the down position, reinstall the chain.Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete.

The opener won'toperate due topower failure:

1. Use the manual release rope and handle to disconnect the trolley. The door can beopened and closed manually. When power is restored, press the Door Control pushbar and trolley will automatically reconnect (unless trolley is in lockout position.) Seepage 32.

2. The Outside Quick Release accessory (for use on garages with no service door)disconnects the trolley from outside the garage in case of power failure.

The chain droopsor sags:

It is normal for the chain to droop slightly in the closed door position. Use the manualrelease rope and handle to disconnect the trolley. If the chain returns to the normalheight when the trolley is disengaged and the door reverses on a one-inch board(or a 2x4 laid flat), no adjustments are needed. (See page 11.)

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The door opens butwon't close:

The door reverses forno apparent reasonand opener light(s)don't blink:

1. Is something obstructing the door? Pull the manual release handle. Operate the doormanually. 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 29.

Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete.4. If door reverses in the fully closed position, decrease the travel limits (page 28).

Repeat safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete. The need foroccasional adjustment of the force and limit settings is normal. Weatherconditions in particular can affect door travel.

The opener lights

The door reverses forno apparent reasonand opener light(s) blink for 5 secondsafter reversing:

. . . don't turn on:1. Replace the light bulbs (75 watts maximum). Use a standard neck garage door

opener bulb if regular bulb burns out.. . . don't turn off:

Is the Light Feature on? Turn it off.

Check the safety reversing sensor. Remove any obstruction or align the receiving eye.See page 23.

1. If the opener lights blink, check the safety reversing sensor. See page 23.2. If the opener lights do not blink and it is a new installation, check the down force.

See Adjustment Step 2, page 29. For an existing installation, see below.Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete.

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Repair Parts

Rail Assembly Parts

Installation Parts

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KEY PARTNO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 1A995 Master link kit2 41A3489 Complete trolley assembly3 183B112 Rail braces (each)4 183B111 T-rail – center sections (each)5 183B113 T-rail – end sections (each)6 41A3473 Chain and cable in dispensing carton7 41B2616 Cable pulley bracket assembly8 83A4 Rail Grease

NOT SHOWN41A2848 Rail assembly hardware kit (includes

hardware illustrated on page 7).


1 41A5273-2 Multi-function door control panel2 41A5056-9 Remote control housing only

(no circuit board)3 10A20 3V2032 Lithium battery4 29B137 Transmitter visor clip5 41A2828 Manual release rope & handle assy.6 217A238 2-conductor bell wire - white & white/red 7 41A4353 Header bracket w/clevis pin & fastener8 41A5047 Door bracket w/clevis pin & fastener9 178B35 Curved door arm section

10 178B34 Straight door arm section11 12B350 Hanging brackets12 12B483 C-wrap bracket13 12B424 Square hole mounting bracket14 12B485 Slotted hole mounting bracket15 41A4373A Safety sensor kit (receiving and sending

eyes) with 3' 2-conductor bell wire attached

NOT SHOWN41A3475-5 Installation hardware bag (includes

hardware illustrated on page 7).41A4116 Safety sensor hardware114A2103 Owner's manual

1993-8/99 The original wall control part # was 41A4251-7A. The original part# for the 953CB was 41A5018-1.

Repair Parts

Opener Assembly Parts


1 31D380 Sprocket cover 2 41C4220A Gear and sprocket assembly

Complete with:Spring washerThrust washerRetaining ringBearing plateRoll pins (2)Drive gear and worm gearHelical gear w/retainer and grease

3 41A2817 Drive/worm gear kit w/greaseRoll pins (2)

4 41B4245 Line cord5 143D152 End panel 6 175B88 Light socket 7 108D34 Lens8 30B363 Capacitor9 12A373 Capacitor bracket

10 41A3150 Terminal block w/screws


11 41D3058 Universal replacement motor &bracket assembly Complete with:motor, worm, bracket, bearingassembly, RPM sensor

12 41A3666-5 Cover13 41A2818 Helical gear & retainer w/grease14 41D3452 Limit switch assembly15 41C4398A RPM sensor assembly16 41C4246 Wire harness assembly w/plug17 41A2826 Shaft bearing kit18 41A2822A Interrupter cup assy.19 41A5021-C Receiver logic board assy.

Complete with:Logic boardEnd panel w/all labels

20 41A3673-1 End panel w/all labels NOT SHOWN

41A2825 Opener assembly hardware kit(includes screws not designated by anumber in illustration).

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Accessories Available for your Opener

953CB7702CB SECURITY✚ Multi-FunctionRemote Control:Includes visor clip.

Outside Quick Release:Required for a garage with NOaccess door.

8 foot Rail Extension Kit:To allow an 8 foot door to openfully.

7704CB

10 foot Rail Extension Kit:To allow a 10 foot door to openfully.

8710CB

940CB

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To Add the Keyless EntryWe recommend that you program your passwordbefore you install the Keyless Entry. You will notneed assistance, and you can test the reception atthe mounting location before installation.If you have a Multi-Function door control:1. With the door closed, press the four digit password

desired, then press and hold Enter.2. Press and hold the light button on the door control.3. Press and hold the door control push bar.4. After the opener lights flash, release all buttons.If you do not have a Multi-Function door control:1. Choose a 4-digit password using numbers from 0 to 9

(a number can be used more than once, for example,4, 0, 4, 1).

2. Press the four buttons for the password, then pressand hold the Enter button. The indicator light on thedoor opener panel will blink.

3. Press and release the “Smart” (learn) button on theopener panel. After the opener lights flash, release theEnter button.

Test by pressing the password, then press Enter. Thedoor should begin to move.

Setting a Temporary PasswordIn addition to your personal entry password which works atall times, a 4-digit temporary password can be added forthe convenience of visitors or service persons. This allowsauthorized persons a way to gain temporary access.After a

programmed number of hours or number of accesses, thistemporary password expires and will no longer open thedoor. The temporary password can be used to close thedoor even after it has expired. To set a temporarypassword:1. Press the four buttons for your personal entry password

(not the last temporary password), then press and holdthe ✽ button.The opener light will blink three times. Release thebutton.

2. Press the temporary 4-digit password you have chosen,then press Enter.The opener light will blink four times.

3. To set the number of hours this temporary passwordwill work, press the number of hours (up to 255), thenpress ✽.

OR3. To set the number of times this temporary password will

work, press the number of times (up to 255), then press#.

The opener light will blink once when the temporarypassword has been learned.Test by pressing the four buttons for the temporarypassword, then press Enter. The door should move. If thetemporary password was set to a certain number ofopenings, remember that the test has used up oneopening.To clear the temporary password, repeat steps 1-3, settingthe number of hours or times to 0 in step 3.

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935CBSECURITY✚ Keyless Entry:Enables homeowner to operategarage door opener from outsideby entering a password on aspecially designed keyboard. Alsocan add a temporary password forvisitors or service persons. Thistemporary password can belimited to a programmable numberof hours or entries.

SECURITY✚ Multi-FunctionMini Remote Control:With key ring and Velcrofastening strip.

Multi-Function Door ControlPanel:Provides a Lock Feature whichprevents operation of garage dooropener from portable remotes anda Light Feature for constant light.

Motion Detecting Control Panel:Multi-function door control withmotion sensor that automaticallyturns opener lights on for 5 minuteswhen it detects a person enteringthe garage. Sensor can be easilydeactivated when desired.

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Index

Access Door/Outside Quick Release Accessory...........................................................................................4, 5

Chain Tension ..............................................................................................................................................4, 5, 11

Electrical Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................2, 20, 31

Garage DoorTesting for balance, binding and sticking...................................................................................................3, 28, 31Determining high point of travel:

Sectional Door ..................................................................................................................................................12One-Piece Door ................................................................................................................................................13

Disabling existing locks....................................................................................................................................3, 11Force Controls

Adjustment Procedures ....................................................................................................................................29Problems that might require Force adjustments .........................................................................................34, 35Safety Warnings .........................................................................................................................................29, 31

Door hardware .....................................................................................................................3, 9, 11, 12, 18, 31, 32Maintenance Instruction Label.......................................................................................................................11, 28Reinforcement requirements ...........................................................................................................................4, 24Removing of all ropes ......................................................................................................................................3, 11Possible door damage...................................................................................................................................16, 24Travel Limits

Adjustment Procedures ....................................................................................................................................28Problems that might require Limit adjustments...........................................................................................34, 35Safety Warnings .........................................................................................................................................28, 31

Manual Release Rope & HandleLockout Feature..................................................................................................................................................32Manual Disconnect .............................................................................................................................................32Safety Warnings ...............................................................................................................................11, 19, 31, 32

Opener TerminalsDoor Control Connections ..................................................................................................................................18Safety Reversing Sensor Connections ...............................................................................................................23Outside Keylock Accessory Connections ...........................................................................................................18

Operational NoiseSprocket noise ....................................................................................................................................................11Vibration noise (isolator kit) ................................................................................................................................34

Protector System®..........................................................................................................................................21, 30

Receiver and Remote ControlsProgramming the receiver ..................................................................................................................................33Erasing all codes ................................................................................................................................................33Activating other openers and/or light products ...................................................................................................33Safety warning ....................................................................................................................................................33Problems with remote control operation .............................................................................................................34

Safety Reverse Test Procedure..........................................................................................................................30Testing required................................................................................................................................11, 30, 34, 35Safety Reverse System ProblemsSecuring header bracket to wall .......................................................................................................................12Adjusting travel limits ........................................................................................................................................28Applying excessive force on the door ...............................................................................................................29 Buckling or uneven floor .................................................................................................................................4, 5

Safety Warnings...........................................................2, 3, 9, 11,12,16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33

User Instruction Label for garage wall ........................................................................................................11, 18

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CHAMBERLAIN SERVICEIS ON CALL

OUR LARGE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONSPANS AMERICA

INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION IS ASNEAR AS YOUR TELEPHONE SIX DAYS A WEEK.

SIMPLY DIAL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-528-9131HOURS: (Mountain Std. Time)

6:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. - Monday through Friday7:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. - Saturday

Closed Sunday

For professional installation, parts and service,contact your local CHAMBERLAIN dealer. Look for himin the Yellow Pages, or call our Service number for a listof dealers in your area.

HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS

Selling prices will be furnished on request or parts willbe shipped at prevailing prices and you will be billedaccordingly.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVETHE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• PART NUMBER

• PART NAME

• MODEL NUMBER

ADDRESS ORDERS TO:THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP, INC.

Parts and Service Department2301 N. Forbes Boulevard, Suite 104

Tucson, Arizona 85745

SERVICE INFORMATIONTOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-528-9131

© 1999, The Chamberlain Group, Inc.114A2103E All Rights Reserved Printed in Mexico

CHAMBERLAIN GARAGE DOOR OPENER ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product that it is free from defect in materials and/orworkmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The proper operation of this product is dependent on yourcompliance with the Owner’s Manual instructions regarding installation, operation, maintenance and testing. Failure tocomply strictly with those instructions will void this warranty in its entirety. Please note that the safety reverse system, inorder to operate properly with your garage door, must be adjusted and periodically tested in accordance with the Owner’sManual.

If, during the limited warranty period, it appears as though this product contains a defect which is covered by this limited warranty, callour toll free service number, before dismantling this product, at 1-800-528-9131. 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. Pleaseinclude 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 limitedwarranty, will be repaired or replaced (at Seller’s sole option) at no cost to you and returned pre-paid. Defective parts will be repairedor 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 IMPLIEDWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, AND OF ANY OTHEROBLIGATIONS 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 THISPRODUCT), LABOR CHARGES FOR DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLING A REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNIT, ORREPLACEMENT BATTERIES.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGESARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER’SLIABILITY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY EXCEED THE COSTOF THE PRODUCT COVERED HEREBY. NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR US ANY OTHER LIABILITY INCONNECTION 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 orexclusion may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which varyfrom state to state.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON MOTOR - MODEL 6200, 6200-2, & 6200-2K

The motor is fully warranted for the lifetime of the product to the first-time purchaser.

Documents

Garage Door Opener Owner’s Manual - Chamberlain Door Opener Owner’s Manual For Residential Use Only Model 6200, 6200-2, 6200-2K 1/2HP Please read this manual and the enclosed safety