Chamberlain 1300 User manual

The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
www.liftmaster.com
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Model Series 1300
For Residential Use Only
Owner’s Manual
■Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
■Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
■The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System®is connected and
properly aligned.
■Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
■The model number label is located on the front panel of your opener.
®
Model 1356 - 1/2HP
Model 1346 - 1/3HP Model 1355 - 1/2HP
Model 1345 - 1/3HP

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When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal
Words on the following pages, they will alert you to
the possibility of serious injury or death if you do
not comply with the warnings that accompany them.
The hazard may come from something mechanical
or from electric shock. Read the warnings carefully.
When you see this Signal Word on the following
pages, it will alert you to the possibility of damage to
your garage door and/or the garage door opener if
you do not comply with the cautionary statements
that accompany it. Read them carefully.
INTRODUCTION
Safety Symbol
and Signal Word Review
This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated,
maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warnings contained in this manual.
Mechanical
Electrical
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Introduction 2-7
Safety symbol and signal word review........................2
Preparing your garage door ........................................3
Tools needed ...............................................................3
Planning ..................................................................4-5
Carton inventory ..........................................................6
Hardware inventory .....................................................7
Assembly 8-11
Fasten the rail to the motor unit ..............................8, 9
Install the chain and the sprocket cover .....................8
Install the chain spreader and the chain ...................10
Tighten the chain .......................................................11
Installation 11-27
Installation safety instructions....................................11
Determine the header bracket location................12-13
Install the header bracket..........................................14
Attach the rail to the header bracket.........................15
Position the opener ...................................................16
Hang the opener .......................................................17
Install the door control...............................................18
Install the light and lens ............................................19
Attach the emergency release rope and handle .......19
Electrical requirements..............................................20
Install the Protector System®................................21-23
Fasten the door bracket .......................................24-25
Connect the door arm to the trolley .....................26-27
Adjustment 28-30
Adjust the travel limits ...............................................28
Adjust the force .........................................................29
Test the safety reversal system.................................30
Test the Protector System®........................................30
Operation 31-34
Operation safety instructions.....................................31
Using your garage door opener ................................31
Using the wall-mounted door control ........................32
To open the door manually........................................32
Care of your garage door opener..............................33
Having a problem? ....................................................34
Programming 35-36
To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control .....35
To erase all codes .....................................................35
3-Button remotes.......................................................35
To add, reprogram or change
a Keyless Entry PIN ..................................................36
Repair Parts 37-38
Rail assembly parts...................................................37
Installation parts ........................................................37
Motor unit assembly parts .........................................38
Accessories 39
Repair Parts and Service 40
Warranty 40
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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To prevent damage to garage door and opener:
• ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating
the opener.
• ONLY operate garage door opener at 120V, 60 Hz to
avoid malfunction and damage.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
• ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if
garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An
unbalanced garage door may not reverse when
required.
• NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door
springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, all
of which are under EXTREME tension.
• Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to
garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage
door opener to avoid entanglement.
Preparing your garage door
Before you begin:
• Disable locks.
• Remove any ropes connected to garage door.
•Complete the following test to make sure your
garage door is balanced and is not sticking or
binding:
1. Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release
the door. If balanced, it should stay in place,
supported entirely by its springs.
2. Raise and lower the door to see if there is any
binding or sticking.
If your door binds, sticks, or is out of balance, call a
trained door systems technician.
Tools needed
During assembly, installation and adjustment of the
opener, instructions will call for hand tools as
illustrated below.
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Pliers
Wire Cutters
Claw Hammer
Hack Saw
Screwdriver Adjustable End Wrench
1/2" and 7/16" Sockets
and Wrench
Drill
Tape Measure
2
1
Stepladder
Pencil
3/16", 5/16" and
5/32" Drill Bits
Carpenter's
Level (Optional)
Sectional Door
One-Piece Door

Safety Reversing Sensor
Support bracket &
fastening hardware
is required.
See page 17.
— — — — — — — —
Header Wall
FINISHED CEILING
Torsion
Spring
Extension
Spring
OR
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Gap between floor
and bottom of door must
not exceed 1/4" (6 mm)
Access
Door
Wall-
mounted
Door
Control
Horizontal and vertical reinforcement
is needed for lightweight garage doors
(fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with
glass panels, etc.). See page 24 for details.
Motor unit
Slack in chain tension
is normal when
garage door is closed
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
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SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION
Planning
Identify the type and height of your garage door.
Survey your garage area to see if any of the
conditions below apply to your installation. Additional
materials may be required. You may find it helpful to
refer back to this page and the accompanying
illustrations as you proceed with the installation of
your opener.
Depending on your requirements, there are several
installation steps which may call for materials or
hardware not included in the carton.
• Installation Step 1 – Look at the wall or ceiling
above the garage door. The header bracket must
be securely fastened to structural supports.
• Installation Step 5 – Do you have a finished ceiling
in your garage? If so, a support bracket and
additional fastening hardware may be required.
• Installation Step 10 – Depending upon garage
construction, extension brackets or wood blocks
may be needed to install sensors.
• Installation Step 10 – Alternate floor mounting of
the safety reversing sensor will require hardware
not provided.
• Do you have an access door in addition to the
garage door? If not, Model 1702LM Outside Quick
Release is required. See Accessories page.
• Look at the garage door where it meets the floor.
Any gap between the floor and the bottom of the
door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise, the
safety reversal system may not work properly. See
Adjustment Step 3. Floor or door should be
repaired.
SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATIONS
• Do you have a steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass
panel door? If so, horizontal and vertical reinforce-
ment is required (Installation Step 11).
• The opener should be installed above the center of
the door. If there is a torsion spring or center
bearing plate in the way of the header bracket, it
may be installed within 4 feet (1.22 m) to the left or
right of the door center. See Installation Steps 1
and 11.
• If your door is more than 7 feet (2.13 m) high, see
rail extension kits listed on Accessories page.
Chain Pulley
Bracket
Header
Bracket Trolley
Straight
Door
Arm
Emergency
Release
Rope & Handle
Door Bracket
Garage
Door
Curved
Door
Arm
Garage
Door
Spring
Header
Wall
CLOSED POSITION

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Without a properly working safety reversal system,
persons (particularly small children) could be
SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage
door.
• The gap between the bottom of the garage door and
the floor MUST NOT exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise,
the safety reversal system may not work properly.
• The floor or the garage door MUST be repaired to
eliminate the gap.
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
Access
Door
Gap between floor and
bottom of door must not
exceed 1/4" (6 mm)
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
CLOSED POSITION
Header
Bracket
Chain
Pulley Bracket
Door
Bracket Straight
Door
Arm
Curved
Door Arm
Trolley
Emergency Release
Rope & Handle
Rail
Garage
Door
Chain
Header
Wall
Planning (Continued)
ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS
• Generally, a one-piece door does not require
reinforcement. If your door is lightweight, refer to
the information relating to sectional doors in
Installation Step 11.
• Depending on your door’s construction, you may
need additional mounting hardware for the door
bracket (Step 11).
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket
& fastening
hardware is required.
See page 17.
Slack in chain tension
is normal when
garage door is closed.
Header
Wall
Safety Reversing
Sensor
Safety Reversing
Sensor
Gap between floor
and bottom of door must
not exceed 1/4" (6 mm)
Access
Door
Wall-mounted
Door Control
Motor Unit
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
Chain
Pulley Bracket
Header
Bracket
Trolley
Straight
Door
Arm
Emergency
Release
Rope
& Handle
Door
Bracket
Curved
Door
Arm
Header
Wall
Rail
Garage
Door
CLOSED POSITION

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Straight Door
Arm Section
Curved Door Arm Section
Safety Labels
and
Literature
Header Bracket
UP
CEILINGMOUNT ONLY
Sprocket Cover
2-Conductor Bell Wire
White & White/Red
Lighted Door Control Button
w/6ABx1-1/2" screws
Motor Unit with Light Lens
Remote Control
Transmitter Visor Clip
One-Piece
Rail
Styrofoam
Chain
Pulley Bracket
Chain Spreader with
Screws and Washers
Trolley
Chain
Door Bracket
SECURITY✚®
Single-Button Remote Control (1)
(2) Safety Reversing Sensors
(1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye)
with 2-Conductor White & White/Black
Bell Wire attached
Safety Sensor
Bracket (2)
Carton Inventory
Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons
which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated
below. Note that accessories will depend on the
model purchased. If anything is missing, carefully
check the packing material. Parts may be stuck in
the foam. Hardware for assembly and installation is
shown on the next page. Save the carton and
packing material until installation and adjustment is
complete.
Model 1355 &
1345 ONLY
Models 1346 & 1356 ONLY

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Hardware Inventory
Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures.
Nut 5/16"-18 (4)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4" (1)
NOTICE
Handle
Drywall
Anchors (2)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1" (1)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1-1/4" (1)
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8" (4)
Rope
Ring Fastener (3)
Lock Washer 5/16" (4)
Lag Screw
5/16"-9 x1-5/8" (2)
Wing Nut
1/4"-20 (2)
Staples (30)
Rail Grease
Carriage Bolts
1/4"-20x1/2" (2)
Lag Screw
5/16"-18x1-7/8" (2)
Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14x5/8" (2)
INSTALLATION HARDWARE

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To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener,
use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of
the opener.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
ASSEMBLY STEP 1
Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit
MODELS 1355 AND 1345 ONLY
(For Models 1356 and 1346 see page 9)
• Remove the two washered bolts mounted in top of
motor unit.
• Position rail at an angle to opener so one hole in
rail and motor unit line up.
• Thread one of the washered bolts part way in.
Use only these bolts! Use of any other bolts will
cause serious damage to door opener.
• Align rail and styrofoam over sprocket. Cut tape
from rail, chain and styrofoam.
• REMOVE STYROFOAM.
Washered Bolt
5/16"-18x1/2"
Styrofoam
Rail
Hole
USE ONLY THIS
TYPE AND SIZE
BOLT
Washered Bolt
5/16"-18x1/2" Motor Unit
Sprocket
USE ONLY THIS
TYPE AND SIZE
BOLT
Sprocket Cover
Mounting
Plate
Front Tab Slot
Back Tab Slot
ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Attach the Chain to the Sprocket
and Install the Sprocket Cover
MODELS 1355 AND 1345 ONLY
• Position chain over the sprocket. If necessary,
loosen the outer nut on the trolley to obtain more
chain slack.
• Insert the second washered bolt. CAUTION: Use
only the bolt previously removed from motor
unit!
• Tighten both screws securely through the rail into
the motor unit as shown.
• Install the sprocket cover: Insert the back tab in the
slot. Squeeze the cover slightly and insert the front
tab in the slot on the mounting plate.
Proceed to Assembly Step 3.

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ASSEMBLY STEP 1
Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit
MODELS 1356 AND 1346 ONLY
• Remove the two washered bolts mounted in top of
motor unit.
• Align rail and styrofoam over sprocket.
• Cut tape from rail, chain and styrofoam. Remove
styrofoam and pull the chain back (away from the
mounting plate).
• Fasten the rail with the two washered bolts
previously removed. Tighten securely.
Use only these bolts! Use of any other bolts will
cause serious damage to door opener.
USE ONLY THIS
TYPE AND SIZE
BOLT
Washered
Bolts
5/16"-18x1/2"
Chain
Rail
Styrofoam
Packaging
Motor
Unit
Sprocket
Washered Bolts
5/16"-18x1/2"
Styrofoam
Packaging
Mounting
Plate
USE ONLY THIS
TYPE AND SIZE
BOLT
To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener,
use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of
the opener.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING

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ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Attach the Chain Spreader
and Re-install the Chain
MODELS 1356 AND 1346 ONLY
• Line up the holes in the chain spreader with the
holes in the motor unit as shown. The slot in the
chain spreader must fit over the Rail flange
(Figure 1).
• Securely fasten the chain spreader with the
hardware provided.
• Remove the trolley threaded shaft from the trolley
by loosening the inner nut and lock washer
(Figure 2).
• Guide the chain around the selected groove in the
chain spreader (to engage either the 8-tooth
sprocket or the 6-tooth sprocket) as shown
(Figure 3).
• Continue dispensing the chain forward to the
trolley (Figure 4). Reconnect the trolley to the
trolley threaded shaft. Proceed to Assembly
Step 3 for chain tightening instructions.
Trolley
Trolley
Threaded Shaft
Outer
Nut
Rail
Inner Nut
and Washer
Chain
Spreader
#8x1"
Hex Screw
USE ONLY
THIS TYPE
AND SIZE
SCREW
Rail
Flange
Slot
Washers
Sprocket
Install Chain
In This Direction
Chain
Spreader
Figure 1
Figure 2 Figure 3
Figure 4
8-Tooth
Sprocket
6-Tooth
Sprocket
Chain
Spreader
Motor Unit
Mounting Plate
Motor Unit
Mounting Plate
Chain
Spreader
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers from
moving garage door opener:
• ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating
opener.
• Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating.
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING

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ASSEMBLY STEP 5
Tighten the Chain
ALL MODELS
• Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the
trolley threaded shaft, away from the trolley.
• To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction
shown. AS YOU TURN THE NUT, KEEP THE
CHAIN FROM TWISTING.
• When the chain is approximately 1/2" (13 mm)
above the base of the rail at its midpoint, re-tighten
the inner nut to secure the adjustment.
Sprocket noise can result if chain is either too
loose or too tight.
NOTE: When installation is complete, you may
notice some chain droop with the door closed. This is
normal. If the chain returns to the position shown
when the door is open, do not re-adjust the chain.
NOTE: During future maintenance, ALWAYS pull the
emergency release handle to disconnect trolley
before adjusting chain.
You have now finished assembling your garage
door opener. Please read the following warnings
before proceeding to the installation section.
Lock
Washer
To Tighten Outer Nut
Inner Nut
Trolley
Chain
Base of Rail
1/2" (13 mm)
To Tighten
Inner Nut
Outer Nut
Mid Length of Rail
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install garage door opener only on properly balanced
and lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced
door may not reverse when required and could result in
SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
3. All repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other
hardware MUST be made by a trained door systems
technician BEFORE installing opener.
4. Disable all locks and remove all ropes connected to
garage door BEFORE installing opener to avoid
entanglement.
5. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more
above floor.
6. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.83 m) above
floor.
7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source
until instructed to do so.
8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while
installing or servicing opener. They could be caught in
garage door or opener mechanisms.
9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
• within sight of the garage door.
• out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet
(1.5 m).
• away from all moving parts of the door.
10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage
door control.
11. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in plain
view on inside of garage door.
12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal
system. Door MUST reverse on contact with a
1-1/2” (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on
the floor.
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
INSTALLATION

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INSTALLATION STEP 1
Determine the Header Bracket
Location
Installation procedures vary according to garage door
types. Follow the instructions which apply to your
door.
SECTIONAL DOOR
AND ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical
centerline of the garage door.
2. Extend the line onto the header wall above the
door.
You can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet
(1.2 m) of the left or right of the door center
only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate
is in the way; or you can attach it to the ceiling
(see page 10) when clearance is minimal. (It
may be mounted on the wall upside down if
necessary, to gain approximately 1/2" (1 cm).)
If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4
(on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided)
to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as
shown here and on page 13.
3. Open your door to the highest point of travel as
shown. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the
header wall 2" (5 cm) above the high point. This
height will provide travel clearance for the top edge
of the door.
Proceed to Step 2, page 14. One-piece
door with
horizontal
track
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
• Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to
structural support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise
garage door might not reverse when required. DO NOT
install header bracket over drywall.
• Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting header
bracket or 2x4 into masonry.
• NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door,
springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, all
of which are under EXTREME tension.
• ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if
garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An
unbalanced garage door might not reverse when
required.
Header Wall
Ceiling
Track
Highest Point
of Travel
Door
2" (5 cm)
Sectional door
with curved
track
Door
Track
Header Wall
Highest Point
of Travel
2" (5 cm)
Finished
Ceiling
Header
Wall 2x4 Structural
Supports
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING

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Header Wall
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
2x4
Unfinished
Ceiling
2x4
OPTIONAL
CEILING MOUNT
FOR
HEADER BRACKET
Structural
Supports
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical
centerline of your garage door. Extend the line
onto the header wall above door, as shown.
If headroom clearance is minimal, you can install
the header bracket on the ceiling. See page 14.
If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4
(on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided)
to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports
as shown.
2. Open your door to the highest point of travel as
shown. Measure the distance from the top of the
door to the floor. Subtract the actual height of the
door. Add 8" (20 cm) to the remainder. (See
Example).
3. Close the door and draw an intersecting horizontal
line on the header wall at the determined height.
NOTE: If the total number of inches exceeds the
height available in your garage, use the maximum
height possible, or refer to page 14 for ceiling
installation.
Door
Highest Point
of Travel
Header Wall
Pivot
Distance
Floor
One-piece door without track:
pivot hardware
Header Wall
Highest Point
of Travel
Door
Floor
Distance
Jamb
Hardware
One-piece door without track:
jamb hardware
EXAMPLE
Distance from top of door
(at highest point of travel) to floor . . . . .92" (234 cm)
Actual height of door . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-88" (224 cm)
Remainder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4" (10 cm)
Add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+8" (20 cm)
Bracket height on header wall . . . . . . . .=12" (30 cm)
(Measure UP from top of CLOSED door.)
Proceed to Step 2, page 14.

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INSTALLATION STEP 2
Install the Header Bracket
You can attach the header bracket either to the wall
above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the
instructions which will work best for your particular
requirements. Do not install the header bracket
over drywall. If installing into masonry, use
concrete anchors (not provided).
WALL HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION
• Center the bracket on the vertical centerline with
the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal
line as shown (with the arrow pointing toward the
ceiling).
• Mark the vertical set of bracket holes (do not use
the holes designated for ceiling mount). Drill 3/16"
pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a
structural support with the hardware provided.
Lag Screw
5/16"-9 x 1-5/8"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel
Header
Wall
Garage
Door
UP
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Wall Mounting Holes
Optional
Wall Mounting Holes
The nail hole is for
positioning only.
You must use lag screws
to mount the header bracke
t
UP
CEILINGMOUNTONLY
Door Spring
Header
Bracket
2x4
Structural
Support
Horizontal
Line
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Ceiling Mounting Holes
The nail hole is for
positioning only.
You must use lag screws
to mount the header bracket.
UP
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Garage Door
Header Wall
— Finished Ceiling —
Header
Bracket
6" (15 cm)
Maximum
Door
Spring
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION
• Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as
shown.
• Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more
than 6" (15 cm) from the wall. Make sure the arrow
is pointing toward the wall. The bracket can be
mounted flush against the ceiling when clearance
is minimal.
• Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and
fasten bracket securely to a structural support with
the hardware provided.

Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4" Ring Fastener
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INSTALLATION STEP 3
Attach the Rail to the Header
Bracket
• Position the opener on the garage floor below the
header bracket. Use packing material as a
protective base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the
way you’ll need help. Have someone hold the
opener securely on a temporary support to allow
the rail to clear the spring.
• Position the rail bracket against the header
bracket.
• Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin
as shown.
• Insert a ring fastener to secure.
Header Bracket
Chain Pulley Bracket
Temporary
Support
Header Wall
Garage
Door
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4"
Ring Fastener
Header Bracket
Chain
Pulley
Bracket
Rail
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

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ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
• With the door fully open and parallel to the floor,
measure the distance from the floor to the top of
the door.
• Using a stepladder as a support, raise the top of
the opener to this height.
• The top of the door should be level with the top of
the motor unit. Do not position the opener more
than 2" (5 cm) above this point.
INSTALLATION STEP 4
Position the Opener
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as
illustrated.
SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH
TRACK
A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door-
to-rail distance.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need
help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat
on the top section beneath the rail.
• If the top section or panel hits the trolley when you
raise the door, pull down on the trolley release arm
to disconnect inner and outer sections. Slide the
outer trolley toward the motor unit. The trolley can
remain disconnected until Installation Step 12
is completed.
Rail
Door 2x4 is used to determine
the correct mounting height
from ceiling.
Trolley
Release Arm
ENGAGED RELEASED
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door
opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Header
Bracket
Top of Door
2x4 is used to determine
the correct mounting height
from ceiling.

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INSTALLATION STEP 5
Hang the Opener
Two representative installations are shown. Yours
may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled
(Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On finished
ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy
metal bracket to structural supports before installing
the opener. This bracket and fastening hardware are
not provided.
1. Measure the distance from each side of the motor
unit to the structural support.
2. Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required
lengths.
3. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.
4. Attach one end of each bracket to a support with
5/16"-18x1-7/8" lag screws.
5. Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with
5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts.
6. Check to make sure the rail is centered over the
door (or in line with the header bracket if the
bracket is not centered above the door).
7. Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the
door hits the rail, raise the header bracket.
8. Grease the top and underside of the rail surface
where the trolley slides with rail grease.
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling
garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural
supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used
if installing any brackets into masonry.
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8" Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16"
Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Measure
Distance
Lag Screws
5/16"-18x1-7/8"
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Structural
Supports
Bracket
(Not Provided)
Lag Screws
5/16"-18x1-7/8"
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
FINISHED CEILING
Hidden
Support
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Lag Screws
5/16"-18x1-7/8"
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
FINISHED CEILING
Figure 1
Figure 2
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
Figure 3

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To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from
electrocution:
• Be sure power is not connected BEFORE installing door
control.
• Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a
closing garage door:
• Install door control within sight of garage door, out of
reach of children at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m),
and away from all moving parts of door.
• NEVER permit children to operate or play with door
control push buttons or remote control transmitters.
• Activate door ONLY when it can be seen clearly, is
properly adjusted, and there are no obstructions to door
travel.
• ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely
closed. NEVER permit anyone to cross path of closing
garage door.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Drywall Anchors
Insulated
Staples
Screw 6ABx1-1/2"
Lighted Door Control Button
INSTALLATION STEP 6
Install the Door Control
Locate the door control within sight of the door at a
minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small
children cannot reach, and away from all moving
parts of the door and door hardware.
1. Strip 1/4" (6 mm) of insulation from one end of the
bell wire. Connect it to the two screw terminals on
the back of the door control by color: white wire to
2 and white/red wire to 1.
2. Fasten the Lighted Door Control Button securely
with 6ABx1-1/2" screws. If installing into drywall,
drill 5/32" holes and use the anchors provided.
3. Run the bell wire up the wall and across the
ceiling to the opener. Use insulated staples to
secure the wire in several places. Do not pierce
wire with a staple, creating a short or open circuit.
4. Receiver terminal screws and the antenna are
located on the back panel of the opener. Position
the antenna wire as shown.
5. Connect the bell wire to the opener terminal
screws: white to 2 and white/red to 1.
6. Use tacks or staples to permanently attach the
entrapment warning label to the wall near the door
control, and the manual release/safety reverse test
in a prominent location on the inside of the garage
door.
NOTE: DO NOT connect the power and operate the
opener at this time. The trolley will travel to the full
open position but will not return to the close position
until the sensor beam is connected and properly
aligned. See Safety Reversing Sensor instructions
beginning on page 21.
Opener
Terminal Screws
Bell Wire
Antenna
BACK PANEL
Lighted Door
Control Button
Terminal Screws
Bell Wire
WHT
RED
KG KG
1
3
9
7
5
1
3
9
7
5
23
1
-2
-1
Lighted
Door Control Button
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INSTALLATION STEP 7
Install the Light and Lens
INSTALL THE LIGHT
• Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in the socket.
The light will turn ON and remain lit for
approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is
connected. Then the light will turn OFF.
• Use standard neck Garage Door Opener bulbs for
replacement
INSTALL THE LENS
• Locate and loosen (approximately 1/8" (3 mm) the
two screws near top of opener front panel.
• Position lens against panel with slotted tabs
directly below screws. Slide lens up to seat tabs
behind screws.
• Snap bottom tabs of lens into panel slots.
• Retighten top panel screws to secure lens.
INSTALLATION STEP 8
Attach the Emergency Release
Rope and Handle
• Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the
top of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right side
up as shown. Secure with an overhand knot at
least 1" (2.5 cm) from the end of the rope to
prevent slipping.
• Thread the other end of the rope through the hole
in the release arm of the outer trolley.
• Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet (1.83 m)
above the floor. Secure with an overhand knot.
NOTE: If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal
the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent
unraveling.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a
falling garage door:
• If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage
trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED. Weak or
broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an
open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
• NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage
doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.
• NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. If rope
knot becomes untied, you could fall.
Lens Slot
75 Watt Max.
Light Bulb
Lens Tab
Light
Lens
Panel Screw
Trolley
NOTICE
Overhand
Knot
Emergency
Release Handle
Rope
Trolley
Release Arm
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or
light socket,
• DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs.
• DO NOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY incandescent.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING

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INSTALLATION STEP 9
Electrical Requirements
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
opener at this time.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door
opener has a grounding type plug with a third
grounding pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding
type outlet. If the plug doesn't fit into the outlet you
have, contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet.
If permanent wiring is required by your local
code, refer to the following procedure.
To make a permanent connection through the 7/8"
hole in the top of the motor unit:
• Remove the motor unit cover screws and set the
cover aside.
• Remove the attached 3-prong cord.
• Connect the black (line) wire to the screw on the
brass terminal; the white (neutral) wire to the
screw on the silver terminal; and the ground wire
to the green ground screw. The opener must be
grounded.
• Reinstall the cover.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
opener at this time.
RIGHT WRONG
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from
electrocution or fire:
• Be sure power is not connected to the opener, and
disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to
establish permanent wiring connection.
• Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in
compliance with all local electrical and building codes.
• NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or
change plug in ANY way to make it fit outlet. Be sure
the opener is grounded.
Ground Tab
Green
Ground Screw
Ground Wire
Black Wire
PERMANENT WIRING
CONNECTION
White Wire
Black
Wire
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING