Chamberlain LiftMaster Professional 1255-2R User manual

The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
www.liftmaster.com
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Models 1255-2R 1/2HP
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.
®

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Introduction 2-5
Safety symbol and signal word review........................2
Preparing your garage door ........................................3
Tools needed...............................................................3
Planning .....................................................................4
Carton inventory ..........................................................5
Hardware inventory .....................................................5
Assembly 6-7
Attach the rail to the motor unit...................................6
Attach the chain to the sprocket..................................6
Tighten the chain.........................................................7
Installation 7-22
Installation safety instructions .....................................7
Determine the header bracket location .......................8
Install the header bracket............................................9
Attach the rail to the header bracket.........................10
Position the opener ...................................................11
Hang the opener .......................................................12
Install the door control...............................................13
Install the light ...........................................................14
Attach the emergency release rope and handle .......14
Electrical requirements..............................................15
Install the Protector System®................................16-18
Fasten the door bracket.......................................19-20
Connect the door arm to the trolley .....................21-22
Adjustment 23-25
Adjust the travel limits ...............................................23
Adjust the force .........................................................24
Test the safety reversal system.................................25
Test the Protector System®........................................25
Operation 26-30
Operation safety instructions.....................................26
Using your garage door opener ................................26
Using the wall-mounted door control ........................27
To open the door manually........................................27
Care of your garage door opener..............................28
Having a problem? ....................................................29
Diagnostic chart.........................................................30
Programming 31-32
To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control .....31
To erase all codes .....................................................31
3-Button remotes.......................................................31
To add, reprogram or change
a Keyless Entry PIN ..................................................32
Repair Parts 33-34
Rail assembly parts...................................................33
Installation parts ........................................................33
Motor unit assembly parts .........................................34
Accessories 35
Repair Parts and Service 36
Warranty 36
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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

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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

FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket
& fastening
hardware is required.
See page 12.
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
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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.
Access
Door
Safety
Reversing Sensor
Safety Reversing
Sensor
Slack in chain tension is normal when
garage door is closed.
Gap between floor
and bottom of door
must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm).
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
Safety Reversing Sensor
Support bracket &
fastening hardware
is required.
See page 12.
— — — — — — — —
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 19 for details.
Motor unit
Slack in chain tension
is normal when
garage door is closed
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION

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Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons
which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated
below. 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 installation is also listed below.
Carton Inventory
SECURITY✚®
Single Button Remote Control (1)
Straight Door
Arm Section
Curved Door
Arm Section
Safety Labels
and
Literature
Header Bracket
UP
CEILINGMOUNTONLY
Sprocket Cover
Remote Control
Visor Clip
Door Bracket
Door Control Button
Motor Unit with Light lens
(2) Safety Reversing Sensors
(1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye)
with
2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire
attached
Safety Sensor
Bracket (2)
One-Piece
Rail
Styrofoam
Chain
Pulley Bracket
Trolley
Chain
2 Conductor Bell Wire
White & White/Red
INSTALLATION HARDWARE
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" (4)
Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8" (2)
Lag Screw 5/16"-18x1-7/8" (2)
Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" (1)
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4" (1)
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1" (1)
Nut 5/16"-18 (4)
Lock Washer 5/16" (4)
Screw 6ABx1-1/4" (2)
Screw 6-32x1" (2)
Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" (2)
Insulated Staples (30)
Ring Fastener (3)
Drywall Anchors (2)
Rail Grease
Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2)
Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2)
Rope
Handle
(2)

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ASSEMBLY STEP 1
Attach the Rail to the Motor Unit
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
garage door opener until instructed to do so.
• Remove the two washered bolts mounted in top of
motor unit.
• Position rail at a 45˚ 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.
ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Attach the Chain to the Sprocket
and Install the Sprocket Cover
• 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 bolts 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.
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
To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener,
use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of
the opener.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
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

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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
INSTALLATION
ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Tighten the Chain
• 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 (Figure 1).
• 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 too loose.
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 in Figure 2
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.
NOTE: You may notice loosening of chain after
Adjustment Step 3 (Test the Safety Reversal
System). Check for proper tension and readjust
chain if necessary. Then repeat Adjustment Step 3.
You have now finished assembling your garage
door opener. Please read the following warnings
before proceeding to the installation section.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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.
Figure 1
Figure 2

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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.
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
(1.22 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 9) 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 9.
3. Open your door to the highest point of travel as
shown. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the
header wall above the high point:
• 2" (5 cm) above the high point for sectional door
and one-piece door with track.
• 8" (20 cm) above the high point for one-piece
door without track.
This height will provide travel clearance for the top
edge of the door.
NOTE: If the total number of inches exceeds the
height available in your garage, use the maximum
height possible, or refer to page 9 for ceiling
installation.
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
Sectional door with curved track
Track
Highest Point
of Travel
Door
2" (5 cm)
One-piece door with horizontal track
Door
Track
Header Wall
Highest Point
of Travel
2" (5 cm)
Unfinished
Ceiling
2x4
OPTIONAL
CEILING
MOUNT
FOR
HEADER
BRACKET
Header Wall
2x4 Structural
Supports
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
Level
(optional)
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
Door
Jamb
Hardware
One-piece door without track:
jamb hardware
8" (20 cm)
Highest
Point
of Travel Door
Pivot
8" (20 cm)
One-piece door without track:
pivot hardware
Highest
Point
of Travel
Header Wall
Header Wall

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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"-9x1-5/8"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lag Screws
5/16"x9x1-5/8"
Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
Header
Wall
Garage
Door
UP
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Wall Mounting Holes
Optional
Wall Mounting Holes
The nail hole is for
positioning only.
Youmust use lag screws
to mount the header bracket.
UP
CEILINGMOUNT ONLY
Door Spring
Header
Bracket
2x4
Structural
Support
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
Horizontal
Line
UP
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Ceiling Mounting Holes
The nail hole is for
positioning only.
Youmust use lag screws
to mount the header bracket.
UP
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Garage Door
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Header Wall
– Finished Ceiling–
Header
Bracket
6" (15 cm)
Maximum
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Door
Spring
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.

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
10
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4" Ring Fastener
INSTALLATION STEP 3
Attach the T-Rail to the Header
Bracket
• Position the opener on the garage floor below the
header bracket. Use packing material as a
protective base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the
way you’ll need help. Have someone hold the
opener securely on a temporary support to allow
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.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Rail
Door 2x4 is used to determine
the correct mounting height
from ceiling.
Header
Bracket
Top of Door
2x4 is used to determine
the correct mounting height
from ceiling.
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ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
A 2x4 on its side is convenient for setting an ideal
door-to-rail distance.
• Remove foam packaging.
• 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 on its
side on the top section of the door beneath the rail.
• The top of the door should be level with the top of
the motor unit. Do not position the opener more
than 4" (10 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.
• Remove foam packaging.
• 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.
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

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
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INSTALLATION STEP 5
Hang the Opener
Three 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.
NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at this
time.
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.
Lag Screw 5/16"-18x1-7/8"
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8" Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
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 (1.5m),
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 16.
Opener
Terminal Screws
Bell Wire
Antenna
Back Panel
Lighted Door
Control Button
Terminal Screws
Bell Wire
WHT
RED
Kg
1
3
9
7
5
1
3
9
7
5
23
1
-2
-1
Lighted
Door Control Button
Kg
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

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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. Ensure that the rope and handle
clear the tops of all vehicles to avoid
entanglement. 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.
Trolley
NOTICE
Overhand
Knot
Emergency
Release Handle
Rope
Trolley
Release Arm
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
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.
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
INSTALLATION STEP 7
Install the Light
INSTALL THE LIGHT
• Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in the socket.
The light will turn ONand 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") 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.
Lens Slot
75 Watt Max.
Light Bulb
Lens Tab
Light
Lens
Panel Screw

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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

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Invisible Light Beam
Protection Area
Sensor Beam
6" (15 cm) max.
above floor
Sensor Beam
6" (15 cm) max.
above floor
Facing the door from inside the garage
INSTALLATION STEP 10
Install The Protector System®
The safety reversing sensor must be connected
and aligned correctly before the garage door
opener will move in the down direction.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT
THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR
When properly connected and aligned, the sensor
will detect an obstacle in the path of its electronic
beam. The sending eye (with an amber indicator
light) transmits an invisible light beam to the
receiving eye (with a green indicator light). If an
obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is
closing, the door will stop and reverse to full open
position, and the opener lights will flash 10 times.
The units must be installed inside the garage so that
the sending and receiving eyes face each other
across the door, no more than 6" (15 cm) above the
floor. Either can be installed on the left or right of the
door as long as the sun never shines directly into the
receiving eye lens.
The mounting brackets are designed to clip onto the
track of sectional garage doors without additional
hardware.
If it is necessary to mount the units on the wall, the
brackets must be securely fastened to a solid surface
such as the wall framing. Extension brackets (see
accessories) are available if needed. If installing in
masonry construction, add a piece of wood at each
location to avoid drilling extra holes in masonry if
repositioning is necessary.
The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed.
No part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs,
hinges, rollers or other hardware) may interrupt the
beam while the door is closing.
• Be sure power is not connected to the garage door
opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor.
• To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing
garage door:
– Correctly connect and align the safety reversing
sensor. This required safety device MUST NOT be
disabled.
– Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is NO
HIGHER than 6" (15 cm) above garage floor.
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING

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DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
Indicator
Light
Lens
Lip
Sensor
Bracket
Door
Track
FLOOR MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
Indicator
Light
Sensor
Bracket
Lens
Extension
Bracket
(See Accessories)
Inside
Garage
Wall
(Provided with
Extension
Bracket)
(Provided with
Extension Bracket)
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
Attach with
Concrete Anchors
(Not Provided)
Inside
Garage
Wall
Sensor
Bracket
Lens
Indicator
Light
Inside
Garage
Wall
Indicator
Light Sensor
Bracket
Lens
Lag Screws
(Not Provided)
Fasten Wood Block to Wall with
Lag Screws (Not Provided)
INSTALLING THE BRACKETS
Be sure power to the opener is disconnected.
Install and align the brackets so the sensors will face
each other across the garage door, with the beam no
higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. They may be
installed in one of three ways, as follows.
Garage door track installation (preferred):
• Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of
each door track, with the curved arms facing the
door. Snap into place against the side of the track.
It should lie flush, with the lip hugging the back
edge of the track, as shown in Figure 1.
If your door track will not support the bracket
securely, wall installation is recommended.
Wall installation (Figure 2 & 3):
• Place the bracket against the wall with curved
arms facing the door. Be sure there is enough
clearance for the sensor beam to be unobstructed.
• If additional depth is needed, an extension bracket
(See Accessories) or wood blocks can be used.
• Use bracket mounting holes as a template to
locate and drill (2) 3/16" diameter pilot holes on the
wall at each side of the door, no higher than 6"
(15 cm) above the floor.
• Attach brackets to wall with lag screws
(Not provided).
• If using extension brackets or wood blocks, adjust
right and left assemblies to the same distance out
from the mounting surface. Make sure all door
hardware obstructions are cleared.
Floor installation (Figure 4):
• Use wood blocks or extension brackets (see
accessories) to elevate sensor brackets so the
lenses will be no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the
floor.
• Carefully measure and place right and left
assemblies at the same distance out from the wall.
Be sure all door hardware obstructions are
cleared.
• Fasten to the floor with concrete anchors as
shown.
Wing Nut
1/4"-20
Staples
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2"
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Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2" Lens
Wing Nut
Figure 5
Figure 6
MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY SENSORS
• Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot
on each sensor. Use wing nuts to fasten sensors
to brackets, with lenses pointing toward each other
across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed
by a bracket extension (Figure 5).
• Finger tighten the wing nuts.
•Run the wires from both sensors to the opener.
Use insulated staples to secure wire to wall and
ceiling.
• Strip 1/4" (6 mm) of insulation from each set of
wires. Separate white and white/black wires
sufficiently to connect to the opener terminal
screws: white to 2 and white/black to 3 (Figure 6).
ALIGNING THE SAFETY SENSORS
•Plug in the opener. The indicator lights in both the
sending and receiving eyes will glow steadily if
wiring connections and alignment are correct.
The sending eye amber indicator light will glow
regardless of alignment or obstruction. If the green
indicator light in the receiving eye is off, dim, or
flickering (and the invisible light beam path is not
obstructed), alignment is required.
• Loosen the sending eye wing nut and readjust,
aiming directly at the receiving eye. Lock in place.
• Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust
sensor until it receives the sender’s beam. When
the green indicator light glows steadily, tighten the
wing nut.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY SENSORS
1. If the sending eye indicator light does not glow
steadily after installation, check for:
• Electric power to the opener.
• A short in the white or white/black wires. These
can occur at staples, or at opener connections.
• Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener.
• A broken wire.
2. If the sending eye indicator light glows steadily but
the receiving eye indicator light doesn't:
• Check alignment.
• Check for an open wire to the receiving eye.
3. If the receiving eye indicator light is dim, realign
either sensor.
NOTE: When the invisible beam path is obstructed
or misaligned while the door is closing, the door will
reverse. If the door is already open, it will not close.
The opener lights will blink 10 times. See page 16.
Invisible Light Beam
Protection Area
Sensor
Sensor
Connect Wire to
Opener Terminal screws
Bell Wire
Finished Ceiling
OPENER TERMINAL SCREWS
Sensor
Connections
Door Control
Connections
(dotted line)
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Bell Wire

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Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors
WILL REQUIRE reinforcement BEFORE installation of
door bracket. Contact your door manufacturer for
reinforcement kit.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
INSTALLATION STEP 11
Fasten the Door Bracket
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as
illustrated below or on the following page.
A horizontal reinforcement brace should be long
enough to be secured to two or three vertical
supports. A vertical reinforcement brace should
cover the height of the top panel.
Figure 1 shows one piece of angle iron as the
horizontal brace. For the vertical brace, 2 pieces of
angle iron are used to create a U-shaped support.
The best solution is to check with your garage door
manufacturer for an opener installation door
reinforcement kit.
NOTE: Many door reinforcement kits provide for
direct attachment of the clevis pin and door arm. In
this case you will not need the door bracket; proceed
to Step 12.
SECTIONAL DOORS
1. Center the door bracket on the previously marked
vertical centerline used for the header bracket
installation. Note correct UP placement, as
stamped inside the bracket.
2. Position the top edge of the bracket 2"-4"
(5-10 cm) below the top edge of the door, OR
directly below any structural support across the top
of the door.
3. Mark, drill holes and install as follows, depending
on your door’s construction:
Metal or light weight doors using a vertical angle
iron brace between the door panel support and
the door bracket:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket
using the two 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws.
(Figure 2A)
• Alternately, use two 5/16" bolts, lock washers and
nuts (not provided). (Figure 2B)
Metal, insulated or light weight factory reinforced
doors:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket
using the self-threading screws. (Figure 3)
Wood Doors:
• Use top and bottom or side to side door bracket
holes. Drill 5/16" holes through the door and
secure bracket with 5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock
washers and nuts (not provided). (Figure 4)
NOTE: The 1/4"-14x5/8"
self-threading screws are
not intended for use on
wood doors.
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Door
Bracket
Location
Header
Bracket
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED
FOR LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE
DOORS (FIBERGLASS,
ALUMINUM, STEEL, DOORS
WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.).
(NOT PROVIDED)
Door
Bracket
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
Vertical
Reinforcement
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Door
Bracket
Nut
5/16"-18
Bolt
5/16"-18x2"
Lock Washer
5/16"
UP
Vertical
Reinforcement
(Not Provided)
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
Inside Edge
of Door or
Reinforcement Board
Bolt
5/16"x2"
(Not Provided)
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Figure 1
Figure 2A
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 2B
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SHOWN
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Header Wall
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
Finished Ceiling
Optional
Placement
of Door
Bracket
Header
Bracket
Door
Bracket
2x4 Support
For a door with no exposed framing,
or for the optional installation, use
lag screws 5/16"x1-1/2" (Not Provided)
to fasten door bracket.
METAL DOOR
Top of Door
(Inside
Garage)
Door
Bracket
Optional
Placement
Top Edge
of Door
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Door
Bracket
Top of Door
(Inside
Garage)
Carriage Bolt
5/16"x2"
(Not Provided)
Optional
Placement
Lock
Washer
5/16"
Nut
5/16"-18
Top Edge
of Door
WOOD DOOR
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED
FOR LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE
DOORS (FIBERGLASS,
ALUMINUM, STEEL, DOORS
WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.).
(NOT PROVIDED)
ONE-PIECE DOORS
Please read and comply with the warnings and
reinforcement instructions on the previous page.
They apply to one-piece doors also.
• Center the door bracket on the top of the door, in
line with the header bracket as shown. Mark either
the left and right, or the top and bottom holes.
•Metal Doors: Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the
bracket with the 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws
provided.
•Wood Doors: Drill 5/16" holes and use 5/16"x2"
carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not
provided) or 5/16"x1-1/2" lag screws (not provided)
depending on your installation needs.
NOTE: The door bracket may be installed on the top
edge of the door if required for your installation.
(Refer to the dotted line optional placement drawing.)
Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
HARDWARE SHOWN
ACTUAL SIZE