Chamberlain Security+ 1215E FS2 User manual

The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
Owner’s Manual
■Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
■Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
■Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
■The model number label is located on the front panel of your opener.
®
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
For Residential Use Only
Model 1215E FS2
Model 1225E FS2

2
Introduction 2-8
Safety symbol and signal word review........................2
Preparing your garage door ........................................3
Tools needed...............................................................3
Planning ..................................................................4-6
Carton inventory..........................................................7
Hardware inventory .....................................................8
Assembly 9-15
Assemble rail & attach the pulley bracket..............9-10
Install the trolley.........................................................11
Fasten the rail to the motor unit ................................12
Install the chain and sprocket cover ....................13-14
Tighten the chain.......................................................15
Installation 15-28
Installation safety instructions ...................................15
Determine the header bracket location................16-17
Install the header bracket..........................................18
Attach the rail to the header bracket.........................19
Position the opener ...................................................20
Hang the opener .......................................................21
Install the door control...............................................22
Install the lights .........................................................23
Attach the emergency release rope and handle .......23
Electrical requirements..............................................24
Fasten the door bracket.......................................25-26
Connect the door arm to the trolley .....................27-28
Adjustment 29-31
Adjust the travel limits ...............................................29
Adjust the force .........................................................30
Test the safety reversal system.................................31
Operation 32-35
Operation safety instructions ....................................32
Using your garage door opener ................................32
Using the wall-mounted door control ........................33
To open the door manually .......................................33
Care of your garage door opener .............................34
Having a problem?...............................................34-35
Programming 36-37
To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control .....36
To erase all codes .....................................................36
3-Button remote controls...........................................36
To add, reprogram or change
a Keyless Entry PIN ..................................................37
Repair Parts 38
Accessories 39
Service Numbers 40
Warranty 40
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.
Mechanical
Electrical
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
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.

3
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
Sockets and Wrench
Drill
Tape Measure
2
1
Stepladder
Pencil
4 mm, 5 mm and
8 mm Drill Bits
Carpenter's
Level (Optional)
Sectional Door
One-Piece Door

Safety Reversing Sensor
Support bracket &
fastening hardware
is required.
See page 21.
— — — — — — — —
Header Wall
FINISHED CEILING
Torsion
Spring
Extension
Spring
OR
Safety Reversing Sensor
Gap between floor
and bottom of door
must not exceed 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 25 for details.
Motor unit
Slack in chain tension
is normal when
garage door is closed
(Optional Accessory)
(Optional Accessory)
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
4
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.
• Do you have an access door in addition to the
garage door? If not, Model 1702E 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 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
reinforcement is required (Installation Step 10).
• 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 1.2 m to the left or right of
the door center. See Installation Steps 1 and 10.
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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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 10.
• Depending on your door’s construction, you may
need additional mounting hardware for the door
bracket (Step 10).
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 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
Safety
Reversing Sensor
(Optional Accessory)
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket
& fastening
hardware is required.
See page 21.
Slack in Chain Tension
is Normal When
Garage Door is Closed
Safety
Reversing Sensor
(Optional Accessory)
Header
Wall
Access
Door
Gap between floor and bottom
of door must not exceed 6 mm.
Motor Unit
Wall-mounted
Door
Control
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
CLOSED POSITION
Access
Door
Gap between floor
and bottom of door
must not exceed 6 mm
Safety Reversing
Sensor
(Optional Accessory)
Wall-
Mounted
Door
Control
Cable
Pulley Bracket
Door
Bracket
Straight
Door
Arm
Trolley
Header
Wall
Rail
Garage
Door
Emergency Release
Rope & Handle
Chain
Header
Bracket
Curved
Door Arm
Safety Reversing
Sensor
(Optional Accessory)
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
Chain
Pulley
Bracket
Header
Bracket
Trolley
Straight
Door
Arm
Manual
Release
Rope & Handle
Door Bracket
Garage
Door
Curved
Door
Arm
Garage
Door
Spring
Header
Wall
Chain
CLOSED POSITION

6
Safety Reversing Sensor
(Optional Accessory)
Safety Reversing Sensor
(Optional Accessory)
Header Wall
Safety Reversing Sensor
(Optional Accessory)
Safety Reversing Sensor
(Optional Accessory)
SLIDING GATE INSTALLATION
SWINGING GATE INSTALLATION
Planning (Continued)
GATE INSTALLATIONS
• It is recommended that you attach fine mesh or
screening across the inside of swinging or sliding
gates in order to prevent intruders from reaching
through the bars and releasing the trolley from the
door arm or pressing the door control button.
• The opener must be protected from rain and/or
moisture.
Without a properly working safety reversal system,
persons (particularly small children) could be
SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing gate.
• Activate gate ONLY when the gate is in full view and
free from any obstructions.
• ALWAYS keep gate in sight until completely closed.
NEVER permit anyone to cross the path of the moving
gate.
• ALWAYS keep gate in good repair and make sure it
moves freely. An improperly maintained gate may not
reverse when required and could result in SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH.
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING

7
41A3489
Trolley
41A4353
Header Bracket
41A3611-2
Chain in
Dispensing Carton
178B35
Curved Door
Arm Section
178B34
Straight Door
Arm Section
Safety Labels
and
Literature
31D380
Sprocket Cover
12B350
Hanging Brackets
UP
CEILINGMOUNTONLY
41A5047
Door Bracket
41A5276-14
Multi-Function
Door Control
LOCK
LIGHT
971-315LM
SECURITY✚®
Single-Button
Remote Control Transmitter (2)
1B3117
Rail
Center Section
TO GARAGEDOOR
183B110
Rail End Section (each)
Model 1220E Only Model 1210E Only Model 1210E
Model 1210E Only
Model 1220E Only
41A4208
Chain Spreader
and Screws
Chain Pulley
Bracket
41A2780
41A5577-1
Lighted Door
Control Button
Motor Unit and Light Lens
Motor Unit with 2 Light Lenses
Model 1220E
OR
41B4494-1
2-Conductor Bell Wire
White & White/Red
Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons
which contains the motor unit and the 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.
Carton Inventory
Model 1225E Only Model 1215E Only Model 1215E
Model 1225E
Model 1225E Only Model 1215E Only

Hardware Inventory
Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures.
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Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8" (4)
Screw
6ABx1-1/4" (2)
Lock Washer
5/16" (4)
Nut
5/16"-18(6)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4" (1)
NOTICE
Handle
Insulated
Staples (10)
Assembly Hardware 41A3534
Installation Hardware 41A3535
Drywall Anchors (2)
Clevis Pin
5/16"x1" (2)
Rope
Lock Nut
1/4"-20x7/16" (12)
Nut
5/16"-18(5)
Washered Bolt
5/16"-18x1/2" (2)
(mounted in opener)
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18x2-1/2" (2)
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2" (12)
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8" (3) Master Link (2)
Ring Fastener (3)
Trolley
Threaded Shaft (1)
Lock Washer
5/16" (6)
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8" (4)

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ASSEMBLY STEP 1
For Sectional and
One-Piece Doors ONLY
Assemble the Rail and
Attach the Chain Pulley Bracket
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
garage door opener until instructed to do so.
1. Place the 3 rail sections on a flat surface for
assembly. The end sections are
identical. The center section must be
positioned with the braces against
the end sections as shown. Make
sure the "directional arrow" on the
center section is pointing toward the
front (to door). Study the illustration
carefully.
2. Bolt rail sections together with the
hardware illustrated and from the
direction indicated. (When
assembled, rail has a front-to-back position as
shown.)
NOTE: If rail is not assembled exactly as shown,
trolley will not travel smoothly along length of rail
or it will hit against nuts.
3. Position the chain pulley bracket on the front end
of the rail as shown. Fasten securely with the
hardware provided.
NOTE: When tightening the bolts be sure to keep
bracket parallel to the rail. Otherwise, the rail may
bow when the opener is operated.
Rail
(Center Section)
1/4'' Lock Nut
RAIL FRONT
(TO DOOR)
Chain pulley bracket
attaches to FRONT
END of Rail
Rail
(End Section)
RAIL BACK
(TO OPENER)
Rail
(End Section)
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2"
Brace
Brace
Square Carriage
Bolt Holes
TO GARAGE DOOR
Hex Bolts
5/16"-18x7/8"
Rail Bracket & Rail Must Be Aligned
Lock Washer
5/16"
Nut
5/16"
Chain Pulley
Bracket
11 mm Socket Wrench
13 mm Socket Wrench
Lock Nut
1/4"-20
Carriage Bolts
1/4"-20x1/2"
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8"
Nut
5/16"-18 Lock Washer
5/16"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

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ASSEMBLY STEP 1
For Sliding and Swinging Gates ONLY
Assemble the Rail and
Attach the Chain Pulley Bracket
To avoid installation difficulties, do
not run the garage door opener until
instructed to do so.
1. Place the 3 rail sections on a flat
surface for assembly. The end
sections are identical. Make sure the
"arrow label" on the center section is
pointing in the direction shown in the
illustration.
2. Connect the center section and the
1/4" lock nuts to the end sections
from the same side, as shown.
NOTE: If rail is not assembled exactly as shown,
trolley will not travel smoothly along length of rail
or it will hit against nuts.
3. Insert the carriage bolts from the opposite side of
the end sections. Tighten the nuts. When
assembled, rail has a front-to-back position as
shown.
4. Position the chain pulley bracket on the front end
of the rail as shown. Fasten securely with the
hardware provided.
NOTE: When tightening the bolts be sure to keep
bracket parallel to the rail. Otherwise, the rail may
bow when the opener is operated.
Rail
(Center Section)
1/4'' Lock Nut
Chain pulley bracket
attaches to this
end of Rail
Rail
(End Section)
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2"
Brace
Square Carriage
Bolt Holes
TO GARAGE DOOR
AWAY FROM
OPENER
Brace
Rail
(End Section)
Rail connects to
opener at this end. Tuerca de 1/4" Riel
(SecciÛn Extrema)
El sostÈn de la polea
del cable se fija a este
extremo del riel.
13 mm Socket Wrench
11 mm Socket Wrench
Hex Bolts
5/16"-18x7/8"
Chain Pulley
Bracket
Rail Bracket & Rail Must Be Aligned
Lock Washer
5/16"
Nut
5/16"
Lock Nut
1/4"-20
Carriage Bolts
1/4"-20x1/2"
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8"
Nut
5/16"-18 Lock Washer
5/16"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

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ASSEMBLY STEP 2
For Sectional and One-Piece Doors Only
Install the Trolley
• Attach the trolley threaded shaft to the trolley with
the lock washer and nuts as shown.
• As a temporary stop, insert a screwdriver into the
hole in the front end of the rail.
• Slide the trolley assembly along the rail to the
screwdriver stop.
NOTE: If trolley hits against any nuts on the rail,
the bolts and nuts were attached from the wrong
side and must be repositioned. Review Assembly
Step 1.
Trolley
Threaded
Shaft
Lock Washer
5/16"
Outer Nut
5/16"
Inner Nut
5/16"
Trolley
Temporary Stop
Screwdriver
TOGARAGEDOOR
Lock Washer
5/16" Nut
5/16"-18
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
ASSEMBLY STEP 2
For Sliding and Swinging Gates Only
Install the Trolley
• Attach the trolley threaded shaft to the trolley with
the lock washer and nuts as shown.
• Insert a hex bolt into the hole in the front end of
the rail.
• Slide the trolley assembly along the rail until it
rests against the hex bolt (trolley stop).
NOTE: If trolley hits against any nuts on the rail,
the bolts and nuts were attached from the wrong
side and must be repositioned. Review Assembly
Step 1.
Outer Nut
5/16"
Trolley
Threaded
Shaft
Lock Washer
5/16"
Inner Nut
5/16"
TO GARAGE DOOR
Hex Bolt
Trolley Stop
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8"
Nut
5/16"-18
Lock Washer
5/16"
Cable Pulley
Bracket
Nut
5/16"-18
Lockwasher
5/16"
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

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ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit
• Place the opener on packing material to protect
the cover. For convenience, put a support under
the chain pulley bracket.
• Remove the two 5/16"-18x1/2" washered bolts
mounted in the top of the motor unit.
• Align the holes in the back section of the rail with
the holes in the motor unit.
• Fasten the rail with the two washered bolts
previously removed. Tighten securely. Remember
to use only these bolts! Any other bolts will
cause serious damage to the opener.
• Insert a 5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolt into the cover
protection bolt hole in the rail as shown. Tighten
securely with a 5/16" lock washer and nut.
NOTE: This bolt prevents trolley over-travel. Keep a
25 mm minimum between the trolley and this bolt
when adjusting travel limits (see page 29).
Model 1225E Only: Attach chain spreader with
#8x1" hex screws and washers as shown.
Washered Bolt
5/16"-18x1/2"
Rail
(Back
Section)
Cover
Protection
Bolt Hole
Nut
5/16"-18
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer
5/16"
USE ONLY THIS
TYPE AND SIZE
BOLT
Chain
Spreader
#8x1"
Hex Screws
Washers
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18 x 7/8" Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16"
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
To avoid serious damage to opener, ONLY use
bolts/fasteners mounted in top of motor unit.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
MODEL 1225E ONLY

ASSEMBLY STEP 4
For Sectional and One-Piece Doors Only
Install the Chain
and Attach the Sprocket Cover
INSTALLING THE CHAIN
1. Dispense a few inches of
chain from carton and
fasten to trolley with a
master link from the
hardware bag. (Figure 1).
• Push pins of master link
bar through chain link
and hole in front end of trolley.
• Push master link cap over pins and past pin
notches.
• Slide clip-on spring over cap and onto pin
notches until both pins are securely locked in
place.
2. With the trolley against the screwdriver, dispense
the chain around the pulley.
3. Model 1215E:
• Continue along the rail and around the motor unit
sprocket (Figure 2). The sprocket teeth must
engage the chain. Continue forward to the trolley
threaded shaft.
Model 1225E:
• Continue along the rail and around the motor unit
sprocket (Figure 2). Proceed back around the
correct groove in the chain spreader (Figure 3).
The sprocket teeth must engage the chain.
4. Use the second master link to connect the chain to
the flat end of the shaft (Figure 1). Check to make
sure the chain is not twisted.
5. Remove the screwdriver.
ATTACHING THE SPROCKET COVER 1215E
ONLY
Insert the back tab in the slot on the back of the
mounting plate. Squeeze the cover slightly and insert
the front tab (Figure 4).
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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
Motor Unit
Sprocket
Install Chain
In This Direction
Chain
Spreader
Figure 2
Sprocket
Cover
Mounting
Plate
Front Tab Slot
Back Tab Slot
Top of Motor Unit
Figure 4
Master
Link Bar
Flat End
of Trolley
Trolley
Pin
Pin Notch
Flat End of
Threaded Shaft
Master Link
Clip-On Spring
Master
Link Cap
Install Chain
In This Direction
Chain
Pulley
Bracket
Figure 1
Leave Chain
& Cable
Inside Carton to
Prevent Kinking
Keep Chain
Taut When Dispensing
6-Tooth
Sprocket
Opener
Mounting Plate
Chain
Spreader
8-Tooth
Sprocket
Opener
Mounting Plate
Chain
Spreader
Figure 3
One-Piece Doors
6-Tooth Sprocket Application (Model 1225E)
Sectional Doors
8-Tooth Sprocket Application (Model 1225E)
(6-tooth sprocket can be used if slower travel speed
is desired.)

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ASSEMBLY STEP 4
For Sliding and Swinging Gates Only
Install the Chain
and Attach the Sprocket Cover
INSTALLING THE CHAIN
1. Dispense a few inches of
chain from carton and
fasten to trolley with a
master link from the
hardware bag. (Figure 1).
• Push pins of master link
bar through chain link
and hole in front end of trolley.
• Push master link cap over pins and past pin
notches.
• Slide clip-on spring over cap and onto pin notches
until both pins are securely locked in place.
2. To prevent the trolley from jamming against the
opener during operation, position trolley 5 to 15 cm
from the stop hole as shown. Then dispense the
chain around the opener sprocket (Figure 1). Make
sure the sprocket teeth engage the chain.
• Proceed around to the pulley bracket and forward
to the threaded trolley shaft.
3. Use the second master link to connect the chain to
the flat end of the shaft (Figure 1). Check to make
sure the chain is not twisted.
ATTACHING THE SPROCKET COVER 1215E ONLY
Insert the back tab in the slot on the back of the
mounting plate. Squeeze the cover slightly and insert
the front tab.
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers from
moving opener:
• ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating
opener.
• Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating.
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
Leave Chain
& Cable
Inside Carton to
Prevent Kinking
Keep Chain
Taut When Dispensing
Sprocket
Motor Unit
Back
Tab Slot
Mounting
Plate
Install Chain
in this Direction
Master
Link Pin
Master Link
Clip-On Spring
Master Link
Clip-On Spring
Flat End
of Trolley
Trolley Pin Notch
Flat End of
Threaded Shaft
Master
Link Cap
Rail
Master
Link Cap
Chain
Back Tab
Sprocket
Cover
Chain Link
Trolley Stop
(Hex Bolt)
5-15 cm
Pin Notch
Master
Link
Pin
Chain Link
Figure 1

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ASSEMBLY STEP 5
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. AS YOU TURN THE NUT, KEEP THE
CHAIN FROM TWISTING.
• When the chain is approximately 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
Chain
Base of Rail
13 mm
To Tighten
Inner Nut
Outer Nut
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 2.1 m or more above floor.
6. Mount emergency release handle 1.8 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 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 38 mm
obstruction 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.
If your door is a canopy or dual-track style garage
door, a door arm conversion kit is REQUIRED.
Follow the installation instructions included with the
replacement door arm sectional.
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 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 17) when clearance is minimal. (It may be
mounted on the wall upside down if necessary,
to gain approximately 1 cm.)
If you need to install the header bracket on a
38 mm board (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws
(not provided) to securely fasten the 38 mm board
to structural supports as shown here and on
page 17.
3. Open your door to the highest point of travel as
shown. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the
header wall 5 cm above the high point. This height
will provide travel clearance for the top edge of the
door.
Proceed to Step 2, page 18.
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 38 mm board 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.
Finished
Ceiling
Header
Wall
38 mm
Board Structural
Supports
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
WARNING
CAUTION WARNING
WARNING
Header
Wall
Ceiling
SECTIONAL DOOR
WITH CURVED TRACK
Track
Highest Point
of Travel
Door
Header
Wall
Door Track
Jamb
Hardware
Highest Point
of Travel
ONE-PIECE DOOR
WITH HORIZONTAL
TRACK & JAMB
HARDWARE
Highest Point
of Travel
Door
Track
Garage
Exterior
Track
Header
Wall
Highest Point
of Travel
Door
Track CANOPY ONE-PIECE
DOOR WITH
VERTICAL TRACK
Header
Wall
ONE-PIECE DOOR
WITH HORIZONTAL &
VERTICAL TRACK

EXAMPLE
Distance from top of door
(at highest point of travel) to floor ..........234 cm
Actual height of door.............................-224 cm
Remainder................................................10 cm
Add.........................................................+20 cm
Bracket height on header wall................=30 cm
(Measure UP from top of CLOSED door.)
Proceed to Step 2, page 18.
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Header Wall Vertical
Centerline
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
38 mm
Board
Unfinished
Ceiling
38 mm Board
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 18.
If you need to install the header bracket on a
38 mm board (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws
(not provided) to securely fasten the 38 mm board
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 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 centimeters exceeds
the height available in your garage, use the
maximum height possible, or refer to page 18 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

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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 5 mm
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.
You must use lag screws
to mount the header bracket.
UP
CEILINGMOUNTONLY
Door Spring
Header
Bracket
38 mm
Board
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
15 cm
Maximum
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
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 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 5 mm pilot holes and
fasten bracket securely to a structural support with
the hardware provided.

Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4" Ring Fastener
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Header
Bracket
Temporary
Support
Header Wall
Garage
Door
Rail
Chain
Pulley
Bracket
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4"
Ring Fastener
Header Bracket
Chain
Pulley
Bracket
Rail
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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.

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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 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 38 mm board 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 38 mm
board 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 11
is completed.
Rail
38mm
Board
Door
Header
Bracket
Trolley
Release Arm
ENGAGED RELEASED
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door
opener rail on 38 mm board placed on top section of
door.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Top of Motor Unit
Header
Bracket
Top of Door