Chamberlain Series 5000 1/2HP User manual

Garage Door Opener
Owner's Manual
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
CONTENTS PAGE CONTENTS PAGE
Safety Rules......................................................2 Force Adjustments... ......................................... 21
Features of Your Opener..................................3 Safety Reverse Test............................................ 22
Specifications...................................................3 The Protector System Accessory....................... 22
Tools You’ll Need..............................................3 Setting/Changing Code....................................... 23
Completed Installation Illustrations.................4 Having a Problem?.... ......................................... 24
Operation of Your Opener................................5 Carton Contents & Hardware Illustrated............ 26
Accessories......................................................5 Repair Parts, Rail Assembly............................... 26
Care and Maintenance of Your Opener............6 Repair Parts, Installation.................................... 26
Assembly Instructions .....................................7 Repair Parts, Chassis Assembly........................ 27
Installation Instructions ...................................10 How to Order Repair Parts ................................. 28
Travel Limit Adjustments.................................20 Warranty ...............................................................28
FASTEN THIS MANUAL NEAR THE GARAGE DOOR AFTER INSTALLATION.
PERIODIC CHECKS OF THE OPENER ARE REQUIRED TO INSURE SATISFACTORY OPERATION.
CAUTION PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
The MODEL NUMBER is located on the front panel of your opener.
MODELS- -- SERIES 5000 -- 1/2HP
--2610-491 -- 1/2HP
MODELS -- SERIES 4000 -- 1/2HP
-- SERIES 3000 -- 1/3HP
-- 2610-482 -- 1/3HP
MODEL SERIES 2000 -- 1/3HP

Operation of Your Opener
• BEFORE YOU PROCEED, PLEASE READ SAFETY • DO NOT PERMlT CHlLDREN TO PLAY IN THE AREA
RULES ON PAGE 2 AND THE OPERATING OF THE DOOR.
INSTRUCTlONS ON THIS PAGE CAREFULLY. • OPERATE ONLY WHEN OPENER IS PROPERLY
• TO AVOID DIFFICULTY DURING INSTALLATION, DO ADJUSTED AND THE DOOR IS VISIBLE AND
NOT RUN OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. UNOBSTRUCTED.
HOW TO ACTIVATE THE OPENER
Use any of the following devices:
1. The Remote Control Transmitter. Hold the push
button down until the door starts to move.
2. The Door Control Button. Hold the button down until
the door starts to move.
3. The Key Switch or Wireless Keyless Entry System (if
you have installed either of these accessories).
OPENER LIGHT(S) will turn on under the following
conditions: when the opener is initially plugged in; when the
power is interrupted; when the opener is activated. Light(s)
turns off automatically after 4 1/2 minutes. Bulb size is 75
Watts maximum.
If the Multi-Function Control Panel (with the Light Switch
Feature) is installed. the light can remain ON or turn OFF
before the automatic cycle is completed, if desired.
HOW TO OPERATE THE DOOR MANUALLY
DOOR SHOULD BE FULLY CLOSED IF POSSIBLE.
WEAK OR BROKEN SPRINGS COULD ALLOW AN
OPEN DOOR TO FALL RAPIDLY. PROPERTY DAMAGE
OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY COULD RESULT. DO
NOT USE MANUAL RELEASE HANDLE TO PULL DOOR
OPEN OR CLOSED.
HOW DOOR MOVES WHEN OPENER ACTIVATES
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1. If open, door will close. If closed, door will open.
2. If closing, the door will reverse.
3. If opening, the door will stop (allowing space for entry
and exit of pets and for fresh air).
4. If the door has been stopped in a partially open position,
it will close.
5. If an obstruction is encountered while closing, the door
will reverse.
6. If an obstruction is encountered while opening, the door
will stop.
7. The optional Protector Systemuses an invisible beam
which, when broken by an obstruction, causes a closing
door to open and prevents an open door from closing. It
is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for homeowners with
young children.
Disconnect door from opener by pulling down sharply on
red handle. Lift door manually. To automatically reconnect
door to opener, press Door Control Button.
LOCKOUT FEATURE: prevents trolley from reconnecting
automatically. If you need to use this feature, pull Manual
Release Handle down and back (toward opener). Trolley
will remain "Locked-Out" and door can be raised and
lowered manually. To reconnect trolley, Pull Manual
Release Handle straight down.
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FOR YOUR OPENER
Model 756 Mini Multi-Function Remote
With key ring and velcro.
The Mini Multi-function remote control
transmitter can activate one or more door
openers and/or light controls.
Wireless Keyless Entry System
Enables homeowner to operate garage
door opener from outside by entering code
on specially designed keypad.
Model 750 Model 7704 -8
Multi-Function Control Panel
Provides a Lock Switch which prevents
operation of garage door opener from
remotes and a Light Switch for constant light
Model 760
Outdoor Key Switch
Single-Function Remote
with visor clip
T-Rail Extension Kit
With a longer section of T-rail & a
chain/cable assy. to allow an 8 foot door to
open fully.
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Opens garage door automatically from
outside when remote control transmitter is
not handy.
'The Protector System’
Provides auxiliary support to the safety
features built into your opener. The
system's invisible beam, when broken by
an obstruction, causes a closing door to
open and prevents an open door from
closing.
Emergency Release Keylock
REQUIRED for a garage with NO
service door.
Allows manual operation of garage door
from outside in case of power failure.
Model 745
Model 7702
Model 740
Model 70
CAUTION
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ADJUSTMENT STEP 1
Adjust UP and DOWN Limits
LIMIT ADJUSTMENT settings regulate the points at which
the door will stop when moving up or down.
NOTE: Door STOPS in the UP direction If anything
interferes with door travel. Door REVERSES in the
DOWN direction It anything interferes with the door
travel (including binding or unbalanced doors).
PROCEDURE: To operate the opener, press the Doo
r
Control Button. Run the opener through a COMPLETE
TRAVEL CYCLE. No limit adjustments are necessary when
the door opens and closes completely and doesn't reverse
unintentionally when fully closed.
The following chart outlines adjustment procedures. Run the opener through a
COMPLETE TRAVEL CYCLE AFTER EACH ADJUSTMENT.
NOTE: REPEATED OPERATION OF THE OPENER DURING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES MAY
CAUSE MOTOR TO OVERHEAT AND SHUT OFF. SIMPLY WAIT 15 MINUTES AND TRY AGAIN.
Read the chart carefully before proceeding to Step 2. Use a screwdriver to make limit adjustments.
LIMIT ADJUSTMENT CHART
IF DOOR DOES NOT OPEN COMPLETELY
BUT OPENS AT LEAST FIVE FEET IF OPENER REVERSES IN FULLY
CLOSED POSITION
Increase UP travel. Turn the UP LIMIT adjustment screw
clockwise. One turn equals 2" of travel.
If door does not open at least 5 feet: adjust UP
(OPEN) FORCE as explained in Step 2.
Decrease DOWN travel. Turn down limit adjustment
screw clockwise. One turn equals 2 inches of travel.
IF DOOR DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY
Increase DOWN travel. Turn down limit adjustment
screw counterclockwise. One turn equals 2" of travel.
If the door still will not close completely, the header
bracket is positioned too high. See Step 1, page 10.
IF DOOR REVERSES WHEN CLOSING AND THERE
IS NO INTERFERENCE TO TRAVEL CYCLE
Test door for binding: Pull manual release handle.
Manually open and close door. If door is binding, call for
garage door service. If door is not binding or unbalanced,
adjust DOWN (CLOSE) FORCE. See Step 2.
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ADJUSTMENT STEP 2
Adjust Force
DO NOT USE FORCE ADJUSTMENTS TO
COMPENSATE FOR A BINDING OR STICKING
GARAGE DOOR. EXCESSIVE FORCE WILL
INTERFERE WITH PROPER OPERATION OF SAFETY
REVERSE SYSTEM OR DAMAGE GARAGE DOOR.
Force Adjustment Controls are located on rear panel of
opener. FORCE ADJUSTMENT settings regulate
amount of the power required to open and close door.
NOTE: The door STOPS in the UP direction if
anything interferes with its travel. Door REVERSES
In the DOWN direction if anything interferes with its
travel (Including binding or unbalanced doors).
If the force adjustments are set too light, door travel ma
y
be interrupted by nuisance reversals in DOWN direction
and stops in UP direction. Weather conditions can affect
the door movement, occasional adjustment may be
needed.
Maximum force adjustment range is 260 degrees, about
3/4 of a complete turn. Do not force controls beyond
that point. Turn force adjustment controls with a
screwdriver.
FORCE ADJUSTMENT CHART
TEST DOWN (CLOSE) FORCE IF DOOR DOESN'T OPEN AT LEAST 5 FEET
Grasp the door handle or door bottom when door is
about halfway through DOWN (CLOSE) TRAVEL. Door
should reverse. If the door is hard to hold or doesn't
reverse, decrease DOWN (CLOSE) FORCE by turning
the control in a counterclockwise direction. Make 10
degree turn adjustments until door reverses normally.
After each adjustment, run opener through a complete
cycle.
Increase UP (OPEN) FORCE by turning the control in a
clockwise direction. Make 10 degree turn adjustments
until door opens completely. Readjust UP LIMIT if
necessary. After each adjustment, run opener through a
complete travel cycle.
IF DOOR REVERSES DURING DOWN
{CLOSE) CYCLE
Increase DOWN (CLOSE) FORCE by turning control
clockwise Make 10 degree turn adjustments until door
completes close cycle. After each adjustment, run the
opener through a complete travel cycle.
PROCEED TO STEP 3
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ADJUSTMENT STEP 3
Test Safety Reverse System
THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM TEST IS
IMPORTANT. GARAGE DOOR MUST
REVERSE ON CONTACT WITH A ONE-INCH
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OBSTACLE PLACED ON THE FLOOR. FAILURE TO
PROPERLY ADJUST OPENER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY FROM A CLOSING GARAGE DOOR.
REPEAT TEST ONCE AMONTH AND ADJSUT AS NEEDED.
PROCEDURE: Place a one-inch obstacle on the floor
under the garage door. Operate door in DOWN direction.
The door MUST reverse on the obstruction.
If the door STOPS on the obstruction, it is not traveling
far enough in the DOWN direction. Increase the DOWN
limit by turning DOWN limit adjustment screw
counterclockwise 1/4 turn. REPEAT TEST.
NOTE: Make sure limit adjustments do not force the
door arm beyond a straight up and down position.
See the Illustration on Page 18/19.
When the door reverses on the one-inch obstacle,
remove the obstruction and run the opener through a
complete travel cycle
Door MUST NOT reverse in closed position. Repeat
Adjustment Steps 1, 2 and 3 if necessary.
REPEAT ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 AFTER:
• EACH ADJUSTMENT OF DOOR ARM LENGTH, CLOSE
FORCE OR DOWN LIMIT.
• ANY REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT OF GARAGE DOOR
(INCLUDING SPRINGS AND HARDWARE).
• ANY REPAIR OR BUCKLING OF THE GARAGE FLOOR.
• ANY REPAIR OR ADJUSTMENT OF THE GARAGE
DOOR OPENER.
THE PROTECTOR SYSTEM
Installation of Optional Safety Feature
THE PROTECTOR SYSTEM PROVIDES AN
ADDITIONAL MEASURE OF SAFETY AGAINST A
SMALL CHILD BEING CAUGHT UNDER A GARAGE
DOOR. It uses an Invisible beam which, when broken
by an obstruction, causes a closing door to open
and prevents an open door from closing. STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED FOR HOMEOWNERS WITH YOUNG
CHILDREN.
After opener has been installed and adjusted,
THE PROTECTOR SYSTEM accessory
can be installed.
Instructions are included with this optional
device.
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