Chamberlain APT 211 User manual

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The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
A DUCHOSSOIS ENTERPRISE
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODEL APT 211
SOLID STATE
HEAVY DUTY, HIGH CYCLE
BELT DRIVEN TROLLEY OPERATOR
Serial # ___________________
(located on electrical box cover)
Date of Installation __________
Wiring Type________________ ®
COMMERCIAL DOOR OPERATOR
LISTED
NOT FOR RESIDENTIAL USE

WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS
POWER HEAD WEIGHT .........55 LBS.
MECHANICAL
DRIVE REDUCTION:
1st Reduction:....................Heavy duty (4L) V-Belt
2nd Reduction:................#48 Chain and sprockets
Output:................................................... #48 Chain
OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED:...........................144 R.P.M.
DOOR SPEED:..................................11" – 13" per sec.
BEARINGS:............................Heavy duty ball bearings
BRAKE: ......................... Optional solenoid drum brake
VIBRATION ISOLATION KIT.........................Standard
SAFETY
DISCONNECT: ........................................Spring loaded
trolley disconnect arm
CLUTCH: ...................................Adjustable friction type
REVERSING EDGE:......................................(Optional)
Electric or pneumatic sensing device attached to the
bottom edge of door. Strongly recommended for
all commercial operator installations. Required
when the 3 button control station is out of sight
of door or any other control (automatic or
manual) is used. See page 8.
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MOTOR
(RESILIENT MOUNTING)
TYPE:...................................................Continuous duty
HORSEPOWER:.................................................1/2 Hp
Single phase
SPEED:.........................................................1725 RPM
VOLTAGE:........................................................115 Volt
CURRENT:........................................................10 AMP
SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
CONTROL VOLTAGE:........................................5V dc
AUXILIARYVOLTAGE:.....................................24V dc
CONTROL STATION:.....................................3 Button
OPEN/CLOSE/STOP, NEMA 1
WIRING TYPE:.......................................B2 (Standard)
Momentary contact to OPEN/CLOSE/STOP plus
wiring for sensing device to reverse and auxiliary
devices to open and close with open override (other
types available. See chart.)
LIMIT ADJUST:..............Linear driven, fully adjustable
screw type cams. Adjustable to 22 feet.
DOOR HEIGHT + 4' - 2 3/8"
MIN. CLEARANCE OF 2"
FROM HIGH ARC OF DOOR
TO BOTTOM OF TRACK
7-1/2"
9.5"
with or
without
brake
27.4"
13"
13.75"
14.5"
9"
16.25"
with
brake
16.1"
30" with light box
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ASSEMBLE TRACK AND OPERATOR
If possible, install the door opener 7 feet or more
above floor with the manual release handle
mounted 6 feet above the floor.
Check the identification tag mounted on the electrical
box to be sure the voltage, phase and h.p. are correct
for your needs.
1.Fasten track to the operator frame. DO NOT
TIGHTEN BOLTS. See Figure 1.
2. Position the trolley on the track. Attach track
spacer(s).
3. Place idler shaft bracket over end of track. There
are two holes on each side of bracket (Fig. 1).
Fasten shaft bracket to end of rail assembly.
4. Align track so that trolley moves easily and does
not bind. Tighten all bolts.
5. Run chain around front and rear sprockets and
attach to trolley assembly with master links. Adjust
chain only until excessive slack is removed. To
retain proper tension, tighten 3/8" lock nut.
Track
Track
Spacer
Trolley
Track Idler
Shaft
Header
Bracket
Idler Shaft
Bracket
Light Control
Module (Optional)
FIGURE 1
KEEP DOOR BALANCED. STICKING OR BINDING
DOORS MUST BE REPAIRED. DOORS, DOOR
SPRINGS, CABLES, PULLEYS, BRACKETS AND
THEIR HARDWARE MAY BE UNDER EXTREME
TENSION AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH. CALL A PROFESSIONAL DOOR
SERVICEMAN TO MOVE OR ADJUST DOOR
SPRINGS OR HARDWARE.
WARNING
DO NOT CONNECT ELECTRIC POWER UNTIL
INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.
WARNING

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FOR METAL BUILDINGS ONLY: A strong mounting
surface for the operator front header bracket is
needed. On the wall above the center stile, weld or
bolt a 2"x2"x1/4" piece of angle iron or another
suitable, heavy-duty material as shown in Figure 2.
6. Draw a vertical line on header (or reinforcement
material) above center stile of door.
7.Raise the door to its high arc point. Use a
carpenter's level to locate high arc point on wall
above door center stile as shown in Figure 3. Make
a horizontal line, intersecting the vertical centerline
mark.
8.Close the door and refer to Figure 4. Position
operator chassis on the floor with the bottom edge of
header bracket 2" above horizontal mark and
centered on vertical line. Mark mounting holes.
FOR METAL BUILDINGS: Drill 3/8" holes for fastening
bolts. FOR CONCRETE BUILDINGS: Drill 3/8" holes
for anchor bolts, following manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: Be sure header bracket is level before
tightening the bolts.
INSTALL OPERATOR
CAUTION: AT LEAST TWO PERSONS AND A STRONG, SAFE WORKING PLATFORM ARE
REQUIRED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF OPERATOR.
Building
Support
2"x 2"x 1/4"
Angle Iron
Vertical
Centerline
Center
Stile
Carpenter's
Level Header
Wall
High Arc
Point
2" Header
Bracket
High Arc
Point of Door
Header
Wall
G
URE 4
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO DOOR AND OPERATOR,
MAKE ALL DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. SECURE
LOCK(S) IN "OPEN" POSITION.
IF THE DOOR LOCK NEEDS TO REMAIN
FUNCTIONAL, INSTALL AN INTERLOCK SWITCH.
DO NOT RUN THE OPERATOR BEFORE MAKING
LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENTS.
CAUTION
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 2

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9. Raise operator straight up until the door can be
raised to the full open position. See Figure 5.
Temporarily secure to ceiling or rafters with rope
or other suitable means.
10. Raise door to full open position. Place a 2x4
board on top of leading edge of door. Lower
operator to rest on 2x4 board.
Make four hangers from 2"x2"x1/4" angle iron. IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT RAIL BE CENTER-
SUPPORTED AS WELL. Bolt the operator into place.
COIL CORD (OPTIONAL)
REFER TO (A) IN ILLUSTRATION
Connect operator end of coil cord to junction box (not
supplied) fastened to the wall approximately half-way
up the door opening.
Electrician must hardwire the junction box to the
operator electrical box in accordance with local
codes.
REEL (OPTIONAL)
REFER TO (B) IN ILLUSTRATION
Take-up reel should be installed 12" above the top of
the door.
A
B
Reversing
Edge
Center
Stile Air Hose
Pneumatic Air Switch
Not Required or Supplied
When Electric Reversing
Edge is Used
Hanger Angles
2"x2"x1/4"
Track
Spacer
Door
Arm
Rope
Release
Door
Bracket
Building
Support
2"x2"x1/4"
Angle Iron
Trolley Wire 5V dc
FIGURE 5

FAILURE TO SUSPEND THE OPERATOR
SECURELY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING

CONNECT OPERATOR TO POWER SUPPLY AND INSTALL CONTROL STATION
Door Arm
Center Stile
Door
Bracket Reinforcement
Brace
Trolley
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11. Complete the electrical connections to operator and
control station (Refer to Control Connection Diagram,
Pg. 20). Fasten the control station to the wall.
FASTEN THE WARNING NOTICE BESIDE OR
BELOW THE PUSH BUTTONS.
12. Apply power to operator. Press either the OPEN or
the CLOSE push button and observe direction of
trolley travel. Press the STOP button.
If trolley did not move in the correct direction, check
for improper wiring at control station or between
opener and control station.
If the operator is three phase and control station
wiring is correct, exchange any two of the three
incoming power leads.
CONNECT DOOR ARM AND BRACKET
14. With door CLOSED, snap door arm onto operator
trolley. Position door bracket against reinforced
center stile of top section of door. Make sure arm is
straight and centered on stile. Mark bracket holes.
Drill and fasten with 5/16" bolts.
NOTE 1: Choose a set of holes which aligns door
arm in a near vertical position.
NOTE 2: If door strut interferes with placement of
door bracket, position bracket below strut. DO NOT
CUT OR MODIFY STRUT.
Attach door arm to door bracket using 3/8"-16x1" screw
and lock nut.
WARNING
DISCONNECT POWER AT THE FUSE BOX BEFORE
PROCEEDING.
OPERATOR MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AND
CONNECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL
ELECTRICAL CODES. THE OPERATOR SHOULD BE
ON A SEPARATE FUSED LINE OF ADEQUATE
CAPACITY.
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE
BY A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL.
CAUTION
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO DOOR AND OPERATOR,
MAKE ALL DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. SECURE
LOCK(S) IN "OPEN" POSITION.
IF THE DOOR LOCK NEEDS TO REMAIN
FUNCTIONAL, INSTALL AN INTERLOCK SWITCH.
WARNING
INSTALL THE CONTROL STATION WHERE THE
DOOR IS VISIBLE, BUT AWAY FROM THE DOOR AND
ITS HARDWARE. IF CONTROL STATION CANNOT BE
INSTALLED WHERE DOOR IS VISIBLE, OR IF ANY
DEVICE OTHER THAN THE CONTROL STATION IS
USED TO ACTIVATE THE DOOR,
A REVERSING
EDGE MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE BOTTOM OF
THE DOOR.
FAILURE TO INSTALL A REVERSING
EDGE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO
PERSONS TRAPPED BENEATH THE DOOR.
CAUTION
DO NOT ALLOW TROLLEY TO OVERRUN FRONT
IDLER SPROCKET OR RUN INTO OPERATOR HEAD.
LIMIT SWITCHES MAY NOT BE IN THE PROPER
POSITIONS. (See Limit Adjustments).
CAUTION
REINFORCE CENTER STILE WITH A VERTICAL
BRACE. USE A PIECE OF ANGLE IRON THAT WILL
SPAN THE HEIGHT OF TOP PANEL. DO NOT CUT
HORIZONTAL STRUT.
If electrical problems persist, call our Toll Free number
(1-800-528-6563) for assistance.
13. Operate push button so that the trolley moves forward
(toward close position). Press STOP button when
trolley is approximately 10" from front wall.
REFER TO MASTER WIRING DIAGRAM.
MAKE CONNECTION THROUGH THE 1-1/16" DIA. LABELED HOLE. DO NOT RUN CONTROL WIRES IN THE SAME
CONDUIT AS THE POWER WIRES.
WARNING
TO PREVENT ENTRAPMENT
DO NOT START DOOR DOWNWARD
UNLESS DOORWAY IS CLEAR
OPEN
CLOSE
STOP
Control Station
WARNING Notice
Push
Buttons

Header
Bracket
Straight
Door Arm
Assembly
1C3681
Emergency
Release Handle
Door
Bracket
12B0407
Door
Chain
Clevis
Pin
Trolley
Emergency
Disconnect
Track
TO DISCONNECT 
DOOR FROM OPENER
Pull emergency release handle
straight down. Emergency
disconnect will open.
Emergency
Disconnect
Curved
Door Arm
178B0045
Door Arm
TO RECONNECT
DOOR ARM TO TROLLEY
Lift free end of door arm to trolley.
Pull emergency handle to allow arm 
to engage clevis pin. Release handle. 
Emergency disconnect will close.
Emergency
Disconnect
Door Arm
NOTICE
ADJUST LIMITS
MAKE SURE THE LIMIT NUTS ARE POSITIONED
BETWEEN THE LIMIT SWITCH ACTUATORS
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH ADJUSTMENTS.
1. Depress open limit switch. The operator should
stop.
2. To increase door travel, spin nut away from
actuator. To decrease door travel, spin limit nut
toward actuator.
3. Adjust open limit nut so that door will stop in open
position with the bottom of the door even with top
of door opening.
4. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for close cycle. Be sure
close limit actuator is engaged as door fully seats
at the floor.
If other problems persist, call our toll-free number for
assistance - 1-800-528-6563.
Travel Nut
Retainer Open Limit
Nut
Close Limit
Nut
Close Limit
Switch
Open Limit
Switch
CLS
CLOSEOPEN
OLS
SLS
Actuator Actuator
7
Press Travel Nut Retainer
Down Toward Frame
TO DISENGAGE.
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
FROM ELECTROCUTION, DISCONNECT ELECTRIC
POWER BEFORE MANUALLY MOVING LIMIT NUTS.
WARNING
EMERGENCY DISCONNECT SYSTEM
WARNING
DOOR ARM IS RELEASED FROM TROLLEY
WHEN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT OPENS.
TO AVOID BEING STRUCK BY DOOR ARM, DO
NOT STAND UNDER THE ROPE OR DOOR ARM
WHEN PULLING THE EMERGENCY RELEASE.

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Adjust clutch so that it is tight enough to open and
close the door but will slip when the door meets an
obstruction. Either loosen or tighten the clutch nut
with 1/4 turn increments. The clutch will require
periodic inspection and adjustment.
CAUTION: The adjustable friction clutch is NOT
an automatic reversing device. An electric or
pneumatic reversing edge can be added to
bottom edge of door if desired. Jam Nut
Adjusting Nut
Spring
Clutch Pulley
Clutch Plate
Clutch Pad
Washer
CONNECT REVERSING EDGE DEVICE (OPTIONAL)
The operator has been pre-wired to accept
connection of a reversing edge device (Figure 5,
Page 5). Connect the normally open contacts to
terminals T4 and T8 on the low voltage terminal
block. A cut-off switch will de-activate the safety
device during the last few inches of the door's
downward travel.
✳ Use SAE 30 Oil (Never use grease or silicone spray).
✔Repeat ALL procedures.
■ Do not lubricate motor. Motor bearings are rated for continuous operation.
■Do not lubricate clutch or V-belt.
■Inspect and service whenever a malfunction is observed or suspected.
■CAUTION: BEFORE SERVICING, ALWAYS DISCONNECT OPERATOR FROM POWER SUPPLY.
ADJUST CLUTCH
EVERY EVERY EVERY
ITEM PROCEDURE 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 12 MONTHS
Drive Chain Check for excessive slack.
Check & adjust as required.
Lubricate.* ●✔
Sprockets Check set screw tightness ●✔
Clutch Check & adjust as required ●✔
Belt Check condition & tension ●✔
Fasteners Check & tighten as required ●✔
Manual Disconnect Check & Operate ●✔
Bearings & Shafts Check for wear & lubricate ●✔
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check at the intervals listed in the following chart.
WARNING
IF CONTROL STATION CANNOT BE INSTALLED
WHERE DOOR IS VISIBLE, OR IF ANY DEVICE OTHER
THAN THE CONTROL STATION IS USED TO ACTIVATE
THE DOOR,
A REVERSING EDGE MUST BE INSTALLED
ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
FAILURE TO INSTALL
A REVERSING EDGE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH TO PERSONS TRAPPED BENEATH THE DOOR.

1.Install brake drum on clutch pulley shaft as
illustrated in Fig. A.
2. Attach the three spacers provided to back of brake
assembly housing using three 5/16 x 5/8 sems
screws (Figs. B and C).
3. Push brake lever engaging nylon stud release
between brake shoes and align brake drum
between brake shoe assembly (Fig. B).
4. Adjust spring loaded bolt on brake shoe assembly
so that spring is compressed to 1".
5.Mount brake assembly housing with spacers
attached to operator frame using three 5/16 x 5/8
sems screws (See Fig. B).
6. Remove plug from 7/8" hole in electrical box and
attach conduit assembly.
7. Connect wires per master wiring diagram.
8. Reconnect power to the operator.
9. Test for proper brake operation and replace brake
cover.
ADJUSTMENT: The brake assembly is self-
adjusting and should not require further
adjustment.
ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION & QUANTITY
1 17D111 Brake Box (1)
2 204B118 Solenoid 115V (1)
204B118-1 Solenoid 230V (1)
3 113B49 Brake Lever Pivot (1)
4 179A46 Brake Release Stud
5 142A143 Brake Stud Plate (1)
6 1B4421 Brake Shoe Assy. (2)
ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION & QUANTITY
7 60B31 Brake Drum (1)
8 179B45 Brake Pivot Stud (3)
9 184A111 Brake Spacer (3)
10 1B4726 Conduit Assy. H-Series (1)
11 31D387 Cover (1)
12 31A388 Dome Plug (1)
REPAIR PARTS FOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY
Brake Drum
3/4" Washer
3/4" Washer
Cotter
Pin
Cotter
Pin
A
C
Clutch
Pulley Shaft
APT Bearings Shown.
Models HTL and APT
Brake Installation Identical
6
2
1
8
11
9
10
7
12
3
4
5
Spacer
Push Brake Lever
to Disengage Brake
Shoe Assembly
Operator
Frame
Brake Shoe
Assembly
5/16" x 5/8"
SEMS Screw
B
Brake
Drum
5/16" x 5/8"
SEMS Screw
Nylon
Stud
Release
BRAKE INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY PARTS
HTL/APT Shown
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
FROM ELECTROCUTION, DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL
POWER TO OPERATOR BEFORE PROCEEDING.
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OVERLOAD
PROTECTOR
LINE
LOAD
Orange
Blue
Black
Black Black
Blue
Blue
Internal Interlock
(when used)
Blue
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
White White
TO
MECHANICAL
BRAKE
White OrangeOrange RedRedRed
Neutral115V
208-230V, 1Ø
Hot 115V
208-230V,1Ø
Black
Black
White*
Orange
Yellow
Black
Black
Black
Red
Black 115V
Orange 208-230V Orange 115V
Black 208-230V
Black
Black
White
TRANSFORMER
RADIO CONTROL
MOTOR
GND
OPEN
LIMIT
SWITCH
CLOSE
LIMIT
SWITCH
SENSING
LIMIT
SWITCH
NC
NO
NC
NO
NC
NO
C
C
C
Yellow
Blue
Blue
White
Yellow
Red
Red
Yellow
Blue
White
Blue
White
White
Yellow
White
White
White
White
Red
Red
3 2 1Brown
Gry./Wht.
Yellow
Open
Open / Close
Remove Jumper
to Install Interlock
Stop
Sensing Device
Close
Red
SOLID STATE SINGLE PHASE 
WIRING DIAGRAM
*THIS WIRE NOT USED 
WITH POWER INDUCTOR
POWER
INDUCTOR

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