Summary of Contents for Chamberlain LiftMaster Professional SW420
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MODEL SW420 IGHT WING PERATOR 2 YEAR WARRANTY Serial # ________________________ (located on electrical box cover) Installation Date __________________ MODEL SW420 IS FOR VEHICULAR PASSAGE GATES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE GATE USE...
G A T E W E I G H T S P E C I F I C A T I O N S GATE WT. GATE WIDTH MAX. STARTS/HR 300 LBS. 12 FT. O P E R A T O R D I M E N S I O N S MODEL 420 11-5/8"...
U L 3 2 5 M O D E L C L A S S I F I C A T I O N S CLASS I – RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one-to four single family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated therewith.
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U L 3 2 5 M O D E L C L A S S I F I C A T I O N S c o n t i n u e d SAFETY ACCESSORY SELECTION UL325 ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS All UL325 compliant LiftMaster gate operators will accept external entrapment protection devices to protect people from motorized GATE OPERATOR ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION...
G A T E S Y S T E M S COMMERCIAL SWING GATE Telephone Entry System STREET Photo eye for open cycle Run twisted wire from loop Interrupt to operator Loop Seal Loops Shadow 1-1/2" Loop Loop wire layer Interrupt Loop Photo eye for...
S A F E T Y I N S T A L L A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N 1. Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate systems are comprised of many component parts. The gate operator is only one component.
S A F E T Y L A B E L P L A C E M E N T The UL required Warning Signs must be installed in plain view and on both sides of each gate installed. Each sign is made with fastening holes in each corner and should be permanently secured in a suitable manner.
P O S T M O U N T I N G Figure 1 NOTE: For the following instructions refer to Figures 1 & 2. Pivot Fence Line 1. Locate and anchor two posts made of 3" outer diameter heavy Gate walled pipe.
P A D M O U N T I N G NOTE: For the following instructions refer to Figures 1 & 2. Figure 1 Pivot Fence Line 1. Layout the concrete pad as detailed in Figure 1. Gate 6-1/2" 26-3/4" IMPORTANT NOTE: The relative location of the operator to the fence 19"...
P E D E S T A L M O U N T I N G NOTE: For the following instructions refer to Figures 1 & 2. Figure 1 Hinge Pin Pivot Fence Line 1. Locate and anchor pedestal. Pedestal should be parallel and square Gate to the gate.
C O N T R O L A R M A S S E M B L Y WARNING 1. Assemble the control arm to the operator hub. 2. Push up the manual release pin from below the hub and through the CAUTION control arm.
M E C H A N I C A L D I S C O N N E C T The operator can be disconnected from the gate, so the gate can be manually opened or closed. Disconnect the control arm from the drive hub by removing the hairpin cotter and then the clevis pin and allowing the manual release pin to drop down through the hub.
I N S T A L L P O W E R W I R I N G & C O N T R O L S T A T I O N WARNING WARNING WARNING DISCONNECT power at the fuse box BEFORE proceeding. ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the CAUTION WARNING...
D I S C O N N E C T S W I T C H P O W E R W I R I N G NOTE: Before running power wiring refer to wiring specifications on page 14 for correct wire gauges. ON/OFF Switch Cover Secure all electrical power connections inside the disconnect switch...
WARNING WARNING P R O G R A M M I N G T H E R A D I O R E C E I V E R SET SECURITY MODE WARNING CAUTION The Universal Receiver can be used with up to 15 rolling code transmitters or passwords in HIGH security mode.
L I M I T S W I T C H A D J U S T M E N T WARNING WARNING 6. Turn off power. Be sure close limit cam is freely turning. Rotate cam CAUTION in close direction. Stop when cam just clicks close limit switch. WARNING Tighten set screw.
S A M S ( S E Q U E N C E D A C C E S S M A N A G E M E N T S Y S T E M ) SAMS DEFINITION The Sequenced Access Management System or SAMS allows the customer more control when managing vehicular entrances to areas such as apartment complexes, businesses and gated communities.
O P T I O N A L C O N T R O L D E V I C E S All inputs are normally open and momentary, except the stop (N.C.). The following instructions are based upon UL325, and include recommendations for significant increase in safety.
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O P T I O N A L C O N T R O L D E V I C E S Field Wiring Terminals 9 & 5 - Obstruction Open (Edge/ Photo OBSTRUCTION OPEN (EDGE/PHOTO EYE INPUT) Eye Input) Edge Input: See Programming Section This input will reverse an opening gate to the close limit.
C O N T R O L B O A R D I L L U S T R A T I O N J4 Connector Master/Second J1 Connector Dip Switch #4 Master/Second Potentiometer Timer to Close Potentiometer Force Adjustment Dip Switch #2 Dip Switch #1 Diagnostic...
C O N T R O L L E R P R O G R A M M I N G A N D F E A T U R E S MOTOR LEARN FUNCTION (FORCE PROFILE) MOTOR LEARN BUTTON This function is preprogrammed at factory.
P R O G R A M M I N G S E T T I N G S ( D I P S W I T C H # 1 ) NOTE: For all S1, S2 and S4 switch settings to take effect, the Save Mode must be set to the off position. TIMER TO CLOSE ENABLE TIMER TO CLOSE This switch (S1-1) enables the auto close timer.
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P R O G R A M M I N G S E T T I N G S ( D I P S W I T C H # 2 ) c o n t i n u e d EDGE/PHOTO OPEN EDGE/PHOTO CLOSE This switch (S2-3) selects edge or photo sensor for the gate opening...
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Symptom Possible Causes Solution No Stop Control. Check the green LED (D17) on GL board. If the green LED is off, check to Operator fails to make sure a stop control has been installed across terminals J1-3 &...
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G c o n t i n u e d Possible Causes Solution Symptom Failure to cycle power after The power to each unit must be cycled in order to initiate proper Master or Second setup.
H A L L E F F E C T S E N S O R A D J U S T M E N T NOTE: Normally the Hall Effect sensor does not need adjustment, but WARNING may go out of alignment due to shipping vibration or rough handling. These operators use an internal entrapment protector system.
O P E R A T O R M A I N T E N A N C E CHECK AT LEAST ONCE EVERY DESCRIPTION TASK 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS 12 MONTHS Check for proper operation Internal speed sensor External entrapment Check for proper operation protection systems Gate caution signs...
R E P A I R P A R T S Refer to the parts lists below for replacement parts available for your operator. If optional modifications and/or accessories are included with your operator, certain components may be added or removed from these lists. Individual components of each kit may not be available. Please consult a parts and service representative regarding availability of individual components.
HOURS 8:00 a.m. TO 6:00 p.m. (Central Std. Time) SATURDAY WWW.LIFTMASTER.COM WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS PLEASE SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER ADDRESS ORDER TO: THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP, INC. Electronic Parts & Service Dept. 6020 S. Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85706...