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Models 4600, 4600-2, & 4600-2K
Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
Garage Door Opener
OWNER'S MANUAL
1/2 HP
For Residential Use Only
The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
A DUCHOSSOIS ENTERPRISE
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
Complies with UL 325
regulations effective
January 1, 1993
®
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- Page 1 Garage Door Opener OWNER’S MANUAL Models 4600, 4600-2, & 4600-2K For Residential Use Only Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. The Chamberlain Group, Inc. A DUCHOSSOIS ENTERPRISE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety alert symbol review...2 Safety information, precautions, tools ...3 Testing your garage door for binding & balance ...3 Carton inventory ...4 Hardware inventory...5 Illustration of sectional door installation ...6 Illustration of one-piece door installation ...7 Assembly section - pages 8 – 11 Assemble the rail ...8 Fasten rail to power unit...10 Install the trolley ...10... -
Page 3: Safety Information, Precautions, Tools
Safety Information, Precautions, Tools WARNING An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when required and someone under the door could be seriously injured or killed. If your garage door binds, sticks or is out of balance, call for professional garage door service. Garage doors, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, and their hardware are under extreme tension and can cause serious injury or death. -
Page 4: Carton Inventory
Parts may be "stuck" in the foam. KEEP THE FOAM INTACT (see page 10). Hardware for assembly and installation is shown on page 5. Models 4600 (1), Model 4600-2K Sprocket 4600-2 (2), 4600-2K (2) Lighted Coupling Door Control Button... -
Page 5: Hardware Inventory
Separate all hardware from the packages in the rail carton and the opener carton and group as shown below, for the assembly and installation procedures. Bolt 1/4-20x1-3/4" (8) Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8" (2) Lag Screw 5/16"-18x1-7/8" (2) Carriage Bolt 5/16"-18x2-1/2" (2) Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4"... -
Page 6: Illustration Of Sectional Door Installation
SECTIONAL Door Installation Before you begin, survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation. Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with glass panels, etc.). See page 24 for details. -
Page 7: Illustration Of One-Piece Door Installation
ONE-PIECE Door Installation Before you begin, survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation. Header Wall Gap between floor and bottom of door must not exceed 1/4". Safety Reversing Sensor Based on your particular requirements, there are several installation steps which might call for materials and/or hardware not included in the carton. -
Page 8: Assembly Section: Pages
Assembly Section: Pages 8 - 11 ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Assemble the Rail Rail Support Braces Rail Assembly Carton Remove Cardboard Packing 1. Turn the opened rail carton upside down, emptying its contents onto a level work surface. 2. Unfold the rails, taking care to avoid kinking the screw rod joints. - Page 9 ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Assemble the Rail 4. Beginning with the sprocket end, straighten the two rail sections so that the screw rod is in a straight line at the joint. (Avoid handling the joints, which may have sharp edges.) 5. Carefully slide the pins at the top edge of the rail into the openings on the adjacent rail.
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Page 10: Fasten Rail To Power Unit
ASSEMBLY STEP 2 Fasten the Rail To the Power Unit and Install the Trolley NOTE: To aid in assembly and installation, replace /7/94 the foam packing around the power unit. Remove it after Installation Step 5. • Working on a level surface, align the rail assembly with the power unit, as shown. -
Page 11: Attach The Rail Brackets
ASSEMBLY STEP 3 Attach the Rail Brackets • Align rail brackets to end of rail assembly, as shown. • Insert two 1/4"-20 x 5/8" hex screws and lock nuts. Tighten securely with a 7/16" socket. Hardware Shown Actual Size 1/4" - 20 x 5/8" Hex Screw You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. -
Page 12: Installation Section: Pages
Installation Section: Pages 12 – 27 Installation Step 1 Determine Header Bracket Location Installation procedures vary according to garage door types. Follow the instructions which apply to your door. Vertical Guideline Header Wall Guideline Ceiling Header Wall 3" Track Highest Point of Travel Door Sectional door... -
Page 13: One-Piece Door
Read the Safety Instructions on page 12. They also apply to doors without tracks. • Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of your garage door. Extend the line onto the header wall above door. If headroom clearance is minimal, you can install the header bracket on the ceiling. -
Page 14: Install The Header Bracket
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. Fastening the Header Bracket to the Wall •... -
Page 15: Attach The Rail To The Header Bracket
Installation Step 3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket Header Wall Header Bracket Rail Bracket Rail Garage Door Foam Packaging Hardware Shown Actual Size Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" • Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. -
Page 16: The Protector System
Information you'll need before you begin the installation of the safety reversing sensor The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the down direction. This is a required safety device and cannot be disabled. Installation procedures are the same for sectional and one-piece doors. -
Page 17: Install The Safety Reversing Sensor
Installation Step 4 Install the Safety Reversing Sensor (Receiving and Sending Eyes) Figures 1 and 2 show assembly of brackets and "C" wrap based on the recommended installation of the sensors on each side of the garage door as shown on page 16. However, Figures 3 and 4 are variations which may fit your installation requirements better. - Page 18 Installation Step 4 (Continued) Install the Safety Reversing Sensor 7. Center each sensor unit in a “C”- wrap with lenses pointing toward each other across the door (see Figure 5). 8. Secure sensors with the hardware shown. Finger tighten the wing nut on the receiving eye to allow for final adjustment.
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Page 19: Position The Opener
Installation Step 5 Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated. A 2x4 laid flat 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. -
Page 20: Hang The Opener
Installation Step 6 Hang the Opener Two representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled, Figure 1, to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings, Figure 2, attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the opener. The bracket and fastening hardware are not supplied. -
Page 21: Install The Door Control And Connect All Wires
Installation Step 7 Install the Door Control and Connect all Wiring Locate the door control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot reach, and away from all moving parts of the door and door hardware. -
Page 22: Electrical Requirements
Installation Step 8 Electrical Requirements 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. -
Page 23: Install The Lights And Lens
Installation Step 10 Install the Lights and Lens • Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in each socket. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. Then the lights will turn OFF. •... -
Page 24: Fasten The Door Bracket (Sectional Door)
Installation Step 12 Fasten Door Bracket Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below or on page 25. A horizontal brace should be long enough to be secured to 2 vertical supports. A vertical brace should cover the height of the top panel. -
Page 25: Fasten The Door Bracket (One-Piece Door)
All ONE-PIECE Door Installation Procedure Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on page 24. They apply to one-piece doors also. Header Wall 2x4 Support Header Bracket Optional Placement of Door Bracket • Center the bracket on the top of the door, in line with the header bracket as shown. -
Page 26: Connect Door Arm To Trolley (Sectional Door)
Installation Step 13 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on page 27. Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the manual release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from the inner trolley. -
Page 27: Connect Door Arm To Trolley (One-Piece Door)
Assemble the Door Arm: • Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections together to the longest possible length (with a 2 or 3 hole overlap). • With the door closed, connect the straight door arm section to the door bracket with the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin. -
Page 28: Adjustment Section: Pages
Adjustment Section: Pages 28 – 30 Adjustment Step 1 Adjust the UP and DOWN Limits Do not make any limit adjustments until the safety reversing sensors are completely installed. Limit adjustment settings regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down. The door will stop in the up direction if anything interferes with door travel. -
Page 29: Force Adjustments
Adjustment Step 2 Adjust the Force Force adjustment controls are located on the right panel of the opener. Force adjustment settings regulate the amount of power required to open and close the door. The door will stop in the up direction if anything interferes with its travel. -
Page 30: Test The Protector System
Adjustment Step 3 Test The Protector System • Press the remote control push button to open the door. • Place the opener carton in the path of the door. • Press the remote control push button to close the door. The door will not move more than an inch, and the opener light will flash for 5 seconds. -
Page 31: Operation Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not permit children either to operate or to play with the opener. Keep remote control in a location inaccessible to children. -
Page 32: Operation Of Your Opener
Activate the opener with any of the following: • The Remote Control Transmitter. Hold push button down until the door starts to move. • The Door Control. Hold push bar or button down until the door starts to move. • The Outside Keylock or Keyless Entry. (See Accessories) When the opener is activated with the safety reversing sensor installed and correctly aligned:... -
Page 33: Receiver & Remote Control Programming
Receiver & Remote Control Programming NOTICE: To comply with FCC rules, adjustment or modification of this receiver and/or transmitter are prohibited, except for changing the code setting or replacing the transmitter battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. Your garage door opener receiver and remote control transmitter have been set at the factory to a matching code. -
Page 34: Having A Problem
Situation Probable Cause & Solution 1. Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light, check the The opener doesn't fuse box or the circuit breaker. (Some outlets are controlled by a wall switch.) operate from either the door control or 2. - Page 35 Having a Problem? Situation Probable Cause & Solution The door opens but 1. If the opener lights blink, check the safety reversing sensor. See page 22. won't close: 2. If the opener lights do not blink and it is a new installation, check the down force. See Adjustment Step 2, page 29.
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Page 36: Repair Parts, Rail Assembly
Rail Assembly Parts Installation Parts PART DESCRIPTION 41A4166 Push button door control 10A14 12V battery 29C128 Transmitter visor clip 41A3984-5 Remote control case, cover & screw only (no circuit board) 41A2828 Manual release rope & handle assy. 217A238 2-Conductor bell wire: white & white/red 41A5047 Door bracket w/clevis pin &... -
Page 37: Repair Parts, Power Unit
Opener Assembly Parts Screw Drive 2/94 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 31D426 Drive shaft cover 41B4245 Line cord 30B363 Capacitor – 1/2 HP 12A373 Capacitor bracket 41A3150 Terminal block w/screws 41D4671 Limit switch assembly 12D554 Limit switch bracket 41D4759 Complete Motor Drive Assy., with 144B41 22T Pulley 144B42... -
Page 38: Accessories
Accessories Available For Your Opener 750CB Single-Function Standard Size Remote Control: Includes visor clip. 850CB “Smart” Remote Control: Includes visor clip. Multi-Function Standard Size 853CB Remote Control: Includes visor clip. Remote Security Transmitter: 959CB Enables homeowner to operate garage door opener by entering 2, 3, 4, or 5 digit code from backlit keyboard. -
Page 39: Index
Access Door/Outside Quick Release Accessory ...6, 7, 35, 36 Electrical Safety Warnings ...2, 22, 31 Garage Door Testing for balance, binding and sticking...3, 28, 31 Determining high point of travel: Sectional door...12 One-piece door ...13 Disabling existing locks ...3, 11 Force controls Adjustment procedures...29 Problems that might require force adjustments...34, 35... -
Page 40: How To Order Repair Parts
CHAMBERLAIN GARAGE DOOR OPENER ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product that it is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The proper operation of this product is dependent on your compliance with the Owner’s Manual instructions regarding installation, operation, maintenance and testing.