Chamberlain 248730DM Assembly & Installation Manual

Chamberlain 248730DM Assembly & Installation Manual

Chamberlain power drive 248730dm garage door openers: install guide

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GARAGE DOOR OPENER ASSEMBLY/
Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System
and properly aligned.
Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
The model number label is located under the light lens on the front panel of
your opener.
There are two types of garage door openers pictured. Yours may appear slightly different.
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.
WARNING
WARNING
Mechanical
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Electrical
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
INSTALLATION MANUAL
PD210DM • PD212DM
248730M
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
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is connected
PD610DM • PD612DM • 7920KDM
PD612KLDM • 48930DM
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.
The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
www.chamberlain.com
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  • Page 1 Read them carefully. The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.chamberlain.com ®...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preparing Your Garage Door ..... 2 Completed Installation ......3 Tools Needed .
  • Page 3: Completed Installation

    PLANNING Identify the type and height of your garage door. If you have a one-piece door, follow the assembly instructions contained in this manual and refer to the Installation Instructions One-Piece Door for installation procedures. Survey your garage area to see if any of the conditions below apply to your installation.
  • Page 4: Tools Needed

    2 X 4 Board Tape Measure Stepladder Pencil Your garage door opener is packaged in one carton 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.
  • Page 5: Assembly Hardware

    Idler Bolt (1) Spacer (2) Rail Grease Insulated Staples (30) Ring Lock Washer Fastener (3) 5/16" (7) Screw Screw 6-32 x 1" (2) 6AB x 1-1/4" (2) Lag Screw 5/16"- 9 x 1-5/8" (2) ASSEMBLY HARDWARE Threaded Trolley Shaft (1) Lock Washer Lock Nut 1/2"...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Assemble the Rail As a temporary trolley stop, insert a screwdriver into the Idler hole 10" (25 cm) away from Pulley the front of the rail, as shown. Hole Window Cut-Out 10" (25 cm) Window Cut-Out Bolt Trolley Stop Hole Lock Nut Front Rail (TO DOOR)
  • Page 7 Remove Fasteners from Top of Motor Unit Bolt Run Cable Through Cut-Out Window Chain and Cable Do NOT remove Chain/Cable from box Cable Loop Idler Bolt To avoid serious damage to opener, ONLY use bolts/fasteners mounted in top of motor unit. Attach Rail to Motor Unit Bolt Install Idler Pulley...
  • Page 8 Route Chain/Cable Around Rail Assembly and Motor Unit Sprocket Leave chain/cable inside carton to prevent kinking Cable Attach Chain To Trolley Threaded Shaft Master Link Clip-On Spring Trolley Threaded Shaft Master Link Bar Tighten the Chain Assembly of your opener is now complete. Threaded Trolley Shaft To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers: •...
  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 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.
  • Page 10: Install The Header Bracket

    INSTALLATION INSTALL THE HEADER BRACKET NOTE: You can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet (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 when clearance is minimal.
  • Page 11: Mount The Header Bracket

    Mark Bracket Holes Center bracket on the “center of garage door” line and the Bracket horizontal line made in Step 2. Mark the top and bottom Horizontal Line bracket holes Highest Point of Travel Center of Garage Door Ceiling Mount the Header Bracket (Optional) NOTE: If your installation requires that the header bracket be mounted to the ceiling.
  • Page 12: Position And Hang Motor Unit

    POSITION AND HANG MOTOR UNIT Open Door to Full Open Position and Rest Rail on a 2x4 to Position Opener at the Proper Angle for Hanging from the Ceiling 2 x 4 Attach Hanging Brackets to Ceiling and Fasten Motor Unit to Hanging Brackets NOTE: Before the motor unit is secured to the ceiling, insure that the motor unit and rail are centered over the door.
  • Page 13: Fasten The Door Bracket

    HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL REINFORCEMENT Horizontal and vertical reinforcement (not provided) is needed for light weight garage doors (fiberglass, aluminum, steel, doors with glass panel, etc.). A horizontal reinforcement brace should be long enough to be secured to two or three vertical supports.
  • Page 14: Attach Door To Trolley

    ATTACH DOOR TO TROLLEY Attach Emergency Release Rope and Handle Secure handle with overhand knot and heat seal rope. ENGAGED C20 Emergency Release Handle RELEASED Pull Emergency Release Rope to Disengage the Trolley Pull Down to Release Trolley Connect Curved Door Arm to the Door Bracket Ring Fastener Connect Curved...
  • Page 15: Installing The Door Control

    CAUTION INSTALLING THE DOOR CONTROL Strip Door Control Wire Strip 7/16" (11 mm) Insulation Wire Door Control White Button Wire Red/White Wire Terminal Screws Position Door Control, Route Door Control Wire to Motor Unit and Secure with Insulated Staples. Permanently Mount 2 Safety Labels Using Adhesive Backing, Tacks or Staples, If Necessary.
  • Page 16: Installing The Light Bulb(S)

    INSTALLING THE LIGHT BULB(S) Flex Sides of Light Lens to Remove Lens from Tabs WARNING ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CAUTION Plug Motor Unit into Power Outlet RIGHT WRONG NOTE: Plug motor unit into grounded power outlet. If a grounded outlet is not available, contact a qualified electrician to install a proper outlet.
  • Page 17: Install The Protector System

    INSTALL THE PROTECTOR SYSTEM The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the down direction. NOTE: DO NOT operate the opener at this time. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR When properly connected and aligned, the sensor will detect an obstacle in the path of its electronic beam.
  • Page 18: Install The Protector System

    INSTALL THE PROTECTOR SYSTEM Assemble Safety Reversing Sensors Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor Carriage Bolts Safety Sensor Bracket Mount Brackets: Mounting Options Floor installation (optional) Attach with concrete anchors (not provided) Sensor Beam No Higher Than 6" (15 cm) Above Floor NOTE: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the...
  • Page 19: Wir E Safety Sensor

    WIRE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR Run Safety Sensor Wire to Motor Unit and Secure with Insulated Staples Safety Sensor Wire Strip All Safety Sensor Wires Strip 7/16" (11 mm) Insulation Wire Connect Safety Sensors to Motor Unit Locate the quick connect terminals on your garage door opener, they are located on back panel.
  • Page 20: Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 ADJUST THE UP AND DOWN TRAVEL LIMITS Limit adjustment settings regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down. To operate the opener, press the door control push bar. Run the opener through a complete travel cycle. •...
  • Page 21: Adjust The Forces

    ADJUSTMENT STEP 2 ADJUST THE FORCES Force adjustment controls are located on the back panel of the motor unit. Force adjustment settings regulate the amount of power required to open and close the door. If the forces are set too light, door travel may be interrupted by nuisance reversals in the down direction and stops in the up direction.
  • Page 22: Test The Safety Reversal System

    ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 TEST THE SAFETY REVERSAL SYSTEM Test • With the door fully open, place a 1-1/2 (or a 2 x 4 laid flat) on the floor, centered under the garage door. • Operate the door in the down direction. The door must reverse on striking the obstruction.
  • Page 23: Operation

    OPERATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 2. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of children. NEVER permit children to operate or play with garage door control push buttons or remote controls.
  • Page 24: Using The Wall-Mounted Door Control

    USING THE WALL-MOUNTED DOOR CONTROL The Multi-Function Door Control Press the push bar/push button to open or close the door. Press again to reverse the door during the closing cycle or to stop the door while it’s opening. Light Feature Press the Light button to turn the opener light on or off.
  • Page 25: Having A Problem

    HAVING A PROBLEM? Bell Wire Safety Reversing Sensor 1. My door will not close and the light bulbs blink on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the down direction. •...
  • Page 26: Diagnostic Chart

    DIAGNOSTIC CHART Bell Wire Safety Reversing Sensor 1 FLASH Safety reversing sensors wire shorted or black/white wire reversed. 2 FLASHES Safety reversing sensors wire open (broken or disconnected). 3 FLASHES Door control or wire shorted. 4 FLASHES Safety Reversing Sensors slightly misaligned (dim or flashing LED).
  • Page 27: Programming

    PROGRAMMING TO ADD OR REPROGRAM AN ADDITIONAL HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL NOTICE: If this Security ✚ ® garage door opener is operated with a non-rolling code transmitter, the technical measure in the receiver of the garage door opener, which provides security against code-theft devices, will be circumvented. The owner of the copyright in the garage door opener does not authorize the purchaser or supplier of the non-rolling code transmitter to circumvent that technical measure.
  • Page 28: To Add, Reprogram Or Change A Keyless Entry Pin

    TO ADD, REPROGRAM OR CHANGE A KEYLESS ENTRY PIN NOTE: Your new Keyless Entry must be programmed to operate your garage door opener. Using the “Learn” Button 1. Press and release the “learn” button on motor unit. The learn indicator light will glow steadily for 30 seconds.
  • Page 29: To Set A Temporary Pin

    You may authorize access by visitors or service people with a temporary 4-digit PIN. After a programmed number of hours or number of accesses, this temporary PIN expires and will no longer open the door. It can be used to close the door even after it has expired.
  • Page 30: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS RAIL ASSEMBLY PARTS INSTALLATION PARTS PART DESCRIPTION 4A1008 Master link kit 41C5141-1 Complete trolley assembly 183C158-13 Rail - front (header) section 183C157-9 Rail - center/back section 144C56 Chain idler pulley 41A5807 Chain and cable 12D598-1 “U” bracket NOT SHOWN 183A163 Wear pads 19A47...
  • Page 31: Motor Unit Assembly Parts

    PART DESCRIPTION 41A5615 Chain Spreader 41C4220A Gear and sprocket assembly Complete with: Spring washer, thrust washer, retaining ring, bearing plate, roll pins (2), drive gear and worm gear, helical gear with retainer and grease 41A2817 Drive/worm gear kit with grease, roll pins (2) 41B4245 Line cord...
  • Page 32: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES 953D ® SECURITY✚ 3-Button Remote Control Includes visor clip. ® SECURITY✚ 3-Button Mini 956D Remote Control With key ring and fastening strip. Motion Detecting Control Panel: 935CB Multi-function door control with motion sensor that automatically turns opener lights on for 5 minutes when it detects a person entering the garage.
  • Page 33: Notes

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  • Page 35: Warranties

    WARRANTIES The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product, for the residence in which this product is originally installed, that it is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 1 YEAR from the date of purchase and that the MOTOR is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 6 YEARS from the date of purchase.
  • Page 36: Repair Parts And Service

    CHAMBERLAIN INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION IS AS NEAR AS YOUR TELEPHONE. For professional installation, parts and service, contact your local CHAMBERLAIN Yellow Pages or call our Service number for a list of dealers in your area. HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Selling prices will be furnished on request, or parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and you will be billed accordingly.

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