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Chamberlain Power Drive PD505D Owner's Manual

Chamberlain power drive pd505d garage door openers: user guide
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Model PD505D
For Residential Use Only
Owner's Manual
Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
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Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
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The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System
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properly aligned.
Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
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The model number label is located under the light lens on the left side panel of
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your opener.
The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
www.chamberlain.com
is connected and
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  • Page 1 Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation. ■ The model number label is located under the light lens on the left side panel of ■ your opener. The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.chamberlain.com is connected and...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Safety symbol and signal word review....2 Preparing your garage door ..... . . 3 Tools needed .

  • Page 3: Preparing Your Garage Door

    Preparing your garage door Before you begin: • Disable locks. • Remove any ropes connected to garage door. • Complete the following test to make sure your garage door is balanced and is not sticking or binding: 1. Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release the door.

  • Page 4: Planning

    Planning Identify the type and height of your garage door. Survey your garage area to see if any of the conditions below apply to your installation. Additional materials may be required. You may find it helpful to refer back to this page and the accompanying illustrations as you proceed with the installation of your opener.

  • Page 5: Planning

    Planning (Continued) ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS • Generally, a one-piece door does not require reinforcement. If your door is lightweight, refer to the information relating to sectional doors in Installation Step 13. • Depending on your door’s construction, you may need additional mounting hardware for the door bracket (Step 13).

  • Page 6: Carton Inventory

    Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in one carton which contains the motor unit and all parts illustrated below. Accessories will depend on the model purchased. If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. Motion Detecting Door Control Motor Unit with 2 Light Lenses Keyless Entry Hanging Brackets...

  • Page 7: Hardware Inventory

    Hardware Inventory Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures. Metal Sleeve (2) Carriage Bolt Wing Nut 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) 1/4"-20 (2) Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8" (2) Lag Screw 5/16"-18x1-7/8" (2) Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4"...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Assemble the Rail To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. 1. Open the rail carton and remove the contents onto a level work surface. Keep it clean and free of debris while you are working.
  • Page 9 Assemble the Rail (continued) 3. Attach rail support braces to the back rail. Loosely insert 1/4-20x7/16" hex bolts into the aligned holes of the end rail and rail support brace (Figure 1). Do not finger tighten. 4. Extend the drive screw a few inches from the center rail, and slide the sleeve onto the long journal (Figure 2).

  • Page 10: Fasten The Rail To The Motor Unit And Install The Trolley

    ASSEMBLY STEP 2 Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit and Install the Trolley NOTE: To aid in assembly and installation, replace the foam packing around the motor unit. Remove it after Installation Step 4. 1. Working on a level surface, align the rail assembly with the motor 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"-20x7/16" hex bolts. Tighten securely with a 3/8" socket. You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Please read the following warnings before proceeding to the installation section.

  • Page 12: Determine The Header Bracket Location

    INSTALLATION STEP 1 Determine the Header Bracket Location To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to structural support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might not reverse when required. DO NOT install header bracket over drywall.

  • Page 13: 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. Do not install the header bracket over drywall. If installing into masonry, use concrete anchors (not provided).

  • Page 14: Attach The Rail To The Header Bracket

    Header Wall Header Bracket Header/Rail Bracket Rail Garage Door HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" INSTALLATION STEP 3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket • Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base.

  • Page 15: Install The Protector System

    INSTALLATION STEP 4 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. 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 16 INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is disconnected. Install and align the brackets so the sensors will face each other across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. They may be installed in one of three ways, as follows.
  • Page 17 MOUNTING THE SAFETY SENSORS • Slide a 1/4”-20x1/2” carriage bolt head into the slot on each sensor. Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to brackets, with lenses pointing toward each other across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket extension (Figure 5).

  • Page 18: Position The Opener

    INSTALLATION STEP 5 Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated. SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail distance. • Remove foam packaging. • Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.

  • Page 19: Hang The Opener

    INSTALLATION STEP 6 Hang the Opener Three representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the opener.

  • Page 20: Install The Door Control

    INSTALLATION STEP 7 Install the Door Control Locate door control within sight of door at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach, and away from moving parts of door and door hardware. If installing into drywall (Figure 1), drill 5/32" holes and use anchors provided.

  • Page 21: Install The Standby Power (Optional)

    INSTALLATION STEP 8 Install the Standby Power (Optional) • Make sure motor unit is unplugged. • Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the battery cover on the motor unit. • Partially insert battery into motor unit with terminals facing out. •...

  • Page 22: Electrical Requirements

    INSTALLATION STEP 11 Electrical Requirements To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. 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: Fasten The Door Bracket

    INSTALLATION STEP 13 Fasten the Door Bracket Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below or on the following page. A horizontal reinforcement brace should be long enough to be secured to two or three vertical supports. A vertical reinforcement brace should cover the height of the top panel.
  • Page 24 ONE-PIECE DOORS Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on the previous page. They apply to one-piece doors also. • Center the door bracket on the top of the door, in line with the header bracket as shown. Mark either the left and right, or the top and bottom holes.

  • Page 25: Connect The Door Arm To The Trolley

    INSTALLATION STEP 14 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on the following page. SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from the inner trolley.
  • Page 26 ALL ONE-PIECE DOORS 1. 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). • Make sure the garage door is fully closed. Connect the straight door arm section to the door bracket with the 5/16"x1-1/4"...

  • Page 27: Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 Program the Travel Limits Travel limits regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down. To program the travel limits: Figure 1 Side Panel Adjust the position of the door by using the black and purple buttons.

  • Page 28: Setting The Force

    ADJUSTMENT STEP 2 Setting the Force The force setting button is located on the side panel of the motor unit. The force setting measures the amount of force required to open and close the door. 1. Locate the purple button on the back panel of the motor unit (Figure 1).

  • Page 29: Test The Safety Reversal System

    ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 Test the Safety Reversal System TEST • With the door fully open, place a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 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 30: 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 31: Using The Wall-Mounted Door Control

    Using the Wall-Mounted Door Control THE MOTION DETECTING DOOR CONTROL Press the lighted 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. This door control contains a motion detector that will automatically turn on the light when it detects a person entering the garage.

  • Page 32: Standby Power (Optional)

    To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons: • Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance. • Use ONLY Chamberlain part # 41A6357-1 for replacement battery. • DO NOT dispose of battery in fire. Battery may explode.

  • Page 33: Having A Problem

    THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • NEVER allow small children near batteries. • If battery is swallowed, immediately notify doctor. To reduce risk of fire, explosion or chemical burn: • Replace ONLY with 3V2032 coin batteries. •...

  • Page 34: Diagnostic Chart

    Safety Reversing Sensor Diagnostic Chart 1 FLASH Safety reversing sensors wire open (broken or disconnected). 2 FLASHES Safety reversing sensors wire shorted or black/ white wire reversed. 3 FLASHES Door control or wire shorted. 4 FLASHES Safety reversing sensors slightly misaligned (dim or flashing LED).

  • Page 35: Programming

    PROGRAMMING 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 36: 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 37: Repair Parts

    REPAIR PARTS Rail Assembly Parts Installation Parts KEY PART 935CB 953D 10A20 29B137 41A2828 41B4494-1 41A5047-3 41A5047-1 178B35 178B34 12B776 41A5034 41A5266-1 41A5257-9 114A3745 114A3745SP Owner’s manual - Spanish KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 81C275 Rack 41A6263 Hardware bag (includes sprocket coupling) 12B890 Left rail bracket...

  • Page 38: Motor Unit Assembly Parts

    Motor Unit Assembly Parts KEY PART DESCRIPTION 41C588 Drive shaft cover 41B135 Line cord 41B6701 Filter 41A6790 Wire harness kit 41A6538 Motor 41C6551 Positioning sensor 41B0024 Drive belt 41DS002-2 Logic board KEY PART 41A6231 41C213 31D504-4 41C22-1 108D79 175B88 41A6357-1 41DS002-2-390 DESCRIPTION End panel...

  • Page 39: Accessories

    Enables homeowner to turn on a lamp, television or other appliance from their car with their garage door opener remote or from anywhere in their home with an additional Chamberlain Security✚ remote. Extension Brackets: (Optional) For safety sensor installation onto the wall or floor.

  • Page 40: Repair Parts And Service

    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 one year from the date of purchase [and that the motor is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for the lifetime of the product].

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