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Chamberlain PD100 Series Owner's Manual

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GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Series PD100
1/3 HP
For Residential Use Only
Owner's Manual
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 on the front end panel of your opener.
The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
A DUCHOSSOIS ENTERPRISE
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illlinois 60126-1196
www.chamberlaingroup.com
Complies with UL 325
regulations effective
January 1, 1993
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  • Page 1 The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System ® is connected and properly aligned. Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation. The model number label is located on the front end panel of your opener.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review 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. When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal...

  • Page 3: Preparing Your Garage Door

    • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to supported entirely by its springs. garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage 2. Raise and lower the door to see if there is any door opener to avoid entanglement. binding or sticking.

  • Page 4: Planning

    • Installation Step 10 – Depending upon garage may be installed within 4 feet to the left or right of construction, extension brackets or wood blocks the door center. See Installation Steps 1 and 11.

  • Page 5: Planning

    If your door is lightweight, refer to door. the information relating to sectional doors in • The gap between the bottom of the garage door and Installation Step 11. the floor MUST NOT exceed 1/4". Otherwise, the safety • Depending on your door’s construction, you may reversal system may not work properly.

  • Page 6: Carton Inventory

    Note that accessories will depend on the packing material until installation and adjustment is model purchased. If anything is missing, carefully complete. check the packing material. Parts may be stuck in the SECURITY Lighted Door Control Button Light Lens (1) Single-Function with (2) 6ABx1-1/2"...

  • Page 7: Hardware Inventory

    Hardware Inventory Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures. ASSEMBLY HARDWARE Hex Screw Carriage Bolts Washered Screw 5/16"-18x7/8" (3) 1/4"-20x1/2" (12) 5/16"-18x1/2" (2) 5/16"-18 (5) Master Link (2) (mounted in opener) Trolley Lock Nut...

  • Page 8: Assembly Pages

    To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the HARDWARE garage door opener until instructed to do so. SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE 1. Align the four T-rail sections on a flat surface exactly as shown. Center sections are Carriage Bolts Lock Nut 1/4"-20x1/2"...

  • Page 9: Install The Trolley

    Washered Screw mounted in the top of the motor unit. 5/16"-18x1/2" USE ONLY THIS Hex Screw TYPE AND SIZE • Align the holes in the back section of the T-rail with 5/16"-18x7/8" SCREW the holes in the motor unit. Cover Protection •...

  • Page 10: Install The Chain/Cable And Sprocket Cover

    5. Remove the screwdriver. ATTACHING THE SPROCKET COVER Motor unit Figure 2 Sprocket Insert the back tab in the slot on the back of the mounting plate. Squeeze the cover slightly and insert the front tab. (Figure 3). Figure 3 Sprocket...

  • Page 11: Tighten The Chain And Cable

    • within sight of the garage door severe injury or death. • out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet 3. All repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other • away from all moving parts of the door.

  • Page 12: Determine The Header Bracket Location

    You can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet Door 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 (see page 14) when clearance is minimal.
  • Page 13 If headroom clearance is minimal, you can install Vertical Centerline the header bracket on the ceiling. See page 14. If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 OPTIONAL (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided) CEILING MOUNT to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as shown.

  • Page 14: Install The Header Bracket

    (with the arrow pointing toward the Vertical ceiling). Center Line • Mark the vertical set of bracket holes (do not use Header the holes designated for ceiling mount). Drill 3/16" Lag Screws Wall 5/16"x9x1-5/8"...

  • Page 15: Attach The T-Rail To The Header Bracket

    • Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you’ll need help. Have someone hold the opener securely on Header Wall a temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring.

  • Page 16: Position The Opener

    • Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough. • Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat on the top section beneath the T-rail.

  • Page 17: Hang The Opener

    Supports 2. Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths. 3. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports. Lag Screws 4. Attach one end of each bracket to a support with 5/16"-18x1-7/8" Measure 5/16"-18x1-7/8" lag screws. Distance 5.

  • Page 18: Install The Door Control

    Install the Door Control To prevent possible serious injury or death from electrocution: Locate the door control within sight of the door at a • Be sure power is not connected before installing door minimum height of 5 feet where small children control.

  • Page 19: Install The Light And Lens

    • To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: • Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the – If possible, use emergency release handle to top of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right side disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is up as shown.

  • Page 20: Electrical Requirements

    If the plug doesn't fit into the outlet you • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or have, contact a qualified electrician to install the change plug in any way to make it fit outlet. Be sure proper outlet. the opener is grounded.

  • Page 21: Install The Protector System

    If it is necessary to mount the units on the wall, the position, and the opener lights will flash 10 times.
  • Page 22 (Provided with Extension Bracket) • Use bracket mounting holes as a template to locate and drill (2) 3/16" diameter pilot holes on the wall at each side of the door, no higher than 6" above the floor. • Attach brackets to wall with lag screws (not provided).
  • Page 23 • Finger tighten the wing nuts. Carriage bolt Lens • Run the wires from both sensors to the opener. Use insulated staples to secure wire to wall and ceiling. TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY SENSORS • Strip 1/4" of insulation from each set of wires.

  • Page 24: Fasten The Door Bracket

    • Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the self-threading screws (Figure 3). Wood Doors: Vertical Centerline • Use top and bottom or side to side door bracket holes. Drill 5/16" holes through the door and secure Vertical Centerline bracket with 5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided).
  • Page 25 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 26: Connect Door Arm To Trolley

    – Bring arm sections together. Nuts 5/16"-18 Emergency – Find two pairs of holes that line up and join with Release screws, lock washers and nuts. Handle • Proceed to Adjustment Step 1, page 28. Trolley will Screws re-engage automatically when opener is operated.

  • Page 27: Connect The Door Arm To The Trolley

    • Open door adjustment: decrease UP travel will travel to the fully closed position. limit – Manually close the door and lift the door arm to – Turn the UP limit adjustment screw counter- the trolley. The arm should touch the trolley just clockwise 5-1/2 turns.

  • Page 28: Adjustment Pages

    Run the opener through a complete travel cycle. system. • Does the door open and close completely? • If one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the other control may also need adjustment. • Does the door stay closed and not reverse •...

  • Page 29: Adjust The Force

    • Too much force on garage door will interfere with close the door. proper operation of safety reversal system. If the forces are set too light, door travel may be • NEVER increase force beyond minimum amount interrupted by nuisance reversals in the down required to close garage door.

  • Page 30: Test The Safety Reversal System

    • With the door fully open, place a one-inch board • Safety reversal system MUST be tested every month. (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor, centered under the • If one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the garage door.

  • Page 31: Operation Pages

    10. Safety reversal system MUST be tested every month. 3. ONLY activate garage door when it can be seen clearly, it Garage door MUST reverse on contact with one-inch is properly adjusted, and there are no obstructions to high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor.

  • Page 32: Using The Wall-Mounted Door Control

    – NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons and obstructions. • NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. If rope knot becomes untied, you could fall. The door should be fully closed if possible.

  • Page 33: Care Of Your Garage Door Opener

    Pages 28 and 29 refer to the installation instruction warnings on page 11. limit and force adjustments. Only • Is there a build-up of ice or snow under the door? a screwdriver is required. Follow The door may be frozen to the ground. Remove the instructions carefully.

  • Page 34: Having A Problem

    See Adjustment Step 2. trolley. Open and close the door manually. A • If the door opens at least 5 feet, the travel limits properly balanced door will stay in any point of may need to be increased. One turn equals 2 travel while being supported entirely by its springs.

  • Page 35: Programming Pages

    PROGRAMMING Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate with your hand-held remote control. The door will open and close when you press the push button. Below are instructions for programming your opener to operate with additional Security remote controls.

  • Page 36: To Add Or Change A Keyless Entry Pin

    To Add or Change a Keyless Entry PIN NOTE: Your new Keyless Entry must be programmed to operate your garage door opener. USING THE “LEARN” BUTTON USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION DOOR CONTROL NOTE: This method requires two people if the Keyless 1.

  • Page 37: Repair Parts Pages

    3V2032 Lithium battery 29B137 Transmitter visor clip 41A2828 Emergency release rope & handle assy. 217A238 2-conductor bell wire – white & white/red 41A4353 Header bracket w/clevis pin & fastener 41A5047 Door bracket w/clevis pin & fastener 178B35 Curved door arm section...

  • Page 38: Motor Unit Assembly Parts

    Gear and sprocket assembly, with: motor; worm; bracket; Complete with: Spring washer; bearing assembly; RPM sensor Thrust washer; Retaining ring; Bearing plate; Roll pins (2); Drive 41R0370-14 Cover gear and worm gear; Helical gear 41A2818 Helical gear & retainer w/grease...

  • Page 39: Accessories

    Includes visor clip. 8 Foot Rail Extension Kit: SECURITY Multi-Function Mini 7704CB 956CB Remote Control: To allow an 8 foot door to open fully. With key ring and Velcro fastening strip. 945CB Multi-Function Door 8710CB 10 foot Rail Extension Kit: Control Panel: To allow a 10 foot door to open fully.

  • Page 40: Repair Parts And Service

    Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential, incidental or special damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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