Installation; Manual Release; Determine The Position Of The Post Bracket - Chamberlain LA500 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION

MANUAL RELEASE

1
Insert the key into the lock and turn it 180 degrees counterclockwise.
2
Turn the release lever 180 degrees counterclockwise. The operator is now in
manual mode.
If this operator is a replacement for a Miracle-One™ operator, use the existing post bracket and gate bracket. Remove the Miracle-One™ operator
from the brackets and proceed to page 15.

DETERMINE THE POSITION OF THE POST BRACKET

1
Close the gate.
2
Choose a vertical mounting location for the post bracket.
3
Place a measuring tape under the center of the gate hinge point and measure
out 7.75 inches.
4
Use a screwdriver or dowel rod to temporarily mark the location of the first
measurement.
5
Measure 8.5 inches from the previous mark.
6
Use a screwdriver to mark the location of the second measurement.
7
Align the post bracket as close as possible above the screwdriver or dowel rod
and tack weld the post bracket in the desired vertical position.
If your application is Push-to-Open, refer to the illustration to the right.
MANUAL RELEASE + DETERMINE THE POSITION OF THE POST BRACKET
Post Bracket Location
13
7.75"
8.5"
7.75"
8.5"
PUSH-TO-OPEN
7.75"
8.5"