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110060
CHALLENGER AC9000 SERIES
Residential Vehicular Garage Door Operator
MODEL NUMBERS AC9300, AC9500, and ACJ9500
I N S TA L L AT I O N A N D O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
INSTALLER: Place this manual in the plastic envelope provided and permanently
110044
As of date of manufacture,
meets all ANSI/UL 325
Safety Requirements for
Vehicular Garage Door
Operators
attach to the wall near the pushbutton.
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- Page 1 110060 CHALLENGER AC9000 SERIES Residential Vehicular Garage Door Operator MODEL NUMBERS AC9300, AC9500, and ACJ9500 I N S TA L L AT I O N A N D O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L INSTALLER: Place this manual in the plastic envelope provided and permanently attach to the wall near the pushbutton.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Features ........... 3 Basic Operating Parameters ......15 Component Identification/Tools Required ... 4 How To Activate The Opener ......15 Section A: Assembly Instructions ....... 5 How the Door Moves When Activated ....16 Section B: Important Installation Instructions ..6 How the Light Works ........16 Section C: Installing the Operator ....... -
Page 3: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES The purpose Sensing System: A built-in sensing system detects of this booklet is to provide assembly, obstructions during door operation. If in the downward installation and operation information concerning the (close) travel mode, the Opener will sense an obstruction Challenger AC9000 Series (Models AC9300, AC9500, and and reverse the direction of the door. -
Page 4: Component Identification/Tools Required
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION TRANSMITTER OPTIONAL WALL DOOR ARM BRACKET TUBE SECTION POWER HEAD/DRIVE RAIL ASSEMBLY DOOR ARM ROD SENSOR ‘L’ BRACKET DOOR MANUAL RELEASE BRACKET BELL WIRE SAFE FINISH SENSOR ‘U’ W AR N I N G ! ! ! ! SPOOL PHOTOSYSTEM BRACKET... -
Page 5: Section A: Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS If Your Opener Is Supplied Fully Assembled, Please Disregard This Page. NOTE: The Rail/Chain Assembly is Force Adjusting packaged separately from the Power Plastic-Insert Head Unit. The trolley, front idler/ Spring Locking Nut tension adjustment assembly, chain, drive gear and limit cams are assembled to the Rail/Chain Assembly at the factory. -
Page 6: Section B: Important Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW WARNING ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING: AN UNBALANCED DOOR OR ALUMINUM AND STEEL DOOR TOP SECTIONS THAT STICKS BINDS TO AVOID DAMAGE AND TO INSURE PROPER PREVENT SENSING SYSTEM... -
Page 7: Section C: Installing The Operator
INSTALLING THE OPERATOR IMPORTANT! IDENTIFY YOUR DOOR TYPE FROM THOSE ILLUSTRATED BELOW AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR THAT TYPE OF DOOR 104367 104368 ONE PIECE DOOR SECTIONAL DOOR ONE PIECE DOOR ONE PIECE DOOR HORIZONTAL TRACK CURVED TRACK NO TRACK NO TRACK JAMB HARDWARE PIVOT HARDWARE JAMB HARDWARE... -
Page 8: Mounting The Front Bracket
INSTALLING THE OPERATOR FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET MUST BE INSTALLED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT (STUD) ON THE HEADER WALL. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN ENTRAPMENT, INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING REINFORCE HEADER USING 2 x 6 WOOD STUDS AND LAG SCREW OR ANGLE IRON AND LAG SCREWS AS NECESSARY (NOT PROVIDED). -
Page 9: Mounting The Power Head
INSTALLING THE OPERATOR STEP 4: Mount Power Head to Ceiling: Since there is such variety in ceiling structures, all the mounting possibilities for the Power Unit cannot be illustrated here. The main concern is mounting the Power Unit securely to the ceiling joists for operational strength, rigidity and safety. -
Page 10: Door Arm Installation
INSTALLING THE OPERATOR Step 8: Connecting Door Arm to Trolley (THIS IS FOR SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY - FOR ONE PIECE DOORS PROCEED TO STEP 10) The door arm assembly consists of the door arm tube section and door arm rod which are packaged separately. To assemble, screw the door arm rod into the the door arm tube in a clockwise direction approximately ten turns. -
Page 11: Connecting Electrical Power
INSTALLING THE OPERATOR 6” Step 10: Connecting the Door Arm to the Door - ONE PIECE Door DOORS (USING OPTIONAL ONE PIECE DOOR ARM ASSEMBLY) Brackets Attach door arm brackets to the top surface of the door on the center line. Reposition Open and Close limit stops so trolley stops in locations as shown. -
Page 12: Section D: Control & Auxiliary Equipment
CONTROL AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION OF A STANDARD WALL PUSH BUTTON OR DELUXE WALL STATION CONTROL A standard wall push button is included A CHILD OPERATING THE DOOR CONTROLS in your hardware package, an optional Deluxe Wall Station may be purchased RISKS INJURY —... -
Page 13: Safe Finish™ Photosystem Installation
CONTROL AND AUXILIARY EQUIIPMENT SAFE FINISH™ PHOTOSYSTEM INSTALLATION 12 Inches From Door Opening Identify which side of the garage door opening (if any) the sun is “likely” to shine #8 Hex into. As sunlight may cause undesirable operation, mount the sending unit (black 110052-1 Head button below the window) on the side of the door opening exposed most to the sun. -
Page 14: Remote Control
CONTROL AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION OF RADIO CONTROLS: The following instructions detail installation of Model 9931 Radio Controls. For other Radio models, see instructions packaged with product. TRANSMITTER: RECEIVER: The To gain access to Receiver Coding 104384 Transmitter Switches can be 104385 Coding Switches,... -
Page 15: Section E: Operation & Adjustments
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW WARNING ALL USER / SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! • NEVER let children operate or play with door controls. Keep the Remote Control away from children. -
Page 16: How The Door Moves When Activated
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS HOW THE DOOR MOVES WHEN THE OPENER IS ACTIVATED Always keep moving door in sight and away from people and objects until it is completely closed NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF A MOVING DOOR. IF THE DOOR IS... -
Page 17: Adjustments
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL THREE FUNCTION DELUXE WALL STATION When the Wall Station is connected to the operator per instructions supplied with the wall station, it will provide the following features: 1. “OFF-ON” will prevent inadvertent operation of the door from any other push button, radio or keyless entry device. It will also as additional protection from unwanted operation during absence of the owner. -
Page 18: Setting The Close Limit
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS Adjustment #3: Setting Door Close Limit 9”to10” Confirm trolley close position 9” to 10” between the inside face of the door and the point where the door arm connects to the trolley (see illustration). Trolley If adjustment of the close trolley position is necessary, activate the opener and (Close Limit Position) move the trolley 12”... -
Page 19: Photoelectric Obstruction Test
OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS Adjustment #5: Alignment and Initial Test of Safe Finish Photosystem A. Keep a portable transmitter with you to control the garage door opener. The red light on the receiver unit should now be on. If not, recheck that the mounting screws are tight then, if necessary, align the photosystem by slightly bending the wall bracket until proper operation is obtained. -
Page 20: Safe Finish Wiring Diagram
SAFE FINISH WIRING DIAGRAM / MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SAFE FINISH PHOTOSYSTEM WIRING - SERIES AC9000 109985 MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OPENER Once a Month: 1. Test for reversal on a 1-1/2 inch high object or a 2 x 4 board laid flat on the floor (see “Important Test: Opener Obstruction Sensing Feature”, page 18). -
Page 21: Installation Checklist
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST BEFORE PLACING DOOR OPERATOR IN REGULAR SERVICE, MAKE SURE THAT: 1. THE FRONT AND REAR MOUNTS FOR THE OPENER ARE SOUND AND SECURE AND THE RAIL IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY ABOVE THE HIGH ARC OF THE DOOR, AND THAT THE OPENER IS POSITIONED OVER THE DOOR ACTION CENTERLINE. 2. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE USE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE WARNING AND RECTIFY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER. BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY SERVICE ON UNIT, DISCONNECT OPENER FROM POWER SUPPLY. YOUR GARAGE DOOR IS THE LARGEST MOVING OBJECT IN YOUR HOUSE, AND THE SPRINGS, PULLEYS, CABLES AND MOUNTING HARDWARE UTILIZED TO BALANCE ITS OPERATION ARE UNDER EXTREME TENSION AT ALL TIMES AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, EVEN DEATH, IF DISTURBED. -
Page 23: Parts Breakdown And Listing
PARTS BREAKDOWN & LISTING Part # Description 109874 Frame 260587 Motor,1/3HP,AOS F42C55A29 260584 Motor,1/2HP,AOS F42C56A29 109938 Motor Control Board 005320 Power Supply Cord 260572 Capacitor,43-52 MFD,250V 260570 Capacitor,53-64 MFD,250V 109948 Wire Harness, Low Voltage 109947 Wire Harness,High Voltage 109845 Lamp Socket 220981 Light Diffuser 157149... -
Page 24: Warranty Information
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Allstar warrants its AC9000 Series Challenger residential vehicular garage door operators as follows: A. The drive train to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for: Models AC9300/AC9500/ACJ9500: for 10 years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. The drive train includes the motor, rails, frame and chain.