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Allstar LT 50 Installation And Owner's Manual

Commercial vehicular garage door operator for 10 ft and 12 ft high sectional doors and one piece doors with track
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INSTALLER: Place this manual in the plastic envelope provided and permanently
INSTALLATION AND
OWNER'S MANUAL
ALLSTAR LT 50
Commercial Vehicular Garage Door Operator
Model Number LT 50 for 10 FT and 12 FT High
Sectional Doors and One Piece Doors with Track.
110060
As of date of manufacture,
meets all ANSI/UL 325
Safety Requirements for
Vehicular Garage Door
Operators
attach to the wall near the pushbutton.
Serial #:
Date Installed:
Your Dealer:
READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE
INSTALLATION OR USE
1
110044
BY

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL ALLSTAR LT 50 Commercial Vehicular Garage Door Operator Model Number LT 50 for 10 FT and 12 FT High Sectional Doors and One Piece Doors with Track. 110060 Serial #: Date Installed:...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Features ... 3 Component Identification/Tools Required... 4 Section A: Assembly Instructions... 5 Section B: Installation Notes... 6 Section C: Installing the Operator ... 7 Identify Your Door Type ... 7 Mounting the Front Bracket ... 8 Mounting the Power Head...

  • Page 3: Product Features

    USE THIS EQUIPMENT FOR ANY OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED PURPOSE - OPERATING OVERHEAD GARAGE DOORS. The Model LT 50 drawbar operators are used in the following applications: -Restricted Duty, Limited Cycle Commercial installations only. -Rate of operation shall not exceed 6 cycles of openings and closings per hour, maximum of 40 cycles per day.

  • Page 4: Component Identification/Tools Required

    COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION POWER HEAD/DRIVE RAIL ASSEMBLY DOOR MANUAL RELEASE BRACKET BELL WIRE SPOOL (when supplied) 110045 OPENER HARDWARE TOOLS REQUIRED HACKSAW SOCKET WRENCH STEPLADDER 3/8” SOCKET 7/16” SOCKET WOOD BLOCK TAPE MEASURE TRANSMITTER OPTIONAL SENSOR ‘U’ BRACKET This door is operated by a limited duty operator.

  • Page 5: Section A: Assembly Instructions

    If Your Opener Is Supplied Fully Assembled, Please Disregard This Page. NOTE: The Rail/Chain Assembly is packaged separately from the Power Head Unit. The trolley, front idler/ tension adjustment assembly, chain, drive gear and limit cams are assembled to the Rail/Chain Assembly at the factory.

  • Page 6: Section B: Installation Notes

    IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES WARNING! WARNING : AN UNBALANCED DOOR OR THAT STICKS PREVENT SENSING WORKING PROPERLY, CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. ENSURE DOOR BALANCED AND ELIMINATE ANY STICKING OR BINDING PRIOR INSTALLATION OPERATOR. • A PROPERLY BALANCED DOOR WILL OPEN SLOWLY FROM A 3/4 OPEN POSITION, CLOSE SLOWLY FROM A 3/4 CLOSED POSITION, AND REMAIN STILL AT A 1/2 OPEN POSITION.

  • Page 7: Section C: Installing The Operator

    HIGH ARC OF DOOR TRAVEL DOOR TRACK JAMB HARD- WARE THE MODEL LT 50 CANNOT BE USED TO OPERATE THESE TYPES OF DOORS - CONTACT THE FACTORY FOR MORE INFORMATION. DO NOT ATTEMPT ADJUSTMENT. ONE PIECE DOOR NO TRACK PIVOT 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 REINFORCE HEADER USING 2 x 6 WOOD STUDS AND LAG SCREW OR ANGLE VERTICAL HORIZONTAL CENTERLINE...

  • Page 9: Mounting The Power Head

    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: Pushbutton Connection

    INSTALLING THE OPERATOR STEP Install a Rough Service maximum) firmly in the light socket. Light bulbs in Door Openers are subject to vibration during normal operation which may shorten their life spans. Rough Service bulbs, available at most hardware stores, are recommended.

  • Page 11: Installation

    OPTIONAL SAFE FINISH PHOTOSYSTEM INSTALLATION NOTE: Skip to Step 15 on Page 13 if not installing a Safe Finish Photosystem at this time. Identify which side of the garage door opening (if any) the sun is “likely” to shine into. As sunlight may cause undesirable operation, mount the sending unit (black button below the window) on the side of the door opening exposed most to the sun.

  • Page 12: Configuring The Motor Control Board For External Devices

    INSTALLING THE OPERATOR STEP 13: CONFIGURE MCB FOR SAFE FINISH OR ELECTRIC EDGE OPERATION If you have not installed a Safe Finish Photosystem or Electric Edge at this time proceed to Step 15 on Page 13. In order for your Safe Finish Photosystem or Electric Edge to work properly you must configure the motor control board to work with these devices.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Door Arm

    C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR Step 15: Connecting Door Arm to Trolley Activate opener to bring the trolley to the factory pre-set close limit. (See Illustration) 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 14: Testing The Sensitivity

    C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR AT THIS POINT PLUG CONNECT THE POWER TO THE OPERATOR. Step 17: Check the Setting - Door Close Limit 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). If adjustment of the close trolley position is necessary, activate the opener and move the trolley 12”...

  • Page 15: Section D: Auxiliary Equipment

    INSTALLATION OF RADIO CONTROLS: The following instructions detail installation of Model 9931 Radio Controls. For other Radio models, see instructions pack- aged with product. TRANSMITTER: To gain access to the Transmitter Coding Switches, remove the Battery Cover from the front of the Transmitter by slid- ing it toward the bot- tom of the Transmit-...

  • Page 16: Section E: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS DO NOT USE ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPENSATE FOR A POORLY WORKING DOOR. THIS WILL INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE REVERSING MECHANISM AND MAY Adjustment #1: Opening Travel Your opener is assembled at the factory with the trolley in the forward position with the open limit stops snapped in place on the chain, set for a standard door.

  • Page 17: Positive Mechanical Lock Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS / IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Adjustment #3: Obstruction Sensing (Closing Direction) cont. When the door comes into contact with a 2” x 4” laid flat on the garage floor and stops intends of reversing, move the close limit stop away from the power head unit. It is advised that you move the close limit stop one link at a time and run opener through another close cycle, until the door reverses when it comes into contact with the 2”...

  • Page 18: Section F: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO ACTIVATE THE OPENER Never let children operate or play with the door controls. Keep Remote Control Away for Children. Use any of the following devices: 1. The Remote Control Transmitter. Hold the push button down until the door starts to move, then release button. 2.

  • Page 19: How To Operate The Door Manually

    HOW TO OPERATE THE DOOR MANUALLY - MANUAL RELEASE DISCONNECT The door should be fully closed, if possible, before using the manual disconnect. Weak or broken springs could allow an open door to fall rapidly. Property damage or serious personal injury could result. Do not use the manual release handle to pull the door open or closed.

  • Page 20: Safe Finish Wiring Diagrams

    In some situations a pneumatic door reversing edge may be used to detect obstructions in order to to comply with code requirement IN ADDITION TO the installation of Allstar’s Safe Finish Photosystem. A pneumatic door edge will only work with the LT 50 operator if a Safe Finish Photosystem has been installed on the door and connected to the operator, and the motor control board configured for Safe Finish operation (see page 11 and 12).

  • Page 21: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE / INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 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 Step 19, page 14). If adjusting either the force or the limit of travel, retest the opener. Failure to adjust the opener may cause severe injury or death.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE USE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE AND RECTIFY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER. BEFORE WARNING 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

    Part # Description 282900 Rail Angle,Idler,R.H. 282899 Rail Angle,Idler,L.H. 198077 Trolley Assembly 221020 Trolley Wing Foot 220961 Nylon Button 252109 Chain Latch Assembly 009224 3 pc. Chain Master Link 009011 Chain (specify length) 160366 Limit Stop 220960 Rail Spacer Bracket 229865 Rail Stop w/Set Screws 252110...

  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    Allstar warrants its LT 50 Commercial Vehicular garage door operators to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. Contact your dealer to obtain service for your operator .

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