Chamberlain HD520EV User Manual

Chamberlain HD520EV User Manual

1/2 hp belt drive garage door opener

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1/2 hp Belt Drive
Garage Door Opener
Model HD520EV
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
■ 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
properly aligned.
■ Periodic checks of the garage door opener are required to ensure safe operation.
■ The model number label is located on the left side panel of your garage
door opener.
■ This garage door opener is compatible with MyQ
■ DO NOT enable the Timer-to-Close feature if you are installing the garage door
opener on a one-piece door. The Timer-to-Close is to be used ONLY with sectional
doors.
. .
®
is connected and
®
and Security✚ 2.0™ accessories.
Write down the following information
for future reference:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
CONTENTS
Preparation .............................. 1-4
Assembly ................................. 5-9
Installation ............................ 10-19
Install the Door Control ............. 20-21
®
...... 22-25
Power .................................. 26-27
Adjustments .......................... 28-30
Operation.................................. 31
Features ................................... 32
Door Control .......................... 33-34
Remote Control ...................... 34-35
To Erase the Memory .................... 35
Maintenance .............................. 36
Troubleshooting ...................... 37-38
Accessories ............................... 39
Warranty .................................. 40
Repair Parts .......................... 41-42
www.chamberlain.com
The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ■ DO NOT enable the Timer-to-Close feature if you are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door. The Timer-to-Close is to be used ONLY with sectional doors. Write down the following information for future reference: Serial Number: www.chamberlain.com The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Date of Purchase: 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196...
  • Page 2: Preparation

    Preparation Check the Door 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.
  • Page 3 Preparation Tools Needed Additional Items You May Need: Survey your garage area to see if you will need any of the following items: (2) 2X4 PIECES OF WOOD May be used to fasten the header bracket to the structural supports. Also used to position the garage door opener during installation and for testing the safety reversing sensors.
  • Page 4 Preparation Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in one carton which contains the motor unit and all parts illustrated below. Accessories vary depending on the garage door opener model purchased. Depending on your model, other accessories may be included with your garage door opener. Instructions for these accessories will be attached to the accessory and are not included in this manual.
  • Page 5: Hardware Inventory

    Preparation Hardware Inventory ASSEMBLY HARDWARE INSTALLATION HARDWARE Bolt Bolt Self-Threading Screw Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8" (4) 1/4"-20x1-3/4" 1/4"-14x5/8" (2) Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/2" Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4" Clevis Pin 5/16"x1" Threaded Shaft with Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" (4) Spring Carriage Bolt Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Trolley Nut 1/4"-20x1/2"...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    Assembly To garage STEP 1 Assemble the rail and install the trolley door opener (TO MOTOR UNIT) “U” Bracket To prevent INJURY from pinching, keep hands and fingers away from the joints while assembling the rail. Outer Trolley To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. The front rail has a cut out “window”...
  • Page 7 Assembly STEP 2 Fasten the rail to the motor unit Bolt Lock Nut “U” Bracket Bolt 1/4"-20x1-3/4" To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of the opener. 1. Insert a 1/4"-20x1-3/4" bolt into the cover protection bolt hole on the back end of the rail as Cover Protection shown.
  • Page 8 Assembly CORRECT STEP 3 Install the idler pulley Rail Tab 1. Lay the belt beside the rail, as shown. Grasp the end with the hooked trolley connector and pass approximately 12" (30 cm) of belt through the window. Keep the ribbed side toward the rail, and allow it to hang until Assembly Step 4.
  • Page 9 Assembly STEP 4 Install the belt Figure 1 1. Pull the belt around the idler pulley and toward the trolley. The ribbed side must contact the Trolley Connector pulley. 2. Hook the trolley connector into the retaining slot on the trolley as shown (Figure 1). Figure 2 3.
  • Page 10 Assembly STEP 6 Install the sprocket cover STEP 5 Tighten the belt 1. By hand, thread the spring trolley nut on the threaded shaft until it is finger tight against the trolley. Do not use any tools. Remove the screwdriver. 2.
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 9. Install wall-mounted garage door control: 2. Install garage door opener ONLY on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An within sight of the garage door.
  • Page 12 Installation OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT STEP 1 Determine the header bracket location Header Wall FOR HEADER BRACKET Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Structural Supports Unfinished Ceiling 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.
  • Page 13 Installation STEP 2 Install the header bracket OPTION B CEILING INSTALLATION You can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the 1. Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown. instructions which will work best for your particular requirements.
  • Page 14 Installation STEP 4 Position the garage door opener STEP 3 Attach the rail to the header bracket 1. 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 will need help. Have someone hold the opener To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.
  • Page 15 Installation 1. On finished ceilings, use the lag screws to attach a support bracket (not provided) to the structural STEP 5 Hang the garage door opener supports before installing the garage door opener. 2. Make sure the garage door opener is aligned with the header bracket. Measure the distance from each side of the garage door opener to the support bracket.
  • Page 16 Installation STEP 7 Attach the emergency release rope and handle STEP 6 Install the light bulbs To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the end panel or light socket: To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: Use ONLY A19 incandescent (100W maximum) or compact fluorescent (26W maximum) light If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is bulbs.
  • Page 17 Installation Metal or light weight doors using a vertical angle iron brace between the door panel support and STEP 8 Install the door bracket the door bracket: Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the two self threading screws. (Figure Alternately, use two 5/16"...
  • Page 18 Installation Header Wall STEP 8 Install the door bracket (continued) 2x4 Support (Finished Ceiling) OPTION B ONE-PIECE DOORS Header Bracket 1. Center the door bracket on the top of the door, in line with the header bracket as shown. 2. Mark either the left and right, or the top and bottom holes. Metal Doors: Door Bracket Drill 3/16"...
  • Page 19 Installation STEP 9 Connect the door arm to the trolley CORRECT INCORRECT Straight Installation will vary according to the garage door type. Follow the instructions which apply to your door. Straight Door Curved Door Arm Curved OPTION A SECTIONAL DOORS Door Door (Groove...
  • Page 20 Installation CORRECT STEP 9 Connect the door arm to the trolley (continued) INCORRECT OPTION B ONE-PIECE DOORS IMPORTANT: The groove on the straight door arm MUST face away from the curved door arm. Straight Door Straight 1. Close the door. Disconnect the trolley by pulling the emergency release handle. Door Arm 2.
  • Page 21: Install The Door Control

    GANG BOX ® up to 2 MyQ door controls. NOTE: Older Chamberlain door controls and third party products are not DRYWALL compatible. Install the door control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children Drywall Anchor 6-32x1"...
  • Page 22 Installation STEP 12 Attach the warning labels STEP 11 Wire the door control to the garage door opener 1. Attach the entrapment warning label on the wall near the door control with tacks or staples. HARDWARE 2. Attach the manual release/safety reverse test label in a visible location on the inside of the garage door.
  • Page 23: Install The Protector System

    Installation ® HARDWARE STEP 13 Install the Protector System Carriage Bolt Wing Nut 1/4"-20x1/2" 1/4"-20 Be sure power is NOT connected to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing The safety reversing sensors can be attached to the door track, the wall, or the floor. The sensors should sensor.
  • Page 24 Installation ® OPTION C STEP 13 Install the Protector System (continued) FLOOR INSTALLATION OPTION B WALL INSTALLATION Use an extension bracket (not provided) or wood block to raise the sensor bracket if needed. 1. Carefully measure the position of both sensor brackets so they will be the same distance from the If additional clearance is needed an extension bracket (not provided) or wood blocks can be used.
  • Page 25 Installation STEP 14 Wire the Safety Reversing Sensors Staple If your garage already has wires installed for the safety reversing sensors, proceed to page 25. HARDWARE Insulated Staple 7/16" (11 mm) (Not Shown) OPTION A INSTALLATION WITHOUT PRE-WIRING 1. Run the wire from both sensors to the garage door opener. Attach the wire to the wall and ceiling with the staples.
  • Page 26 Installation STEP 14 Wire the Safety Reversing Sensors (continued) Pre-installed Safety reversing OPTION B wires PRE-WIRED INSTALLATION 7/16" sensor wires (11 mm) 1. Cut the end of the safety reversing sensor wire, making sure there is enough wire to reach the pre-installed wires from the wall.
  • Page 27: Power

    Installation THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR CONNECTING POWER: STEP 15 Connect power OPTION A TYPICAL WIRING 1. Plug in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet. 2. DO NOT run garage door opener at this time. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire: Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit BEFORE OPTION B PERMANENT WIRING...
  • Page 28 Installation IF THE AMBER LED ON THE SENDING SENSOR IS NOT GLOWING: STEP 16 Aligning the safety reversing sensors 1. Make sure there is power to the garage door opener. The door will not close if the sensors have not been installed and aligned correctly. 2.
  • Page 29: Adjustments

    Adjustments One-Piece Doors Only Introduction When setting the UP travel for a one-piece door ensure that the door does not slant backwards when fully open (UP). If the door is slanted backwards this will cause unnecessary bucking and/or jerking when the door is opening or closing.
  • Page 30 Adjustments PROGRAMMING BUTTONS STEP 1 Program the Travel UP Button Adjustment Button Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. DOWN Button Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal system.
  • Page 31 Adjustments ® STEP 3 Test the Protector System STEP 2 Test the Safety Reversal System Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly small children) could be Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door.
  • Page 32: Operation

    Operation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 9. After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested. 2. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of children. NEVER permit children to operate 10.
  • Page 33: Features

    For added ® enabled accessories, see page 39. control over the light bulbs on your garage door opener, see page 33. NOTE: Older Chamberlain remote controls, door controls, and third party products are not compatible. ® Accessories MEMORY CAPACITY...
  • Page 34: Using Your Garage Door Opener

    Operation Using your Garage Door Opener MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL PANEL FEATURES The garage door opener can be activated through a wall-mounted door control, remote control, wireless PUSH BAR ® keyless entry or MyQ accessory. Press the push bar to open or close the door. When the door is closed and the garage door opener is activated the door will open.
  • Page 35: Remote Control

    The LOCK feature is designed to prevent activation of the garage door opener from remote controls Older Chamberlain remote controls are NOT compatible, see page 39 for compatible accessories. while still allowing activation from the door control and keyless entry. This feature is useful for added Programming can be done through the door control or the learn button the garage door opener.
  • Page 36: To Erase The Memory

    Operation Remote Control (continued) To Open the Door Manually PROGRAM A REMOTE CONTROL USING THE LEARN BUTTON 1. Locate the Learn Button. 2. Press and immediately release the Learn button. The Learn LED will glow steady for 30 seconds. Within 30 seconds... To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: 3.
  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Maintenance NOTICE: To complywith FCC and/or IndustryCanada (IC) rules, adjustment or modificationsof thistransceiver are prohibited. THERE Maintenance Schedule ARENO USER SERVICEABLEPARTS. Anychangesor modificationsnot expresslyapproved bythe partyresponsible for compliance could void the user'sauthorityto operate the equipment. EVERY MONTH Thisdevice complieswith Part 15 of the FCC rulesand IC RSS-210. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) thisdevice Manually operate door.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Diagnostic Chart Your garage door opener is programmed with self-diagnostic capabilities. The UP and DOWN arrows on the garage door opener flash the diagnostic codes. DIAGNOSTIC CODE SYMPTOM SOLUTION Up Arrow Down Arrow Flash(es) Flash(es) The garage door opener will not close and the light bulbs flash. Safety sensors are not installed, connected, or wires may be cut.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting DIAGNOSTIC CODE SYMPTOM SOLUTION Up Arrow Down Arrow Flash(es) Flash(es) Door is moving stops or reverses. Manually open and close the door. Check for binding or obstructions, such as a broken spring or door lock, correct as needed. If the door is binding or sticking contact a trained door systems technician. If door is not binding or sticking attempt to reprogram travel (refer to page 28).
  • Page 40: Accessories

    Extension Brackets: 953EV Remote Control: The Garage Door Opener Surge Required for a garage with NO (Optional) For safety reversing Works with ALL Chamberlain Protector is designed to protect access door. openers from 1993-present. sensor installation onto the Chamberlain garage door compatible.
  • Page 41: Warranty

    CHAMBERLAIN LIMITED WARRANTY ® The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the fi rst retail purchaser of this product, for the residence ® in which this product is originally installed, that it is free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for a specifi...
  • Page 42: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts Rail Assembly Parts Installation Parts Description Part Number Description Part Number Belt 41A5250 Curved Door Arm 178B35 Pulley 144C54 Door Bracket with Clevis 41A5047-1 Pin and Fastener Master Link 4A1008 Emergency Release Rope 41A2828 Rail 41A5665 and Handle Trolley Assembly 41C5141-1 Header Bracket with Clevis...
  • Page 43 Repair Parts Description Part Number Sprocket Cover 41A4371 Garage Door Opener Parts Gear and Sprocket 41A4885-5 End Panel with Light Socket 041A7760 Light Socket 41C279 Light Lens 41D7570 Capacitor 30B532 Capacitor Bracket 12A373 Travel Module 041D7742-7 Cover 041A7620-8 Receiver Logic Board 45ACT End Panel for Receiver Logic Board 41D7638...
  • Page 44 © 2014, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 114A4738 All Rights Reserved...

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