Chamberlain Liftmaster LA405-24 Installation Manual
Chamberlain Liftmaster LA405-24 Installation Manual

Chamberlain Liftmaster LA405-24 Installation Manual

Linear actuator swing gate operator

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Linear Actuator
Swing Gate Operator
Installation Manual
Model # LA405-24
Doc 01-G0399
Rev A

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  • Page 1 Linear Actuator Swing Gate Operator Installation Manual Model # LA405-24 Doc 01-G0399 Rev A...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Product Information and Specs. _____________________________________________ 3 Mechanical _________________________________________________________________________ 3 Electrical, Line Connections ____________________________________________________________ 3 Electrical, Control Connections _________________________________________________________ 4 Preparations _____________________________________________________________ 5 Site Preparation ______________________________________________________________________ 5 Site Layout _________________________________________________________________________ 6 Mechanical _________________________________________________________________________ 7 Electrical ___________________________________________________________________________ 8 Operating Instructions ____________________________________________________ 12 Initial Test _________________________________________________________________________ 12...
  • Page 3: Product Information And Specs

    Product Information and Specs. Product Information and Specs. The LA405-24 electromechanical gate operator can be mounted onto any swing gate up to 12 feet wide. It is well equipped with a simple adjustable limit switch and a keyed emergency release.
  • Page 4: Electrical, Control Connections

    Adjustable decel. speed, motor speed, motor power, and slave delay time Electrical, Control Connections The Eurostyle type connectors used in the LA405-24 control accept (2) stripped 16 gauge wires. Dry contact control wires (no power) can fit more than (2) wires if smaller than 20 gauge wire is used.
  • Page 5: Preparations

    Preparations Preparations Site Preparation Using a licensed electrician, route power and control wires to the operator using appropriate conduit and wire for your local code. Ensure gate swings freely and is level. Controls should be mounted away from gate so people on the opposite side of the gate cannot reach through and start the gate (see Figure 3).
  • Page 6: Site Layout

    Preparations Site Layout NOTE: For push to open only – position plate F as shown in Figure 4. Plate F Push to Open Pull to Open (optional) (typical) 01-G0399F15 Figure 4 Doc 01-G0399 Rev A...
  • Page 7: Mechanical

    Installation Installation Mechanical Attach plate “F” to the post so it is halfway between the ground and the Refer to Figure 5. top of the gate. Slide Plate “F” into bracket “H” and secure with bolt “E” and nut “G”. When the gate is closed, attach plate “B”...
  • Page 8: Electrical

    Installation Electrical 1. The electrical installation must meet national and local codes and should be performed by a qualified electrician. 2. Read all manuals and safety instructions before beginning installation. 3. It is strongly recommended that safety equipment be used with this operator. 4.
  • Page 9 Installation LOCKING DEVICES – (ELECTRICAL DEAD BOLT) Locking devices may be used with the LA405-24 control panel. A 24V DC, 50W output is maintained for 3 seconds when an open command is given. The terminal connections are #15 and #16.
  • Page 10 Installation CONTROL CONNECTIONS For each actuator, run (2) wires, 5 to 25 feet long of 14 gauge wire for power. Use (3) wires 16 to 20 gauge for the controls. If using (2) actuators, use motor cables of the same length and gauge to ensure the motors run at the same speed.
  • Page 11 Installation Master or Slave Unit Control Single Unit Control Actuator Actuator (red) (red) (black) (black) (brown) (brown) (brown) (brown) (blue) (blue) 01-G0399F17 Figure 9 INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINAL FUNCTIONS 1. Common 12. 24 VAC Flasher Single Button 13. 24 VAC Courtesy Light 3.
  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Initial Test LIMIT SETTING AND ADJUSTMENT To adjust the limits of the gate, remove end cap “J” by removing two “K” allen screws. Adjust the close and open limit switches by turning the “L” nuts (10mm) as shown in Figure 10.
  • Page 13 Operating Instructions PROGRAMMING Dip Fix Settings (see Figure 13) 1) Dip Fix 1 (automatic closing): Unlatched turns on the timer to close 01-G0399F11 Figure 11 Latched turns off the timer to close 01-G0399F10 Figure 12 NOTE: If you use Timer to Close, it is strongly recommended that you use safety equipment.
  • Page 14: Functional Test

    Operating Instructions Potentiometer Adjustments (see Figure 13) To decrease, turn potentiometer counter-clockwise. To increase, turn potentiometer clockwise. 1) Power Control Controls the electronic power limiter. Adjust it so the gate runs smoothly but can be stopped by hand. 2) Cycle Speed Controls the speed of the motor.
  • Page 15: End User Instructions

    Technical assistance and parts are available to qualified and approved dealers. MANUAL OPERATION The LA405-24 has a simple manual release that allows the operator to be functional when there is no electricity. See Figure 14 and Figure 15. Figure 14 Move lock-cover until arrow is visible.
  • Page 16 Operating Instructions In order for the operator to run again, lower the small door and the first operation will restore the actuator. Move in direction of arrow Pull Press Insert and rotate 90 deg. Rotate to click 01-0399F23 Figure 15 Doc 01-G0399 Rev A...
  • Page 17: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Replacement Parts Illustrated Parts The only replacement parts available are referenced in Figure 16 and Table 2 below. G412HM 01-G0399F13 BW24ST 01-G0399F3 903004B24 01-G0399F1 Figure 16 REF. # PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. # PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION 23-9686080 Limit Switch 08-9686051...
  • Page 18: Warranty And Rga (Returned Goods Authorization)

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other right which vary from state to state. Any part, assembly, or product sold by LiftMaster, and that is still under warranty is eligible for return for credit. For proper credit to be applied, call customer service for an RGA number. This will track your claim and ensure that proper credit is issued.
  • Page 19: Service And Tech. Reference

    Make sure that the disconnect lever has been engaged. is running but gate does not move Operator still won’t run Call a qualified technician or LiftMaster. REQUIRED INFORMATION For best service, please have the following information: Operator model number Operator serial number...
  • Page 20 LiftMaster. This documentation contains information proprietary to LiftMaster and such information may not be distributed without the prior written consent of LiftMaster. The software and firmware included in the LiftMaster product as they relate to this documentation are also protected by copyright and contain information proprietary to LiftMaster.

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