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Series 4100 - 1/2 HP
(Includes Model 710C-2)
Please read this manual and the enclosd safety materials carefully!
Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System® is connected an
properly aligned.
Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
The model number label is located under the lens on the front end panel of
your opener.
Garage Door Opener
Owner's Manual
For Resident Use Only
Series 5100 - 1/2HP
(Includes Models 7200, 2610-437 & 2002012)
Series 3100 - 1/3HP
(Includes Models 2610-428
&2002011)
Series 3500 - 1/2HP
(Includes Model 2610 - 446)
Series 2100 - 1/3HP

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  • Page 1 Garage Door Opener Owner’s Manual For Resident Use Only Series 5100 - 1/2HP (Includes Models 7200, 2610-437 & 2002012) Series 3500 - 1/2HP Series 4100 - 1/2 HP Series 3100 - 1/3HP (Includes Model 2610 - 446) (Includes Model 710C-2) (Includes Models 2610-428 Series 2100 - 1/3HP &2002011)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Contents Page A review of safety alert symbols........2 Install the lights and lenses ........19 You'll need tools............3 Attach manual release rope and handle....19 Safety information regarding garage door locks Electrical requirements..........20 and ropes ..............3 The Protector System ® safety reversing Testing your garage door for sticking, binding sensor information..........21...
  • Page 3: You'll Need Tools

    You'll Need Tools During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructions will call for hand tools shown below. Pencil Carpenter's Level Hack Saw Tape Measure Wire Cutters Drill Claw Hammer 3/16", 5/16" and 5/32" Drill Bits Pliers 1/2" and 7/16" Sockets Stepladder Screwdriver Adjustable End Wrench...
  • Page 4: Illustration Of Sectional Door Installation

    SECTIONAL Door Installation Before you begin, survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation. FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & fastening hardware is required. Horizontal and vertical reinforcement See page 17. is needed for lightweight garage doors Slack in Chain Tension (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door is Normal When...
  • Page 5: Illustration Of One-Piece Door Installation

    One-Piece Door without Track ONE-PIECE Door Installation Before you begin, survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation. Header Wall Closed Position Cable Pulley Bracket Cable Trolley Access Door Header Bracket T-rail Door Bracket Manual...
  • Page 6: Carton Inventory

    Opener Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in one carton which contains all parts illustrated below. If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. Parts may be "stuck" in the foam. Hardware for assembly and installation is shown on page 7. Series 4100, 3500, 3100, 2100, 710 (1) Model Series 4100, 3500, Series 5100 (1)
  • Page 7: Hardware Inventory

    Group all hardware found in all packages contained in the rail and opener cartons into the three kits illustrated below. Assembly Hardware Kit 41A2848 Hex Screw Washered Screw Carriage Bolts 5/16"-18x7/8" (3) 5/16"-18x1/2" (2) 5/16"-18 (5) Master Link (2) 1/4"-20x1/2" (12) (mounted in opener) Trolley Lock Nut...
  • Page 8: Assembly Section: Pages

    Hex Screws Assembly Section: Pages 8 – 11 5/16"-18x7/8" To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. Assembly Step 1 Cable Pulley Bracket T-RAIL BACK Assemble the T-rail & (TO OPENER) Attach the Cable Pulley Bracket Square Carriage •...
  • Page 9: Install Trolley

    Hardware Shown Assembly Step 2 Actual Size Install the Trolley on the T-rail Trolley • Attach the trolley threaded shaft to the trolley with Lock Washer the lock washer and nuts as shown. Trolley Lock Washer 5/16" 5/16" 5/16" -18 5/16"-18 Inner Nut 5/16"...
  • Page 10: Install Chain/Cable

    Master stall Chain & Cable Figure 1 Cable Link Bar Pulley Chamberlain '92 Master Link Procedure: 8/22/90 - 3/6/92 Push pins of master link bar through Install Chain & Cable In This Direction cable loop and hole in front end of trolley.
  • Page 11: Tighten The Chain And Cable

    Assembly Step 5 Tighten the Chain & Cable • Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the Lock Inner Nut Outer Nut Washer trolley threaded shaft, away from the trolley. To Tighten • To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction Outer Nut shown.
  • Page 12: Installation Section: Pages

    Installation Section: Pages 12 – 27 Installation Step 1 WARNING Determine Header Bracket Location If the header bracket is not rigidly fastened to Installation procedures vary according to garage a structural support on the header wall or door types. Follow the instructions which apply to ceiling, the safety reverse system may not your door.
  • Page 13: One-Piece Door

    ONE-PIECE Door Without Track Read the Safety Instructions on page 12. They also apply to doors without tracks. Unfinished Header Wall Ceiling Vertical Centerline • Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of Structural Supports your garage door. Extend the line onto the header wall above door.
  • Page 14: Install The Header Bracket

    Installation Step 2 You can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to the Install the Header Bracket ceiling. Follow the instructions which will work best for your particular requirements. Fasten the Header Bracket to the Wall •...
  • Page 15: Attach The T-Rail To Header Bracket

    Installation Step 3 Attach the T-rail to the Header Bracket • Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a Header Wall protective base. Header If the door spring is in the way you'll need help. Bracket Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the T-rail to clear the...
  • Page 16: Position The Opener

    Installation Step 4 WARNING Position the Opener To prevent damage to steel, aluminum, Follow instructions which apply to your door type fiberglass or glass panel doors, do not rest the as illustrated. opener on the door without using a 2x4. SECTIONAL Door &...
  • Page 17: Hang The Opener

    Installation Step 5 WARNING Hang the Opener The opener could fall and injure someone if it is not properly secured. Fasten the opener securely to structural supports of the garage. Two representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled, Figure 1, to provide rigid support.
  • Page 18: Install The Door Control

    Installation Step 6 WARNING Install the Door Control Children operating or playing with a garage door opener can injure themselves or others. • Strip 1/4" of insulation from one end of the bell The garage door could close and cause wire;...
  • Page 19: Install The Lights And Lenses

    (Series 5100 Figure 1 Installation Step 7 Only) Install the Light(s) and the Lens(es) Lens Guide Install the Light(s) • Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in (each) Lens socket. The light(s) will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected.
  • Page 20: Electrical Requirements

    Installation Step 9 WARNING Electrical Requirements To prevent electrocution or fire, installation and wiring must be in compliance with local electrical and building codes. Do NOT use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change the plug in any way to make it fit To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage your outlet.
  • Page 21: The Protector System

    The Protector System ® Information you'll need before you begin the installation of the safety reversing sensor. WARNING The safety reversing sensor must be connected Without a properly working safety reversing and aligned correctly before the garage door sensor, persons (particularly children) could opener will move in the down direction.
  • Page 22: Install The Safety Reversing Sensor

    Installation Step 10 Install the Safety Reversing Sensor Mounting Bracket Figures 2 and 3 show assembly of brackets and "C" Figure 2 With Square Holes wrap based on the recommended installation of the "C" Wrap sensors as shown on page 21. However, Figures 4 and 5 are variations which may fit your installation requirements better.
  • Page 23 Figure 6 • Insert the wire connector into each Safety Sensor sensor and push until you hear a Tab should be click, Figure 6. The white tab on the flush with back sensor should be flush with the back of connector of the connector.
  • Page 24: Fasten Door Bracket (Sectional Door)

    Installation Step 11 Door Bracket-Sectional CAUTION 6/96 Fasten Door Bracket To prevent damage to steel, aluminum, Follow instructions which apply to your door type fiberglass or glass panel doors, always as illustrated below or on page 25. reinforce the inside of the door both vertically and horizontally with an angle iron.
  • Page 25: Fasten Door Bracket (One-Piece Door)

    All ONE-PIECE Door Installation Procedure Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on page 24. They apply to one-piece doors also. Header Wall Finished Ceiling 2x4 Support Header Horizontal and vertical Bracket Door reinforcement is needed for Bracket lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, aluminum, steel,...
  • Page 26: Connect Door Arm To Trolley (Sectional Door)

    Installation Step 12 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on page 27. SECTIONAL Doors Only Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the manual release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from the inner trolley.
  • Page 27: Connect Door Arm To Trolley (One-Piece Door)

    All ONE-PIECE Doors Assemble the Door Arm: • Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections Door Ring Bracket together to the longest possible length (with a 2 or Fastener Nuts Lock 5/16"-18 3 hole overlap). Washers 5/16" • With the door closed, connect the straight door Straight Clevis Pin Door Arm...
  • Page 28: Adjustment Section: Pages

    Adjustment Section: Pages 28 – 30 Adjustment Step 1 WARNING Adjust the UP and DOWN Limits Improper adjustment of the travel limits will Do not make any limit adjustments until the interfere with the proper operation of the safety reversing sensors are completely safety reverse system.
  • Page 29: Force Adjustments

    Adjustment Step 2 WARNING Adjust the Force Too much force on the door will interfere with the proper operation of the safety reverse system. The door might not reverse properly Force adjustment controls are located on the back when required and could seriously injure or kill panel of the opener.
  • Page 30: Test The Protector System

    Adjustment Step 3 WARNING Test The Protector System ® Without a properly working safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly children) could be seriously injured or killed if trapped by a closing • Press the remote control push button to open the garage door.
  • Page 31: Operation Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not permit children either to operate or to play with the opener. Keep remote control in a location inaccessible to children.
  • Page 32: Operation Of Your Opener

    Operation of Your Opener Activate opener with any of the following devices: WARNING • The Remote Control: Hold the push button down until the door starts to move. • The Door Control: Hold the push bar or button Weak or broken springs could allow an open down until the door starts to move.
  • Page 33: Receiver And Remote Control Programming

    Receiver and Remote Control Programming To comply with FCC rules, adjustment or modifications of this WARNING receiver and/or transmitter are prohibited, except for changing the code setting or replacing the battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. Children operating or playing with a garage door opener can injure themselves or others.
  • Page 34: Having A Problem

    Having a Problem? Situation Probable Cause & Solution 1. Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light, The opener doesn't check the fuse box or the circuit breaker. (Some outlets are controlled by a wall switch.) operate from either the Door Control or 2.
  • Page 35 Having a Problem? (continued) Situation Probable Cause & Solution The door opens but 1. If the opener lights blink, check the safety reversing sensor. See page 23. won't close: 2. If the opener lights do not blink and it is a new installation, check the down force. See Adjustment Step 2, page 29.
  • Page 36: Repair Parts, Rail Assembly

    Repair Parts Rail Assembly Parts PART DESCRIPTION 1A995 Master link kit 41A3489 Complete trolley assembly 183B112 Rail braces (each) 183B111 T-rail – center sections (each) 183B113 T-rail – end sections (each) 41A3473 Chain & cable in dispensing carton 41B2616 Cable pulley bracket assembly 83A4 Rail Grease NOT SHOWN...
  • Page 37: Repair Parts, Opener Assembly

    Repair Parts Opener Assembly Parts (Series 3500 & 2100) (Series 5100) (Series 5100, 4100, & 3100) (Series 5100) (All other series) (Down) LIMIT SWITCH ASSY. Contact Brown Wire Grey Wire Drive Gear Center Limit (Up) Yellow Contact Contact Wire PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 38: Accessories

    Accessories Available for your Opener 7702C Outside Quick Release: 850C Single-Function Standard Size Remote Control: Required for a garage with NO access door. Includes visor clip. 760C Outside Keylock: 853C Multi-Function Standard Size Remote Control: Opens the garage door automatically Includes visor clip.
  • Page 39: Index

    CHAMBERLAIN GARAGE DOOR OPENER ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product that it is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. The proper operation of this product is dependent on your compliance with the Owner’s Manual instructions regarding installation,...

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