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Raynor 8500WRGD Manual

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Wall Mount Wi-Fi
Install On Sectional Doors With Torsion Assemblies Only
This product is intended for installation only by trained garage door technicians. This product may
require adjustments to door springs and/or track configurations. This product is not intended for
use on low headroom tracks with outside pickup drum or garage doors utilizing extension springs.
• Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
• The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System
connected and properly aligned.
• Periodic checks of the garage door opener are required to ensure safe operation.
• The model number is located on the front cover of the opener.
• This garage door opener is ONLY compatible with MyQ
• Attach warning labels to the location indicated on label.
www.raynor.com
Raynor
1101 River Road
Dixon, IL 61021
®
Garage Door Opener
Model 8500WRGD
For Residential Use
and cable tension monitor are
®
and Security+ 2.0
®
accessories.
®

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  • Page 1 ® Wall Mount Wi-Fi Garage Door Opener Model 8500WRGD For Residential Use Install On Sectional Doors With Torsion Assemblies Only This product is intended for installation only by trained garage door technicians. This product may require adjustments to door springs and/or track configurations. This product is not intended for use on low headroom tracks with outside pickup drum or garage doors utilizing extension springs.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ® Attach the Emergency Release Rope Connect with Your Smartphone ....25 SERIAL NUMBER and Handle ..........10 Using the Door Control ....... 26 UNATTENDED OPERATION Install the Automatic Door Lock ....10 PROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION Attach the Cable Tension 893RGX Remote Control ......

  • Page 3: Planning

    Introduction Planning Survey your area to see if any of the conditions below apply to your installation. NOTE: Inspect the torsion bar while the Depending on your requirements, additional materials may be required. door is raised and lowered. It is important that there is no noticeable movement up THIS DOOR OPENER IS COMPATIBLE WITH: and down or left and right.

  • Page 4: Before You Connect With Your Smartphone

    Introduction Before You Connect with Your Smartphone Monitor and control your garage door from anywhere using the MyQ ® app. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: You will need: • Wi-Fi enabled smartphone, tablet or laptop • Broadband Internet Connection • Wi-Fi signal in the garage (2.4 Ghz, 802.11b/g/n required) •...

  • Page 5: Preparing Your Garage Door

    Introduction Preparing Your Garage Door BEFORE YOU BEGIN: To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is • Disable locks. out of balance. An unbalanced garage door may NOT reverse when required. •...

  • Page 6: Carton Inventory

    White and White/Red Automatic Garage Door Lock Model 841RGD with 2-Conductor White and White/Black Introduction Bell Wire with Connector NOTE: Older model 24V door locks Carton Inventory Collar with are incompatible Set Screws If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. The Protector System ®...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Assembly Attach the Collar to the Garage Door Opener To avoid installation diffi culties, do not run the garage door garage door opener until instructed to do so. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, the collar MUST be properly The garage door opener can be installed on either side of the door (see Planning section tightened.

  • Page 8: Attach Mounting Bracket To Garage Door Opener

    Assembly Attach Mounting Bracket to Garage Door Opener HARDWARE Loosely attach slotted side of mounting bracket to the same side of the garage door Screw opener as the collar, using screws provided. #10-32 (2) NOTE: Do not tighten screws until instructed. Socket Wrench Installation IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 9: Position And Mount The Garage Door Opener

    Installation Position and Mount the Garage Door Opener NOTE: For additional mounting options refer to the accessories page. Close the garage door completely. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: Slide the garage door opener onto the end of the torsion bar. If the torsion bar is too long or damaged, you may need to cut the torsion bar.

  • Page 10: Attach The Emergency Release Rope And Handle

    Installation Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle Insert one end of the emergency release rope through the handle. Make sure that To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY “NOTICE” is right side up. Secure with an overhand knot at least 1" (2.5 cm) from or DEATH from a falling garage door: the end of the rope to prevent slipping.

  • Page 11: Attach The Cable Tension Monitor (Required)

    Installation Attach the Cable Tension Monitor (Required) The cable tension monitor MUST be NOTE: The cable tension monitor is shipped for left side installation. It is recommended connected and properly installed before that the cable tension monitor be installed on the same side of the door as the door the garage door opener will move in the opener.

  • Page 12: Install The Door Control (Smart Control Panel)

    Your garage door opener is compatible with up to 2 Smart Control Panels or 4 of any BEFORE installing door control. other Security+ 2.0 ® door controls. NOTE: Older Raynor door controls and third party • Connect ONLY to 7-28 VOLT low voltage wires. products are not compatible.

  • Page 13: Install Myq Remote Led Light

    Installation IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • This portable luminaire has a polarized plug (one blade •. DO NOT alter the plug. is wider than the other) as a feature to reduce the risk of •.

  • Page 14: Install The Protector System

    Installation Install the Protector System ® The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door will move in the down direction. This is a required safety device and cannot be disabled. Be sure power is NOT connected to the garage door opener BEFORE installing IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR the safety reversing sensor.
  • Page 15 Installation INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is disconnected. Install and align the brackets so the safety reversing sensors will face each other across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the fl oor. Choose one of the following installations. OPTION A: Track Installation Slip the curved arms over the Door Track...
  • Page 16 Installation MOUNTING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS HARDWARE Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot on each sensor. Use wing nuts to fasten safety reversing sensors to brackets, with lenses pointing Carriage Bolt toward each other across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket 1/4"-20x1/2"...

  • Page 17: Connect Power

    Installation Connect Power To avoid installation diffi culties, do not run the garage door opener at this time. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fi re: To reduce the risk of electric shock, your • Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit garage door opener has a grounding type BEFORE removing cover to establish permanent wiring connection.
  • Page 18 Installation ENSURE THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS ARE ALIGNED The door will not close if the sensors have not been installed and aligned correctly. When the light beam is obstructed or misaligned while the door is closing, the door will reverse and the garage door opener lights will fl ash ten times. If the door is already open, it will not close.

  • Page 19: Install The Battery Backup

    Installation Install the Battery Backup When in Battery Backup mode, MyQ Smartphone Control and wireless MyQ devices ® ® To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY will be disabled. In battery backup mode, the automatic garage door lock will unlock to persons: when the garage door is opened, and will remain disabled until power is restored.

  • Page 20: Adjustment

    Adjustment Program the Travel Travel limits regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down. Without a properly installed safety While programming, the UP and DOWN buttons can be used to move the door as needed. reversal system, persons (particularly Press and hold the Adjustment Button until the UP Button begins to fl...

  • Page 21: Test The Safety Reversal System

    Adjustment Test the Safety Reversal System TEST Without a properly installed safety With the door fully open, place a 1-1/2 inch (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid fl at) on the reversal system, persons (particularly fl oor, centered under the garage door. small children) could be SERIOUSLY Press the remote control push button to close the door.

  • Page 22: Test Cable Tension Monitor

    Adjustment Test Cable Tension Monitor With the door fully closed, push on the front of the cable tension monitor. A click Roller should be heard. If there is no click, the roller may be hitting the jamb and not allowing the switch to detect slack in the cable. Make sure the cable tension monitor is mounted fl...

  • Page 23: 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 or play with garage 10.

  • Page 24: Using Your Garage Door Opener

    Operation Using Your Garage Door Opener FEATURES THE PROTECTOR SYSTEM ® (SAFETY LIGHTS REVERSING SENSORS) Your garage door opener is equipped with The garage door opener light will turn on features to provide you with greater control when the opener is initially plugged in; When properly connected and aligned, over your garage door operation.

  • Page 25: Connect With Your Smartphone

    Operation Connect With Your Smartphone The Wi-Fi ® Garage Door Opener is OPENER TO YOUR HOME WI-FI Definition compatible with up to 16 MyQ ® enabled NETWORK Blue Off - Wi-Fi is not turned on. accessories. Up to 10 devices can be paired ®...

  • Page 26: Using The Door Control

    Operation Using the Door Control SYNCHRONIZE THE DOOR CONTROL To synchronize the door control to the garage door opener, press the push bar until the garage door opener activates (it may take up to 3 presses). Test the door control by pressing the push bar, each press of the push bar will activate the garage door opener. Up to 2 Smart Control Panels ®...
  • Page 27 Operation SETUP The features on the door control can be programmed through a series of menus on the screen and the navigation buttons. Refer to the descriptions below. SCREEN The main screen displays the time, temperature, and current battery charge (if Navigation Buttons applicable) Set the time, choose 12 or 24 hour clock and...

  • Page 28: Programming

    Press the remote control button programmed in step 2 until the garage door opener light fl ashes or two clicks are heard. Visor Clip LEARN Button LEARN LED To program other types of remote controls or keyless entries see the instructions included with the device or visit Raynor.com.

  • Page 29: Remote Led Light

    Programming ® Program the MyQ Remote LED Light Your garage door opener remote light has already been programmed at the factory to operate with your opener. Any additional or replacement remote lights will need to be programmed. PROGRAM A DOOR OPENER TO THE MyQ ®...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Maintenance Care of Your Garage Door Opener MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVERY MONTH • Manually operate door. If it is unbalanced or binding, call a trained door systems technician. • Check to be sure door opens and closes fully. Adjust limits if necessary (see Adjustment Step 1).

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Diagnostic Chart UP Button Your garage door opener is programmed with self-diagnostic capabilities. The UP and DOWN arrows on the garage door opener fl ash the diagnostic codes. DOWN Button DIAGNOSTIC CODE SYMPTOM SOLUTION Up Arrow Down Arrow Flash(es) Flash(es) The garage door opener Safety sensors are not installed, connected or wires may be cut.

  • Page 32: Additional Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Additional Troubleshooting The garage door opener doesn't operate from either the door control or the remote control: • Does the garage door opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light, check the fuse box or the circuit breaker.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting Additional Troubleshooting (Continued) The garage door opener motor hums briefl y, then won't work: • The garage door springs may be broken. See above. • If the problem occurs on the fi rst operation of the garage door opener, door may be locked. Disable the power door lock. The garage door opener won't operate due to power failure: •...

  • Page 34: Repair Parts Installation Parts

    Repair Parts Installation Parts PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 041A4582 Emergency release rope and handle 041B6228 Mounting bracket assembly 041A5266-1 Safety reversing sensor brackets (2) 041B4494-1 2-Conductor bell wire - white and 041D8615 Collar with set screws white/red 041A6104 Cable tension monitor NOT SHOWN 041A5034...

  • Page 35: Garage Door Opener Assembly Parts

    This garage door opener WILL NOT work until the cable tension monitor and safety reversing sensors are properly installed and aligned. Address repair parts order to: For installation and service information call: Raynor ® Garage Doors 1-800-472-9667 1101 East River Road...

  • Page 36: Accessories

    Accessories MAX ACCESSORIES 827RGD 485LM ® Remote LED ® Compatible with Raynor garage door Battery Backup: Light: openers manufactured since 1993. Provides backup power Wireless light that can to the door opener. 877RGX program to the door The battery has enough...

  • Page 37: Warranty

    Warranty RAYNOR ® LIMITED WARRANTY ® Raynor (“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 c period of time as defi...
  • Page 38 Automatic Garage Door Opener Safety & Maintenance Guide Garage Door Opener Safety – An Automatic Decision A garage door is the largest moving object in the home. An improperly adjusted garage door and opener can exert deadly force when the door closes – which could lead to entrapment of children or adults and subsequent injury or death.
  • Page 39 Routine Maintenance Can Prevent Tragedies Make monthly inspection and testing of your garage door and opener system a part of your regular routine. Review your owner’s manual for both the door and door opener. If you don’t have the owner’s manuals, contact the manufacturer(s) and request a copy for your specifi...
  • Page 40 ® Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc. © 2017, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 114A5125 All Rights Reserved...

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