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GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Series WD822K
1/2 HP
For Residential Use Only
Owner's Manual
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Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
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Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System
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properly aligned.
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Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
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The model number label is located on the left side panel of your opener.
The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
www.chamberlaingroup.com
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  • Page 1 The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.chamberlaingroup.com ® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Series WD822K 1/2 HP For Residential Use Only Owner’s Manual Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Pages 2-7 Adjustment Pages 28-30 Safety symbol and signal word review ......2 Adjust the travel limits ..........28 Preparing your garage door ........3 Adjust the force ............29 Tools needed ...............3 Test the safety reversal system .........30 Planning ..............4-5 Test the Protector System ®...
  • Page 3: Preparing Your Garage Door

    Preparing your garage door WARNING Before you begin: To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: • Disable locks. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if CAUTION • Remove any ropes connected to garage door. garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An unbalanced garage door may not reverse when •...
  • Page 4: Planning

    Planning • Do you have an access door in addition to the garage door? If not, Model 7702CB Outside Quick Identify the type and height of your garage door. Release is required. See Accessories page. Survey your garage area to see if any of the •...
  • Page 5 Planning (Continued) WARNING ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS Without a properly working safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be • Generally, a one-piece door does not require CAUTION SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage reinforcement. If your door is lightweight, refer to door.
  • Page 6: Carton Inventory

    Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in one carton foam. Hardware for assembly and installation is which contains the motor unit and the parts illustrated shown on the next page. Save the carton and below. Note that accessories will depend on the packing material until installation and adjustment is model purchased.
  • Page 7: Hardware Inventory

    Hardware Inventory Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures. ASSEMBLY HARDWARE Hex Bolt Washered Bolt Carriage Bolt Spring /Trolley Nut (1) Master Link (2) 5/16"-18x7/8" (4) 5/16"-18x1/2" (2) 5/16"-18 (4) 1/4"-20x1/2" (12) (mounted in motor unit) Trolley Lock Washer Lock Nut...
  • Page 8: Assembly Pages

    ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Assemble the T-Rail and Attach the Belt Pulley Bracket To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE 1. Align the four T-rail sections on a flat surface Carriage Bolts exactly as shown.
  • Page 9: Install The Trolley

    ASSEMBLY STEP 2 Install the Trolley Trolley • As a temporary stop, insert a screwdriver into the hole in the front end of the T-rail. • Slide the trolley assembly along the rail to the screwdriver stop. NOTE: If trolley hits against any nuts on the T-rail, the bolts and nuts were attached from the wrong side and must be repositioned.
  • Page 10: Install The Belt And Set The Tension

    WARNING ASSEMBLY STEP 4 Install the Belt and Set the Tension To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers from moving garage door opener: CAUTION INSTALLING THE BELT • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener. 1. Drop the notched side of the trolley clip into the retaining slot on top of the trolley (Figure 1).
  • Page 11: Attach The Belt Cap Retainer

    WARNING ASSEMBLY STEP 5 Attach the Belt Cap Retainer To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers from moving garage door opener: CAUTION • Position the belt cap retainer over the motor unit • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating sprocket so the two holes in cap align with the two opener.
  • Page 12: Determine The Header Bracket Location

    INSTALLATION STEP 1 Finished Vertical Determine the Header Bracket Ceiling Centerline Location Header Structural Wall Supports WARNING WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to WARNING CAUTION structural support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might not reverse when required.
  • Page 13 ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK Unfinished 1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical Ceiling centerline of your garage door. Extend the line onto the header wall above door, as shown. Structural Supports Header Wall If headroom clearance is minimal, you can install Vertical Centerline the header bracket on the ceiling.
  • Page 14: Install The Header Bracket

    INSTALLATION STEP 2 Install the Header Bracket You can attach the header bracket either to the wall Wall Mounting Holes above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the instructions which will work best for your particular CEILING MOUNT ONLY The nail hole is for requirements.
  • Page 15: Attach The T-Rail To The 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 protective base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you’ll need help.
  • Page 16: Position The Opener

    WARNING CAUTION INSTALLATION STEP 4 Position the Opener To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door. Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated. SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK AVERTISSEMENT A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door-...
  • Page 17: Hang The Opener

    WARNING INSTALLATION STEP 5 Hang the Opener To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural Two representative installations are shown. Yours CAUTION supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled if installing any brackets into masonry.
  • Page 18: Install The Door Control

    WARNING WARNING WARNING CAUTION INSTALLATION STEP 6 Install the Door Control To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution: Locate door control within sight of the door at a • Be sure power is not connected BEFORE installing door minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot control.
  • Page 19: Install The Light Bulbs

    INSTALLATION STEP 7 100 Watt (Max) Install the Lights Standard Light Bulb • Press the release tabs on both sides of lens. Gently Release Tab rotate lens back and downward until the lens hinge is in the fully open position. Do not remove the lens.
  • Page 20: Electrical Requirements

    WARNING WARNING INSTALLATION STEP 9 Electrical Requirements To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire: WARNING CAUTION To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the • Be sure power is not connected to the opener, and opener at this time. disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door establish permanent wiring connection.
  • Page 21: Install The Protector System

    WARNING INSTALLATION STEP 10 Install The Protector System ® • Be sure power is not connected to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. CAUTION The safety reversing sensor must be connected • To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing and aligned correctly before the garage door garage door: opener will move in the down direction.
  • Page 22 INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Figure 1 DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) Be sure power to the opener is disconnected. Install and align the brackets so the sensors will face each other across the garage door, with the beam no Door higher than 6" above the floor. They may be installed Track in one of three ways, as follows.
  • Page 23 MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY SENSORS Figure 4 • Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot on each sensor. Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to Wing nut brackets, with lenses pointing toward each other across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket extension (Figure 4).
  • Page 24: Fasten The Door Bracket

    WARNING CAUTION INSTALLATION STEP 11 Fasten the Door Bracket To prevent damage to garage door, reinforce inside of door with angle iron both vertically and horizontally. Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below or on the following page. A horizontal reinforcement brace should be long Header enough to be secured to two or three vertical...
  • Page 25 ONE-PIECE DOORS Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on the previous page. They apply to one-piece doors also. • Center the door bracket on the top of the door, in line with the header bracket as shown. Mark either the left and right, or the top and bottom holes.
  • Page 26 INSTALLATION STEP 12 Inner Trolley Connect Door Arm to Trolley Outer Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on the following page. Clevis Pin SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY 5/16"x1" Ring • Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the Fastener emergency release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from the inner trolley.
  • Page 27: Connect The Door Arm To The Trolley

    ALL ONE-PIECE DOORS 1. Assemble the door arm: • Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections Door Ring Bracket together to the longest possible length (with a 2 Fastener Nuts or 3 hole overlap). Lock 5/16"-18 Washers • With the door closed, connect the straight door 5/16"...
  • Page 28: Adjustment Pages

    WARNING ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 Adjust the UP and DOWN Travel Without a properly installed safety reversal system, Limits persons (particularly small children) could be CAUTION SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage Limit adjustment settings regulate the points at which door.
  • Page 29: Adjust The Force

    WARNING ADJUSTMENT STEP 2 Adjust the Force Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be CAUTION Force adjustment controls are located on the right SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage panel of the motor unit. Force adjustment settings door.
  • Page 30: Test The Safety Reversal System

    WARNING ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 Test the Safety Reversal System Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be CAUTION SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage TEST door. • With the door fully open, place a one-inch board •...
  • Page 31: Operation Pages

    OPERATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: CAUTION 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND 8. If one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the INSTRUCTIONS. other control may also need adjustment. 2.
  • Page 32: Using The Wall-Mounted Door Control

    Using the Wall-Mounted To Open the Door Manually Door Control WARNING THE MULTI-FUNCTION DOOR CONTROL • To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from Press the push bar to open or close Push a falling garage door: the door. Press again to reverse the CAUTION –...
  • Page 33: Care Of Your Garage Door Opener

    Having a Problem? Care of Your Opener 1. The opener doesn't operate from either the LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENTS: Door Control or the remote control: Weather conditions may cause • Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp some minor changes in door into the outlet.
  • Page 34: Having A Problem

    Having a Problem? (Continued) 11. The door reverses for no apparent reason and opener lights blink for 5 seconds after 6. The garage door opens and closes by itself: reversing: • Be sure that all remote control push buttons are •...
  • Page 35: Programming Pages

    PROGRAMMING Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate with your hand-held remote control. The door will open and close when you press the large push button. Below are instructions for programming your opener to operate with additional Security✚ remote controls. To Add an Additional Hand-held Remote Control USING THE “LEARN”...
  • Page 36: To Add Or Change A Keyless Entry Pin

    To Add or Change a Keyless Entry PIN NOTE: Your new Keyless Entry must be programmed to operate your garage door opener. USING THE “LEARN” BUTTON USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION DOOR CONTROL 1. Press and release the “learn” NOTE: This method requires two people if the Keyless button on motor unit.
  • Page 37: Repair Parts Pages

    REPAIR PARTS Rail Assembly Parts PART DESCRIPTION 4A1008 Master link kit 41B3869-1 Complete trolley assembly 183B112 Rail braces (each) 183B111 T-rail – center sections (each) 183B113 T-rail – end sections (each) 41A5434-11 Full belt assembly 41B5424 Belt pulley bracket 83A11-2 Rail grease 41B4103 Tension assembly...
  • Page 38: Motor Unit Assembly Parts

    Motor Unit Assembly Parts (Down) LIMIT SWITCH ASSY. Brown Contact Wire Grey Wire Drive Gear Center Limit (Up) Yellow Contact Contact Wire PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 41C4842 Universal replacement motor & 41A4371 Belt cap retainer bracket assembly, Complete with: 41A4885-5 Gear and sprocket assy., Motor, worm, bracket, bearing...
  • Page 39: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES 953CB SECURITY✚ Multi-Function Outside Quick Release: 7702CB Remote Control: Required for a garage with NO Includes visor clip. access door. 8 Foot Rail Extension Kit: 935CB Motion Detecting Control Panel: 8706CB To allow an 8 foot door to open fully. Multi-function door control with motion sensor that automatically turns opener lights on for 5 minutes...
  • Page 40: Repair Parts And Service

    CHAMBERLAIN GARAGE DOOR OPENER ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product, for the residence in which this product is originally installed, that it will be free from any defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.

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