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PRODUCT MANUAL
WITH BATTERY BACKUP
BU250, BU850
beamlabs.io
REV0820

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  • Page 1 PRODUCT MANUAL WITH BATTERY BACKUP BU250, BU850 beamlabs.io REV0820...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before We Start Programming The Opener Congratulations on purchasing your beamUP garage ..........
  • Page 3: Carton Contents

    Three Button Standard Deluxe Screws Remote Remote Door Control Door Control Wireless Keypad 6 x Lag Screws 7 x Flange Nut BU250 BU850 (BU250) (BU850) (BU850) 1/4" x 5/8" 5/16" – 1/1/2" 1 x Self-Threading Wireless Door Screw 6 x Screws...
  • Page 4: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Measure door height. Check mounting Check your toolbox. Do locations. you have all the tools To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: Are additional needed? reinforcement material 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. 7.5 feet needed? (2.28 m)
  • Page 5: Preparation + Tools Needed

    PREPARE GARAGE DOOR FOR INSTALLATION TOOLS NEEDED DO NOT REUSE PARTS AND WIRING FROM AN OLD OPENER!!! Level BEFORE beginning installation: Adjustable Wrench 1. Disable locks and disengage Pencil trolley from current opener. 2. Perform the following door test to ensure your door is balanced and in good Step Ladder Screwdriver...
  • Page 6: Rail Assembly

    RAIL ASSEMBLY Look in the box for: Connect rails starting with the rail header segment. To apply additional force tap gently on the end of the connected rail segments with a rubber mallet or on padded flooring. Securely connected by applying force Rail –...
  • Page 7: Rail And Power Head Assembly

    RAIL AND POWER HEAD ASSEMBLY Look in the box for: Use garage door opener carton to assemble rail to power head. Use packing material as protective base for power head. Power Head Rail Bracket Insert rail-end segment into Insert clevis pin into rail Insert hitch pin into clevis pin bracket as shown.
  • Page 8: Trolley And Pulley Assembly

    TROLLEY AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY Look in the box for: Slide trolley onto the rail. Make sure the arrow on the trolley points toward the door. Trolley Insert pulley into the pulley Insert clevis pin through rail Insert hitch pin into clevis pin. Pulley slot.
  • Page 9: Installing Chain And Cable

    INSTALLING CABLE AND CHAIN (BU250) Look in the box for: Loosely attach trolley shaft with chain connector. 5 complete turns will be sufficient. Trolley Shaft/Chain Assembly Align end of chain around sprocket and extend chain Pull chain with box along the rail towards trolley and End of past chassis, approximately 7"...
  • Page 10 INSTALLING CABLE AND CHAIN (BU250) Bring cable and chain together and connect with master link. Check to make sure the chain is not twisted. If chain and cable are not close enough to connect with master link, loosen chain-to-cable connector to create more slack.
  • Page 11: Installing Belt

    INSTALLING BELT (BU850) Look in the box for: Loosely attach trolley shaft with belt connector. 5 complete turns will be sufficient. Trolley Shaft/Belt Assembly Pull trolley lock lever down to unlock. Insert screwdriver Pull belt along the rail towards power head and loop belt around the belt sprocket.
  • Page 12 INSTALLING BELT (BU850) Bring belt and trolley shaft together, check to make sure the belt is not twisted. Connect belt and trolley shaft with master link. If belt connector and trolley shaft are not close enough to connect with master link, loosen belt connector to create more slack.
  • Page 13 ATTACHING SPROCKET COVER Look in the box for: Attach sprocket cover to Fasten rear tab with flange nut Fasten front tab with self- power head. on top of steel chassis. threading screws to hole on top of rail bracket. Sprocket Cover Front Rear Tab Self-Threading Screw...
  • Page 14: Mounting Header Bracket

    MOUNTING HEADER BRACKET Mark the center line above the door with a pencil. Open door to the highest point of travel. Look in the box for: Mark the center line above the door with a pencil. Open door to the highest point of travel. Highest Header Bracket 2 x Lag Screws...
  • Page 15: Attaching Rail And Mounting Door Bracket

    ATTACHING RAIL AND MOUNTING DOOR BRACKET Look in the box for: Use garage door opener carton to support power Align header rail hole to header bracket hole. head. Rail header segment end should be pointing to header bracket. Hitch Pin Clevis Pin 5/16"...
  • Page 16: Mounting Power Head To Ceiling

    MOUNTING POWER HEAD TO CEILING Look in the box for: Lift power head onto ladder. Position and Angle Iron align power head with rail assembly to (not included) Structural 4 x Lag Screws 4 x Bolts Support centerline. Fully open door manually and 5/16"-18 x 1"...
  • Page 17: Attaching Door Arms

    ATTACHING DOOR ARMS Look in the box for: Curved Door Arm Straight Door Arm Close your garage door and Fasten straight door arm to Attach door arms with two disengage trolley. Fasten trolley with a 5/16" x 1" clevis 5/16" bolts and flange nuts. curved door arm to the door pin and secure with hitch pin.
  • Page 18: Emergency Release Handle

    INSTALLING EMERGENCY RELEASE HANDLE Look in the box for: * VERY IMPORTANT! * Emergency release handle must clear all vehicles. An emergency release handle set too low may get caught by the vehicle and cause damage to the opener. Measure from the floor to the top of your vehicle and set the emergency release handle above this measurement.
  • Page 19: Connecting Photo Eye Safety System

    CONNECTING PHOTO EYE SAFETY SYSTEM Look in the box for: Mount photo eyes using #12 x 1-1/4" screws provided. Run wire to power head. Use insulated staples to secure photo eye wires to wall and ceiling. Photos eyes 4 x Screws Alternative mounting location: should be no Take care not to puncture the wires while...
  • Page 20: Connecting Power And Aligning Photo Eye Safety System

    CONNECTING POWER AND ALIGNING PHOTO EYE SAFETY SYSTEM NOTICE: * DO NOT OPERATE OPENER AT THIS TIME * The garage door opener cannot be programmed For Permanent Wiring ONLY and will not close the door until photo eye safety Plug power head into a grounded outlet ONLY. If there system are installed and aligned.
  • Page 21: Connecting Standard Door Control

    CONNECTING STANDARD DOOR CONTROL (BU250) Look in the box for: 1. Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from wire and separate wires. Wire standard door control to Standard Door 2. Connect one wire to each of the two screws on the back of the 2 x Lag Screws opener as shown.
  • Page 22: Connecting Deluxe Door Control

    CONNECTING DELUXE DOOR CONTROL (BU850) Look in the box for: 1. Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from wire and separate wires. Wire deluxe door control to power Deluxe Door 2. Connect one wire to each of the two screws on the back of the 2 x Lag Screws head as shown.
  • Page 23: Before We Start Programming The Opener

    BEFORE WE START PROGRAMMING THE OPENER Before programming the garage door opener please ensure the following steps are completed: Door is fully closed. Photo eyes are aligned. Trolley shaft is engaged with trolley. Emitter Sensor Green LED ON Red LED ON Aligned Steady Red &...
  • Page 24: Travel Limit Adjustment - Up Limit

    TRAVEL LIMIT ADJUSTMENT - UP LIMIT NOTICE: Press and release “Limit” button, the green (UP) LED will illuminate. Press and hold the “Up” button until door Travel limits and auto force setting must be set for reaches desired open position. the opener to work.
  • Page 25: Travel Limit Adjustment - Down Limit

    TRAVEL LIMIT ADJUSTMENT - DOWN LIMIT NOTICE: Press and release “Limit” button twice, the red (DOWN) LED will illuminate. Press and hold the “Down” button Travel limits and auto force setting must be set for until door reaches desired close position. the opener to work.
  • Page 26: Setting The Force

    SETTING THE FORCE NOTICE: Once UP and DOWN limits are set, ensure both UP and Travel limits and auto force setting must be set for DOWN LEDs are illuminated. *if necessary toggle “Limit” the opener to work. All steps on pages 23-25 must button until both LEDs are illuminated* be followed.
  • Page 27: Final Adjustments And Testing

    FINAL ADJUSTMENTS AND TESTING NOTICE: Test the Safety Reversal System Travel limits and auto force setting must be set for Open door using Place a 1-1/2 inch (3.8cm) Use door control or remote to close door. the opener to work. All steps on pages 23-25 must door control.
  • Page 28: Handheld Remote Control

    BU850 programmed. indicating ready for *Additional buttons on remote programming. can be used to program 2 x flashes multiple beamUP garage door openers* 2 x beeps Beeps WARNING 30 sec Press and release LEARN To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: When battery of hand held •...
  • Page 29: Wireless Keypad

    PROGRAMMING WIRELESS KEYPAD (BU850) Look in the box for: 1. Press and release the “Learn” button. Enter your 2-6 digit PIN within "OK" LED will flash and beep 30 seconds and press the twice indicating code is set. 2. The “OK” LED will illuminate Wireless 2 x Lag Screws ENTER...
  • Page 30: Enabling/Disabling Motion Sensing

    MOTION ACTIVATED SECURITY LIGHTING (BU850) Look in the box for: Security lighting is activated Motion sensing is turned on To deactivate motion sensing: and remains on for 4.5 by default and will activate Press and hold “LIGHT" button Deluxe Door Control minutes when garage door security lighting when motion for 2 seconds.
  • Page 31: Battery Backup

    BATTERY BACK UP Battery and Status Indicator WARNING • 1. RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: Battery and Status • To reduce risk of battery explosion: 1. Battery Level DO NOT CRUSH For reference only, battery indication DO NOT SHORT may vary upon condition, always DO NOT INCINERATE place on opener to maintain constant DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 122°F/50°C...
  • Page 32: Battery Backup Maintenance

    BATTERY BACK UP MAINTENANCE Unscrew the front panel. Remove wires of BBU connector from the tab located at the top of the BBU holster. Unplug connector from the BBU . WARNING • 1. RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: • To reduce risk of battery explosion: DO NOT CRUSH DO NOT SHORT Plug the new BBU/cover connector.
  • Page 33: Beamup Smart Garage Door Controller

    INSTALLING THE SMART GARAGE DOOR CONTROLLER (BU850) Look in the box for: Installation and programming of your beamUP garage door opener is now complete. • Locate the beam Smart Garage Door Controller • Follow instructions in the Smart Garage Door Controller installation guide to add smart phone control to your beamUP garage door opener.
  • Page 34: Using Your Garage Door Opener

    USING YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER WARNING Activating the Opener To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND Controls Operation WARNINGS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND LABELS Momentary press large “ACTUATOR” button on the door control, the door •...
  • Page 35 USING YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER WARNING Door Status vs. Activation To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • Use emergency release to disconnect trolley Door Status Activation Using Door Control / Remote Control ONLY when the door is CLOSED to prevent unexpected rapid falling in case of a unbalanced / Door at fully open / close position Door will move to fully close / open position...
  • Page 36 USING YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER WARNING Courtesy Light / Buzzer Responses To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: Operation / Condition Courtesy Light / Buzzer Responses • Use emergency release to disconnect trolley ONLY when the door is CLOSED to prevent Opener is initially plugged-in (no travel limits stored UP and DOWN indicators blink 5 times unexpected rapid falling in case of a unbalanced /...
  • Page 37 USING YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER Manual Operation In case of a power failure or door obstruction, PULL EMERGENCY HANDLE to release door from opener. To Disengage Trolley for Manual Operation With door closed, pull down emergency handle to disengage position. Door can be raised / lowered manually. To Engage Trolley Pull the handle toward opener so that lever will flip up to engage position.
  • Page 38 USING YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER Using the Deluxe Door Control (ONLY after programming has been completed) Door – Press and release to open/close the door Light – Turns the courtesy light on/off Press and hold to activate/deactivate motion sensing security lighting Vacation Lock Unlock –...
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING NOTICE Problem Possible Cause / Solution Opener will not work until you set the travel limits and the auto force adjustment. You must follow all Opener does not close and beeps x 20 The photo eye may be obstructed, not properly aligned or steps located on pages 21-25 installed, check connection and alignment by referring to page 17.
  • Page 40 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause / Solution Opener is working properly but Replace LED cluster. courtesy light does not turn on Courtesy light does not turn off Replace logic board. Opener hums as trolley hits the 1. Disconnect trolley by using the emergency release. trolley stop 2.
  • Page 41: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Schedule Maintenance Once a month Door balance test, refer to page 3. Twice a year Safety reversal test, refer to page 25. Once a year Check cable/chain tension (refer to page 8 for adjustment if necessary). • Limit and Force adjustment may be necessary due to weather conditions.
  • Page 42: Warranty

    1. Garage Door Operators to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a (i) Batteries period of one (1) year from date of purchase. The model BU250 motor is to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5-years from the date of purchase. The model...
  • Page 43 WARRANTY 9. Subject only to the provisions of the Trade Practices Act and any legislation of the beamUP Service State or Territory wherein the operators of the Manufacturer have been sold or installed Owners are encouraged to register their product on www.beamlabs.io...
  • Page 44 (iv) Los controles remotos manuales y el alcance del receptor obra por un periodo de un (1) año de la fecha de compra. El motor del modelo BU250 responde por defectos de material y mano de obra por un periodo de cinco (5) años de 7.
  • Page 45 WARRANTY pérdidas por el uso o ganancias) por razones de retraso, materiales o mano de obra SERVICIO defectuosos o en falta, negligencia o cualquier acto, hecho o cosa realizada que el Se recomienda a los propietarios que registren su producto en www.beamlabs.io. fabricante permitida u omitida que se haga.
  • Page 46: Spare Parts

    SPARE PARTS BU250 BU850 PART # Name /Description Nombre/Descripción No. de parte RP-007 RP-007 Soporte Cabecero Header Bracket GUAT-022 GUAT-022 Soporte de la Puerta Door Bracket RP-008 RP-008 Bolsa Instalación/Manija de desconexión Harware Bag/ Emergency Emergencia &Cuerda Release Handle GUAT-024...
  • Page 47: Opener Assembly Parts

    OPENER ASSEMBLY PARTS BU250 BU850 PART # PART # Nombre/Descripción Name/Description No. de parte No. de parte RP-013 RP-013 Cubierta de la Rueda Dentada Sprocket/Pulley Cover RP-018 RP-018 Soporte de Riel Rail Bracket RP-025 Rueda Dentada Sprocket RP-034 Polea Pulley Chásis...

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