Chamberlain LA400 Owner's Manual

Chamberlain LA400 Owner's Manual

Medium duty swing gate operator

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2 Y E A R W A R R A N T Y
Serial # Primary Arm
Serial # Secondary Arm
Serial # Box
Installation Date

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  • Page 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L M M O O D D E E L L L L A A 4 4 0 0 0 0 M M E E D D I I U U M M D D U U T T Y Y S S W W I I N N G G G G A A T T E E O O P P E E R R A A T T O O R R 2 Y E A R W A R R A N T Y Serial # Primary Arm Serial # Secondary Arm...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS WARNING Tools Needed for Installation ......2 Mechanical Carton Inventory .
  • Page 3: Carton Inventory

    Pull to Open Bracket Hardware Bag Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 X 1-1/2" MISCELLANEOUS Square Neck Carriage Bolt 3/8"-16 X 6" Linear Actuator Arm - Model LA400-1K (1) or 2 (LA400-2K) Hex Nut 3/8"-16 Warning Sign Hex Nut 5/16"-18 Battery Flat Washer 5/16"...
  • Page 4: Ul325 Classifications

    U L 3 2 5 M O D E L C L A S S I F I C A T I O N S The LA400 is intended for use with vehicular swing gates. The opener can be used in Class I, Class II and Class III applications.
  • Page 5: Safety Installation Information

    S A F E T Y I N S T A L L A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N 1. Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate systems are comprised of many component parts. The gate operator is only one component.
  • Page 6: Suggested Entrapment Protection Device Locations

    S U G G E S T E D E N T R A P M E N T P R O T E C T I O N D E V I C E L O C A T I O N S SWING GATE SYSTEM Telephone Entry System...
  • Page 7: Warnings And Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR SWING AND ORNAMENTAL "GRILL TYPE GATES" WARNING WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: • Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect CAUTION WARNING anyone who may come near a moving gate. •...
  • Page 8: Installation

    I N S T A L L A T I O N SINGLE GATE SETUP Post Bracket Assembly Warning Sign Antenna Gate Operator Control Box with Batteries 4-1/2' (1.4 m) Gate Bracket Earth Ground Power Cable Installation 12 gauge wire (Optional, PVC conduit (not included) See Page 13)
  • Page 9: Pull-To-Open Bracket Mounting Instructions

    PULL-TO-OPEN BRACKET MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The mounting illustrations represent a typical installation using the provided gate hardware. The gate opener may also be installed by welding it to the gate structure. For push-to-open installation order accessory kit 50-19503. 1. Place pull-to-open bracket on top of the post bracket. Insert Figure 1 Figure 2 3/8"...
  • Page 10: Push-To-Open Bracket Mounting Instructions (For Use With Accessory Kit 50-19503)

    5. Fasten gate bracket to the actuator side of the operator using Figure 5 pin. Swing operator to the desired open position (Figure 5). 6. Open gate to full open position (Do not exceed 100°). Adjust operator until it is level and position bracket against the cross member.
  • Page 11 4. Attach operator to gate post bracket by inserting push-to-open bracket into slot on the motor side of operator. Secure with pin (Figure 4). 5. Fasten gate bracket to the actuator side of the operator using pin. Swing operator to the desired closed position (Figure 4). 6.
  • Page 12: Control Box Mounting

    CONTROL BOX MOUNTING 1. Remove PCB and batteries. 2. Determine the spacing required for mounting and select the proper holes to be used for mounting (Figure 1). Mounting Post 3. Knockout plastic from holes using screw driver. Figure 2 4. Place box up against the mounting surface. Insert the screws through the mounting holes in back and secure in place (Figure 2).
  • Page 13: Wiring

    NING WARNING W I R I N G WARNING To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: • DO NOT install ANY wiring or attempt to run the operator without consulting the wiring diagram. We recommend that • ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the you install an optional reversing edge BEFORE proceeding with operator MUST not be performed until disconnecting the the control station installation.
  • Page 14: Control Wiring

    WARNING CONTROL WIRING CAUTION To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons, use ONLY R223 Chamberlain part #K74-30762 for replacement batteries. CLOSE EDGE Ø14GPØ89ØE ALARM Ø14LGØ89ØE Ø14SKØ89ØE R2Ø7 Z2Ø R227 MAGLOCK OPEN EDGE/ PHOTO R224 SAVE MAGLOCK LEARN SINGLE DUAL MODE...
  • Page 15: Basic Control Board Setup

    B A S I C C O N T R O L B O A R D S E T U P R223 CLOSE EDGE Ø14GPØ89ØE ALARM Ø14LGØ89ØE Ø14SKØ89ØE R2Ø7 Z2Ø R227 MAGLOCK OPEN EDGE/ PHOTO R224 SAVE MAGLOCK LEARN SINGLE DUAL MODE...
  • Page 16: Set Dip Switch For Gate Type

    SET DIP SWITCH FOR GATE TYPE 1. The Save switch must be set to the OFF position prior to setting or changing the switches. 2. Set switch to Single for single gate installation. For Dual (Gate 1 and 2) installation set switch on Dual. 3.
  • Page 17: Programming Remote

    COMPATIBLE REMOTES - 315MHz PROGRAMMING REMOTE 1. Press LEARN XMITTER button (LED will light up). Passport™ Remote Security✚ ® Remotes 2. Press remote button, the LED will flash, alarm output will CPT13 370LM activate twice. CPT23 371LM 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all remotes are programmed CPT33 372LM (50 remotes maximum).
  • Page 18: Optional Control Devices

    OPTIONAL CONTROL DEVICES SBC (Single Button Control) Input (N/O) This input will command the gate to OPEN / STOP / CLOSE / STOP in sequence. Reset Control Input (N/O) The control box has a factory installed internal reset button. These terminals are intended for use with a single reset button EXIT LOOP that is installed within line of sight of the gate.
  • Page 19 Timer-to-Close if that feature has been enabled. Activating this input while the gate is opening will have no effect. Order part number LA400-BOX to enclose safety electronics. Terminal P8 – Open Safety Edge/Photo Eye If an Open Edge device or a Retro-Reflective Photo Eye has been...
  • Page 20 SAFETY ACCESSORIES FOR SECONDARY ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION The following devices are acceptable for Safety Accessories for secondary entrapment protection. These devices have been tested with the LA400 to meet the requirements of UL325 and UL991. PHOTO-ELECTRIC CONTROLS MODEL DESCRIPTION VOLTAGE CPS-LN4...
  • Page 21: Force And Timer To Close

    FORCE AND TIMER TO CLOSE FORCE CONTROL BI-PART DELAY TIMER TO CLOSE ENABLE Set the force control such that the unit will Set the BI-PART DELAY to Set the TIMER TO CLOSE to complete a full cycle of gate travel but will desired setting.
  • Page 22: Dip Switch Settings

    DIP SWITCH SETTINGS R223 CLOSE EDGE Ø14GPØ89ØE ALARM Ø14LGØ89ØE Ø14SKØ89ØE R2Ø7 Z2Ø R227 MAGLOCK OPEN EDGE/ PHOTO R224 SAVE SAVE MAGLOCK LEARN SINGLE DUAL MODE XMITTER OPEN EDGE MAGLOCK PHOTO 10A 32V PHOTO GATE 1 SINGLE DUAL MODE D1Ø EDGE CLOSE DIAGNOSTIC PHOTO...
  • Page 23: Operation And Maintenance

    After adjusting the maintenance. force or the limit of travel, retest the gate operator. 9. ALL maintenance MUST be performed by a LiftMaster Failure to adjust and retest the gate operator properly professional. can increase the risk of INJURY or DEATH.
  • Page 24: Battery Replacement

    WARNING WARNING WARNING CAUTION To avoid SERIOUS personal INJURY or DEATH from To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons, use ONLY electrocution, DISCONNECT electrical power to operator Chamberlain part #K74-30762 for replacement batteries. BEFORE proceeding. BATTERY REPLACEMENT 1.
  • Page 25: Accessories

    L A 4 0 0 S W I N G G A T E A C C E S S O R I E S Solar Panel Kit with battery box: SOLKIT12V 377LM SECURITY✚ Keyless Entry: ® Improved solar solution with battery box Enables homeowner to operate gate by entering (battery not included).
  • Page 26: Wiring Diagram

    W I R I N G D I A G R A M 1. ANTENNA INPUT 13. MAGLOCK/SOLENOID OUTPUT Flashing Strobe (optional) 2. CLOSE EDGE 14. FAULT ALARM OUTPUT Siren 3. OPEN EDGE/PHOTO EYE 15. BATTERY INPUT #1 (optional) 4. OPEN PHOTO EYE 16.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE ➤ Replace battery fuse. Use only 20A, ATC style fuse. 1) Battery fuse is blown. OPERATOR IS DEAD ➤ Check battery and transformer connections. 2) Battery or Run Transformer When power is supplied to connection is loose.
  • Page 28 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE ➤ If the Open and Close Limits are set within the ramp down distance of 1) Open and Close Limits are set too GATE RUNS TOO SLOW close together.
  • Page 29: Repair Parts

    R E P A I R P A R T S Refer to the parts lists below for replacement parts available for your operator. If optional modifications and/or accessories are included with your operator, certain components may be added or removed from these lists. CONTROL BOX LA400-CONT ITEM PART #...
  • Page 30: Repair Parts

    R E P A I R P A R T S ACTUATOR ARM KITS ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION 41ASWG-442SA Release Lever 41ASWG-438SA Motor with Limit Switch Harness 41ASWG-0014SA Rear Connector 41ASWG-489 Cable 24V with Connector Not Shown 41ASWG-0119 Release Key...
  • Page 31 O P E R A T O R N O T E S...
  • Page 32: Warranty Policy And Service

    W A R R A N T Y P O L I C Y A N D S E R V I C E LIFTMASTER ® TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Chamberlain Group, Inc. warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product, for the structure in which this product is originally installed, that it is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.

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