Having A Problem - Chamberlain Security+ 1215EM FS2 Owner's Manual

Care of Your Opener
LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENTS
Weather conditions may cause some
minor changes in door operation
requiring some readjustments,
particularly during the first year of
operation.
Pages 29 and 30 refer to the limit
and force adjustments. Only a
screwdriver is required. Follow the
instructions carefully.
Repeat the safety reverse test
(page 31) after any adjustment of
limits or force.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Once a Month
• Manually operate door. If it is unbalanced or binding, call
a trained door systems technician.
• Check to be sure door opens & closes fully. Adjust limits
and/or force if necessary. (See pages 29 and 30.)
• Repeat the safety reverse test. Make any necessary
adjustments. (See page 31.)
Twice a Year
• Check chain tension. Disconnect trolley first. Adjust if
necessary. (See page 15.)
Once a Year
• Oil door rollers, bearings and hinges. The opener does
not require additional lubrication. Do not grease the door
tracks.
THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
• NEVER allow small children near batteries.
• If battery is swallowed, immediately notify doctor.
To reduce risk of fire, explosion or chemical burn:
• Replace ONLY with 3V2032 coin batteries.
• Do NOT recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
(212°F) or incinerate.
The lithium battery should
produce power for up to 5 years.
To replace battery, use the visor
clip or screwdriver blade to pry
open the case as shown. Insert
battery positive side up (+).
Dispose of old battery properly.
Replace the battery with only 3V2032 coin cell batteries.
NOTICE: To comply with FCC and/or Industry Canada (IC) rules, adjustment or modifications
of this receiver and/or transmitter are prohibited, except for changing the code setting or
replacing the battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Having a Problem?

1. The opener doesn't operate from either the Door
• Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into
LIMIT CONTROLS
(Left side panel)
• Have you disabled all door locks? Review installation
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• Is there a build-up of ice or snow under the door? The
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Kg
Kg
Open Force Close Force
• The garage door spring may be broken. Have it
FORCE CONTROLS
(Back panel)
• Repeated operation may have tripped the overload
2. Opener operates from the remote, but not from the
• Is the door control lit? If not, reverse the wires. If the
• Are the wiring connections correct? Review Installation
3. The door operates from the Door Control, but not
• Is the door push bar flashing? If your model has the
• Program the opener to match the remote control code.
4. The remote control has short range:
• Change the location of the remote control in your car.
• Check to be sure the antenna on the side or back panel
• Some installations may have shorter range due to a
5. Opener noise is disturbing in living quarters of
• If operational noise is a problem because of proximity of
6. The garage door opens and closes by itself:
Battery
positive
• Be sure that all remote control push buttons are off.
side up (+)
• Remove the bell wire from the door control terminals
• Clear memory and re-program all remote controls.
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Control or the remote control:
the outlet. If it doesn't light, check the fuse box or the
circuit breaker. (Some outlets are controlled by a wall
switch.)
instruction warnings on page 15.
door may be frozen to the ground. Remove any
restriction.
replaced.
protector in the motor. Wait 15 minutes and try again.
Door Control:
opener runs, check for a faulty wire connection at the
door control, a short under the staples, or a broken wire.
Step 6.
from the remote control:
Lock feature, make sure it is off.
(Refer to instructions on the motor unit panel.) Repeat
with all remotes.
of motor unit extends fully downward.
metal door, foil backed insulation, or metal garage
siding.
home:
the opener to the living quarters, the Vibration Isolator
Kit 89LM can be installed. This kit was designed to
minimize vibration to the house and is easy to install.
and operate from the remote only. If this solves the
problem, the door control is faulty (replace), or there is
an intermittent short on the wire between the door
control and the motor unit.