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Chamberlain GS400D Owner's Manual

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RESIDENTIAL GATE OPERATOR
Models GA400D and GA420D
For Residential Use Only
Owner's Manual
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Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
Periodic checks of the operator are required to ensure safe operation.
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The model number label is located inside the control box of your operator.
Serial #
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Installation Date
The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
www.chamberlain.com

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  • Page 1 The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.chamberlain.com RESIDENTIAL GATE OPERATOR Models GA400D and GA420D For Residential Use Only Owner’s Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! Periodic checks of the operator are required to ensure safe operation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 32-39 PROGRAMMING Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review Program Limits 32-36 Operator Specifications 37-38 Force/Timer To Close/Party Mode Controls Safety Installation Information To Add or Reprogram a Remote Control Carton Inventory Hardware Inventory 40-48 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Additional Items for Purchase Important Safety Information Tools Needed...

  • Page 3: Operator Specifications

    850 lbs. Travel Time 20 seconds typical Temperature -20 degC to +50 degC, -4 degF to 122 degF Contact Chamberlain Technical Support for applications below -20degC Main Supply (Control) Dedicated Circuit Does not have to be a dedicated circuit. See above for ratings.

  • Page 4: Safety Installation Information

    Safety Installation Information 1 READ and FOLLOW all instructions. 9. For an installation utilizing non-contact sensors (safety sensors), see product manual on the placement of 2. The gate operator is intended for use with Class I non-contact sensors (safety sensors) for each type of vehicular swing gates.
  • Page 5 12.Each gate operator is provided with two safety warning WARNING WARNING placards. The placards are to be installed on the front and back of the gate where they are plainly visible. The To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate: placards may be mounted using cable ties through the •...

  • Page 6: Carton Inventory

    Carton Inventory This operator comes with the hardware to install on a gate that pulls-to-open. If your application requires the gate to be pushed open, accessory kit 919GA is required. Gate Bracket Extension Bracket Post Bracket Model GA400D (1) Model GA400D (1) Model GA400D (1) Model GA420D (2) Model GA420D (2)

  • Page 7: Additional Items For Purchase

    Wood: Four #8 1-1/4" zinc plated wood screws. center/hardware stores, meet these specifications: Metal: Four #10-32x6" zinc plated machine screws with • Model 917GA or 918GA- Chamberlain nut and lock washers. Concrete, Brick, etc.: Four 1/4" x 1-3/4" masonry JUNCTION BOX screws.

  • Page 8: Preparation And Overview

    PREPARATION AND OVERVIEW WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH; one or more Single Gate Overview non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk of CAUTION entrapment or obstruction exists. Left-Hand Gate Warning Sign Hinge a u se a te a th at an ov e...

  • Page 9: Dual Gate Overview

    Dual Gate Overview Junction Box Extension Cable Warning Sign Gate Operator (Gate 2) Hinge PVC conduit (not provided) to protect the power cable a u se a th a te at an ov e vi n ay m In ju te m ga te R! Ga...

  • Page 10: Check Your Gate

    Check Your Gate Gate MUST be level. Remove ANY/ALL wheels from the bottom of gate. Gate MUST NOT hit or drag across ground. Gate MUST swing freely and be supported entirely by its hinges. Preparation and Overview...

  • Page 11: Gate Travel

    Gate Travel Determine how your gate is to be opened. Pull-to-Open Gate opens into the property. Bracket for Pull-To-Open installation is provided. Push-to-Open PUSH-TO-OPEN Gate opens away from the property. Accessory kit 919GA is required. Refer to the Push-To-Open kit for instructions. Preparation and Overview...

  • Page 12: Mounting Options

    Mounting Options Mounting locations vary depending on type and style of your gate. NOTES: • The top of operator must be mounted at least 10" up from ground. Environmental conditions should be considered at this time. • Not recommended for plastic or vinyl gates. Refer to Gate Manufacturer for recommendation and options. Recommended: = Gate post bracket mounting locations = Gate bracket mount locations...

  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION Attach Operator to Gate IDENTIFY HINGE TYPE The illustrations below show common gate hinges. There are many styles of hinges available. J-BOLT HINGE TOP VIEW Gate Post J-Bolt Hinge Point Gate Post J-Bolt Hinge Point BUTT HINGE Gate Post Butt Hinge Point Gate Post Butt Hinge Point...
  • Page 14 MEASURING AND MARKING FOR THE GATE BRACKET Before proceeding, begin with the gate in the fully closed position. There are two methods described to determine proper location of the post brackets: • Paper template (to be cut out) located on the back page of this manual. •...
  • Page 15 POSITION THE EXTENSION BRACKET TO POST BRACKET Assemble post bracket by placing the extension bracket on top of post bracket. Insert bolt through brackets. Insert lock washer and nut. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME. Left-Hand Gate Right-Hand Gate 3/8" Ribbed Neck Bolt 3/8"...
  • Page 16 REMOVE MOTOR ASSEMBLY Remove screws (4) and remove motor assembly. Set motor aside and place in clean, dry location. NOTE: Turn operator over to remove screws. Screws Motor DETERMINE MAXIMUM PISTON TRAVEL To ensure proper operation, it is essential to keep the piston from extending and retracting completely.
  • Page 17 ATTACH BRACKETS TO GATE OPERATOR Attach post bracket to gate operator using hex head shoulder bolt and lock nut with nylon insert. Attach gate bracket to operator using release pin and hairpin clip. Hex Head Shoulder Bolt Release Pin Post Bracket Gate Bracket Hairpin Clip Lock Nut with...
  • Page 18 CHECK PISTON TRAVEL Visually check the clearance. Holding the gate firmly, slowly walk the gate to the fully open position. Check for pinch points at the post mount area. Allow a minimum of 1/4" between the post bracket and operator. Adjust gate bracket if the piston marks are not visible in both the open and close direction.
  • Page 19 SECURE GATE BRACKET TO GATE Remove operator from brackets. Mark and drill holes in gate or reinforcement (if necessary) according to gate bracket mounting hardware. Secure gate bracket to gate using hardware (not provided). NOTE: The gate bracket can be secured to the gate using a welder (optional). 5/16"-18 U-Bolt Hex Nut Lock Washer...
  • Page 20 REATTACH MOTOR ASSEMBLY NOTE: Motor housing screws must Slide motor assembly onto arm and secure be fully tightened with screw heads Screws with screws (4). NOTE: Turn operator over recessed below housing surface. to re-install screws. Attach arm cover. If installing a second gate operator repeat Arm Cover Motor steps 1-12.

  • Page 21: Mount The Control Box

    Mount the Control Box Control box MUST be mounted within 5' of the gate operator. Mount control box as high as possible for best radio reception. OPEN THE CONTROL BOX Screws (4) Remove screws and open the control box. REMOVE CONTROL BOARD Coaxial Disconnect reset button, alarm and coaxial Connector...
  • Page 22 MOUNT CONTROL BOX Secure control box to mounting surface (post, wall, column, etc.) using appropriate hardware (not provided). Square Gate Post Wall Drywall Anchor U-Bolt (Not Provided) Screw INSTALL CONTROL BOARD Attach antenna. Reinstall batteries, control board, alarm, and reset button. Antenna Installation...

  • Page 23: Wiring

    WARNING WIRING WARNING 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 24 CONNECT OPERATOR TO CONTROL BOARD Extend operator cable and wires to GATE 1 connector and connect as shown. Tighten watertight connector nut. R223 CLOSE EDGE ALARM R2Ø7 Z2Ø R227 MAGLOCK OPEN EDGE/ PHOTO R224 Terminal blocks MAGLOCK LEARN XMITTER OPEN 10A 32V PHOTO 10A 32V...

  • Page 25: Connect Gate Operator (Gate 2) To Control Box (Model Ga420D Only)

    Connect Gate Operator (Gate 2) to Control Box (Model GA420D Only) C7Ø D1Ø GATE 1 LEARN OPEN CLOSE LIMITS LIMIT LIMIT GATE 2 Occasionally in dual gate installations, one gate would need to open first and close second. This would happen if there R9Ø...
  • Page 26 WARNING CONNECT SECOND OPERATOR TO CONTROL BOARD CAUTION CAUTION (MODEL GA420D ONLY) To AVOID damaging gas, power or other underground utility lines, Trench across driveway to bury the extension cable. contact underground utility locating companies BEFORE digging. Use PVC conduit to prevent damage to cables. Insert extension cable through watertight connector nut and through an available watertight connecter mounted in the control box.
  • Page 27 JUNCTION BOX The following items are required to complete the junction box installation: • 4 x 4 Junction Box with 3/4 NPT holes • Screws • PVC Conduit Open junction box by removing screws (4) and set aside. Mount junction box within 5' of second operator. Junction Box (not provided) Junction Box Cover...
  • Page 28 CONNECT WATERTIGHT CONNECTORS Route operator cable and extension cable through watertight connector nut and watertight connector. Insert cables and watertight connectors into the holes in the bottom of the junction box (not provided). Feed extension cable through PVC conduit and secure with connector nut. Junction Box (not provided) Operator Cable...

  • Page 29: Connect Indoor Transformer To Low Voltage Wire And Battery

    WARNING Connect Indoor Transformer to Low Voltage CAUTION CAUTION Wire and Battery To AVOID damaging gas, power or other underground utility lines, contact underground utility locating companies BEFORE digging. NOTES: • Calculated using NEC guidelines. Local codes and conditions must be reviewed for suitability of wire installation.
  • Page 30 CONNECT INDOOR TRANSFORMER TO CONTROL BOARD Insert wires from the indoor transformer through the bottom of the control box. Connect wires from the indoor transformer to AC PWR/SOLAR terminal located on the control board as shown. Plug indoor transformer into a dedicated outlet.
  • Page 31 CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons use ONLY Chamberlain part 922GA for replacement batteries. CONNECT BATTERIES The batteries are charged in circuit by using the transformer (provided). Locate the two white battery plugs on the left-hand side of the control box. Connect the plug from the battery to connector on the control board.

  • Page 32: Programming

    PROGRAMMING Program Limits The limits are internal settings that indicate to the control board when the gates are in the fully Open position and the fully Closed position for your specific installation. For proper functionality, the limits need to be learned during the installation process.
  • Page 33 Use the GATE 1 buttons to move gate to the desired OPEN position. When gate is in the desired position, press the OPEN EDGE/ LEARN LIMITS button again. Control board will make a ‘beep’ sound. DIAGNOSTIC GATE 1 CLOSE Use the GATE 1 buttons to move gate to the desired CLOSED position. When gate is in the desired closed position, press the LEARN LIMITS button again.
  • Page 34 SINGLE ARM RIGHT-HAND SIDE With the gate in the closed position, press the LEARN LIMITS button. The SET OPEN LIMIT LED will blink. NOTE: The “Learn Limits” mode can be exited at any time by pressing the RESET button. The mode will time-out automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity.
  • Page 35 DUAL GATE (LEFT-SIDE PRIMARY OPERATOR) NOTES: • If one gate is overlapping the other, the gate that is overlapping must be connected to GATE 1 so it will start moving before the other gate. • Gate 2 may need to be closed first if there is overlap or a gate lock is being used. •...
  • Page 36 DUAL GATE (RIGHT-SIDE PRIMARY OPERATOR) NOTES: • If one gate is overlapping the other, the gate that is overlapping must be connected to GATE 1 so it will start moving before the other gate. • Gate 2 may need to be closed first if there is overlap or a gate lock is being used. •...

  • Page 37: Force/Timer To Close/Party Mode Controls

    TIMER-TO-CLOSE (TTC) PROGRAMMING The Chamberlain Gate Access System can be set to automatically close after a specified time period after it has been opened, such as when a car has driven through to exit the property.
  • Page 38 OPEN EDGE/ R223 CLOSE EDGE ALARM R2Ø7 Z2Ø LEARN R227 XMITTER MAGLOCK PHOTO GATE 1 R224 TIMER TO FORCE OPEN PHOTO 10A 32V CLOSE GATE 1 D1Ø CLOSE DIAGNOSTIC PHOTO GATE 2 ACCESSORY POWER TIMER TO FORCE CLOSE R9Ø OVLD ACCESSORY CONTROL OVLD...

  • Page 39: To Add Or Reprogram A Remote Control

    To Add or Reprogram a Remote Control WARNING WARNING 1. Press LEARN XMITTER button and release (LED will To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a light up). moving gate or garage door: CAUTION • ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of children. 2.

  • Page 40: Operation And Maintenance

    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 5. Use the emergency release ONLY when the gate is not moving. 2. NEVER let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children.

  • Page 41: Manual Release

    Manual Release In case of a power failure, the operator can be disengaged from the gate. Follow the directions below to disconnect and reconnect the operator to the gate. RELEASE 1. Remove the hairpin clip and release pin that secures the gate bracket to the gate. 2.

  • Page 42: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram * Class 2 circuit 15 v maximum output 2. Close edge 3. Open edge/photo eye To protect against fire and electrocution: 4. Open photo eye • DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator. 5. Close photo eye For continued protection against fire: 6.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting ERROR CODE PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1 Blink Power ON Normal Operation 2 Blinks STOP not connected STOP is a normally closed input. Press the RESET button and make sure the STOP LED turns on. Check to make sure the jumper wire is connected between the COM and STOP input on the control board.
  • Page 44 ERROR CODE PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION 12 Blinks Watchdog • Cycle power. If problem persists, call technical support. Reset • If problem does not resolve itself by cycling power, a new board may be needed. 13 Blinks Gate 1 Out of Sync •...
  • Page 45 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION The arm moves but cannot • Arm does not extend or contract enough during travel. The arm piston must extend exit Learn Limits mode. and contract close to its full length to Learn Limits. Adjust the arm mounting so that Cannot learn limits.
  • Page 46 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Gate opens but does not • An open input is continuously activated. Check the open loop or vehicle probe to close. make sure they are clear of objects. Verify connections and operation for these devices. • Low battery. Measure the voltage across the battery. Voltage should be above 11.5Vdc.

  • Page 47: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts CONTROL BOX ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K1A6426 Control Board with Mounting Bracket K23-19380 Reset Switch K74-34392 Antenna 922GA Battery with Harness K204B0195 Indoor Transformer K29-20095-1 Alarm Not Shown K74-33975 Complete Control Box (without battery) K1A5747 Receiver Module - 315MHz K1A5747-2 Receiver Module - 390MHz (optional) NOTE: The fuse is a standard 20 Amp fuse that is...
  • Page 48 Repair Parts GATE OPERATOR ARM ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION K-041ADBL-0004 Arm Cover K-LA-6 Complete Arm Assembly Includes: Arm, Motor and Plastic Cover Not Shown K-DBL-0095SA Hardware Kit Includes: One Extension Bracket, One Gate Bracket, One Post Bracket and One Hardware Bag) 1 01-33859 Owner’s Manual 01-33859SP...

  • Page 49: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES 940D 953D 3-Button SECURITY✚ ® Remote Control: SECURITY✚ ® Keyless Entry: Includes visor clip. Enables homeowner to operate gate operator from outside by entering a four digit code on a specially designed keyboard. PRESS R ING 916GA Protector System ®...

  • Page 50: Warranty

    CHAMBERLAIN ONE 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 ONE year from the date of purchase. The proper operation of this product is dependent on your compliance with the instructions regarding installation, operation, maintenance and testing.

  • Page 52: Template For Post Bracket Mounting

    Template for Post Bracket Mounting © 2008, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 01-33859B All Rights Reserved...

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