Having A Problem - B&D Econolift ML500 Installation Instructions Manual

Operation Of Your Opener
Your opener can be activated by any of the following devices:
• The Remote Control Transmitter. Hold the push button down until the
door starts to move.
• The Outside Keylock or Keyless Entry System (if you have installed
either of these accessories).
Opening the Door Manually:
Door should be fully closed if possible. Weak or broken springs could
allow an open door to fall rapidly.
Property damage or serious personal injury could result.
The door can be opened manually by pulling the release handle down.
To reconnect the door, activate the unit.
Do not use the manual release handle to pull the door open or
closed.
When the Opener is Activated by Remote:
1. If fully open, the door will close.
2. If closed, the door will open.
3. If opening or closing, the door will stop.
4. If partially open, the door will move in the opposite direction of last
travel.
5. If an obstruction is encountered while closing, the door will reverse
to the open position.
6. If an obstruction is encountered while opening, the door will reverse
for 1 second.
7. The optional IR Beams use an invisible beam which, when broken
by an obstruction, causes a closing door to open and prevents an
open door from closing. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for
homeowners with young children.
Allow a 15 minute cooling period after 5 continuous operations of the
opener. The opener light will turn on: 1. when opener is initially
plugged in; 2. when the power is interrupted; 3. when the opener is
activated. The light turns off automatically after 2-1/2 minutes. Bulb
size is 21 Watts maximum.
Care Of Your Opener
When properly installed, opener will provide high performance with a
minimum of maintenance. The opener does not require additional
lubrication.
Limit and Force Adjustments: These adjustments must be checked
and properly set when opener is installed. Only a screwdriver is
required to adjust the limits. Weather conditions may cause some
minor changes in the door operation, requiring some re-adjustments,
particularly during the first year of operation.
Refer to the Limit and Force Adjustments on page 2. Follow the
instructions carefully and repeat the safety reverse test after any
adjustment.
Remote Control Transmitter: Additional Remotes can be purchased
at any time for use in all vehicles using garage. Refer to
Accessories.The receiver must be programmed to operate with any
new Remote.
Remote Control Battery: The lithium batteries should produce power
for up to 5 years. If transmission range lessens, replace battery.
To Change Battery: Insert batteries positive side up. To replace cover,
snap shut along both sides. Do not dispose of the old battery with
household waste. Take batteries to a proper disposal center.
Maintenance Of Your Opener
Once a Month:
• Repeat safety reverse test. Make any necessary adjustments.
• Manually operate door. If it is unbalanced or binding, call for
professional garage door service.
• Check to be sure door opens and closes fully. Adjust Limits and/or
Force if necessary.
Twice a Year:
• Check chain tension. Disconnect Trolley first. Adjust if necessary.
Once a Year:
Oil door roller, bearings and hinges. The opener does not require
additional lubrication. Do not grease the door tracks.

HAVING A PROBLEM?

1. Opener doesn't operate from remote:
• Does the opener have electric power? Plug lamp into outlet. If it
doesn't light, check the fuse box or the circuit breaker.
• Have you disengaged all door locks? Review installation instruction
warning on page 1.
• Try a new battery.
• If you have two or more remotes and only one operates, review
receiver programming procedures in Step 21.
• Is there a build-up of ice or snow under door? The door may be
frozen to ground. Remove any obstruction.
• The garage door spring may be broken. Have it professionally
replaced.
2. Remote has short range:
• Is battery installed? Try a new one.
• Change the location of the remote control in the car.
• The metal garage door, foil-backed insulation or metal siding will
reduce the transmission range.
3. Door reverses for no apparent reason and opener lights don't
blink:
• Is something obstructing the door? Pull Manual Release Handle.
Operate door manually. If it is unbalance or binding, call for
professional garage door service.
• Reprogram the Force.
• Clear any ice or snow from garage floor area where garage door
closes.
• If door reverses in fully closed position, adjust the Close Limit.
Repeat safety reverse test after adjustment is complete.
The need for occasional adjustment of the Limit positions is normal.
Weather conditions in particular can affect door travel.
4. Door reverses for no apparent reason:
Check IR BEAMS (if you have installed this accessory). if the light
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is blinking, correct alignment.
5.
The garage door opens and closes by itself:
• (Keypad or Code Switch transmitters only) Is there a neighbor with
a garage door opener using the same code? Change your code.
• Make sure remote push button is not stuck in ON position.
6. Door does not close completely:
Adjust the Close Limit.
Repeat safety reverse test after any adjustment of door arm
length, or Close Limit.
7. Door opens but won't close:
• Check Photocells (if you have installed this accessory). If the light
is blinking, correct alignment.
Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is
complete.
8. Opener light does not turn on:
Replace light bulb (21 Watts maximum).
9. Opener light does not turn off:
Defective logic board.
10. Opener motor hums briefly, then won't work:
• Garage door springs are broken. Close door and use Manual
Release Rope and handle to disconnect Trolley. Open and close
door manually. A properly balanced door will stay in any point of
travel while being supported entirely by its springs. If it does not,
call for a professional garage door service to correct the problem.
• If problem occurs on first operation at opener, door may be locked.
Disable door lock.
11. Opener won't activate due to power failure:
• Pull Manual Release Handle to disconnect Trolley. Door can be
opened and closed manually. The next time opener is activated,
the Trolley will reconnect.
The Combo Access Device (if fitted) disconnects the
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Trolley from outside the garage in case of power
failure.
12. Door reverses after the force adjustment was completed.
• Watch rail if it bends or swings. If so, see point 13+14.
• Door is very heavy and/or in bad condition. Call for professional
garage door service.
13. Rail bends respectively rail swings a lot
• Use additional hanging brackets for the rail.
• Garage door is very heavy or in bad condition. Call for professional
garage door service.
14. Do I need to use the additional hanging brackets?
• Avoids bending or swinging of rail.
15. Opener light flares
• When the garage door is very heavy or isn't smooth running.
16. Opener overrides one of the limit switches
• Limit switches are not installed at the correct side of the rail and/or
in the location. See "Attach Limit Switch"
• A functional test of the rail contact (cable) can be made with a
simple household magnet.
• Check condition of cables for insulation damages
• Check if the magnet located inside the inner trolley is in place