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Hardware Wholesalers, Inc.
Fort Wayne , Indiana
Model 4100DI -1/2HP
Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System
properly aligned.
Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
The model number label is located on the front end panel of your opener as
shown.
®
Garage Door Opener
Owner's Manual
For Residential Use Only
Model 5100-2DB 1/2HP
Complies with
UL 325
Regulations
effective
January 1, 1993.
Model 1100DI - 1/4HP
®
is connected and
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Summary of Contents for Do-it 5100-2DB
- Page 1 Fort Wayne , Indiana Garage Door Opener Owner’s Manual For Residential Use Only Model 5100-2DB 1/2HP Model 4100DI -1/2HP Model 1100DI - 1/4HP Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Contents Page A review of safety alert symbols.........2 Install the light and lens ..........19 You'll need tools............3 Attach manual release rope and handle .......19 Safety information regarding garage door locks Electrical requirements ..........20 and ropes ..............3 The Protector System ®... -
Page 3: You'll Need Tools
You'll Need Tools During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructions will call for hand tools shown below. Pencil Carpenter's Level Hack Saw Tape Measure Wire Cutters Drill Claw Hammer 3/16", 5/16" and 5/32" Drill Bits Pliers 1/2" and 7/16" Sockets Stepladder Screwdriver Adjustable End Wrench... -
Page 4: Illustration Of Sectional Door Installation
SECTIONAL Door Installation Before you begin, survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation. FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & fastening hardware is required. Horizontal and vertical reinforcement See page 17. is needed for lightweight garage doors Slack in Chain Tension (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with glass panels, etc.). -
Page 5: Illustration Of One-Piece Door Installation
One-Piece Door without Track ONE-PIECE Door Installation Before you begin, survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation. Header Wall Closed Position Cable Pulley Bracket Trolley Access Door Cable Header Bracket T-rail Door Bracket Manual Release... -
Page 6: Carton Inventory
Single-Function Multi-Function Visor Clip with (2) 6AB x 1-1/2" screws Remote Control Transmitter Control Panel Models 4100 & 1100 Model 5100-2DB (2) Model 5100-2DB Models 4100 & 1100 (1) 2 Conductor Bell Wire T-Rail White & White/Red Center Section (2) -
Page 7: Hardware Inventory
Separate all hardware from the packages in the rail carton and the opener carton, as shown below, for the assembly and installation procedures. Assembly Hardware Hex Screw Washered Screw Carriage Bolts 5/16" - 18 x 7/8" (3) 5/16" - 18 (5) 5/16"... -
Page 8: Assembly Section: Pages
Assembly Section: Pages 8 – 11 To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. Assembly Step 1 T-RAIL BACK Assemble the T-rail & Attach Cable Pulley (TO OPENER) Bracket the Cable Pulley Bracket •... -
Page 9: Install Trolley
Hardware Shown Assembly Step 2 Actual Size Install the Trolley on the T-rail Trolley • Attach the threaded shaft to the trolley with the Trolley Lock Washer lock washer and nuts as shown. 5/16" 5/16" - 18 Inner Nut 5/16" Lock Washer 5/16"... -
Page 10: Install Chain/Cable
Assembly Step 4 WARNING Install the Chain/Cable Serious injury can result if fingers become & Attach the Sprocket Cover entangled in moving opener sprocket. Attach sprocket cover securely. Never operate opener Dispensing Carton while your hand is near the opener sprocket. Leave Chain and Cable Figure 2 Inside Dispensing... -
Page 11: Tighten The Chain And Cable
Assembly Step 5 Tighten the Chain & Cable Lock Inner Nut Outer Nut Washer • Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the threaded shaft, away from the trolley. To Tighten Outer Nut • To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction shown. -
Page 12: Installation Section: Pages
Installation Section: Pages 12 – 27 Installation Step 1 WARNING Determine Header Bracket Location If the header bracket is not rigidly fastened to a Installation procedures vary according to structural support on the header wall or ceiling, garage door types. Follow the instructions the safety reverse system may not work properly which apply to your door. -
Page 13: One-Piece Door
ONE-PIECE Door Without Track Read the Safety Instructions on page 12. They also apply to doors without tracks. Unfinished Header Wall Ceiling Vertical Centerline • Close the door and mark the Structural inside vertical centerline of Support your garage door. Extend the line onto the header wall above door. -
Page 14: Install The Header Bracket
You can attach the header bracket either to the Installation Step 2 wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the instructions which will work best for Install the Header Bracket your particular requirements. Fasten the Header Bracket to the Wall •... -
Page 15: Attach The T-Rail To Header Bracket
Installation Step 3 Attach the T-rail to the Header Bracket • Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base. Header Wall If the door spring is in the way you'll need help. Header Have someone hold the opener securely on a Bracket... -
Page 16: Position The Opener
Installation Step 4 CAUTION Position the Opener To prevent damage to steel, aluminum, Follow instructions which apply to your door fiberglass or glass panel doors, do not rest the type as illustrated. opener on the door without using a 2x4. SECTIONAL Door &... -
Page 17: Hang The Opener
Installation Step 5 WARNING Hang the Opener The opener could fall and injure someone if it is not properly secured. Fasten the opener securely to structural supports of the garage. Two representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Fig. -
Page 18: Install The Door Control
If the label adhesive will not adhere to your garage wall surface (or becomes loose with time) use tacks Model 5100-2DB Only to secure the label alongside the door control. Multi-function Page 32 explains how to operate the opener using... -
Page 19: Install The Light And Lens
"Garage Door (Model Opener" bulb. 5100-2DB Lens Only) Guide Install the lens(es) (Model 5100-2DB and 4100DI) Lens • Slide lens into guides. Snap bottom tabs into lens slots. • Reverse the procedure to remove the lens. Lens... -
Page 20: Electrical Requirements
Installation Step 9 WARNING Electrical Requirements To prevent electrocution or fire, installation and wiring must be in compliance with local To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage electrical and building codes. door opener has a grounding type plug with a third Do NOT use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, grounding pin. -
Page 21: The Protector System
The Protector System ® Information you'll need before you begin the installation of the safety reversing sensor. The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door WARNING opener will move in the down direction. This is a required safety device and cannot be disabled. -
Page 22: Install The Safety Reversing Sensor
Installation Step 10 Install the Safety Reversing Sensor Figure 2 Figures 2 and 3 show assembly of brackets and Mounting Bracket With Square Holes "C" wrap based on the recommended installation of "C" Wrap the sensors on each side of the garage door as shown on page 21. - Page 23 • Center each sensor unit in a "C" wrap with lenses pointing toward each other across the door (see Figure 6 Figure 6). • Secure sensors with the hardware shown. Finger Wing "C" Wrap tighten the wing nut on the receiving eye to allow for final adjustment.
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Page 24: Fasten Door Bracket (Sectional Door)
Installation Step 11 CAUTION Fasten Door Bracket To prevent damage to steel, aluminum, Follow instructions which apply to your door fiberglass or glass panel doors, always reinforce type as illustrated below or on page 25. the inside of the door both vertically and horizontally with an angle iron. -
Page 25: Fasten Door Bracket (One-Piece Door)
All ONE-PIECE Door Installation Procedure Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on page 24. They apply to one-piece doors also. Header Wall Finished Ceiling 2x4 Support Horizontal and vertical Header reinforcement is needed for Bracket lightweight garage doors Door (fiberglass, aluminum, steel, Bracket... -
Page 26: Connect Door Arm To Trolley (Sectional Door)
Installation Step 12 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on page 27. SECTIONAL Doors Only Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the manual release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from the inner trolley. -
Page 27: Connect Door Arm To Trolley (One-Piece Door)
All ONE-PIECE Doors Door Assemble the Door Arm: Bracket Ring Fastener • Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections Nuts Lock 5/16"-18 together to the longest possible length (with a 2 or Washers 3 hole overlap). 5/16" Clevis Pin Straight •... -
Page 28: Adjustment Section: Pages
Adjustment Section: Pages 28 – 30 Adjustment Step 1 WARNING Adjust the UP and DOWN Limits Improper adjustment of the travel limits could Do not make any limit adjustments until the interfere with the proper operation of the safety safety reversing sensors are completely reverse system. -
Page 29: Force Adjustments
Adjustment Step 2 WARNING Adjust the Force Too much force on the door will interfere with the proper operation of the safety reverse system. The door might not reverse properly Force adjustment controls are located on the back when required and could seriously injure or panel of the opener. -
Page 30: Test The Protector System
Adjustment Step 3 WARNING Test The Protector System ® Without a properly working safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly children) could • Press the remote control push button to open the be seriously injured or killed if trapped by a door. closing garage door. -
Page 31: Operation Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not permit children either to operate or to play with the opener. Keep remote control in a location inaccessible to children. -
Page 32: Operation Of Your Opener
Operation of Your Opener Activate opener with any of the following: CAUTION • The Remote Control: (on the multi-function remote, hold the large push button down until the door starts to move). Weak or broken springs could allow an open •... -
Page 33: Receiver And Remote Control Programming
Receiver and Remote Control Programming NOTICE: To comply with FCC rules, adjustment or modifications of WARNING this receiver and/or transmitter are prohibited, except for changing the code setting or replacing the battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. Children operating or playing with a garage door opener can injure themselves or others. -
Page 34: Having A Problem
Having a Problem? Situation Probable Cause & Solution 1. Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light, The opener doesn't check the fuse box or the circuit breaker. (Some outlets are controlled by a wall switch.) operate from either the door control or 2. - Page 35 Having a Problem? (continued) Situation Probable Cause & Solution The door opens but 1. If the opener lights blink, check the safety reversing sensor. See page 23. won't close: 2. If the opener lights do not blink and it is a new installation, check the down force. See Adjustment Step 2, page 29.
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Page 36: Repair Parts, Rail Assembly
Repair Parts Rail Assembly Parts PART DESCRIPTION 1A995 Master link kit 41A3489 Complete trolley assembly 183B112 Rail braces (each) 183B111 T-rail – center sections (each) 183B113 T-rail – end sections (each) 41A3473 Chain and cable 41B2616 Cable pulley bracket assy. 83A4 Rail grease NOT SHOWN... -
Page 37: Repair Parts, Opener Assembly
Helical gear w/retainer 41A2826 Shaft bearing kit Grease 41A2822A Interrupter cup assy. 41A2817 Drive/worm gear kit w/grease 41A4252-6C Receiver logic board assy. (5100-2DB) Roll pins (2) 41A4252-7C Receiver logic board assy. (All other 41B4245 Line cord models) 143D100 End panel (Model 1100DI) -
Page 38: Accessories
Accessories Available For Your Opener Keyless Entry: Model 856DI Model 740DI Multi-Function Mini Remote Control: Enables homeowner to operate With key ring & Velcro fastening garage door opener from outside strip. by entering code on specially designed keyboard. Model 850DI 853CB Multi-Function Standard Size Single-Function Standard Size... -
Page 39: Index
INDEX Access Door/Outside Quick Release Accessory...................4, 5 Chain Tension ..............................4, 5, 11 Electrical Safety Warnings........................2, 20, 31 Garage Door Testing for balance, binding and sticking....................3, 28, 31 Determining high point of travel: Sectional Door ..............................12 One-Piece Door ..............................13 Disabling existing locks............................3, 11 Force Controls Adjustment Procedures ............................29 Problems that might require Force adjustments ..................34, 35... -
Page 40: How To Order Repair Parts
LIMITED WARRANTY ON MOTOR Model 5100-2DB: The motor is fully warranted for the lifetime of the product to the first-time purchaser. Model 4100DI: The motor is warranted to be free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 72 full months (6 years) from the date of purchase.
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