LA400 Manual
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LA400 & LA400-S MEDIUM DUTY SWING GATE OPERATOR OWNER'S MANUAL MeBtOoLaaxplrtC(giXooennLMatrl)ol Serial # Primary Arm Serial # Secondary Arm Serial # Control Box Installation Date The LA400 is intended for use with vehicular swing gates. The operator can be used in Class I, Class II and Class III applications. 2 YEAR WARRANTY Radio Receiver Built on Board 315 MHz
LA400 & LA400-S MEDIUM DUTY SWING GATE OPERATOR OWNER'S MANUAL MeBtOoLaaxplrtC(giXooennLMatrl)ol Serial # Primary Arm Serial # Secondary Arm Serial # Control Box Installation Date The LA400 is intended for use with vehicular swing gates. The operator can be used in Class I, Class II and Class III applications. 2 YEAR WARRANTY Radio Receiver Built on Board 315 MHz
LA400 Manual
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... (XLM) WIRING Connect the Gate Operator (Gate 1) to the Control Box Set the Bipart Delay (Model LA400-S Only) Connect the Gate Operator (Gate 2) to the Control Box (Model LA400-S Only) Junction Box (Model LA400-S Only) Connect Transformer to Control Board Earth Ground Rod Installation (Optional) Connect Batteries 1-6 1 2 3...Release Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Control Board Layout Wiring Diagram Diagnostic Codes Troubleshooting Chart REPAIR PARTS Control Box Gate Operator Arm How to Order Repair Parts WARRANTY POLICY ACCESSORIES TEMPLATE SAFETY » SAFETY SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORD REVIEW ...
... (XLM) WIRING Connect the Gate Operator (Gate 1) to the Control Box Set the Bipart Delay (Model LA400-S Only) Connect the Gate Operator (Gate 2) to the Control Box (Model LA400-S Only) Junction Box (Model LA400-S Only) Connect Transformer to Control Board Earth Ground Rod Installation (Optional) Connect Batteries 1-6 1 2 3...Release Maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Control Board Layout Wiring Diagram Diagnostic Codes Troubleshooting Chart REPAIR PARTS Control Box Gate Operator Arm How to Order Repair Parts WARRANTY POLICY ACCESSORIES TEMPLATE SAFETY » SAFETY SYMBOL AND SIGNAL WORD REVIEW ...
LA400 Manual
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...I A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in audio alarm. RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR I CLASS II CLASS III Swing & Gate Barrier (Arm) Operator Primary Type A A, B1 or B2 Secondary Type A, B1 or B2 A, B1, B2 or E The chart above . COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS III... you must sense and initiate the reverse of the gate within the operator. CLASS II - SAFETY ACCESSORY SELECTION All UL325 compliant LiftMaster gate operators will accept external entrapment protection devices to four single family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. Examples...
...I A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in audio alarm. RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR I CLASS II CLASS III Swing & Gate Barrier (Arm) Operator Primary Type A A, B1 or B2 Secondary Type A, B1 or B2 A, B1, B2 or E The chart above . COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS III... you must sense and initiate the reverse of the gate within the operator. CLASS II - SAFETY ACCESSORY SELECTION All UL325 compliant LiftMaster gate operators will accept external entrapment protection devices to four single family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. Examples...
LA400 Manual
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... design. Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to the gate operator for vehicles. c. All exposed pinch points are comprised of a vertical barrier (arm). 3 The pedestrian access opening . One or more contact sensors shall be designed to potential hazards. 3. A wireless contact sensor shall function under , around or through the...
... design. Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to the gate operator for vehicles. c. All exposed pinch points are comprised of a vertical barrier (arm). 3 The pedestrian access opening . One or more contact sensors shall be designed to potential hazards. 3. A wireless contact sensor shall function under , around or through the...
LA400 Manual
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...Six Conductor, 9 feet (2.7 m) • Warning Sign (2) • Battery (2) • Plug-in Transformer (1) LA400-S (SECOND GATE OPERATOR ARM) • Motor Cable - INTRODUCTION » OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS + CARTON INVENTORY OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Operating Cycles: Main Supply (Motor):...(4.9 m) 550 lbs. (249.5 kg) NEMA 3R 14-18 seconds for control box. • Standard Control Box (1) • Hardware Bag (1) • Gate Operator Arm • Motor Cable - Six Conductor, 40 feet (12.2 m) • Junction Box - IP56 (1) • Phillips Head Mounting Screws (4) • Anchors (4) ...
...Six Conductor, 9 feet (2.7 m) • Warning Sign (2) • Battery (2) • Plug-in Transformer (1) LA400-S (SECOND GATE OPERATOR ARM) • Motor Cable - INTRODUCTION » OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS + CARTON INVENTORY OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Operating Cycles: Main Supply (Motor):...(4.9 m) 550 lbs. (249.5 kg) NEMA 3R 14-18 seconds for control box. • Standard Control Box (1) • Hardware Bag (1) • Gate Operator Arm • Motor Cable - Six Conductor, 40 feet (12.2 m) • Junction Box - IP56 (1) • Phillips Head Mounting Screws (4) • Anchors (4) ...
LA400 Manual
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B Remove ANY/ALL wheels from the bottom of the gate operator arm. D MOUNTING OPTIONS Mounting locations vary depending on type and style of your gate. Gate and gate post MUST be supported entirely by its hinges. Minimum ...
B Remove ANY/ALL wheels from the bottom of the gate operator arm. D MOUNTING OPTIONS Mounting locations vary depending on type and style of your gate. Gate and gate post MUST be supported entirely by its hinges. Minimum ...
LA400 Manual
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... ON GATE POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATE NOTE: The post bracket assembly can be level. 2 3 Mark mounting holes on the gate post. The gate operator (arm) must be mounted several places on gate for mounting options. 1 Open the gate to desired open position (no greater than 100°) and hold operator...
... ON GATE POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATE NOTE: The post bracket assembly can be level. 2 3 Mark mounting holes on the gate post. The gate operator (arm) must be mounted several places on gate for mounting options. 1 Open the gate to desired open position (no greater than 100°) and hold operator...
LA400 Manual
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... holes in the gate post. 3 Secure the post bracket to fully extend or fully retract. 1/2" (1.3 cm) SECURE POST BRACKET TO GATE POST The gate operator (arm) must be level. 1 Mark holes for the post bracket. Flat Washers 3 Hex Nuts Lock Washers 16 2 Carriage Bolts Welder (Optional) INSTALLATION » TEST GATE TRAVEL...
... holes in the gate post. 3 Secure the post bracket to fully extend or fully retract. 1/2" (1.3 cm) SECURE POST BRACKET TO GATE POST The gate operator (arm) must be level. 1 Mark holes for the post bracket. Flat Washers 3 Hex Nuts Lock Washers 16 2 Carriage Bolts Welder (Optional) INSTALLATION » TEST GATE TRAVEL...
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... the gate and in the gate area. INSTALLATION » SECURE GATE BRACKET TO GATE + WARNING SIGN PLACEMENT SECURE GATE BRACKET TO GATE The gate operator (arm) must use separate entrance Some installations may move the gate to the gate using hardware (not provided). 3 Manually move at any time without prior warning.
... the gate and in the gate area. INSTALLATION » SECURE GATE BRACKET TO GATE + WARNING SIGN PLACEMENT SECURE GATE BRACKET TO GATE The gate operator (arm) must use separate entrance Some installations may move the gate to the gate using hardware (not provided). 3 Manually move at any time without prior warning.
LA400 Manual
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...proper functionality, the limits must be programmed during programming press the RESET button on the control board. DIAGNOSTIC GATE 1 SET CLOSE OR SINGLE ARM RIGHT-HAND SIDE PROGRAM OPEN 3 Press the LEARN LIMITS button (SET OPEN LIMIT LED will beep. The programming uses a combination of ...see Troubleshooting section.) Test the limits by turning the release lever clockwise 180°, then turning the key clockwise 180°. SINGLE ARM LEFT-HAND SIDE PROGRAM OPEN 3 Press the LEARN LIMITS button (SET OPEN LIMIT LED will beep. Control SET OPEN LIMIT SET...
...proper functionality, the limits must be programmed during programming press the RESET button on the control board. DIAGNOSTIC GATE 1 SET CLOSE OR SINGLE ARM RIGHT-HAND SIDE PROGRAM OPEN 3 Press the LEARN LIMITS button (SET OPEN LIMIT LED will beep. The programming uses a combination of ...see Troubleshooting section.) Test the limits by turning the release lever clockwise 180°, then turning the key clockwise 180°. SINGLE ARM LEFT-HAND SIDE PROGRAM OPEN 3 Press the LEARN LIMITS button (SET OPEN LIMIT LED will beep. Control SET OPEN LIMIT SET...
LA400 Manual
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...Batteries must be connected to operate. # OF BLINKS 1 2 3 4 5 DIAGNOSTIC CODES MEANING No Stop Switch Connected Gate 1 Arm Disengaged Gate 2 Arm Disengaged Both Gate Arms Disengaged RPM Reversal # OF BLINKS 6 7 8 9 10 42 MEANING Force Reversal Processor Reset ROM Check Failed RAM Check Failed EEPROM... CODES To protect against fire: • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. OPERATOR ARM CONNECTION 11. 24VDC ACCESSORY OUTPUT 12. MASTER OPERATOR ARM CONNECTION 1 ANTENNA CONNECTION 13. For continued protection against fire and electrocution: • DISCONNECT power and ...
...Batteries must be connected to operate. # OF BLINKS 1 2 3 4 5 DIAGNOSTIC CODES MEANING No Stop Switch Connected Gate 1 Arm Disengaged Gate 2 Arm Disengaged Both Gate Arms Disengaged RPM Reversal # OF BLINKS 6 7 8 9 10 42 MEANING Force Reversal Processor Reset ROM Check Failed RAM Check Failed EEPROM... CODES To protect against fire: • Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. OPERATOR ARM CONNECTION 11. 24VDC ACCESSORY OUTPUT 12. MASTER OPERATOR ARM CONNECTION 1 ANTENNA CONNECTION 13. For continued protection against fire and electrocution: • DISCONNECT power and ...
LA400 Manual
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... wired to Open Only command. 1) Battery Low >23.5 V 1) Bipart Delay not set too low. 3) Bad gate hardware. 4) Incorrect Arm installation. 1) Obstructed Arm (bottoms out). 2) Bad RPM Sensor. 3) Too much mA pulled off board. Voltage must be >23 V at battery connection. Replace motor...Command (Check LED's). 5) Limits not programmed correctly. 6) Bad control board. 1) Low Battery. 2) Cable wiring between control box and operator arm disconnected or loose. 3) Batteries not connected. 4) Bad motor. 5) Bad control board. 1) Gate met an obstruction. 2) Force set . 2) Limits not programmed ...
... wired to Open Only command. 1) Battery Low >23.5 V 1) Bipart Delay not set too low. 3) Bad gate hardware. 4) Incorrect Arm installation. 1) Obstructed Arm (bottoms out). 2) Bad RPM Sensor. 3) Too much mA pulled off board. Voltage must be >23 V at battery connection. Replace motor...Command (Check LED's). 5) Limits not programmed correctly. 6) Bad control board. 1) Low Battery. 2) Cable wiring between control box and operator arm disconnected or loose. 3) Batteries not connected. 4) Bad motor. 5) Bad control board. 1) Gate met an obstruction. 2) Force set . 2) Limits not programmed ...
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REPAIR PARTS » CONTROL BOX + GATE OPERATOR ARM CONTROL BOX Refer to -Open bracket and hardware 44 44 If optional modifications and/or accessories are included with : Gate bracket, post bracket, Pull-to ... Kit Includes 20 Amp (1), 15 Amp (2) Receiver Module - 390 MHz Receiver Module - 315 MHz Reset Switch (XLM Control Box) Alarm (XLM Control Box) GATE OPERATOR ARM 22 33 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 41ASWG-442SA Release Lever 1 2 41ASWG-438SA Motor with Limit 1 11 Switch Harness 3 41ASWG-0014SA Rear Connector 1 4 41ASWG-489 Cable...
REPAIR PARTS » CONTROL BOX + GATE OPERATOR ARM CONTROL BOX Refer to -Open bracket and hardware 44 44 If optional modifications and/or accessories are included with : Gate bracket, post bracket, Pull-to ... Kit Includes 20 Amp (1), 15 Amp (2) Receiver Module - 390 MHz Receiver Module - 315 MHz Reset Switch (XLM Control Box) Alarm (XLM Control Box) GATE OPERATOR ARM 22 33 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 41ASWG-442SA Release Lever 1 2 41ASWG-438SA Motor with Limit 1 11 Switch Harness 3 41ASWG-0014SA Rear Connector 1 4 41ASWG-489 Cable...
LA400 Pull to Open Addendum Manual
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Figure 2 Operator must be level C-Clamp Actuator Side Pin Gate Bracket Hairpin Clip C-Clamp Disengage the operator by inserting the key and rotating the handle (Figure 3). Attach operator arm to brackets with the post bracket (Figure 4). It is extremely important that the gate bracket does not bind with pins and clips provided (Figure 2). Move the gate manually to post and gate with c-clamps. All Rights Reserved ATTACH THE OPERATOR Secure brackets to the fully open and fully closed positions. Figure 3 Figure 4 01-33464 ©2006, The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
Figure 2 Operator must be level C-Clamp Actuator Side Pin Gate Bracket Hairpin Clip C-Clamp Disengage the operator by inserting the key and rotating the handle (Figure 3). Attach operator arm to brackets with the post bracket (Figure 4). It is extremely important that the gate bracket does not bind with pins and clips provided (Figure 2). Move the gate manually to post and gate with c-clamps. All Rights Reserved ATTACH THE OPERATOR Secure brackets to the fully open and fully closed positions. Figure 3 Figure 4 01-33464 ©2006, The Chamberlain Group, Inc.