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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...plain view on this operator. That means that is installed on a single-family residence (UL325 Class 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 . Both primary and ...the reverse of the gate within the operator. Contact sensors such as photoelectric eyes, Type B2- 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. UL325 ENTRAPMENT...
...plain view on this operator. That means that is installed on a single-family residence (UL325 Class 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 . Both primary and ...the reverse of the gate within the operator. Contact sensors such as photoelectric eyes, Type B2- 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. UL325 ENTRAPMENT...
LA400 Manual
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... an edge sensor: a. One or more contact sensors shall be designed to a minimum of 4 feet (1.2 m) above the ground at the bottom edge of a vertical barrier (arm). 3 Pedestrians must reduce public exposure to prevent a 2-1/4 inch (6 cm) diameter sphere from reaching over, under the intended end-use . 9. Additionally, if the bottom edge of...
... an edge sensor: a. One or more contact sensors shall be designed to a minimum of 4 feet (1.2 m) above the ground at the bottom edge of a vertical barrier (arm). 3 Pedestrians must reduce public exposure to prevent a 2-1/4 inch (6 cm) diameter sphere from reaching over, under the intended end-use . 9. Additionally, if the bottom edge of...
LA400 Manual
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...Anchors (4) • Terminal Block - Six Conductor, 9 feet (2.7 m) • Warning Sign (2) • Battery (2) • Plug-in Transformer (1) LA400-S (SECOND GATE OPERATOR ARM) • Motor Cable - Twelve Connectors (1) HARDWARE INVENTORY • Post Bracket (1) • Pull-to + 122° F 120V~/60Hz 0.75 ...INVENTORY Carton inventory is doubled except for control box. • Standard Control Box (1) • Hardware Bag (1) • Gate Operator Arm • Motor Cable - For Primary (Gate 1) and Secondary (Gate 2) installation the carton inventory is based on a Single Operator....
...Anchors (4) • Terminal Block - Six Conductor, 9 feet (2.7 m) • Warning Sign (2) • Battery (2) • Plug-in Transformer (1) LA400-S (SECOND GATE OPERATOR ARM) • Motor Cable - Twelve Connectors (1) HARDWARE INVENTORY • Post Bracket (1) • Pull-to + 122° F 120V~/60Hz 0.75 ...INVENTORY Carton inventory is doubled except for control box. • Standard Control Box (1) • Hardware Bag (1) • Gate Operator Arm • Motor Cable - For Primary (Gate 1) and Secondary (Gate 2) installation the carton inventory is based on a Single Operator....
LA400 Manual
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... its hinges. D MOUNTING OPTIONS Mounting locations vary depending on type and style of gate. B Remove ANY/ALL wheels from the bottom of the gate operator arm. RECOMMENDED: = Gate post bracket mounting locations = Gate bracket mount locations OPTIONAL: = Gate post bracket mounting locations = Gate bracket mount locations 11 C D Gate MUST swing freely...
... its hinges. D MOUNTING OPTIONS Mounting locations vary depending on type and style of gate. B Remove ANY/ALL wheels from the bottom of the gate operator arm. RECOMMENDED: = Gate post bracket mounting locations = Gate bracket mount locations OPTIONAL: = Gate post bracket mounting locations = Gate bracket mount locations 11 C D Gate MUST swing freely...
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 -Open bracket and post bracket and secure with clamp. Temporarily secure... or dowel rod. 5 Insert hex bolt through Pull-to desired open position (no greater than 100°) and hold operator against gate. 2 Place the operator arm against gate post at the desired position. Refer to page 11 for reference.
... 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 -Open bracket and post bracket and secure with clamp. Temporarily secure... or dowel rod. 5 Insert hex bolt through Pull-to desired open position (no greater than 100°) and hold operator against gate. 2 Place the operator arm against gate post at the desired position. Refer to page 11 for reference.
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. INSTALLATION » TEST GATE TRAVEL + SECURE POST BRACKET TO GATE POST TEST GATE TRAVEL NOTE: If...
... 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. INSTALLATION » TEST GATE TRAVEL + SECURE POST BRACKET TO GATE POST TEST GATE TRAVEL NOTE: If...
LA400 Manual
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... gate. 1 Drill holes 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
... gate. 1 Drill holes 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
LA400 Manual
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... gate to the desired OPEN position. OPEN LIMIT SET CLOSE LIMIT 7 When gate is in the desired position, press the LEARN LIMITS button again. SINGLE ARM LEFT-HAND SIDE PROGRAM OPEN 3 Press the LEARN LIMITS button (SET OPEN LIMIT LED will beep. 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. For proper functionality, the limits must be programmed during ...
... gate to the desired OPEN position. OPEN LIMIT SET CLOSE LIMIT 7 When gate is in the desired position, press the LEARN LIMITS button again. SINGLE ARM LEFT-HAND SIDE PROGRAM OPEN 3 Press the LEARN LIMITS button (SET OPEN LIMIT LED will beep. 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. For proper functionality, the limits must be programmed during ...
LA400 Manual
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... 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...25. CLOSE EDGE 3. SBC (SINGLE BUTTON CONTROL) 23. BATTERY INPUT #1 16. LEARN XMITTER 19. OPEN EDGE/PHOTO EYE 4. MASTER OPERATOR ARM CONNECTION 1 ANTENNA CONNECTION 13. WIRING DIAGRAM Solenoid Lock (optional) MAGLOCK NO C NC Maglock (optional) MAGLOCK NO C NC (not provided) Flashing...
... 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...25. CLOSE EDGE 3. SBC (SINGLE BUTTON CONTROL) 23. BATTERY INPUT #1 16. LEARN XMITTER 19. OPEN EDGE/PHOTO EYE 4. MASTER OPERATOR ARM CONNECTION 1 ANTENNA CONNECTION 13. WIRING DIAGRAM Solenoid Lock (optional) MAGLOCK NO C NC Maglock (optional) MAGLOCK NO C NC (not provided) Flashing...
LA400 Manual
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...Clear gate from obstruction. Check DIAG code, clear obstruction. Clear all Open/Safety devices from obstruction. Turn applicable switches on arm, verify arm is not bottomed out. Replace accessory device. 43 Check STOP connections. Voltage must be >23 V at battery connection. See... 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. See Programming Remote instructions. Replace control board. OPERATOR DOES...
...Clear gate from obstruction. Check DIAG code, clear obstruction. Clear all Open/Safety devices from obstruction. Turn applicable switches on arm, verify arm is not bottomed out. Replace accessory device. 43 Check STOP connections. Voltage must be >23 V at battery connection. See... 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. See Programming Remote instructions. Replace control board. OPERATOR DOES...
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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 your operator, certain components may be ... 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 your operator, certain components may be ... 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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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). All Rights Reserved Figure 3 Figure 4 01-33464 ©2006, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Move the gate manually to post and gate with c-clamps. ATTACH THE OPERATOR Secure brackets to the fully open and fully closed positions. 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). All Rights Reserved Figure 3 Figure 4 01-33464 ©2006, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Move the gate manually to post and gate with c-clamps. ATTACH THE OPERATOR Secure brackets to the fully open and fully closed positions. 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).