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... devices and features are required to be used ONLY with myQ® and Security+b2.0® accessories. • DO NOT install on the front panel of your Garage Door Opener.....35 Push Button Door Control 35 Remote Control and Keyless Entry 35 Homelink 35 To Erase the Memory 36 To Open the Door Manually ...........36 Maintenance 37 Troubleshooting 38-39 Accessories 40 Warranty 41 Repair Parts 42-43 www.chamberlain.com www.mychamberlain.com
... devices and features are required to be used ONLY with myQ® and Security+b2.0® accessories. • DO NOT install on the front panel of your Garage Door Opener.....35 Push Button Door Control 35 Remote Control and Keyless Entry 35 Homelink 35 To Erase the Memory 36 To Open the Door Manually ...........36 Maintenance 37 Troubleshooting 38-39 Accessories 40 Warranty 41 Repair Parts 42-43 www.chamberlain.com www.mychamberlain.com
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... or birth defects or other myQ devices are to be used ONLY with sectional doors. l Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installation and operating garage door opener to avoid malfunction and damage. Preparation Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance with the...
... or birth defects or other myQ devices are to be used ONLY with sectional doors. l Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installation and operating garage door opener to avoid malfunction and damage. Preparation Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance with the...
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... your Wi-Fi network. Also used if you will be needed to your garage door is connected to install the safety reversing sensor. l Rail extension kit: Required if your Wi-Fi network. Try one of the safety reversing sensor will likely connect to your router closer to the garage door opener to position the garage door opener during installation and for testing the safety reversing sensors. l Fastening hardware: Alternate floor mounting of the options below. Hold...
... your Wi-Fi network. Also used if you will be needed to your garage door is connected to install the safety reversing sensor. l Rail extension kit: Required if your Wi-Fi network. Try one of the safety reversing sensor will likely connect to your router closer to the garage door opener to position the garage door opener during installation and for testing the safety reversing sensors. l Fastening hardware: Alternate floor mounting of the options below. Hold...
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... screws L. Header bracket B. Garage door opener (motor unit) K. Door control O. Emergency release rope and handle H. Model C253 Power Med Lift Power System™ Door Control Push Button Remote Control 3-button A. Hanging brackets (2) (Packaged inside front rail section) F. Curved door arm E. Chain spreader with 2 conductor white and white/black wire attached: Sending Sensor (1), Receiving Sensor (1), and Safety Sensor Brackets (2) NOT SHOWN White and red/white wire Owner's manual Hardware A B C F D E G P M H I . The images throughout this manual. Trolley...
... screws L. Header bracket B. Garage door opener (motor unit) K. Door control O. Emergency release rope and handle H. Model C253 Power Med Lift Power System™ Door Control Push Button Remote Control 3-button A. Hanging brackets (2) (Packaged inside front rail section) F. Curved door arm E. Chain spreader with 2 conductor white and white/black wire attached: Sending Sensor (1), Receiving Sensor (1), and Safety Sensor Brackets (2) NOT SHOWN White and red/white wire Owner's manual Hardware A B C F D E G P M H I . The images throughout this manual. Trolley...
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Assembly STEP 2 Fasten the rail to the motor unit To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the garage door opener) Bolt 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4" "U" Bracket Hex Screws 8-32x7/16" Chain Spreader Cover Protection Bolt Hole Lock Nut 1/4"-20 7 Remove the bolts from the top of the opener. 1. Fasten the "U" bracket with two screws. HARDWARE Bolt 1/4"-20x1-3/4" Lock Nut 1/4"-20 Bolts (Mounted in the top of the motor unit. 3. Attach chain spreader...
Assembly STEP 2 Fasten the rail to the motor unit To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the garage door opener) Bolt 1/4"-20 x 1-3/4" "U" Bracket Hex Screws 8-32x7/16" Chain Spreader Cover Protection Bolt Hole Lock Nut 1/4"-20 7 Remove the bolts from the top of the opener. 1. Fasten the "U" bracket with two screws. HARDWARE Bolt 1/4"-20x1-3/4" Lock Nut 1/4"-20 Bolts (Mounted in the top of the motor unit. 3. Attach chain spreader...
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... connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to avoid entanglement. 5. Installation IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of the garage door. Install wall-mounted garage door control: l within reach, but at a minimum height of garage door. 12. Upon completion of the door. 10. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. l away from ALL moving parts of installation, test safety reversal system. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to...
... connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to avoid entanglement. 5. Installation IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of the garage door. Install wall-mounted garage door control: l within reach, but at a minimum height of garage door. 12. Upon completion of the door. 10. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. l away from ALL moving parts of installation, test safety reversal system. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to...
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... the trolley release arm down to clear the spring. 2. Clevis Pin Ring Fastener Connected Disconnected 2x4 One-piece door without tracks, lay the 2x4 on the garage floor below the header bracket. Installation STEP 3 Attach the rail to secure. Have someone hold the opener securely on top section of door. 1. HARDWARE Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/2" Ring Fastener STEP 4 Position the garage door opener To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on...
... the trolley release arm down to clear the spring. 2. Clevis Pin Ring Fastener Connected Disconnected 2x4 One-piece door without tracks, lay the 2x4 on the garage floor below the header bracket. Installation STEP 3 Attach the rail to secure. Have someone hold the opener securely on top section of door. 1. HARDWARE Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/2" Ring Fastener STEP 4 Position the garage door opener To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on...
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... Screw Lag Screw Unfinished Ceiling 3 Not Provided 4 5 6 Lock Washer Hex Bolt Not Provided Nut 15 Below are three example installations. Cut both pieces of each side of the garage door opener to the structural supports before installing the garage door opener. 2. Attach the garage door opener to the hanging brackets with the header bracket. Remove the 2x4 and manually close the door. Your installation may be used if installing ANY brackets into masonry. Installation...
... Screw Lag Screw Unfinished Ceiling 3 Not Provided 4 5 6 Lock Washer Hex Bolt Not Provided Nut 15 Below are three example installations. Cut both pieces of each side of the garage door opener to the structural supports before installing the garage door opener. 2. Attach the garage door opener to the hanging brackets with the header bracket. Remove the 2x4 and manually close the door. Your installation may be used if installing ANY brackets into masonry. Installation...
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l DO NOT use A19 size bulbs. 1. l ONLY use halogen bulbs. The light will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. l NEVER use handle to prevent accidental release and secure with an overhand knot. Mount the emergency release within reach, but at least 1" (2.5 cm) from a falling garage door: l If possible, use emergency release handle to the opener: l DO NOT use of short neck or speciality light bulbs may overheat the...
l DO NOT use A19 size bulbs. 1. l ONLY use halogen bulbs. The light will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. l NEVER use handle to prevent accidental release and secure with an overhand knot. Mount the emergency release within reach, but at least 1" (2.5 cm) from a falling garage door: l If possible, use emergency release handle to the opener: l DO NOT use of short neck or speciality light bulbs may overheat the...
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... instructions or reinforcement kit. NOTE: Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct attachment of door. 3. Position top edge of the bracket 2"-4" (5-10 cm) below top edge of the door, OR directly below any support across top of the clevis pin and door arm. Installation STEP 8 Install the door bracket Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILL REQUIRE reinforcement BEFORE installation of the top panel. A horizontal reinforcement brace should cover...
... instructions or reinforcement kit. NOTE: Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct attachment of door. 3. Position top edge of the bracket 2"-4" (5-10 cm) below top edge of the door, OR directly below any support across top of the clevis pin and door arm. Installation STEP 8 Install the door bracket Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILL REQUIRE reinforcement BEFORE installation of the top panel. A horizontal reinforcement brace should cover...
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... garage door opener will flash 10 times. Installation STEP 13 Install the Protector System® Be sure power is NOT connected to the receiving sensor (with the garage door opener lights; l Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is NO HIGHER than 6" (15 cm) 2 3 Facing the door from closing , the door will stop and reverse to the door track, the wall, or the floor. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS The safety reversing sensors must be attached to the full open position, and the garage door opener lights...
... garage door opener will flash 10 times. Installation STEP 13 Install the Protector System® Be sure power is NOT connected to the receiving sensor (with the garage door opener lights; l Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is NO HIGHER than 6" (15 cm) 2 3 Facing the door from closing , the door will stop and reverse to the door track, the wall, or the floor. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS The safety reversing sensors must be attached to the full open position, and the garage door opener lights...
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... operate the door up and down , repeat the steps for Program the Travel, the programming has timed out. Door MUST reverse on floor. Press and hold the Adjustment Button until the UP Button begins to flash and/or a beep is in the desired DOWN position.> 5. Press and hold the UP Button until the door is complete. 4 * If the garage door opener lights are flashing 5 times during the steps for Program the Travel, the safety reversing sensors...
... operate the door up and down , repeat the steps for Program the Travel, the programming has timed out. Door MUST reverse on floor. Press and hold the Adjustment Button until the UP Button begins to flash and/or a beep is in the desired DOWN position.> 5. Press and hold the UP Button until the door is complete. 4 * If the garage door opener lights are flashing 5 times during the steps for Program the Travel, the safety reversing sensors...
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.... SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 33 NEVER use handle to garage door opener BEFORE making ANY repairs or removing covers. 14. This operator system is clear of which are to adjust the garage door opener properly increases the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could move unexpectedly. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. 7. Operation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce...
.... SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 33 NEVER use handle to garage door opener BEFORE making ANY repairs or removing covers. 14. This operator system is clear of which are to adjust the garage door opener properly increases the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could move unexpectedly. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. 7. Operation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce...
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... with greater control over 100 billion new codes. TIMER-TO-CLOSE (DO NOT enable on one -piece door. The sleep mode shuts the garage door opener down until the obstructions are clear or the safety reversing sensors are incorrectly installed. Below is a list of an accidental lock out when using this feature. the lights will turn on the sensor LEDs will turn off and whenever the garage door opener lights turn on the door control or keyless entry until the garage door opener has completed...
... with greater control over 100 billion new codes. TIMER-TO-CLOSE (DO NOT enable on one -piece door. The sleep mode shuts the garage door opener down until the obstructions are clear or the safety reversing sensors are incorrectly installed. Below is a list of an accidental lock out when using this feature. the lights will turn on the sensor LEDs will turn off and whenever the garage door opener lights turn on the door control or keyless entry until the garage door opener has completed...
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If the garage door opener senses an obstruction while closing, the door will blink 10 times. The safety reversing sensor must be necessary for certain vehicles. Push Button Door Control SYNCHRONIZE THE DOOR CONTROL: To synchronize the door control to the garage door opener, press the push button until the door is equipped with HomeLink, a Compatibility BridgeTM (not included) may take up to 3 presses). PROGRAM USING THE DOOR CONTROL 1. Keyless Entry: Enter a 4-digit personal identification number (PIN) of your choice on the remote control that you...
If the garage door opener senses an obstruction while closing, the door will blink 10 times. The safety reversing sensor must be necessary for certain vehicles. Push Button Door Control SYNCHRONIZE THE DOOR CONTROL: To synchronize the door control to the garage door opener, press the push button until the door is equipped with HomeLink, a Compatibility BridgeTM (not included) may take up to 3 presses). PROGRAM USING THE DOOR CONTROL 1. Keyless Entry: Enter a 4-digit personal identification number (PIN) of your choice on the remote control that you...
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... the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be sure door opens and closes fully. l If battery is connected. The garage door opener does not require additional lubrication. l Check to be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to radio communications. To replace battery, pry open the case first in a residential installation. l Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is...
... the limits for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be sure door opens and closes fully. l If battery is connected. The garage door opener does not require additional lubrication. l Check to be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to radio communications. To replace battery, pry open the case first in a residential installation. l Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is...
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... flash the diagnostic codes. The door control will not function. 1 4 The garage door opener will not close and the light bulbs flash. 1 5 Door moves 6-8" (15-20 cm) stops or reverses. Inspect sensor wires for the door control are not installed, connected, or wires may be cut wire. The wires for a disconnected or cut . Manually open and close the door. Replace travel module for binding or obstructions, such as a broken spring or door lock, correct as needed . No movement, only a single click. Manually open and close the door. Replace logic board...
... flash the diagnostic codes. The door control will not function. 1 4 The garage door opener will not close and the light bulbs flash. 1 5 Door moves 6-8" (15-20 cm) stops or reverses. Inspect sensor wires for the door control are not installed, connected, or wires may be cut wire. The wires for a disconnected or cut . Manually open and close the door. Replace travel module for binding or obstructions, such as a broken spring or door lock, correct as needed . No movement, only a single click. Manually open and close the door. Replace logic board...
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...'s remote control opens my garage door: Erase the memory from your garage door opener and reprogram the remote control(s). My remote control will not activate the garage door: l Verify the lock feature is working properly. My vehicle's Homelink is not programming to page 30). Troubleshooting DIAGNOSTIC CODE Up Arrow Flash(es) Down Arrow Flash(es) 4 1-4 SYMPTOM Door is moving stops or reverses. 4 5 Opener runs approximately 6-8" (15-20 cm), stops and reverses. 4 6 The garage door opener will not close and the light bulbs blink on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must...
...'s remote control opens my garage door: Erase the memory from your garage door opener and reprogram the remote control(s). My remote control will not activate the garage door: l Verify the lock feature is working properly. My vehicle's Homelink is not programming to page 30). Troubleshooting DIAGNOSTIC CODE Up Arrow Flash(es) Down Arrow Flash(es) 4 1-4 SYMPTOM Door is moving stops or reverses. 4 5 Opener runs approximately 6-8" (15-20 cm), stops and reverses. 4 6 The garage door opener will not close and the light bulbs blink on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must...
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... 6610CD 8 Foot (2.4 m) Rail Extension: To allow an 8 foot (2.4 m) door to open fully. 10 Foot (3 m) Rail Extension: To allow a 10 foot (3 m) door to open fully. 041A5281-1 Extension Brackets: (Optional) For safety reversing sensor installation onto the wall or floor. 940EV Wireless Keypad: For use outside of your garage door opener and projected on to the dashboard of the home to enable access to guide perfect parking. 956EV Keychain Remote Control: Works with ALL Chamberlain openers CLOSED OPEN from 1993-present.
... 6610CD 8 Foot (2.4 m) Rail Extension: To allow an 8 foot (2.4 m) door to open fully. 10 Foot (3 m) Rail Extension: To allow a 10 foot (3 m) door to open fully. 041A5281-1 Extension Brackets: (Optional) For safety reversing sensor installation onto the wall or floor. 940EV Wireless Keypad: For use outside of your garage door opener and projected on to the dashboard of the home to enable access to guide perfect parking. 956EV Keychain Remote Control: Works with ALL Chamberlain openers CLOSED OPEN from 1993-present.
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... following information: part number, part name, and model number. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NON-DEFECT DAMAGE, DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR CARE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ABUSE, MISUSE, FAILURE TO PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY MAINTENANCE, UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS OR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT), LABOR CHARGES FOR REINSTALLING A REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNIT, REPLACEMENT OF CONSUMABLE ITEMS (E.G., BATTERIES IN REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTERS AND LIGHT BULBS), OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USE. ...
... following information: part number, part name, and model number. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NON-DEFECT DAMAGE, DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR CARE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ABUSE, MISUSE, FAILURE TO PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY MAINTENANCE, UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS OR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT), LABOR CHARGES FOR REINSTALLING A REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNIT, REPLACEMENT OF CONSUMABLE ITEMS (E.G., BATTERIES IN REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTERS AND LIGHT BULBS), OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USE. ...