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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... residence (UL325 Class I A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for each gate application. SAFETY ACCESSORY SELECTION All UL325 compliant LiftMaster gate operators will accept external entrapment protection devices to service the general public. Examples include sirens, horns or buzzers. For Example: ...initiate the reverse of the gate within the operator. SAFETY » UL325 MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS 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 . RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR...
... residence (UL325 Class I A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for each gate application. SAFETY ACCESSORY SELECTION All UL325 compliant LiftMaster gate operators will accept external entrapment protection devices to service the general public. Examples include sirens, horns or buzzers. For Example: ...initiate the reverse of the gate within the operator. SAFETY » UL325 MODEL CLASSIFICATIONS 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 . RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR...
LA400 Manual
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... prevent a 2-1/4 inch (6 cm) diameter sphere from any point in that portion of the vehicular gate. 6. Pedestrians must be located where the risk of a vertical barrier (arm). 3 b. Controls intended for user activation must be located at the bottom edge of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while...
... prevent a 2-1/4 inch (6 cm) diameter sphere from any point in that portion of the vehicular gate. 6. Pedestrians must be located where the risk of a vertical barrier (arm). 3 b. Controls intended for user activation must be located at the bottom edge of entrapment or obstruction exists, such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while...
LA400 Manual
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...cm) CARTON INVENTORY Carton inventory is doubled except for control box. • Standard Control Box (1) • Hardware Bag (1) • Gate Operator Arm • Motor Cable - INTRODUCTION » OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS + CARTON INVENTORY OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Operating Cycles: Main Supply (Motor): Current Consumption: Power Consumption: ... 1-1/2" (1) • Bolt 2-3/4" (2) • Keylock Cap (1) • Keys (2) 7 Six Conductor, 9 feet (2.7 m) • Warning Sign (2) • Battery (2) • Plug-in Transformer (1) LA400-S (SECOND GATE OPERATOR ARM) • Motor Cable -
...cm) CARTON INVENTORY Carton inventory is doubled except for control box. • Standard Control Box (1) • Hardware Bag (1) • Gate Operator Arm • Motor Cable - INTRODUCTION » OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS + CARTON INVENTORY OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Operating Cycles: Main Supply (Motor): Current Consumption: Power Consumption: ... 1-1/2" (1) • Bolt 2-3/4" (2) • Keylock Cap (1) • Keys (2) 7 Six Conductor, 9 feet (2.7 m) • Warning Sign (2) • Battery (2) • Plug-in Transformer (1) LA400-S (SECOND GATE OPERATOR ARM) • Motor Cable -
LA400 Manual
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... MUST NOT hit or drag across ground. C D Gate MUST swing freely and be less than 4 inches (10.2 cm) from the bottom of the gate operator arm. B Remove ANY/ALL wheels from the ground should not be supported entirely by its hinges. Minimum distance from the bottom of your gate. D MOUNTING OPTIONS...
... MUST NOT hit or drag across ground. C D Gate MUST swing freely and be less than 4 inches (10.2 cm) from the bottom of the gate operator arm. B Remove ANY/ALL wheels from the ground should not be supported entirely by its hinges. Minimum distance from the bottom of your gate. D MOUNTING OPTIONS...
LA400 Manual
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... on gate for mounting options. 1 Open the gate 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. INSTALLATION » POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATE POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATE NOTE: The post bracket assembly can...
... on gate for mounting options. 1 Open the gate 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. INSTALLATION » POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATE POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATE NOTE: The post bracket assembly can...
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)
... 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)
LA400 Manual
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... gate or play 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 verify that it opens and closes fully.
... gate or play 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 verify that it opens and closes fully.
LA400 Manual
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... LEARN LIMITS button (SET OPEN LIMIT LED will beep. Control SET OPEN LIMIT SET CLOSE LIMIT board will blink). 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. LIMIT LIMIT 5 When gate is mounted and how many...
... LEARN LIMITS button (SET OPEN LIMIT LED will beep. Control SET OPEN LIMIT SET CLOSE LIMIT board will blink). 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. LIMIT LIMIT 5 When gate is mounted and how many...
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...Check Failed - For continued protection against fire and electrocution: • DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator. OPERATOR ARM CONNECTION 11. 24VDC ACCESSORY OUTPUT 12. MASTER GATE JOG 20. WIRING DIAGRAM Solenoid Lock (optional) MAGLOCK NO C NC Maglock...
... 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...Check Failed - For continued protection against fire and electrocution: • DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator. OPERATOR ARM CONNECTION 11. 24VDC ACCESSORY OUTPUT 12. MASTER GATE JOG 20. WIRING DIAGRAM Solenoid Lock (optional) MAGLOCK NO C NC Maglock...
LA400 Manual
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...23 V at battery connection. See Programming Limits section for adjustment instructions. Check DIAG code, clear obstruction. Turn applicable switches on arm, verify arm is not bottomed out. Replace accessory device. 43 ACCESSORY DEVICE NOT WORKING PROPERLY 1) Not installed properly. 2) Enabling Switch not... 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 Force Adjustment section. Rewire desired accessory device to ...
...23 V at battery connection. See Programming Limits section for adjustment instructions. Check DIAG code, clear obstruction. Turn applicable switches on arm, verify arm is not bottomed out. Replace accessory device. 43 ACCESSORY DEVICE NOT WORKING PROPERLY 1) Not installed properly. 2) Enabling Switch not... 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 Force Adjustment section. Rewire desired accessory device to ...
LA400 Manual
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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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It is extremely important that the gate bracket does not bind with pins and clips provided (Figure 2). 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). Move the gate manually to post and gate with c-clamps. ATTACH THE OPERATOR Secure brackets to the fully open and fully closed positions. All Rights Reserved 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). 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). Move the gate manually to post and gate with c-clamps. ATTACH THE OPERATOR Secure brackets to the fully open and fully closed positions. All Rights Reserved Attach operator arm to brackets with the post bracket (Figure 4).