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INSTALLER: Place this manual in the plastic envelope provided and permanently
attach to the wall near the pushbutton.
INSTALLATION AND
OWNER’S MANUAL
ALLSTAR LT 50
Commercial Vehicular Garage Door Operator
Model Number LT 50 for 10 FT and 12 FT High
Sectional Doors and One Piece Doors with Track.
110060
110044
BY
Serial #:
READ THIS MANUAL
Date Installed:
As of date of manufacture,
CAREFULLY BEFORE
Your Dealer:
meets all ANSI/UL 325
Safety Requirements for
INSTALLATION OR USE
Vehicular Garag
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Features ............................................................3 Section E: Adjustments..............................................16 Component Identification/Tools Required...................4 Open Travel Adjustment ......................................16 Section A: Assembly Instructions................................5 Open & Close Obstruction Force........................16 Section B: Installation Notes........................................6 Obstruction
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PRODUCT FEATURES Alternating Action Operation: The mechanical wall The purpose of this booklet is to provide assembly, pushbutton functions in an Open/Stop/Close/Stop mode installation and operation information concerning the Allstar in normal operation. (Page 18) LT 50 Commercial Vehicular Garage Door Openers and related Accessory Products. Manual Release: A pull cord allows separation of the drive mechanism and manual operation of the door when NOTICE desired, as in the even
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION TRANSMITTER OPTIONAL WALL DOOR ARM BRACKET TUBE SECTION POWER HEAD/DRIVE RAIL ASSEMBLY DOOR ARM ROD SENSOR ‘L’ BRACKET (OPTIONAL) DOOR MANUAL RELEASE BRACKET TAG BELL WIRE SAFE FINISH SENSOR ‘U’ SPOOL PHOTOSYSTEM This door is operated by BRACKET a limited duty operator. (when supplied) SENSORS (OPTIONAL) To prevent the motor protector from tripping - Do not exceed 6 door (OPTIONAL) 110045 cycles per hour. PUSHBUTTON “WARNING” LABEL OPENER 110046 HARDWARE RED BAG
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A: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS If Your Opener Is Supplied Fully Assembled, Please Disregard This Page. NOTE: The Rail/Chain Assembly is Force Adjusting packaged separately from the Power Plastic-Insert Head Unit. The trolley, front idler/ Spring Locking Nut tension adjustment assembly, chain, drive gear and limit cams are assembled to the Rail/Chain Assembly at the factory. Follow the steps outlined Double Key Hole below to complete assembly prior to installation. Refer to the component identifica
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B: IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY WARNING! OR DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS! • REINFORCE LIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS, WARNING : AN UNBALANCED DOOR OR ALUMINUM AND STEEL DOOR TOP SECTIONS ONE THAT STICKS OR BINDS MAY TO AVOID DAMAGE AND TO INSURE PROPER PREVENT THE SENSING SYSTEM FROM OPERATION OF THE SAFETY REVERSE WORKING PROPERLY, CAUSING INJURY OR SYSTEM. CONTACT YOUR DOOR DEATH. ENSURE DOOR IS PROPERLY MANUFACTURER FOR A
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C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR IMPORTANT! IDENTIFY YOUR DOOR TYPE FROM THOSE ILLUSTRATED BELOW. 104367 104368 SECTIONAL DOOR ONE PIECE DOOR ONE PIECE DOOR ONE PIECE DOOR HORIZONTAL TRACK CURVED TRACK NO TRACK NO TRACK JAMB HARDWARE PIVOT HARDWARE JAMB HARDWARE HIGH ARC OF HIGH ARC OF HIGH ARC OF HIGH ARC OF DOOR TRAVEL DOOR TRAVEL DOOR TRAVEL DOOR TRAVEL TRACK DOOR DOOR TRACK DOOR DOOR JAMB HARD- PIVOT WARE FOR THESE TYPES OF DOORS USE 1/2 HP NOTE: MODEL LT 50. THE MODEL LT 50 CANNOT BE USED TO OPER
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C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET MUST BE INSTALLED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT (STUD) ON THE HEADER WALL. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN ENTRAPMENT, INJURY OR DEATH. REINFORCE HEADER USING 2 x 6 WOOD STUDS AND LAG SCREW OR ANGLE WARNING IRON AND LAG SCREWS AS NECESSARY (NOT PROVIDED). VERTICAL HORIZONTAL CENTERLINE STEP 1: Mounting the Front Bracket: Mark a vertical centerline on the LINE header above the door. By manually raising the do
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C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR 110050-2 STEP 4: Mount Power Head to Ceiling: Since there is such variety in ceiling structures, all the mounting possibilities for the Power Unit cannot be illustrated here. The main concern is mounting the Power Unit securely to the ceiling joists for operational strength, rigidity and safety. Although there are a series of mounting Structural slots provided on the power unit, try to secure Beams Cut and bend the mounting straps in the slots closest to the Hangers
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C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR STEP 7: Install a Rough Service lamp bulb (75 Watt 110051-3 maximum) firmly in the light socket. Light bulbs in Door Openers are subject to vibration during normal operation which may shorten their life spans. Rough Service bulbs, available at most hardware stores, are recommended. STEP 8: Connect the standard wall Push Button provided to Terminals 1 & 0 on the Opener's rear panel using a length of 2-conductor, minimum 22 gauge 108385 wire. For mounting the standa
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C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR OPTIONAL SAFE FINISH PHOTOSYSTEM INSTALLATION 12 Inches From Door Opening NOTE: Skip to Step 15 on Page 13 if not installing a Safe Finish Photosystem at this 110052-1 #8 Hex time. Head Identify which side of the garage door opening (if any) the sun is “likely” to shine Screw into. As sunlight may cause undesirable operation, mount the sending unit (black button below the window) on the side of the door opening exposed most to the sun. STEP 10: Mounting the Photosyst
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C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR Location of Obstruction Jumper on MCB STEP 13: CONFIGURE MCB FOR SAFE FINISH OR ELECTRIC EDGE OPERATION If you have not installed a Safe Finish Photosystem or Electric Edge at this time proceed to Step 15 on Page 13. In order for your Safe Finish Photosystem or Electric Edge to work properly you must configure the motor control board to work with these devices. Make sure the power is disconnected from the operator and remove the unit’s cover. Locate the motor control
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C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR Step 15: Connecting Door Arm to Trolley Activate opener to bring the trolley to the factory pre-set close limit. (See Illustration) The door arm assembly consists of the door arm tube section and door arm rod which are packaged separately. To assemble, screw the door arm rod into the the door arm tube in a clockwise direction approximately ten turns. Trolley Connect the door arm assembly into the trolley with the open end of the rod (Close Limit Position) hook facing
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C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR AT THIS POINT PLUG CONNECT THE POWER TO THE OPERATOR. Step 17: Check the Setting - Door Close Limit 9”to Confirm trolley close position 9” to 10” between the inside face of the door and the point where the door arm connects to the trolley (see illustration). If adjustment of the close trolley position is necessary, activate the opener and move the trolley 12” to 18” to provide access to the “Limit Stop” devices Trolley (Close Limit Position) (mounted on the chain).
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D: AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION OF RADIO CONTROLS: The following instructions detail installation of Model 9931 Radio Controls. For other Radio models, see instructions pack- aged with product. TRANSMITTER: RECEIVER: The To gain access to the Receiver Coding 104384 104385 Transmitter Coding Switches can be ac- Switches, remove cessed by removing the Battery Cover the small door from from the front of the the back of the Transmitter by slid- Receiver using a ing it toward the bot- small s
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E: ADJUSTMENTS DO NOT USE ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPENSATE FOR A POORLY WORKING DOOR. THIS WILL INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE REVERSING MECHANISM AND MAY DAMAGE THE DOOR. 110056-1 Load Adjusting Nut Adjustment #1: Opening Travel Limit Stops Your opener is assembled at the factory with the trolley in the forward position with the open limit stops snapped in place on the chain, set for a standard door. To confirm final opening travel adjustment, activate the opener to bring the door to the
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E: ADJUSTMENTS / IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Adjustment #3: Obstruction Sensing (Closing Direction) cont. When the door comes into contact with a 2” x 4” laid flat on the garage floor and stops intends of reversing, move the close limit stop away from the power head unit. It is advised that you move the close limit stop one link at a time and run opener through another close cycle, until the door reverses when it comes into contact with the 2” x 4”. 110057-1 Stop Limits Adjustment #4: Posi
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F: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION OF YOUR OPENER HOW TO ACTIVATE THE OPENER Never let children operate or play with the door controls. Keep Remote Control Away for Children. Use any of the following devices: 1. The Remote Control Transmitter. Hold the push button down until the door starts to move, then release button. 2. The Door Control Button. Momentary push of the button until the door starts to move. Constant push of the button until the door is closed is required if
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F: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO OPERATE THE DOOR MANUALLY - MANUAL RELEASE DISCONNECT The door should be fully closed, if possible, before using the manual disconnect. Weak or broken springs could allow an open door to fall rapidly. Property damage or serious personal injury could result. Do not use the manual release handle to pull the door open or closed. Your opener is equipped with a manual release recessed trolley-type disconnect system, enabling manual operation of the garage door duri
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SAFE FINISH WIRING DIAGRAM / DOOR EDGE INSTALLATION SAFE FINISH PHOTOSYSTEM WIRING - MODEL LT 50 109985 OPTIONAL PNEUMATIC DOOR EDGE INSTALLATION In some situations a pneumatic door reversing edge may be used to detect obstructions in order to to comply with code requirement IN ADDITION TO the installation of Allstar’s Safe Finish Photosystem. A pneumatic door edge will only work with the LT 50 operator if a Safe Finish Photosystem has been installed on the door and connected to the operator, a
