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Chamberlain Manufacturing Canada, Inc. Unit 11,
230 Bayview Drive Barrie, Ontario L4N 5E9
Owner's Manual
Garage Door Opener
(1100 Series -- Canada)
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
CAUTION! PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
The MODEL NUMBER label is located on the front panel of your opener
CONTENTS PAGE CONTENTS PAGE
Safety Rules............................................................. 2 Limit Adjustment.......................................................20
Carton Inventory.........
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START BY READING THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL MEANS CAUTION—PERSONAL SAFETY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE INSTRUCTION. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. THIS GARAGE DOOR OPENER IS DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OFFER REASONABLY SAFE SERVICE PROVIDED IT IS INSTALLED AND OPERATED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. CAUTION: IF YOUR GARAGE HAS NO SERVICE ENTRAN
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OPENER CARTON INVENTORY: Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons which contain all parts illustrated below and on page 26. Hardware for assembly and installation are listed below. Light Lenses (2) Remote Control Light Lens (1) Sprocket Rail Grease Model 1160 and Transmitter (1) Model 1145 Cover Model 1150 HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS Insulated staples 6 lock washers, 5/16 2 clevis pins, 5/16"-1" 6 nuts, 5/16"-18 x 1/2" Manual release rope 1 clevis pin, 5/16"-2-3/4" 2 carriage bolts, 5/16"
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ACCESSORIES Many useful accessories are available for your garage door opener. They are illustrated below with model numbers and descriptions. Model 61LM STANDARD REMOTE CONTROL Model 1710 10-FT T-RAIL: TRANSMITTER: Fully assembled 10-ft. T-rail with full Single-Function with visor clip chain. Allows 10-foot garage doors . to open fully Model 56 Model 62LM 2-CHANNEL REMOTE CONTROL MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL TRANSMITTER: PANEL: With visor clip. Provides a Lock Switch feature which prevents operatio
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Operation of Your Opener CAUTION • BEFORE YOU PROCEED, PLEASE READ THE SAFETY • DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO PLAY IN DOOR AREA. RULES ON PAGE 2 AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE CAREFULLY. • OPERATE ONLY WHEN OPENER IS PROPERLY • T0 AVOID DIFFICULTY DURING INSTALLATION, DO NOT ADJUSTED AND THE DOOR IS VISIBLE AND RUN OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. UNOBSTRUCTED. OPENER LIGHT(S) will turn on under the following HOW TO ACTIVATE THE OPENER conditions: when the opener is initially plugged in;
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CARE OF THE OPENER When properly installed, opener will provide high CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT: After installation of the performance with a minimum of maintenance. The opener opener and adjustment of forces and limits, the chain may does not require additional lubrication. appear loose. This is normal. Most complaints of unsatisfactory opener operation can TO CHECK THE CHAIN TENSION: Disconnect the trolley be traced to problems with the door itself. When operated by pulling the red handle. If th
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TO AVOID INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES, ASSEMBLY STEP 1 DO NOT RUN OPENER UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. Attach T-Rail To Opener USE ONLY THOSE SCREWS MOUNTED IN TOP OF OPENER. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE DOOR OPENER. PROCEDURE: remove the two washered screws mounted in top of opener. Position T-Rail at a 45 degree angle to opener so one hole in T-rail and opener line up. Thread one of the washered screws part way in. CAUTION: USE ONLY THESE SCREWS! Use of any other
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ASSEMBLY STEP 3 Tighten the Chain Assembly CAUTION: Keep the chain from twisting as nuts are turned PROCEDURE: Thread inner nut on the trolley in the direction shown. Loosen outer nut, if necessary. Tension is correct when the chain is approximately 1/2" above the base of the T-rail, midway between the pulley bracket and the opener. To maintain proper tension, tighten outer nut as shown Sprocket noise can result if chain Is either too loose or too tight. CAUTION: Do not overtighten the chain.
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INSTALLATION STEP 1 THE HEADER BRACKET MUST BE RIGIDLY Position and Install Header Bracket FASTENED TO HEADER WALL. REINFORCE WALL WITH A 2x4 IF NECESSARY. FAILURE TO Installation procedures vary according to garage COMPLY MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER door types. Follow the instructions which apply to OPERATION OF SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM your door. (SEE PAGE 22). SECTIONAL DOOR & 1-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK 1. Close door and mark the inside vertical centerline of NOTE: When the headroom is not sufficient f
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ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE WARNINGS ON PAGE 10. THEY APPLY TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE HEADER BRACKET REGARDLESS OF DOOR TYPE. 1. Close door and mark inside vertical centerline of EXAMPLE garage door. Extend line onto header wall above Distance from top of door (at door. highest point of travel) to floor ................................................................................92” 2. Open door to highest point of travel as shown. Actual height of
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INSTALLATION STEP 3 TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO LIGHT WEIGHT DOORS AND/OR DOORS WITH WINDOWS, DO Position the Opener NOT REST THE OPENER ON THE DOOR. Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated. INSTALLATION-SECTIONAL DOOR & 1-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK PROCEDURE: Raise the opener onto a stepladder. Open NOTE: A 2 x4 is convenient for setting an ideal door garage door. Place a 2x4 on the top section of door near to T-rail distance. It is not necessary where centerline as shown. Rest T-
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INSTALLATION STEP 4 THE OPENER MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT Hang the Opener OF THE GARAGE. Three representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Fig.1) or crossed (Fig.2) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings (Fig.3), attach a sturdy metal bracket (not supplied) to ceiling joists before installing opener. PROCEDURE: Measure the distance from EACH side of the opener to the structural support. Cut both pieces of the h
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LOCATE DOOR CONTROL BUTTON (OR ANY ADDITIONAL PUSH BUTTONS) WHERE THE GARAGE DOOR IS VISIBLE. AWAY FROM DOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE AND OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A MOVING GARAGE DOOR MAY RESULT FROM MISUSE OF OPENER. ALL OW CHILDREN TO OPERATE DOOR CONTROL BUTTON(S) or REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER. FASTEN THE CAUTION LABEL ON THE WALL NEAR DOOR CONTROL BUTTON AS A REMINDER OF SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES. INSTALLATION STEP 5 Install Lighted Door Control Button Models 1156,
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Install Multi-Function Door Control Panel Models 1160 and 1150 ONLY There are 4 screw terminals on the back of the Multi Function Control. Connect bell wire by color; yellow to yellow, white to white, red to red and black to black. Install the Multi-Function Control on an inside garage wall as shown. Use anchors if installing into drywall a convenient place is alongside the service door. LOCATE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Run bell wire up the wall and across the ceiling to opener. Secure with
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USE MANUAL RELEASE ROPE ONLY TO INSTALLATION STEP 6 DISENGAGE TROLLEY. DO NOT USE ROPE AND HANDLE TO PULL DOOR OPEN OR CLOSED. Attach Manual Release Rope & Handle PROCEDURE: Thread one end of rope through hole in top of red handle so 'NOTICE' reads right side up as shown. Secure with an overhand knot. NOTE: Knot should be at least 1" from the end of the rope to prevent slipping. Thread other end of rope through hole in release arm of outer trolley. Adjust rope length so that handle is 6 feet abo
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INSTALLATION STEP 8 TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO LIGHTWEIGHT AND METAL GARAGE DOORS (OR THOSE Fasten Door Bracket and Plate WITH GLASS PANELS), Follow instructions which apply to your door type ALWAYS REINFORCE THE INSIDE OF DOOR— as illustrated below. BOTH VERTICALLY AND HORIZONTALLY—WITH 2X4 BOARDS OR ANGLE IRON. The horizontal brace should be at least six feet long. The vertical brace should cover height of top panel. The best solution is to check with the garage door manufacturer for a door reinforc
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INSTALLATION STEP 9 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated. SECTIONAL DOORS INSTALLATION Make sure garage door is closed tight. Pull the manual release handle to disconnect the trolley. Manually move outer trolley back to the center of inner trolley as shown in Figures A, B and C. FIG A: Fasten straight door arm section to outer trolley FIG B: Bring arm sections together. Find two pairs of with a clevis pin. Secure the connection with a ring
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ALL ONE-PIECE DOORS ASSEMBLE DOOR ARM: Fasten straight and curved door arm sections together to their longest possible length. With door closed, connect straight door arm section to door bracket with a clevis pin. Secure with a ring fastener. Before connecting door arm to trolley, limits of travel must be adjusted on one-piece doors. Limit adjustment screws are located on left side panel as shown in illustration on Page 20. Follow procedures below. ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES CLOSED DOOR ADJUSTMENT O
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ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 Adjust UP and DOWN Limits LIMIT ADJUSTMENT settings regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down. NOTE: Door STOPS in the UP direction if anything interferes with door travel. Door REVERSES in the DOWN direction if anything interferes with the door travel (including binding or unbalanced doors). PROCEDURE: To operate the opener, press the Door Control Button. Run the opener through a COMPLETE TRAVEL CYCLE. No limit adjustments are necessary when the do
