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The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
®
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
For Residential Use Only
Model 1225EM FS2
Model 1215EM FS2
Owner’s Manual
■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
■ Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
■ The model number label is located on the front panel of your opener.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Adjustment 29-31 Introduction 2-8 Adjust the travel limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Safety symbol and signal word review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Adjust the force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Preparing your garage door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Test the safety reversal system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Tools needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Preparing your garage door Before you begin: To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: � Disable locks. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage � Remove any ropes connected to garage door. door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An unbalanced garage door may not reverse when required. � Complete the f ollowing test to make sure your garage • NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door door is balanced and is not sticking or binding: springs, cables, p
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— — — — — — — — Planning Identify the type and height of your garage door. Survey � Look at the garage door where it meets the floor. Any your garage area to see if any of the conditions below gap between the floor and the bottom of the door must apply to your installation. Additional materials may be not exceed 6 mm. Otherwise, the safety reversal system required. You may find it helpful to refer back to this page may not work properly. See Adjustment Step 3. Floor or an
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Slack in Chain Tension is Normal When Garage Door is Closed Planning (Continued) ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS Without a properly working safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or � Generally, a one-piece door does not require KILLED by a closing garage door. reinforcement. If your door is lightweight, refer to the • The gap between the bottom of the garage door and the floor information relating to sectional doors in Installation MUST NO
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Planning (Continued) GATE INSTALLATIONS Without a properly working safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or � It is recommended that you attach fine mesh or KILLED by a closing gate. screening across the inside of swinging or sliding gates • Activate gate ONLY when the gate is in full view and free in order to prevent intruders from reaching through the from any obstructions. bars and releasing the trolley from the door arm or pressing
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Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons which Parts may be stuck in the foam. Hardware for assembly contains the motor unit and the parts illustrated below. and installation is shown on the next page. Save the Note that accessories will depend on the model carton and packing material until installation and purchased. If anything is missing, carefully check the adjustment is complete. packing material. Model 1225EM Only Model 1215EM Only Model 1220E Only Model 1210
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NOTICE Hardware Inventory Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures. Assembly Hardware 41A3534 Hex Bolt Nut Washered Bolt Carriage Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" (3) Master Link (2) 5/16"-18x1/2" (2) 5/16"-18 (5) 1/4"-20x1/2" (12) (mounted in opener) Trolley Lock Nut Lock Washer Threaded Shaft (1) 1/4"-20x7/16" (12) 5/16" (4) Installation Hardware 41A3535 Hex Bolt Lag Screw Lock Washer Nut 5/16"-9x1-5/8" (4) 5/16"-18x7/8" (4) 5/16" (6) 5/16"-18 (6) Ring Fast
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HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE ASSEMBLY STEP 1 For Sectional and One-Piece Doors ONLY Assemble the Rail and Attach the Chain Pulley Bracket Carriage Bolts Lock Nut 1/4"-20x1/2" 1/4"-20 To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. 1. Place the 3 rail sections on a flat surface for assembly. The end sections are identical. The center section must be positioned with the braces against the end sections Nut Lock Washer Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 5/16" 5/16
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HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE ASSEMBLY STEP 1 For Sliding and Swinging Gates ONLY Assemble the Rail and Attach the Chain Pulley Bracket Carriage Bolts Lock Nut 1/4"-20x1/2" To avoid installation difficulties, do 1/4"-20 not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. 1. Place the 3 rail sections on a flat surface for assembly. The end sections are Nut Lock Washer Hex Bolt 5/16" 5/16"-18x7/8" 5/16"-18 identical. Make sure the “arrow label” on the center section is pointing in the dire
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HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE ASSEMBLY STEP 2 For Sectional and One-Piece Doors Only Install the Trolley � Attach the trolley threaded shaft to the trolley with the Lock Washer Nut lock washer and nuts as shown. 5/16" 5/16"-18 � As a temporary stop, insert a screwdriver into the hole Inner Nut in the front end of the rail. 5/16" Lock Washer � Slide the trolley assembly along the rail to the 5/16" Trolley screwdriver stop. Outer Nut Threaded 5/16" Shaft NOTE: If trolley hits against any nut
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ASSEMBLY STEP 3 Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit To avoid serious damage to opener, ONLY use bolts/fasteners mounted in top of motor unit. � Place the opener on packing material to protect the cover. For convenience, put a support under the chain pulley bracket. MODEL 1225EM ONLY � Remove the two 5/16"-18x1/2" washered bolts mounted MODEL 1220EM ONLY in the top of the motor unit. #8x1" Washers � Align the holes in the back section of the rail with the Hex Screws holes in the motor unit.
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ASSEMBLY STEP 4 For Sectional and One-Piece Doors Only To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers from moving Install the Chain and Attach the garage door opener: Sprocket Cover • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener. • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating. INSTALLING THE CHAIN Leave Chain 1. Dispense a few inches of & Cable Inside Carton to chain from carton and Prevent Kinking fasten to trolley with a Figure 1 master link from the Master Link hardware
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5-15 cm ASSEMBLY STEP 4 For Sliding and Swinging Gates Only To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers from moving Install the Chain and Attach the opener: Sprocket Cover • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener. • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating. INSTALLING THE CHAIN Leave Chain 1. Dispense a few inches of & Cable Inside Carton to chain from carton and fasten Prevent Kinking to trolley with a master link from the hardware bag. (Figure 1). Keep Chain
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ASSEMBLY STEP 5 Tighten the Chain Lock Washer Outer Nut � Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the trolley Inner Nut threaded shaft, away from the trolley. To Tighten Outer Nut � To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction To Tighten shown. AS YOU TURN THE NUT, KEEP THE CHAIN Inner Nut FROM TWISTING. � When the chain is approximately 13 mm above the base of the rail at its midpoint, re-tighten the inner nut to secure the adjustment. Sprocket noise can result if chain is eithe
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Unfinished OPTIONAL INSTALLATION STEP 1 Ceiling CEILING MOUNT Determine the Header Bracket FOR Location HEADER BRACKET 25mm Header Wall Vertical Centerline of Garage Door To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: 25mm Structural • Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to structural Supports support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might not reverse when required. DO NOT install header bracket over drywall. • Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting header bracket or
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ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK Unfinished 1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of Ceiling your garage door. Extend the line onto the header wall Structural above door, as shown. Vertical Supports Header Wall Centerline If headroom clearance is minimal, you can install the 38 mm header bracket on the ceiling. See page 18. Board If you need to install the header bracket on a 38 mm 38 mm Board OPTIONAL board (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided) CEILING
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INSTALLATION STEP 2 Install the Header Bracket You can attach the header bracket either to the wall above Wall Mounting Holes the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the instructions CEILING MOUNT ONLY which will work best for your particular requirements. Do The nail hole is for positioning only. not install the header bracket over drywall. If installing You must use lag screws UP to mount the header bracket. into masonry, use concrete anchors (not provided). WALL HEADER BRACKET INSTALLA
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INSTALLATION STEP 3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket � Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you’ll need help. Header Wall Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring. Header Bracket � Position the rail bracket against the header bracket. � Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin Chain as shown. Pulley Brac
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INSTALLATION STEP 4 Position the Opener To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 38 mm board placed on top section of door. Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated. SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK A 38 mm board is convenient for setting an ideal door-to- rail distance. � Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help Rail at this point if the ladder is not tall enough. � Open the door all the way and place a 38 mm board
