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®
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Model 311
For Residential Use Only
Owner’s Manual
■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
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■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System is connected and
properly aligned.
■ 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 Introduction 2-7 Adjustment 28-30 Safety symbol and signal word review . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Adjust the UP and DOWN travel limits . . . . . . . . . . .28 Preparing your garage door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Adjust the force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Tools needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Test the safety reversal system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 ® Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Preparing your garage door WARNING WARNING Before you begin: To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: • Disable locks. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if CAUTION WARNING • Remove any ropes connected to garage door. garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An unbalanced garage door may not reverse when • Complete the following test to make sure your required. garage door is balanced and is not sticking or binding: • NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, d
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— — — — — — — — • Do you have an access door in addition to the Planning garage door? If not, Model 1702LM Outside Quick Identify the type and height of your garage door. Release is required. See Accessories page. Survey your garage area to see if any of the • Look at the garage door where it meets the floor. conditions below apply to your installation. Additional Any gap between the floor and the bottom of the materials may be required. You may find it helpful to door must not ex
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Slack in Chain Tension is Normal When Garage Door is Closed Planning (Continued) WARNING WARNING ONE-PIECE DOOR INSTALLATIONS Without a properly working safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be • Generally, a one-piece door does not require CAUTION WARNING SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage reinforcement. If your door is lightweight, refer to door. the information relating to sectional doors in • The gap between the bottom of the garage door and Install
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Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons the foam. Hardware for assembly and installation is which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated shown on the next page. Save the carton and below. Note that accessories will depend on the packing material until installation and adjustment is model purchased. If anything is missing, carefully complete. check the packing material. Parts may be stuck in ® Sprocket Cover SECURITY✚ Single-Button Remote Control (2) Chain
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NOTICE Hardware Inventory Separate all hardware and group as shown below for the assembly and installation procedures. ASSEMBLY HARDWARE 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 Lag Screw Hex Bolt Lock Washer 5/16" (4) Rail Grease 5/16"-9 x1-5/8" (2) 5/16"-18x7/8" (4) Lag
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HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Assemble the Rail and Attach the Idler Pulley Bracket Carriage Bolts To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the Lock Nut 1/4"-20x1/2" garage door opener until instructed to do so. 1/4"-20 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 as shown. Nut Lock Washer Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 5/16" 5/16"-18x7/8" Make sure the “directiona
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HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE ASSEMBLY STEP 2 Install the Trolley • Attach the trolley threaded shaft to the trolley with the lock washer and nuts as shown. Lock Washer Nut • As a temporary stop, insert a screwdriver into the 5/16" 5/16"-18 hole in the front end of the rail. • Slide the trolley assembly along the rail to the Inner Nut Lock 5/16" Washer screwdriver stop. 5/16" NOTE: If trolley hits against any nuts on the rail, Outer Nut Trolley the bolts and nuts were attached from the wrong 5/16"
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ASSEMBLY STEP 4 WARNING WARNING Install the Chain/Cable To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers from and Attach the Sprocket Cover moving garage door opener: CAUTION WARNING • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating INSTALLING THE CHAIN/CABLE opener. Leave Chain & • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating. 1. Pull the cable loop from the Cable Inside carton and fasten it to the Dispensing Carton to trolley with a master link from Prevent Kinking the hardware bag (Figure
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ASSEMBLY STEP 5 Lock Tighten the Chain Outer Nut Washer Inner Nut To Tighten Outer Nut • Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the trolley threaded shaft, away from the trolley. To Tighten Inner Nut • To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction shown. AS YOU TURN THE NUT, KEEP THE CHAIN FROM TWISTING. Trolley • When the chain is approximately 1/2" (13 mm) above the base of the rail at its midpoint, re-tighten the inner nut to secure the adjustment. Chain Sprocket noise can result if
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INSTALLATION STEP 1 Determine the Header Bracket Finished Location Ceiling Header Structural 2x4 Wall Supports WARNING WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to CAUTION WARNING structural 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 Vertical bracket or 2x4 into masonry. Centerline of Garage Door • NEVE
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ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK Unfinished 1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical Ceiling centerline of your garage door. Extend the line Structural onto the header wall above door, as shown. Supports Header Wall If headroom clearance is minimal, you can install the header bracket on the ceiling. See page 14. 2x4 2x4 If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided) OPTIONAL to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports CEILING MOUNT
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INSTALLATION STEP 2 Install the Header Bracket Wall Mounting Holes You can attach the header bracket either to the wall CEILING MOUNT ONLY The nail hole is for above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the positioning only. instructions which will work best for your particular You must use lag screws UP requirements. Do not install the header bracket to mount the header bracket. over drywall. If installing into masonry, use concrete anchors (not provided). Optional WALL HEADER BRACKET
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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. Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring. Header Wall • Position the rail bracket against the header bracket. Header Bracket • Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as shown. Idler Pulley Bracket • In
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WARNING WARNING INSTALLATION STEP 4 CAUTION WARNING Position the Opener To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 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 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door- Rail to-rail distance. • Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough. 2x4 is used to determine • Op
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INSTALLATION STEP 5 WARNING WARNING Hang the Opener To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural Two representative installations are shown. Yours CAUTION supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used WARNING may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled if installing any brackets into masonry. (Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural support
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WARNING WARNING INSTALLATION STEP 6 CAUTION WARNING Install the Door Control To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution: Locate the door control within sight of the door at a • Be sure power is not connected BEFORE installing door minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small control. children cannot reach, and away from all moving • Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires. parts of the door and door hardware. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a 1. Strip 1/4"
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NOTICE WARNING WARNING INSTALLATION STEP 7 CAUTION WARNING Install the Light and Lens To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light socket: INSTALL THE LIGHT • DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs. • DO NOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY incandescent. • Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in the socket. Light bulb size should be A19. The light will turn To prevent damage to the opener: ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes • DO NOT use bulbs larger than 75W. when
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INSTALLATION STEP 9 WARNING WARNING Electrical Requirements To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire: To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the CAUTION WARNING • Be sure power is not connected to the opener, and opener at this time. disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door establish permanent wiring connection. opener has a grounding type plug with a third • Garage door installation and wiri
