Motor para Cochera Liftmaster

The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
A DUCHOSSOIS ENTERPRISE
TM 845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Complies with UL 325

Regulations effective
January 1, 1993. ®
Garage Door Opener

Owner's Manual
Model Series 1200
For Residential Use Only
Model 1256R - 1/2HP Model 1255R - 1/2HP

Model 1246R - 1/3HP Model 1245R - 1/3HP
Model 1240R - 1/4HP
■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
■ 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.
CONTENTS PAGE CONTENTS PAGE
A review of safety alert symbols .............................2 Attach manual release rope and handle..............19
You'll need tools .....................................................3 Electrical requirements ........................................20
Safety information regarding garage door locks The Protector System® .........................................21
and ropes.............................................................3 Install the safety reversing sensor .................22, 23
Testing your garage door for sticking, binding Fasten door bracket (sectional door) ...................24
and balance .........................................................3 Fasten door bracket (one-piece door)..................25
llustration of sectional door installation ..................4 Connect door arm to trolley (sectional door)........26
Illustration of one-piece door installation ................5 Connect door arm to trolley (one-piece door) 27
Carton inventory .....................................................6 Adjustment Section - Pages 28 – 30
Hardware inventory ................................................7 Travel limit adjustments .......................................28
Assembly Section - Pages 8 – 11 Force adjustments ...............................................29
Fasten T-rail to opener .....................................8, 9 Test the Protector System® ..................................30
Attach chain to sprocket, install sprocket cover....8 Test the safety reverse system ...........................30
Attach chain spreader, re-install chain ...............10 Operation safety instructions .................................31
Tighten the chain ................................................11 Care of your opener ...............................................31
Installation Section - Pages 11 – 27 Maintenance schedule ...........................................31
Installation safety instructions.............................11 Operation of your opener .......................................32
Determine header bracket location Receiver and remote control programming............33
Sectional door...................................................12 Having a problem?...........................................34, 35
One-piece door.................................................13 Repair parts, rail assembly ....................................36
Install header bracket .........................................14 Repair parts, installation ........................................36
Attach the T-rail to header bracket .....................15 Repair parts, opener assembly ..............................37
Position the opener.............................................16 Accessories............................................................38
Hang the opener.................................................17 Index ......................................................................39
Install the door control ........................................18 How to order repair parts .......................................40
Install the light(s) and lens(es)............................19 Maintenance agreement ........................................40
Warranty ................................................................40
Start by reviewing these important safety alert symbols

When you see these Safety Symbols on the following pages, they will alert you to the possibility of
serious injuries or death if you do not comply with the corresponding instructions. The hazard may
come from something mechanical or from electric shock. Read the instructions carefully.
WARNING
WARNING WARNING
WARNING
Mechanical Electrical
WARNING WARNING
When you see this Safety Symbol on the following pages, it will alert you to the possibility of damage
to your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the corresponding
instructions. Read the instructions carefully.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
This garage door opener is designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated,
maintained and tested in strict accordance with the safety instructions contained in this manual.
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You'll Need Tools
During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructions will call for hand tools shown below.
Pencil
Carpenter's 1 2
Level
Hack Saw
Tape Measure
Wire Cutters
Drill 3/16", 5/16" and Claw Hammer

5/32" Drill Bits Pliers
Stepladder 1/2" and 7/16" Sockets Screwdriver

and Wrench Adjustable End Wrench
WARNING CAUTION
An unbalanced garage door might not reverse To avoid damage to the garage door and
when required and someone under the door opener, disable locks before installing and
could be seriously injured or killed. operating the opener. Use a wood screw or nail
If your garage door binds, sticks or is out of to hold locks in the "open" (unlocked)
balance, call for professional garage door position.
service. Garage doors, door springs, cables, Operation at other than 120V 60 Hz will cause
pulleys, brackets and their hardware are under opener malfunction and damage.
extreme tension and can cause serious injury
or death. Do not try to loosen, move or adjust
them yourself!
Ropes left on a garage door could cause Before you begin, complete the following test to
someone to become entangled and killed. make sure your door is balanced, and is not
Remove all ropes connected to the door before sticking or binding:
installing and operating the opener.
• Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release the
door. It should stay in place, supported entirely by
Identify the type and height of your door and any its springs.
special conditions that exist and any additional • Raise and lower the door to see if there is any
materials that may be required by referring to the lists binding or sticking.
on page 4 or page 5.
SECTIONAL DOOR ONE-PIECE DOOR
3
Sectional Door Installation
Before you begin, survey your garage area to see whether any of the conditions below apply to your installation.
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket &
fastening hardware
Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is required.
is needed for lightweight garage doors See page 17.
(fiberglass, steel, aluminum, Slack in chain tension
door with glass panels, etc.). is normal when
See page 24 for details. garage door is closed.
Header Wall
Extension Spring
OR
Torsion Spring
———
Door
Center Access Door
———
Safety
Reversing
——
Sensor
Floor must be level

across width of door
Safety Reversing
Sensor
Header Chain Closed Position
Bracket Pulley
Based on your particular requirements, there are Bracket Trolley Chain
several installation steps which might call for
materials and/or hardware not included in the
carton.
Garage
• Step 1, page 12 - Look at the wall or ceiling above Door
the garage door. The header bracket must be Spring Manual
Release
securely fastened to structural supports. Straight Rope & Handle
• Step 5, page 17 - Do you have a finished ceiling in Door
Arm
your garage? If so, a support bracket and
additional fastening hardware may be required. Curved
Door
• Safety reversing sensor, page 21 - Depending Header Arm
upon garage construction, wood blocks may need Wall Door Bracket
to be fastened to mounting locations before Garage
Door
sensors are installed.
• Step 10, page 22 - Alternate floor mounting of the
safety reversing sensor will require hardware not
provided. • The opener can be installed within 2 feet to the left
• Step 11, page 24 - Do you have a steel, aluminum, or right of the door center if there is a torsion spring
fiberglass or glass panel door? If so, horizontal or center bearing plate in the way of the header
and vertical reinforcement is required. bracket or door bracket area. If your door has
• Look at the garage door where it meets the floor. extension springs, the opener must be installed
It must close on the floor all the way across. in the center of the door. See pages 12 and 24.
Other-wise, the safety reverse system may not • Do you have an access door in addition to the
work properly. See page 30. Floor or door should garage door? If not, Model 1702 Outside Quick
be repaired. Release is required. See page 38.
• If your door is more than 7 feet high, see longer
rails available on page 38. You may find it helpful to refer back to this page as
you proceed with the installation of your opener.
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One-Piece Door Installation One-Piece Door without Track
Before you begin, survey your garage area to
see whether any of the conditions below apply FINISHED CEILING
to your installation. Support bracket
& fastening
hardware is required.
Slack in chain tension See page 17.
is normal when
garage door is closed.
Header
Wall
Closed Position
Access Door Chain
Pulley Bracket Trolley
Header
Bracket
T-rail
Door
Bracket
Manual
Release
Straight Curved Rope
Door Door
Garage & Handle
Arm Arm
Header Door
Safety Reversing Sensor Wall
Gap between floor and bottom of
Safety
door must not exceed 1/4"
Reversing
Sensor
Based on your particular requirements, there are One-Piece Door with Track
several installation steps which might call for Slack in Chain Tension
is Normal When
materials and/or hardware not included in the carton. Garage Door is Closed
• Step 1, page 13 - Look at the wall or ceiling above
the garage door. The header bracket must be
securely fastened to structural supports.
• Step 5, page 17 - Do you have a finished ceiling in
your garage? If so, a support bracket and additional
fastening hardware (not supplied) may be required
Access
• Safety reversing sensor, page 21 - Depending on Door
garage construction, wood blocks may need to be
securely fastened to mounting locations before
sensors are installed.
• Step 10, page 22 - Alternate floor mounting of the
safety reversing sensor will require hardware that is
Safety
not provided. Reversing
Floor must be level Sensor
• Step 11, page 25 - Generally, a one-piece door Safety
Reversing across width of door
does not require reinforcement. If your door is Sensor
lightweight, you can refer to the information relating
to sectional doors on page 24. Closed Position
Chain
• Step 11, page 25 - Depending on your door's Pulley Chain Trolley
construction, you might need additional mounting Bracket
hardware for the door bracket. Header
Wall Header
• Do you have an access door in addition to the Bracket
Curved
Door Arm T-rail
garage door? If not, Model 1702 Outside Quick
Release is required. See page 38. Manual Release
Door Rope & Handle
• The gap between the bottom of the garage door Bracket Straight
Door Door Arm
and the floor cannot exceed 1/4". Otherwise, the
safety reverse system may not work properly.
See page 30. The floor or the door should be
You may find it helpful to refer back to this page as
repaired.
you proceed with the installation of your opener.
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Carton Inventory
Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons which contain all parts illustrated below. If anything is
missing, carefully check the packing material. Parts may be "stuck" in the foam. Hardware for installation is
shown on page 7.
All Models except

1256R & 1246R
SECURITY✚ Sprocket Cover

Lighted Door Control Button Single-Function Remote Control (1)
w/6ABx1-1/2" screws Styrofoam
Chain
Remote Control
Transmitter Visor Clip
Models 1256R, 1255R,
1246R, & 1245R
2-Conductor Bell Wire

White & White/Red
Models 1256R & 1246R only
One-Piece
Light Lens (1) T-rail
Chain Spreader with

Trolley Screws and Washers
TO
NL
Y Chain
UN
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Pulley Bracket
UP
Header Bracket
Curved Door Arm Section
Door Bracket
Safety Labels
and
Literature
Safety Sensor
Bracket (2)
(2) Safety Reversing Sensors

(1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye)
with
2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire Straight Door
attached Arm Section
6
Group all hardware found in all packages contained in the opener carton into the two
kits illustrated below.
Installation Hardware
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Lag Screw Hex Screw

5/16"-9 x1-5/8" (2) 5/16"-18x7/8" (4) Lock Washer 5/16" (6) Rail Grease
NOTIC
E
Lag Screw Ring Fastener (3)
5/16"-18x1-7/8" (2) Handle
Nut 5/16"-18 (6)
Rope
Carriage Bolt Insulated Staples (10) Dry Wall Anchors (2)

5/16"-18x2-1/2" (2)
Clevis Pin Clevis Pin Clevis Pin

5/16"x2-3/4" (1) 5/16"x1" (1) 5/16"x1-1/4" (1)
Safety Reversing Sensor

Installation Hardware
Carriage Bolts Wing Nut (2) Insulated

1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Staples (20)
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Assembly Step 1 CAUTION
Attach the T-rail to the Opener
For Models 1255R, 1245R, and 1240R Step 1 Attach Tee Rail
To fasten To Opener
rail, use Chassis
only those screws-mounted
Liftmaster Combine
in top of the opener.10/4/91
Any other screws will
cause serious damage to the opener.
USE ONLY THIS

See page 9 for Models 1256R and 1246R. TYPE AND SIZE Washered Screw
SCREW 5/16"-18x1/2"
• Remove the two washered screws mounted in top
of opener Styrofoam
• Align T-rail at an angle with opener so one hole in
T-rail and opener line up. T-rail
Hole
• Thread one of the washered screws part way in.
Chain
Use only these screws! Use of any other screws
will cause serious damage to door opener.
• Align T-rail and styrofoam over opener sprocket.
Cut tape from T-rail, chain and styrofoam.
• REMOVE STYROFOAM.
Step 2 Attach Chain to Sprocket - Liftmaster 1140, 1145 & 1155 Disk
berlain Group, Inc. 10/8/91
ocket Cover
Assembly Step 2 WARNING WA
Attach Chain to Sprocket and
Install Sprocket Cover Serious injury can result if fingers become
For Models 1255R, 1245R, and 1240R entangled in moving opener sprocket. Attach
sprocket cover securely. Never operate opener
while your hand is near the opener sprocket.
• Position chain over the opener sprocket. If

necessary, loosen the outer nut on the trolley to
obtain more chain slack.
USE ONLY THIS
CAUTION
Washered Screw
• Insert the second washered screw. TYPE AND SIZE 5/16"-18x1/2"
CAUTION: Use only the screw previously SCREW Opener
Sprocket
removed from opener!
• Tighten both screws securely through the T-rail
into the opener as shown.
Install the sprocket cover:
• Insert the back tab in the opener slot. Squeeze the
cover slightly and insert the front tab in the slot on
the mounting plate.
Sprocket
Sprocket Cover
Cover
Back Tab Slot
Top of Opener
Mounting
Tab Slot Plate
Front Tab Slot

Mounting
Plate
Proceed to Assembly Step 3, page 11.

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Assembly Step 1 CAUTION
Attach the T-rail to the Opener
For Models 1256R and 1246R only To fasten rail, use only those screws mounted
in the top of the opener. Any other screws will
cause serious damage to the opener.
• Place the opener on packing material to protect Styrofoam

Packaging
the cover.
Chain USE ONLY THIS
• Remove the (2) 5/16"-18x1/2" washered screws TYPE AND SIZE
mounted in the top of the opener. T-rail
SCREW
• Align T-rail and styrofoam over opener sprocket. Washered
Screws
5/16"-18x1/2"
Opener
Sprocket
• Cut tape from T-rail, chain and styrofoam.

Remove styrofoam and pull the chain back USE ONLY THIS
(away from mounting plate) TYPE AND SIZE Washered Screws
5/16"-18x1/2" Mounting
SCREW
• Fasten the rail with the (2) washered screws Plate
previously removed. Tighten securely.
Remember to use only these screws! Any other
screws will cause serious damage to the opener.
Chain
T-rail
Styrofoam
Packaging
Opener
Chassis
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Assembly Step 2 WARNING
Attach the Chain Spreader
and Re-install the Chain Serious injury can result if fingers become
For Models 1256R and 1246R only entangled in moving opener sprocket. Attach
sprocket cover securely. Never operate opener
while your hand is near the opener sprocket.
#8x1"
USE ONLY
Hex Screw
THIS TYPE
AND SIZE Washers
• Line up the holes in the chain spreader with the SCREW
Chain
holes in the opener as shown. The slot in the chain Spreader
Slot
spreader must fit over the T-rail flange.
• Securely fasten the chain spreader with the T-rail
hardware provided. Flange
Trolley
Outer Inner Nut Threaded
Nut and Washer Shaft
• Remove the trolley threaded shaft from the trolley

by loosening the inner nut and lock washer.
T-rail
Trolley
Chain
Spreader 8-Tooth
Sprocket
Opener
• Guide the chain around the selected groove in the Mounting Plate
chain spreader (to engage either the 8-tooth

sprocket or the 6-tooth sprocket) as shown. Chain
Spreader
6-Tooth
Sprocket
Opener
Mounting Plate
Install Chain
In This Direction
Chain
Spreader Opener
Sprocket
• Continue dispensing the chain forward to the
trolley. Reconnect the trolley to the trolley threaded
shaft. Proceed to page 11 for chain tightening
instructions. Chain
10
Assembly Step 3
Tighten the Chain
(All Models)
Lock
Outer Nut Washer
Inner Nut
• Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the To Tighten Outer Nut
threaded shaft, away from the trolley.
• To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction To Tighten
Inner Nut
shown. As you turn the nut, keep the chain
from twisting.
• When the chain is approximately 1/2" above the
base of the T-rail at its midpoint, re-tighten the Trolley
inner nut to secure the adjustment.
Sprocket noise can result if chain is either too
loose or too tight. Chain
When installation is complete, you may notice some

chain droop with the door closed. This is normal. If
1/2"
the chain returns to the position shown when the
door is open, do not re-adjust the chain.
Base of T-rail
NOTE: During future maintenance, ALWAYS
pull the manual release handle to disconnect
trolley before adjusting chain.
You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Please read the following
warnings before proceeding to the installation section.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2. Install only on a properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced door
may not reverse and could result in severe injury or death. Repairs to cables, spring assemblies
and other hardware must be made by a professional service person before installing opener.
3. Disable all locks and remove all ropes connected to the garage door before installing the opener.
Ropes connected to a garage door can cause entanglement and death.
4. If possible, install door opener 7 feet or more above floor with the manual release handle
mounted 6 feet above the floor.
5. Do not connect the opener to power source until instructed to do so.
6. Locate the Door Control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet where small
children cannot reach and away from all moving parts of the door.
7. Install the User Safety Instruction Label on the wall adjacent to the control button and the
Maintenance Instruction Label in a prominent location on the inside of the garage door.
8. Upon completion of the installation, the door must reverse when it comes in contact with a
one-inch high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor.
9. Do not wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing an opener. Jewelry or
loose clothing can be caught in the mechanism of the garage door or the opener.
11
SECTIONAL SECTIONAL DOOR AND
DOOR AND
Installation Section: Pages
ONE-PIECE 12 – WITH
DOOR 27 TRACK
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
Installation
The Chamberlain Step
Group, Inc. 1 WARNING WA
Determine
Position Header Bracket Location
Header Bracket Finished
Finished
Vertical If
Sectional and One-Piece
Installation Track
procedures vary Installations
according
Header
Vertical
to garagethe Ceiling
Guideline
headerCeiling
bracket
is not rigidly fastened to
Header Guideline
door types.
1/30/92 - 4/6/92 Follow the instructions
Wall which a structural support on the header wall or
apply to
Wall
your door. 2x4 ceiling,2x4 the safety reverse system may not
Structural
Structural
work
Supports
properly (see page
Supports 30). The door might
not reverse when required, and could cause
SECTIONAL DOOR serious
ANDinjury or death.
SECTIONALONE-PIECE
Doors and DOOR WITH The TRACK
garage door springs, cables, pulleys,
ONE-PIECE Door With Track brackets and their hardware are under extreme CAUTION
tension. Do not attempt to loosen, move or
adjust them yourself. Serious personal injury
Finished
or death could result. Call for professional
Vertical
Vertical Vertical
Ceiling garage
Guideline
door service.
Header Guideline Guideline
Wall
2x4
Structural • Close the door and mark the inside
Supports vertical centerline of the garage door.
• Extend the line onto the header wall
above the door.
Remember, you can fasten the
header bracket within 2 feet to the
left or right of the door center only if
a torsion spring or center bearing
Vertical plate is in the way; or you can attach
Guideline
it to the ceiling (refer to page 14)
when clearance is minimal. (It may
be mounted on the wall upside down
if necessary, to gain approximately
1/2".)
If you need to install the header bracket
on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag
screws (not supplied) to securely fasten
the 2x4 to structural supports as shown
here and on page 13.
Ceiling Ceiling
Header Header
Wall Wall
• Open your door to the highest 2" Track Header Header
2" Track Wall
Wall T
point of travel as shown. Draw 2"
Track 2"
an intersecting horizontal line Highest Point
Highest Point
on the header wall 2" above of Travel of Travel
Highest Point Highest Po
the high point. This height will of Travel of Travel
provide travel clearance for the Door Door
top edge of the door.Door Door
Ceiling
Header
Wall
2" Track Header
Wall Track
2"
Highest Point
of Travel
Highest Point
Sectional door with One-piece ofdoor
Travelwith
curved track Door horizontal track
Proceed to Door
Step 2, page 14.
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Position Header Bracket
Unfinished
One Piece Door Without Track Header
Header Wall
Wall
Unfinished
Ceiling
Ceiling
Vertical
Vertical
1/30/92 - 4/7/92 Centerline
ONE-PIECE DoorCenterline
Without Track
2x4
2x4
Structural
Structural
Read the Safety Instructions on page 12. They also apply to doors without tracks.Supports
Supports
Unfinished
Header Wall Ceiling
Vertical
Centerline 2x4
2x4
Vertical
Vertical
2x4
• Close the door and mark the Centerline
Centerline ofof
inside vertical centerline of Garage
Garage Door
Door Structural
OPTIONAL
OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT
Supports
CEILING MOUNT
your garage door. Extend the FOR
FOR HEADER
HEADER BRACKET
BRACKET
line onto the header wall
above door.
If headroom clearance is
minimal, you can install the 2x4
Vertical
header bracket on the ceiling. Centerline of
See page 14. Garage Door
OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT
• If you need to install the FOR HEADER BRACKET
header bracket on a 2x4 (on
wall or ceiling), use lag screws
(not supplied) to securely
fasten the 2x4 to structural
supports as shown.
Header
Header Wall
Wall
Highest
Header Highest
Header Point
Point
Highest
Highest Point
Point Wall
Wall ofof Travel
Travel
ofof Travel
Travel
Door
Door
Distance
Distance
Door
Door
Header Wall
Header Highest Point
Distance
Distance
Highest Point Wall of Travel

of Travel
Jamb
Jamb
Hardware
Hardware
Pivot
Pivot
Door
Distance
Door
Distance
One-piece
Jamb door without track One-piece door without track
Hardware
jamb hardware pivot hardware
Pivot
• Open your door to the highest point of travel as EXAMPLE

shown. Measure the distance from the top of the Distance from top of door
door to the floor. Subtract the actual height of the (at highest point of travel) to floor...........................92"
door. Add 8" to the remainder. (See Example).
Actual height of door ...........................................– 88"
• Close the door and draw an intersecting horizontal
Remainder................................................................4"
line on the header wall at the determined height.
Add ........................................................................+ 8"
If the total number of inches exceeds the height
available in your garage, use the maximum Bracket height on header wall.............................= 12"
height possible, or refer to page 14 for ceiling (Measure UP from top of CLOSED door.)
installation.
Proceed to Step 2, page 14.
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You can attach the header bracket either to the
Installation Step 2 wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling.
Install the Header Bracket Follow the instructions which will work best for
your particular requirements.
Mounting New Header Fasten the Header Bracket to the Wall

Mounting New Header BracketBracket
10/16/9110/16/91
- 10/26/91
• Center
- 10/26/91
the bracket-on
4/5/92 - 4/5/92
the vertical guideline with • Mark either set of bracket holes (do not use the
the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal holes designated for ceiling mount). Drill 3/16" pilot
line as shown (with the arrow pointing toward holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural
the ceiling). support with the hardware provided.
Wall
Wall
Mounting Holes
Mounting Holes
Vertical
Vertical
Center CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Header Center CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Header TO
NL
Y
Line
Wall UN
T ON
LY
Line
ILIN
G
MO
UN
Lag Screws
Wall G
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Lag Screws
CE
ILIN
UP 5/16"x9x1-5/8"
UP 5/16"x9x1-5/8" UP
Header UP
Header
Bracket
Bracket
2x4
2x4
Structural Door
Structural Door
Support Spring The nail hole is for positioning
Support Spring The nail hole is for positioning
only. You must use lag screws to
only. You must use lag screws to
mount the header bracket.
mount the header bracket. Optional
Optional
Wall Mounting
Wall Mounting
Holes
Holes
Garage
Garage
Door
Door Hardware Shown Actual Size
Highest
Highest Vertical
Point of Travel Vertical
Point of Travel Center
(of Garage Door) Center
(of Garage Door) Line
Line
Lag Screw
5/16"-9 x1-5/8"
Fasten the Header Bracket to the Ceiling

• Extend the vertical guideline onto the ceiling as
shown.
• Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more Finished
Finished
than 6" from the wall. Make sure the arrow is Ceiling
Ceiling
pointing toward the wall. The bracket can be
mounted flush against the ceiling when clearance is Vertical
Vertical
minimal. Center Line
Center Line
• Mark holes designated for ceiling mount only. Drill Header
Header
3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a Bracket
Bracket
structural support with the hardware provided.
UP
UP
6" Maximum
6" Maximum
Ceiling Mounting Holes Door Lag Screws

Ceiling Mounting Holes Door Lag Screws
Spring 5/16"x9x1-5/8"
Spring 5/16"x9x1-5/8"
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
UP UP
Header
Header
Wall
Wall
Vertical
Vertical
Center Line
Garage Center Line
Garage
Door
Door
The nail hole is for positioning only.
The nail hole is for positioning only.
You must use lag screws to mount
You must use lag screws to mount
the header bracket.
the header bracket.
14
Attach Tee Rail to Header Bracket
2/4/92 - 4/9/92 - 5/3/92 -5/5/92
Installation Step 3
Attach the T-rail to the Header Bracket
• Position the opener on the garage floor below the

header bracket. Use packing material as a
protective base.
Header Wall
If the door spring is in the way you'll need help.
Header Have someone hold the opener securely on a
Bracket
temporary support to allow the T-rail to clear the
Chain
spring.
Pulley • Position the chain pulley bracket against the header
Bracket
bracket.
• Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as
shown.
• Insert a ring fastener to secure.
Ring Fastener
T-rail Header Bracket
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4 "
Chain
Pulley
Bracket
T-rail
Garage
Door
IN
CR N
DO
EA
W
SE
TR
AV P
EL
U
Temporary
Support
Hardware Shown Actual Size
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4" Ring Fastener
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Installation Step 4 CAUTION
Position the Opener
Follow instructions which apply to your door type To prevent damage to steel, aluminum,
as illustrated. fiberglass or glass panel doors, do not rest the
opener on the door without using a 2x4.
SECTIONAL Door & ONE-PIECE Door with Track
A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal

door-to-T-rail distance.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder.
T-rail 2x4
You will need help at this point if the ladder is
not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat
on the top section beneath the T-rail.
Door
• If the top panel hits the trolley when you raise
the door, pull down on the trolley release arm
to disconnect inner and outer sections. The
trolley can remain disconnected until Step 12 Stepladder
is completed.
Trolley
Release Arm
Trolley
ONE-PIECE Door without Track
Header
Bracket
• With the door fully open and parallel to the floor, Top of Opener
measure the distance from the floor to the top of
the door.
• Using a stepladder as a support, raise the opener
to the same distance as the door from the floor (it Top of Door
will be at a slight angle as shown).
• The top of the door should be level with the top of
the opener. Do not position the opener more than Stepladder
2" above this point.
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Installation Step 5 WARNING
Hang the Opener
The opener could fall and injure someone if it is
not properly secured. Fasten the opener
securely to structural supports of the garage.
Two representative installations are shown.

Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should
be angled, Figure 1, to provide rigid support. On
finished ceilings, Figure 2, attach a sturdy metal Figure 1 Structural
bracket to structural supports before installing the Supports
opener. The bracket and fastening hardware are not
supplied.
• Measure the distance from each side of the opener Measure Lag Screws
Distance 5/16"x18x1-7/8"
to the structural support.
5/16"-18x7/8" Screw
• Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required 5/16" Lock Washer
lengths. 5/16"-18 Nut
• Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.

• Attach one end of each bracket to a support with
5/16"x18x1-7/8" lag screws.
• Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with
5/16"-18x7/8" hex screws, lock washers and nuts.
• Check to make sure the T-rail is centered over the
door (or in line with the header bracket if the
bracket is not centered above the door).
Figure 2 Hidden
Support
• Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the
door hits the rail, raise the header bracket. Bracket
(Not Supplied)
— FINISHED CEILING —
Lag Screws
Grease the top and 5/16"x18x1-7/8"
underside of the rail RE
AS
E
IL G 3A4
RA
surface where the N O .8 (Not Supplied)
5/16"-18x7/8" Screw
trolley slides. A tube of 5/16" Lock Washer
grease is supplied. 5/16"-18 Nut
5/16"-18x7/8" Screw
5/16" Lock Washer
5/16"-18 Nut
Lag Screw
5/16"-18x1-7/8"
Hex Screw
5/16"- 18x7/8" Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16"
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Install the Door Control
Children operating or playing with a garage
door opener can injure themselves or others.
• Locate the Door Control within sight of the The garage door could close and cause
door at a minimum height of 5 feet where small
serious injury or death.
children cannot reach, and away from all Install the Door Control (or any additional push
moving parts of the door and door hardware. buttons) out of the reach of children and away
Fasten the Door Control Button securely with from all moving parts of the door and door
6ABx1-1/2" screws. If installing into drywall, drill hardware, but where the garage door is visible.
5/32" holes and use the anchors provided. Do not allow children to operate the push
button(s) or the remote control transmitter(s).
• Strip 1/4" of insulation from one end of the bell
A moving garage door could injure someone
wire; connect the wire to the two screw terminals
under it. Activate the opener only when the
on the back of the Door Control by color: door is properly adjusted, you can see it clearly,
white to 2, and white/red to 1. and there are no obstructions to door travel.
• Run the bell wire up the wall and across the ceiling
to the opener. Use insulated staples to secure the
wire in several places. Be careful not to pierce the
Do NOT connect the power and operate the
wire with a staple, thereby resulting in a short.
opener at this time. The trolley will travel to the
• Receiver terminal screws and the antenna are full open position but will not return to the
located on the back panel of the opener. Position close position until the sensor beam is
the antenna wire as shown. connected and properly aligned.
• Then connect the bell wire to the opener terminal See Safety Reversing Sensor instructions
screws: white to 2 and white/red to 1. beginning on page 21.
• Remember to affix the User Safety Instruction
label to the wall near the Door Control, and the
Maintenance Instruction label in a prominent Outside Keylock Accessory Connections
location on the inside of the garage door. To opener terminal screws: white to 2; white/red to 1
If the label adhesive will not adhere to your garage
wall surface (or becomes loose with time) use tacks
to secure the label alongside the Door Control.
Page 32 explains how to operate the opener using
2-Conductor
the Door Control. Bell Wire
WHT
2
Hardware Shown Actual Size RED

1 Door
Control
Terminal
Screws
6ABx1-1/2" Screw Insulated
Lighted Door Control Button Dry Wall Anchors Staples
Opener
2-Conductor Terminal
Bell Wire Screws
1 2 3
9 1 9 1
7 3 7 3
5 5
KG KG
Lighted
Door Control
Button
Back Panel Antenna

of Opener
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Installation Step 7
Install the Light and the Lens
Install the light:

• Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in the socket.
The light will turn ON and remain lit for
approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is
connected. Then the light will turn OFF.
• If the bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration,
replace with a standard-neck "Garage Door Panel Screw
Light
Opener" bulb. Lens
Lens Slot
Install the lens:
(All Models except 1240R)
75 Watt Max.
• Locate and loosen (approximately 1/8") the two Light Bulb
screws near top of opener front panel. Position Lens Tab
lens against panel with slotted tabs directly below
screws. Slide lens up to seat tabs behind screws.
Snap bottom tabs of lens into panel slots.
Retighten top panel screws to secure lens.

Attach the Manual Release
Rope and Handle Do not use the red handle to pull the door
open or closed. The rope knot could become
untied and you could fall. Use the manual
release only to disengage the trolley and, if
possible, only when the door is closed.
Garage doors are heavy. If the door is open
when the handle is pulled, the door could
close inadvertently if it is not properly
balanced. Serious injury may result to persons
under the door. Make sure the doorway is clear
Overhand
Knot
of persons and obstructions before pulling
handle when door is open.
Trolley Trolley
Release Arm
Rope • Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the
top of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right side
NOT
ICE
up as shown. Secure with an overhand knot at least
Manual
Release Handle
1" from the end of the rope to prevent slipping.
Overhand
Knot • Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in
the release arm of the outer trolley.
• Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet above the
floor. Secure with an overhand knot.
If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end
with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling.
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Electrical Requirements
To prevent electrocution or fire, installation
and wiring must be in compliance with local
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage electrical and building codes.
door opener has a grounding type plug with a third Do NOT use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter,
grounding pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding or change the plug in any way to make it fit
type outlet. your outlet.
If the plug doesn't fit into the outlet you have,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
opener at this time.
Right Wrong
If permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the following procedure:
WARNING
To prevent electrocution, remove power from
the garage door opener and from the circuit
you plan to use for the permanent
connection.
Permanent wiring
connection
To make a permanent connection through the
7/8" diameter hole in the top of the opener
(according to local code):
• Remove the opener cover screws and set the
cover aside. Ground Tab
• Remove the attached 3-prong cord. Green

Ground
• Connect the black (line) wire to the screw on the Screw
brass terminal; the white (neutral) wire to the Ground Wire
screw on the silver terminal; and the ground wire Black
Wire
to the green ground screw. The opener must be
grounded.
• Reinstall the cover.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
opener at this time. White Wire Black
Wire
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The Protector System®
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY

REVERSING SENSOR
WARNING
The safety reversing sensor must be connected Without a properly working safety reversing
and aligned correctly before the garage door sensor, persons (particularly children) could
opener will move in the down direction. This is a be injured or killed by a closing garage door.
required safety device and cannot be disabled. Read and follow all instructions.
To protect small children, install the safety
When properly connected and aligned, the safety reversing sensor so that the beam will be no
reversing sensor will detect an obstacle in the path of higher than 4"-6" above the garage floor.
its electronic beam. The sending eye (with an orange Disconnect power to the garage door opener
indicator light) transmits an invisible light beam to the before installing the safety reversing sensor.
receiving eye (with a green indicator light). If an
obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is
closing, the door will stop and reverse to full open If it is necessary to mount the units on the wall, the
position, and the door control will flash for 5 seconds. brackets must be securely fastened to a solid surface
The units must be installed inside the garage so that such as the wall framing. Extension brackets (see
the sending and receiving eyes face each other accessories) are available if needed. If installing in
across the door, between 4 – 6" above the floor. masonry construction, add a piece of wood at each
Either can be installed on the left or right of the door location to avoid drilling extra holes in masonry if
as long as the sun never shines directly into the repositioning is necessary.
receiving eye lens. The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed.
The mounting brackets are designed to clip onto the No part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs,
track of sectional garage doors without additional hinges, rollers or other hardware) may interrupt the
hardware. beam while the door is closing.
Sensor Beam Sensor Beam

4-6" max. 4-6" max.
above floor above floor
Invisible Light Beam

Protection Area
Figure 1: Facing the door from inside the garage
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Figure 2 DOOR TRACK MOUNT (Right Side)
Installation Step 10
Install the Safety Reversing Sensor
(Receiving and Sending Eyes) Door
Track
Lip
INSTALLING THE BRACKETS
Indicator
Be sure power to the opener is disconnected. light
Install and align the brackets so the sensors will face
each other across the garage door, with the beam
from 4 – 6" above the floor.
Sensor
Bracket
They may be installed in one of three ways, as Lens
follows.
Garage door track installation (preferred):
• Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each
door track, with the curved arms facing the door. Figure 3 WALL MOUNT (Right Side)
Snap into place against the side of the track. It
should lie flush, with the lip hugging the back edge ide Optional
Ins ge Extension
a ra
of the track, as shown in Figure 2. G all
W
Bracket
(See Accessories)
If your door track will not support the bracket (Provided with
securely, wall installation is recommended. Extension
Bracket)
Wall installation:
• Place the bracket against the wall with curved arms
facing the door. Be sure there is enough clearance
for the sensor beam to be unobstructed.
• If additional depth is needed, an extension bracket
(see Accessories) or wood blocks can be used.
Sensor
• Use bracket mounting holes as a template to locate Bracket
and drill (2) 3/16" diameter pilot holes on the wall at Indicator
(Provided with Lens light
each side of the door, from 4–6" above the floor. Extension Bracket)
• Attach brackets to wall with lag screws (not
provided). Figure 4 FLOOR MOUNT (Right Side)
• If using extension brackets or wood blocks, adjust
Lens Indicator
right and left assemblies to the same distance out Sensor light
from the mounting surface. Make sure all door Bracket
(Provided with
hardware obstructions are cleared. Extension Bracket)
Floor installation:
• Use wood blocks or extension brackets (see Attach with
Accessories) to elevate sensor brackets so the concrete anchors
lenses will be 4-6" above the floor. (not provided)
(Provided with
• Carefully measure and place right and left Extension ide Optional
assemblies at the same distance out from the wall. Bracket) Ins age Extension
a r
G all Bracket
Be sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared. W
(See Accessories)
• Fasten to the floor with concrete anchors as shown.
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut (2) Insulated Staples (20)
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MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY SENSORS
Figure 5
• Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot
on each sensor. Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to Wing nut
brackets, with lenses pointing toward each other
across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed
by a bracket extension. See Figure 5.
• Finger tighten the wing nuts. 1/4"-20x1/2"
Carriage bolt
• Run the wires from both sensors to the opener. Use Lens
insulated staples to secure wire to wall and ceiling.

• Strip 1/4" of insulation from each set of wires. TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY SENSORS
Separate white and white/black wires sufficiently to 1. If the sending eye indicator light does not glow
connect to the opener terminal screws: white to 2 steadily after installation, check for:
and white/black to 3. • Electric power to the opener.
ALIGNING THE SAFETY SENSORS • A short in the white or white/black wires. These
can occur at staples, or at screw terminal
• Plug in the opener. The indicator lights in both the
connections.
sending and receiving eyes will glow steadily if
wiring connections and alignment are correct. • Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener.
The sending eye orange indicator light will glow • A broken wire.
regardless of alignment or obstruction. If the green 2. If the sending eye indicator light glows steadily but
indicator light in the receiving eye is off, dim, or the receiving eye indicator light doesn't:
flickering (and the invisible light beam path is not • Check alignment.
obstructed), alignment is required.
• Check for an open wire to the receiving eye.
• Loosen the sending eye wing nut and readjust,
aiming directly at the receiving eye. Lock in place. 3. If the receiving eye indicator light is dim, realign
either sensor.
• Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust
sensor until it receives the sender’s beam. When NOTE: When the invisible beam path is obstructed or
the green indicator light glows steadily, tighten the misaligned while the door is closing, the door will
wing nut. reverse. If the door is already open, it will not close.
The door control will blink 10 times. See page 21.
Figure 6 Wiring the Safety Sensors
Connect Wire to
Opener Terminals
Finished
Bell Wire Ceiling
Bell Wire
Sensor
Connections
Door Control
Connections
(dotted line) 1 2 3
OPENER TERMINAL SCREWS
Sensor
Invisible Light Beam
Protection Area
Sensor
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Installation Step 11 CAUTION
Fasten Door Bracket
Follow instructions which apply to your door type To prevent damage to steel, aluminum,
as illustrated below or on page 25. fiberglass or glass panel doors, always
reinforce the inside of the door both vertically
and horizontally with angle iron.
A horizontal brace should be long enough to be secured to 2 vertical supports. A vertical brace should
cover the height of the top panel.
The illustration shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal brace. For the vertical brace, 2 pieces of
angle iron are used to create a "U"-shaped support. The best solution is to check with your garage door
manufacturer for an opener installation door reinforcement kit.
SECTIONAL Door Installation Procedure
Header
Bracket
Horizontal and vertical reinforcement
is needed for lightweight garage doors
(fiberglass, aluminum, steel,
doors with glass panel, etc). Figure 1
Vertical
Reinforcement
Vertical
Guideline
Door
Bracket
Location
UP
Carriage Bolt
5/16"-18x2-1/2"
Vertical Door
Guideline Bracket
Lock
Washer
5/16" Nut
5/16"-18
Inside Edge
of Door or
Reinforcement Board
Figure 2
UP
• Center the door bracket on the previously marked

vertical guideline used for the header bracket
installation. Note the correct UP placement, as Door Bracket
stamped inside the bracket.
• Position the bracket on the face of the door within
the following limits:
A) The top edge of the bracket 2"-4" below the top
edge of the door.
B) The top edge of the bracket directly below any
structural support across the top of the door.
• Mark and drill 5/16" left and right fastening holes. Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16"
Secure the bracket as shown in Figure 1 if there is
vertical reinforcement.
If your installation doesn't require vertical reinforce-
Carriage Bolt
ment but does need top and bottom fastening holes 5/16"-18x2-1/2"
for the door bracket, fasten as shown in Figure 2.
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All ONE-PIECE Door Installation Procedure
Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on page 24.
They apply to one-piece doors also.
Header Wall
2x4 Support Header

Bracket
— Finished Ceiling —
Door Optional Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is

Bracket Placement needed for lightweight garage doors
of Door (fiberglass, aluminum, steel, door with
Bracket glass panel, etc.). (Not Provided)
Vertical
Centerline of Nut Lock Washer
Garage Door 5/16"-18 5/16"
Top of Door
(Inside Garage)
Door
Bracket
Top Edge
of Door
Optional
Placement
For a door with no Carriage Bolt

exposed framing or for 5/16"-18x2-1/2"
the optional installation,
use 5/16"x1-1/2" lag
screws (not provided)
to fasten door bracket.
• Center the bracket on the top of the door, in line

with the header bracket as shown. Mark holes.
• Drill 5/16" pilot holes and fasten the door bracket Hardware Shown Actual Size
with hardware supplied.
If the door has no exposed framing, drill 3/16" pilot
holes and fasten the bracket with 5/16"x1-1/2"
lag screws (not supplied) to the top of the door. Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16"
The door bracket may be installed on the top
edge of the door if required for your installation.
(Refer to the dotted line optional placement
drawing.) Drill 3/16" pilot holes and substitute Carriage Bolt
5/16"x1-1/2" lag screws (not supplied) to fasten 5/16"-18x2-1/2"
the bracket to the door.
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Installation Step 12
Connect Door Arm to Trolley
Follow instructions which apply to your door type
as illustrated below and on page 27.
SECTIONAL Doors Only

Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the manual release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from
the inner trolley. Slide the outer trolley back (away from the door) about 2" as shown in Figures 1-3.
Figure 1: Figure 2:
• Door
FastenArm to Trolley
straight doorSectional
arm section to outer trolley • Bring arm sections together. Find two pairs of holes
New door5/16"x1"
with the brkt clevis pin. Secure the connection that line up and join sections. Select holes as far
1/96
with a ring fastener. apart as possible to increase door arm rigidity.
• Fasten curved section to the door bracket in the
same way, using the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin.
Inner Trolley
Outer Trolley
Lock
Clevis Pin Washers Rope
5/16"x1" 5/16"
Ring
Fastener
Manual
Nuts Release
5/16"-18 Handle
Door Straight
Bracket Door Arm
Screws
5/16"-18x7/8"
Curved
Clevis Pin Door Arm Figure 1 Door Bracket Figure 2
5/16"x1-1/4"
Hole Alignment Alternative

Figure 3:
• If holes in curved arm are above holes in straight
arm, disconnect straight arm. Cut about 6" from
the solid end. Reconnect to trolley with cut end
down as shown.
• Bring arm sections together. Lock
Washers
• Find two pairs of holes that line up and join with 5/16"
screws, lock washers and nuts. Nuts
5/16"-18

Screws
5/16"-18x7/8"
Cut This End

Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16" Ring Fastener
Figure 3
Clevis Pin Clevis Pin Hex Screw

5/16"x1" (Trolley) 5/16"x1-1/4" (Door Bracket) 5/16"- 18x7/8"
Proceed to Adjustment Step 1, page 28. Trolley will re-engage automatically when the opener is operated.
26
All ONE-PIECE Doors
Assemble the Door Arm: Door Ring

Bracket Fastener
• Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections
Lock Nuts
together to the longest possible length (with a 2 or 5/16"-18
Washers
3 hole overlap). 5/16"
• With the door closed, connect the straight door arm Clevis Pin Straight
5/16"x1-1/4" Arm
section to the door bracket with the 5/16"x1-1/4"
clevis pin. Screws
5/16"-18x7/8 Curved
• Secure with a ring fastener. Door Arm
On one-piece doors, before connecting the door arm to the trolley the travel limits must be adjusted. Limit adjust-
ment screws are located on the left side panel as shown on page 28. Follow adjustment procedures below.
Fully Closed
Trolley
Fully Open
Trolley
Door Arm Door Arm

Connector Hole
Door Arm
Connector Hole
Closed
Door Open Door Door with Door Arm
Backward Slant
Adjustment Procedures for One-Piece Doors
Open Door Adjustment: Closed Door Adjustment:

Decrease UP limit Decrease DOWN limit
• Turn the UP limit adjustment screw counter- • Turn the DOWN limit adjustment screw clockwise
clockwise 5-1/2 turns. 5 complete turns.
• Press the Door Control button. The trolley will • Press the Door Control button. The trolley will travel
travel to the fully open position. to the fully closed position.
• Manually raise the door to the open position • Manually close the door and lift the door arm to the
(parallel to the floor), and lift the door arm to the trolley. The arm should touch the trolley just ahead
trolley. The arm should touch the trolley just in of the door arm connector hole. Refer to the fully
back of the door arm connector hole. Refer to the closed trolley/door arm positions in the illustration. If
fully open trolley/door arm positions in the the arm is behind the connector hole, adjust the
illustration. If the arm does not extend far enough, limit further. One full turn equals 2" of trolley travel.
adjust the limit further. One full turn equals 2" of
trolley travel.
Connect the door arm to the trolley.

• Close the door and join the curved arm to the connector hole in the trolley with the remaining clevis pin. It may
be necessary to lift the door slightly to make the connection.
• Secure with a ring fastener.
• Run the opener through a complete travel cycle. If the door has a slight "backward" slant in full open position
as shown in the illustration, decrease the UP limit until the door is parallel to the floor.
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Adjustment Section: Pages 28 – 30
Adjustment Step 1 WARNING W

Adjust the UP and DOWN Limits
The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
Do not make any limit adjustments until the Improper adjustment of the travel limits will
Limit Adjustment Art
safety reversing sensors are completely interfere with the proper operation of the safety
installed. 10/7/91 - 5/1/92 - 5/4/92 reverse system. The door might not reverse
properly when required and could seriously
injure or kill someone under it. Test the safety
Limit adjustment settings regulate the points at reverse system following all adjustments to the
which the door will stop when moving up or down. travel limits. See page 30.
The door will stop in the up direction if anything CAUTION
interferes with door travel. The door will reverse in
the down direction if anything interferes with the
door travel (including binding or unbalanced doors).
To operate the opener, press the Door Control
button. Run the opener through a complete travel
cycle.
2-4"
• Does the door open and close completely?
• Does the door stay closed and not reverse Cover
unintentionally when fully closed? Protection
Bolt
If your door passes both of these tests, no limit INCREASE TRAVEL
adjustments are necessary unless the reversing test DOWN UP
fails (see page 30).

Limit
Adjustment procedures are outlined below. Run the Left Side Adjustment
opener through a complete travel cycle after Panel Screws
each adjustment.
Repeated operation of the opener during adjustment
procedures may cause the motor to overheat and
shut off. Simply wait 15 minutes and try again.
Read the procedures carefully before continuing on INCREASE TRAVEL
to Adjustment Step 2. Use a screwdriver to make
DOWN UP
limit adjustments.
Limit Adjustment Label
How and When to Adjust the Limits

• If the door does not open completely, but opens If you have adjusted the door arm to the maximum
at least five feet: length and the door still will not close completely,
Increase up travel. Turn the UP limit adjustment lower the header bracket. See Installation Step 1,
screw clockwise. One turn equals 2" of travel. pages 12 and 13.
NOTE: To prevent the trolley from hitting the • If the opener reverses in fully closed position:
cover protection bolt, keep a minimum distance Decrease down travel. Turn the DOWN limit
of 2-4" between the trolley and the bolt. adjustment screw clockwise. One turn equals 2" of
• If door does not open at least 5 feet: travel.
Adjust the UP (open) force as explained in • If the door reverses when closing and there is
Adjustment Step 2. no visible interference to travel cycle:
• If the door does not close completely: If the opener lights are flashing, the Safety Reversing
Sensors are either not installed, misaligned, or
Increase down travel. Turn the DOWN limit
obstructed. See Troubleshooting, page 23.
adjustment screw counterclockwise. One turn equals
2" of travel. Test the door for binding: Pull the manual release
handle. Manually open and close the door. If the
If the door still won't close completely and the trolley
door is binding, call for garage door service. If the
bumps into the pulley bracket (see page 4 or 5), try
door is not binding or unbalanced, adjust the DOWN
lengthening the door arm (see page 26).
(close) force. See Adjustment Step 2.
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Adjustment Step 2 WARNING W
Adjust the Force
Too much force on the door will interfere with
the proper operation of the safety reverse
system. The door might not reverse properly
Force adjustment controls are located on the back when required and could seriously injure or
panel of the opener. Force adjustment settings kill someone under it. Do not increase the
regulate the amount of power required to open and force beyond the minimum amount required to
close the door. close the door. Do not use the force
The door will stop in the up direction if anything CAUTION
adjustments to compensate for a binding or
sticking garage door. Test the safety reverse
interferes with its travel. The door will reverse in the
down direction if anything interferes with its travel system following all adjustments to force
(including binding or unbalanced doors). levels. See page 30.
If the forces are set too light, door travel may be
interrupted by nuisance reversals in the down
direction and stops in the up direction. Weather
conditions can affect the door movement, so
occasional adjustment may be needed.
The maximum force adjustment range is
260 degrees, about 3/4 of a complete turn. Do not
force controls beyond that point. Turn force Force
adjustment controls with a screwdriver. Adjustment
Controls
1 2 3
9 1 9 1
7 3 7 3
5 5
KG KG
9 1 9 1
7 3 7 3
5 5
KG KG
Force Adjustment Label BACK PANEL OF OPENER
How and When to Adjust the Forces
Test the DOWN (close) force: Make 10 degree turn adjustments until the door stops
Grasp the door bottom when the door is about easily. After each adjustment, run the opener through
halfway through DOWN (close) travel. The door a complete travel cycle.
should reverse. Reversal halfway through down
travel does not guarantee reversal on a two-inch If the door doesn't open at least 5 feet:
obstruction. See page 30. If the door is hard to Increase UP (Open) force by turning the control
hold or doesn't reverse, decrease the DOWN (close)
clockwise. Make 10 degree turn adjustments until
force by turning the control counterclockwise.
door opens completely. Re-adjust the UP limit if
Make 10 degree turn adjustments until the door necessary. After each adjustment, run the opener
reverses normally. After each adjustment, run the through a complete travel cycle.
opener through a complete cycle.
If the door reverses during the down (close) cycle
Test the UP (open) force: and the opener lights aren't flashing:
Grasp the door bottom when the door is about Increase DOWN (close) force by turning the control
halfway through UP (open) travel. The door should clockwise. Make 10 degree turn adjustments until the
stop. If the door is hard to hold or doesn't stop, door completes a close cycle. After each adjustment,
decrease UP (open) force by turning the control run the opener through a complete travel cycle. Do
counterclockwise. not increase the force beyond the minimum
amount required to close the door.
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Adjustment Step 3 WARNING
Test The Protector System®
Without a properly working safety reversing
sensor, persons (particularly children) could be
• Press the remote control push button to open seriously injured or killed if trapped by a closing
the door. garage door. Repeat this test once a month.
• Place the opener carton in the path of the door.
• Press the remote control push button to close the
door. The door will not move more than an inch,
and the opener light will flash.
Professional service is required if the opener
closes the door when the safety reversing
sensor is obstructed.
The garage door opener will not close from a
remote if the indicator light in either sensor is off,
alerting you to the fact that the sensor is
misaligned or obstructed.
The garage door can be closed by pressing and
holding the door control button until down travel is
completed. Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor
Adjustment Step 4 WARNING

Test the Safety Reverse System
Failure to test and adjust the safety reverse
system may result in serious injury or death to
persons trapped by a closing garage door.
Repeat this test once a month and adjust as
needed.
Test:
GARAGE DOOR
• Place a one-inch board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the
floor, centered under the garage door.
• Operate the door in the down direction. The door
must reverse on striking the obstruction.
Adjustment:
If the door stops on the obstruction, it is not traveling
far enough in the down direction.
• Increase the DOWN limit by turning the DOWN
limit adjustment screw counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
• Repeat the test.
On a sectional door, make sure limit
adjustments do not force the door arm beyond a
straight up and down position. See the
illustration on page 26.
• When the door reverses on the one-inch object
(or 2x4 laid flat), remove the obstruction and run One-inch Board
(2x4 laid flat)
the opener through 3 or 4 complete travel cycles to
test adjustment. Important safety check:
If the door will not reverse after repeated adjustment Repeat Adjustment Steps 1, 2 and 4 after:
attempts, call for professional garage door service. • Each adjustment of door arm length, force controls
or limit controls.
• Any repair to or adjustment of the garage door
(including springs and hardware).
• Any repair to or buckling of the garage floor.
• Any repair to or adjustment of the opener.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not permit children either to operate or to play with the opener. Keep remote control in a
location inaccessible to children.
3. Operate opener only when the door is in full view and free from any obstruction. Keep the door in
sight until it is completely closed. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR.
4. Check safety reversal system monthly. See page 30. The garage door MUST reverse on contact
with a one-inch object (or a 2x4 board laid flat) placed on the floor. If an adjustment is made to
either the force or the limit of travel, both adjustments may be needed and the safety reversal
system must be checked. Failure to properly adjust the opener may result in severe injury or death.
5. If possible, use the manual release only when the door is in a closed position. Caution should be
taken whenever the disconnect cord is actuated with the door open. Weak or broken springs may
cause the door to fall rapidly, causing injury or death to persons.
6. KEEP GARAGE DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED. See page 3. An improperly balanced door may not
reverse when required and could result in severe injury or death. Repairs to cables, spring
assemblies and other hardware must be made by a professional garage door person.
7. Disconnect the electric power from the garage door opener before making any repairs or removing
the covers.
8. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Care of Your Opener
Limit and force adjustment controls
Limit Controls Force Controls
9 1 9 1
WARNING
7 3 7 3
INCREASE TRAVEL
DOWN UP
5 5
Keep batteries away from small children. If
KG KG
swallowed, promptly notify doctor.
Adjustment Label Adjustment Label
(Located on the left side panel) (Located on the back panel)
Weather conditions may cause some minor changes in The remote control transmitter
door operation requiring some re-adjustments, The opener must learn the code of any new remote
particularly during the first year of operation. Pages 28 control. Page 33 explains how to program your
and 29 refer to the limit and force adjustments. Only a receiver and how to erase all codes if required. Self
screwdriver is required. Follow the instructions carefully.
service of your receiver and remote control is not
Repeat the safety reverse test (page 30) after any recommended. If service is needed, call the toll-free
adjustment of limits or force. number listed on the back page.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The remote control battery
Once a Month The lithium battery should
Manually operate door. If it is unbalanced or binding, produce power for up to 5 years.
call for professional garage door service. To replace the battery, pry open
Check to be sure door opens & closes fully. Adjust case with visor clip or screwdriver,
limits and/or force if necessary. (See pages 28 and as shown. Insert battery positive
29.) side up.
Repeat the safety reverse test. Make any necessary Dispose of your old battery
adjustments (See page 30). properly.
Twice a Year
Check chain tension. Disconnect trolley first. Adjust if
necessary (See page 11).
Once a Year
Oil door rollers, bearings and hinges. The opener
does not require additional lubrication. Do not grease
the door tracks.
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Operation of Your Opener
Activate the opener with any of the following
devices: WARNING
• The Remote Control Transmitter. Hold push
button down until the door starts to move. Weak or broken springs could allow an open
• The Door Control. Hold button down until the door to fall (either rapidly or unexpectedly),
door starts to move. resulting in serious injury, death or property
• The Outside Keylock or Keyless Entry. damage. If possible, use the manual release
(See Accessories.) rope and handle only when the door is fully
closed.
When the opener is activated with the Safety
Reversing Sensor installed and correctly aligned:
1. If open, the door will close. If closed, it will open. To open the door
2. If closing, the door will reverse. manually:
3. If opening, the door will stop (allowing space for Trolley The door should be fully
Release Arm
entry and exit of pets and for fresh air). closed if possible. Pull
Trolley
4. If the door has been stopped in a partially open down on the red
position, it will close. manual release handle
NO and lift the door
5. If obstructed while closing, the door will reverse. TIC
E
manually. To reconnect
6. If obstructed while opening, the door will stop. the door to the opener,
Manual Release press the Door Control
7. The garage door will reverse in the closing cycle Handle (Pull Down)
and the opener lights will blink for 5 seconds, when button.
the invisible beam is broken. If fully open, the door Manual disconnect
will not close when the beam is broken. The sensor position
has no effect in the opening cycle.
If the sensor is not installed, or is not aligned
correctly, the door won't close from any remote
control transmitter. You can close the door with the The lockout feature
Door Control, the Outside Keylock, or Keyless Entry, prevents the trolley
however, if you activate them until down travel is from reconnecting auto- Trolley
Release Arm
complete. If you release them too soon, the door will matically. Pull the red
reverse. manual release handle Trolley
down and back (toward
The Opener Light will turn on under the following
the opener). The door
conditions: When the opener is initially plugged in;
can then be raised and NOTICE
when the power is interrupted; when the opener is
lowered manually as
activated. It will turn off automatically after 4-1/2
often as necessary. To Manual Release Handle
minutes. Light will also turn on when someone walks (Pull Down & Back
disengage the Lockout
through the open garage door. Bulb size is 75 watts Towards Opener)
Feature, pull the
maximum.
manual handle straight Lockout position
down. The trolley will
reconnect on the next UP
or DOWN operation.
Operation of the
Door Control Button
Press to open or close the door.
Press again to reverse the door during the closing
cycle or to stop the door while it's opening.
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Receiver and Remote Control Programming
NOTICE: To comply with FCC rules, adjustment or modification of this receiver and/or
transmitter are prohibited, except for changing the code setting or replacing the
transmitter battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
Your garage door opener receiver and remote control

transmitter have been set at the factory to a matching
code. The door will open when you press the remote
WARNING W
control push button. The code between the remote
Children operating or playing with a garage
control and the receiver changes with each use,
door opener can injure themselves or others.
randomly accessing over 100 billion new codes. The garage door could close and cause
Your SECURITY✚ opener will operate with: serious injury or death. Do not allow children
to operate the door control(s) or remote
• several SECURITY✚ remote controls (with yellow
control transmitter(s).
indicator lights) utilizing up to 8 functions.
A moving garage door could injure or kill
• one Keyless Entry System (with SECURITY✚ logo) someone under it. Activate the opener only CAUTION
Below are instructions for programming your opener when you can see the door clearly, it is free of
to match any additional remotes you may purchase. obstructions, and is properly adjusted.
See available accessories on page 38.
To Add A Remote
1. Press and hold the remote control push button.
See Figure 1. Figure 1
2. Then press and release the "Smart"The Chamberlain
(learn) button Group, Inc. Model 91LM
on the back panel of the opener in Limit
FigureAdjustment
2. The SECURITY✚
Art - CGI Single-Function Remote Control
indicator light on the panel will begin to blink and
the opener light will flash once. 10/7/91 - 5/1/92 - 5/4/92 - 5/26/92
3. Release the remote push button. Yellow Battery
Now the opener will operate when that remote control Indicator Light
button is pressed. Test it by pressing the remote
button to see that the door goes up and down.
Push Button
If you release the remote control push button
before the opener light flashes, the opener will
not accept the code.
To Erase All Remote Control Codes

• Press and hold the "Smart" button on the opener
panel until the indicator light turns off (about 6 Figure 2 SECURITY✚
seconds). All transmitter codes are now erased. Garage Door Opener
Then follow the steps above to re-program each 1 2 3
remote control.
9 1 9 1
7 3 7 3
5 5
INCREASE TRAVEL KG KG
DOWN UP
Code programming instructions are also located Smart (learn) Indicator BACK
on the opener panel. Button Light PANEL
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Having a Problem?
Situation Probable Cause & Solution
The opener doesn't 1. Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light,
operate from either check the fuse box or the circuit breaker. (Some outlets are controlled by a wall switch.)
the door control or 2. Have you disabled all door locks? Review installation instruction warnings on
the remote control: Page 11.
3. Is there a build-up of ice or snow under the door? The door may be frozen to the
ground. Remove any restriction.
4. The garage door spring may be broken. Have it replaced.
5. Repeated operation may have tripped the overload protector in the motor. Wait
15 minutes. Try again.
Opener operates from 1. Is the door control push bar lit? If not, Remove the bell wire from the opener terminal
remote control, but screws. Short the red and white terminals by touching both terminals at the same
not from door control: time with a piece of wire. If the opener runs, check for a faulty wire connection at the
door control, a short under the staples, or a broken wire.
2. Are the wiring connections correct? Review Step 6, page 18.
The door operates 1. If your model has the Multi-Function “Lock feature”, turn it off.
from the door control, 2. Your opener needs to re-learn a remote control code. Refer to instructions on the
but not from the opener panel.
remote control:
3. Program the receiver to match the remote control code.
4. Repeat the receiver programming procedure with all remote controls.
The remote control 1. Change the location of the remote control in your car.
has short range: 2. Check to be sure the antenna on the side or back panel of the opener extends fully
downward.
3. Some installations may have shorter range due to a metal door, foil backed
insulation, or metal garage siding.
Opener noise is If operational noise is a problem because of proximity of the opener to the living
disturbing in living quarters, the Vibration Isolator Kit 41A3263 can be installed. This kit was designed to
quarters of home: minimize vibration to the house and is easy to install.
The garage door 1. Be sure that all remote control push buttons are off.
opens and closes 2. Remove the bell wire from the Door Control terminals and operate from the remote
by itself: control only. If this solves the problem, the Door Control is faulty (replace), or there is
an intermittent short on the wire between the Door Control and the opener.
3. Clear memory and reprogram all remote controls.
The door doesn't 1. Is something obstructing the door? Remove the obstruction or repair the door.
open completely: 2. If the door has been working properly but now doesn't open all the way, increase the
up force. See page 29.
3. If door opens at least 5 feet, the travel limits may need to be increased. One turn
equals 2 inches of travel. See page 28.
Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is complete.
The door stops but Review the travel limits adjustment procedures on page 28.
doesn't close Repeat the safety reverse test after any adjustment of door arm length, close
completely: force or down limit.
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Having a Problem? (continued)
Situation Probable Cause & Solution
The door opens but 1. If the opener light blinks, check the safety reversing sensor. See page 23.
won't close: 2. If the opener light does not blink and it is a new installation, check the down force.
See Adjustment Step 2, page 29. For an existing installation, see below.
The door reverses 1. Is something obstructing the door? Pull the manual release handle. Operate the door
for no apparent manually. If it is unbalanced or binding, call for professional garage door service.
reason and opener 2. Clear any ice or snow from the garage floor area where the door closes.
light doesn't blink:
3. Review the force adjustment procedures on page 29.
4. If door reverses in the fully closed position, decrease the travel limits (page 28).
Repeat safety reverse test after adjustments to force or travel limits. The need
for occasional adjustment of the force and limit settings is normal. Weather
conditions in particular can affect door travel.
The door reverses for Check the safety reversing sensor. Remove any obstruction or align the receiving eye.
no apparent reason See page 23.
and opener light
blinks for 5 seconds
after reversing:
The opener light: . . . doesn't turn on:

Replace the light bulbs (75 watts maximum). Use a standard neck garage door opener
bulb if regular bulb burns out.
. . . doesn't turn off:
Is the Light feature on? Turn it off.
The opener strains The door may be out of balance or the springs are broken. Close the door and use the
or maximum force is manual release to disconnect the trolley. Open and close the door manually. A properly
needed to operate balanced door will stay in any point of travel while being supported entirely by its
door: springs. If it does not, disconnect the opener and call a professional garage door
serviceman. Do not increase the force to operate the opener.
The opener motor 1. The garage door springs are broken. See above.
hums briefly, then 2. If the problem occurs on the first operation of the opener, door may be locked. Disable
won't work: the door lock. If the chain was removed and reinstalled, the motor may be out of phase.
Remove the chain; cycle the motor to the down position. Observe the drive sprocket.
When it turns in a clockwise direction and stops in the down position, reinstall the chain.
The opener won't 1. Use the manual release to disconnect the trolley. The door can be opened and closed
operate due to manually. When the power is restored, press the door control button and trolley will
power failure: automatically reconnect (unless trolley is in lockout position.) See page 32.
2. The Outside Quick Release accessory (for use on garages with no service door)
disconnects the trolley from outside the garage in case of power failure.
The chain droops It is normal for the chain to droop slightly in the closed door position. Use the manual
or sags: release to disconnect the trolley. If the chain returns to normal height when the trolley is
disengaged and the door reverses on a one-inch board, no adjustments are needed
(see page 11).
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Repair Parts
Rail Assembly Parts
3
1
5
2 KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
E
1 4A1008 Master link kit
AS
RE
RA
IL G 3A4
.8
2 41A4813 Chain pulley bracket
NO
6 3 41A3489 Complete trolley assembly
4 183B99 One-piece T-rail
5 41D3484 Full chain assembly
6 83A4 Rail grease
Installation Parts
6
2 4
5
3
1 NOT
ICE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 7
NLY
TO
UN
MO
1 41A4166 Door control button 8 CEI

LING
UP
2 41A5056-1 Single-function remote control case

(no circuit board)
3 10A20 3V2032 Lithium battery
4 29B137 Remote control visor clip 10
5 41A2828 Manual rope & handle assembly
6 217A238 2-Conductor bell wire - white & white/red
7 41A4353 Header bracket w/clevis pin & fastener 9
8 41A5047 Door bracket w/clevis pin & fastener
9 41A5034 Safety sensor kit (receiving and sending
eyes) with 3' 2-conductor bell wire
attached
10 178B34 Straight door arm section 11
11 178B35 Curved door arm section
12 12D584-1 Safety sensor brackets (2) 12
NOT SHOWN
41A2770-6 Installation hardware bag (includes
hardware illustrated on page 7).
114A2217 Owner's manual
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Repair Parts
Opener Assembly Parts
2 1A
2A 4
20
3
8
16 19 9 6 7
17 10 5
18 3
11
16 15 13 (Down) LIMIT SWITCH ASSY.
14 Contact
Brown
Wire DN
Grey
UP Wire
Drive
Gear
Center Limit (Up) Yellow
Contact Contact Wire
12
KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 41A4208 Chain spreader w/screws 11 41D3058 Universal replacement motor &
(1256R, 1246R) bracket assy. Complete with: Motor,
1A 31D380 Sprocket cover (all other models) worm, bracket, bearing assembly,
RPM sensor.
2 41C4206A Gear and sprocket assy.
(1256R, 1246R) 12 41A3583-11 Cover (1256R, 1255R)
2A 41C4220A Gear and sprocket assy. (All other models) 41A3583-15 Cover (1246R, 1245R)
Complete with: Spring washer, 41A3583-16 Cover (1240R)
Thrust washer, Retaining ring, Bearing 13 41A2818 Helical gear & retainer w/grease
plate, Roll pins (2), Drive gear and worm 14 41D3452 Limit switch asembly
gear, Helical gear w/retainer and grease 15 41C4398A RPM sensor assembly
3 41A2817 Drive/worm gear kit w/grease 16 41C4246 Wire harness assy. w/plug
Roll pins (2) 17 41A2826 Shaft bearing kit
4 41B4245 Line cord 18 41A2822A Interrupter cup assy.
5 143D100 End panel w/all labels 19 41A5021-1E Receiver logic board assy.
6 175B88 Light socket Complete with: Logic board,
7 108D36 Lens (All models except 1240R) End panel w/all labels, Light socket
8 30B363 Capacitor - 1/2HP 20 41A5014-3 End panel w/all labels
30B387 Capacitor - 1/3HP NOT SHOWN
30B366 Capacitor - 1/4HP 41A2825 Opener assy. hardware kit (includes
9 12A373 Capacitor bracket screws not designated by a number in
10 41A3150 Terminal block w/screws illustration).
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Accessories Available For Your Opener
Model 1702 Outside Quick Release: Model 971LM SECURITY✚ Single-Function
Required for a garage with NO Remote Control:
access door. Includes visor clip.
Model 59 Outside Keylock: Model 972LM SECURITY✚ 2-Channel

Opens the garage door Remote Control:
automatically from outside when Includes visor clip.
remote control is not handy.
Model 1708LM 8 foot Complete Rail: Model 973LM SECURITY✚ 3-Channel

To allow an 8 foot door to open fully. Remote Control:
Includes visor clip.
Model 1710LM 10 foot Complete Rail: Model 974LM SECURITY✚ 4-Channel

To allow a 10 foot door to open fully. Remote Control:
Includes visor clip.
Model 97LM Extension Bracketsl: Model 970LM SECURITY✚ 3-Channel Mini

(Optional) For safety sensor Remote Control:
installation onto the wall or floor. With key ring and Velco fastening
strip.
Model 58LM Multi-Function Door Control Panel: Model 98LM Passive Infrared Control console:
Provides a Lock Feature which Multi-function door control with motion
prevents operation of garage door sensor that automatically turns opener
LOCK
LIGHT
opener from portable remotes and lights on for 5 minutes when it detects a
a Light Feature for constant light. person entering the garage. Sensor can
LOCK
LIGHT be easily deactivated when desired.
Model 976LM SECURITY✚ Keyless Entry:

Enables homeowner to operate garage door opener from outside by entering code on specially
designed keyboard. Also can add a temporary pass code for visitors or service persons. This
temporary code can be limited to a programmable number of hours or entries.
To Add the Keyless Entry

We recommend that you program your code Test by pressing the the code, then press Enter. The
before you install the Keyless Entry. You will not door should begin to move.
need assistance, and you can test the reception
You may also program the Keyless Entry from the
at the mounting location before installation.
Multi-Function Door Control, as follows:
1. Choose a 4-digit code using numbers from 0 to 9
1. With the door closed, enter the four digit code
(a number can be used more than once, for
desired, then press and hold Enter.
example, 4, 0, 4, 1).
2. Press and hold the light button on the door
2. Press the four buttons for the code, then press
control.
and hold the Enter button. The indicator light on
the door opener panel will blink. 3. Press and hold the door control push bar.
3. Press and release the “Smart” (learn) button on 4. After the opener light flashes, release all buttons.
the opener panel. After the opener light flashes,
release the Enter button.
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Index
Access Door/Outside Key Release Accessory ...............................................................................................4, 5
Chain Tension ..............................................................................................................................................4, 5, 11
Electrical Safety Warnings........................................................................................................................2, 20, 31
Garage Door
Testing for balance, binding and sticking...................................................................................................3, 28, 31
Determining high point of travel:
Sectional Door ..................................................................................................................................................12
One-Piece Door ................................................................................................................................................13
Disabling existing locks....................................................................................................................................3, 11
Force Controls
Adjustment Procedures ....................................................................................................................................29
Problems that might require Force adjustments .........................................................................................34, 35
Safety Warnings .........................................................................................................................................29, 31
Door hardware .....................................................................................................................3, 9, 11, 12, 18, 31, 32
Maintenance Instruction Label.......................................................................................................................11, 28
Reinforcement requirements ...........................................................................................................................4, 24
Removing of all ropes ......................................................................................................................................3, 11
Possible door damage ...................................................................................................................................16, 24
Travel Limits
Adjustment Procedures ....................................................................................................................................28
Problems that might require Limit adjustments...........................................................................................34, 35
Safety Warnings .........................................................................................................................................28, 31
Manual Release Rope & Handle

Lockout Feature..................................................................................................................................................32
Manual Disconnect .............................................................................................................................................32
Safety Warnings ...............................................................................................................................11, 19, 31, 32
Opener Terminals
Door Control Connections ..................................................................................................................................18
Safety Reversing Sensor Connections ...............................................................................................................23
Outside Keylock Accessory Connections ...........................................................................................................18
Operational Noise
Sprocket noise ....................................................................................................................................................11
Vibration noise (isolator kit) ................................................................................................................................34
Protector System® ..........................................................................................................................................21, 30
Receiver and Remote Controls

Programming the receiver ..................................................................................................................................33
Erasing all codes ................................................................................................................................................33
Safety warning ....................................................................................................................................................33
Problems with remote control operation .............................................................................................................34
Safety Reverse Test Procedure..........................................................................................................................30

Testing required................................................................................................................................11, 30, 34, 35
Safety Reverse System Problems
Securing header bracket to wall .......................................................................................................................12
Adjusting travel limits ........................................................................................................................................28
Applying excessive force on the door ...............................................................................................................29
Buckling or uneven floor .................................................................................................................................4, 5
Safety Warnings...........................................................2, 3, 9, 11,12,16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33
User Instruction Label for garage wall .........................................................................................................11,18

39
HOW TO ORDER
LIFT-MASTER SERVICE REPAIR PARTS
IS ON CALL Selling prices will be furnished on request or parts will
be shipped at prevailing prices and you will be billed
accordingly.
OUR LARGE SERVICE ORGANIZATION
SPANS AMERICA WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION IS AS • PART NUMBER
NEAR AS YOUR TELEPHONE SIX DAYS A WEEK.
• PART NAME
SIMPLY DIAL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER:
• MODEL NUMBER
1-800-528-2817
HOURS: (Mountain Std. Time) ADDRESS ORDERS TO:
6:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. - Monday through Friday THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP, INC.
7:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. - Saturday Parts and Service Department
Closed Sunday 2301 N. Forbes Boulevard, Suite 104
Tucson, Arizona 85745
For professional installation, parts and service,
contact your local LIFT-MASTER/ CHAMBERLAIN
SERVICE INFORMATION
dealer. Look for him in the Yellow Pages, or call our
TOLL FREE NUMBER:
Service number for a list of dealers in your area.
1-800-528-2817
LIFT-MASTER GARAGE DOOR OPENER ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product, for the residence in which this product is
originally installed, that it will be free from any defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
The product must be used in complete accordance with Chamberlain’s instructions for installation, operation and care. The proper
operation of this product is dependent on your compliance with the Owner’s Manual instructions regarding installation,
operation, maintenance and testing. Failure to comply strictly with those instructions will void this warranty in its entirety.
Please note that the safety reverse system, in order to operate properly with your garage door, must be adjusted and
periodically tested in accordance with the Owner’s Manual.
If, during the limited warranty period, it appears as though this product contains a defect which is covered by this limited warranty,
CALL OUR TOLL FREE SERVICE NUMBER, BEFORE DISMANTLING THIS PRODUCT, AT (1-800-528-2817). Then send this
product, pre-paid and insured, to our service center for warranty repair. You will be advised of shipping instructions when you call the
toll free service number. Please include a brief description of the problem and a dated proof-of-purchase receipt with any product that
is returned for warranty repair.
Products returned to Seller for warranty repair, which upon receipt by Seller are confirmed to be defective and covered by this limited
warranty, will be repaired or replaced (at Seller’s sole option) at no cost to you and returned pre-paid. Defective parts will be repaired
or replaced with new or factory-rebuilt parts at Seller’s sole option.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, AND OF ANY OTHER
OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON SELLER’S PART. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NON-DEFECT DAMAGE,
DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR CARE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ABUSE,
MISUSE, FAILURE TO PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY MAINTENANCE, OR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS
PRODUCT), LABOR CHARGES FOR DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLING A REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNIT, REPLACEMENT
OF BATTERIES AND LIGHT BULBS, OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USE.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY PROBLEMS WITH, OR RELATING TO, THE GARAGE DOOR OR GARAGE
DOOR HARDWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DOOR SPRINGS, DOOR ROLLERS, DOOR ALIGNMENT AND
HINGES. ANY SERVICE CALL THAT DETERMINES THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CAUSED BY ANY OF THESE ITEMS COULD
RESULT IN A FEE TO YOU.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES
ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER’S
LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY EXCEED THE COST
OF THE PRODUCT COVERED HEREBY. NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR US ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential, incidental or special damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
LIMITED WARRANTY ON MOTOR
Models 1256R & 1255R: The motor is warranted to be free from any defect in materials and/or workmanship for a
period of 48 full months (4 years) from the date of purchase.
Models 1246R & 1245R: The motor is warranted to be free from any defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 24 full
months (2 years) from the date of purchase.
Model 1240R: The motor is warranted to be free from any defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 12 full
months (1 year) from the date of purchase.
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The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

Complies with UL 325

Garage Door Opener

Model 1256R - 1/2HP Model 1255R - 1/2HP

Model 1240R - 1/4HP

Start by reviewing these important safety alert symbols

Drill 3/16", 5/16" and Claw Hammer

Stepladder 1/2" and 7/16" Sockets Screwdriver

SECTIONAL DOOR ONE-PIECE DOOR

Floor must be level

All Models except

SECURITY✚ Sprocket Cover

2-Conductor Bell Wire

Chain Spreader with

(2) Safety Reversing Sensors

Lag Screw Hex Screw

Carriage Bolt Insulated Staples (10) Dry Wall Anchors (2)

Clevis Pin Clevis Pin Clevis Pin

Safety Reversing Sensor

Carriage Bolts Wing Nut (2) Insulated

USE ONLY THIS

• Position chain over the opener sprocket. If

Front Tab Slot

Proceed to Assembly Step 3, page 11.

• Place the opener on packing material to protect Styrofoam

• Cut tape from T-rail, chain and styrofoam.

• Remove the trolley threaded shaft from the trolley

chain spreader (to engage either the 8-tooth

When installation is complete, you may notice some

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Highest Point Wall of Travel

• Open your door to the highest point of travel as EXAMPLE

Proceed to Step 2, page 14.

Mounting New Header Fasten the Header Bracket to the Wall

Fasten the Header Bracket to the Ceiling

Ceiling Mounting Holes Door Lag Screws

• Position the opener on the garage floor below the

Hardware Shown Actual Size

SECTIONAL Door & ONE-PIECE Door with Track

A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal

ONE-PIECE Door without Track

2" above this point.

Two representative installations are shown.

• Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.

Hardware Shown Actual Size

Hardware Shown Actual Size RED

Back Panel Antenna

Install the light:

Installation Step 8 WARNING

• Remove the attached 3-prong cord. Green

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY

Sensor Beam Sensor Beam

Invisible Light Beam

Figure 1: Facing the door from inside the garage

Hardware Shown Actual Size

insulated staples to secure wire to wall and ceiling.

Figure 6 Wiring the Safety Sensors

OPENER TERMINAL SCREWS

SECTIONAL Door Installation Procedure