Chamberlain 5100-2K manual

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  • Page 1

    The Chamberlain Group, Inc. A DUCHOSSOIS ENTERPRISE 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1 196 Cover Art - Liftmaster Combined Manual USA  Models 5100, 4100, 4100-2, 710-2, 2100, 1100 5/21/92 Model 5100 -2K - 1/2 HP Series 4100 - 1/2HP Series 710 WHC - 1/2HP Series 2100 -1/3HP Series 1100-1/4HP Complies with UL 324 Regulations effecti[...]

  • Page 2

    Start by reviewing these important safety alert symbols: 2 Contents Page A review of safety alert symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 You'll need tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety information regarding garage door locks and ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Testing your garage[...]

  • Page 3

    Pliers Wire Cutters Claw Hammer Hack Saw Screwdriver Adjustable End Wrench 1/2" and 7/16" Sockets and Wrench Drill Tape Measure 2 1 Stepladder Pencil 3/16", 5/16" and 5/32" Drill Bits Carpenter's Level Y ou'll Need T ools During assembly , installation and adjustment of the opener , instructions will call[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Y ou may find it helpful to refer back to this page as you proceed with the installation of your opener . Safety Reversing Sensor Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with glass panels, etc.). See page 24 for details. Support bracket &  fastening hardware?[...]

  • Page 5

    Safety Reversing Sensor FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & fastening hardware is required. See page 17. Slack in chain tension is normal when garage door is closed. Safety Reversing Sensor Header Wall Access Door Closed Position Cable Pulley Bracket Header Bracket Trolley Straight Door Arm Manual Release R[...]

  • Page 6

    Multi-Function Remote Control Transmitter (2) Cable Pulley Bracket 2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/Red LIGHT LOCK Multi-Function Control Panel Wireless Keyless Entry (1) Trolley Door Bracket Door Bracket Plate Header Bracket Hanging Brackets Chain and Cable in Dispensing Carton Curved Door Arm Section Straight Door Arm Section Safety Labels[...]

  • Page 7

    Hardware Separate all hardware from the packages in the rail carton and the opener carton as shown below, for the assembly and installation procedures. Lockwasher 5/16" (4) Nut 5/16" - 18 (6) Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" (1) NOTICE Handle Insulated Staples (10) Assembly Hardware Installation Hardware Dry Wall Anchors (2)?[...]

  • Page 8

    8 Assembly Step 1 Assemble the T -rail & Attach the Cable Pulley Bracket Hex Screws 5/16"-18x7/8" Cable Pulley Bracket Bracket & Rail Must Be Aligned Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16" 4/16/89 6/27/89 3/9/92 T-RAIL BACK (TO OPENER) T-RAIL FRONT (TO DOOR) Cable pulley bracket attaches to FRONT END of T-ra[...]

  • Page 9

    Hardware Shown Actual Size Assembly Step 2 Install the T rolley on the T -rail • Place the opener on packing material to protect the cover. For convenience, put a support under the cable pulley bracket. • Remove the (2) 5/16"-18x1/2" washered screws mounted in the top of the opener. • Align the holes in the back section of the T-rai[...]

  • Page 10

    Assembly Step 4 Install the Chain/Cable & Attach the Sprocket Cover Sprocket Cover Mounting Plate Front Tab Slot Back Tab Slot Top of Opener Opener Sprocket 10 To attach 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. stall Chain &[...]

  • Page 11

    • Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the threaded shaft, away from the trolley. • To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction 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 inner nut to secure the adjustment. Spro[...]

  • Page 12

    • Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall 2" above the high point. This height will provide travel clearance for the top edge of the door. Header Wall Ceiling Track Highest Point of Travel Door 2" 12 Proceed to Step 2, page 14. Door Track Header Wall Highes[...]

  • Page 13

    Header Wall Vertical Centerline Vertical Centerline of Garage Door 2x4 Unfinished Ceiling Structural Supports 2 x 4  OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET • Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of your garage door. Extend the line onto the header wall above door. If headroom clearance is minimal, you can[...]

  • Page 14

    Lag Screws 5/16"x18x1-7/8" Highest Point of Travel (of Garage Door) Vertical Center Line Header Wall Garage Door UP CEILING MOUNT ONLY Wall Mounting Holes Optional  Wall Mounting Holes The nail hole is for positioning only. You must use lag screws to mount the header bracket. UP CEILING MOUNT ONLY 2&quo[...]

  • Page 15

    Header Bracket Temporary Support Header Wall Garage Door T-rail INCREASE TRAVEL DOWN UP Cable Pulley Bracket Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4 " Ring Fastener Header Bracket Cable Pulley Bracket T-rail • Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base. If the door [...]

  • Page 16

    Installation Step 4 Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated. To prevent damage to steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass panel doors, do not rest the opener on the door without using a 2x4. SECTIONAL Door & ONE-PIECE Door with T rack A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-T-rail dis[...]

  • Page 17

    Installation Step 5 Hang the Opener 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 bracket to structural supports before installing the opener. The bracket and fastening hardware are not supplied. • Mea[...]

  • Page 18

    Installation Step 6 Install the Door Control 18 Children operating or playing with a garage door opener can injure themselves or others. The garage door could close and cause serious injury or death. Install the Door Control (or any additional push buttons) out of the reach of children and away from all moving parts of the door and door hardware, b[...]

  • Page 19

    Lens Guide Lens Tab Lens Slot 75 Watt (Maximum) Light Bulb Install the lights • Install a 75 watt maximum light bulb in each socket. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. Then the lights will turn OFF. • If the bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration, replace with &quo[...]

  • Page 20

    To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding type outlet. If the plug doesn't fit into the outlet you have, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Right Wrong Installation Step 9 Electrical Requirements Ground [...]

  • Page 21

    The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the down direction. This is a required safety device and cannot be disabled. Installation procedures are the same for sectional and one-piece doors. Without a properly working safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly children) could [...]

  • Page 22

    1/4 x 1-1/2" Lag Screw #10 - 32 x 3/8" Screw 1/4" - 20 Lock Nut  #10 x 32 Lock Nut  Staples 1/4" - 20 x 1/2" Carriage Bolts  Installation Step 10 Install the Safety Reversing Sensor Mounting Bracket With Square Holes #10-32x3/8" Screws "C" Wrap #10 - 32 Lock Nuts Mounting Brac[...]

  • Page 23

    Invisible Light Beam Protection Area Sensor Sensor Connect Wire to Opener Terminals Bell Wire Bell Wire Finished Ceiling OPENER TERMINAL SCREWS Sensor Connections Wall Control Connections (dotted line) 1 2 3 1/4-20x1-1/2" Hex Bolt "C" Wrap Wire Sensor Wing Nut Indicator Light • Run paired wires from both sensors to the opener. Use [...]

  • Page 24

    Installation Step 1 1 Fasten Door Bracket Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below or on page 25. To prevent damage to steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass panel doors, always reinforce the inside of the door both vertically and horizontally with an angle iron. A horizontal brace should be long enough to be secured to [...]

  • Page 25

    Installation Step 12 Connect Door Arm to T rolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on page 27. 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, [...]

  • Page 26

    Door Bracket Top of Door (Inside Garage)  Carriage Bolt 5/16"-18x2-1/2" Optional Placement Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18 Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, aluminum, steel,  door with glass panel, etc.). Header Wall Vertical Centerline[...]

  • Page 27

    All ONE-PIECE Doors Assemble the Door Arm: • Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections together to the longest possible length (with a 2 or 3 hole overlap). • With the door closed, connect the straight door arm section to the door bracket with a clevis pin. • Secure with a ring fastener. Nuts 5/16"-18 Lock Washers 5/16&qu[...]

  • Page 28

    Adjustment Step 1 Adjust the UP and DOWN Limits Do not make any limit adjustments until the safety reversing sensors are completely installed. 28 Limit adjustment settings regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down. The door will stop in the up direction if anything interferes with door travel. The door will reverse in t[...]

  • Page 29

    Adjustment Step 2 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 when required and could seriously injure or kill someone under it. Do not increase the force beyond the minimum amount required to close the door. Do not use the force adjustments t[...]

  • Page 30

    Adjustment Step 4 T est the Safety Reverse System Test: • 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. ?[...]

  • Page 31

    The remote control transmitter The opener must learn the code of any new remote control. Page 33 explains how to program your receiver and how to erase all codes if required. Self service of your receiver and remote control is not recommended. If service is needed, call the toll-free number listed on the back page. The transmitter battery The green[...]

  • Page 32

    To open the door manually: The door should be fully closed if possible. Pull down on the red manual release handle and lift the door manually. To reconnect the door to the opener, press the Door Control push bar. 32 Activate opener with any of the following: 1. The Remote Control: Hold the large push button down until the door starts to move. 2. Th[...]

  • Page 33

    Receiver and Remote Control Programming Children operating or playing with a garage door opener can injure themselves or others. The garage door could close and cause serious injury or death. Do not allow children to operate the door control(s) or remote control transmitter(s). A moving garage door could injure or kill someone under it. Activate th[...]

  • Page 34

    1. Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light, check the fuse box or the circuit breaker. (Some outlets are controlled by a wall switch.) 2. Have you disabled all door locks? Review installation instruction warnings on Page 11. 3. Is there a build-up of ice or snow under the door? The door may be froz[...]

  • Page 35

    Having a Problem? (continued) Situation Probable Cause & Solution The opener strains or maximum force is needed to operate door: The door may be out of balance or the springs are broken. Close the door and use the manual release handle to disconnect the trolley . Open and close the door manually . A properly balanced door will stay in any point[...]

  • Page 36

    LIGHT LOCK 12VDC 2 7 UP CEILING MOUNT ONLY 10 11 12 NOTICE 1 3 5 6 9 8 17 16 15 4 14 13 2 1 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 RAIL GREASE NO. 83A4  8 Repair Parts Rail Assembly Parts Installation Parts 36 KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 1A995 Master link kit 2 41A3489 Complete t rolley assembly 3 183B1 12 Rail braces (each) 4 183B1 1 1 T -rail – cen t er se[...]

  • Page 37

    Repair Parts Opener Assembly Parts KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 31D380 Sprocket cover 2 41C4220A Gear and sprocket assembly Complete with: Spring washer Thr ust washer Retaining ring Bearing plate Roll pins (2) Drive gear and wor m gear Helical gear w/retainer and grease 3 41A2817 Drive/wor m gear kit w/grease Roll pins (2) 4 41B4245 Line cord 5[...]

  • Page 38

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER LIGHT LOCK Accessories A vailable for your Opener 853CB 872CB 760CB 740CB 7702CB Multi-Function Standard Size Remote Control: Includes visor clip. Keyless Entry: Enables homeowner to operate garage door opener from outside by entering code on specially designed keyboard. Outside Keylock: Opens the garage door automatically[...]

  • Page 39

    Index Access Door/Outside Quick Release Accessory ...........................................................................................4, 5 Chain Tension ..............................................................................................................................................4, 5, 11 Electrical Safety Warnings ............[...]

  • Page 40

    CHAMBERLAIN SER VICE IS ON CALL OUR LARGE SER VICE ORGANIZA TION SP ANS AMERICA INST ALLA TION AND SER VICE INFORMA TION IS AS NEAR AS Y OUR TELEPHONE SIX D A YS A WEEK. SIMPL Y DIAL OUR T OLL FREE NUMBER : 1-800-528-9131 HOURS: (Mountain Std. Time) 6:00 A.M. T O 6:00 P .M. - Monday thr ough Frida y 7:00 A.M. T O 3:00 P .M. - Saturda y Closed Sunda[...]