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    The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1 196 www .chamberlain.com GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model PD432D 1/2 HP For Residential Use Only Owner’s Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless t[...]

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    2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2-7 Safety symbol and signal word review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Preparing your garage door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 T ools needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Car[...]

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    3 Pliers W ire C u tters Cla w Hammer Hack Sa w Scre w dri v er Adj u sta b le End W rench 1/2" and 3/ 8 " Sockets and W rench Drill T ape Meas u re 2 1 Stepladder Pencil 3/16", 5/16" and 5/32" Drill Bits Carpenter's Le v el (Optional) T o prevent damage to garage door and opener: • AL WA YS disable locks BEFORE inst[...]

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    Safety Re v ersing Sensor Horizontal and v ertical reinforcement is needed for light w eight garage doors (fi b erglass, steel, al u min u m, door w ith glass panels, etc.). See page 23 for details. S u pport b racket & fastening hard w are is re qu ired. See page 19. — — — — — — — — Header W all Safety Re v ersing Sensor Gap b [...]

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    Safety Re v ersing Sensor Safety Re v ersing Sensor Access Door Gap b et w een floor and b ottom of door m u st not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Header Bracket Door Bracket Straight Door Arm C u r v ed Door Arm T rolley Emergency Release Rope & Handle Rail Assem b ly Garage Door Header W all CLOSED POSITION Rail Bracket 5 Planning (Continued) ONE-P[...]

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    6 Straight Door Arm Section C u r v ed Door Arm Section Header Bracket U P C E I L I N G M O U N T O N L Y Sprocket Co u pling Remote Control Visor Clip T rolley Rail S u pport Braces (4) Rail Assem b ly Hanging Brackets Door Bracket M u lti-F u nction Door Control Panel L O C K LIGHT Safety La b els and Literat u re The Protector System ® (2) Saf[...]

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    7 Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Handle Nut 5/16"-18 (6) Ring Fastener (3) Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" (1) Insulated Staples (30) Drywall Anchors (2) Clevis Pin 5/16"x1" (1) Rope Lock W asher 5/16" (6 ) Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8" (2) Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" (4) Clevis Pi[...]

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    8 T o prevent INJURY from pinching, keep hands and fingers away from the joints while assembling the rail. WARN ING CAUTION WARN ING WARN ING ASSEMBL Y STEP 1 Assemble the Rail T o avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. 1. Open the rail carton and remove the contents onto a level work surface. [...]

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    9 Assemble the Rail (continued) 3. Attach rail support braces to the back rail. Loosely insert 1/4-20x7/16" hex bolts into the aligned holes of the end rail and rail support brace (Figure 1). Do not finger tighten. 4. Extend the drive screw a few inches from the center rail, and slide the sleeve onto the long journal (Figure 2). 5. Interlock t[...]

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    Rail Sprocket Rail Assembly Coupling Motor Unit Bracket Motor Unit Sprocket Foam Packaging Hex Bolts 1/4-20x7/16" Hex Bolts 1/4-20x7/16" Arrow must point up Release arm 10 ASSEMBL Y STEP 2 Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit and Install the T rolley NOTE: T o aid in assembly and installation, replace the foam packing around the motor unit. [...]

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    11 INST ALLA TION IMPORT ANT INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS T o reduce the risk of SEVERE INJUR Y or DEA TH: WARN ING WARN ING WARN ING 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INST ALLA TION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Install garage door opener only on properly balanced and lubricated garage door . An improperly balanced door may not reverse when required and could[...]

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    12 INST ALLA TION STEP 1 Determine the Header Bracket Location Installation procedures vary according to garage door types. Follow the instructions which apply to your door . 1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of the garage door . 2. Extend the line onto the header wall above the door . Y ou can fasten the header bracket with[...]

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    13 INST ALLA TION STEP 2 Install the Header Bracket Y ou can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door , or to the ceiling. Follow the instructions which will work best for your particular requirements. Do not install the header bracket over drywall. If installing into masonry , use concrete anchors (not provided). W ALL HE[...]

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    14 INST ALLA TION STEP 3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket • Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you’ll need help. Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring. • Position th[...]

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    15 In v isi b le Light Beam Protection Area Safety Re v ersing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. a b o v e floor Safety Re v ersing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. a b o v e floor Facing the door from inside the garage INST ALLA TION STEP 4 Install The Protector System ® The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage d[...]

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    16 DOOR TRA CK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) Indicator Light Lens Lip Sensor Bracket Door T rack FLOOR MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) W ALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) Indicator Light Sensor Bracket Lens Extension Bracket (See Accessories) Inside G arage W all (Provided with Extension Bracket) (Provided with Extension Bracket) Fi g ure 1 Fi g ure 2 Fi g ure 3 Fi g ure 4 W ALL MOU[...]

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    MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY SENSORS • Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot on each sensor . Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to 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. Recommended Wire [...]

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    18 ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK A 2x4 on its side is convenient for setting an ideal door- to-rail distance. • Remove foam packaging. • Raise the opener onto a stepladder . Y ou will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough. • Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on its side on the top section of the door beneath the rail[...]

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    Meas u re Distance Lag Scre w s 5/16"-1 8 x1-7/ 8 " Str u ct u ral S u pports Bracket ( N ot Pro v ided) Lag Scre w s 5/16"-1 8 x1-7/ 8 " ( N ot Pro v ided) Bolt 5/16"-1 8 x7/ 8 " Lock W asher 5/16" Nu t 5/16"-1 8 FINISHED CEILING Hidden S u pport Bolt 5/16"-1 8 x7/ 8 " Lock W asher 5/16" Nu t [...]

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    INST ALLA TION STEP 7 Install the Door Control Locate door control within sight of door at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach, and away from moving parts of door and door hardware. The installation surface must be smooth and flat. If installing into drywall (Figure 1), drill 5/32" holes and use anchors provide[...]

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    21 INST ALLA TION STEP 8 Install the Lights • Press the release tabs on both sides of lens. Gently rotate lens back and downward until the lens hinge is in the fully open position. Do not remove the lens. • Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in each socket. Light bulb size should be A19, standard neck only . The lights will turn ON and remai[...]

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    22 INST ALLA TION STEP 10 Electrical Requirements T o avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener until Step 1 1 below. T o 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 y[...]

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    23 INST ALLA TION STEP 12 Fasten the Door Bracket Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below or on the following page. A horizontal reinforcement brace should be long enough to be secured to two or three vertical supports. A vertical reinforcement brace should cover the height of the top panel. Figure 1 shows one piece o[...]

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    24 Header W all V ertical Centerline of Garage Door Finished Ceilin g Optional Placement of Door Bracket Header Bracket Door Bracket 2x4 S u pport For a door w ith no exposed framing, or for the optional installation, u se lag scre w s 5/16"x1-1/2" ( N ot Pro v ided) to fasten door b racket. MET AL DOOR T op of Door (Inside Garage) Door B[...]

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    25 INST ALLA TION STEP 13 Connect Door Arm to T rolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on the following page. SECTIONAL DOORS ONL Y • Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from the inner trolley . Slide the outer trolley back (away from t[...]

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    26 ALL ONE-PIECE DOORS 1. Assemble the door arm, Figure 4: • 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 the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin. • Secure with a ring fastener . 2. Adj[...]

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    27 ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 Adjust the UP and DOWN T ravel Limits Limit adjustment settings regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down. T o operate the opener , press the Door Control push bar . Run the opener through a complete travel cycle. • Does the door open and close completely? • Does the door stay closed and not rev[...]

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    28 ADJUSTMENT STEP 2 Adjust the Force Force adjustment controls are located on the back panel of the motor unit. Force adjustment settings regulate the amount of power required to open and close the door . 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. Weath[...]

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    29 Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSL Y INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door . • Safety reversal system MUST be tested ever y month. • If one control (force or travel limits) is adjusted, the other control may also need adjustment. • After ANY adjustments are made[...]

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    30 OPERA TION Using Y our Garage Door Opener Y our Security ✚ ® opener and hand-held remote control have been factory-set to a matching code which changes with each use, randomly accessing over 100 billion new codes. Y our opener will operate with up to eight Security ✚ ® remote controls and one Security ✚ ® Keyless Entry System. If you pu[...]

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    31 T o Open the Door Manually DISCONNECT THE TROLLEY : The door should be fully closed if possible. Pull down on the emergency release handle (so that the trolley release arm snaps into a vertical position) and lift the door manually . The lockout feature prevents the trolley from reconnecting automatically , and the door can be raised and lowered [...]

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    32 CARE OF YOUR OPENER LIMIT AND FORCE ADJUSTMENTS: Weather conditions may cause some minor changes in door operation requiring some re-adjustments, particularly during the first year of operation. Pages 27 and 28 refer to the limit and force adjustments. Only a screwdriver is required. Follow the instructions carefully . Repeat the safety reverse [...]

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    33 HA VING A PROBLEM? 1. My door will not close and the light bulbs blink on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the down direction. • V erify the safety sensors are properly installed, aligned and free of any obstructions. Refer to Installation Step 4: Inst[...]

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    34 Installed Safety Re v ersing Sensor KG KG LED or Diagnostic LED "Learn" B u tton Diagnostics Located On Motor Unit Y our garage door opener is programmed with self-diagnostic capabilities. The “Learn” button/diagnostic LED will flash a number of times then pause signifying it has found a potential issue. Consult Diagnostic Chart be[...]

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    35 *3-Button Remotes If provided with your garage door opener , the large button is factory programmed to operate it. Additional buttons on any Security ✚ ® 3-Button remote or compact remote can be programmed to operate other Security ✚ ® garage door openers. T o Erase All Codes From Motor Unit Memory T o deactivate any unwanted remote, first[...]

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    36 1. Enter a four digit personal identification number (PIN) of your choice on the keypad. Then press and hold ENTER. 2. While holding the ENTER button, press and hold the LIGHT button on the Multi-Function Door Control. 3. Continue holding the ENTER and LIGHT buttons while you press the push bar on the Multi-Function Door Control (all three butto[...]

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    37 7 10 12 5 N O TIC E 6 4 9 13 8 1 L O C K L IG H T 1 1 U P C E I L I N G M O U N T O N LY 3 2 2 4 6 8 1 7 5 3 Installation Parts REP AIR P ARTS Rail Assembly Parts KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 81C275 Rack 2 41A6263 Hardware bag (includes sprocket coupling) 3 12B890 Left rail bracket 4 12B900 Right rail bracket 5 41A6264 Screw drive rail assemb[...]

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    38 Motor Unit Assembly Parts 2 1 11 3 5 8 7 4 6a 6 12 13 14 14 10 9 9a D N UP Bro w n W ire (Do w n) Contact LIMIT SWITCH ASSY . Grey W ire Ye l l o w W ire (Up) Contact Center Limit Contact Dri v e Gear KEY P ART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 31C568 Drive shaft cover 2 41B4245 Line cord 3 30B620 Capacitor – 1/2 4 41A3150 T erminal block w/screws 5 41D46[...]

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    39 ACCESSORIES LOCK LIGHT C LO S E D O P E N CLLAD 41A52 8 1 956D 953D 935CB 3-Button Security ✚ ® Remote Control: Includes visor clip. 3-Button Mini-Remote Control with Security ✚ ® : With key ring and fastening strip. Outside Quick Release: Required for a garage with NO access door . Remote Light Control: Enables homeowner to turn on a lamp[...]

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    © 2007, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 1 14A3328 All Rights Reserved HOW T O ORDER REP AIR P ARTS Selling prices will be furnished on request or parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and you will be billed accordingly . WHEN ORDERING REP AIR P ARTS, AL W A YS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMA TION: • P ART NUMBER • P ART NAME • MODEL NUMBER ADDRE[...]