Chamberlain ML500 User Manual

ROLLING CODE

Illustrated Instruction Manual

for ML500 Garage Door Operator

Chamberlain Australia Pty Ltd

PO Box 1446

Lane Cove NSW 1595

www.motorlift.com.au

Chamberlain New Zealand Ltd

P.O. Box 100-221

Auckland 1330

www.motorlift.co.nz

Start by Reading These Important Safety Rules

These safety alert symbols mean Read these instructions carefully. This garage door opener is designed and tested to offer reasonable safe service provided it is installed

and operated in strict accordance with the following safety rules. Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in serious personal injury or property dam-

age.

WARNING

– a personal safety or property damage instruction.

WARNING: If your garage has no service entrance door, Model 1702AML Outside Quick Release must be installed. This accessory allows manual operation of the garage door from outside in case of power failure.

Keep garage door balanced.

ing doors must be repaired. Garage doors, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets and their hardware are under extreme tension and can cause serious personal injury.

to loosen, move or adjust them.

garage door service.

Do not wear rings, watches or loose clothing

while installing or servicing a garage door

opener. To avoid serious personal injury from entangle-

ment,

garage door

Installation and wiring must be in compliance with your local building and electrical codes.

remove all ropes connected to the

before installing the door opener.

This is a class 2 double insulated product, connection to earth is not required or provided.

Lightweight doors of fiberglass, aluminum or steel must be substantially reinforced to avoid door damage.

check with your garage door manufacturer for an opener installation reinforcement kit.

The best solution is to

The safety reverse system test is very important.

contact with a 40mm obstacle placed on the floor. Failure to properly adjust the opener may result in serious personal injury from a closing garage door.

Your garage door

Repeat the test once a month

and make any needed adjustments.

This unit should not be installed in a damp or wet space.

Sticking or bind-

Do not attempt

Call for

MUST

reverse on

Fasten the child warning label adjacent to the lighted door control button as a reminder of safe operating procedures.

Disengage all existing garage door locks

avoid damage to garage door. Any door control buttons (if installed)

MUST be

located where the garage door is visible, but out of the reach of children. Do not allow children to operate push button(s) or remote control(s). Serious personal injury from a closing garage door may result from misuse of the opener

Activate opener ONLY when the door is in full view, free of obstructions and opener is properly adjusted. No one should enter or leave the garage while the door is in motion. Do not allow children to play near the door.

Use manual release only to disengage the trolley and, if possible, ONLY when the door is closed.

Do not use the red handle to pull the

door open or closed. Disconnect electric power to the garage

door opener before making repairs or removing covers.

This product is provided with a transformer and power supply cord of special design which,

damaged, MUST be replaced by a transformer from your local Chamberlain distributor and fitted by a specialist

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Door must not extend over a public byway during operation.

Table of Contents Page llustration(s)

Safety Rules 3

Before You Begin 3 Door Types 41 Tools Required 42 Hardware Provided 43 Completed Installation 54 Assembly 5-7 5 - 10 Installation 7-10 11 - 17 Adjustment 11 18 - 20 Test the Safety Reverse System 11 19

Table of Contents Page llustration(s)

Install The Protector System™

(Optional) 11 Program Remote 11 20 Replace Light Bulb 12 21 Operation Of Your Opener 13 Care Of Your Opener 14 Maintenance Of Your Opener 14 Troubleshooting 14 Wiring the Multi-Function Door Control Panel and the Lighted Door Control Button (Optional) 12 22 Accessories 12 23 Replacement Parts 13 24 Specifications 14

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Before You Begin

1. Look at the wall or ceiling above the garage door. The header bracket ports.

2. Do you have a finished ceiling in your garage? If so, a support bracket and additional fastening hardware (not supplied) may be required.

3. Do you have an access door in addition to the garage door? If not, Model 1702AML Outside Quick Release Accessory is required.

MUST

be securely fastened to structural sup-

Door Types

A. One-Piece Door with Horizontal Track Only B. Sectional Door with Curved Track

NOTE: Unit will not work with One-Piece Doors with

Horizontal and Vertical Tracks, Double-Wing Doors, or Canopy Doors.

Tools Required for Installation

Hardware Provided

ASSEMBLY HARDWARE

1. Square Head Screw 6mm (2)

2. 8mm Carriage Bolt (1)

3. Cable Pulley (1)

4. Pin (1)

5. 8mm Lock Nut (1)

6. Pulley Bracket (1)

7. 6mm Nut (6)

8. Concrete Anchor (4)

9. 6mm Lag Bolt (4)

10. 6mm Self-Threading screw (4)

11. 6mm Hex Bolt (4)

12. Wire Clips (3)

13. Hex Screws (2)

14. C-Rail Bracket (see image 9)

15. Clevis Pin (2)

16. Ring Fastener (2)

17. Flat Washer (1) 18 Anchor (2)

19. Insulated Staples (10)

NOTICE

Completed Installation

As you proceed with the assembly, installation and adjustment procedures in this manual, you may find it helpful to refer back to this illustration of a completed installation.

(1) Cable Pulley Bracket (2) Trolley (3) Chain/Cable Assembly (4) Rail (5) Hanging Bracket (6) Power Cord (7) Opener

(8) Light Lens (9) Manual Release

Rope & Handle (10) Door Arm (11) Door Bracket (12) Header Bracket

Assembly

Assemble Rail

Place Rail pieces (1) on a flat surface for assembly. Take special note of the raised line on the Rail pieces (4) these lines MUST line up in order for the Rail to fit together properly. All three Rail sections are interchangeable. Slide Rail Braces (2) into slots on the sides of Rail. Make sure small tabs on Rail Braces (3) are up against top lip of Rail. Connect Rail by sliding other end of braces into next Rail. Be sure the raised lines that run down Rail sections (4) line up. Tap Rail assembly (5) on a piece of wood (6) until Rail sections are flush. Repeat for final Rail section.

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