Linear 9300M, 9500M Owner's Manual
As of date of
manufacture, meets all
ANSI/UL 325 Safety
Requirements for
BY
Vehicular Garage
Door Operators
CHALLENGER 9000M SERIES
Residential Vehicular Garage Door Operator
MODEL NUMBERS 9300M, 9500M, and J9500M
INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLER: Place this manual in the plastic envelope provided and
permanently attach to the wall near the pushbutton.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Features ......................................................2
Tools Required..........................................................2
Component Identification ........................................3
A: Assembly Instructions .................................... 3
Identify Your Door Type ...........................................4
B: Important Installation Instructions.....................5
C: Installing the Operator........................................6
Mounting the Front Bracket...............................6
Mounting the Power Head .................................7
Door Bracket Installation...................................7
Door Arm Installation.........................................8
Connecting Electrical Power .............................9
The Convenience Lamp.....................................9
D: Control & Auxiliary Equipment..........................10
Standard Wall Button Installation ...................10
Programming the Radio Transmitter ..............11
Programming the Radio Receiver ...................13
Safe Finish™ Photosystem Installation.......... 13
READ THESE STATEMENTS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY
The Warning and Caution boxes throughout this manual are there to protect you and your equipment.
WARNING
Pay close attention to these boxes as you follow the manual.
CAUTION
Pre-Power On Installation Checklist...............14
Section E: Operation & Adjustments.....................15
Important Safety Instructions .........................15
Turning on the Power ......................................15
Basic Operating Parameters ...........................15
Manual Door Operation..................................... 9
Adjustments .....................................................16
Opening Travel Adjustments...........................16
Open & Closing Force Adjustment .................16
Setting The Close Limit ...................................16
Obstruction Sensing Adjustment....................16
Testing The Obstruction Sensing ...................17
Positive Mechanical Lock Adjust ....................18
Alignment of Safe Finish Photoelectric..........18
Photoelectric Obstruction Test .......................18
Wiring Diagram.......................................................19
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................19
Warranty Information .............................................20
WARNING CAUTION
Indicates a
MECHANICAL
hazard of INJURY
OR DEATH. Gives
instructions to avoid
the hazard.
Indicates a MECHANICAL
hazard of DAMAGE to the
door, door operator, or
equipment. Gives
instructions to avoid the
hazard.
Indicates an
ELECTRICAL hazard
of INJURY OR
DEATH. Gives
instructions to avoid
the hazard.
Indicates an ELECTRICAL
hazard of DAMAGE to the
door, door operator, or
equipment. Gives
instructions to avoid the
hazard.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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The purpose of this booklet is to provide assembly,
installation and operation information concerning the
herein described Residential Garage Door Opener and
related Accessory Products.
NOTICE
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD
COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLATION OR
OPERATION IS ATTEMPTED.
NOTICE
THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CANNOT
COVER ALL POSSIBLE CONDITIONS AND
SITUATIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR DURING
ITS USE. IT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD THAT
COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION MUST BE
EXERCISED BY THE PERSON(S)
INSTALLING, MAINTAINING AND
OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED
HEREIN. DO NOT USE THIS EQUIPMENT
FOR ANY OTHER THAN ITS INTENDED
PURPOSE - OPERATING OVERHEAD
GARAGE DOORS.
STANDARD FEATURES:
Digital Radio Controls: This opener is equipped
with a pre-programmed transmitter to one of over
nineteen thousand private codes. The transmitter can
be re-programmed without difficulty using the
external operation buttons. The power head is easily
programmed to accept the transmitter signal.
(PageZ11)
Safe Finish™ Photosystem: An invisible infrared
beam of light guards the door opening and reverses a
downward moving door if the beam is broken by a
stationary or moving object. The opener’s motor
control circuitry constantly monitors the Safe Finish
Photosystem for proper operation.
Alternating Action Operation: The mechanical wall
push button functions in an Open/Stop/Close/StopReverse to Open mode in normal operation. (Page 15)
Manual Release: A pull cord allows separation of the
drive mechanism and manual operation of the door when
desired, as in the event of a power failure. (Page 9)
Automatic Reconnection: Once power is restored, or
automatic operation of the door is again desired,
initiating operation in the normal manner (Push Button,
Radio Control, etc.) will effect automatic reconnection
of the Manual Release Mechanism. (Page 9)
Sensing System: A built-in sensing system detects
obstructions during door operation. If in the downward
(close) travel mode, the Opener will sense an obstruction
and reverse the direction of the door. In th e open mode,
the opener will stop. Since all doors are different, the
Sensing System has independent adjustments for
customizing the level of force required for the normal
opening and closing of specified doors. ( Page 16)
Close Limit Switch: In winter months it's common for
small pieces of ice or packed snow to be trapped under
the door. Ground swelling can also effect the close limit
setting of the opener. The opener’s Close Limit Switch
overrides the Sensing System during the last one inch of
closing travel and prevents the door from reversing if it
encounters an obstruction at this point.
Constant Contact To Close: For utmost safety and
security, the standard operation mode requires constant
contact on the mechanical Push Button to close the door
if the Safe Finish™ Photosystem becomes misaligned or
if there is an irregularity in the wiring to the device. In
this mode of operation, a Radio Transmitter cannot be
used to close the door. (Page 18)
OPTIONAL FEATURES:
Keyless Entry System: A tamper resistant outdoor
keypad, the optional Keyless Entry System permits entry
to the garage without use of key or radio transmitter.
Easily programmable, it accommodates a four digit PIN
code (10,000 possible codes). Lighted Buttons enhance
nighttime use.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
7/16
3/8
STEP LADDER
WOOD BLOCK
HACKSAW
HAMMER
TAPE
MEASURE
SOCKET WRENCH
3/8” SOCKET
7/16” SOCKET
SCREW DRIVER
1/2” OPEN END
WRENCH
DRILL & BITS
LEVEL
SMALL SCREW
DRIVER (1/8” HEAD)
3
POWER HEAD/DRIVE
RAIL ASSEMBLY
MANUAL RELEASE
TAG
TRANSMITTER
DOOR
BRACKET
PUSHBUTTON
“WARNING” LABEL
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
WALL
BRACKET
DOOR ARM
and ROD
SENSOR ‘L’
BRACKET
SENSOR ‘U’
BRACKET
BELL WIRE
SPOOL
OPENER
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HARDWARE
BAG
WALL
PUSHBUTTON
Force Adjusting Plastic-
Insert Locking Nut
DOOR ARM
TUBE SECTION
Assembled
and In
Position
NOTE: The Rail/
Chain Assembly is
packaged separately from the
Power Head Unit. The trolley, front idler/tension
adjustment assembly, chain, drive gear and limit cams
are assembled to the Rail/Chain Assembly at the
factory. Follow the steps outlined below to complete
assembly prior to installation. Refer to the component
identification illustrations on the previous page.
STEP 1: Prior to attaching the motor drive unit to the
rail assembly, the Open and Close adjustment bolts
must be installed. Place the threaded end of the
adjustment bolt through the hole in the rail and then
slip the head of the bolt through the center of the
double key hole. Slide the spring over the bolt and
attach load adjusting nut. Tighten until the tip of the
bolt extends 3/16” outside the nut. Repeat above for
the other side.
Spring
SENSOR ‘L’
BRACKET
Spring
Double
Key Hole
L-Shaped Adjust-
ment Bolt
SAFE FINISH
PHOTOSYSTEM
SENSORS
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RED
RELEASE
KNOB
SAFE FINISH
HARDWARE
A: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 2: Protect the Power Unit cover from
scratching during assembly by placing it on cardboard.
Loosen the two 5/16" lock washer nuts on top of the
power head drive unit.
STEP 3: VERY IMPORTANT ! Position a paper
shim around the power head unit drive gear (standard
weight paper, see illustration). Shim must remain in
place while assembling the power head unit to the
Rail/Chain assembly to ensure a proper gear mesh and
avoid excessive long term wear.
STEP 4: Align the four key holes in the Rail/Chain
assembly with the two front guide tabs and the two
rear bolt studs on the power head unit and place the
rail/chain assembly in place over the power head unit.
5/16” Lock
Washer Nuts
Limit
Lever
Front Guide
Paper Shim
Tabs (2)
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The power head drive unit limit lever protrudes up
through the rail/chain assembly sensing plate. Take care
not to bend the lever when assembling. Slide the power
head drive unit forward until the gear meshes with the
rail/chain assembly drive gear. Check to make sure the
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Take care not to
bend limit lever
Limit Lever
front guide tabs on the power head unit are securely
locked on the rail/chain assembly.
STEP 5: The power head drive unit should be move
forward until all play between the gears has been
eliminated, but no additional force should be used
that could cause pressure on the motor (power head
unit) drive gear. Tighten the two 5/16" lock washer
nuts on top of the power head drive unit that were
loosened in Step 2 above.
When the opener is first activated the paper shim will
be ejected. The paper shim should have the profile of
the gears to indicate the proper mesh between them.
STEP 6: Recheck the nuts used to secure the Rail/
Chain assembly to the Power Head Unit, making sure
they are tight.
Assembly is now complete and you are ready to
begin installation of the opener.
DOOR TYPE IDENTIFICATION
IMPORTANT!
IDENTIFY YOUR DOOR TYPE FROM THOSE ILLUSTRATED BELOW AND
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR THAT TYPE OF DOOR
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SECTIONAL DOOR
CURVED TRACK
HIGH ARC OF
DOOR TRAVEL
DOOR
TRACK
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ONE PIECE DOOR
HORIZONTAL TRACK
JAMB HARDWARE
HIGH ARC OF
DOOR TRAVEL
DOOR
FOR THESE TYPES OF DOORS USE
MODEL 9300M OR MODEL 9500M.
USE 7 FT, 8 FT OR 10 FT RAIL
(MATCH DOOR HEIGHT)
SPRINGS, PULLEYS, CABLES AND MOUNTING
HARDWARE USED TO BALANCE YOUR GARAGE DOOR
WARNING
ARE UNDER EXTREME TENSION AT ALL TIMES AND
CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IF DISTURBED.
DO NOT ATTEMPT ADJUSTMENT.
TRACK
ONE PIECE DOOR
NO TRACK
JAMB HARDWARE
HIGH ARC OF
DOOR TRAVEL
ONE PIECE DOOR
NO TRACK
PIVOT HARDWARE
HIGH ARC OF
DOOR TRAVEL
DOOR
JAMB
HARDWARE
FOR THESE TYPES OF DOORS USE
MODEL J9500M.
USE 7J RAIL
(FOR DOOR HEIGHT UP TO 8 FT)
DOOR
PIVOT
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B:
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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS!
AN UNBALANCED DOOR OR ONE THAT
STICKS OR BINDS MAY PREVENT THE
SENSING SYSTEM FROM WORKING
PROPERLY, CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
ENSURE DOOR IS PROPERLY BALANCED
AND ELIMINATE ANY STICKING OR BINDING
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF OPERATOR. A
properly balanced door will open slowly from
a 3/4 open position, close slowly from a 3/4
closed position, and remain still at a 1/2 open
position. If the door is not properly balanced,
HAVE A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON MAKE
REPAIRS TO CABLES, SPRING ASSEMBLIES
AND OTHER DOOR HARDWARE BEFORE
INSTALLING THE OPENER
YOUR GARAGE DOOR IS THE LARGEST
MOVING OBJECT IN YOUR HOUSE, THE
SPRINGS, PULLEYS, CABLES AND
MOUNTING HARDWARE UTILIZED TO
BALANCE ITS OPERATION ARE UNDER
EXTREME TENSION AT ALL TIMES AND CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, EVEN
DEATH, IF DISTURBED. DO NOT ATTEMPT
ADJUSTMENT. CALL A QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSON TO MOVE, LOOSEN OR ADJUST
DOOR SPRINGS OR HARDWARE.
REMOVE ALL ROPES AND REMOVE OR
MAKE INOPERATIVE ALL LOCKS
CONNECTED TO THE GARAGE DOOR
BEFORE INSTALLING THE OPENER.
DO NOT WEAR RINGS, WATCHES OR LOOSE
CLOTHING WHILE INSTALLING OR
SERVICING GARAGE DOOR OPENERS.
WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES OR OTHER
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR.
IF POSSIBLE, INSTALL THE DOOR OPENER
7zFT OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR. MOUNT
THE EMERGENCY RELEASE 6 FT ABOVE
THE FLOOR.
REINFORCE LIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS,
ALUMINUM AND STEEL DOOR TOP
SECTIONS TO AVOID DAMAGE AND TO
INSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE
SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM. CONTACT
YOUR DOOR MANUFACTURER FOR A
REINFORCEMENT KIT.
DO NOT CONNECT THE OPENER TO A
POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO
SO.
CHECK LOCAL BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL
CODES FOR MANDATORY INSTALLATION
AND WIRING REQUIREMENTS.
CONNECT POWER CORD ONLY TO A
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET. IF
PERMANENT WIRING IS REQUIRED BY
CODES, DISCONNECT POWER AT FUSE BOX
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY WIRING CONNECTIONS.
LOCATE THE CONTROL PUSH BUTTON:
•
WITHIN SIGHT OF THE DOOR, AND,
•
AT A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 5 FT SO SMALL
CHILDREN CAN'T REACH IT, AND,
•
AWAY FROM M OVING PART S OF THE
DOOR.
INSTALL THE ENTRAPMENT WARNING
LABEL NEXT TO THE CONTROL PUSH
BUTTON IN A PROMINENT LOCATION.
INSTALL THE EMERGENCY RELEASE
INSTRUCTION CARD, ATTACHING IT ON OR
NEXT TO THE EMERGENCY RELEASE.
ADJUST THE SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENTS
ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE DOOR TO
OPERATE, BUT NOT SO FIRMLY AS TO
EXERT EXCESSIVE PRESSURE ON AN
OBSTRUCTION BEFORE REVERSING.
AFTER INSTALLING THE OPENER, THE
DOOR SHOULD REVERSE WHEN IT
CONTACTS A 1-1/2" HIGH OBJECT (A PIECE
OF STANDARD 2 X 4 BOARD LAID FLAT)
ON THE FLOOR.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR
HORIZONTAL
LINE
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VERTICAL
CENTERLINE
STEP 1: Mounting the Front Bracket —
Sectional Doors and One-Piece Doors with Track (For
One-Piece Doors without track see Step 1A, next): Mark a
vertical centerline on the header above the door. By
manually raising the door, determine the high arc of the
door’s travel (see illustrations on page 4) and using a level,
transfer this measurement to the header (see illustration at
left). Draw a horizontal line, crossing the previously
drawn centerline, at this point. Install the Front Mounting
Bracket securely with the lag screws as illustrated below.
If necessary, reinforce the header with steel angle iron or
wood to ensure a secure mount.
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FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET MUST BE INSTALLED TO A
STRUCTURAL SUPPORT (STUD) ON THE HEADER WALL.
WARNING
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE SENSING SYSTEM TO
MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN ENTRAPMENT, INJURY OR
DEATH. REINFORCE HEADER IF NECESSARY USING A WOOD
STUD OR ANGLE IRON AND LAG SCREWS (NOT PROVIDED).
STEP 1A: Mounting the Front Bracket — One Piece
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Door
Header Bracket
Bracket Distance Above
Floor (See Chart)
Highest
Point
of Travel
Measure
Distance
to Floor
Garage
Floor
Doors Without Track: Mark a vertical centerline on the
header above the door. Manually raise the door to its high arc
position and temporarily clamp in that position. With the door
in this high arc position, measure the distance from the top of
the door to the floor (see figure at left). Subtract the actual
door height from the high arc distance to the floor. This is the
high arc rise of the door. Unclamp and close the door. Using
the table below, draw a horizontal line at the appropriate height
above the door to intersect with the vertical centerline.
Mount the Front
Mounting Bracket
securely with lag
screws as shown in the
figure below. If
necessary, reinforce the
header with steel angle iron or wood to ensure a secure mount.
STEP 2: Raise the Tee Rail so that the Front Idler Bracket and
Front Mounting Bracket align. Insert bolt and tighten nut loosely for
now. Later in the installation, this nut must be tightened securely.
STEP 3: Sectional Doors and One
Piece Doors with Track: Raise the
Wall Mounting
Bracket
1/4” x 4”
Hex Head Bolt
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Wall Mounting Bracket
Cardboard or Cloth to
protect the Housing
Nut
opener and rest the Power Unit
on a ladder or other sturdy
support. Open the
door to the full open position. Allow 2" of space between the
Tee Rail and the top section of the door (as shown in the
illustration on the top of page 7, left).
STEP 3A:
Raise the opener and rest the power unit on a ladder or
other sturdy support. Open the door to the high arc
HIGH ARC HORZ. LINE
4 INCHES 8 INCHES
4 TO 8 INCHES 13 INCHES
8 TO 12 18 INCHES
1/2” Above
High Arc Mark
Front
Wall
Bracket
High Arc Mark
One Piece Doors without Track:
Lag
Screws
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Vertical
Centerline
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