Chamberlain 1145-1/3HP manual

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  • Page 1

    Owner's Manual Garage Door Opener (1100 Series -- Canada) FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY Chamberlain Manufacturing Canada, Inc. Unit 11, 230 Bayview Drive Barrie, Ontario L4N 5E9 CAUTION! PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY The MODEL NUMBER label is located on the front panel of your opener FASTEN THIS MANUAL NEAR THE GARAGE DOOR AFTER INSTALLATION. P[...]

  • Page 2

    THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL MEANS CAUTION—PERSONAL SAFETY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE INSTRUCTION. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. THIS GARAGE DOOR OPENER IS DESIGNED AND TESTED TO OFFER REASONABLY SAFE SERVICE PROVIDED IT IS INSTALLED AND OPERATED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIO[...]

  • Page 3

    Sprocket Cover Rail Grease Light Lens (1) Model 1145 Light Lenses (2) Model 1160 and Model 1150 Remote Control Transmitter (1) HARDWARE BAG CONTENTS 6 lock washers, 5/16 6 nuts, 5/16"-18 x 1/2" 2 carriage bolts, 5/16"-18 x 2-1/2" 4 screws, 5/16"-18 x 7/8" 4 lag screws 5/16" x 1-7/8" 2 clevis pins, 5/16"-[...]

  • Page 4

    ACCESSORIES Many useful accessories are available for your garage door opener. They are illustrated below with model numbers and descriptions. Model 61LM STANDARD REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER: Single-Function with visor clip . Model 1710 10-FT T-RAIL: Fully assembled 10-ft. T-rail with full chain. Allows 10-foot garage doors to open fully Model 62LM [...]

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    Operation of Your Opener • BEFORE YOU PROCEED, PLEASE READ THE SAFETY RULES ON PAGE 2 AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE CAREFULLY. • T0 AVOID DIFFICULTY DURING INSTALLATION, DO NOT RUN OPENER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. • DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO PLAY IN DOOR AREA. • OPERATE ONLY WHEN OPENER IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND THE DOOR IS VISIBL[...]

  • Page 7

    CARE OF THE OPENER When properly installed, opener will provide high performance with a minimum of maintenance. The opener does not require additional lubrication. Most complaints of unsatisfactory opener operation can be traced to problems with the door itself. When operated manually, a properly balanced door will stay in any point of travel while[...]

  • Page 8

    ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Attach T-Rail To Opener TO AVOID INSTALLATION DIFFICULTIES, DO NOT RUN OPENER UNTIL YOU ARE INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. USE ONLY THOSE SCREWS MOUNTED IN TOP OF OPENER. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE DOOR OPENER. PROCEDURE: remove the two washered screws mounted in top of opener. Position T-Rail at a 45 degree angle to op[...]

  • Page 9

    ASSEMBLY STEP 3 Tighten the Chain Assembly CAUTION: Keep the chain from twisting as nuts are turned PROCEDURE: Thread inner nut on the trolley in the direction shown. Loosen outer nut, if necessary. Tension is correct when the chain is approximately 1/2" above the base of the T-rail, midway between the pulley bracket and the opener. To maintai[...]

  • Page 10

    INSTALLATION STEP 1 Position and Install Header Bracket Installation procedures vary according to garage door types. Follow the instructions which apply to your door. THE HEADER BRACKET MUST BE RIGIDLY FASTENED TO HEADER WALL. REINFORCE WALL WITH A 2x4 I F NECESSARY. FAILURE T O COMPLY MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER OPERATION OF SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM (SEE [...]

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    ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK PLEASE READ AND COMPLY WITH THE WARNINGS ON PAGE 10. THEY APPLY TO THE INSTALLATION OF THE HEADER BRACKET REGARDLESS OF DOOR TYPE. 1. Close door and mark inside vertical centerline of garage door. Extend line onto header wall above door. 2. Open door to highest point of travel as shown. Measure the distance from top of [...]

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    INSTALLATION STEP 3 Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO LIGHT WEIGHT DOORS AND/OR DOORS WITH WINDOWS, DO NOT REST THE OPENER ON THE DOOR. INSTALLATION-SECTIONAL DOOR & 1-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK NOTE: A 2 x4 is convenient for setting an ideal door to T-rail distance. It is not [...]

  • Page 13

    INSTALLATION STEP 4 Hang the Opener THE OPENER MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT OF THE GARAGE. Three representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Fig.1) or crossed (Fig.2) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings (Fig.3) , attach a sturdy metal bracket (not supplied) to ce[...]

  • Page 14

    LOCATE DOOR CONTROL BUTTON (OR ANY ADDITIONAL PUSH BUTTONS) WHERE THE GARAGE DOOR IS VISIBLE. AWAY FROM DOOR AND DOOR HARDWARE AND OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A MOVING GARAGE DOOR MAY RESULT FROM MISUSE OF OPENER. ALL OW CHILDREN TO OPERATE DOOR CONTROL BUTTON(S) or REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER. FASTEN THE CAUTION LABEL[...]

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    Install Multi-Function Door Control Panel Models 1160 and 1150 ONLY There are 4 screw terminals on the back of the Multi Function Control. Connect bell wire by color; yellow to yellow, white to white, red to red and black to black. Install the Multi-Function Control on an inside garage wall as shown. Use anchors if installing into drywall a conveni[...]

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    INSTALLATION STEP 6 Attach Manual Release Rope & Handle USE MANUAL RELEASE ROPE ONLY TO DISENGAGE TROLLEY. DO NOT USE ROPE AND HANDLE TO PULL DOOR OPEN OR CLOSED. PROCEDURE: Thread one end of rope through hole in top of red handle so 'NOTICE' reads right side up as shown. Secure with a n overhand knot. NOTE : Knot should be at least 1[...]

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    INSTALLATION STEP 8 Fasten Door Bracket and Plate Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below. TO PREVENT DAMAGE T O L IGH TW EIG HT AND METAL GARAGE DOORS (OR THOSE WITH GLASS PANELS), ALWAYS REINFORCE THE INSIDE OF DOOR— BOTH VERTICALLY AND HORIZONTALLY—WITH 2X4 BOARDS OR ANGLE IRON. The horizontal brace should be a[...]

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    INSTALLATION STEP 9 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated. SECTIONAL DOORS INSTALLATION Make sure garage door is closed tight. Pull the manual release handle to disconnect the trolley. Manually move outer trolley back to the center of inner trolley as shown in Figures A, B and C. FIG A: Fasten [...]

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    ALL ONE-PIECE DOORS ASSEMBLE DOOR ARM: Fasten straight and curved door arm sections together to their longest possible length. With door closed, connect straight door arm section to door bracket with a clevis pin. Secure with a ring fastener. Before connecting door arm to trolley, limits of travel must be adjusted on one-piece doors. Limit adjustme[...]

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    THE FOLLOWING CHART OUTLINES ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. RUN THE OPENER THROUGH A COMPLETE TRAVEL CYCLE AFTER EACH ADJUSTMENT . NOTE: REPEATED OPERATION OF THE OPENER DURING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES MAY CAUSE MOTOR TO OVERHEAT AND SHUT OFF. SIMPLY WAIT 15 MINUTES AND TRY AGAIN. Read the chart carefully before proceeding to Step 2. Use a screwdriver to make[...]

  • Page 21

    ADJUSTMENT STEP 2 Adjust Force DO NOT USE FORCE ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPENSATE FOR A BINDING OR STICKING GARAGE DOOR EXCESSIVE FORCE WILL INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM OR DAMAGE THE GARAGE DOOR. Force Adjustment Controls are located on rear panel of opener. FORCE ADJUSTMENT settings regulate amount of the power require[...]

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    ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 Test Safety Reverse System THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM TEST IS IMPORTANT. GARAGE DOOR MUST RE- VERSE ON CONTACT WITH A ONE-INCH OBSTACLE PLACED ON THE FLOOR. FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST OPENER MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY FROM A CLOSING GARAGE DOOR. REPEAT TEST ONCE A MONTH AND ADJUST AS NEEDED. PROCEDURE: Place-a one-inch o[...]

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    Radio Controls F.C.C. rules prohibit adjustments to or modification of receiver and/or remote control transmitter circuitry except for changing code setting and replacing remote control transmitter battery. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. Manufactured under 1 or more of the following U.S. patents: RE29,525; 4,750,118; 4,8e8,930. Other Patents Pending. A[...]

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    Having a Problem? Review Pages 2 and 3 Before Proceeding SITUATION PROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION OPENER DOESN'T OPERATE FROM EITHER THE DOOR CONTROL BUTTON OR REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER 1. Have you disengaged all door locks? Review Step 7, page 16. 2. Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light, c[...]

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    Having a Problem? (continued) SITUATION PROBABLE CAUSE & SOLUTION DOOR REVERSES FOR NO APPARENT REASON 1. Pull red manual release handle. Operate door manually. If it is unbalanced or binding, call a garage door serviceman to correct the problem. 2. Clear any ice or snow from garage floor area where garage door closes. 3. Review the Force Adjus[...]

  • Page 26

    RAIL ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST INSTALLATION PARTS LIST Lighted Push Button Assembly 41 A2756 Remote Control Transmitter Case, Cover & Screw Assembly (circuit board not included) 41 A3593 12V Battery 10A14 2 Strand 4 Strand Bell Wire Bell Wire 217A238 217A241 Multi-Function Control Panel 41A3586 Remote Control Transmitter Visor Clip 29C128 Curved Door[...]

  • Page 27

    Chassis Assembly Parts List Repair Parts 27 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 31C290 Sprocket cover 2 41A2827 Gear and sprocket assy. Complete with: Spring washer Thrust washer Retaining ring Bearing plate Roll pins (2) Drive gear Worm gear Helical gear w/retainer Grease 3 41A2817 Drive/worm gear kit w/ grease Roll pins (2) 4 41B2991-1 Line cord 5 143[...]

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    LIFT-MASTER SERVICE IS ON CALL HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS OUR LARGE SERVICE Organization SPANS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA Selling prices will be furnished on request or parts will be shipped at prevailing prices and you will be billed INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION IS AS NEAR AS YOUR TELEPHONE SIX DAYS A WEEK. SIMPLY DIAL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBE[...]