Chamberlain GA400D manual

RESIDENTIAL GATE OPERATOR Models GA400D and GA420D For Residential Use Only The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.chamberlain.com Owner’s Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Periodic checks of the operator are required to ensure safe operation. ■ The model [...]

Introduction 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the following pages, they will alert you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany them. The hazard may come from something mechanical or from electric shock. Read the warnings carefully. When you see this[...]

Operator Specifications Main Supply (Motor) 12Vdc Battery run. Operational between 11.5Vdc and 14.5Vdc. Accessory Power 12V nominal Class II battery voltage source is limited to: • Solar or AC Cable up to 50' - 500 mA • AC Cable 50' up to 250' - 250mA • AC Cable 250' up to 1000' - 100mA NOTE: Increased accessory power[...]

Introduction 4 1. READ and FOLLOW all instructions. 2. The gate operator is intended for use with Class I vehicular swing gates. Class I denotes a vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one to four single family dwellings, or a garage or parking area associated therewith. Install the gate operator only when the operator i[...]

5 Introduction T o pre vent S ERIOUS INJURY or DE ATH from a mov ing g ate : • Inst a ll war ning si gns on t he fr ont a nd ba ck of t he ga te in PL AIN VIE W. • Perm ane ntl y s ecure e ach w arn ing sign in a sui t abl e manner using f as tening hole s. ATTENTION AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT WARNING WARNING CAUTION WARNING WARN[...]

Carton Inventory This operator comes with the hardware to install on a gate that pulls-to-open . If your application requires the gate to be pushed open , accessory kit 919GA is required. Introduction 6 Hardware Inventory NOTE: Hardware quantities shown below are for GA400D. Quantities are doubled for GA420D. Moving Gate Can Cause Injury or Death K[...]

All Models: SAFETY SENSORS The Safety Sensors, model 916GA, are intended for installation with the operators covered in this manual. To order call: 1-866-826-4943 or visit www.chamberlain-diy.com. HARDWARE • 5/16" mounting hardware for gate bracket. • The following hardware is needed to mount the control box depending on the mounting surfa[...]

Movi ng G at e Can Cau se Inju ry or D eat h KE EP C LEA R! Gat e m ay move at any t im e w i t ho ut pr i or warni ng. D o n ot let chi ldre n o per ate t he gate or play i n the gat e area. T hi s e n t r ance is f or v ehi cles onl y P ede s t ri ans m ust use separat e e nt ranc e Preparation and Overview 8 Mo v i ng Gate Ca n Ca u se Injury or[...]

9 Preparation and Overview Dual Gate Overview Outside Property Inside Property Movi ng G at e C a n Cause Inju ry o r De at h K EE P C L E AR! Gate m ay m ove a t a ny t ime wi thou t pri or w ar ning . Do no t l et childre n o pera te t he g a te or play i n the gat e area. T hi s en t r ance is f or vehi cles onl y P edes t ri ans m ust use s epa[...]

Check Your Gate Gate MUST swing freely and be supported entirely by its hinges. Remov e ANY/ALL wheels from the bottom of gate . Gate MUST NO T hit or drag across g round. Gate MUST be le v el. Gate and gate post MUST be plumb . Preparation and Overview 10[...]

Gate Travel Determine how your gate is to be opened. 11 Preparation and Overview Pull-to-Open Push-to-Open Inside P roper t y Inside P roper t y Out side Proper t y Out side Proper t y Dir ec t ion o f Gate T r avel Dir ec t ion o f Gate T r avel Gate opens into the property. Bracket for Pull-To-Open installation is provided. Gate opens away from t[...]

T ypical T ubular Metal Gate T ypical T ubular Metal Gate T ypical Wood Gate T ypical Wood Gate T ypical F ar m/Ranch Gate T ypical F ar m/Ranch Gate T ypical Chain Link Gate T ypical Chain Link Gate Preparation and Overview 12 Recommended: Mounting Options Mounting locations vary depending on type and style of your gate. NOTES: • The top of oper[...]

INSTALLATION Attach Operator to Gate 13 Installation Identify Hinge Type The illustrations below show common gate hinges. There are many styles of hinges available. Gate P ost Gate P ost Gate P ost J-Bolt Hinge P oint J-Bolt Hinge P oint Butt Hinge P oint Barrel Hinge P oint J-Bolt Hinge Barrel Hinge Butt Hinge Top View Butt Hinge P oint Gate P ost[...]

Installation 14 Measuring and Marking for the Gate Bracket Before proceeding, begin with the gate in the fully closed position. There are two methods described to determine proper location of the post brackets: • Paper template (to be cut out) located on the back page of this manual. • Tape measure. Either method will work depending on preferen[...]

15 Installation Position the Extension Bracket to Post Bracket Hold post bracket in desired position. Align extension bracket to a position as CLOSE AS POSSIBLE above the marker. Assemble post bracket by placing the extension bracket on top of post bracket. Insert bolt through brackets and fasten with flange nut. DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME. 3 Left[...]

“Slowly extend the piston 1/4" (.64 cm) from collar and draw a mark.” THIS SIDE TO GA T E Screws Remove Motor Assembly Remove screws (4) and remove motor assembly. Set motor aside and place in clean, dry location. NOTE: Turn operator over to remove screws. Installation 16 4 5 Determine Maximum Piston Travel To ensure proper operation, it i[...]

17 Installation Position Gate Bracket Hold the gate operator against the gate. The gate operator (arm) must be level. Clamp bracket to gate. Some installations require a reinforcement be installed on the gate. Attach Brackets to Gate Operator Attach post bracket to gate operator using hex head shoulder bolt and lock nut with nylon insert. Attach ga[...]

Check Piston Travel Visually check the clearance. Holding the gate firmly, slowly walk the gate to the fully open position. Check for pinch points at the post mount area. Allow a minimum of 1/4" between the post bracket and operator. Adjust gate bracket if the piston marks are not visible in both the open and close direction. Tighten both bolt[...]

19 Installation Secure the post bracket to gate post using hardware. The gate operator (arm) must be level. Secure Gate Bracket to Gate Remove the operator from the brackets. Mark and drill holes in gate or reinforcement (if necessary) according to gate bracket mounting hardware. Secure the gate bracket to gate using hardware (not provided). NOTE: [...]

Moving Gate Can Cause Injury or Death KEEP CLEAR! Gate may move at any time without prior warning. Do not let children operate the gate or play in the gate area. This entrance is for vehicles only Pedestrians must use separate entrance THIS SIDE TO GA TE Attach Operator to Gate and Bracket Make sure “ THIS SIDE TO GATE ” label faces the gate wh[...]

21 Installation The control box MUST be mounted within 5' of the gate operator. Mount the control box as high as possible for best radio reception. Mount the Control Box Open the Control Box Remove screws and open the control box. RE SE T Remove the Control Board Disconnect reset button, alarm and coaxial connector. Loosen screws and remove co[...]

Mount the Control Box Secure the control box to mounting surface (post, wall, column, etc.) using appropriate hardware (not provided). Install the Control Board Attach antenna. Reinstall batteries, control board, alarm, and reset button. Reconnect coaxial connector. NOTE: Make sure battery leads are on the left side of the control box and not pinch[...]

Mo vin g G a te C an C ause Movi ng Gate C an Cause I njur y or Death I nj ury or Death KEEP CL EAR! K EE P C LEA R! Ga te may move a t any G ate m ay move at any tim e w ith o u t pri or wa rn in g. ti m e wi tho ut prior w arning. Do n o t le t ch i ld ren op era te th e ga te o r D o n ot l e t c hi l d r e n ope rate th e gate or p lay in th e [...]

Wiring 24 Connect Operator to Control Board Extend operator cable and wires to GATE 1 connector and connect as shown. Tighten watertight connector nut. Mo vin g G a te C an C aus e I njur y or Death KEEP CL EAR! Ga te may move a t any tim e w ith o u t pri or wa rn in g. Do n o t le t chi ld ren op era te th e ga te or p lay in th e gate area. This[...]

Occasionally in dual gate installations, one gate would need to open first and close second. This would happen if there was an ornamental overhang on one gate or if using a solenoid lock, for example. This gate is called the Primary gate and needs to be connected to Gate 1 connections on the control board. Thus, it is preferred that the control box[...]

Connect second Operator to Control Board (Model Ga420D Only) • Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies. • Trench across driveway to bury the extension cable. • Use PVC conduit to prevent damage to cables. • Insert extension cable through watertight connector nut and through an available watertight connector moun[...]

27 Wiring Junction Box The f ollowing items are required to complete the junction bo x (not provided) installation: • 4 x 4 Junction Box with 3/4 NPT threaded port holes • Screws • PVC Conduit Open the junction box by removing screws (4) and set aside. Mount the junction bo x within 5' of second operator . 2 M ovin g G at e C an C au se [...]

Secure Junction Box Put wires inside of junction box. Secure operator and extension cables with watertight nut. Reinstall cover. Connect Wires in Junction Box Remove terminals from operator cable. Strip wires and twist like colored wires together with wire nuts. Wiring 28 3 4 5 Connect Watertight Connectors Route operator cable and extension cable [...]

29 Wiring Moving G at e C an C au se I njur y o r D e at h KE E P C L E AR ! G a t e m a y m o v e a t a n y t im e w i t h o u t p r i o r wa rn i n g . D o n o t l e t c h il d r e n o p e r a t e th e g a t e o r pl a y i n t h e g a t e a r e a . Th i s e n t r a n c e i s f o r v e h i c l e s o n l y Pe d e s t r ia n s m u s t u se s e p a r[...]

Wiring 30 18 18 R93 L1 L1 K2 K2 Z22 Z22 P1 P1 F2 F2 MOV1 MOV1 D1 D1 Q12 Q12 U4 U4 OFF OFF MAX MAX OPEN SINGLE BUTTON RESET STOP CHGR OVLD CTRL PWR COM D129 D129 Z4 Z4 U3 U3 D2 D2 D44 D44 C11 C11 C13 C13 C12 C12 D16 D16 F9 F9 R1 R1 Ø 1 R1 R1 ØØ ØØ Q22 Q22 F3 F3 K3 K3 K4 K4 R196 R196 F1 F1 GATE 2 GATE 2 GATE 1 GATE 1 GR GR WH WH YL YL BL BL RD R[...]

31 Wiring Connect Batteries The batteries are charged in circuit by using the transformer (provided). Locate the two white battery plugs on the left-hand side of the control box. Connect the plug from the battery to connector on the control board. NOTES: Batteries will degrade over time depending on temperature and usage. For best performance, the [...]

Test the limits by pressing the SBC to open and close the gate. NOTE: If the SET OPEN LIMIT LED is still blinking, the limits were not programmed successfully. Repeat the programming making sure the gate is fully opened and closed for each respective limit. If the problem persists, refer to the Troubleshooting section. PROGRAMMING Program Limits Th[...]

NOTES: • If one gate is overlapping the other, the gate that is overlapping must be connected to GATE 1 so it will start moving before the other gate; gate 2 may need to be closed fi rst if there is overlap or a gate lock is being used. • The programming can be exited at any time by pressing the RESET button. Programming times-out automaticall[...]

Force/Timer to Close/Party Mode Controls Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing gate. • Too much force on gate will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal system. • NEVER increase force beyond minimum amount required to close gate. [...]

Z22 R91 CLOSE EDGE R94 R92 R93 L1 R1 R2 Z1 K5 K6 K2 F3 10A 32V D1 Ø OPEN EDGE/ PHO T O OPEN PHO T O CLOSE PHO T O R227 R2 Ø 7 Z2 Ø R223 P1 Z9 Z8 F2 F6 D4 R9 R224 U4 CONTROL INPUTS FORCE TIMER TO CLOSE OFF MAX OPEN SINGLE BUTTON RESET STOP SHADOW INTERRUPT CHGR OVLD COM COM COM LOOP INPUTS POWER F1 20A 32V R35 D9 Z3 Z4 U3 C11 C13 C12 D15 C2 R4 R1[...]

Operation and Maintenance 36 Using Your Gate Operator Your operator will operate with up to nine Security ✚ ® remote controls and one Security ✚ ® Keyless Entry System. If you purchase a new remote, or if you wish to deactivate any remote, follow the instructions in the Programming section. Activate your operator with any of the following: Ha[...]

Release Pin Gate Brack et 37 Operation and Maintenance Manual Release In case of a power failure, the operator can be disengaged from the gate. Follow the directions below to disconnect and reconnect the operator to the gate. Release 1. Remove the hairpin clip and release pin that secures the gate bracket to the gate. 2. Move operator away from gat[...]

Operation and Maintenance 38 * Class 2 circuit 15 v maximum output 2. Close edge 3. Open edge/photo e ye 4. Open photo e ye 5. Close photo e ye 6. Control inputs 7. Loop inputs 10. Accessor y power 12. Automatic gate loc k 13. F ault alarm To protect against fire and electrocution: • DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing ope[...]

39 Operation and Maintenance Your gate operator is programmed with self-diagnostic capabilities. The diagnostic LED will flash a number of times then pause signifying it has found a potential issue. Consult Diagnostic Chart below. Normal Operation Stop is not connected. • Press the RESET button and make sure the STOP LED turns on. • Check to ma[...]

Operation and Maintenance 40 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Operator does not run. • P ower not connected. Make sure the A C/Solar input is connected and that at least Diagnostic LED not on. one batter y is connected with the corresponding fuse intact. • Low or def ective batter y . Chec k the batter y to make sure that the red wire goes to the posi[...]

41 Operation and Maintenance SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION The ar m mov es b ut cannot • Arm does not extend or contr act enough during trav el. The ar m piston must e xtend e xit Learn Limits mode. and contract close to its full length to Learn Limits. Adjust the ar m mounting so that Cannot lear n limits. this can be achiev ed. • Motor cable wire[...]

Operation and Maintenance 42 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION Gate opens but does not • An open input is continuously activ ated. Check the open loop or v ehicle probe to close. make sure the y are clear of objects . V erify connections and operation f or these de vices. • Low battery . Measure the v oltage across the batter y . V oltage should be abo[...]

43 Operation and Maintenance 3 6 4 2 1 5 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 K1A6426 Control Board with Mounting Bracket 1 2 K23-19380 Reset Switch 1 3 K74-34392 Antenna 1 4 922GA Battery with Harness 1 5 K204B0195 Indoor Transformer 1 6 K29-20095 Alarm 1 Not Shown K74-33975 Complete Control Box (without battery) 1 K1A5747 Receiver Module - 315MHz 1 K1A5[...]

Operation and Maintenance 44 1 2 ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 K-41ADBL-0004 Arm Cover 1 2 K-LA-6 Complete Arm Assembly Includes: Arm, Motor and Plastic Cover 1 Not Shown K-DBL-0095SA Hardware Kit Includes: One Extension Bracket, One Gate Bracket, One Post Bracket and One Hardware Bag) 1 01-33859 Owner’s Manual 1 01-33859SP Owner’s Manual - Spa[...]

OPEN OPEN CLOSE OPEN OPEN CLOSE OPEN OPEN CLOSE 45 Operation and Maintenance OPEN OPEN CLOSE 940D 956D 953D Automatic Gate Lock: Solenoid-driven lock that automatically unlocks when gate is open and locks when gate is closed. Can be mounted onto gate or post. Can be released in case of emergency. 915GA 921GA Vehicle Exit Sensor: One piece outdoor b[...]

Warranty 46 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS OUR L A RGE SERVIC E ORGA NIZ ATION SP ANS A MERIC A INSTALL A TION A ND SERV ICE INF ORM A TION CALL OUR TOLL FRE E NUM BER 1 -866-826- 494 3 w w w.chamber lain.c om WHEN ORDER IN G REP AIR P A RTS PL E AS E SU PP L Y TH E FO LL OW ING I NF ORM ATIO N: P ART N UM BER DESCR IPTION MODE L NU MBE R ADDR ESS ORDER[...]

NOTES 47 Notes[...]

© 2009, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 01-33859D All Rights Reserved TEMPLATE FOR POST BRACKET MOUNTING 1 32 4 5 13 24 5 5 3/4" 5 3/4"[...]