Chamberlain PowerDrive PD210 - Having a Problem?

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Operation
Having a Problem?
Bell Wire
Sending Eye
Safety Reversing Sensor
(Amber Indicator Light)
Receiving Eye
Safety Reversing Sensor
(Green Indicator Light)
Safety Reversing
Sensor
“Learn”
Button
LED or
Diagnostic
LED
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.
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Verify the safety reversing sensors are properly installed, aligned and free of any obstructions.
Refer to Installation Step 13: Install The Protector System®.
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Check diagnosticLED for flashes on the motor unit then refer to the Diagnostic Chart on the
following page.
2. My remotes will not activate the door:
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Verify your Multi-Function Door Control is not blinking. Ifitis blinking, deactivate the LockMode
following the instructions for Using the Multi-Function Door Control.
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Reprogram remotes following the programming instructions.Refer to Programming.
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If remote will still not activate your door, checkdiagnostic LED for flashes on motor unit then
refer to Diagnostic Chart on the following page.
3. My door reverses forno apparent reason: Repeat safety reverse test after adjustmentsto
force or travel limits. The need for occasional adjustment for the force and limitsettings is
normal.Weather conditions in particular can affectdoor travel.
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Manually check door for balance or any binding problems.
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Refer to Adjustment Step 2, Adjust the force.
4. My door reverses forno apparent reason after fully closing and touching the floor: Repeat
safetyreverse testafter adjustments to force or travel limits.The need for occasional
adjustment for the force and limit settings is normal.Weather conditions in particular can affect
door travel.
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Refer to Adjustment Step 1, Adjust the UP and DOWN Travel Limits. Decrease down travel by
turning down limitadjustment screw clockwise.
5. My lights will not turn off when door is open:
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The garage door opener is equipped with a security light feature. This feature activates the
light on when the safetyreversing sensor beam has been obstructed. Refer to Operation
section; Using the Wall-Mounted Door Control, Light Feature.
6. My motor unit hums briefly:
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Firstverify that the trolley is againstthe stop bolt.
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Release the door from the opener by pulling the EmergencyRelease Rope.
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Manually bring the door to a closed position.
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Loosen the chain by adjusting the outer nut 4 to 5 turns.This relieves the tension.
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Run the motor unit from the remote control or door control. The trolley should travel towards
the door and stop.If the trolley re-engages with the door, pull the Emergency Release Rope to
disengage.
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Decrease the UP travel by turning the UP Travel adjustment screw 2 full turns away from the
arrow.
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Re-tighten the outer nut so the chain is a 1/4" (6 mm) above the base of the rail. (When the
door is reconnected and closed, the chain will sag. This is normal.)
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If the trolley does not move awayfrom the bolt,repeat the steps above.