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Overhead door 450A User Manual

Overhead door 450A
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MODEL
450A
GARAGE
DOOR
OPENER
SYSTEM
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SINCE~1921
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AND OWNERS MANUAL
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE INST ALLING ,
OR
USING THIS OPENER.
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DO
NOT
allow
children
to
play
in
area
of
door or with
radio
control
transmitter
or
with
push
button
control.
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Door
is
under
extreme
spring
tension.
Repairs
and
adjustments,
especially
to
cables
and
spring assembly,
can
be
hazardous
and
can
result
in
severe
personal
injury.
Repairs
and
adjustments
should
be
performed
ONLY
by
QUALIFIED DOOR
SERVICE
PEOPLE.
After
installation
is
completed.
place
instructions
in
close
proximity
to
garage
door.
107572-0001
1.i:u:~a
Printed
in
U.S.A.
Page
1
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Overhead door 450A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOverhead door
Model450A
CategoryGarage Door Opener
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Installation Notes

Preparing Door for Opener

Procedures to ensure the garage door is in good working condition before opener installation.

Installation

Measuring and Marking Door Centerline

Determine door width and mark the center line on the door and header.

Header Bracket Mounting Steps

Position and secure the header bracket to the header based on door travel and headroom.

Header Bracket Positioning and Marking

Mark horizontal center line for header bracket 5/8" to 2-1/2" above door travel.

Attaching Header Pulley Assembly

Connect the header pulley assembly to the header bracket using bolts and locknuts.

Door Type Considerations

Differentiates installation for extension spring vs. torsion spring doors.

Powerhead and Boom Positioning

Raise powerhead and position boom above high arc of door travel for installation.

Aligning Boom with Door Centerline

Use a wood block to align the boom with the door's center line for correct positioning.

Ceiling Support Installation

Install ceiling mounting angle and vertical angles to support the opener.

Ceiling Joist Configurations

Details for mounting opener to lengthwise ceiling joists (off-center and on-center).

Crosswise Ceiling Joist Mounting

Instructions for mounting opener to crosswise ceiling joists, including high ceiling variations.

Connecting Drawbar to Carriage

Plug in opener, route cord, connect drawbar to carriage with clevis and hitch pins.

Attaching Door Bracket Yokes

Attach yokes to door bracket, ensuring free movement before bolting to drawbar.

Aligning Door Bracket and Drawbar

Position door bracket to check drawbar angle and adjust if necessary.

Door Bracket Installation Methods

Install door bracket on wood, steel, or fiberglass doors using appropriate hardware.

Installation Checklist Review

Final check of all installed components and adjustments for proper operation.

Wiring

Push Button Wire Preparation

Prepare the push button wire end by cutting insulation without cutting the wire itself.

Connecting Push Button

Shape wire leads and connect them to the push button terminals.

Routing Push Button Wire

Route the push button wire from the powerhead to the garage entrance door.

Electrical Power Safety

Ensure electrical power is off before working on the opener and follow grounding precautions.

Permanent Wiring Connection

Connect opener to mains power using permanent wiring, ensuring proper grounding.

Operation and Adjustment

Chain Cam Adjustment

Adjust chain limit cams to control door travel limits for opening and closing.

Down Travel Adjustment

Set the down limit to ensure the door closes properly and seals to the floor.

Up Travel Adjustment

Set the up limit to stop the door just after clearing the top of the opening.

Owner Information and Operation

Transmitter Visor Clip Mounting

Instructions for attaching the transmitter's visor clip for convenient use.

General Transmitter Information

Information on transmitter-receiver interaction, factory contact, and radio frequency.

Changing Radio Coding

Steps to change transmitter and receiver codes to prevent phantom operation.

Operation and Safety Adjustments

Reversing System Adjustment

Adjusting the safety reversing system for proper obstruction detection and door reversal.

Adjusting Up Sensitivity

Fine-tune the force required to stop the door's upward movement upon encountering an obstruction.

General Information

Emergency Release Operation

Explains how to manually operate the door using the emergency release mechanism.

Troubleshooting Guide

Malfunction Symptoms and Causes

Lists common opener problems, their symptoms, and possible causes for diagnosis.

Transmitter Service Hints

Transmitter Performance Issues

Tips for diagnosing and resolving short distance or inoperative transmitter problems.

Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Parts List

Parts Identification and Ordering

Detailed list of parts with numbers, descriptions, and ordering information.

Parts and Service Contact Information

Information on obtaining parts and service, including where to mail units for repair.

Wiring Diagrams

Limited Warranty

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Details the warranty coverage, duration, limitations, and buyer obligations.

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