Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RDO800 Chamberlain
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Installa tion an d operating instr u ctions for rolling d oor opener Mo d el RDO800-series Chamberlain GmbH Alfred-Nobel-S trasse 4 66793 Saarwellingen Germany TEL: +49 (0) 6838/907-250 F AX: +49 (0) 6838/907-179 www .
1 The Protector System must be used for all installations where the closing force as measured on the bottom of the door is over 400N (40kgf). Excessive force will interfere with the proper operation of the Safety Reverse System or damage the garage door .
2 Door Requirements 3 Ensure that there is at least 45mm from the edge of the curtain to the edge of the bracket. If the roller door drums are on the edge of the curtain or are of small diameter additional clearance maybe required. If the drums are more than 60mm from the curtain edge or of small diameter extension poles maybe required.
3 Prepare Opener 5 For left hand side installations the wire jumper should be removed . Place the Opener in Manual Release mode. Pull the release cord down and across to engage the ball into the cup. The drive forks should now be able to be moved manually .
4 Installation steps 6 FOR RIGHT HAND INST ALLA TIONS (REFER SECTION 5, page 3) 1. Ensure that the opener position jumper (wire connector) is in place (refer section 5, page 3). 2. Place the opener in manual release mode (refer section 5, page 3). 3. Open the roller door fully .
Pinning the Door 9 Use bolts or pop-rivet s (not supplied) to hold the curt ain to the door drum. 1. Pull the release cord down and across to engage the ball into the cup. Close the door manually . Pull the release cord across and release to re-engage the opener .
6 Program your Opener & Remote Please note your remote controls and wall plate have already been programmed into your operator . Activate the opener only when door is in full view , free of obstruction and properly adjusted. No one should enter or leave garage while door is in motion.
7 Setting the Force The force, as measured on the closing edge of the door , should not exceed 400N (40kgf). If the closing force is measured to more than 400N, the Protector System must be installed. See section 14. The force setting regulates the amount of power required to open and close the door .
8 CARE OF YOUR OPENER When properly installed, your opener will provide high performance with a minimum of maintenance. The opener does not require additional lubrication. Limit and Force Settings: These settings must be checked and properly set when the opener is installed.
9 Troubleshooting 1. The opener doesn't operate from either the green start button or the remote controls: • Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light, check the fuse box. • Have you disabled all door locks? Review installation instruction warnings on page 1.
10 OPERATION OF YOUR OPENER Y our opener can be activated by any of the following devices: • The green start button Hold the button down until door start s to move. • The W all Control, Outside Keylock or Keyless Entry System (if you have installed any of these accessories).
GARAGE DOOR OPENER W ARRANTY Chamberlain warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product that the product shall be free from any defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 24 full months (2 years) from the date of purchase.
Installa tion and operating instr uctions for rolling door opener Model RDO800GB Chamberlain GmbH Alfred-Nobel-S trasse 4 66793 Saarwellingen Germany TEL: +49 (0) 6838/907-250 F AX: +49 (0) 6838/907-179 www .
1 The Protector System must be used for all installations where the closing force as measured on the bottom of the door is over 400N (40kgf). Excessive force will interfere with the proper operation of the Safety Reverse System or damage the garage door .
2 Door Requirements 3 Ensure that there is at least 45mm from the edge of the curtain to the edge of the bracket. If the roller door drums are on the edge of the curtain or are of small diameter additional clearance maybe required. If the drums are more than 60mm from the curtain edge or of small diameter extension poles maybe required.
3 Prepare Opener 5 For left hand side installations the wire jumper should be removed . Place the Opener in Manual Release mode. Disengage: Pull the release cord down once until you hear a clicking sound. The operator is now in manual mode and may be opened or closed.
4 Installation steps 6 FOR RIGHT HAND INST ALLA TIONS (REFER SECTION 5, page 3) 1. Ensure that the opener position jumper (wire connector) is in place (refer section 5, page 3). 2. Place the opener in manual release mode (refer section 5, page 3). 3. Open the roller door fully .
Pinning the Door 9 Use bolts or pop-rivet s (not supplied) to hold the curt ain to the door drum. 1. Pull the release cord down and across to engage the ball into the cup. Close the door manually . Pull the release cord across and release to re-engage the opener .
6 Program your Opener & Remote Please note your remote controls and wall plate have already been programmed into your operator . Activate the opener only when door is in full view , free of obstruction and properly adjusted. No one should enter or leave garage while door is in motion.
7 Setting the Force The force, as measured on the closing edge of the door , should not exceed 400N (40kgf). If the closing force is measured to more than 400N, the Protector System must be installed. See section 14. The force setting regulates the amount of power required to open and close the door .
8 CARE OF YOUR OPENER When properly installed, your opener will provide high performance with a minimum of maintenance. The opener does not require additional lubrication. Limit and Force Settings: These settings must be checked and properly set when the opener is installed.
9 Troubleshooting 1. The opener doesn't operate from either the green start button or the remote controls: • Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light, check the fuse box. • Have you disabled all door locks? Review installation instruction warnings on page 1.
10 OPERATION OF YOUR OPENER Y our opener can be activated by any of the following devices: • The green start button Hold the button down until door start s to move. • The W all Control, Outside Keylock or Keyless Entry System (if you have installed any of these accessories).
GARAGE DOOR OPENER W ARRANTY Chamberlain warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product that the product shall be free from any defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 24 full months (2 years) from the date of purchase.
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