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Serial #: 

Date Installed: 

Your Dealer: 

 

c.p. Allstar Corporation 
Downingtown, PA  19335 

This garage door opener is built in the USA 
and complies with all requirements of 
Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL-325.   
P/N 112075 

Rev. B 

     March  2006

 

 

Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty

 

Allstar warrants its 9000M Series Challenger residential vehicular garage door openers as follows: 

A. 

   The drive train to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for: 

 

Models 9300M/9500M/J9500M:  for 10 years from the date of purchase by the 

  original 

purchaser. 

 

The drive train includes the motor, rails, frame and chain. 

B.

  The controller circuit board, capacitor, photobeams and all other parts in all models will be free 

from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase 
by the original purchaser. 

Contact your dealer to obtain service for your opener . 

To obtain service under this warranty the buyer must obtain authorization instructions for the return of 
any goods from Allstar before returning the goods.  The goods must be returned with complete 
identification, with copy of proof-of-purchase, freight prepaid and in accordance with Allstar's 
instructions or they will not be accepted.  In no event will Allstar be responsible for goods returned 
without proper authorization or identification. 

Goods returned to Allstar for warranty repair within the warranty period, which upon receipt by Allstar 
are confirmed to be defective and covered by this limited warranty, will be repaired or replaced at 
Allstar's sole option, at no cost and returned pre-paid.  Defective parts will be repaired or replaced with 
new or factory rebuilt parts at Allstar’s sole option. 

This limited warranty does not cover non-defect damage, damage caused by unreasonable use, damage 
caused by improper installation or care, vandalism or lightning, fire or excessive heat, flood or other acts 
of God (including, but not limited to misuse, abuse or alterations, failure to provide reasonable and 
necessary maintenance), labor charges for dismantling or reinstalling a repaired or replaced unit, or 
replacement batteries. 

These warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, either expressed or implied.  All implied warranties 
of merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby disclaimed and excluded.  Under no 
circumstances shall Allstar be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages arising in 
connection with the use or inability to use this product.  In no event shall Allstar’s liability for breach of 
warranty, breach of contract, negligence or strict liability exceed the cost of the product covered hereby.  
No person is authorized to assume for Allstar any other liability in connection with the sale of this 
product. 

This warranty gives you specific legal rights.  You may also have other rights which vary from state to 
state.  Warranty effective after May 1, 2004.

 

See Page 14 for Radio System 
programming instructions and 
FCC/RSS-210 Industry Canada 
statement.  Allstar opener radio 
systems are HomeLink® 
compatible. 

Code Position 

Ö

  1 

 Plus 

(+) 

Button 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zero 

(0) 

Button  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minus 

(-)

 Button  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your Radio System can learn 

8 different

 transmitter codes.  See Page 14 and, if desired, record your code settings below. 

 

Summary of Contents for Challenger 9000M Series

Page 1: ...ATEMENTS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY The Warning and Caution boxes throughout this manual are there to protect you and your equipment Pay close attention to these boxes as you follow the manual WARNING CAUTION Indicates an ELECTRICAL hazard of DAMAGE to the door door operator or equipment Gives instructions to avoid the hazard Indicates an ELECTRICAL hazard of INJURY OR DEATH Giv...

Page 2: ... or automatic operation of the door is again desired initiating operation in the normal manner Push Button Radio Control etc will effect automatic reconnection of the Manual Release Mechanism Page 9 Sensing System A built in sensing system detects obstructions during door operation If in the downward close travel mode the Opener will sense an obstruction and reverse the direction of the door In th...

Page 3: ...Y MANUAL RELEASE TAG DOOR BRACKET BELL WIRE SPOOL WALL BRACKET DOOR ARM and ROD SENSOR U BRACKET SAFE FINISH SENSOR L BRACKET RED RELEASE KNOB PHOTOSYSTEM SENSORS 110046 PUSHBUTTON WARNING LABEL 110045 WALL PUSHBUTTON A ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2 Protect the Power Unit cover from scratching during assembly by placing it on cardboard Loosen the two 5 16 lock washer nuts on top of the power head d...

Page 4: ... secure the Rail Chain assembly to the Power Head Unit making sure they are tight Assembly is now complete and you are ready to begin installation of the opener ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING SPRINGS PULLEYS CABLES AND MOUNTING HARDWARE USED TO BALANCE YOUR GARAGE DOOR ARE UNDER EXTREME TENSION AT ALL TIMES AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IF DISTURBED DO NOT ATTEMPT ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT IDENTI...

Page 5: ...S WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES OR OTHER PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR IF POSSIBLE INSTALL THE DOOR OPENER 7zFT OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR MOUNT THE EMERGENCY RELEASE 6 FT ABOVE THE FLOOR REINFORCE LIGHTWEIGHT FIBERGLASS ALUMINUM AND STEEL DOOR TOP SECTIONS TO AVOID DAMAGE AND TO INSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE SAFETY REVERSE SYSTEM CONTACT YOUR DOOR MANUFACTURER FOR A REINFORCEMENT KIT DO NOT CONNECT THE OPENER TO A POWE...

Page 6: ...loor This is the high arc rise of the door Unclamp and close the door Using the table below draw a horizontal line at the appropriate height above the door to intersect with the vertical centerline Mount the Front Mounting Bracket securely with lag screws as shown in the figure below If necessary reinforce the header with steel angle iron or wood to ensure a secure mount 104369 C INSTALLING THE OP...

Page 7: ... cross brace the hangers to eliminate the possibility of sway during operation of the opener 110050 2 For finished ceilings or if structural beams are out of position for mounting use a third mounting angle not included making sure it is securely mounted to beams Cut and bend Hangers to fit Opener Power Head Structural Beams STEP 7 Door Bracket Installation NOTE If the door is of light constructio...

Page 8: ...cket Visually align the door arm connecting hole with the connecting pin of the strut by rotating the tube section in the appropriate direction Release the trolley leave door arm attached with the manual release cord and pull trolley toward the power head unit Now rotate the door arm tube section two turns counterclockwise increasing the exposed length of the door rod to provide a cushion when the...

Page 9: ...tion Ground Wire 110053 1 110055 1 Closed Limit Stop Location Open Limit Stop Location Fully Open Fully Closed Trolley Door Arm Connection Door Arm Door Arm Bracket Open Door Closed Door Door Arm IMPROPER WIRING COULD CAUSE ELECTROCUTION OR DAMAGE TO CIRCUITRY FOLLOW LOCAL BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL CODES WARNING C INSTALLING THE OPERATOR Slide door arm and trolley toward door connect the tube assemb...

Page 10: ... screws STEP 3 Run the wire from the standard wall pushbutton to the operator supporting it at 18 intervals with suitable staples Leave a sufficient length to make the necessary connections to the opener terminal strip WARNING SOME LOCAL BUILDING CODES DO NOT ALLOW SURFACE WIRING BE SAFE AND CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR FIRST STEP 4 Ensure power is OFF to the opener or disconnect the p...

Page 11: ...Continue to hold both the and buttons until the LED starts to blink approximately 5 seconds When the LED starts to blink IMMEDIATELY release both the and buttons The LED will blink two times and then remain on to confirm programming mode STEP2 WhiletheLEDis on pressandreleasethe button you wish tocode The LED willblink onceand then remain on STEP3 Usingthe operationbuttonson the frontof thetransmi...

Page 12: ...ble However environmental conditions and the location of the transmitter and receiver antenna will affect distance If the opener doesn t activate check if the power head unit has been programmed to accept the transmitter signal The red LED on the rear panel of the power head unit will blink two times rapidly if it has accepted a valid transmitter signal If the LED light does not blink reprogram th...

Page 13: ...ws Refer to wiring diagrams on page 14 19 for the Safe Finish Photosystem connection illustration A Remove the transmitter and receiver from their U mounting brackets Run a wire pair not supplied around the garage door jamb between the transmitter and receiver L mounting brackets NOTE Leave about 12 of extra wire at each end Use a minimum 22 gauge solid trace wire for interconnect B Run a wire pai...

Page 14: ...respect to the floor the door is closed 3 The Manual Release Label and cord are secure to the Manual Release Lever The handle is located 6 FT above floor level and requires no more than a 50 pound pull to activate The trolley and the release mechanism are properly lubricated 4 All push button controls are mounted at such a position and of such height that they can only be actuated by an adult of a...

Page 15: ...hen reaches the down limit the lamp will blink off for a 1 2 second then turn back on again remaining on for 4 minutes 30 seconds and will then automatically turn off MOVING UPWARD then reaches the open limit the lamp will remain on for 4 minutes 30 seconds and will then automatically turn off NEVER LET CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY WITH DOOR CONTROLS KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL AWAY FROM CHILDREN ALWAYS K...

Page 16: ...additional check Operate manual release on the trolley and allow the door to seek its natural fully open position then move the open limit stops to align trolley to this position If the door does not open fully at its natural open position it indicates a door spring or hardware problem that should be referred to a door system professional Adjustment 2 Opening and Closing Force Hex nuts for adjusti...

Page 17: ... below and stops in the fully closed position proceed to Adjustment 6 If the door reverses when it comes into contact with the floor move the close limit stop located on the left side inside looking out see figure Adjustment 1 towards the power head unit It is advised that you move the close limit stop one link at a time and run opener through another close cycle until the door stops when it comes...

Page 18: ...btained E Tighten all mounting screws and bolts loop and secure any extra wire Important Test Photoelectric Obstruction Test Test Procedure Place an object 6 x 12 on the floor as illustrated progressively on foot from the left side of the door center of the door and one foot from the right side of the door The object must prevent an open door from closing in any other mode other than constant pres...

Page 19: ...ge 12 for illustration Contact the factory if your problem persists or is not listed DIAGNOSTIC CONDITION RED LED GREEN LED Normal Operation OFF OFF Learn Mode ON OFF Memory Full ON FOR 25 SEC AUTO OFF OFF Decode RF Signal SHORT FAST BLINK OFF Shorted Push Button or Wire to Button OFF ON Photobeam Obstruction OFF FAST BLINK Contact Reverse FAST BLINK OFF Stuck Relay SLOW BLINK OFF Stuck Open Limit...

Page 20: ...ed at Allstar s sole option at no cost and returned pre paid Defective parts will be repaired or replaced with new or factory rebuilt parts at Allstar s sole option This limited warranty does not cover non defect damage damage caused by unreasonable use damage caused by improper installation or care vandalism or lightning fire or excessive heat flood or other acts of God including but not limited ...

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