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Step  12:

  

Install a 

Rough Service

 lamp bulb (75 Watt maximum) firmly 

in the light socket.  Light bulbs in door openers are subject to vibration 
during normal operation which may shorten their life spans.  Rough Service 
bulbs, available at most hardware stores, are recommended. Fit Light 
Diffuser tabs into the panel tabs as shown.  

STEP 11: Connecting The Electrical Power

  

Consult the label on the rear panel of the Opener to 

determine its proper working voltage.  Normally it will be marked for 115V, 60 cycle operation.  (If it is an export 
model designed for 220V, 50 cycle operation, the label will clearly indicate this.) The Opener must be plugged 
into a properly grounded receptacle within 3 FT of the Power Unit.   

A GFI Type receptacle is recommended.

  

Do not use 2-prong adapters and do not use extension cords for anything more than temporary hook-up and testing 
purposes.  Receptacle wiring should be No. 14 or heavier, and 

must be in compliance with local building and 

electrical codes.

  

If local codes require permanent wiring, a GFI type circuit breaker is recommended to protect the line.  Remove 
the Strain Relief Bushing and withdraw the Line Cord from the rear of the Power Unit to expose the three 
insulated connectors.  Cut the wire at the rubber jacket of the Line Cord and wire in permanently, employing 
proper wiring practices.  Discard Strain Relief.  It is not used with permanent wiring.  

Using the two wires (black & white) that were left the 

line cord was cut, splice in the permanent connections

Permanent Wiring Connection 

Normal  

Connection 

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 assembly to the door bracket with the 
3/8” diameter bolt and locking nut, tightening 
enough to allow for door arm pivot.  Do not 
overtighten the locking nut. 
 
Press door control button and run opener through 
full open and close cycles, adjusting the limit 
stops as required to fully open and close the door.  
At full closed position, the door arm assembly 
should compress approximately one inch. 

HOW TO OPERATE THE DOOR MANUALLY - 

MANUAL RELEASE DISCONNECT 

The door should be fully closed, if possible, before 
using the manual disconnect.  Weak or broken 
springs could allow an open door to fall rapidly.  
Property damage or serious personal injury could 
result.  Do not use the manual release handle to pull 
the door open or closed. 
 

Your opener is equipped with a manual release recessed 
trolley-type disconnect system, enabling manual 
operation of the garage door during a power failure. 
 
The trolley is disconnected from the chain by pulling 
down on the red release handle, allowing the garage 
door to be operated manually. 

 
The trolley will 
automatically 
reconnect when 
power is 
restored and the 
door is 
activated. 
 
If the manual release is used, close the door before 
reactivating the opener. 
 

NOTE:  Outside keylock manual releases are an 
available accessory and are recommended for 
garages without a service entrance.

 

Manual 

Release 

Knob 

Trolley 

Clips 

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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