MODEL CLSS1 AND CLSS1-P
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
SURGE PROTECTOR
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS:
The Garage Door Opener Surge Protector is designed to protect garage
door openers against damage from lightning and power surges. The Surge
Protector will stop radiated surge currents from coming through wall
control and safety sensor wires, as well as surge currents from coming
through AC power line according to the rating chart shown below.
Plug the Surge Protector into grounded (3-wire) 120V AC outlet within four
(4) feet of the garage door opener. Plugging Surge Protector into a GFCI
(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) is acceptable, but not recommended as
power surges may cause the GFCI to trip and you will need to reset the
outlet in order to operate the garage door opener.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution:
• Unplug Garage Door Opener from AC outlet and be sure power is disconnected BEFORE installing the Surge Protector.
• Connect terminals ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires.
• The Surge Protector is ONLY for indoor Use.
• DO NOT perform installation during a lightning storm (visible lightning)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
It is recommended that you label wires prior to
removing them from the garage door opener.
Label safety sensor wires and wall control wires
using color codes if applicable.
INSTALLING THE WALL CONTROL WIRES:
•
At the garage door opener, remove the wall
control wires from opener terminals, noting
polarity and/or wire color positions.
• Since these wires will now be routed to the
surge protector, use the 5’ piece of white-
white/red 24 AWG bell wire (included) as
EXTENSION from surge protector to opener.
• Note polarity/wire colors, twist original wire
with extension wire together, and insert
into surge protector. The terminals colored
red and white on the surge protector are
designated for the doorbell button/wall control
wires.
• Attach wires to opener terminals in same
order/ color combination as original
installation. (Consult owners manual if
necessary).
INSTALLING THE SAFETY SENSOR WIRES:
• At the garage door opener, remove the safety
sensor wires from opener terminals, noting
polarity and/or wire color positions.
• Since these wires will now be routed to the
surge protector, use the 5’ piece of white-
white/black 24 AWG bell wire (included) as
EXTENSION from surge protector to opener.
• Note polarity/wire colors, twist original wire
with extension wire together, and insert
into surge protector. The terminals colored
white and gray on the surge protector are
designated for the IR sensor wires.
• Attach wires to opener terminals in same
order/ color combination as original
installation. (Consult owners manual if
necessary).
INSTALLING THE SURGE PROTECTOR:
• Plug Surge Protector into AC outlet
• Plug garage door opener into outlet on front
of Surge Protector
• Test garage door opener for proper operation.
Be sure to test all functions including wall
control, keypad, safety sensors (Door
Reversal Test - See garage door opener
manual for instructions) and any other
accessories.
NOTE:
After completing installation and restoring
power to the garage door opener, check
illumination of safety sensor LED’s (located on
safety sensors).
If not illuminated, the wires for the safety
sensors may be crossed at the Surge Protector.
Follow these steps:
1. Unplug Surge Protector and garage door
opener from AC outlet.
2. Verify that the safety sensor wires are
connected to the gray and white terminals
on the Surge Protector. If not, re-wire Surge
Protector following above instructions.
3. If connected to the gray and white terminals
and LED’s are still not illuminated, disconnect
the twisted wires from both gray and white
terminals and switch positions. Ensure they
are making a good connection within the
terminals of the Surge Protector.
4. Reconnect AC power to both Surge Protector
and garage door opener.
LED Indicator:
The indicator light should be
illuminated when the surge protector is plugged
into AC power and is protecting your garage
door opener system. If the indicator light goes
out, the surge protector has sacrifi ced (depleted)
itself to protect the garage door opener system
and should be replaced immediately.
To protect the door opener low voltage control wires from lightning damage, control wires will be rerouted from the door opener to the surge protector,
continuing the connection to the door opener. This protects the opener’s control wiring.
NOTE:
The Chamberlain Garage Door Opener Surge Protector is not recommended to be installed with garage door openers manufactured by
Marantec America Corporation or Hoermann, Inc. USA.
Chamberlain warrants to the original purchaser of
any Chamberlain Surge Protector that the surge
protector shall be free of defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from
the date of original purchase, and will repair
or replace, at its option, any defective surge
protector free of charge. The proper operation of
the Chamberlain Surge Protector may destroy the
protector itself. Such an event is not a defect and
is not covered by this limited warranty.
For a period of one (1) year from the date of
original purchase of any Chamberlain Surge
Protector, Chamberlain will provide up to $100
to repair or replace, at its option, damaged
garage door opener parts or components
(“Connected Equipment”) which is damaged
by a transient voltage surge (an “Occurrence”),
while properly connected through a Chamberlain
Surge Protector to a properly wired AC power
line with protective ground. This limited warranty
is null and void unless all wires leading into
the equipment pass through an appropriate
Chamberlain Surge Protector as further described
herein. Chamberlain reserves the right to review
the damaged Chamberlain Surge Protector, the
damaged Connected Equipment and the site where
the damaged occurred. All costs of shipping the
Chamberlain Surge Protector and the damaged
equipment to Chamberlain for inspection shall
be borne solely by the purchaser. Damaged
equipment must remain available for inspection
until the claim is fi nalized. The Chamberlain
Surge Protector is not intended for use with any
product(s) other than Connected Equipment.
If you wish to make a warranty claim, please
call 800-528-9131 for instructions. You will
need your receipt for the Chamberlain Surge
Protector. All above warranties are null and void
if the Chamberlain Surge Protector in use during
the occurrence is not provided to Chamberlain
for inspection upon Chamberlain’s request at
the sole expense of the purchaser, Chamberlain
determines that the Chamberlain Surge Protector
has been improperly installed, altered in any way
or tampered with, Chamberlain determines that
the damage did not result from the occurrence
or that no occurrence in fact took place, or
Chamberlain determines that the Connected
Equipment was not used under normal operating
conditions or in accordance with all labels and
instructions.
All Chamberlain Surge Protectors must be plugged
directly into the power source and must not be
“daisychained” together in serial fashion with
other power strips, UPS, other surge protectors
or extension cords. Any such installation voids
the limited warranty. This limited warranty only
protects against damage to properly connected
equipment where Chamberlain has determined, in
its sole discretion, that the damage resulted from
an Occurrence, and does not protect against acts
of God such as fl ood, earthquake, direct lightning
strike, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear
and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse,
damage due to low voltage disturbances (i. e.
brownouts or sags), non-authorized program or
system equipment modifi cation or alteration. This
warranty is secondary to any existing coverage
of any Connected Equipment, including, but not
limited to, any manufacturer’s warranty, extended
warranties or insurance coverage.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, AND
OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY
ON SELLER’S PART. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
DOES NOT COVER NONDEFECT DAMAGE,
DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION,
OPERATION OR CARE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ABUSE, MISUSE, FAILURE TO
PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY
MAINTENANCE, UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS
OR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT),
REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES AND LIGHT
BULBS OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR NON-
RESIDENTIAL USE.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SELLER BE
LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN CONNECTION
WITH USE, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS
PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER’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 US ANY OTHER
LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF
THIS PRODUCT.
Chamberlain Connected Equipment Limited Warranty
Safety
Sensors
To IR sensor
input connectors
Inser
t
Insert
Wires
Red
White
White
Gray
2
2
3
Garage Door
SAFETY SENSORS
KG
1
3
9
7
5
KG
1
3
9
7
5
Garage Door Opener
LIGHT
LOCK
Wall
Control
3
Door
Bell
or
To wall control
input connectors
Wall
Control
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, DIAL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER: (USA) 1-800-528-9131, www.chamberlain.com
RATING CHART / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Energy Dissipation: ___________________________________ 761 joules
Protection Indicator Light: ____________________________________Yes
Catastrophic Surge Circuit: ___________________________________Yes
Thermal Fusing: ____________________________________________Yes
Line Voltage: __________________________________ 120 VAC, 50/60Hz
Maximum Surge Current: ____________________________________16kA
Maximum Surge Voltage: _____________________________________6kV
Line Current: _____________________________________________ 15A
Power: ____________________________________________ 1800 Watts
UL1449 Suppression Rating: ________________________________ 800V
Protection Modes: __________________________________L-N, N-G, L-G
Valid only in the USA and Canada.
Printed in China
114A2915B
http://www.chamberlain.com
© 2017, All Rights Reserved The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov