19 Garage Door Operator Maintenance
Weather conditions may affect the door operation which could require some re-setting of the operator’s adjustments.
Doors may swell and become heavier during wet periods, door hinges and rollers might bind during cold periods.
To insure safe operation of the door, perform the following tests, including any additional test steps described.
Every Month
1
With the door closed, pull the red release handle to
disconnect the operator from the door.
2 From outside the garage, slowly open the door
manually all the way, and then close it all the way.
Notice if there is any binding, sticking or rubbing. The
door should move smoothly in both directions.
3 Raise the garage door about halfway up. Carefully
release the door and see if the door balances. It
should stay in place. Close the door.
NOTE:
If the garage door is unbalanced or the door
travel isn’t smooth, have a qualified garage door
professional adjust or repair the door.
4
To reconnect the operator, flip the release lever up
and run the operator.
5 Perform the Safety Beam Test (Section 12).
6
Perform the Safety Reversal System Test as
described in Section 16.
After Servicing the Operator
1
Perform the Safety Beam Test (Section 12).
2
Perform the Open and Close Limit Adjustments
(Section 14).
3 Perform the Safety Reversal System Test (Section 16).
Every 6 Months
Check the belt or chain tension.
•
For belt-drive rails, examine the length of the tension
spring in the traveler. It should be about 1” long.
• For chain-drive rails, examine the spacing between
the turnbuckle and the rail. The turnbuckle should be
slightly above the rail.
NOTE:
Too much or too little chain tension will cause
excessive sprocket noise.
Chain Adjustment
If necessary, use the following steps to adjust the chain.
1
Hold the turnbuckle with a flat blade screwdriver and
loosen the two locknuts with a 7/16” end wrench.
2 Twist the turnbuckle to adjust the chain tension.
Adjust the chain until the turnbuckle is sightly above
the rail.
3 Hold the turnbuckle with a flat blade screwdriver and
tighten the two locknuts with a 7/16” end wrench.
Belt Adjustment
The tension spring in the traveler keeps the belt taut.
The factory setting for the tension spring length is .9”
long. If the tension spring is longer than 1”, adjust the
belt.
1
Hold the traveler so the adjustment wheel is visible
through the large slot.
2 Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the adjustment
wheel to compress the tension spring until its length
is between .9” and 1” long.
Every Year
Check the door hardware for lubrication needs.
Lubricate door hinges, rollers and bearings according
to door manufacturer’s recommended procedures.
20 Field Reset
21 Troubleshooting – Operator
FCC NOTICE
Changes or modifications not expressly described in this manual or approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Industry Canada and Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted to the original consumer against defects in material and workmanship for:
MODEL
ELECTRONICS
MECHANICAL
MOTOR
BELT
CHAIN
LDCO850
1 year
5 years
Lifetime
Lifetime
5 years
This product is warranted to the original consumer against defects in material and workmanship for the periods mentioned above. The manufacturer will repair, or
at its option, replace, any device that it finds requires service under this warranty, and will return the repaired or replaced device to the consumer at manufacturer’s
cost. Devices must be sent to manufacturer for service at owner’s expense. This warranty does not apply to damage to the product from negligence, abuse, abnormal
usage, misuse, accidents, normal wear or tear or due to failure to follow Seller’s instructions, or arising from improper installation, storage or maintenance. In no event
will manufacturer be responsible for incidental, compensatory, punitive, consequential, indirect, special or other damages. The remedies provided by this warranty are
exclusive. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental and consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Any
warranties implied by law are limited to the time periods set forth above. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
For warranty service and shipping instructions contact manufacturer at the phone number shown below. In order to be protected by this warranty, save your proof of
purchase and send a copy with equipment should repair be required. All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization Number (RPA#).
Contact Technical Services at (800) 543-1236 for an RPA# and other important details.
IF PROPERLY
BALANCED, THE
DOOR WILL STAY AT A
HALFWAY POSITION
IF PROPERLY
BALANCED, THE
DOOR WILL STAY AT A
HALFWAY POSITION
Copyright © 2017 GTO Access Systems, LLC
Document Number: 10014542 REV B (06-20-17)
IMPORTANT USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
A MOVING GARAGE DOOR CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DEATH OR SEVERE INJURY:
1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
2 NEVER LET CHILDREN OPERATE, OR PLAY WITH DOOR CONTROLS! KEEP REMOTE CONTROL AWAY FROM CHILDREN!
3 Always keep moving door in sight and away from people and objects until it is completely closed.
NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR.
4 NEVER GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR.
5 Test door operator monthly. The garage door MUST reverse on contact with a 1-1/2 inch object (or a 2x4 board laid flat
at the center of the door) on the floor. If adjusting either the force or the limit of travel, re-test the door operator. Failure
to adjust the operator properly may cause severe injury or death.
6 If possible, use the red emergency release handle only when the door is closed. Use caution when using this release with
the door open. Weak or broken springs may cause the door to fall rapidly, causing injury or death.
7 KEEP GARAGE DOORS PROPERLY BALANCED. (See Garage Door Operator Maintenance) An improperly balanced door
could cause severe injury or death. Have a qualified service person make repairs to cables, spring assembly and other
hardware.
8 This operator system is equipped with an unattended operation feature. The door could move unexpectedly. NO ONE
SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR. Only use the Smart Control wall station for unattended operation when
installed with a sectional residential overhead door.
9
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
The garage door operator must not be
installed and used on an unbalanced door. The
operator’s internal door force sensor will not
function properly on an unbalanced door. Risk
of serious injury or death may result.
WARNING
Garage door hardware (springs, cables,
brackets, pulleys, etc.) are under extreme
pressure and tension. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO LOOSEN, TIGHTEN OR ADJUST ANY DOOR
HARDWARE. CALL A QUALIFIED GARAGE DOOR
INSTALLATION PROFESSIONAL!
WARNING
Always perform the Safety Reversal System
Test (see Section 16) after making any
adjustments to the operator.
PRESS THE
WALL STATION'S
UP/DOWN ARROW
PRESS A REMOTE
CONTROL BUTTON
OPENING OR CLOSING THE DOOR
- OR -
- OR -
ENTER AN
ACCESS CODE
AND PRESS
WALL STATION
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE
KEYPAD
WHENEVER OPERATING
THE LIGHT WILL TURN ON
FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES
NOTE: A FLASHING
LIGHT INDICATES
TROUBLE
SAFETY LIGHTING
WALL
STATION
REMOTE
KEYPAD
REMOTE
CONTROL
THE DOOR CAN BE STOPPED
AT ANY POSITION USING THE
WALL STATION, REMOTE CONTROL,
OR A REMOTE KEYPAD
STOPPING THE DOOR
FLIP THE LARGE BUTTON UP TO
ACCESS PROGRAMMING BUTTONS.
PRESS THE LOCK ( ) BUTTON TO
PREVENT REMOTES FROM OPENING
THE GARAGE DOOR. PRESS IT AGAIN
TO UNLOCK, ALLOWING REMOTES TO
OPEN GARAGE DOOR.
PREVENTING REMOTES FROM OPENING DOOR
PRESS THE LIGHT BUTTON TO TURN
THE LIGHT ON OR OFF.
THE LIGHT WILL STAY ON UNTIL THE
LIGHT BUTTON IS PRESSED OR THE
OPERATOR IS CYCLED.
CONTROLLING THE OPERATOR’S LIGHT
IF DOOR BECOMES OBSTRUCTED,
PULL DOWN ON HANDLE
NOTICE
IF DOOR BECOMES OBSTRUCTED,
PULL DOWN ON HANDLE
NOTICE
IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE
OR IF DOOR BECOMES OBSTRUCTED
PULL THE RED
RELEASE HANDLE
TO DISCONNECT
THE OPERATOR
FROM THE
DOOR
FLIP THE LEVER UP
AND RAISE OR
LOWER THE DOOR
TO RECONNECT
THE OPERATOR
TURNBUCKLE
LOCKNUTS
TO HEAD LOCKNUTS
TIGHTEN
LOCKNUTS
LOOSEN
HOLD TURNBUCKLE
WITH FLAT BLADE
SCREWDRIVER TO
BACKUP LOCKNUTS
TWIST
TURNBUCKLE
CHAIN
TIGHTEN CHAIN
LOOSEN
ADJUSTING A CHAIN-DRIVE
ADJUSTING A BELT-DRIVE
TIGHTEN
LOOSEN
TURN THE ADJUSTMENT
WHEEL UNTIL THE TENSION
SPRING IS ABOUT 1" LONG
ADJUSTMENT WHEEL
MEASURE THE TENSION
SPRING LENGTH
TRAVELER
IF DOOR BECOMES OBSTRUCTED,
PULL DOWN ON HANDLE
NOTICE
IF DOOR BECOMES OBSTRUCTED,
PULL DOWN ON HANDLE
NOTICE
TO DISCONNECT OPERATOR
PULL THE RED
RELEASE HANDLE
TO DISCONNECT
THE OPERATOR
FROM THE
DOOR
FLIP THE LEVER UP
AND RAISE OR
LOWER THE DOOR
TO RECONNECT
THE OPERATOR
TO RECONNECT OPERATOR
In installations where the door spring, door, or hardware
is being replaced, and the operator was already
programmed for the old door, reset the operator’s
settings using the following steps.
1
Press and hold down the UP, DOWN, and LEARN
buttons at the same time for ten seconds. The red
and green indicators and the operator’s light will
flash twice.
2
Release the buttons. The operator will reset force
settings and erase all set limits,
but will still retain
all programmed transmitters in memory.
3
AFTER PERFORMING A FIELD RESET, BOTH THE
OPEN AND CLOSE LIMITS MUST BE ADJUSTED
AND THE AUTOMATIC DOOR FORCE SETUP
COMPLETED BEFORE THE OPENER WILL
FUNCTION.
18 Using the Garage Door Operator
Opening the Door
1 With the door in view, press the wall station’s UP/
DOWN ARROW button or the button assigned to
the operator on the remote control, or enter a valid
access code and press START/STOP on a remote
keypad.
2 When the operator is activated, the operator’s light
will turn on and the door will begin to open.
3 The door will open until the open limit is reached. If
an obstacle is encountered (operator’s light flashes
four times and the alarm beeps four times) while the
door is opening, the door will stop.
4 The operator’s light will stay on for about five minutes
after the door stops.
Closing the Door
1 With the door in view, press the wall station’s UP/
DOWN ARROW button or the button assigned to
the operator on the remote control, or enter a valid
access code and press START/STOP on a remote
keypad.
2 When the operator is activated, the operator’s light
will turn on and the door will begin to close.
3 The door will close until the close limit is reached.
If an obstacle is encountered (operator’s light
flashes four times), or the safety beam is interrupted
(operator’s light flashes three times) during closing,
the door will stop, then re-open.
4 The operator’s light will stay on for about five minutes
after the door stops.
Stopping the Door Mid-travel
1 The door can be stopped immediately at any time by
pressing the wall station’s UP/DOWN ARROW button,
the remote control’s pushbutton, or press the START/
STOP button on a remote keypad (if the remote
keypad was used to start the door).
2 The next time the operator is activated, the door will
move in the opposite direction.
Vacation Lock for Additional Security
1
Flip the large button up to access the wall station’s
programming buttons. Press the LOCK button to
prevent remote controls from opening the door after
the door is completely closed. The blue LED on the
wall station will flash while the Vacation Lock is
active. The remotes can close the door, but not open
it. The door can still be opened or closed by using the
wall station’s UP/DOWN ARROW pushbutton.
NOTE:
To signal that the vacation switch is locked,
the operator’s light and red light will flash five times if
a remote is activated in an attempt to open the door.
2
Press the wall station’s LOCK button again to return
the operator to normal operation.
Controlling the Operator’s Light
1
The operator’s light can be lit by pushing the wall
station’s LIGHT button. The light will remain on until
the LIGHT button is pressed again or the operator is
cycled.
2 If the operator’s light is on, pushing the wall station’s
LIGHT button will turn the operator’s light off.
Disconnecting the Door from the Operator
1
With the door in any position (preferably closed),
carefully pull the red release handle.
USE CAUTION
IF THE DOOR IS OPEN, THE DOOR MAY DROP.
2 The disconnected door can be opened or closed
manually.
3
To re-connect the operator, flip the release lever up.
Raise or lower the door manually until the operator
reconnects.
Flash/Beep
Trouble Code
Problem
Cause
Solution
1
No Problem
Remote control entered into memory
Add any additional remote controls
2
Door won’t operate
Shorted wall station wires
Check wall station wires. Be sure both are connected to the
terminal screws. Check for a staple in the wall station wires.
Remove any staples compressing the wire. Check for frayed wires.
3
Door won’t close
Safety beam obstacle
Check for obstacles. Align the safety beams.
4
Door reverses or won’t
open or close
Open or close force exceeded
Check for obstruction or binding of the garage door. Adjust force
factor if necessary. Perform a field reset if necessary.
5
Door won’t open from
remote control
Remote was activated while in vacation
mode
Activate vacation mode switch on wall station to exit vacation
mode.
6
Limit error
Down limit and up limit are set too close
together
Re-set the open and close limits. If error occurs again, contact a
qualified garage door professional.
7
Door reverses or won’t
open or close
Encoder has detected an error
Check for obstruction or binding of the garage door. If error occurs
again, contact a qualified garage door professional.
Number of Beeps
Problem
Cause
Solution
2
Low battery
Battery is low
Check that AC power is connected and allow battery to charge. It will
take approximately 10 hours to charge the battery.
4
No capacity
Battery is no longer holding a charge.
Replace battery now
5
Battery shorted
Battery is internally shorted or battery
leads are shorted.
Check battery wires for shorting. If wires are ok, replace battery now.
Troubleshooting – Battery
