Merik 511M FS2 Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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Introduction

Pages 2-8

Safety symbol and signal word review........................2

Preparing your garage door ........................................3

Tools needed ...............................................................3

Planning ..................................................................4-6

Carton inventory ..........................................................7

Hardware inventory .....................................................8

Assembly Pages 

9-15

Assemble T-rail & attach the pulley bracket...........9-10

Install the trolley.........................................................11

Fasten the T-rail to the motor unit .............................12

Install the chain/cable and chain spreader ..........13-14

Tighten the chain and cable ......................................15

Installation Pages 

15-28

Installation safety instructions ...................................15

Determine the header bracket location ................16-17

Install the header bracket..........................................18

Attach the T-rail to the header bracket......................19

Position the opener ...................................................20

Hang the opener .......................................................21

Install the door control...............................................22

Install the light ...........................................................23

Attach the emergency release rope and handle .......23

Electrical requirements..............................................24

Fasten the door bracket .......................................25-26

Connect the door arm to the trolley .....................27-28

Adjustment

Pages 29-31

Adjust the travel limits ...............................................29

Adjust the force .........................................................30

Test the safety reversal system.................................31

Operation  

Pages 32-35

Operation safety instructions ....................................32

Using your garage door opener ................................32

Using the wall-mounted door control ........................33

To open the door manually .......................................33

Care of your garage door opener .............................34

Having a problem?...............................................34-35

Programming

Pages 36-37

To add a hand-held remote control ...........................36

To erase all codes .....................................................36

Multi-function remotes ...............................................36

To add or change a Keyless Entry PIN .....................37

Repair Parts  

38

Accessories

39

Service Numbers

40

Warranty

40

TABLE OF CONTENTS

When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal
Words on the following pages, they will alert you to
the possibility of 

serious injury or death

if you do

not comply with the warnings that accompany them.
The hazard may come from something mechanical
or from electric shock. Read the warnings carefully.

When you see this Signal Word on the following
pages, it will alert you to the possibility of damage to
your garage door and/or the garage door opener if
you do not comply with the cautionary statements
that accompany it. Read them carefully.

Mechanical

Electrical

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

INTRODUCTION

Safety Symbol 
and Signal Word Review

This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated,
maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warnings contained in this manual.

Summary of Contents for 511M FS2

Page 1: ...ials carefully Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation The model number label is located on the front panel of you...

Page 2: ...3 To open the door manually 33 Care of your garage door opener 34 Having a problem 34 35 Programming Pages 36 37 To add a hand held remote control 36 To erase all codes 36 Multi function remotes 36 To...

Page 3: ...s or their hardware all of which are under EXTREME tension Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to avoid entanglement Prep...

Page 4: ...stallation Step 1 Look at the wall or ceiling above the garage door The header bracket must be securely fastened to structural supports Installation Step 5 Do you have a finished ceiling in your garag...

Page 5: ...g Sensor Optional Accessory FINISHED CEILING Support bracket fastening hardware is required See page 21 Slack in Chain Tension is Normal When Garage Door is Closed Safety Reversing Sensor Optional Acc...

Page 6: ...eleasing the trolley from the door arm or pressing the door control button The opener must be protected from rain and or moisture Without a properly working safety reversal system persons particularly...

Page 7: ...rail End Section each 41A4208 Chain Spreader and Screws 41A3473 2 Chain Cable Dispensing Carton 41A5577 1 Lighted Door Control Button 108D68 Motor Unit and Light Lens Your garage door opener is packag...

Page 8: ...3 4 1 NOTICE Handle Insulated Staples 10 Assembly Hardware 41A3534 Installation Hardware 41A3535 Drywall Anchors 2 Clevis Pin 5 16 x1 2 Rope Lock Nut 1 4 20x7 16 12 Nut 5 16 18 5 Washered Bolt 5 16 1...

Page 9: ...h of rail or it will hit against nuts 3 Position the cable pulley bracket on the front end of the T rail as shown Fasten securely with the hardware provided NOTE When tightening the bolts be sure to k...

Page 10: ...racket on the front end of the T rail as shown Fasten securely with the hardware provided NOTE When tightening the bolts be sure to keep bracket parallel to the rail Otherwise the rail may bow when th...

Page 11: ...driver Lock Washer 5 16 Nut 5 16 18 HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE ASSEMBLY STEP 2 For Sliding and Swinging Gates Only Install the Trolley Attach the trolley threaded shaft to the trolley with the lock wa...

Page 12: ...Insert a 5 16 18x7 8 hex bolt into the cover protection bolt hole in the T rail as shown Tighten securely with a 5 16 lock washer and nut NOTE This bolt prevents trolley over travel Keep a 38 mm minim...

Page 13: ...d of the shaft Figure 1 Check to make sure the chain is not twisted 5 Remove the screwdriver 13 To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers from moving garage door opener ALWAYS keep hand clear of spr...

Page 14: ...gage the chain Proceed around to the pulley bracket and forward to the threaded trolley shaft 3 Use the second master link to connect the chain to the flat end of the shaft Figure 1 Check to make sure...

Page 15: ...Install garage door opener only on properly balanced and lubricated garage door An improperly balanced door may not reverse when required and could result in severe injury or death 3 All repairs to c...

Page 16: ...ontal line on the header wall 5 cm above the high point This height will provide travel clearance for the top edge of the door Proceed to Step 2 page 18 To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH Hea...

Page 17: ...you need to install the header bracket on a 38 mm board on wall or ceiling use lag screws not provided to securely fasten the 38 mm board to structural supports as shown 2 Open your door to the highes...

Page 18: ...enterline of Garage Door Header Wall Garage Door UP CEILING MOUNT ONLY Wall Mounting Holes Optional Wall Mounting Holes The nail hole is for positioning only You must use lag screws to mount the heade...

Page 19: ...Attach the T Rail to the Header Bracket Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket Use packing material as a protective base NOTE If the door spring is in the way you ll need he...

Page 20: ...an ideal door to T rail distance Raise the opener onto a stepladder You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough Open the door all the way and place a 38 mm board on the top sect...

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