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As of date of 

manufacture, meets all 

ANSI/UL 325 Safety 

Requirements for 

Vehicular Garage 

Door Operators 

110060 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

Pre-Power On Installation Checklist ...............14 

Section E: Operation & Adjustments.....................15 
 Important 

Safety 

Instructions 

.........................15 

 

Turning on the Power ......................................15 

 Basic 

Operating 

Parameters ...........................15 

 Manual 

Door 

Operation..................................... 9 

 Adjustments .....................................................16 
 

Opening Travel Adjustments...........................16 

 

Open & Closing Force Adjustment .................16 

 

Setting The Close Limit ...................................16 

 

Obstruction Sensing Adjustment....................16 

 

Testing The Obstruction Sensing ...................17 

 

Positive Mechanical Lock Adjust ....................18 

 

Alignment of Safe Finish Photoelectric ..........18 

 Photoelectric 

Obstruction 

Test .......................18 

Wiring Diagram .......................................................19 
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................19 
Warranty Information .............................................20 

INSTALLER:  Place this manual in the plastic envelope provided and 

permanently attach to the wall near the pushbutton.

 

R E A D  T H I S   M A N U A L   C A R E F U L L Y   B E F O R E  I N S T A L L A T I O N   O R  U S E

 

WARNING

 

Indicates a 

MECHANICAL 

hazard of INJURY 

OR DEATH. Gives 

instructions to avoid 

the hazard.

 

CAUTION

 

 

 

READ THESE STATEMENTS 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. Gives 

instructions to avoid 

the hazard. 

Indicates a MECHANICAL 

hazard of DAMAGE to the 

door, door operator, or 

equipment.  Gives 

instructions to avoid the 

hazard. 

Product Features ......................................................2 
Tools Required..........................................................2 
Component Identification ........................................3 
A: Assembly 

Instructions ....................................3 

Identify Your Door Type ...........................................4 
B:  Important Installation Instructions.....................5 
C:  Installing the Operator ........................................6 
 

Mounting the Front Bracket...............................6 

 

Mounting the Power Head .................................7 

 

Door Bracket Installation...................................7 

 

Door Arm Installation.........................................8 

 Connecting 

Electrical 

Power .............................9 

 The 

Convenience 

Lamp .....................................9 

D: Control & Auxiliary Equipment..........................10 
 

Standard Wall Button Installation ...................10 

 

Programming the Radio Transmitter ..............11 

 

Programming the Radio Receiver ...................13 

 

Safe Finish™ Photosystem Installation..........13 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 

BY 

CHALLENGER 9000M SERIES  

Residential Vehicular Garage Door Operator 

MODEL NUMBERS 9300M, 9500M, and J9500M 

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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