Chamberlain 1200 Owner'S Manual Download

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The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

A DUCHOSSOIS ENTERPRISE

845 Larch Avenue

Elmhurst, Illinois 60126

Garage Door Opener

Owner's Manual

(Model Series 1200)

For Residential Use Only

Model 1260 - 1/2HP

Model 1260-166 - 1/2HP
Model 1260-266 - 1/2HP

Model 1250 - 1/3HP

Model 1250-266 - 1/3HP

Model 1256 - 1/2HP
Model 1246 - 1/3HP

Model 1255 - 1/2HP

Model 1255-166 - 1/2HP
Model 1255-266 - 1/2HP

Model 1245 - 1/3HP

Model 1245-266 - 1/3HP

Model 1240 - 1/4HP

Complies with
UL 325
Regulations
effective
January 1, 1993.

Owner's Manual

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Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!

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Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.

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The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System

is connected and

properly aligned

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Periodic checks and adjustment of the opener are required to ensure safe
operation.

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The model number label is located on the front panel of your opener.

Summary of Contents for 1200

Page 1: ...1255 166 1 2HP Model 1255 266 1 2HP Model 1245 1 3HP Model 1245 266 1 3HP Model 1240 1 4HP Complies with UL 325 Regulations effective January 1 1993 Owner s Manual Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System is connected and properly aligned Periodic checks and adju...

Page 2: ...al door 26 Connect door arm to trolley one piece door 27 Adjustment Section Pages 28 30 Travel limit adjustments 28 Force adjustments 29 Test the safety reversing sensor 30 Test the safety reverse system 30 Operation safety instructions 31 Care of your opener 31 Maintenance schedule 31 Operation of your opener 32 Receiver and remote control programming 33 Having a problem 34 35 Repair parts rail a...

Page 3: ...sen move or adjust them yourself Ropes left on a garage door could cause someone to become entangled and killed Remove all ropes connected to the door before installing and operating the opener To avoid damage to the garage door and opener disable locks before installing and operating the opener Use a wood screw or nail to hold locks in the open unlocked position Operation at other than 120V 60 Hz...

Page 4: ...reversing sensor page 21 Depending upon garage construction wood blocks may need to be fastened to mounting locations before sensors are installed Step 10 page 22 Alternate floor mounting of the safety reversing sensor will require hardware not provided Step 11 page 24 Do you have a steel aluminum fiberglass or glass panel door If so horizontal and vertical reinforcement is required Look at the ga...

Page 5: ...cations before sensors are installed Step 10 page 22 Alternate floor mounting of the safety reversing sensor will require hardware that is not provided Step 11 page 25 Generally a one piece door does not require reinforcement If your door is lightweight you can refer to the information relating to sectional doors on page 24 Step 11 page 25 Depending on your door s construction you might need addit...

Page 6: ...CK Multi Function Door Control Panel Lighted Door Control Button w 6ABx1 1 2 screws Light Lens 1 Light Lens 2 Remote Control Transmitter Visor Clip Chain Spreader with Screws and Washers One Piece T rail Styrofoam Chain Pulley Bracket Models 1260 1260 266 1260 166 1250 1250 266 Models 1256 1255 1255 266 1255 166 1246 1245 1245 266 1240 Models 1260 1260 266 1260 166 1250 1250 266 Models 1256 1255 1...

Page 7: ...Nut 5 16 18 6 Clevis Pin 5 16 x2 3 4 1 NOTICE Handle Insulated Staples 10 Installation Hardware Kit 41A2770 Dry Wall Anchors 2 Clevis Pin 5 16 x1 2 Hex Screw 5 16 18x7 8 4 Rope Carriage Bolt 5 16 18x2 1 2 2 Ring Fastener 3 Screw 6ABx1 2 Lock Washer 5 16 6 Lag Screw 5 16 18 x1 7 8 4 RAIL GREASE NO 83A4 Rail Grease Group all hardware found in all packages contained in the opener carton into the two ...

Page 8: ...ly Step 2 Attach Chain to Sprocket and Install Sprocket Cover For Models 1260 1260 266 1255 1255 266 1250 1250 266 1245 1245 266 and 1240 Position chain over the opener sprocket If necessary loosen the outer nut on the trolley to obtain more chain slack Insert the second washered screw CAUTION Use only the screw previously removed from opener Tighten both screws securely through the T rail into th...

Page 9: ...g Opener Sprocket To fasten rail use only those screws mounted in the top of the opener Any other screws will cause serious damage to the opener CAUTION USE ONLY THIS TYPE AND SIZE SCREW Washered Screws 5 16 18x1 2 Chain T rail Opener Chassis Styrofoam Packaging Mounting Plate Cut tape from T rail chain and styrofoam Remove styrofoam and pull the chain back away from mounting plate Fasten the rail...

Page 10: ... as shown The slot in the chain spreader must fit over the T rail flange Securely fasten the chain spreader with the hardware provided Remove the trolley threaded shaft from the trolley by loosening the inner nut and lock washer Guide the chain around the selected groove in the chain spreader to engage either the 8 tooth sprocket or the 6 tooth sprocket as shown Continue dispensing the chain forwa...

Page 11: ...or death Repairs to cables spring assemblies and other hardware must be made by a professional service person before installing opener 3 Disable all locks and remove all ropes connected to the garage door before installing the opener Ropes connected to a garage door can cause entanglement and death 4 If possible install door opener 7 feet or more above floor with the manual release handle mounted ...

Page 12: ...tach it to the ceiling refer to page 14 when clearance is minimal If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 on wall or ceiling use lag screws not supplied to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as shown here and on page 13 Installation Section Pages 12 27 Sectional door with curved track One piece door with horizontal track Installation Step 1 Determine Header Bracket Location ...

Page 13: ...racket height on header wall 12 Measure UP from top of CLOSED door Proceed to Step 2 page 14 13 Header Wall Highest Point of Travel Door Distance Jamb Hardware Door Highest Point of Travel Header Wall Pivot Distance ONE PIECE Door Without Track Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown Measure the distance from the top of the door to the floor Subtract the actual height of the door Ad...

Page 14: ...m edge of the bracket on the horizontal line as shown with the arrow pointing toward the ceiling Mark either set of bracket holes do not use the holes designated for ceiling mount Drill 3 16 pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided Extend the vertical guideline onto the ceiling as shown Center the bracket on the vertical mark no more than 6 fro...

Page 15: ...se packing material as a protective base If the door spring is in the way you ll need help Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the T rail to clear the spring Position the chain pulley bracket against the header bracket Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as shown Insert a ring fastener to secure 15 Installation Step 3 Attach the T rail to the Header...

Page 16: ...m the floor it will be at a slight angle as shown The top of the door should be level with the top of the opener Do not position the opener more than 2 above this point Top of Opener Header Bracket Stepladder Top of Door 16 CAUTION A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting 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...

Page 17: ...e the T rail is centered over the door or in line with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered above the door Remove the 2x4 Operate the door manually If the door hits the rail raise the header bracket Measure Distance Lag Screws 5 16 x1 7 8 Structural Supports 5 16 18x7 8 Screw 5 16 Lock Washer 5 16 18 Nut Bracket Not Supplied Lag Screws 5 16 x1 7 8 Not Supplied 5 16 18x7 8 Screw 5 16 L...

Page 18: ...the Lighted Door Control Button securely with 6ABx1 1 2 screws The Multi Function Door Control Panel uses 6ABx1 screws If installing into drywall drill 5 32 holes and use the anchors provided Run the bell wire up the wall and across the ceiling to the opener Use insulated staples to secure the wire in several places Be careful not to pierce the wire with a staple thereby resulting in a short Recei...

Page 19: ... Do not use the red handle to pull the door open or closed The rope knot could become untied and you could fall Use the manual release only to disengage the trolley and if possible only when the door is closed Garage doors are heavy If the door is open when the handle is pulled the door could close inadvertently if it is not properly balanced Serious injury may result to persons under the door Mak...

Page 20: ...cord Connect the black line wire to the screw on the brass terminal the white neutral wire to the screw on the silver terminal and the ground wire to the green ground screw The opener must be grounded Reinstall the cover 20 To prevent electrocution or fire installation and wiring must be in compliance with local electrical and building codes Right Wrong To avoid installation difficulties do not ru...

Page 21: ...dd a piece of wood at each location if installing in masonry construction The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed No part of the garage door or door tracks springs hinges rollers or other hardware can interrupt the beam while the door is closing If it does use a piece of wood to build out each sensor mounting location to the minimum depth required for light beam clearance 21 Information...

Page 22: ...k Installation Fasten the C wraps to the mounting brackets having square holes using the hardware shown in Figure 2 For Door Track Installation Only Discard slotted bracket Drill 3 8 holes in each track and fasten securely with hardware as shown in Figure 3 For Wall Installation Connect each assembly to a slotted bracket using the hardware shown in Figure 4 Note alignment of brackets for left and ...

Page 23: ...ht glows with a steady light When indicator lights are glowing steadily in both units tighten the wing nut in the receiving eye unit 23 Push connector in until you hear a click Tab should be flush with back of connector Wire Connector White Tab Safety Sensor Trouble Shooting 1 If the sending eye indicator light does not glow steadily after installation check for Electric power to the opener A shor...

Page 24: ...ing limits A The top edge of the bracket 2 4 below the top edge of the door B The top edge of the bracket directly below any structural support across the top of the door Mark and drill 5 16 left and right fastening holes Secure the bracket as shown in Figure 1 if there is vertical reinforcement If your installation doesn t require vertical reinforce ment but does need top and bottom fastening hol...

Page 25: ...Center the bracket on the top of the door in line with the header bracket as shown Mark holes Drill 5 16 pilot holes and fasten the door bracket with hardware supplied If the door has no exposed framing drill 3 16 pilot holes and fasten the bracket with 5 16 x1 1 2 lag screws not supplied to the top of the door The door bracket may be installed on the top edge of the door if required for your inst...

Page 26: ...Screws 5 16 18x7 8 Manual Release Handle Rope Figure 3 If holes in curved arm are above holes in straight arm disconnect straight arm Cut about 6 from the solid end Reconnect to trolley with cut end down as shown Bring arm sections together Find two pairs of holes that line up and join with screws lock washers and nuts Lock Washers 5 16 Nuts 5 16 18 Screws 5 16 18x7 8 Cut This End Proceed to Adjus...

Page 27: ... to the floor and lift the door arm to the trolley The arm should touch the trolley just in back of the door arm connector hole Refer to the fully open trolley door arm positions in the illustration If the arm does not extend far enough adjust the limit further One full turn equals 2 of trolley travel Closed Door Adjustment Decrease DOWN limit Turn the DOWN limit adjustment screw clockwise 5 compl...

Page 28: ...urn the UP limit adjustment screw clockwise One turn equals 2 of travel If door does not open at least 5 feet Adjust the UP open force as explained in Adjustment Step 2 If the door does not close completely Increase down travel Turn the DOWN limit adjustment screw counterclockwise One turn equals 2 of travel If door still won t close completely try lengthening the door arm See page 26 If you have ...

Page 29: ... Adjust the Forces Test the DOWN close force Grasp the door bottom when the door is about halfway through DOWN close travel The door should reverse Reversal halfway through down travel does not guarantee reversal on a two inch obstruction See page 30 If the door is hard to hold or doesn t reverse decrease the DOWN close force by turning the control counterclockwise Make 10 degree turn adjustments ...

Page 30: ...d adjust as needed 30 Adjustment Step 3 Test The Safety Reversing Sensor Press the remote control push button to open the door Place the opener carton in the path of the door Press the remote control push button to close the door The door will not move more than an inch and the opener light s will flash The garage door opener will not close from a remote if the indicator light in either sensor is ...

Page 31: ...or force Care of Your Opener 31 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS 2 Do not permit children either to operate or to play with the opener Keep remote control in a location inaccessible to children 3 Operate opener only when the door is in full view and free from any obstruction Keep the door in sight until it is c...

Page 32: ...atts maximum The lockout feature prevents the trolley from reconnecting auto matically Pull the manual release handle down and back toward the opener The door can then be raised and lowered manually as often as necessary To disengage the Lockout Feature pull the manual handle straight down The trolley will reconnect on the next UP or DOWN operation Trolley Trolley Release Arm NOTICE Manual Release...

Page 33: ...l the codes the opener has learned will be erased To reprogram repeat Steps 1 3 for each remote control in use Your garage door opener receiver and remote control transmitter have been set at the factory to a matching code The door will open when you press the remote control push button Your Smart garage door opener will operate with up to twelve Smart remote control transmitters with green indica...

Page 34: ...ol code 5 Repeat the receiver programming procedure with all remote controls The remote control has short range The garage door opens and closes by itself 1 Be sure that all remote control push buttons and battery indicator lights are off 2 Remove the bell wire from the door control terminals and operate from the remote control only If this solves the problem the door control is faulty replace or ...

Page 35: ...e opener motor hums briefly then won t work 1 The garage door springs are broken See above 2 If the problem occurs on the first operation of the opener door may be locked Disable the door lock If the chain was removed and reinstalled the motor may be out of phase Remove the chain cycle the motor to the down position Observe the drive sprocket When it turns in a clockwise direction and stops in the...

Page 36: ...32 Lithium battery 4 41A3984 7 Transmitter case cover screw only 5 29B137 Transmitter visor clip 6 41A2828 Manual rope handle assembly 7 217A238 2 Conductor bell wire white white red 8 41A5047 Door bracket w clevis pin fastener 9 41A4353 Header bracket w clevis pin fastener 10 41A4373A Safety sensor kit receiving and sending eyes with 3 2 conductor bell wire attached 11 178B34 Straight door arm se...

Page 37: ...pt 1240 9 30B363 Capacitor 1 2HP 30B387 Capacitor 1 3HP 30B366 Capacitor 1 4HP 10 12A373 Capacitor bracket 11 41A3150 Terminal block w screws KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 41D3058 Universal replacement motor bracket assy Complete with Motor worm bracket bearing assembly RPM sensor 13 41A3583 2 Cover 1260 1260 266 1260 166 1256 1255 1255 166 41A3583 1 Cover All other models except 1240 41A3583 Cove...

Page 38: ...ll receptacle Outside Quick Release Required for a garage with NO access door 10 foot Complete Rail To allow a 10 foot door to open fully 8 foot Complete Rail To allow an 8 foot door to open fully Model 61LM Single Function Standard Size Remote Control Includes visor clip Model 81LM Smart Remote Control Includes visor clip Model 82LM 2 Channel Remote Control Includes visor clip Model 1708LM Model ...

Page 39: ...imit adjustments 34 35 Safety Warnings 28 31 Manual Release Rope Handle Lockout Feature 32 Manual Disconnect 32 Safety Warnings 11 19 31 32 Opener Terminals Door Control Connections 18 Safety Reversing Sensor Connections 23 Outside Keylock Accessory Connections 18 Operational Noise Sprocket noise 11 Vibration noise isolator kit 34 Receiver and Remote Controls Programming the receiver 33 Erasing al...

Page 40: ...MITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU All claims for consequential or incidental damages for breach of this warranty are excluded and in no event shall manufacturer s liability for breach of warranty negligence strict liability or breach of contract exceed the cost of the product covered herein but the purchaser is entitled to the remedies exp...

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