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COMMERCIAL 24VDC HIGH TRAFFIC

OVERHEAD DOOR AND GATE OPERATOR

WITH BATTERY BACKUP

Model 

HCTDCU

INSTALLATION MANUAL

LiftMaster
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126-1196

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THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY A 
TRAINED TECHNICIAN ONLY. 

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This model is for use on vehicular passage gates or 
commercial doors ONLY and not intended for use on 
pedestrian passage gates. 

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Install the operator at least 8 feet (2.4 m) above the floor.

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This model is intended for use in Class II, III and IV vehicular 
trolley gate or commercial door applications.

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Visit LiftMaster.com to locate a professional installing dealer 
in your area.

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This gate/door operator is compatible with MyQ

®

 and 

S 2.0

®

 accessories.

Register your operator to receive 
updates and offers from LiftMaster

Take a photo of the camera icon

including the points ( ).

Send it in by texting the photo to 71403 

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(Global)

HCTDCU 

Motor Unit

HCT08 

8 Foot Rail 

HCT10

 

10 Foot Rail

HCT12 

12 Foot Rail

PHOTOREGISTER

SM

LM-HCTROLLEY

Summary of Contents for HCTDCU

Page 1: ... 8 feet 2 4 m above the floor This model is intended for use in Class II III and IV vehicular trolley gate or commercial door applications Visit LiftMaster com to locate a professional installing dealer in your area This gate door operator is compatible with MyQ and Security 2 0 accessories Register your operator to receive updates and offers from LiftMaster Take a photo of the camera icon includi...

Page 2: ...ORMATION 4 GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION 5 INTRODUCTION 6 CARTON INVENTORY 6 OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS 7 OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION 8 INSTALLATION 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 9 CONNECT RAIL TO OPERATOR 10 INSTALL VENTED PLUG 11 DETERMINE LOCATION FOR OPERATOR 11 MOUNT THE OPERATOR 12 INSTALL ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION 13 WIRING 15 POWER WIRING 15 CONNECT BATTERIES 16 ADJUSTMENT 17 LIMIT AND FORC...

Page 3: ...on when using this release when the gate door is open Weak or broken springs may cause the gate door to fall rapidly causing severe INJURY or DEATH KEEP GATES DOORS PROPERLY OPERATING AND BALANCED Read the gate door manufacturer s owner s manual An improperly operating or balanced gate door could cause severe INJURY or DEATH Have a qualified service person make repairs to gate door hardware Have t...

Page 4: ... under around or through the gate to operate the controls Outdoor or easily accessible controls shall have a security feature to prevent unauthorized use Exception Emergency access controls only accessible by authorized personnel e g fire police may be placed at any location in the line of sight of the gate 9 The Stop and or Reset if provided separately must be located in the line of sight of the ...

Page 5: ...NFORMATION Vehicular gates should be installed in accordance with ASTM F2200 Standard Specification for Automated Vehicular Gate Construction For a copy contact ASTM directly at 610 832 9585 or www astm org 3 1 4 A positive stop shall be required to limit travel to the designed fully open position 3 2 Class IV vehicular vertical lift gates shall be designed constructed and installed in accordance ...

Page 6: ...VENTORY NOT SHOWN Documentation Packet HCTDCU Motor Unit 8 Foot 2 4 m Rail HCT08 10 Foot 3 1 m Rail HCT10 12 Foot 3 7 m Rail HCT12 Battery 12 Vdc 7AH 2 Warning Signs 2 and Warranty Card LiftMaster Photoelectric Sensors CPSUN4G ...

Page 7: ...erator length 10 foot 3 1 m gate 13 75 foot 4 2 m operator length 12 foot 3 7 m gate 15 75 foot 4 8 m operator length Maximum Gate Door Weight 700 lbs 317 5 kg Maximum Gate Door Width sectional and one piece 22 ft 6 7 m Travel Speed Default 8 inches 20 3 cm per second Fast 11 inches 27 9 cm per second open speed only Maximum Daily Cycle Rate Continuous Maximum Duty Cycle Continuous Operating Tempe...

Page 8: ...or obstruction exists at either the opening or closing direction Care shall be exercised to reduce the risk of nuisance tripping such as when a vehicle trips the sensor while the gate door is still moving Make sure the door opens and closes smoothly Door should stay in the open position when springs are properly balanced Make sure the gate opens and closes smoothly Gate should stay in the open pos...

Page 9: ...through the openings anywhere in the gate door 8 Entrapment protection devices MUST be installed to protect anyone who may come near a moving gate door Upon completion of installation test entrapment protection device 9 Too much force on gate door will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal system NEVER increase force beyond minimum amount required to move gate door NEVER use force adj...

Page 10: ...Tighten cap screws on key holes 5 Cut the cable tie on the chain and position the trolley within 3 feet 9 m of the end of the rail 6 Wrap the chain around the sprocket 7 Adjust the chain tension with the turnbuckle so that the chain hangs no more than 1 4 64 cm from the top of the rail Tighten the hex nut to secure the chain 8 Reattach the chain guard to the chassis 9 Close the cover and attach wi...

Page 11: ... mark the center point on the ceiling STEP 2 INSTALL VENTED PLUG 1 Remove the dome plug from the operator chassis 2 Remove the solid plug in the gear reducer and replace it with the vented plug provided in bag with manual 3 Tighten the vented plug with a socket or Allen wrench 4 Re insert the dome plug Vented Plug Dome Plug ...

Page 12: ...ader bracket is in the center of the opening Bolt or weld the header bracket to the wall 2 Lift the operator and align with center mark on ceiling Have someone hold the operator in place or use a post as a temporary support Bolt the operator to the ceiling A support post is not part of the operator Use only for installation 3 Bolt or weld arm to gate door Door Arm Arm Brackets not provided Flush M...

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