Chamberlain Security+ 2580 Owner'S Manual Download

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The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
www.liftmaster.com

GARAGE DOOR OPENER

Model 2580 1/2 HP

For Residential Use Only

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 of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.

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The model number label is located under the light lens on the left side

panel of your opener.

Summary of Contents for Security+ 2580

Page 1: ...lease 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 of the opener are required to ensure safe operation The model number label is located under the light lens on the left side panel of your opener ...

Page 2: ... 29 Having a problem 29 30 Programming Pages 31 32 To add a hand held remote control 31 To erase all codes 31 3 Channel remotes 31 To add or change a Keyless Entry PIN 32 Repair Parts Pages 33 34 Rail assembly parts 33 Installation parts 33 Motor unit assembly parts 34 Accessories 35 Repair Parts and Service 36 Warranty 36 TABLE OF CONTENTS When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the...

Page 3: ...aring your garage door Before you begin Disable locks Remove any ropes connected to garage door Complete the following test to make sure your garage door is balanced and is not sticking or binding 1 Lift the door about halfway as shown Release the door If balanced it should stay in place supported entirely by its springs 2 Raise and lower the door to see if there is any binding or sticking If your...

Page 4: ...lanning Identify the type and height of your garage door Survey your garage area to see if any of the conditions below apply to your installation Additional materials may be required You may find it helpful to refer back to this page and the accompanying illustrations as you proceed with the installation of your opener FINISHED CEILING Support bracket fastening hardware is required See page 13 Saf...

Page 5: ...r garage door opener is packaged in two cartons which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below Accessories will depend on the model purchased If anything is missing carefully check the packing material Parts may be stuck in the foam Hardware for installation is also listed below Carton Inventory INSTALLATION HARDWARE Hex Bolt 5 16 18x7 8 4 Hex Screw 8 x 3 8 2 Lag Screw 5 16 9x1 5 8 2...

Page 6: ... ASSEMBLY STEP 2 Set the Belt Tension By hand thread the spring trolley nut on the threaded shaft until it is finger tight against the trolley Figure 1 Do not use any tools Insert a screwdriver tip into one of the nut ring slots and brace it firmly against the trolley Figure 2 Place a 7 16 open end wrench on the square end Rotate about 1 4 turn until the spring releases and snaps the nut ring agai...

Page 7: ...r 6 Mount emergency release handle 6 feet above floor 7 NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to do so 8 NEVER wear watches rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener They could be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms 9 Install wall mounted garage door control within sight of the garage door out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet aw...

Page 8: ... shown Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall 2 above the high point This height will provide travel clearance for the top edge of the door Proceed to Step 2 page 10 One piece door with horizontal track To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to structural support on header wall or ceiling otherwise garage door might not reverse when req...

Page 9: ...shown Measure the distance from the top of the door to the floor Subtract the actual height of the door Add 8 to the remainder See Example 3 Close the door and draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall at the determined height NOTE If the total number of inches exceeds the height available in your garage use the maximum height possible or refer to page 10 for ceiling installation Doo...

Page 10: ... Garage Door Travel Vertical Centerline 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 header bracket UP CEILING MOUNT ONLY Door Spring Header Bracket 2x4 Structural Support Vertical Centerline UP CEILING MOUNT ONLY Ceiling Mounting Holes The nail hole is for positioning only ...

Page 11: ...ttach 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 help Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring Position the rail bracket against the header bracket Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis ...

Page 12: ...for setting an ideal door to 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 2x4 laid flat on the top section beneath the rail If the top section or panel hits the trolley when you raise the door pull down on the trolley release arm to disconnect inner and outer sections Slide the outer trolley...

Page 13: ...to make sure the rail is centered over the door or in line with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered above the door 7 Remove the 2x4 Operate the door manually If the door hits the rail raise the header bracket 8 Grease the top and underside of the rail surface where the trolley slides with rail grease To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener fasten it SECUREL...

Page 14: ...rip 7 16 of insulation from end of bell wire Connect bell wire to the quick connect terminals as follows white to white and white red to red NOTE When connecting multiple door controls to the opener twist same color wires together Insert wires into quick connect holes white to white and red white to red 5 Use tacks or staples to permanently attach entrapment warning label to wall near door control...

Page 15: ...wn Secure with an overhand knot at least 1 from the end of the rope to prevent slipping Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in the release arm of the outer trolley Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet above the floor Secure with an overhand knot NOTE If it is necessary to cut the rope heat seal the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling To prevent possible SERIOU...

Page 16: ...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 To avoid installation difficulties do not run the opener at this time RIGHT WRONG To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire Be sure power is not connected to the o...

Page 17: ...ther can be installed on the left or right of the door as long as the sun never shines directly into the receiving eye lens The mounting brackets are designed to clip onto the track of sectional garage doors without additional hardware If it is necessary to mount the units on the wall the brackets must be securely fastened to a solid surface such as the wall framing Extension brackets see accessor...

Page 18: ...ck edge of the track as shown in Figure 1 If your door track will not support the bracket securely wall installation is recommended Wall installation Place the bracket against the wall with curved arms facing the door Be sure there is enough clearance for the sensor beam to be unobstructed If additional depth is needed an extension bracket see Accessories or wood blocks can be used Use bracket mou...

Page 19: ... required Loosen the sending eye wing nut and readjust aiming directly at the receiving eye Lock in place Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust sensor until it receives the sender s beam When the green indicator light glows steadily tighten the wing nut TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY SENSORS 1 If the sending eye indicator light does not glow steadily after installation check for Electric power ...

Page 20: ...oor panel support and the door bracket Drill 3 16 fastening holes Secure the door bracket using the two 1 4 14x5 8 self threading screws Figure 2A Alternately use two 5 16 bolts lock washers and nuts not provided Figure 2B Metal insulated or light weight factory reinforced doors Drill 3 16 fastening holes Secure the door bracket using the self threading screws Figure 3 Wood Doors Use top and botto...

Page 21: ...MINUM STEEL DOORS WITH GLASS PANEL ETC NOT PROVIDED ONE PIECE DOORS Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on the previous page They apply to one piece doors also Center the door bracket on the top of the door in line with the header bracket as shown Mark either the left and right or the top and bottom holes Metal Doors Drill 3 16 pilot holes and fasten the bracket...

Page 22: ... far apart as possible to increase door arm rigidity Figure 3 Hole alignment alternative 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 bolts lock washers and nuts Proceed to Adjustment Step 1 page 24 Trolley w...

Page 23: ...rs 5 16 Ring Fastener Straight Arm Bolts 5 16 18x7 8 Door Bracket Clevis Pin 5 16 x1 1 4 Curved Door Arm Press the Door Control push button The trolley will travel to the fully closed position Manually close the door and lift the door arm to the trolley The arm should touch the trolley just ahead of the door arm connector hole Refer to the fully closed trolley door arm positions in the illustratio...

Page 24: ...n 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 and the trolley bumps into the pulley bracket page 4 try lengthening the door arm page 22 and decreasing the down limit If the opener reverses in fully closed position Decrease down travel Turn the down...

Page 25: ...ake small adjustments until the door completes a close cycle After each adjustment run the opener through a complete travel cycle Do not increase the force beyond the minimum amount required to close the door 2 Test the UP open force Grasp the door bottom when the door is about halfway through UP open travel The door should stop If the door is hard to hold or doesn t stop DECREASE UP open force by...

Page 26: ... on the one inch board remove the obstruction and run the opener through 3 or 4 complete travel cycles to test adjustment IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECK Repeat Adjustment Steps 1 2 and 3 after Each adjustment of door arm length limits or force controls Any repair to or adjustment of the garage door including springs and hardware Any repair to or buckling of the garage floor Any repair to or adjustment of ...

Page 27: ... System If you purchase a new remote or if you wish to deactivate any remote follow the instructions in the Programming section Activate your opener with any of the following The hand held Remote Control Hold the large push button down until the door starts to move The wall mounted Door Control Hold the push button or bar down until the door starts to move The Keyless Entry See Accessories If prov...

Page 28: ...he opener light on or off It will not control the opener lights when the door is in motion If you turn it on and then activate the opener the light will remain on for 4 1 2 minutes Press again to turn it off sooner The 4 1 2 minute interval can be changed to 1 1 2 2 1 2 or 3 1 2 minutes as follows Press and hold the Lock button until the light blinks about 10 seconds A single blink indicates that ...

Page 29: ...tes 4 The remote control has short range Change the location of the remote control in your car Check to be sure the antenna on the side or back panel of motor unit extends fully downward Some installations may have shorter range due to a metal door foil backed insulation or metal garage siding 5 Opener noise is disturbing in living quarters of home If operational noise is a problem because of prox...

Page 30: ... Review Adjustment Step 2 If door reverses in the fully closed position decrease the travel limits Adjustment Step 1 Repeat safety reverse test after adjustments to force or travel limits The need for occasional adjustment of the force and limit settings is normal Weather conditions in particular can affect door travel 11 The door reverses for no apparent reason and opener lights blink for 5 secon...

Page 31: ...sh bar on the Motion Detecting Door Control all three buttons are held 4 Release buttons when the motor unit lights blink It has learned the code If light bulbs are not installed two clicks will be heard 1 Press and release the learn button on the motor unit The learn indicator light will glow steadily for 30 seconds 2 Within 30 seconds press and hold the button on the hand held remote that you wi...

Page 32: ...ss the four buttons for the present PIN then press and hold the button The opener light will blink twice Release the button 2 Press the new 4 digit PIN you have chosen then press Enter The motor unit lights will blink once when the PIN has been learned Test by pressing the new PIN then press Enter The door should move To set a temporary PIN You may authorize access by visitors or service people wi...

Page 33: ...otion detecting door control panel 2 41A5056 20 3 channel remote control housing no circuit board 3 10A20 3V2032 Lithium battery 4 29B137 Remote control visor clip 5 41A2828 Manual rope handle assy 6 217A238 2 Conductor bell wire white white red 7 41A5047 1 Door bracket w clevis pin fastener 8 41A4353 1 Header bracket w clevis pin fastener 9 41A5034 Safety sensor kit receiving and sending eyes wit...

Page 34: ...30B363 Capacitor 1 2 h p 9 12A373 Capacitor bracket 10 41A3150 Terminal block w screws 11 41C4842 2 Universal replacement motor bracket assembly Complete with Motor worm bracket gear case bearing assembly RPM sensor KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 41A5525 Cover 13 41A2818 Limit switch drive retainer 14 41D3452 Limit switch assembly 15 41A5532 Gear case 16 41A2822 1 Interrupter cup assembly 17 41C439...

Page 35: ...ol Includes visor clip 10 Foot Complete Rail To allow a 10 foot door to open fully Multi Function Door Control Panel Provides a Lock Feature which prevents operation of garage door opener from portable remotes and a Light Feature for constant light 2770LM 976LM Extension Brackets Optional For safety sensor installation onto the wall or floor 973W SECURITY Keyless Entry Enables homeowner to operate...

Page 36: ...NANCE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ACCESSORIES UNAUTHORIZED REPAIRS OR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT LABOR CHARGES FOR DISMANTLING OR REINSTALLING A REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNIT REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES AND LIGHT BULBS OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR NON RESIDENTIAL USE THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ACCESSORIES WILL VOID THIS LIMITED WARRANTY If you have any questions as to whether accessories or replace...

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