Wayne-Dalton 3982 Securing the Opener, Photoelectric Safety Sensor Alignment

Step 21: Securing the Opener

With the emergency disconnect still in the manual door operated position: Manually raise the door to the full upward position. Then, manually lower the door to the full closed position verifying freedom of move- ment and good door balance.

Tighten both 1/4-20 flange nuts, securing the opener to the support bracket.

NOTE: Good door balance and freedom of movement are critical to the safety and perfor- mance of the door opener. If door is very heavy to lift or if springs are too tight making door hard to close or if door sticks or binds in the track, now is the time to correct it.

1/4-20 FLANGE NUTS

SUPPORT BRACKET

Step 22: Photoelectric Safety Sensor Alignment

IMPORTANT! - This infrared safety sen-	IN		FIG. 1	IN
sor sends an invisible beam of light from
the sending unit to the receiving unit across
the pathway of the door. The door opener
will not operate until the safety sensor is			Top View
connected to the power unit and properly			Align in Center
aligned. If the invisible beam of light is ob-
			(In/Out)
	OUT			OUT
structed, an open door cannot be closed by
			1/4-20 CARRIAGE BOLTS
the transmitter or a momentary activation of
			FIG. 2
the wall mounted push button. However, the
door may be closed by holding your finger		For this adjustment bend bracket at
on the wall push button (constant pressure)
			wall mount
until the door travels to a fully closed posi-
tion. The safety sensors must be aligned by			Top View
moving the sending and receiving units in			Align in Center
or out (see Fig. 1) until the alignment light
on the receiving unit comes on. The
1/4-20” carriage bolt can be loosened to

move the unit in or out, as required. If you have difficulty aligning beams, check that both brackets are mounted at the same height and remount if necessary. Additional minor adjustments can be made by lightly bending the mounting brackets (see Fig. 2).

WARNING FAILURE TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS COULD RESULT IN SEVERE OR FATAL INJURY.

Once the alignment light comes on, tighten all bolts and mounting screws. Finish securing all wire making sure not to break or open any of the conductors. Loop and secure any extra wire.

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