Allstar Products Group LT 50 owner manual

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B: IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS!

WARNING: AN UNBALANCED DOOR OR ONE THAT STICKS OR BINDS MAY PREVENT THE SENSING SYSTEM FROM WORKING PROPERLY, CAUSING INJURY OR

DEATH. ENSURE DOOR IS PROPERLY BALANCED AND ELIMINATE ANY STICKING OR BINDING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF OPERATOR.

A PROPERLY BALANCED DOOR WILL OPEN SLOWLY FROM A 3/4 OPEN POSITION, CLOSE SLOWLY FROM A 3/4 CLOSED POSITION, AND REMAIN STILL AT A 1/2 OPEN POSITION. IF THE DOOR IS NOT PROPERLY BALANCED, HAVE A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON MAKE REPAIRS TO CABLES, SPRING ASSEMBLIES AND OTHER DOOR HARDWARE BEFORE

INSTALLING THE OPENER

WARNING: YOUR GARAGE DOOR IS A LARGE MOVING OBJECT (SIMILAR TO MOVING A WALL). THE SPRINGS, PULLEYS, CABLES AND MOUNTING HARDWARE UTILIZED TO BALANCE ITS OPERATION ARE UNDER EXTREME TENSION AT ALL TIMES AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, EVEN DEATH, IF DISTURBED. DO NOT ATTEMPT ADJUSTMENT.

CALL A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON TO MOVE, LOOSEN OR ADJUST DOOR SPRINGS OR HARDWARE.

REMOVE ALL ROPES AND REMOVE OR MAKE INOPERATIVE ALL LOCKS CONNECTED TO THE GARAGE DOOR BEFORE INSTALLING THE OPENER.

DO NOT WEAR RINGS, WATCHES OR LOOSE CLOTHING WHILE INSTALLING OR SERVICING GARAGE DOOR OPENERS. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES OR OTHER PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR.

INSTALL THE DOOR OPENER 8zFT OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR. MOUNT THE MANUAL 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 POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

CHECK LOCAL BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL CODES FOR MANDATORY INSTALLATION AND WIRING REQUIREMENTS.

DISCONNECT POWER AT FUSE BOX OR CIRCUIT BREAKER BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTIONS. FOLLOW ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL MANDATED ELECTRICAL CODES.

LOCATE THE CONTROL PUSH BUTTON:

A.WITHIN SIGHT OF THE DOOR, AND,

B.AT A MINIMUM HEIGHT OF 5 FT TO DISCOURAGE UNAUTHORIZED OPERATION, AND,

C.AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS OF THE DOOR.

INSTALL THE PUSH BUTTON WARNING LABEL (“This door is operated by a limited ...”) NEXT TO THE CONTROL PUSH BUTTON IN A

PROMINENT LOCATION. INSTALL THE MANUAL RELEASE INSTRUCTION CARD, ATTACHING IT ON OR NEXT TO THE MANUAL RELEASE MECHANISM.

ADJUST THE SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENTS ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPERATE, BUT NOT SO FIRMLY AS TO EXERT EXCESSIVE PRESSURE ON AN OBSTRUCTION BEFORE REVERSING.

AFTER INSTALLING THE OPENER, THE DOOR SHOULD REVERSE WHEN IT CONTACTS A 1-1/2" HIGH OBJECT (A PIECE OF STANDARD 2 X 4 BOARD LAID FLAT) ON THE FLOOR.

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Allstar LT Table of Contents Product Features Standard FeaturesOptional Features Component Identification Tools RequiredAssembly Instructions Page Installing the Operator Reinforce the Header WallSectional Doors and ONE-PIECE Doors With Track Mount Power Head to Ceiling Door Bracket InstallationConnect the standard wall Push Button Install a Rough Service lamp bulb 75 WattConnecting The Electrical Power Provided to Terminals 1 & 0 on the Openers rearFinal Installation of Photosystem Units Optional Safe Finish Photosystem InstallationWire Connect the Photosystem Mounting the Photosystem Wall Brackets Select a mountingAT this Point Plug Connect the Power to the Operator Alignment and Initial Test of Safe Finish PhotosystemConnecting Door Arm to Trolley Connecting the Door Arm to the DoorImportant Test Opener Obstruction Sensing Feature Photoelectric Obstruction TestTance is inadequate Try moving Adjustment #2 Opening and Closing Force AdjustmentsAdjustment #1 Opening Travel Adjustment #3 Obstruction Sensing at Close Limit PositionAdjustment #4 Positive Mechanical Lock Adjustment Adjustments / Important Safety InstructionsAdjustment #3 Obstruction Sensing Closing Direction Checking the Travel TimerOperating Instructions Operation of Your OpenerHOW to Operate the Door Manually Manual Release Disconnect Optional Three Function Wall StationSafe Finish Wiring Diagram / Door Edge Installation Optional Pneumatic Door Edge InstallationMaintenance Schedule / Installation Checklist Maintenance of Your OpenerInstallation Checklist Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Probable CAUSE/SOLUTIONParts Breakdown & Listing Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Allstar Corporation Downingtown, PA