Allstar 6000, Installation And Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Garage Door Operators 6000 SERIES Residential Vehicular Garage Door Operator MODELS 6000 6500 6500 P J6500 READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE 107063 Serial Date Installed Your Dealer INSTALLER Place this manual in the plastic envelope provided and permanently attach to the wall near the pushbutton ...

Page 2: ...per Station 19 Operator Wiring Diagram 20 Auxiliary Equipment Wiring Diagram 21 Installation Checklist 22 Troubleshooting Guide 23 TABLE OF CONTENTS READ THESE STATEMENTS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY The Warning and Caution boxes throughout this manual are there to protect you and your equipment Pay close attention to these boxes as you follow the manual WARNING Indicates a MECHAN...

Page 3: ...hanism Page 11 Connections For Continuously Monitored Auxiliary Entrapment Protection Devices The 6000 Series All Clear Photosystem light beam across the door opening can be easily connected to the Opener Control circuitry monitors the device continuously for proper operation Page 20 Consult the factory for compatibility of other auxiliary entrapment protection devices Constant Contact To Close Fo...

Page 4: ...Death or serious injury can result Never let child walk or run under moving door Never let child use door opener controls Always keep moving door in sight If person is pinned push control button or use emergency release Test door opener monthly Refer to your owner s manual Place one inch object or 2x4 laid flat on floor If door fails to reverse on contact adjust opener Ifopenerstillfails to revers...

Page 5: ...e inner and outer adjusting nuts on the Chain Tension Bracket to adjust the chain to the proper tension making sure the chain does not twist When correctly adjusted the Chain should show no droop and be approximately 1 2 above the base of the Tee Rail NOTE If the chain is too loose or too tight improper operation and or excessive sprocket noise may result STEP 6 Position the open and close Limit S...

Page 6: ...PENERS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES OR OTHER PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR IF POSSIBLE INSTALL THE DOOR OPENER 7zFT OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR MOUNT THE EMERGENCY 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...

Page 7: ...ermine the high arc of the door s travel see illustration above left and using a level transfer this measurement to the header see illustration at left Draw a horizontal line crossing the previously drawn centerline at this point Install the Front Mounting Bracket securely wit lag screws as shown on the following page If necessary reinforce the header with steel angle iron or wood to ensure a secu...

Page 8: ...tual door height from the high arc distance to the floor This is the high arc rise of the door Unclamp and close the door Using the table below draw a horizontal line at the appropriate height above the door to intersect with the vertical centerline Mount the Front Mounting Bracket securely with lag screws as shown in figure below If necessary reinforce the header with steel angle iron or wood to ...

Page 9: ...Power Head to Ceiling Since there is such variety in ceiling structures all the mounting possibilities for the Power Unit cannot be illustrated here The main concern is mounting the Power Unit securely to the ceiling joists for operational strength rigidity and safety Although there are a series of mounting slots provided on the power unit try to secure the mounting straps in the slots closest to ...

Page 10: ...d Connect the curved Door Arm section single hole end to the door mounting bracket using a clevis pin and clip provided The Door Arm must pivot freely Connect the two Door Arm sections with the 5 16 nuts and bolts provided adjusting the length of the Door Arm so that it leans toward the Power Unit as illustrated Do not install the Door Arm so that it is straight up and down when the door is closed...

Page 11: ...standard Push Button select a convenient location near an access door Mount at least 5 FT from the floor to prevent small children from operating the door Install the Caution Label supplied with the Opener near this installation If you are installing a Super Station Deluxe Wall Push Button See Page 16 for the proper wiring procedure C INSTALLING THE OPERATOR WARNING A CHILD OPERATING THE DOOR CONT...

Page 12: ...ocal codes require permanent wiring a GFI type circuit breaker is recommended to protect the line Remove the Strain Relief Bushing and withdraw the Line Cord from the rear of the Power Unit to expose the three insulated connectors Cut the wire at the rubber jacket of the Line Cord and wire in permanently employing proper wiring practices Discard Strain Relief It is not used with permanent wiring S...

Page 13: ...eceiver from their U mounting brackets Refer to Page 21 for various wiring options for the All Clear Photosystem Steps B and C below describe the wiring for Series Connection with Receiver First as illustrated on Page 21 B Run a wire pair not supplied around the garage door jamb between the transmitter and receiver L mounting brackets NOTE Leave about 12 of extra wire at each end Use a minimum 22 ...

Page 14: ...ORTANT that the door opener s inherent features operate as intended before completing the photosystem tests E Place an opener insert box or a similar object at least six inches high on the floor at the center of the door Now attempt to close the door The door should NOT close from the portable transmitter but will close with constant pressure from the mechanical push button F Remove the obstructio...

Page 15: ...y be hand held if desired by removing the Visor Clip from the rear of the Case as illustrated Place your finger in the loop at the top of the visor and your thumb on the top edge of the Transmitter Push down with your thumb and pull up with your finger The clip will release and pull out easily CODING BLOCK Transmitter and Receiver Coding Switches are contained in identical Coding Blocks consisting...

Page 16: ...r and test the Super Station functions as described in the Operation and Adjustment Instructions Please note the following Operating Parameters which apply to Openers with Auxiliary Entrapment Protection System connected All Clear Photosystem Installation Instructions on Page 13 IF THE DOOR IS FULLY OPEN then pushing the standard wall Push Button or the radio control will cause the door to begin M...

Page 17: ...ICE PERSON MAKE REPAIRS TO CABLES SPRING ASSEMBLIES AND OTHER HARDWARE SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL NOTE It is now necessary to turn on the power in order to run the Opener to check limit settings Before doing so ensure that all mounting hardware is installed and has been properly tightened that all electrical connections are per local code requirements and that proper wiring practices have been f...

Page 18: ...RELIABLY BUT NO STRONGER Contact a service professional to correct any binding sticking or other door problems DO NOT OVER ADJUST SENSITIVITY SYSTEM TO COMPENSATE FOR A POORLY WORKING DOOR WARNING THE SENSITIVITY SYSTEM REVERSING TEST SHOULD BE PERFORMED MONTHLY TO ENSURE THAT THIS IMPORTANT SYSTEM REMAINS IN PROPER ADJUSTMENT WARNING FAILURE TO TEST REVERSING SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIO...

Page 19: ... systems radio controls etc When the Security Switch is moved to the ON position towards locked symbol with the garage door fully closed signals from all of these devices are locked out by the operator Such devices will continue to work until the door is fully closed allowing you to set the switch when leaving on vacation for example leave the garage and close the door remotely NOTE YOU WILL NOT B...

Page 20: ...20 For Opener Models 6000 6500 6500 P and J6500 108389 OPERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 21: ...run on site See the figure above applicable to your installation Universal Wiring Capabilities The All Clear Photosystem can be wired in series or parallel combinations Virtually any existing wiring can be used See the figures above Improved Sunlight Immunity Under certain conditions direct sunlight can overpower photobeam systems We have provided an extra internal circuitry to reduce sunlight pro...

Page 22: ...DELUXE WALL PUSHBUTTON STATION IS IN SUCH A POSITION AND OF SUCH A HEIGHT THAT IT CAN ONLY BE ACTUATED BY AN ADULT OF AVERAGE HEIGHT THE CAUTION LABEL IS PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED NEXT TO THE PUSH BUTTON OR WALL STATION 5 ALL WIRING IS CORRECT TO CODES OR BETTER THERE IS GROUND CONTINUITY IN THE SUPPLY THE GROUND PRONG ON THE POWER CORD IS INTACT 6 ALL ROPES HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE DOOR THE DOOR MO...

Page 23: ...d 14 Down sensitivity force improperly adjusted 15 Bottom of door frozen to ground 16 Ice and snow built up under door 17 Floor risen or sunk from weather change 18 Someone in area with identical code 19 Defective or burned out lamp bulb 20 Radio Receiver not receiving signal 21 Transmitter location in car SOLUTION 1 Disable or remove all door locks 2 Check wall switch fuse box circuit breaker etc...

Page 24: ... for warranty repair within the warranty period which upon receipt by Allstar are confirmed to be defective and covered by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced at Allstar s sole option at no cost and returned pre paid Defective parts will be repaired or replaced with new or factory rebuilt parts at Allstar s sole option This limited warranty does not cover non defect damage damage ca...