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As of date of manufacture, 

meets all ANSI/UL 325 

Safety Requirements for 

Vehicular Garage Door 

Operators 

CHALLENGER AC9000 SERIES  

Residential Vehicular Garage Door Operator 

MODEL NUMBERS  AC9300, AC9500, and ACJ9500 

         READ THIS MANUAL

 READ THIS MANUAL

 READ THIS MANUAL

 READ THIS MANUAL    
CAREFULLY BEFORE 

CAREFULLY BEFORE 

CAREFULLY BEFORE 

CAREFULLY BEFORE 

INSTALLATION OR USE

INSTALLATION OR USE

INSTALLATION OR USE

INSTALLATION OR USE    

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS    

Serial #: 

Date Installed: 

Your Dealer: 

 

INSTALLER:  Place this manual in the plastic envelope provided and permanently 

attach to the wall near the pushbutton.

 

BY 

110060 

110044 

Summary of Contents for CHALLENGER AC9000 Series

Page 1: ...READ THIS MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE CAREFULLY BEFORE CAREFULLY BEFORE CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION OR USE INSTALLATION OR USE INSTALLATION OR USE INSTALLATION OR USE...

Page 2: ...HANICAL hazard of INJURY OR DEATH Gives instructions to avoid the hazard CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Indicates a MECHANICAL hazard of DAMAGE to your door door operator or equipment Gives instructi...

Page 3: ...d close travel mode the Opener will sense an obstruction and reverse the direction of the door In the open mode the Opener will stop Since all doors are different the Sensing System has independent ad...

Page 4: ...oor 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...

Page 5: ...guide tabs and the two rear bolt studs on the power head unit and place the rail chain assembly in place over the power head unit The power head drive unit limit lever protrudes up through the rail c...

Page 6: ...Y 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 ST...

Page 7: ...IL FOR DOOR HEIGHT UP TO 8 FT 104368 REINFORCE THE HEADER WALL Reinforce the header wall wall above the door opening as required to ensure rigid mounting of the front wall bracket Locate the vertical...

Page 8: ...EATH REINFORCE HEADER USING 2 x 6 WOOD STUDS AND LAG SCREW OR ANGLE IRON AND LAG SCREWS AS NECESSARY NOT PROVIDED WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING 110049 Center of Door Front Wall Bracket 1 2 Above Hig...

Page 9: ...o ensure rail will be parallel with the direction of door travel Use supplied hangers from the ceiling beams to hang the opener at the power head end be sure to locate and mount to the solid structura...

Page 10: ...nd pull trolley toward the power head unit Now rotate the door arm tube section two turns counterclockwise increasing the exposed length of the door rod to provide a cushion when the door is closed or...

Page 11: ...train Relief It is not used with permanent wiring Using the two wires black white that were left when you cut off the line cord splice in the permanent connections Permanent Wiring Connection Normal C...

Page 12: ...he necessary connections to the operator terminal strip WARNING SOME LOCAL BUILDING CODES DO NOT ALLOW SURFACE WIRING BE SAFE AND CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR FIRST STEP 4 Ensure power is...

Page 13: ...d Use a minimum 22 gauge solid trace wire one wire in set should be marked to identify it at each end for interconnect B Run a wire pair 20 or 22 gage solid wire from the receiver position unit with L...

Page 14: ...the position of the Transmitter in the car If the distance is still inadequate try bending the Antenna Wire to a different angle If the distance is still inadequate replace the Battery with a standar...

Page 15: ...D FOLLOW ALL USER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TURNING ON POWER TO THE OPERATOR NOTE It is now necessary to turn on the power in order to run the Opener to test the operation and check the limit settings Befor...

Page 16: ...s then shut off 3 Optional Wall Station adds the convenience of allowing the light to be turned on and stay on until turned off by a second push of the button or activation of door cycle If the light...

Page 17: ...everse in the close direction and stop in the open direction This must be adjusted so your opener does not use excessive force in the down direction or react to the weight of the door during upward tr...

Page 18: ...Piece Doors REPEAT THIS TEST MONTHLY Solid Test Object 110055 3 E OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS Adjustment 4 Obstruction Sensing Closing Direction Your opener is designed to automatically reve...

Page 19: ...ect must prevent an open door from closing in any other mode other than constant pressure on the wall button The object should also cause a closing door stop and reverse to the open position If it doe...

Page 20: ...e Finish Photosystem beam see Important Test Photoelectric Obstruction Test page 19 3 Manually operate the door ensure door is in the closed position before attempting to engage manual operation see C...

Page 21: ...USHBUTTON 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 STATI...

Page 22: ...force improperly adjusted 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...

Page 23: ...r L H 2 198077 Trolley Assembly 3 221020 Trolley Wing Foot 4 220961 Nylon Button 5 252109 Chain Latch Assembly 6 009224 3 pc Chain Master Link 7 009011 Chain specify length 8 160366 Limit Stop 9 22096...

Page 24: ...epair 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 r...

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