Chamberlain 1000E - 1/4 HP Garage Door Opener User Manual


 
Before you begin, please check the contents of the cartons. Illustrations of parts and hardware are shown on
pages 26 and 27. Separate the hardware for assembly and installation as shown.
Pliers
Wire Cutters
Claw Hammer
Hack Saw
Screwdriver
Adjustable End Wrench
Socket Wrench
Electric Drill
Tape Measure
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Stepladder
Carpenters
Level
Pencil
5mm & 8mm
Drill Bits
YOU'LL NEED TOOLS
During assembly and installation of your opener, the instructions will call for the use of various hand tools
shown below.
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FEATURES OF YOUR OPENER
1. Opener Light(s): Turns on and off automatically with
4-1/2 minute illumination for your safety and
convenience. Model 5000E: The Light Feature on the
Multi-Function Door Control Panel can be activated for
constant light. (Optional accessory available for other
models.)
2. Lock Feature (Standard on Model 5000E. Optional
for Other Models): When the Lock Feature is
activated on the Multi-Function Door Control Panel, the
opener will not operate from portable remote control
transmitters. The door will OPEN from the Door Control
Button, Key Switch and Keyless Entry System
accessories.
3. Manual Disconnect: Pull cord disconnect permits
manual door operation in case of an emergency or
power failure.
4. Motor: Permanently lubricated with automatic reset.
5. Safety System: Independent up and down force
adjustment. The door REVERSES automatically when
obstructed in DOWN direction. The door STOPS when
obstructed in UP direction.
6. Automatic Reconnect: Trolley halves reconnect for
automatic operation when opener is activated after a
manual disconnect.
7. Easy Limit Adjustment: Limits of door opening and
closing adjusted by turning screws without removing
opener cover.
SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR
Type .................................Permanent split capacitor
Speed...............................1500 rpm
Volts .................................120 Volts AC - 60 Hz. Only
Current .............................4.5 amperes
DRIVE MECHANISM
Gears................................16:1 worm gear reduction
Drive.................................Chain & cable with one-piece
trolley on steel T-rail
Length of travel.................Adjustable to 2.29m
Travel rate ........................15-20cm per second
Lamp ................................On when door starts to travel,
off 4-1/2 minutes after stop.
Model 5000E: Has separate
Light Feature.
Door linkage .....................Adjustable door arm. Pull cord
trolley release.
SAFETY
Personal ...........................Push button and automatic
reversal in down direction.
Push button and automatic stop
in UP direction.
Electronic..........................Independent UP and DOWN
force adjustment screws.
Electrical...........................Motor overload protector & low
voltage push button wiring.
Limit device ......................Circuit actuated by limit nut.
Limit adjustment ...............Screwdriver adjustment on side
panel.
Start circuit .......................Low voltage push button or
radio control.
DIMENSIONS
Length (overall) ................3.15m
3.25m (Model 5000E)
Headroom required ..........5cm
Hanging weight ..............14.5kg