PRODUCT MANUAL WITH BATTERY BACKUP BU250, BU850 beamlabs.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations on purchasing your beamUP garage door opener. It will provide you with many years of security, safety and convenience. This installation and owner’s manual contains complete instructions for installing and operating your garage door opener. For warranty registration beamlabs.io/warranty Carton Contents.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Before We Start Programming The Opener . . . . . . . . . 21 Before You Begin. . .
CARTON CONTENTS Power Head Photo Eye Safety System Header Bracket Door Bracket Door Arms Trolley Shaft/ Belt Assembly Hanging Bracket 5 x Clevis Pins Trolley Shaft/ Cable Assembly Rail Trolley Pulley 1 x Master Link Emergency Release Handle 2 x Self-Threading Single Button Remote BU250 Three Button Remote BU850 Standard Door Control (BU250) Deluxe Door Control (BU850) Screws 7 x Flange Nut Sprocket Cover 1/4" x 5/8" 4 x Screws 1 x Self-Threading Screw 6 x Screws
BEFORE YOU BEGIN Measure door height. 7.5 feet (2.28 m) If over 7.5 feet (2.28 m), rail extension kit will be needed. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Check mounting locations. Are additional reinforcement material needed? Check your toolbox. Do you have all the tools needed? WARNING To reduce the risk of severe injury or death: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Install only on a properly balanced garage door. An improperly balanced door has the potential to inflict severe injury.
PREPARE GARAGE DOOR FOR INSTALLATION TOOLS NEEDED DO NOT REUSE PARTS AND WIRING FROM AN OLD OPENER!!! Level BEFORE beginning installation: Adjustable Wrench 1. Disable locks and disengage trolley from current opener. 2. Perform the following door test to ensure your door is balanced and in good working condition.
RAIL ASSEMBLY Look in the box for: Connect rails starting with the rail header segment. To apply additional force tap gently on the end of the connected rail segments with a rubber mallet or on padded flooring.
RAIL AND POWER HEAD ASSEMBLY Look in the box for: Use garage door opener carton to assemble rail to power head. Use packing material as protective base for power head. Power Head Rail Bracket Insert rail-end segment into bracket as shown. Opener Carton Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1-3/8" Insert clevis pin into rail bracket as shown. Insert hitch pin into clevis pin as shown. Hitch Pin beamlabs.
TROLLEY AND PULLEY ASSEMBLY Look in the box for: Slide trolley onto the rail. Make sure the arrow on the trolley points toward the door. Trolley Insert pulley into the pulley slot. Pulley Clevis Pin 3/8" x 1-3/4" 6 beamlabs.io 1-800-436-9186 Hitch Pin Insert clevis pin through rail hole and pulley. Insert hitch pin into clevis pin.
INSTALLING CABLE AND CHAIN (BU250) Look in the box for: Loosely attach trolley shaft with chain connector. 5 complete turns will be sufficient. Trolley Shaft/Chain Assembly End of Chain Master Link Align end of chain around sprocket and extend chain past chassis, approximately 7" (17.8 cm). Sprocket teeth must engage the chain. Pull chain with box along the rail towards trolley and then remove box. Chassis 7" (17.8 cm) WARNING Insert cable through circular hole in trolley.
INSTALLING CABLE AND CHAIN (BU250) Bring cable and chain together and connect with master link. Check to make sure the chain is not twisted. If chain and cable are not close enough to connect with master link, loosen chain-to-cable connector to create more slack. Adjust chain tension by turning chain-to-cable connector until chain is about 1/4 inch (.64cm) above the base of rail. Once proper tension is achieved tighten lock nut against chain-to-cable connector.
INSTALLING BELT (BU850) Look in the box for: Loosely attach trolley shaft with belt connector. 5 complete turns will be sufficient. Trolley Shaft/Belt Assembly Pull trolley lock lever down to unlock. Insert screwdriver into the hole located on the rail-header segment. Slide the trolley up to the screwdriver. The trolley must stay in this position for proper alignment of the belt. Insert the trolley shaft through the trolley and pull lever back up.
INSTALLING BELT (BU850) Bring belt and trolley shaft together, check to make sure the belt is not twisted. Connect belt and trolley shaft with master link. If belt connector and trolley shaft are not close enough to connect with master link, loosen belt connector to create more slack. Adjust belt tension by turning belt connector until belt is about 1/4 inch (.64cm) above the base of rail. Once proper tension is achieved tighten lock nut against belt connector.
ATTACHING SPROCKET COVER Look in the box for: Attach sprocket cover to power head. Fasten rear tab with flange nut on top of steel chassis. Fasten front tab with selfthreading screws to hole on top of rail bracket. Sprocket Cover Front Tab Rear Tab Self-Threading Screw #8-18 x 5/16 Flange Nut beamlabs.
MOUNTING HEADER BRACKET Look in the box for: Header Bracket Mark center above door with a pencil. Open door to the highest point of travel. Mark thethe center lineline above thethe door with a pencil. Open door to the highest point of travel. Highest Highest Pointofof Point Travel Travel 2 x Lag Screws 5/16" x 1-1/2" CenterLine Line Center WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY: • DO NOT connect power until instructed.
ATTACHING RAIL AND MOUNTING DOOR BRACKET Look in the box for: Use garage door opener carton to support power head. Rail header segment end should be pointing to header bracket. Hitch Pin Door Bracket Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1-3/8" Align header rail hole to header bracket hole. Header Rail Hole Header Bracket Hole 2 x Self-Threading Screws - 1/4" x 5/8" Connect header rail and header bracket with clevis pin and secure with hitch pin.
MOUNTING POWER HEAD TO CEILING Look in the box for: 4 x Lag Screws 5/16"-18 x 1" 4 x Bolts 5/16" - 18 x 1" 4 x Flange Nut Hanging Brackets Lift power head onto ladder. Position and align power head with rail assembly to centerline. Fully open door manually and place a 2x4 under the rail.* Angle Iron (not included) Finished Ceiling Structural Support Finished Ceiling Unfinished Ceiling Three most common installation options. Determine the mounting option that works best for you.
ATTACHING DOOR ARMS Look in the box for: Curved Door Arm Straight Door Arm 2 x Hitch Pins 2 x Clevis Pins 5/16" x 1" 2 x Bolts 5/16" - 18 x 1" 2 x Flange Nuts Close your garage door and disengage trolley. Fasten curved door arm to the door bracket with 5/16" x 1" clevis pin and secure with hitch pin. Fasten straight door arm to trolley with a 5/16" x 1" clevis pin and secure with hitch pin. Attach door arms with two 5/16" bolts and flange nuts. Bring straight and curved door arm together.
INSTALLING EMERGENCY RELEASE HANDLE Look in the box for: * VERY IMPORTANT! * Emergency Release Handle Emergency release handle must clear all vehicles. An emergency release handle set too low may get caught by the vehicle and cause damage to the opener. Measure from the floor to the top of your vehicle and set the emergency release handle above this measurement. Thread end of rope through handle and secure with an over hand knot. Thread end of the rope through hole in trolley lever.
CONNECTING PHOTO EYE SAFETY SYSTEM Look in the box for: Mount photo eyes using #12 x 1-1/4" screws provided. Photo Eyes 4 x Screws #12 x 1-1/4" Insulated Staples Photos eyes should be no more than 6 inches (15.2 cm) above the floor. Alternative mounting location: Door track mounting Floor mounting (concrete anchors not provided) * VERY IMPORTANT! * WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution: • Power MUST NOT be connected until instructed.
CONNECTING POWER AND ALIGNING PHOTO EYE SAFETY SYSTEM NOTICE: The garage door opener cannot be programmed and will not close the door until photo eye safety system are installed and aligned. * DO NOT OPERATE OPENER AT THIS TIME * Plug power head into a grounded outlet ONLY. If there is no grounded outlet present, call a qualified electrician to replace the outlet. Use of a surge protector is highly recommended.
CONNECTING STANDARD DOOR CONTROL (BU250) Look in the box for: Standard Door Control 2 x Lag Screws #6 x 1-3/8" 2 x Anchors Wire standard door control to opener as shown. Standard Door Control WARNING Min. 5 feet (1.52 m) above floor To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire: • Be sure power is NOT connected BEFORE installing door control. • Connect door control ONLY to 12 VOLT low voltage wires. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door: 1.
CONNECTING DELUXE DOOR CONTROL (BU850) Look in the box for: 1. Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from wire and separate wires. Deluxe Door Control* 2 x Lag Screws #6 x 1-3/8" 2 x Anchors Wire deluxe door control to power head as shown. Deluxe Door Control 2. Connect one wire to each of the two screws on the back of the door control. *DO NOT RECOMMEND USING PRE-EXISTING WIRE* 3. Mark the location of bottom mounting hole and drill 5/32 inch hole. 4 Min. 5 feet (1.52 m) above floor WARNING 5.
BEFORE WE START PROGRAMMING THE OPENER Before programming the garage door opener please ensure the following steps are completed: Door is fully closed. Photo eyes are aligned. Emitter Green LED ON Trolley shaft is engaged with trolley.
TRAVEL LIMIT ADJUSTMENT - UP LIMIT NOTICE: Travel limits and auto force setting must be set for the opener to work. All steps on pages 23-25 must be followed. Press and release “Limit” button, the green (UP) LED will illuminate. Press and hold the “Up” button until door reaches desired open position. Press and release LIMIT just once WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from improper Force Adjustment: • YOU CANNOT adjust force manually to compensate for binding or sticking of the garage door.
TRAVEL LIMIT ADJUSTMENT - DOWN LIMIT NOTICE: Travel limits and auto force setting must be set for the opener to work. All steps on pages 23-25 must be followed. Press and release “Limit” button twice, the red (DOWN) LED will illuminate. Press and hold the “Down” button until door reaches desired close position. Press and release LIMIT twice WARNING Press and hold DOWN Once the door is at the desired close position, press and release the “Limit” button once. The “OK” LED flashes and turns off.
SETTING THE FORCE NOTICE: Travel limits and auto force setting must be set for the opener to work. All steps on pages 23-25 must be followed. Once UP and DOWN limits are set, ensure both UP and DOWN LEDs are illuminated. *if necessary toggle “Limit” button until both LEDs are illuminated* Press and release the “Force” button once. Door will travel one complete cycle followed by flashing of the “OK” LED and 3 beeps. Programming is now complete. The door will travel UP automatically.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS AND TESTING NOTICE: Travel limits and auto force setting must be set for the opener to work. All steps on pages 23-25 must be followed. Test the Safety Reversal System Open door using door control. Place a 1-1/2 inch (3.8cm) flat solid object on the floor, centered under the garage door. Use door control or remote to close door. Door MUST reverse* upon making contact with the object.
PROGRAMMING HANDHELD REMOTE CONTROL Look in the box for: Single Button Remote BU250 1. Press and release the “Learn” button. Three Button Remote BU850 2. The “OK” LED will illuminate indicating ready for programming. Beeps WARNING 30 sec 3. Press desired button on remote control within 30 seconds to program. *Additional buttons on remote can be used to program multiple beamUP garage door openers* The “OK” LED flashes twice followed by two beeps to confirm remote has been programmed.
PROGRAMMING WIRELESS KEYPAD (BU850) Look in the box for: 1. Press and release the “Learn” button. Wireless keypad* 2 x Lag Screws #6 x 1-3/8" 2 x Anchors 2. The “OK” LED will illuminate indicating ready for programming. Enter your 2-6 digit PIN within 30 seconds and press the ENTER button. "OK" LED will flash and beep twice indicating code is set. 3. Garage door opener is ready to accept PIN within the next 30 seconds.
MOTION ACTIVATED SECURITY LIGHTING (BU850) Look in the box for: Deluxe Door Control Security lighting is activated and remains on for 4.5 minutes when garage door opener is operated. Motion sensing is turned on by default and will activate security lighting when motion is detected within the garage. Security lighting will remain illuminated for 4.5 minutes or for as long as there is motion in the garage.
BATTERY BACK UP Battery and Status Indicator WARNING • 1. RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: • To reduce risk of battery explosion: DO NOT CRUSH Battery and Status 1. Battery Level DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 122°F/50°C For reference only, battery indication may vary upon condition, always place on opener to maintain constant charging. DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN FIRE 2. Status Indication 2. DO NOT touch eyes while working near batteries.
BATTERY BACK UP MAINTENANCE Unscrew the front panel. Remove wires of BBU connector from the tab located at the top of the BBU holster. Unplug connector from the BBU . WARNING • 1. RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES: • To reduce risk of battery explosion: DO NOT CRUSH DO NOT SHORT DO NOT INCINERATE DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 122°F/50°C DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN FIRE 2. DO NOT touch eyes while working near batteries. 3. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of battery or engine. 4.
INSTALLING THE SMART GARAGE DOOR CONTROLLER (BU850) Look in the box for: Installation and programming of your beamUP garage door opener is now complete. • Locate the beam Smart Garage Door Controller • Follow instructions in the Smart Garage Door Controller installation guide to add smart phone control to your beamUP garage door opener. Controller Wireless Door Sensor WARNING To reduce the risk of injury to persons: • Use this Smart Control Kit only with residential sectional garage doors.
USING YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND LABELS Activating the Opener Controls Momentary press large “ACTUATOR” button on the door control, the door starts to move, and controls as follows: • Keep remote control and batteries out of reach of children. • NEVER permit children to access door controls or remote controls. • Open or close the door.
USING YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • Use emergency release to disconnect trolley ONLY when the door is CLOSED to prevent unexpected rapid falling in case of a unbalanced / poor-conditioned door. • Use emergency release ONLY when doorway is clear of persons and obstructions. • DO NOT use emergency release to pull the door open or closed. Door Status vs.
USING YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: Operation / Condition Courtesy Light / Buzzer Responses Opener is initially plugged-in (no travel limits stored see pages 22-24): UP and DOWN indicators blink 5 times • Use emergency release ONLY when doorway is clear of persons and obstructions. Reconnecting power (with travel limits stored) Light On for 4.5 minutes • DO NOT use emergency release to pull the door open or closed.
USING YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER Manual Operation In case of a power failure or door obstruction, PULL EMERGENCY HANDLE to release door from opener. To Disengage Trolley for Manual Operation With door closed, pull down emergency handle to disengage position. Door can be raised / lowered manually. To Engage Trolley Pull the handle toward opener so that lever will flip up to engage position. Trolley will reconnect itself when opener is activated or when the door is manually opened /closed.
USING YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER Using the Deluxe Door Control (ONLY after programming has been completed) Door – Press and release to open/close the door Light – Turns the courtesy light on/off Press and hold to activate/deactivate motion sensing security lighting Vacation Lock Unlock – Slide lock button to the right to enable all remotes, door control and accessories. Lock – Slide lock button to the left to disable all remotes, door control and accessories. 36 beamlabs.
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTICE Problem Possible Cause / Solution Opener will not work until you set the travel limits and the auto force adjustment. You must follow all steps located on pages 21-25 Opener does not close and beeps x 20 Soft open / Soft close feature: opener is designed to start slowly, accelerate to full speed, then slowly stop. Soft open/close is designed to reduce strain on openers components and to improve opener longevity.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause / Solution Opener is working properly but courtesy light does not turn on Replace LED cluster. Courtesy light does not turn off Replace logic board. Opener hums as trolley hits the trolley stop 1. Disconnect trolley by using the emergency release. 2. Close door manually. 3. Relieve chain-to-cable connector by loosening both, refer to page 8. 4. Operate opener so trolley shaft travels towards door (trolley should be kept disengaged). 5.
MAINTENANCE Schedule Maintenance Once a month Door balance test, refer to page 3. Twice a year Safety reversal test, refer to page 25. Once a year Check cable/chain tension (refer to page 8 for adjustment if necessary). • Limit and Force adjustment may be necessary due to weather conditions. Refer to pages 21-25 for adjustment. Conduct Safety Reversal Test after ANY adjustments. • Lubricate door rollers, bearings and hinges.
WARRANTY Manufacturer hereby warrants to the original purchaser, for initial residence in which it is installed: 1. Garage Door Operators to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase. The model BU250 motor is to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5-years from the date of purchase. The model BU850 motor is to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product. 7.
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WARRANTY Por la presente, el fabricante garantiza que al primer comprador (usuario) de este producto, en uso de la residencia en que fuera originalmente instalado: 1. Los operadores de la puerta de garaje responden por defectos de material y mano de obra por un periodo de un (1) año de la fecha de compra. El motor del modelo BU250 responde por defectos de material y mano de obra por un periodo de cinco (5) años de la fecha de compra.
WARRANTY pérdidas por el uso o ganancias) por razones de retraso, materiales o mano de obra defectuosos o en falta, negligencia o cualquier acto, hecho o cosa realizada que el fabricante permitida u omitida que se haga. SERVICIO Se recomienda a los propietarios que registren su producto en www.beamlabs.io. GARANTÍA Ayuda e información sobre solución de problemas del producto se pueden encontrar en línea en www.beamlabs.io ESTE FORMULARIO DE GARANTÍA DEBE LLENARSE EN EL MOMENTO DE LA INSTALACIÓN.
SPARE PARTS 1 4 2 3 5 7 10 6 9 8 12 11 a b 20 13 16 17 14 18 15 19 21 21 Clevis Pin Hitch Pin Self-Threading Flange Screws Nut Lag Screws Bolt Anchor 44 beamlabs.
OPENER ASSEMBLY PARTS BU250 # 2 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 8 7 11 12 13 9.2 Staples 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13.1 13.2 14 15 BU850 PART # PART # No. de parte No.
