INSTALLER: Place this manual in the plastic envelope provided and permanently attach to the wall near the pushbutton. INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL ALLSTAR LT 50 Commercial Vehicular Garage Door Operator Model Number LT 50 for 10 FT and 12 FT High Sectional Doors and One Piece Doors with Track.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Features ............................................................ 3 Component Identification/Tools Required................... 4 Section A: Assembly Instructions................................ 5 Section B: Installation Notes........................................ 6 Section C: Installing the Operator ............................... 7 Identify Your Door Type .......................................... 7 Mounting the Front Bracket ....................................
PRODUCT FEATURES The purpose of this booklet is to provide assembly, installation and operation information concerning the Allstar LT 50 Commercial Vehicular Garage Door Openers and related Accessory Products. NOTICE IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLATION OR OPERATION IS ATTEMPTED. NOTICE THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CANNOT COVER ALL POSSIBLE CONDITIONS AND SITUATIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR DURING ITS USE.
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION TRANSMITTER OPTIONAL WALL BRACKET POWER HEAD/DRIVE RAIL ASSEMBLY DOOR ARM TUBE SECTION DOOR ARM ROD SENSOR ‘L’ BRACKET (OPTIONAL) MANUAL RELEASE TAG DOOR BRACKET BELL WIRE SPOOL (when supplied) This door is operated by a limited duty operator. To prevent the motor protector from tripping Do not exceed 6 door cycles per hour.
A: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS If Your Opener Is Supplied Fully Assembled, Please Disregard This Page. NOTE: The Rail/Chain Assembly is packaged separately from the Power Head Unit. The trolley, front idler/ tension adjustment assembly, chain, drive gear and limit cams are assembled to the Rail/Chain Assembly at the factory. Follow the steps outlined below to complete assembly prior to installation. Refer to the component identification illustrations on the previous page.
B: IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS! • 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. WARNING: AN UNBALANCED DOOR OR ONE THAT STICKS OR BINDS MAY PREVENT THE SENSING SYSTEM FROM WORKING PROPERLY, CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR IMPORTANT! IDENTIFY YOUR DOOR TYPE FROM THOSE ILLUSTRATED BELOW. 104367 104368 SECTIONAL DOOR CURVED TRACK HIGH ARC OF DOOR TRAVEL ONE PIECE DOOR HORIZONTAL TRACK JAMB HARDWARE ONE PIECE DOOR NO TRACK JAMB HARDWARE HIGH ARC OF DOOR TRAVEL HIGH ARC OF DOOR TRAVEL TRACK DOOR TRACK DOOR HIGH ARC OF DOOR TRAVEL DOOR DOOR JAMB HARDWARE FOR THESE TYPES OF DOORS USE 1/2 HP MODEL LT 50.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR WARNING HORIZONTAL LINE FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET MUST BE INSTALLED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT (STUD) ON THE HEADER WALL. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN ENTRAPMENT, INJURY OR DEATH. REINFORCE HEADER USING 2 x 6 WOOD STUDS AND LAG SCREW OR ANGLE IRON AND LAG SCREWS AS NECESSARY (NOT PROVIDED). VERTICAL CENTERLINE STEP 1: Mounting the Front Bracket: Mark a vertical centerline on the header above the door.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR STEP 4: Mount 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 the front.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR STEP 7: Install a Rough Service lamp bulb (75 Watt maximum) firmly in the light socket. Light bulbs in Door Openers are subject to vibration during normal operation which may shorten their life spans. Rough Service bulbs, available at most hardware stores, are recommended. 110051-3 STEP 8: Connect the standard wall Push Button provided to Terminals 1 & 0 on the Opener's rear panel using a length of 2-conductor, minimum 22 gauge wire.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR OPTIONAL SAFE FINISH PHOTOSYSTEM INSTALLATION NOTE: Skip to Step 15 on Page 13 if not installing a Safe Finish Photosystem at this time. Identify which side of the garage door opening (if any) the sun is “likely” to shine into. As sunlight may cause undesirable operation, mount the sending unit (black button below the window) on the side of the door opening exposed most to the sun.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR Location of Obstruction Jumper on MCB STEP 13: CONFIGURE MCB FOR SAFE FINISH OR ELECTRIC EDGE OPERATION If you have not installed a Safe Finish Photosystem or Electric Edge at this time proceed to Step 15 on Page 13. In order for your Safe Finish Photosystem or Electric Edge to work properly you must configure the motor control board to work with these devices. Make sure the power is disconnected from the operator and remove the unit’s cover.
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR Step 15: Connecting Door Arm to Trolley Activate opener to bring the trolley to the factory pre-set close limit. (See Illustration) The door arm assembly consists of the door arm tube section and door arm rod which are packaged separately. To assemble, screw the door arm rod into the the door arm tube in a clockwise direction approximately ten turns. Connect the door arm assembly into the trolley with the open end of the rod hook facing the power head unit (away from the door).
C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR AT THIS POINT PLUG CONNECT THE POWER TO THE OPERATOR. Step 17: Check the Setting - Door Close Limit Confirm trolley close position 9” to 10” between the inside face of the door and the point where the door arm connects to the trolley (see illustration). If adjustment of the close trolley position is necessary, activate the opener and move the trolley 12” to 18” to provide access to the “Limit Stop” devices (mounted on the chain).
D: AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION OF RADIO CONTROLS: The following instructions detail installation of Model 9931 Radio Controls. For other Radio models, see instructions packaged with product. TRANSMITTER: To gain access to the Transmitter Coding Switches, remove the Battery Cover from the front of the Transmitter by sliding it toward the bottom of the Transmitter as illustrated.
E: ADJUSTMENTS DO NOT USE ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPENSATE FOR A POORLY WORKING DOOR. THIS WILL INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE REVERSING MECHANISM AND MAY DAMAGE THE DOOR. 110056-1 Adjustment #1: Opening Travel Load Adjusting Nut Limit Stops Your opener is assembled at the factory with the trolley in the forward position with the open limit stops snapped in place on the chain, set for a standard door.
E: ADJUSTMENTS / IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Adjustment #3: Obstruction Sensing (Closing Direction) cont. When the door comes into contact with a 2” x 4” laid flat on the garage floor and stops intends of reversing, move the close limit stop away from the power head unit. It is advised that you move the close limit stop one link at a time and run opener through another close cycle, until the door reverses when it comes into contact with the 2” x 4”.
F: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION OF YOUR OPENER HOW TO ACTIVATE THE OPENER Never let children operate or play with the door controls. Keep Remote Control Away for Children. Use any of the following devices: 1. The Remote Control Transmitter. Hold the push button down until the door starts to move, then release button. 2. The Door Control Button. Momentary push of the button until the door starts to move. Constant push of the button until the door is closed is required if light flashes. 3.
F: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO OPERATE THE DOOR MANUALLY - MANUAL RELEASE DISCONNECT The door should be fully closed, if possible, before using the manual disconnect. Weak or broken springs could allow an open door to fall rapidly. Property damage or serious personal injury could result. Do not use the manual release handle to pull the door open or closed.
SAFE FINISH WIRING DIAGRAM / DOOR EDGE INSTALLATION SAFE FINISH PHOTOSYSTEM WIRING - MODEL LT 50 109985 OPTIONAL PNEUMATIC DOOR EDGE INSTALLATION In some situations a pneumatic door reversing edge may be used to detect obstructions in order to to comply with code requirement IN ADDITION TO the installation of Allstar’s Safe Finish Photosystem.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE / INSTALLATION CHECKLIST MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OPENER Once a Month: 1. Test for reversal on a 1-1/2 inch high object or a 2 x 4 board laid flat on the floor (see Step 19, page 14). If adjusting either the force or the limit of travel, retest the opener. Failure to adjust the opener may cause severe injury or death. 2. Manually operate the door. If it is unbalanced or binding, call a professional garage door serviceperson. 3. Check to be sure the door opens and closes fully.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE USE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE WARNING AND RECTIFY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER. BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY SERVICE ON UNIT, DISCONNECT OPENER FROM POWER SUPPLY. YOUR GARAGE DOOR IS THE LARGEST MOVING OBJECT IN YOUR HOUSE, AND 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.
PARTS BREAKDOWN & LISTING # 1 2 3 5 6 110059-1 110059-2 # 1a 1b 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13a 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 33 Part # 282900 282899 198077 221020 220961 252109 009224 009011 160366 220960 229865 252110 220959 006114 157561 220958 220956 229858 252107 220953 220986 252105 220315 221014 252098 006043 221010 221016 157561 220987 220977 Description Rail Angle,Idler,R.H. Rail Angle,Idler,L.H. Trolley Assembly Trolley Wing Foot Nylon Button Chain Latch Assembly 3 pc.
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Allstar warrants its LT 50 Commercial Vehicular garage door operators to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. Contact your dealer to obtain service for your operator . To obtain service under this warranty the buyer must obtain authorization instructions for the return of any goods from Allstar before returning the goods.