Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; READ THESE STATEMENTS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE; WARNING
2 Product Features ................................................................................... 2 Component Identification/Tools Required ........................................... 4 Section A: Assembly Instructions ....................................................... 5 Section B: Install...
Page 3 - PRODUCT FEATURES; The purpose; Alternating Action Operation:
3 PRODUCT FEATURES The purpose of this booklet is to provide assembly, installation and operation information concerning the 6000 Series Residential Garage Door Openers and related Accessory Products. NOTICE IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTAL...
Page 4 - COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
4 DOOR ARMS DOOR MOUNTING BRACKETS SECTIONAL DOORS ONE-PIECE DOORS FRONT IDLER TROLLEY OUTER HALF CHAIN GUARD WALL MOUNTING BRACKET RELEASE ROPE AND HANDLE OPENER HARDWARE BAG DRIVE CHAIN MASTER LINKS STEPLADDER TAPE MEASURE WOOD BLOCK HAMMER TEE RAIL HACKSAW 1/2” OPEN END WRENCH SOCKET WRENCH 3/8” ...
Page 5 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
5 NOTE: The Tee Rail/Chain Assembly is packaged separately from the Power Unit. The Inner Trolley half, Front Idler Sprocket, Chain, Restraining Device and Limit Cams are assembled on the Tee Rail at the factory. Follow the steps outlined below to complete assembly prior to installation. Refer to th...
Page 6 - CONTACT YOUR DOOR; IMPORTANT INSTALLATION
6 WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING: AN UNBALANCED DOOR OR ONE THAT STICKS OR BINDS MAY PREVENT THE SENSING SYSTEM FROM WORKING PROPERLY, CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. ENSURE DOOR IS PROPERLY BALANCED AND ELIMINATE ANY STICKING O...
Page 7 - Mounting the Front Bracket — Sectional Doors and One-; INSTALLING THE OPERATOR; FOR THESE TYPES OF DOORS USE 1/3 HP
7 WARNING SPRINGS, PULLEYS, CABLES AND MOUNTING HARDWARE USED TO BALANCE YOUR GARAGE DOOR ARE UNDER EXTREME TENSION AT ALL TIMES AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH IF DISTURBED. DO NOT ATTEMPT ADJUSTMENT. FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET MUST BE INSTALLED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT (STUD) ON THE HEADER WALL. F...
Page 8 - Mounting the Front Bracket — One
8 HIGH ARC RISE HIGH ARC RISE HORIZONTAL LINE 4 INCHES 6 INCHES 4 TO 8 INCHES 11 INCHES 8 TO 12 INCHES 16 INCHES STEP 1A: Mounting the Front Bracket — One Piece Doors Without Track: Mark a vertical centerline on the header above the door. Manually raise the door to its high arc position and temporar...
Page 9 - — Sectional Doors and One Piece Doors; STEP 3A; — One Piece Doors; Mount Power Head to Ceiling:
9 C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR STEP 2: Raise the Tee Rail so that the Front Idler Bracket and Front Mounting Bracket align. Insert bolt and tighten nut loosely for now. Later in the installation, this nut must be tightened securely. STEP 3 — Sectional Doors and One Piece Doors with Track: Raise the Op...
Page 10 - STEP 6: DOOR ARM CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION; INSTALLING THE
10 FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM OR LIGHTWEIGHT STEEL GARAGE DOORS WILL REQUIRE REINFORCEMENT BEFORE INSTALLATION OF DOOR MOUNTING BRACKET. CONTACT YOUR DOOR MANUFACTURER FOR A REINFORCEMENT KIT CAUTION! STEP 6: DOOR ARM CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION NOTE: If the door is of light construction it may be necessa...
Page 11 - ANY
11 WARNING IMPROPER DOOR OPERATION COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. CAUTION LABEL MUST BE MOUNTED ON WALL NEAR THE PUSHBUTTON. ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON THE LABEL SHOULD BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO. STEP 7: Tie a double overhand knot in one end of the Emergency Release Rope and slip the other end thro...
Page 12 - A GFI Type receptacle is; must be in compliance with local building and electrical codes.; Rough Service
12 DISCONNECT POWER AT FUSE BOX AND OPENER BEFORE WIRING PERMANENTLY TO PREVENT ELECTROCUTION. WARNING IMPROPER WIRING COULD CAUSE ELECTROCUTION OR DAMAGE TO CIRCUITRY. FOLLOW LOCAL BUILDING AND WARNING STEP 9: Consult the label on the rear panel of the Opener to determine its proper working voltage...
Page 13 - AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
13 INSTALLATION OF 2 WIRE ALL-CLEAR PHOTOSYSTEM: STEP 1: Mark the position of the ALL-CLEAR™ Photosystem as follows: Mark a line on the left and right door jamb (close to the door track) FOUR (4) inches AND SIX (6) inches above the floor. The top mark is the maximum height and the bottom line is the...
Page 14 - STEP 5; D: AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT; INSTALLATION OF RADIO CONTROLS:
14 A. Attach the"U" brackets to the "L" brackets with a 1/4-20 carriage bolt, washer and hex nut (provided). Insert the bolt from the inside of the "U" bracket and hand tighten only at this time. B. Place the transmitter and receiver units into their respective "U" br...
Page 15 - Setting The Coding Switches:; INSTALLATION OF THE SUPER STATION; optional accessory
15 WARNING TO PREVENT THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DAMAGE TO DOOR OR PROPERTY, ONLY OPERATE DOOR CONTROLS WHEN DOOR IS IN CLEAR VIEW. KEEP REMOTE CONTROL AWAY FROM CHILDREN IN SECURE AREA. 104386 D: AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT Setting The Coding Switches: When setting the Coding Switches THE FACTORY PRE-SET...
Page 16 - CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR FIRST.; OPERATING PARAMETERS
16 D: AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT STEP 3: Push the wire jacket into one of the two notches provided at the ends of the housing, allowing a maximum of 1/8” inch of the jacket inside the case (too much will make mounting difficult). Carefully tuck the loose wires into the case and mount the unit using the scr...
Page 17 - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR; children.; Testing the Limit Settings:; DECREASE; INCREASE; OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
17 IF LIMITS ARE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY, THE EMERGENCY RELEASE MECHANISM MAY NOT WORK PROPERLY AND DOOR OPERATION COULD RESULT IN DOOR DAMAGE, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION...
Page 18 - OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT
18 STEP 2: Adjusting the Sensitivity Force — Sensitivity System force adjustment screws are located on the side rails of the Power Unit and can easily be adjusted with a screwdriver. Turn the screws CLOCKWISE for more force and COUNTERCLOCKWISE for less force. STEP 3: Testing the Sensitivity Force —...
Page 20 - OPERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM
20 For Opener M ode ls: 6000 , 650 0, 6 500-P and J 6500 108389 OPERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM
Page 21 - I mp ro v ed S u nl ig ht I mm u nity .; WIRING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
21 Your 6000 Serie s Re side nti al Gara ge Door Opene r is fur ni s hed wi th a n e nha nced 2 Wire All -Cl ea r™ P hotos ys te m. N e w fea ture s i ncl ude: T i me - Sav i ng E lec tr ica l Co nn ect io n s. No scre w t er mi na ls! Just strip the e nds of t he wire s bac k 5/1 6 inch and use t h...
Page 22 - INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
22 BEFORE PLACING DOOR OPERATOR IN REGULAR SERVICE, MAKE SURE THAT: 1. THE FRONT AND REAR MOUNTS FOR THE OPENER ARE SOUND AND SECURE AND THE RAIL IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY ABOVE THE HIGH ARC OF THE DOOR, AND THAT THE OPENER IS POSITIONED OVER THE DOOR ACTION CENTERLINE. 2. FOR SECTIONAL DOORS AND ONE-...
Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
23 USE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE 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 HA...
Page 24 - Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty; Contact your dealer to obtain service for your operator .
24 c.p. Allstar Corporation Downingtown, PA 19335 This garage door operator is built in the USA and complies with all requirements of Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL-325. P/N 108391 Rev. C, 2/99 Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Allstar warrants its 6000 Series residential vehicular garage door ...