Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; READ THESE STATEMENTS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE; WARNING
2 Product Features ............................................................ 3Component Identification/Tools Required ................... 4Section A: Assembly Instructions................................ 5Section B: Installation Notes ........................................ 6Section C: Installin...
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 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 BE...
Page 5 - Recheck; ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
5 NOTE: The Rail/Chain Assembly is packaged separately from the PowerHead Unit. The trolley, front idler/tension adjustment assembly, chain,drive gear and limit cams are assembledto the Rail/Chain Assembly at thefactory. Follow the steps outlinedbelow to complete assembly prior toinstallation. Refer...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES
6 WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURYOR DEATH: READ AND FOLLOW ALLINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING : AN UNBALANCED DOOR ORONE THAT STICKS OR BINDS MAY PREVENT THE SENSING SYSTEM FROMWORKING PROPERLY, CAUSING INJURY ORDEATH. ENSURE DOOR IS PROPERLYBALANCED AND ELIMINATE ANY STICKING ORBIND...
Page 7 - SPRINGS, PULLEYS, CABLES AND MOUNTING HARDWARE USED TO; IDENTIFY YOUR DOOR TYPE FROM THOSE ILLUSTRATED BELOW.; INSTALLING THE OPERATOR; FOR THESE TYPES OF DOORS USE 1/2 HP; REINFORCE THE HEADER WALL
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. IMPORTANT! IDENTIFY YOUR DOOR TYPE FROM THOSE ILLUSTRATED BELOW. C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR S...
Page 8 - FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET MUST BE INSTALLED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT; Mounting the Front Bracket; SECTIONAL DOORS AND ONE-PIECE DOORS
8 STEP 3 — Raise the Opener and rest the Power Unit on a ladder or other sturdy support. Open the door the full open position. Allow 2" of space between the Tee Rail and the top section of the door (as shown in the illustration, below on the right). Mount the Front Mounting Bracket securely with...
Page 9 - Mount Power Head to Ceiling:; secure; STEP 5: Return to the Rail/Wall Mounting Bracket
9 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 Unitcannot be illustrated here. The main concern ismounting the Power Unit securely to the ceilingjoists for operational strength, rigidity...
Page 10 - STEP 7: Install a Rough Service; MOUNT AT; ANY; STEP 9: Connecting The Electrical Power; IMPROPER WIRING COULD; Permanent Wiring Connection
10 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 aresubject to vibration during normal operation which may shorten theirlife spans. Rough Service bulbs, available at most hardware stores,are recommended....
Page 11 - OPTIONAL SAFE FINISH PHOTOSYSTEM INSTALLATION; STEP 11: Wire Connect the Photosystem; unmarked wire ends together. See wiring diagrams on page 20 .; STEP 12 : Final Installation of Photosystem Units; and the solid color wire to the operator terminal
11 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 shineinto. As sunlight may cause undesirable operation,...
Page 12 - STEP 14: ALIGNMENT AND INITIAL TEST OF SAFE FINISH PHOTOSYSTEM; AT THIS POINT PLUG CONNECT THE POWER TO THE OPERATOR.; OFF; LED should go OFF; AT THIS POINT PLUG DISCONNECT (REMOVE) THE POWER TO THE OPERATOR.; OPERATOR MOTOR CONTROL BOARD
12 STEP 13: CONFIGURE MCB FOR SAFEFINISH OR ELECTRIC EDGE OPERATION If you have not installed a Safe Finish Photosystem orElectric Edge at this time proceed to Step 15 on Page 13. In order for your Safe Finish Photosystem or ElectricEdge to work properly you must configure the motorcontrol board to ...
Page 13 - C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR; Step 16: Connecting the Door Arm to the Door; Type 1: Door Mounted Bracket; Type 2: Strut Mounted Bracket; Step 15: Connecting Door Arm to Trolley
13 C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR Step 16: Connecting the Door Arm to the Door Type 1: Door Mounted Bracket Visually align the door arm connecting hole with the middle hole ofthe door bracket by rotating the tube section in the appropriatedirection.Release the trolley (leave door arm attached) with the ...
Page 14 - STEP 18: Photoelectric Obstruction Test; Step 17: Check the Setting - Door Close Limit
14 C: INSTALLING THE OPERATOR Step 19: Important - Test “OpenerObstruction Sensing Feature” A. Activate door to the Open position. B. Place 2” x 4” laid flat on garage floor under pathof the door.See Figure. C Activate door to close position; upon contactingsolid object, the door should stop, then r...
Page 15 - Setting The Coding Switches:; Mounting The Receiver:; POINTED STRAIGHT DOWN; INSTALLATION OF RADIO CONTROLS:
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 - ADJUSTMENTS; Adjustment #2: Opening and Closing Force; CLOSE; Adjustment #3: Obstruction Sensing at Close Limit Position
16 E: ADJUSTMENTS Adjustment #1: Opening Travel Your opener is assembled at the factory with the trolley in the forward position with theopen limit stops snapped in place on the chain, set for a standard door.To confirm final opening travel adjustment, activate the opener to bring the door to theful...
Page 17 - door controls. Keep the Remote Control away from children.; Adjustment #4: Positive Mechanical Lock Adjustment; ADJUSTMENTS / IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Checking the Travel Timer
17 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Ensure authorized personnel only operate the door. NEVER let children operate or play with door controls. Keep the Remote Control away from children. • ALWAYS keep a moving door...
Page 18 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; OPERATION OF YOUR OPENER; HOW TO ACTIVATE THE OPENER; MOVING; HOW THE LIGHT WORKS AND WHAT IT MEANS WHEN IT FLASHES; Problems with the safety system
18 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 m...
Page 19 - HOW TO OPERATE THE DOOR MANUALLY -; MANUAL RELEASE DISCONNECT; OPTIONAL THREE FUNCTION WALL STATION
19 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 springscould allow an open door to fall rapidly. Property damage or serious personal injury could result. Do notuse the manual release hand...
Page 20 - SAFE FINISH PHOTOSYSTEM WIRING - MODEL LT 50; SAFE FINISH WIRING DIAGRAM / DOOR EDGE INSTALLATION; OPTIONAL PNEUMATIC DOOR EDGE INSTALLATION; IN
20 SAFE FINISH PHOTOSYSTEM WIRING - MODEL LT 50 SAFE FINISH WIRING DIAGRAM / DOOR EDGE INSTALLATION 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 in...
Page 21 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE / INSTALLATION CHECKLIST; INSTALLATION CHECKLIST; BEFORE PLACING DOOR OPERATOR IN REGULAR SERVICE, MAKE SURE THAT:; MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OPENER
21 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE / INSTALLATION CHECKLIST INSTALLATION CHECKLIST 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 ISPOSITIO...
Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; SYMPTOM
22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE USE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSEAND RECTIFY PROBLEMS WITH YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER. BEFOREATTEMPTING ANY SERVICE ON UNIT, DISCONNECT OPENER FROM POWERSUPPLY. YOUR GARAGE DOOR IS THE LARGEST MOVING OBJECT IN YOUR HOUSE, AND THE SPRINGS, PULLEYS, CAB...
Page 23 - PARTS BREAKDOWN & LISTING
23 PARTS BREAKDOWN & LISTING # Part # Description 1 109874 Frame 2 260584 Motor,1/2HP,AOS F42C56A29 3 110448 Motor Control Board 5 260570 Capacitor,53-64 MFD,250V 6 109948 Wire Harness, Low Voltage 109947 Wire Harness,High Voltage 7 109845 Lamp Socket 10 157149 MCB Spacer 11 229863 Limit Switch ...
Page 24 - Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty; Contact your dealer to obtain service for your operator .
24 c.p. Allstar CorporationDowningtown, PA 19335 This garage door operator is built in the USAand complies with all requirements ofUnderwriters Laboratories Standard UL-325.P/N 110443 Rev. A December 2000 Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty Allstar warrants its LT 50 Commercial Vehicular garage door ope...