LiftMaster LA400 LA400 Manual

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LiftMaster LA400 manual table of contents:

• Page 1
  ... (XL Op tional Serial # Primary Arm Serial # Secondary Arm Serial # Control Box Installation Date The LA400 is intended for use with vehicular swing gates. The operator can be used in Class I, Class II and Class III applications. 2 YEAR WARRANTY ...
• Page 2
  ... Metal Control Box (XLM) 9-21 9-10 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 ... (Model LA400-S Only) Connect the Gate Operator (Gate 2) to the Control Box (Model LA400-S Only) Junction Box (... must read and fully understand this manual and follow all safety instructions. • DO NOT attempt repair or service of your ...
• Page 3
  ... the general public. SAFETY ACCESSORY SELECTION All UL325 compliant LiftMaster gate operators will accept external entrapment ... methods must be designed, arranged or configured to protect against entrapments in both the open and close directions of gate travel. For Example: For a slide gate system ...
• Page 4
  ... 2-1/4 inch (6 cm) diameter sphere from passing through the openings anywhere in the gate, and in that portion of the adjacent fence that the gate ...installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator. 8. Controls intended for user activation must be located at ...
• Page 5
  ...above grade. An existing gate latch shall be disabled when a manually operated gate is retrofitted with a powered ..., between a fixed stationary object nearest the roadway, (such as a gate support post) and... as a wall, pillar or column) covered by a swing gate when in the open position shall not exceed...
• Page 6
  ...entrapment protection devices to protect in BOTH the open and close gate cycles. • Locate entrapment ... to persons use only LiftMaster part #K74-30762 for replacement batteries. ADJUSTMENT Without... adjustments to compensate for a binding or sticking gate. • If one control (force or travel limits...
• Page 7
  .... Keep the remote control away from children. • ALWAYS keep people and objects away ... to persons use only LiftMaster part #K74-30762 for replacement batteries. To avoid SERIOUS ... from electrocution, DISCONNECT electrical power to operator BEFORE proceeding. TROUBLESHOOTING To protect against fire...
• Page 8
  ... Power: 0.75 Watts Protection Fuse Battery: ATC 20A CARTON INVENTORY Carton ... the carton inventory is doubled except for control box. • Standard Control Box (1) • Hardware Bag ... (2.7 m) • Warning Sign (2) • Battery (2) • Plug-in Transformer (1) LA400-S (SECOND GATE OPERATOR ARM) • Motor ...
• Page 9
  ...152 m) 1000 feet (305 m) TOOLS NEEDED During assembly, installation and adjustment of the operator, instructions will call for tools as illustrated below. Deep Well Sockets and Wrench 1/2", 5/8", 7/16", 9/16" and 1/4" Drill Drill Bits ...
• Page 10
  ... wire from lawn mowers and string trimmers. Operator Cable 12 Gauge Wire Earth ... where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists at either the opening or closing direction. Care shall be exercised to ... Post Bracket Gate Bracket Operator Control Box with Batteries Operator Cable Photoelectric ...
• Page 11
  INSTALLATION » OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION DUAL GATE Junction Box Extension Cable Warning ... Post Bracket Gate Bracket Gate 1 Operator Cable Control Box with Batteries PVC... where the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists at either the opening or closing direction. Care shall be exercised...
• Page 12
  ... hit or drag across ground. D Gate MUST swing freely and be supported entirely by its hinges. ... vary depending on type and style of your gate. Minimum distance from the ground should not be ... inches (10.2 cm) from the bottom of the gate operator arm. RECOMMENDED: = Gate post bracket mounting locations...
• Page 13
  ... 2 Turn the release lever 180° counterclockwise. The operator is now in manual mode. 1 Key Release Lever 2 ...to work on a Left-Hand or a Right-Hand gate. Review the gate types and select the type of ...OPEN BRACKET 1 LEFT-HAND GATE (NOT PROVIDED. SEE ACCESSORIES) The Push-to-Open bracket can be ...
• Page 14
  ... display a typical Left-Hand Gate installation. For Push-to-Open installations refer to instructions with Push-to-... gate post bracket by placing Pull-to-Open bracket on top of post bracket. 1 Post Bracket Post ... hairpin clips. Attach post bracket assembly to operator using pins and hairpin clips. 1...
• Page 15
  ...the Pull-to-Open bracket. NOTE: It may be necessary to add shims (angle iron, sheets of metal or... Hinge Point 7" (18 cm) 7" (18 cm) Operator Hinge Point 7" (18 cm) 7" (18 cm... Gate 1 1 Close the gate. (provided of the gate hinge 2 Place the templatepoint. on the back page of this manual) under the...
• Page 16
  ... post bracket assembly can be mounted several places on the gate post. Refer to page 11 for mounting options. ... 1 Open theagainstto gate. open position (no greater than 100°) and hold operator arm ...POSSIBLE above the through 5 Insert hex boltwasher andPull-to-Open bracket and post bracket and secure ...
• Page 17
  ... not open and close completely adjust the position of the gate bracket and mark new mounting holes. 1 1 2 3 Manually open and close the gate. Ensure that the operator does not bind ...1 Mark holes for the post bracket. Remove the clamp and the operator, set aside. 2 Drill adequate holes in ...
• Page 18
  ...gate operator to the gate using hardware (not provided). 3 Manually move the gate to verify that it opens ... signs MUST be installed on both sides of the gate and in plain view. 1 Fasten warning ...Path Inside Property If installing a 2nd operator, repeat the previous installation steps for the second...
• Page 19
  ... mounted within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the gate operator. Mount the control box as high as possible for best radio ... Coaxial Connector 1 Remove screws and open the control box. 2 Disconnect the reset button, alarm, ...board and mounting bracket. 4 Remove the control board. 5 Remove batteries and set aside....
• Page 20
  ... » STANDARD CONTROL BOX INSTALL THE CONTROL BOARD NOTE: Make sure the battery leads are on the left side of the control box and not pinched. 1 Attach the antenna. 2 Reinstall the batteries, control board, alarm and reset button. 1 Coaxial Connector 2 Reset ...
• Page 21
  ...operator. Mount the control box as high as possible for best radio reception. the box be opening 1 Open90°....rod when using a metal control box to prevent serious injury to persons or damage to the operator. ALARM ...mount up to 3 Chamberlain loop detectors model LO7LP (not provided). GATE GATE 1 BR...
• Page 22
  INSTALLATION » LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX (XLM) WIRING requirements. 1 Select the knock out ...See Accessories page. IMPORTANT NOTE: There are two receptacles located inside the control box.... LOCK LEARN XMITTER XMITTE GATE GATE 1 OPEN EDGE/ EDGE PHOTO PHOT... WH YL BL RD SET OPEN LIMIT SET CLOSE LIMIT LIMI...
• Page 23
  ...watertight connector mounted in the bottom of the control box. 4 Extend the operator cable and wires to the Gate 1 connector and ...C4 RED Z12 F6 F2 FUSE OPEN ACCESSORY POWER 5 Operator Cable 2 Watertight Connector 1... Gate ning the AR! r war P CLE prio operate out e KEE with dren . only anc time...
• Page 24
  ... SET THE BIPART DELAY (MODEL LA400-S ONLY) In some dual gate installations, one gate will need to open first and close ... on that side for the control box, then mount the control box on the opposite side, but connect the operator closest to the control box to the Gate 2 connector and the operator on ...
• Page 25
  WIRING » CONNECT THE GATE OPERATOR (GATE 2) TO THE CONTROL BOX (MODEL LA400-S ONLY) CONNECT THE GATE OPERATOR (GATE 2) TO THE...play entra s must This strian Pede Cau Can th se Gate Operator (Gate 1) Control Box 1 ACCESSORY POWER 24V R9Ø P1 BRN U4 GATE 1 BRN GRN WHT YEL GRN BLU RED 10A 32V...
• Page 26
  WIRING » JUNCTION BOX (MODEL LA400-S ONLY) JUNCTION BOX The following items are required to complete the junction ... Junction Box Junction Box 3 in With m) (1.5 5' Junction Box Extension Cable Gate Operator (Gate 2) Connector Connector Nut Nut 6 5 Connector Nut Connector Nut Extension ...
• Page 27
  WIRING » JUNCTION BOX (MODEL LA400-S ONLY) 7 Insert wires from extension cable and operator cable into terminal block connector. 7 Operator Cable ... nut. 10 Reinstall cover. Terminal Block Extension Cable 8 Operator Cable Watertight Connector Nut Watertight Connector Nut 9 ...
• Page 28
  ...guidelines. Local codes and conditions must be reviewed for suitability of wire installation. 1 The transformer can... in the standard control box for accessories. EXTERNAL RECEPTACLE Control Box any g Gate Deathat... Panel Conference Rm 2, 3 On Off Off On On LA400 Bathroon. Eug. Dept. Manu. 1 Rm...
• Page 29
  ... R4 C2 24 VAC/ SOLAR INPUT J4 ALARM MAGLOCK Z1 GATE 1 ACCESSORY POWER Ground Screw D15 C2 MOV2 GATE 2 R4 J4 FUSE OPEN FUSE OPEN Control Box 3' (0.9 m) 12 Gauge Wire 8' (2.4 m) Earth Ground Installation (Optional) CONNECT BATTERIES The batteries are the main...
• Page 30
  ...be saved. 1 2 Set switch tosetSingle foronsingle gate installation. For Dual (Gate 1 and 2) installation switch Dual ... PHOTO 1 2 3 4 5 O N OFF F F OFF E SINGLE O NO O NO ON ON DUAL NC NC SAVE MAGLOCK MODE EDGE PHOTO 1 2 3 4 5 S1 3 GATE 1 O N Set the Save switch to the ON position. OFF OFF...
• Page 31
  ... depends on which side of the gate the control box is mounted and how many operators the installation includes....blinking, programming is now complete. (If the SET OPEN LIMIT LED continues to blink, repeat ... continues, see Troubleshooting section.) Test the limits by pressing the SBC to open and close ...
• Page 32
  ...-out automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity. DUAL GATE (LEFT-SIDE PRIMARY OPERATOR) 1 Close the ... OPEN LIMIT SET CLOSE LIMIT FORCE SET CLOSE The control board beeps and the SET OPEN ... continues, see Troubleshooting section.) Test the limits by pressing the SBC to open and close the gate. 31
• Page 33
  ...-out automatically after 60 seconds of inactivity. DUAL GATE (RIGHT-SIDE PRIMARY OPERATOR) 1 Close the ...OPEN LIMIT SET CLOSE LIMIT FORCE SET CLOSE The control board beeps and the SET OPEN ... continues, see Troubleshooting section.) Test the limits by pressing the SBC to open and close the gate. 32...
• Page 34
  ... MUST reverse on contact with a rigid object. The operator is equipped a with an obstruction current sensing feature..... NOTE: Weather conditions can affect the gate movement, so seasonal adjustment may ..., then the gate will remain open until the operator receives another command from a remote control...
• Page 35
  ... to the operator. For highest level of security, we recommend the Security✚® line of products. Refer to Accessories.... setting or replacing the battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. Tested to Comply ... the Single Button Control (SBC) button to open and close the gate. 2 Test the limits ...
• Page 36
  ... ENABLE B MAGswitch (S1-2) enables the Maglock feature. On an open command there This will be a 1/2 second delay before ... photoelectric eye inputs. NOTE: Pulsing Chamberlain (CPS-L) photoelectric eyes will automatically learn ... (See Accessories). O N OFF OFF SINGLE NO NO S1 ON SAVE ON MAGLOCK DUAL ...
• Page 37
  ...reset alarm). NOTE: Stop jumper is required for normal operation (the Stop LED will be lit except ... the gate to OPEN / STOP / CLOSE / STOP in sequence. RESET CONTROL INPUT The control box ... button that is installed within line of sight of the gate. This input functions to reset the alarms. This input ...
• Page 38
  ...9) LOOP INPUTS OPEN INPUT AND EXIT LOOP These terminals are intended for use as a general open control. Accessories such as telephone entry systems, radio receivers ... Activating this input while the gate is opening will have no effect. Order part number LA400-BOX to enclose safety...
• Page 39
  ... These devices have been tested with the LA400 to meet the requirements of UL325 and UL991. PHOTOELECTRIC CONTROLS MODEL CPS-LN4 ... MAX CURRENT DRAW: • 115 Vac power to control box - 500 mA accessory power, 150 mA switched accessory power. • 24 V power to control box depending on wire gauge and ...
• Page 40
  ... BUTTON The reset button is located on the outside of the control box and serves several functions.... the gate. When the gate is in the open position, activation of the remote control button will close the gate. MANUAL .... 3 Remove the key and store in a safe place. 39 Operator is in manual mode and ...
• Page 41
  ... Disconnect power before servicing. DESCRIPTION External Entrapment Protection System Manual Release Gate Accessories Electrical Mounting Hardware Batteries Operator Warning ... ten percent of the operator's rating. • See page 33 for instructions on how to adjust the gate force. 40
• Page 42
  TROUBLESHOOTING » BASIC CONTROL BOARD LAYOUT BASIC CONTROL BOARD LAYOUT 20 19 ...F3 OFF OFF SINGLE NO NO ON ON DUAL NC NC SAVE MAGLOCK MODE ... DIAGNOSTIC R93 GATE 1 5 24V SWITCHED ACCESSORY POWER CONTROL INPUTS OPEN SET ... 2 S1 Learn Xmitter - Program Remote Gate 1 - Jog Learn Limit Learn Limits...
• Page 43
  ... electrocution: • DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator. WIRING DIAGRAM 1. ANTENNA INPUT .../PHOTO EYE 4. OPEN PHOTO EYE 5. CLOSE PHOTO EYE 6. 24VDC ACCESSORY OUTPUT 7. CONTROL INPUTS... LEARN XMITTER BRN GRN W HT YE L GATE 1 2 OFF OFF SINGLE NO NO ON ON DUAL NC NC ...
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  ... See Timer-to-Close section for adjustment instructions. Rewire desired accessory device to Single Button ... not move. 1) Low Battery. 2) Cable wiring between control box and operator arm ... accessory device GATE STOPS Gate starts to run, then stops and does not reverse. GATE OPENS BUT DOES NOT CLOSE ...
• Page 45
  ...Board Control Box & Cover with Gasket Control Board Bracket Reset Switch Antenna Battery ... (XLM Control Box) QTY 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 8 8 22 3 3 7 7 1 1 4 4 6 6 5 5 GATE OPERATOR ARM 2 2 ITEM 1 2 3 4 PART # 41ASWG-... Hardware Bag Complete with: Gate bracket, post bracket, Pull-to-Open bracket and ...
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  ...AZ 85706 WARRANTY POLICY LIFTMASTER TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The Chamberlain Group, Inc....you call. Please include a brief description of the problem and a dated proof-of-purchase receipt ...REPLACED UNIT, OR REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY PROBLEMS WITH, OR RELATING...
• Page 47
  ... Remote Control Includes visor clip. OPEN : 29-NP712 7 AH/12 Vdc Gate Access System Battery: The gate access system battery is a replacement battery for the operator. The model LA400 ... homeowner to operate gate by entering a password on a specially designed keypad. To order visit www.liftmaster....
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  TEMPLATE FOR POST BRACKET MOUNTING 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 01-19244H © 2010, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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