LiftMaster LA400UL Installation Manual
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- LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 1
model is intended for use in Class I, II, and III vehicular swing gate applications. • Visit LiftMaster.com to locate a professional installing dealer in your area. • This gate operator is compatible with myQ® and Security+ 2.0® accessories. Access installation and technical support guides or - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 2
Diagnostic Codes Table 35 Control Board LEDs 37 Troubleshooting Chart 38 APPENDIX 41 Bracket Types 41 Step 10 Solar Panels 42 Limit Setup with a Remote Control 46 REPAIR PARTS 47 Standard Control Box 47 Gate Operator Arm 47 WIRING DIAGRAM 48 Standard Control Box 48 ACCESSORIES - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 3
AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. l NEVER let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote control away from children. l ALWAYS keep people and objects away from the gate. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING GATE. l Test the gate operator monthly. The gate MUST reverse on contact - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 4
closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Swinging gates shall not open into public access areas. 7. The gate must be properly installed and work freely in both directions prior to the installation of the gate operator. 8. Permanently mounted access controls intended for users to activate, must be - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 5
not to create an entrapment area between the gate and the supporting gate is detached from the supporting hardware. structure or other fixed object when the gate moves toward the fully open position, subject to the provisions in 3.1.1.1 and 3.1.1.2 1.3 Gates shall have smooth bottom edges, with - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 6
" (2) Optional Accessories Push-to-Open Bracket (Model 50-19503) If your application requires the gate to be pushed open, a push-to-open bracket is required, see Accessories. Expansion Board (Model K1D8387-1CC) Large Metal Control Box for Solar Applications (Model XLSOLARCONTUL) Required for solar - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 7
up to 2 close entrapment protection devices and 1 open entrapment protection device. Expansion board - up to 3 entrapment protection devices configurable to either close or open direction and up to 4 edge sensors using wireless edge sensor kit model LMWEKITU. *Travel time and range are affected by - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 8
stay open when vehicles are obstructing the gate path. Suggested for vehicles 14 feet (4.27 m) or longer. Vehicle loops are not required but are recommended. Before installing your Access Control Device(s) be sure to complete a site survey and determine the best device for your site needs. Safety - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 9
expose the bottom of operator to water. l DO NOT install on uphill or downhill gates. l DO NOT install on ANY pedestrian passageways, doorways, or gates. l DO NOT over-bend the operator cable. Doing this will cause the wires to eventually break. l DO NOT weld the crossbar on just a few pickets, or - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 10
release lever and turn it 180° counterclockwise. 2. Turn the release lever 180° counterclockwise. The operator is now in manual mode. 3. Assemble gate post bracket by placing pull-to-open bracket on top of post bracket. 4. Insert the bolt through both brackets and secure with washer, lock washer and - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 11
greater than 4" (10.2 cm) entrapment protection for this area is required. Template Method 1. Close the gate. 2. Place the template (provided on the back page of this manual) under the center of the gate hinge point. 3. Use a screwdriver or dowel rod to temporarily mark the location in front of the - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 12
and post bracket and secure with washer, lock washer and nut. Test Gate Travel NOTE: If gate does not open and close completely adjust the position of the gate bracket and mark new mounting holes. 1. Manually open and close the gate. 2. Ensure that the operator does not bind against the pull-to - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 13
reinforcement be installed on the gate. 1. Drill holes in gate (or reinforcement, if necessary) that are large enough for the gate bracket mounting hardware. 2. Secure the gate operator to the gate using hardware (not provided). 3. Manually move the gate to verify that it opens and closes fully. 13 - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 14
Step 5 Install the Control Box Standard Control Box The control box MUST be mounted within 5 feet (1.52 m) of the gate operator. Mount the control box as high as possible for best radio reception. Make sure the control box is level. 1. Remove the screws and open the control box. 2. Select the - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 15
box MUST be mounted within 5 feet (1.52 m) of the gate operator. Mount the control box as high as possible for best radio reception. Make sure the control box is level. Wall or Column Mount 1. Open the control box. The control box door may be removed by opening the door 90°. Lift the door from the - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 16
nut onto the operator cable. 5. Connect the operator cable wires to the connector according to the colored label on the connector (white to white, red to red, etc.). 6. Plug the connector into the GATE 1 terminal on the control board as shown. 7. Tighten the connector nut. If installing one - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 17
wired and wireless communication simultaneously. Wired dual gate applications will have a longer battery standby time than wireless applications. Wireless dual gates will require the installation of two control will light. 4. Press and release the OPEN test button to assign this operator as network - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 18
bury the extension cable. Use PVC conduit to prevent damage to cables. 2. Open the junction box by removing screws (4) and set aside. 3. Select holes Connect the wires from extension cable to the operator cable with wire nuts (strip wires and twist like colored wires together). 9. Put wires inside - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 19
white, red to red, etc.). 6. Plug the connector into the GATE 2 terminal on the control board as shown. 7. Tighten the connector nut. Set the bipart delay (single control box): Occasionally in dual gate installations, one gate will need to open first and close second. This would happen if there was - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 20
the open and close gate cycles. l LiftMaster monitored external entrapment protection devices MUST be used with LiftMaster operators to meet UL325 requirements, see Accessories. l Test ALL entrapment protection devices after completing installation of the operator. For testing instructions, refer - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 21
devices may be wired to the expansion board. Control Board CLOSES EYES/INTERRUPT (2 Terminals) The CLOSE EYES/INTERRUPT input is for photoelectric sensor entrapment protection for the close direction. When an obstruction is sensed during gate closing the gate will open to the full open position and - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 22
green wire to the earth ground rod wire using a wire nut. 5. Connect the white wire to NEUTRAL using a wire nut. 6. Connect the black wire to HOT using a wire nut. 7. Replace the junction box cover. Ensure the wires are not pinched. 8. Plug the J15 plug into the control board. The control board will - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 23
where the gate will stop in the open and close position. The electronic controls sense the amount of force required to open and close the gate. The force is adjusted automatically when you program the limits but should be fine tuned using the REVERSAL FORCE dial on the control board (refer to - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 24
mode.* 7. Cycle the gate open and close using the TEST BUTTONS. This automatically sets the force. 8. For dual gates set the Gate switch to the 2 exit limit setting mode. * Dual Gates ONLY: When the limits are set on the secondary gate first the control board will not exit the limit setting mode - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 25
DIAL on the control board is used for fine tuning the force where wind or environmental changes may affect the gate travel. The Open and close the gate with the TEST BUTTONS, ensuring that the gate is stopping at the proper open and close limit positions. 2. Place an object between the open gate - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 26
Single button as OPEN only Program a single button on the remote control for open only. The Timer-to-Close can be set to close the gate. 1. Press and energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 27
by the LiftMaster Internet Gateway app will be either "open" or "closed". The gate operator can then be controlled through the LiftMaster Internet Gateway only be programmed to ONE gate operator (see the KPW5/KPW250 manual for complete programming instructions). The Constant Pressure Override - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 28
button control, or CLOSE command on the control board prior to the TTC expiring will close the gate. The TTC is reset by any signals from the open controls, gate (OPEN, STOP and CLOSE). 10 STATUS LEDs: The STATUS LEDs indicate the status of the operator. See Status LED Chart in the Troubleshooting - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 29
Operator is in manual mode and the gate can be opened and closed manually. The lock relay gate is in open position to disable the Timer-to-Close. The gate will stay in the open position. To restart the Timer-to-Close either press the reset button or activate the gate with a programmed remote control - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 30
button will open the gate. During the open cycle another activation of the remote control will stop the gate and the next activation of the remote control will close the gate. When the gate is in the open position, activation of the remote control button will close the gate. If the remote control is - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 31
exit probe, telephone entry, external exit loop detector, or any device that would command the gate to open. l Opens a closing gate and holds open an open gate, if maintained, pauses Timer-to-Close at OPEN limit. SHADOW (2 Terminals) This input is used for external shadow loop detector when loop is - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 32
to motor activation and during motor run. Relay is off when motor is off. Miscellaneous wiring Single button control (SBC) (2 Terminals) Gate command sequence - Open, Stop, Close, Stop,... Soft open (maintained switch does not override external safeties and does not reset alarm condition). Fire - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 33
off AC power to the control board and DOES NOT turn off battery power. ALWAYS disconnect the batteries to service the operator. DESCRIPTION TASK CHECK AT LEAST ONCE EVERY Entrapment Protection Devices Warning Signs Manual Release Gate Accessories Electrical Mounting Hardware Operator Batteries - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 34
power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or servicing operator. For continued protection against fire: l Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. Diagnostic Codes NOTE: When cycling or disconnecting power (ac/dc) to the control board, it is recommended that you unplug the J15 plug - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 35
device connections. This swing gate operator will operate only after installation of a minimum of one external safety device in either the open or close direction. Check wired input on main control board; check for alignment or obstruction. Check wired input on expansion board; check for alignment - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 36
, no action required. If an obstruction did NOT occur, check inputs and wiring. IF an obstruction occurred, no action required. If an obstruction did NOT occur, check alignment, inputs, and wiring on main control board IF an obstruction occurred, no action required. If an obstruction did NOT occur - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 37
TROUBLESHOOTING Control Board LEDs INPUT POWER BATT CHARGING TIMER STATUS LEDS OFF FASTEST BLINK (8 The timer is canceled blinks per second) GATE MOVING OFF ON MEDIUM BLINK (1 blink per second) The gate is stopped The gate is opening or closing Operator is in E1 (single entrapment) FASTEST - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 38
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Chart SYMPTOM Operator does not run and diagnostic display not on. Control board powers up, but motor does not run. Arm moves, but cannot set correct limits. POSSIBLE CAUSES a. No power to control board b. Open fuse c. If on battery power only, low or dead - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 39
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Gate opens, but will not close with transmitter or Timer-to-Close. Gate closes, but will not open. Exit loop activation does not cause gate to open. Interrupt loop does not cause gate to stop and reverse. Shadow loop does not keep gate at open limit. Obstruction in gate's - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 40
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Expansion board function not controlling gate. Maglock not working correctly. POSSIBLE CAUSES a. Defective main board to expansionboard wiring b. Incorrect input wiring to expansion board c. Defective expansion board or defective main board a. Maglock wired incorrectly - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 41
Bracket Types Pull-to-Open APPENDIX Push-to-Open 41 - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 42
Model A12330SGLPK) l Solar Battery Harness (Model K94-37236) l Battery Tray (Model K10-36183) 7AH Battery Requirements: l Standard Control Box for Solar Applications (Model require additional solar panels. Solar powered gate operator installations are not supported in northern climates due to cold - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 43
APPENDIX Solar usage guide Typical System Standby Battery Current Consumption (mA) System voltage Main board with no radios programmed One or more LiftMaster® remote controls programmed myQ® device or wireless dual gate programmed Expansion board Per loop detector LOOPDETLM (up to 3 loop detectors - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 44
sits lower in the sky. Installation Solar panel(s) MUST be installed facing south. Use a compass to determine direction. Below are general instructions for installing the solar panel(s). Your installation may vary slightly depending on the solar panel purchased. 1. Position the mounting bracket on - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 45
APPENDIX Wire the Batteries Solar panel applications require the Solar Harness Kit model K94-37236 (see Accessories). Wire the solar panels 45 - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 46
CLOSE button on the remote control again to set the close limit. 8. Cycle the gate open and close. This automatically sets the force. When limits are set properly the operator will automatically exit limit setting mode. Refer to the Adjustment section and follow the instructions for Fine Tune the - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 47
-36541 Antenna LA400CONTUL Standard Plastic Control Box with Control Board K74-30941 ATC Fuse Kit Includes 20 Amp (1), 15 Amp (2) GATE OPERATOR ARM ITEM PART NUMBER -0119 Release Key K77-19130 Hardware Bag Complete with: Gate bracket, post bracket, pull-to-open bracket and hardware 47 - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 48
Standard Control Box WIRING DIAGRAM To protect against fire and electrocution: l DISCONNECT power (AC or solar and battery) BEFORE installing or servicing operator. For continued protection against fire: l Replace ONLY with fuse of same type and rating. 48 - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 49
monitored edge (82 ft. roll) Model L50 Large profile ends kit (10 pair) Model L50E Small profile monitored edge (82 ft. roll) Model S50 Small profile ends kit (10 pair) Model S50E Remote controls LiftMaster offers a variety of LiftMaster remote controls to satisfy your application needs. Single - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 50
loop detector Low power. Conveniently plugs into existing control board. Model LOOPDETLM Loop Detector Low power loop detectors mounted and wired separately inside control box. LiftMaster low power accessory. Model LD7LP Expansion board Additional programming features including external loops, plug - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 51
this product. Then send this product, pre-paid and insured, to our service center for warranty repair. You will be advised of shipping instructions when you call. Please include a brief description of the problem and a dated proof-of purchase receipt with any product returned for warranty repair - LiftMaster LA400UL | Installation Manual - Page 52
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