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MODEL 1703EML - THE CHAMBERLAIN ARM™
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To be used in conjunction with the
Chamberlain Garage Door Operator Owner’s Manual
Models: ML700, ML750, ML850
Before you begin, please read this entire instruction manual.
One-Piece Canopy Door
(vertically tracked)
One-Piece Door with Dual Track
(vertical and horizontal)
For use only with one-piece canopy and dual track
doors as illustrated above. Do not use this door arm
with sectional doors, fully retractable doors or canopy
doors with jamb hardware.
Review all safety warnings on Page
one of your garage door operator
owner’s manual. Ensure that the door
and all its operating gear is in good
condition and works easily when it is
manually operated.
Lubricate all garage door working parts before installing
the door arm. Ensure that the timber or metal garage door
frame on both sides and above the door is in good and
sound condition and is securely fixed to the main
structure of the garage. If there is any doubt, consult a
professional garage door installer. (See the Yellow Pages
under Garage Doors)
The Chamberlain Arm™
Do not run the operator until installation is complete.
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Representative Locking Mechanism
FIGURE 6
1
3
CAUTION
To prevent damage to garage door and operator: Ensure that
turning the outside handle will not actuate ANY of the locking
mechanisms supplied with the door.
5
2
4
•
Remove all door latching mechanisms (Figure 3), and
secure any locking bars in the open position.
6
1
FIGURE 3
1
•
•
Disengage the outer trolley from the inner trolley by
pulling down the manual release rope and handle
(Figure 6).
3
4
Connect and secure the extension arm to outer trolley
with the clevis pin and ring fastener provided with the
garage door operator.
1. Trolley
2. Clevis ring
3. Bolt
4. Extension Arm
6
5. Trolley disengage lever
6. Manual release
5
FIGURE 4
1. Spring
4. Canopy Door
2. Latch
5. Inside of Canopy Door
3. Door Plate
6. Remove inside Door
Handle
•
•
Remove inside door handle but leave the barrel in
place in door (Figure 4).
Ensure that turning the outside handle will not actuate
ANY of locking mechanism supplied with the door.
Failure to do so will result in serious damage to your
door and operator. This is not covered by the
Manufacturer’s Warranty.
1
FIGURE 5
2
•. Unbolt the extension arm from the door arm (Figure 5).
1. Connection Arm
2. Canopy Door Arm
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•
Position the template horizontally to match up the
centerlines of the header bracket and the template.
Refer to Figure 8 or Figure 9, depending on your door
style.
Template
The template is provided for use with two different types
of doors. Position and mark holes as directed below,
based on your requirements.
To check, place the extension arm on the trolley into
the slot on the template. The extension arm should be
straight and in line with the garage door operator rail.
Template
2
1
1
Note: The door arm should extend about 13mm (1/2”)
over the top of the door (Figure 10 or Figure 11). If
not, check template and hole positions.
FIGURE 7
3
1. Tab
3. Slot for Extension Arm
Alignment Test
•
Select and mark the (2) template holes which will allow
the mounting screws the best possible support in the
door, (preferable hole locations into the door’s main
bracing) as shown in Figures 10/11. If possible, use
additional screws.
2. Centerline of Template
Door without a Lip
1
FIGURE 8
The garage door may require additional bracing to
provide suitable support.
2
3
FIGURE 10
1
2
3
4
5
4
5
•
•
Bend back tabs on the template (Figure 7).
6
Rest the bottom of the tabs on the top of the door as
shown in Figure 8 (door without a lip). This provides
proper vertical replacement of holes.
2
FIGURE 11
3
1
4
Door with a Lip
FIGURE 9
5
1
7
8
5
3
6
6
1. Top of Canopy Door
without Lip
4. Screws
5. Use additional screws if
possible
2. 13mm (1/2”)
3. Top of Door Arm
6. Door Arm
•
For a door with a lip, as shown in Figure 9, do not
bend back the tabs on the template. Instead, position
the horizontal dotted line at the top of the lip. This
provides proper vertical placement of the holes.
1. Centerline of Header
Bracket
5. Extension Arm
6. Canopy Door with Lip
2. Tab
7. Top of Template for
Door with Lip
3. Template
4. Canopy Door without
Lip
8. Top of Door with Lip
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Attach the door arm with proper hardware provided
(Figure 12).
Door Arm Installation
CAUTION
Note: Whenever possible, use the nuts and bolts
supplied (A).
To prevent damage to garage door, do NOT drill through the
entire door.
For metal or metal-braced doors, use self-tapping
screws supplied (B). For timber or timber-braced doors,
use wood screws supplied (C).
•
With a 4.5mm (3/16") bit, drill two holes, 25mm (1")
deep.
•
Before tightening the screws, align the door arm so it
is vertical. Use a level to assist. The tighten the screws.
FIGURE 12
3
A
B
C
7
2
4
8
5
6
5
A
B
C
1
1
5
1
1
1
7
1
3
2
A
B
1. Bolt
1. Metal or Metal-Braced
2. Lock Washer
3. Nut
C
1. Exterior of Door
2. Nut
5. Door Arm
1. Timber or Timber-
Braced
6. Self-trapping screw
7. Timber support
8. Lag screw
3. Lock Washer
4. Bolt
2
FIGURE 13
1
Connecting the Extension Arm
5
3
4
1. Select the two bottom holes in the door arm that will
allow the screws to go into a cross bracing support of
the door (Figure 13). Door may REQUIRE
ADDITIONAL bracing to provide suitable support.
2. Mark and drill two 4.5mm (3/16") holes. Use the proper
screws provided.
6
7
The centerline of the garage door opener and the
centerline of the door arm should match to prevent
binding of the arm in operation.
11
8
3. Recheck and if not aligned, correct.
4. With the door fully closed, slide outer trolley (with
extension arm connected), against door arm. Line up
the extension arm and insert into slot in door arm
(Figure 14).
10
9
Note: Do not move the door arm to meet the extension
arm—move the extension arm to meet the angle of the
door arm.
5. Insert the two mounting bolts provided into holes as far
apart as possible and tighten (Figure 15).
1. Header Wall
2. Rail Assembly
3. Door Spring
7. Door Arm
8. Centerline of Door Arm
9. Cross Bracing
4. Header Bracket
10. Mounting Screw
6. Cut off the shipping cable tie to release the
mechanism (Figure 14 and Figure 15).
5. Centerline of Header
Bracket
11. Door Arm must be
vertical (use level)
6. Canopy Door
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Garage door with lintel in line with the
garage door
Garage door with inward protruding
lintel
max.225
1. To install the Chamberlain Door
FIGURE 14
Arm at inward protruding lintel
situations the door arm must be
mounted in a different way.
1
2. Cut down the door arm
supplied with your garage door
operner (275mm).
275
2
3
3. Mount the cut down door arm
to the trolley as shown. Do not
use the slotted arm supplied
with the Chamberlain Door
Arm.
1. Trolley
3. Canopy Door Arm
2. Connection Arm
4. Take the curved door arm
supplied with the Garage Door
Opener and fit all as shown
together. If you disconnect the
trolley you can move it easily
in any position for the
Release the trolley and slide the connection arm into the slot
of the door arm.
Do not move the door arm. Leave in upright position.
FIGURE 15
installation. Use M8 screws
with lock nuts (not supplied).
2
6
5
5. Tighten the screws fully and
back them off again 1/2 turn.
3
2
3
3
4
1. Trolley
5. Screw 5/16” - 18 x 7/8”
6. Nut
Open the garage door slowly and carefully by hand.
Watch the movement of the door arm. If the Chamberlain
Door Arm hits the rail before the garage door is fully
open, the angle of the arms must change. Close the
garage door and use another hole to change the angle of
the system. Try again until the Chamberlain Door Arm
does not hit the rail anymore. In some cases raising the
operator head is quicker.
2. Connection Arm
3. Canopy Door Arm
4. Shipping cable tie
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Initial Operation:
The Chamberlain Arm™ has been designed so that, when used
with a Chamberlain manufactured operator, the door will open to
a fully horizontal position (Figure 16).
5
1
4
3
6
2
14
9
7
8
Note: The door may be designed in such a way that it does not
open to the full horizontal. Adjust the UP limit so that the door
stops at a slightly downward angle when open.
15
10
11
12
13
Note: If safety reversing sensors (Protector System) must be
installed, please refer to your owner´s manual before
proceeding to Setting the limits and learning the force:
FIGURE 16
Setting the limits and learning the force:
When returning to your Owner’s Manual, adjust the trolley travel
limits as follows:
1. Header wall
10. Operator
2. Header bracket
3. Garage door opener rail
4. Ceiling
11. Garage door opener
manual release
1. With the inner and outer trolley sections still disconnected,
manually open your door to the horizontal position. Make a
mark on the rail where the end of trolley nearest to the
operator stops.
12. Chamberlain Arm™
13. Garage door track
5. Garage door opener
hanging brackets
14. Garage door, should be
horizontal in fully open
position
2. Manually close the door and mark the rail where the end of
the trolley nearest the door stops.
6. Trolley
7. Extension arm
8. Garage door
9. Garage door spring
3. With the inner and outer trolley sections still disconnected,
activate the operator and adjust the limits following the
owners manual of the garage door opener, until the inner
trolley stops on the marks you made. For models ML700,
ML750, ML850 please read section #15, setting limits
manually as found in the HAVING A PROBLEM section in
your owner’s manual. While setting the door limits manually,
leave door and operator disconnected at all times.
15. Use limit adjustment of
garage door opener to
level the garage door
WARNING
4. Reconnect the inner and outer trolley sections so the door is
connected to the operator.
Do not attempt to adjust the spring. Call a local
garage door installing professional.
5. Force must be learned after completion of the limit settings.
For models ML700, ML750, ML850 please read section #26.
The Protector System™ (a safety reversing sensor
accessory) must be installed, if the Chamberlain
Arm is used (model 770E).
6. Run the operator again to ensure the door is opening and
closing correctly.
Continue with the instructions in your Owner’s Manual.
Having a problem?
1. Pull the manual release handle to disengage the trolley.
2. Lift the door about halfway. Release the door. It should stay in
place, supported entirely by its springs.
3. Raise and lower the door to see if there is any binding or
sticking. If your garage door binds, sticks or is out of balance,
call a professional garage door service engineer.
Note: Lubricate the inside and outside of the rail.
Note: In some cases you may find the door will not open fully
until the force has been set.
Note: In rare installations, the canopy door may touch the
operator rail when closing. This is NOT the fault of the operator
or arm. If this occurs:
1. Manually check the operation of the canopy door to ensure
that it is closing easily. The door must have a slight drop at
the start of closing.
2. If the door is not running easily, check that the side wires are
not catching or binding on the wire guides. Move the guides
until the wires run free.
3. Raise the operator head by about 50mm (2”) vertically so
there is a slight downward angle on the rail.
4. The door spring may be over tensioned.
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