Liftmaster LA400 Residential DC Linear Gate Operator User Manual

LA400 & LA400-SMEDIUM DUTY SWING GATE OPERATORO W N E R ' S M A N U A LSerial # Primary ArmSerial # Secondary ArmSerial # Control BoxInstal

9INSTALLATION » OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATIONMoving Gate Can CauseInjury or DeathKEEP CLEAR! Gate may move at anytime without prior warning.Do not

10DUAL GATEEarth Ground Installation (Optional)AntennaHingeWarning SignPost BracketGate BracketGate 1Operator CableControl Box with BatteriesPVC Condu

Gate MUST be level. Gate and gate post MUST be plumb. Remove ANY/ALL wheels from the bottom of gate.Gate MUST NOT hit or drag across ground.Gate MUST

12INSTALLATION » MANUAL RELEASE + DETERMINE POSITION OF THE PULL-TO-OPEN BRACKET + DETERMINE POSITION OF THE "OPTIONAL" PUSH-TO-OPEN BRACKET

13INSTALLATION » ASSEMBLE GATE POST BRACKET (PULL-TO-OPEN) + ATTACH BRACKETS TO GATE OPERATORAll the illustrations on the following pages display a ty

14INSTALLATION » DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION + MEASURING AND MARKING FOR THE GATE BRACKETDETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATIONThe gate post bracket assembly can

151POSITION GATE OPERATOR ON GATENOTE: The post bracket assembly can be mounted several places on the gate post. Refer to page 11 for mounting options

216TEST GATE TRAVELNOTE: If gate does not open and close completely adjust the position of the gate bracket and mark new mounting holes.Ensure that th

17SECURE GATE BRACKET TO GATEThe gate operator (arm) must be level.Some installations may require additional reinforcement be installed on the gate. S

18Knock OutsKnock OutsKnock OutsKnock OutsMOUNT THE CONTROL BOXThe control box MUST be mounted within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the gate operator. Mount the c

IMPORTANT NOTE• BEFORE attempting to install, operate or maintain the operator, you must read and fully understand this manual and follow all safety

19INSTALLATION » STANDARD CONTROL BOXINSTALL THE CONTROL BOARDNOTE: Make sure the battery leads are on the left side of the control box and not pinche

INSTALLATION » LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX (XLM)MOUNT THE CONTROL BOX (XLM)The control box MUST be mounted within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the gate operator. Mou

INSTALLATION » LARGE METAL CONTROL BOX (XLM)21WIRINGSelect the knock out in the bottom of the control box based on the application requirements. Depen

Moving Gate Can CauseInjury or DeathKEEP CLEAR! Gate may move at anytime without prior warning.Do not let children operate the gate orplay in the gate

Z9Z8BI-PARTDELAYOFF MAXBIPARTDELAY23SET THE BIPART DELAY (MODEL LA400-S ONLY)In some dual gate installations, one gate will need to open first and clo

24CONNECT THE GATE OPERATOR (GATE 2) TO THE CONTROL BOX (MODEL LA400-S ONLY)Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies. Tren

25JUNCTION BOXThe following items are required to complete the junction box installation:• 4 x 4 Junction Box with 3/4" NPT threaded port holes•

Watertight Connector NutWatertight Connector NutOperator CableExtension CableTerminal BlockBrownExtension CableOperator CableGreenWhiteYellowBlueRedBr

27WIRING » CONNECT TRANSFORMER TO CONTROL BOARDOffOffOnOnOnOffOffOffOnOffOffLA400MainRoomEug. Dept.Manu. 1 RmMain Dept.Manu. 2 RmAir (1)ConditionerAir

28EARTH GROUND ROD INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)NOTE: For proper operation, do not connect the earth ground rod to the green screw on the outlet plate.Insta

2CLASS I – RESIDENTIAL VEHICULAR GATE OPERATORA vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a home of one to four single family dwellings,

29ADJUSTMENT » SET DIP SWITCHOFFOFFSINGLENONOONONDUAL MODENCNC1 2 3 4 5ON1 2 3 4 5ONOFFOFFSINGLENONOONONDUAL MODENCNCS1SAVEMAGLOCKMODE

30When gate is in the desired closed position, press the LEARN LIMITS button.When gate is in the desired position, press the LEARN LIMITS button again

31NOTES:• The gate with the longer travel span (opening) must be set as the primary gate (GATE 1).• If one gate is overlapping the other, the gate

32Press the GATE 1 left button to open the right operator.SETCLOSEDIAGNOSTICGATE 1FORCEGATE 2SETCLOSELIMITLELIMITSWhen the SET CLOSE LIMITS LED blinks

Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing gate.• T

K5 LEARN XMITTER R134TO ADD OR REPROGRAM A REMOTE CONTROL (NOT PROVIDED)Press LEARN XMITTER button and release (LED will light up).Press the remote co

OFFOFF EDGE NOONMAGLOCKONOFFMAGLOCKOFFONONDUALNCNCOFFOFFSINGLENONO1 2 3 4 5ON1 2 3 4 5ON1 2 3 4 5ON1 2 3 4 5ON1 2

CONTROL INPUTS OPEN SINGLE BUTTON RESET STOP COM COM COM COM MMM MMM CONTROL INPUTS OPEN SINGLE BUT T O N RESET S T O P POWER CONTROL INPUTSWIRE STOP

FREQPRESENCERELAY 2SENSFREQMADE IN USAC2S8LOOPINPUTSSHADOWINTERRUPTGRLDCOMLOOPINPUTSBATT 1BATT 2A 32VSHADOW LOOP INPUT TERMINAL AND COMMONThis input p

PHOTOELECTRIC CONTROLSZ22 R91 CLOSE EDGE R94 R92 R93 L1 R1 R2 Z1 K5 Ø14GPØ89ØE Ø14LGØ89ØE Ø14SKØ89ØE K6 K2 F3 10A 32V D1Ø OPEN EDGE/ PHO T O OPEN PHO

3SAFETY » SAFETY INSTALLATION INFORMATION 1. Vehicular gate systems provide convenience and security. Gate systems are comprised of many component

39RESET BUTTON The reset button is located on the outside of the control box and serves several functions. PROGRAMMING LIMITS RESET If a mistake is

40OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE » MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCENOTES:• Severe or high cycle usage will require more frequent maintenance checks.• Inspection an

Z22 R91 CLOSEEDGER94 R92 R93 L1 R1 R2 Z1 K5 Ø14GPØ89ØE Ø14LGØ89ØE Ø14SKØ89ØE K6 K2 F3 10A 32V D1Ø OPEN EDGE/PHOTOOPENPHOTOCLOSEPHOTOJ18 R227 R2Ø7 Z2 Ø

42TROUBLESHOOTING » WIRING DIAGRAM + DIAGNOSTIC CODESTo protect against fire and electrocution:• DISCONNECT power and battery BEFORE installing or se

43TROUBLESHOOTING » TROUBLESHOOTING CHART OPERATOR IS DEADNo LED lights are on.OPERATOR DOES NOT RUNOperator does not respond to any commands.MOTOR DO

123444ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 K001A6039 Control Board 1 2 K75-15480 Control Box & Cover with Gasket 1 3 K75-30764 Control Bo

45REPAIR PARTS » HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTSHOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTSOUR LARGE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONSPANS AMERICAFOR INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION

46To order visit www.liftmaster.comACCESSORIES 1-Button Station:Steel enclosure wired station will allow for a Open, Close, Stop command of the gate.3

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4SAFETY » GATE CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION1.1 Gates shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions given for the appropriate gate type listed,

5SAFETY » IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONINSTALLATIONTo prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH; one or more non-contact sensors shall be located where the risk

6SAFETY » IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.• NEVER let children operate or play with gate controls. Keep the remote co

7INTRODUCTION » OPERATOR SPECIFICATIONS + CARTON INVENTORYCARTON INVENTORYOPERATOR SPECIFICATIONSCarton inventory is based on a Single Operator. For P

8INTRODUCTION » ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION + TOOLS NEEDEDADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION PERMANENT FASTENERS FOR WARNING SIGN E