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LA400 Manual - Page 2
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... Large Metal Control Box (XLM)
WIRING
Connect the Gate Operator (Gate 1) to the Control Box Set the Bipart Delay (Model LA400-S Only) Connect the Gate Operator (Gate 2) to the Control Box (Model LA400-S Only) Junction Box (Model LA400-S Only) Connect Transformer to Control Board Earth Ground Rod Installation (Optional) Connect Batteries
1-6
1 2 3 4 5-6
7-8
7 7 8 8
9-21
9-10 11 11 12 12 12...
LA400 Manual - Page 3
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All UL325 compliant LiftMaster gate operators will accept external...garage or parking area associated therewith.
COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS
III
VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR
A vehicular gate operator (or system) intended for use in a industrial location or building such as gate...open and close directions of gate travel. COMMERCIAL/GENERAL ACCESS VEHICULAR GATE OPERATOR
II
A vehicular gate...
LA400 Manual - Page 6
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... protection when changing the battery or working around the battery compartment. • DO NOT use flooded lead acid battery. • Flooded lead acid batteries will interfere with proper weatherproof...
• ANY maintenance to the operator or in BOTH the open and close gate. • NEVER use only LiftMaster part #K74-30762 for disposal instructions.
ADJUSTMENT
Without a properly ...
LA400 Manual - Page 7
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... THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Pedestrians MUST use only LiftMaster part #K74-30762 for vehicles ONLY. Have a
qualified service person make repairs to adjust and retest the gate operator properly can increase the risk of travel, retest the gate operator.
For continued protection against fire and electrocution: • Disconnect power and battery BEFORE installing or servicing operator.
LA400 Manual - Page 8
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... feet (2.7 m) • Warning Sign (2) • Battery (2) • Plug-in Transformer (1)
LA400-S (SECOND GATE OPERATOR ARM)
• Motor Cable - INTRODUCTION » ...8226; Junction Box - For Primary (Gate 1) and Secondary (Gate 2) installation the carton inventory is doubled except for a 90° opening 4 Minutes -20° C to + 50° C -4° F to -Open Bracket (1) • Hex Bolt ...
LA400 Manual - Page 10
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...HAND GATE
NOTE:...gate is still moving. INSTALLATION » OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION
LEFT-HAND GATE
Warning Sign
Antenna Control Box with Batteries...
Photoelectric Sensors
12 Gauge Wire
PVC Conduit (not provided) to protect the low voltage wire from lawn mowers and string trimmers. Warning Sign
Gate...Batteries
Hinge Post Bracket
Gate...
LA400 Manual - Page 11
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...10 INSTALLATION » OVERVIEW OF TYPICAL INSTALLATION
DUAL GATE
Warning Sign Hinge
Antenna
Post Bracket
Gate Bracket
Gate 1
Control Box with Batteries
Operator Cable
Gate 2
Junction Box Extension Cable Photoelectric Sensors
PVC Conduit (not provided) to reduce the risk of entrapment or obstruction exists at either the opening or closing direction. Photoelectric Sensors
12 Gauge Wire...
LA400 Manual - Page 19
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...Mount the control box as high as possible for best radio reception.
1 Remove screws and open the control box.
1
2 Disconnect the reset button, alarm, and coaxial connector.
3 ... to remove the control board and mounting bracket.
4 Remove the control board.
5 Remove batteries and set aside.
6 Select mounting holes and knock out using a screwdriver and hammer.
... (1.5 m) of the gate operator.
LA400 Manual - Page 22
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...GATE 2
LEARN XMITTER
ON
OFF
LOCK /
BIPA RT DELAY
CLOSE EDGE
OPEN EDGE/ PHOTO
OPEN PHOTO
SET OPEN LIMIT
GATE 1
CLOSE PHOTO
SET CLOSE LIMIT
LEARN LIMITS
FORCE
GATE 2
ON OFF
AUTO OPEN LOW BATT
OFF MAX
SINGLE BUTTON
TIMER TO CLOSE
OPEN... panel may be used to access the wiring.
3 Connect two 7AH batteries, purchased separately. The illustrations show the standard control box, not the...
LA400 Manual - Page 24
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... Bipart Delay to 8 seconds, 0 seconds is being used on the outside of the gate. This gate is the primary gate.
WIRING » SET THE BIPART DELAY (MODEL LA400-S ONLY)
SET THE BIPART DELAY (MODEL LA400-S ONLY)
In some dual gate installations, one gate or if using a
solenoid lock, for the control box, then mount the control box...
LA400 Manual - Page 26
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... (Gate 2)
Junction Box Extension Cable
ConCnoencnetcotorr Nut
6
Nut
CCononnecntoer cNtuot r Nut
Extension ExtCenasibonleCable
25
5
WirWeCotaintgenrhetictgtohrt Connector
4
WCoWCantoneierrntecitngothiregt chttor
Operator OpCeraatbolreCable Knock Out
4 Route operator cable and extension cable through watertight connector nut and watertight connector. WIRING » JUNCTION BOX (MODEL LA400...
LA400 Manual - Page 29
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...(26 Vac, 29 VA or 36 Vdc, 40 VA).
1 Connect the plugs from the batteries to the screw terminal of the control board.
3 Attach earth ground rod wire to the ... 1
USE DEDICATED CIRCUIT
1
BATT 1 BATT 1 Connector
BATT 2 Connector
28 ALARM MAGLOCK
Z1 GATE 1
ACCESSORY POWER
GATE 2 R4
J4
FUSE FUOSPEEN OPEN
D15 C2
MOV2
Control Box
R4 C2 J4
24 VAC/ SOLAR INPUT
Ground Screw
12 Gauge Wire...
LA400 Manual - Page 35
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... board until all remote controls are prohibited, except for changing the code setting or replacing the battery. NOTICE: To comply with FCC and or Industry Canada (IC) rules, adjustment or modifications ... Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Operation is stopping at the OPEN and CLOSE
limits.
3 Test the force by making sure the gate is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may ...
LA400 Manual - Page 38
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... -Close if that feature has been enabled.
Refer to open limit.
37
blue
brown
CLOSE EDGE
OPEN EDGE PHOTO
brown blue brown blue
OPEN PHOTO
brown
blue
brown
blue
CLOSE PHOTO
brown blue Order part number LA400-BOX to this input while the gate is opening gate for connections. CLOSE SAFETY PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR
This input will continue...
LA400 Manual - Page 39
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...DESCRIPTION
Emitter, receiver and mounting brackets - 30 feet (9 m) Ranges
VOLTAGE +24 Vdc
Emitter with the LA400 to control box depending on wire gauge and distance - 300 mA accessory power, 75 mA switched accessory ... NO
DUAL MODE NC EDGE
2 F3
NO
NC PHOTO
S1
K2
DIAGNOSTIC
GATE 1
K1
Q9
SET OPEN
LIMIT
SET CLOSE LIMIT
LEARN LIMITS
R2Ø7
Z2Ø R227
J18 U4
R224 Z22 R92...
LA400 Manual - Page 43
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...OPEN EDGE/PHOTO EYE 4. CLOSE PHOTO EYE 6. 24VDC ACCESSORY OUTPUT 7. TRANSFORMER INPUT 10. MASTER OPERATOR ARM CONNECTION
1 ANTENNA CONNECTION
13. BATTERY INPUT #2 17. DIP SWITCH, S1 18. SECOND GATE... INPUTS, SAFETY/SHADOW 9. FORCE SET 24.
MAGLOCK/SOLENOID OUTPUT 14. MASTER GATE JOG 20. OPEN PHOTO EYE 5. OPERATOR ARM CONNECTION 11. 24VDC ACCESSORY OUTPUT 12. CLOSE EDGE...
LA400 Manual - Page 44
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... stops and does not reverse. MOTOR DOES NOT RUN Relays "click" when radio or SBC signal is given. See Installation section for instructions. Connect batteries.
Operator will resume normal operation once battery voltage reaches 24 V.
GATE OPENS BUT DOES NOT CLOSE
Audible beeps (3 times) when command is given, but the operator does not move.
LA400 Manual - Page 46
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...OR RELATING TO, THE GARAGE DOOR OR GARAGE DOOR HARDWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DOOR SPRINGS, DOOR ROLLERS, DOOR ALIGNMENT OR HINGES. Some...FOR REINSTALLING A REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNIT, OR REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES. ANY SERVICE CALL THAT DETERMINES THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ...CALL OUR TOLL FREE NUMBER
1-800-528-2806
www.liftmaster.com
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS PLEASE SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING ...
LA400 Manual - Page 47
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... cable.
To order visit www.liftmaster.com 46
Fail safe operation keeps gate locked if power is 45 feet (13.7 m) 24 V. Can be released in a small relay type housing so it is a replacement battery for the operator. Commercial Protector System® (Direct Connect): Maximum range is lost. OPEN
LM202
02101
OPEN OPEN
OPEN
370LM
1-Button Station:
Steel...
LA400 Push to Open Addendum Manual - Page 2
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... mark holes in retracted position, clamp bracket to operator. Remove brackets from electrocution, DISCONNECT electrical power to the control board. 9.
Open the control box cover. 3. Replace both batteries. 6. Reconnect power to cross member, using C clamp. With gate open and operator in the vertical center of control box. 10. Secure post bracket assembly to both...
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