RJO101 Wall Mount Garage Opener
Product Information
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bearing Plate | Acts as a support for the torsion bar. The bearing plate is typically located above the garage door. |
| Door Seal | The door seal is located at the bottom of the door and helps to keep outdoor elements from entering the garage. |
| Drum | Drums are round, grooved spools on the torsion bar that keep door cables orderly. |
| Extension Springs | Extension springs are NOT compatible with this opener. Extension springs are typically mounted along the horizontal section of the track and extend from the front of the door opening to the back hang. The springs are intended to make a door lighter so you can easily open and close the door by hand. |
| High-Lift Sectional Door | A type of garage door constructed with multiple panels that slide along a track inside the garage. The track runs vertically up the wall beyond the top of the door opening several inches before encountering the curve in the track. The extended distance above the top of the garage door determines the amount of a high lift. |
| The Protector System | The Protector System is composed of a set of sensors and transmitters that act as a safety measure to prevent personal injury or property damage caused by a closing garage door. See also: Safety Reversing Sensor. |
| Roller | Small wheels that allow the door to move up and down the track. |
| Safety Reversing Sensor | The safety reversing sensors are a set of sensor eyes that detect obstructions in the path of the garage door. If an obstruction is found, the sensors tell the door to reverse direction. |
| Torsion Springs | A torsion spring is a type of spring that counterbalances the garage door. The torsion spring is located above the door on the torsion bar. The springs are intended to make a door lighter so you can easily open and close the door by hand. Consult a trained door systems technician if you need the springs adjusted or replaced. |
| Torsion Bar | A torsion bar is a horizontal metal bar mounted above the garage door. The torsion springs are located on the torsion bar. Most torsion bars are hollow, but some are solid. Some solid torsion bars may have a groove called a keyway that runs the length of the bar. |
Product Usage Instructions
Before purchasing and installing the Chamberlain Wall Mount
Garage Opener, please ensure that you meet the following
requirements for safe installation and operation:
- An electric outlet must be accessible within a 6-foot (1.83 m)
diameter of the installation area for the opener. The outlet must
be 120 VAC/60 Hz ONLY. Contact a qualified electrician if you need
an outlet installed. - Your garage door should be a sectional garage door with a
thickness of 1/4 inch (6 mm) to ensure proper functioning of the
safety reversal system. - Make sure you have a torsion bar and torsion springs installed
above the garage door. The torsion bar should have a bearing plate
that supports it, and the torsion springs should be in good
condition. - Check the drums and any previous opener installed on your
garage door. They should meet the requirements specified in the
manual.
If any of the above requirements are not met, it is recommended
to contact a trained door systems technician for assistance or
consider installing a different model of opener.
Note: This opener is designed for use with sectional doors and
may not be compatible with extension springs or high-lift sectional
doors.
For further assistance or if you need to adjust or replace the
torsion springs, consult a trained door systems technician.
Additionally, you have the option to purchase an LED Light
separately to brighten your entire garage.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
READ FIRST
Before purchasing, please check your garage for the following specific features to ensure safe installation and operation of the Chamberlain Wall Mount Garage Opener. The unique space-saving design of the Garage Opener makes it a smart solution for most garages. IIMPORTANT! If you DO NOT meet all the requirements, contact a trained door systems technician.
POWER
An electric outlet must be accessible within a 6-foot (1.83 m) diameter of the installation area for the opener. The outlet must be 120 VAC/60 Hz ONLY. Contact a qualified electrician if you need an outlet installed.
SECTIONAL GARAGE DOOR
· Standard sectional door up to 14 feet (4.3 m) high. · Sectional high-lift door (up to 54 inches [137.2 cm] of high lift). · Doors up to 18 ft. (5.5 m) wide. · Doors up to 180 sq. ft. (16.7 sq. m). · Any gap between the floor and the bottom of the door must not exceed
1/4 inch (6 mm). Otherwise, the safety reversal system may not work properly.
TORSION BAR AND TORSION SPRINGS
· Torsion bar is 1 inch (2.5 cm) in diameter. · Torsion bar must extend at least 1-1/2 inches (3.81 cm) past the bearing plate
and be free of damage. · Distance between ceiling and center of torsion bar is 3 inches (7.6 cm) or more. · Distance between garage wall that the torsion bar is mounted on and center of
torsion bar is 2-1/2 inches (6.4 cm) or more. · A minimum of 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) between the side garage wall (or obstruction)
and the end of the torsion bar.
DRUMS AND PREVIOUS OPENER
· Drums have a diameter of 46 inches (1015 cm). · 3- to 3.9-inch (7.6 cm to 9.9 cm) drums may be used on doors up to 430 lbs.
(195.4 kg). · Previously installed garage door opener has been removed completely.
ALL the requirements listed above MUST be met. If your door does not meet these criteria, you must install a different model of opener. If your torsion bar, power source and/or drums do not meet the requirements, please contact a trained door systems technician.
WARNING To reduce the risk of injury to persons, ONLY enable Timer-to-Close and myQ®
remote operation features when operator is installed on a sectional door.
Chamberlain® Wall Mount Garage Opener RJO101
LED Light to brighten your entire garage (sold separately).
Chamberlain® Wall Mount Garage Opener RJO101
GLOSSARY
Term
Definition
Bearing Plate Acts as a support for the torsion bar. The bearing plate is typically located above the garage door.
Door Seal
The door seal is located at the bottom of the door and helps to keep outdoor elements from entering the garage.
Drum
Drums are round, grooved spools on the torsion bar that keep door cables orderly.
Extension Springs
Extension springs are NOT compatible with this opener. Extension springs are typically mounted along the horizontal section of the track and extend from the front of the door opening to the back hang. The springs are intended to make a door lighter so you can easily open and close the door by hand.
High-Lift Sectional Door
A type of garage door constructed with multiple panels that slide along a track inside the garage. The track runs vertically up the wall beyond the top of the door opening several inches before encountering the curve in the track. The extended distance above the top of the garage door determines the amount of a high lift.
Protector System®
The Protector System is composed of a set of sensors and transmitters that act as a safety measure to prevent personal injury or property damage caused by a closing garage door. See also: Safety Reversing Sensor.
Roller
Small wheels that allow the door to move up and down the track.
Safety Reversing
Sensor
The safety reversing sensors are a set of sensor eyes that detect obstructions in the path of the garage door. If an obstruction is found, the sensors tell the door to reverse direction.
Torsion Springs
A torsion spring is a type of spring that counterbalances the garage door. The torsion spring is located above the door on the torsion bar. The springs are intended to make a door lighter so you can easily open and close the door by hand. Consult a trained door systems technician if you need the springs adjusted or replaced.
Torsion Bar
A torsion bar is a horizontal metal bar mounted above the garage door. The torsion springs are located on the torsion bar. Most torsion bars are hollow, but some are solid. Some solid torsion bars may have a groove called a keyway that runs the length of the bar.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Drill
5/32″, 3/16″, 5/16″ and 3/4″ Drill Bits
Tape Measure Screwdriver
Pliers Pencil
Wire Cutters Wire Strippers
Stepladder
Claw Hammer
3/8″ Open End Wrench
Needle Nose Pliers
1/4″, 5/16″ and 3/8″ Sockets and Wrench with 6″ Extension
Level
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