Set the tension, Installation, Installation assembly step 5 – Chamberlain WHISPER DRIVE HD900D User Manual

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INSTALLATION

ASSEMBLY STEP 5

Set the Tension

• Insert a screwdriver tip into one of the nut ring slots and brace

it firmly against the trolley.

• Place a 7/16" open end wrench on the square end. Rotate the

nut about 1/4 turn until the spring releases and snaps the nut
ring against the trolley.

This sets the spring to optimum belt tension.

You have now finished assembling your garage door opener.
Please read the following warnings before proceeding to the
installation section.

Nut Ring

Nut Ring

Trolley

Nut Ring Slot

Square End

Square
End

AFTER RELEASE

1-1/4"

(3.18 cm)

BEFORE

1"

(2.5 cm)

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Install garage door opener ONLY on properly balanced and

lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced door may
not reverse when required and could result in SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.

3. ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other

hardware MUST be made by a trained door systems
technician BEFORE installing opener.

4. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to

garage door BEFORE installing opener to avoid
entanglement.

5. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.1 m) or more above

floor.

6. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.8 m) above floor.
7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until

instructed to do so.

8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while

installing or servicing opener. They could be caught in
garage door or opener mechanisms.

9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:

• within sight of the garage door.

• out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet

(1.5 m).

• away from ALL moving parts of the door.

10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage

door control.

11. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in plain view

on inside of garage door.

12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal

system. Door MUST reverse on contact with a 1-1/2"
(3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor.

13. To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH from

electrocution, disconnect ALL electric and battery power
BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.

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