Chamberlain 2580 1/2 HP User Manual

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Having a Problem? (Continued)

6. The garage door opens and closes by itself:

• Be sure that all remote control push buttons are

off.

• Remove the bell wire from the door control

terminals and operate from the remote only. If this
solves the problem, the door control is faulty
(replace), or there is an intermittent short on the
wire between the door control and the motor unit.

• Clear memory and re-program all remote controls.

7. The door doesn't open completely:

• Is something obstructing the door? Is it out of

balance, or are the springs broken? Remove the
obstruction or repair the door.

• If the door is in good working order but now

doesn't open all the way, increase the up force.
See Adjustment Step 2.

• If the door opens at least 5 feet, the travel limits

may need to be increased. One turn equals 2
inches of travel. See Adjustment Step 1.

Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is
complete.

8. The door stops but doesn't close completely:

• Review the travel limits adjustment procedures on

page 24.

Repeat the safety reverse test after any adjustment
of door arm length, close force or down limit.

9. The door opens but won't close:

• If the opener lights blink, check the safety

reversing sensor. See Installation Step 10.

• If the opener lights don’t blink and it is a new

installation, check the down force. See Adjustment
Step 2
. For an existing installation, see below.

Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment
is complete.

10. The door reverses for no apparent reason and

opener lights don’t blink:

• Is something obstructing the door? Pull the

emergency release handle. Operate the door
manually. If it is unbalanced or binding, call a
trained door systems technician.

• Clear any ice or snow from the garage floor area

where the door closes.

• Review Adjustment Step 2.

• If door reverses in the fully closed position,

decrease the travel limits (Adjustment Step 1).

Repeat safety reverse test after adjustments to force
or travel limits. The need for occasional adjustment
of the force and limit settings is normal. Weather
conditions in particular can affect door travel.

11. The door reverses for no apparent reason and

opener lights blink for 5 seconds after
reversing:

• Check the safety reversing sensor. Remove any

obstruction or align the receiving eye. See
Installation Step 10.

12. The opener lights don't turn on:

• Replace the light bulbs (100 watts maximum). Use

a standard neck garage door opener bulb if regular
bulb burns out.

13. The opener lights don't turn off:

• Is the Light feature on? Turn it off.

14. The opener strains or maximum force is

needed to operate door:

• The door may be out of balance or the springs

may be broken. Close the door and use the
emergency release handle to disconnect the
trolley. Open and close the door manually. A
properly balanced door will stay in any point of
travel while being supported entirely by its springs.
If it does not, disconnect the opener and call a
trained door systems technician. Do not increase
the force to operate the opener.

15. The opener motor hums briefly, then won't

work:

• The garage door springs may be broken. See

above.

• If the problem occurs on the first operation of the

opener, door may be locked. Disable the door lock.

Repeat the safety reverse test after the adjustment is
complete.

16. The opener won't operate due to power

failure:

• Use the emergency release handle to disconnect

the trolley. The door can be opened and closed
manually. When power is restored, press the Door
Control push bar and trolley will automatically
reconnect (unless trolley is in lockout position.)
See page 28.

• The Outside Quick Release accessory (for use on

garages with no service door) disconnects the
trolley from outside the garage in case of power
failure.

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