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CHALLENGER AC9000 SERIES
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I N S TA L L AT I O N A N D O W N E R S M A N U A L
As of date of manufacture,
meets all ANSI/UL 325
Safety Requirements for
Vehicular Garage Door
Operators
CHALLENGER AC9000 SERIES
Residential Vehicular Garage Door Operator
MODEL NUMBERS AC9300, AC9500, and ACJ9500



READ THIS MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE
CAREFULLY BEFORE
CAREFULLY BEFORE
CAREFULLY BEFORE
INSTALLATION OR USE
INSTALLATION OR USE
INSTALLATION OR USE
INSTALLATION OR USE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Serial #:
Date Installed:
Your Dealer:

INSTALLER: Place this manual in the plastic envelope provided and permanently
attach to the wall near the pushbutton.
BY
110060
110044 2
Product Features ................................................... 3

Component Identification/Tools Required ........... 4
Section A: Assembly Instructions ....................... 5
Section B: Important Installation Instructions .... 6
Section C: Installing the Operator ....................... 7
Identify Your Door Type .................................... 7
Mounting the Front Bracket .............................. 8
Mounting the Power Head ................................. 9
Door Bracket Installation .................................. 9
Door Arm Installation ...................................... 10
Connecting Electrical Power .......................... 11
The Convenience Lamp .................................. 11
Section D: Control & Auxiliary Equipment ......... 12
Standard Wall Button Installation ................... 12
Safe Finish Photosystem Installation ......... 13
Radio Control Installation ............................... 13
Section E: Operation & Adjustments .................. 15
Important Safety Instructions ........................ 15
Turning on the Power ...................................... 15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
READ THESE STATEMENTS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS CLOSELY.

The Warning and Caution boxes throughout this manual are there to protect you and
your equipment. Pay close attention to these boxes as you follow the manual.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

Indicates a MECHANICAL
hazard of INJURY OR
DEATH. Gives instructions
to avoid the hazard.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION

Indicates a MECHANICAL hazard
of DAMAGE to your door, door
operator, or equipment. Gives
instructions to avoid the hazard.
Indicates an ELECTRICAL
hazard of INJURY OR
DEATH. Gives instructions
to avoid the hazard.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING

Indicates an ELECTRICAL hazard
of DAMAGE to your door, door
operator, or equipment. Gives
instructions to avoid the hazard.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION

Basic Operating Parameters ...........................15
How To Activate The Opener ...........................15
How the Door Moves When Activated ............16
How the Light Works ......................................16
How To Operate The Door Manually ...............16
Adjustments .....................................................17
Opening Travel Adjustments ...........................17
Open & Closing Force Adjustment .................17
Setting The Close Limit ...................................18
Obstruction Sensing Adjustment ....................18
Testing The Obstruction Sensing ...................18
Photoelectric Obstruction Test .......................19
Positive Mechanical Lock Adjustment ...........19
Resetting The Travel Timer Adjustment .........19
Safe Finish Wiring Diagram .................................20
Maintenance Schedule .........................................20
Installation Checklist ............................................21
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................22
Parts Breakdown and Listing ..............................23
Warranty Information ..........................................24 3
110044
PRODUCT FEATURES
The purpose

of this booklet is to provide assembly,
installation and operation information concerning the
Challenger AC9000 Series (Models AC9300, AC9500, and
ACJ9500) Residential Garage Door Openers and related
Accessory Products.
NOTICE
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION
MANUAL BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD
COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLATION OR
OPERATION IS ATTEMPTED.
NOTICE
THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CANNOT
COVER ALL POSSIBLE CONDITIONS AND
SITUATIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR DURING ITS
USE. IT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD THAT
COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION MUST BE
EXERCISED BY THE PERSON(S) INSTALLING,
MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE
EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED HEREIN. DO NOT
USE THIS EQUIPMENT FOR ANY OTHER THAN
ITS INTENDED PURPOSE - OPERATING
OVERHEAD GARAGE DOORS.



STANDARD FEATURES:

Safe Finish Photosystem:
An invisible infrared beam of
light guards the door opening and reverses a downward moving
door if the beam is broken by a stationary or moving object.
The AC9000 Series motor control circuitry constantly monitors
the Safe Finish Photosystem for proper operation.
Manual Release:
A pull cord allows separation of the drive
mechanism and manual operation of the door when desired, as
in the event of a power failure. (Page 16)

Automatic Reconnection:
Once power is restored, or
automatic operation of the door is again desired, initiating
operation in the normal manner (Push Button, Radio Control,
etc.) will effect automatic reconnection of the Manual Release
Mechanism. (Page 16)
Alternating Action Operation
: The mechanical wall
pushbutton functions in an Open/Stop/Close/Stop mode in
normal operation. (Page 16)
Sensing System:
A built-in sensing system detects
obstructions during door operation. If in the downward
(close) travel mode, the Opener will sense an obstruction
and reverse the direction of the door. In the open mode,
the Opener will stop. Since all doors are different, the
Sensing System has independent adjustments for
customizing the level of force required for the normal
opening and closing of specified doors. ( Page 18)

Close Limit Switch:
In winter months it's common
for small pieces of ice or packed snow to be trapped
under the door. Ground swelling can also effect the
close limit setting of the Opener. The AC9000 Series
Close Limit Switch overrides the Sensing System during
the last one inch of closing travel and prevents the door
from reversing if it encounters an obstruction at this
point.
Constant Contact To Close:
For utmost safety and
security, the standard operation mode requires constant
contact on the mechanical Push Button to close the door
if the Safe Finish Photosystem becomes misaligned
or if there is an irregularity in the wiring to the device.
In this mode of operation, a Radio Transmitter cannot be
used to close the door. (Page 19)

OPTIONAL FEATURES:

Digital Radio Controls:
The AC9000 Series
Openers covered in this Manual can be fitted with
Allstars optional Radio Controls. Up to 19,683 private
codes can be easily selected without use of tools.
(Page
Z
14)
Super Station Deluxe Wall Push Button:
A
feature-packed accessory unit, the Deluxe Wall Station
allows access to all of the Opener's functions. Open/
Close button permits full control of the doors operation.
The Opener's built-in light can be turned on or off
independent of door operation. A Security Switch
allows the Opener to be deactivated for extended periods
of time. (Page 12)
Keyless Entry System:
A tamper resistant outdoor
keypad, the optional Keyless Entry System permits entry
to the garage without use of key or radio transmitter.
Easily programmable, it accommodates four separate
access codes of 4 digits. Lighted Buttons enhance
nighttime use.
BY 4
OPENER
HARDWARE
BAG
STEPLADDER
TAPE MEASURE
WOOD
BLOCK
HAMMER
HACKSAW
1/2 OPEN END
WRENCH
SOCKET WRENCH
3/8 SOCKET
7/16 SOCKET
LEVEL
DRILL
DRILL & BITS
SCREW DRIVER
SMALL SCREW DRIVER
(1/8 HEAD)
SAFE FINISH HARDWARE
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
TOOLS REQUIRED
WALL PUSHBUTTON
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Child can be pinned under automatic garage
door. Death or serious injury can result.
Never let child walk or run under moving door.
Never let child use door opener controls.
Always keep moving door in sight.
If person is pinned, push control button or use
emergency release.
Test door opener monthly:
Refer to your owners manual
Place one-inch object (or 2x4 laid flat) on floor.
If door fails to reverse on contact, adjust opener.
I
f opener still fails to reverse door, repair or replace opener.
WAR NI NG
PUSHBUTTON
WARNING LABEL
SAFE FINISH
SENSOR U
BRACKET
PHOTOSYSTEM
SENSORS
SENSOR L
BRACKET
DOOR ARM
TUBE SECTION
DOOR ARM ROD
WALL
BRACKET
TRANSMITTER
OPTIONAL
POWER HEAD/DRIVE
RAIL ASSEMBLY
DOOR
BRACKET
MANUAL