Battery Backup - Chamberlain B353 Guide De L'utilisateur

Operation

Battery Backup

Models B970 970C B1381 B1381C B373 Only
To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons:
Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.
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Use ONLY Chamberlain part # G4228 for replacement battery.
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DO NOT dispose of battery in fire. Battery may explode. Check with local codes for disposal instructions.
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ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing the battery or working around the battery compartment.
For battery installation, see Electrical and Wiring step 16
in the Installation Manual
The battery backup allows access in and out of your garage, even when the power is out. The battery does not have to be fully charged to
operate the garage door opener. When the garage door opener is operating on battery power, it will run slower and the battery status LED
will glow solid orange, a beep will sound approximately every 2 seconds. The following features are unavailable when operating on
battery power:
Garage Door Opener Lights
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Unattended close devices and features (e.g. myQ
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Charge the Battery
The battery charges when the garage door opener is plugged into an electrical outlet and requires 24 hours to fully charge. A fully charged
battery supplies power to the garage door opener for 1 to 2 days of normal operation during an electrical power outage. The battery will
last approximately 1 to 2 years with normal usage. To obtain maximum battery life and prevent damage, disconnect the battery when the
garage door opener is unplugged for an extended period of time, such as in a summer or winter home.
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App and Timer-to-Close)
Battery status LED
GREEN LED: All systems are normal.
A solid green LED light indicates the battery is fully charged.
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A flashing green LED indicates the battery is being charged.
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ORANGE LED: The garage door opener has lost power and is in battery backup mode.
A solid orange LED with beep, sounding approximately every 2 seconds, indicates the garage door opener is operating on
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battery power.
A flashing orange LED with beep, sounding every 30 seconds, indicates the battery is low.
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RED LED: The garage door opener's 12V battery needs to be replaced.
A solid red LED with beep, sounding every 30 seconds, indicates the 12V battery will no longer hold a charge and needs to
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be replaced. Please call for replacement battery to allow your system to operate during a power outage.
Test the Battery
Depending on the power level, the battery may need to charge before performing the test. The garage door opener must be unplugged to
test the battery.
1. Open and close the door using the remote control or door control. While the motor is on, the battery status LED will either
glow solid orange indicating opener is operating on battery power or will flash indicating low battery power. NOTE: The
garage door opener may run slower if the battery is not fully charged.
2. Plug in the garage door opener. Verify the battery status LED is flashing green, indicating the battery is charging.
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Battery
Status LED