LED Bulb and Socket Replacement

LED Bulb & Socket Replacement For Chain & Belt Operators

Replacing LED Light bulb part 39178A.S or Light Socket 39179A.S

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These instructions are written assuming that you will have ample room around Opener to perform this repair. Some rare instances will require removal of the unit from it’s mounting hardware and repair made on a bench or floor. Refer to your Owners Manual or Installation Poster for proper assembly and carefully read and understand all warnings and cautions pertaining to your unit.

Tools required: Standard common screwdriver and/or 5/16” nutdriver.

NOTE: Rail not shown, rail removal is NOT necessary for this repair.
CLOSE DOOR PRIOR TO REPAIR.

  1. Remove power from operator.
  2. Unplug battery Backup (BBU) from top of opener head (if applicable).
  3. Press down on upper tabs to remove lens.
  4. Turn LED bulb as shown 1/4 turn to remove LED light bulb. Replace if needed by inserting pins into socket and rotating bulb 1/4 turn counter clockwise until it locks in place. FIG-1 & 2
Figure 1 and 2
IF REPLACING LED LIGHT SOCKET(S):
  1. Remove LED bulbs as shown above.
  2. Using a 5/16” nut driver or common screw driver, remove the 2 opener cover screws and remove opener cover. FIG-3
  3. Note the location/position and disconnect light socket harness adapter from main control board. FIG-4
  4. Unplug harness adapter from LED light socket harnesses (2). FIG-5
  5. Press in on tab and push LED light socket out of chassis. FIG-6/7
  6. Install LED light socket(s) from outside of chassis in. Snap into place. FIG-7
  7. Install LED light socket harnesses into adapter. FIG-5
  8. Plug adapter into main control board reverse of step 7. (See connector detail below).
  9. Install cover, LED bulbs, and lens cover in reverse order.
  10. Reapply power to operator. Plug battery backup (BBU) into top of opener (if applicable)
  11. Test opener.