Legacy® 850 Garage Door Opener
The Legacy® 850 garage door opener provides power and reliability and is available with optional OHD Anywhere®, battery backup, and integrated LED lighting. The quiet DC motor with a belt or chain drive is a great choice for those looking to get value and reliability without sacrificing features. See the brochure for a full list of features, benefits, and specifications.
Power, Value, and Reliability
Max Door Height: 8’
Max Speed: 7″ per second
Drive Type: Belt or Chain
Battery Backup: Y
Max Door Weight: 500 lbs.
Motor Type: 24V DC
OHD Anywhere: Y
Legacy® 850 Garage Door Opener
Power, Reliability, and Convenience with a Choice of Belt or Chain Drive
Built with design flexibility in mind, choose to have your opener with or without integrated Wi-Fi or battery backup; also, choose between a belt or chain rail to suit your preference
Durable performance with a 24V DC motor that operates most residential sectional doors up to 10′ high and weighing up to 500 lbs.
Quiet DC motor featuring soft start and stop combined with C-channel rail delivers smooth and quiet operation.
The bulb is positioned toward the inside of the garage for light where you need it most.
Optional integrated lighting is available.
Standard Features and Benefits
Optional Integrated OHD Anywhere®: Wi-fi and smartphone control capabilities.
DC motor technology: 24V DC motor operates with variable speed for soft start and stop, providing smooth, quiet operation and less wear and tear on your garage door.
CodeDodger® access security system: Each time the remote control is activated, a new access code is selected from 4.3 billion possible combinations to help prevent piracy of the radio signal that opens your door.
Easy programming: Quick, effortless limit setting for faster installation.
Auto seek frequency range The opener listens for the 315 or 390 MHz frequency emitted by the remote or wireless keypad, allowing reliable operation even in areas with frequency interference.
Self-diagnostic Safe-T-Beam® System: When objects pass through the infrared beam, the door automatically stops closing and then reverses.
C-channel rail: Operator rail designed for strength; conceals rotating belt or chain for better aesthetics.
Light system: Illuminate your garage with built-in lighting positioned toward the inside of the garage. Integrated LED Lighting.
Automobile Convenience Features Compatible with HomeLink® and Car2U® systems. (no external repeater box or bridge needed)
6′ Power Cord** For high ceiling applications
Convenience Options
*OHD Anywhere®: Retrofit Kit: Models 1029/1029B This garage door controller gives you the ability to operate your sectional garage door with a smart device from almost anywhere. You can also check the status of your door and monitor who is using it for added peace of mind and control.
Garage Door Opener LED Bulb: This bulb is designed specifically for garage door openers. It reduces remote interference and uses bright, long-lasting LED technology. The bulb is also vibration—and shatter-resistant.
Digital Wireless Keypad: This illuminated keypad features a flip-up cover and lets you control up to three garage door openers.
Universal Series Products
Compatible with the industry’s most popular garage door openers. Consolidate to a single remote, keypad, or wall console to control additional products from one device.
- Universal 4-Button Remote
- Universal Keypad
- Universal Wireless Wall Console
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Legacy® 850 Garage Door Opener Support Tips
Garage Door Opener Does NOT Run From The Wall Console.
- Turn Sure-Lock™ OFF.
Check the power source.
- Plug a lamp into the outlet used for the powerhead. If the lamp works, the power source is OK.
- If not, check the fuse or circuit breaker.
If power is OK,
- Check connections at powerhead terminals and the wall console.
- Check for reversed, broken, or cut wires. Staples can cut insulation and short wires. Repair or replace.
The Garage Door Opener Runs, But the Door Does Not Move. It works From the Wall Console but not from the Remote.
- Make sure the carriage is engaged with the chain/belt bullet.
- Check to ensure the chain/belt is not broken or OFF its pulley.
- Check all garage door opener remotes.
- Replace garage door opener remote battery with a good one.
- Program garage door remotes to the powerhead.
Garage Door Opener Remote Has Less Than 25 Feet of Operating Range Or No Operation.
- Relocate the garage door opener remote inside the car and /or point remote at the garage door.
- Replace the battery in the garage door opener remote.
- Reposition the garage door opener antenna.
- Eliminate possible competing signals (satellite radio, etc.)
My Garage Door Starts Down, Then STOPS And Goes Back Up.
- Check the door arm position to see if your garage door opener is a NEW installation.
- Check if limits are properly set.
- Check if the Safe-T- Beam® red LED is flashing.
- Check the Safe-T-Beam® system for beam obstruction or misalignment of lenses.
- Check the garage door for binding.
- If the garage door opener will not close due to an operational problem, it can be forced to close by pressing and holding the wall control button until the door is completely closed.
- Check for interference from adjacent Safe-T-Beam® units.
Your Garage Door Starts Up But STOPS Before It Is Completely Open.
- Check if limits are properly set.
- Be sure the garage door, the garage door opener, and the springs are in good condition, properly lubricated, and balanced.
- Check closing, “FORCE” adjustment.
WARNING: If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs, use the locator to hire a local garage door service professional.
NEVER try to repair garage door hardware or springs yourself.
The Garage Door Will Only Run Closed.
- Turn the Sure-Lock™ OFF.
- Check if the limits are properly set.
- Check the garage door balance, condition, and garage door spring.
- Check opening “FORCE” adjustment.
WARNING: If you suspect a problem with the garage door hardware or springs, use the locator to hire a local door service professional.
NEVER try to repair door hardware or springs yourself.
My Garage Door Opener Starts For No Reason.
- The button is stuck on the wall control or remote.
- Was the garage door opener remote lost or stolen? If so, erase all remotes from the powerhead memory and program new remotes.
Your Garage Door Opener Has A Noisy Operation.
- Be sure all door fasteners are tight.
- Be sure the garage door is in good repair, properly lubricated, and balanced.
- Be sure the opener is in good repair.
A Garage Door Opener Runs Slow.
- Check the operating condition of the garage door. The garage door may need professional repair/adjustment.
- Have you installed this garage door opener on a one-piece door? It is not designed to operate a one-piece door.
Smart Garage Door Opener Integrated with OHD Anywhere®
Remotely monitor and control your sectional garage door from almost anywhere with your smart device.* Compatible with most iOS and Android mobile devices.
- Ability to monitor the door position (open or closed) and any change to the position
- Allows multiple user accounts to give others virtual access to your garage door
- Ability to know if an authorized user is operating the door with the OHD Anywhere® app
- Time-based features allow you to schedule door operation
- Maintains access history report for each opener
- The OHD Anywhere® app allows control of multiple OHD Anywhere®
- Wi-Fi-integrated garage door openers
Battery Backup Included
The Overhead Door® Battery Backup unit provides peace of mind by allowing the door to be opened and closed during a limited power outage.
- Several mounting options to choose from for added convenience
- Photo eye sensors with reversing features continue to operate
- Color-coded LEDs show current status (37229R)
California State Law SB-969 requires that all newly installed openers have a battery backup as of 07/01/2019.
To order this opener with battery backup, refer to Model 9120H-B or 9020H-B.
The bill resulted from the 2017 California wildfires that trapped some people in their garages.
Overhead Door Company of Southern California™ Residential Opener Collection
Overhead Door Company of Southern California™, a division of Overhead Door Corporation. We are a full-service garage door company in San Deigo County and have served residents for over 25 years. Whether you’re looking for a new residential or commercial door or need service on your existing door, call us at (858) 547-3600, as we take great pride in our services.
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