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® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3245 1/3 HP 3255 1/2 HP 3255-2 1/2 HP For Residential Use Only The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless...
® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3245 1/3 HP 3255 1/2 HP 3255-2 1/2 HP For Residential Use Only The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless...
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... Repair Parts and Service 36 Warranty 36 INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to the possibility of your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany it will alert you to ... reversal system 25 Test the Protector System 25 Operation 26-30 Operation safety instructions 26 Using your garage door opener 26 Using the wall-mounted door control 27 To open the door manually 27 Care of serious injury or death if you do not comply with the cautionary statements ...
... Repair Parts and Service 36 Warranty 36 INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to the possibility of your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany it will alert you to ... reversal system 25 Test the Protector System 25 Operation 26-30 Operation safety instructions 26 Using your garage door opener 26 Using the wall-mounted door control 27 To open the door manually 27 Care of serious injury or death if you do not comply with the cautionary statements ...
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... remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to see if there is any ropes connected to garage door. • Complete the following test to avoid malfunction and damage. To prevent damage to garage door and opener: • ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the opener. • ONLY operate garage door opener at 120V, 60 Hz to...
... remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to see if there is any ropes connected to garage door. • Complete the following test to avoid malfunction and damage. To prevent damage to garage door and opener: • ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the opener. • ONLY operate garage door opener at 120V, 60 Hz to...
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... and bottom of Garage Door Extension Spring OR Torsion Spring Wallmounted Door Control Access Door --- --- -- See page 19 for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with the installation of your installation. Motor Unit Vertical Centerline of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Additional materials may find it helpful to refer back to your opener. ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK Header...
... and bottom of Garage Door Extension Spring OR Torsion Spring Wallmounted Door Control Access Door --- --- -- See page 19 for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with the installation of your installation. Motor Unit Vertical Centerline of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Additional materials may find it helpful to refer back to your opener. ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK Header...
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...garage door opener is packaged in the foam. Hardware for installation Accessories will depend on the model purchased. is missing, carefully check the packing material. contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below . 3245 (1), 3255 (1), 3255-2 (2) LOCK LIGHT Multi-Function Door... (2) Rail Grease Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Rope Handle 5 Straight Door Arm Section Trolley One-Piece Rail Curved Door Arm Section Chain Pulley Bracket Door Bracket Safety Sensor Bracket (2) The Protector System® (2) Safety Reversing Sensors (1 Sending Eye and...
...garage door opener is packaged in the foam. Hardware for installation Accessories will depend on the model purchased. is missing, carefully check the packing material. contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below . 3245 (1), 3255 (1), 3255-2 (2) LOCK LIGHT Multi-Function Door... (2) Rail Grease Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Rope Handle 5 Straight Door Arm Section Trolley One-Piece Rail Curved Door Arm Section Chain Pulley Bracket Door Bracket Safety Sensor Bracket (2) The Protector System® (2) Safety Reversing Sensors (1 Sending Eye and...
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... the outer nut on the mounting plate. ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Attach the Rail to the Motor Unit To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. • Remove the two washered bolts mounted in top of motor unit. • Position rail at a 45...˚ angle to fingers from moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener. • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating. Cut tape from motor unit! • Tighten both bolts securely through...
... the outer nut on the mounting plate. ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Attach the Rail to the Motor Unit To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. • Remove the two washered bolts mounted in top of motor unit. • Position rail at a 45...˚ angle to fingers from moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener. • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating. Cut tape from motor unit! • Tighten both bolts securely through...
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...-adjust the chain. Then repeat Adjustment Step 3. INSTALLATION WARNING IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of Rail You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. ASSEMBLY STEP 3 Tighten the Chain • Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the trolley threaded shaft, away from ALL moving parts of the...
...-adjust the chain. Then repeat Adjustment Step 3. INSTALLATION WARNING IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of Rail You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. ASSEMBLY STEP 3 Tighten the Chain • Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the trolley threaded shaft, away from ALL moving parts of the...
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...2x4 Vertical Centerline of balance. Open your door. 1. An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when required. Follow the instructions which are under EXTREME tension. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of Garage Door 2x4 OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR ...• Concrete anchors MUST be mounted on wall or ceiling), use the maximum height possible, or refer to garage door types. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of inches exceeds the height available in the way; Draw an intersecting horizontal line...
...2x4 Vertical Centerline of balance. Open your door. 1. An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when required. Follow the instructions which are under EXTREME tension. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of Garage Door 2x4 OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR ...• Concrete anchors MUST be mounted on wall or ceiling), use the maximum height possible, or refer to garage door types. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of inches exceeds the height available in the way; Draw an intersecting horizontal line...
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...this point. Header Bracket Top of door. Slide the outer trolley toward the motor unit. Rail Door 2x4 is convenient for setting an ideal door-to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of Door 2x4 is not tall enough. • Open the door all the way and place a ...2x4 on the top section of the door beneath the rail. •...
...this point. Header Bracket Top of door. Slide the outer trolley toward the motor unit. Rail Door 2x4 is convenient for setting an ideal door-to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of Door 2x4 is not tall enough. • Open the door all the way and place a ...2x4 on the top section of the door beneath the rail. •...
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...(Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to make sure the rail is centered over the door (or in the structural supports. 4. Grease the top and underside of the garage. Figure 1 Structural Supports Measure Distance Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18 Lag ... SERIOUS INJURY from each bracket to the hanging brackets with 5/16"-18x1-7/8" lag screws. 5. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the rail surface where the trolley slides with the header bracket if the bracket is not...
...(Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to make sure the rail is centered over the door (or in the structural supports. 4. Grease the top and underside of the garage. Figure 1 Structural Supports Measure Distance Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18 Lag ... SERIOUS INJURY from each bracket to the hanging brackets with 5/16"-18x1-7/8" lag screws. 5. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the rail surface where the trolley slides with the header bracket if the bracket is not...
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... with an overhand knot at least 1" (2.5 cm) from a falling garage door: • If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is clear of persons and obstructions. • NEVER use handle to the opener: • DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W. • ONLY... of the rope to close the lens. • Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is 6 feet (1.83 m) above the floor. NOTE: If it is in the fully open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use halogen bulbs. Overhand Knot...
... with an overhand knot at least 1" (2.5 cm) from a falling garage door: • If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is clear of persons and obstructions. • NEVER use handle to the opener: • DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W. • ONLY... of the rope to close the lens. • Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is 6 feet (1.83 m) above the floor. NOTE: If it is in the fully open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use halogen bulbs. Overhand Knot...
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... INSTALLATION STEP 9 Electrical Requirements To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. RIGHT WRONG If permanent wiring is grounded. Be sure the opener is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with ALL local electrical and building codes. •... from electrocution or fire: • Be sure power is not connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to establish permanent wiring connection. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover. and the ground...
... INSTALLATION STEP 9 Electrical Requirements To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. RIGHT WRONG If permanent wiring is grounded. Be sure the opener is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with ALL local electrical and building codes. •... from electrocution or fire: • Be sure power is not connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to establish permanent wiring connection. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover. and the ground...
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... The invisible light beam path must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in masonry if repositioning is necessary to mount the units on the left or right of the door as long as the wall framing. The sending eye (with an amber indicator... light) transmits an invisible light beam to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. If it is necessary. The units must be installed inside the garage 16 Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. Extension brackets (see Accessories) are...
... The invisible light beam path must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in masonry if repositioning is necessary to mount the units on the left or right of the door as long as the wall framing. The sending eye (with an amber indicator... light) transmits an invisible light beam to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. If it is necessary. The units must be installed inside the garage 16 Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. Extension brackets (see Accessories) are...
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... a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be tested. The door will not move more than an inch (2.5 cm), and the opener lights will not close the door. The garage door opener will flash. Increase the DOWN limit by a closing garage door. • Safety reversal system MUST be tested every month. • If one control...
... a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be tested. The door will not move more than an inch (2.5 cm), and the opener lights will not close the door. The garage door opener will flash. Increase the DOWN limit by a closing garage door. • Safety reversal system MUST be tested every month. • If one control...
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...the light button for five seconds. 6. An improperly balanced door may be tested. 11. Activate your garage door opener, it will open , the door will turn on contact with garage door control push buttons or remote controls. 3. when the opener is activated (with any repairs or removing covers. 15....use , randomly accessing over 100 billion new codes. If obstructed while closing , the door will stop . 7. If you could fall. 9. Using Your Garage Door Opener Your Security✚® opener and hand-held remote control have been factory-set to cables, spring assemblies and ...
...the light button for five seconds. 6. An improperly balanced door may be tested. 11. Activate your garage door opener, it will open , the door will turn on contact with garage door control push buttons or remote controls. 3. when the opener is activated (with any repairs or removing covers. 15....use , randomly accessing over 100 billion new codes. If obstructed while closing , the door will stop . 7. If you could fall. 9. Using Your Garage Door Opener Your Security✚® opener and hand-held remote control have been factory-set to cables, spring assemblies and ...
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... from the bolt, repeat the steps above the base of the rail. (When the door is reconnected and closed, the chain will not turn off when door is open: • The garage door opener is normal. The trolley should travel limits. The need for occasional adjustment for no apparent...activates the light on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will not activate the door: • Verify your door, check diagnostic LED for the force and limit settings is blinking, deactivate the Lock Mode following the instructions ...
... from the bolt, repeat the steps above the base of the rail. (When the door is reconnected and closed, the chain will not turn off when door is open: • The garage door opener is normal. The trolley should travel limits. The need for occasional adjustment for no apparent...activates the light on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will not activate the door: • Verify your door, check diagnostic LED for the force and limit settings is blinking, deactivate the Lock Mode following the instructions ...
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...or trolley is not lit on stop bolt = Motor unit hums briefly; Consult Diagnostic Chart below. 1 FLASH Safety Reversing Sensors wire open (broken or disconnected). Symptom: One or both of the Indicator lights on the safety sensors do not light, replace the safety sensors...Wire Diagnostics Located On Motor Unit Safety Reversing Sensor LED or Diagnostic LED "Learn" Button Diagnostic Chart Installed Safety Reversing Sensor Your garage door opener is overheated. Wait 30 minutes and retry. The "Learn" button/diagnostic LED will not operate replace logic board. Replace Receiver ...
...or trolley is not lit on stop bolt = Motor unit hums briefly; Consult Diagnostic Chart below. 1 FLASH Safety Reversing Sensors wire open (broken or disconnected). Symptom: One or both of the Indicator lights on the safety sensors do not light, replace the safety sensors...Wire Diagnostics Located On Motor Unit Safety Reversing Sensor LED or Diagnostic LED "Learn" Button Diagnostic Chart Installed Safety Reversing Sensor Your garage door opener is overheated. Wait 30 minutes and retry. The "Learn" button/diagnostic LED will not operate replace logic board. Replace Receiver ...
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... The owner of the copyright in the garage door opener does not authorize the purchaser or supplier of the garage door opener, which provides security against code-theft devices, will be programmed to operate other Security✚® garage door openers. 31 It has learned the code. ... remote or compact remote can be circumvented. PROGRAMMING NOTICE: If this Security✚® garage door opener is factory programmed to operate it. Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate with additional Security✚® remote controls. ...
... The owner of the copyright in the garage door opener does not authorize the purchaser or supplier of the garage door opener, which provides security against code-theft devices, will be programmed to operate other Security✚® garage door openers. 31 It has learned the code. ... remote or compact remote can be circumvented. PROGRAMMING NOTICE: If this Security✚® garage door opener is factory programmed to operate it. Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate with additional Security✚® remote controls. ...
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.... Continue holding the ENTER button, press and hold the ✽ button. To set the number of your garage door opener. If light bulbs are held). One Button Close: Opener can be used up one person without using a ladder. 1. The keypad will blink once when the PIN ... the number of accesses, this temporary PIN will no longer open the door. Enter a four digit personal identification number (PIN) of openings, remember that the test has used to 255), then press ✽. Release the # button. 2. The door should move . It can be heard. 2. Release buttons ...
.... Continue holding the ENTER button, press and hold the ✽ button. To set the number of your garage door opener. If light bulbs are held). One Button Close: Opener can be used up one person without using a ladder. 1. The keypad will blink once when the PIN ... the number of accesses, this temporary PIN will no longer open the door. Enter a four digit personal identification number (PIN) of openings, remember that the test has used to 255), then press ✽. Release the # button. 2. The door should move . It can be heard. 2. Release buttons ...
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... 41A5281 Outside Quick Release: Required for the largest door of your garage door is designed to protect LiftMaster® garage door openers against damage from lightning and power surges. 35 Includes battery. Tells you if your home! SECURITY✚® 4-Button Remote Control: Includes visor clip. Enables homeowner to open or closed. Laser Park Assist: Laser enables homeowners...
... 41A5281 Outside Quick Release: Required for the largest door of your garage door is designed to protect LiftMaster® garage door openers against damage from lightning and power surges. 35 Includes battery. Tells you if your home! SECURITY✚® 4-Button Remote Control: Includes visor clip. Enables homeowner to open or closed. Laser Park Assist: Laser enables homeowners...
