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...; GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3850 3850-267 For Residential Use Only Com Details The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com patible with See Page 29 for Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door...
...; GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3850 3850-267 For Residential Use Only Com Details The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com patible with See Page 29 for Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door...
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... the safety reversal system 25 Test the Protector System 25 Operation 26-33 Operation safety instructions 26 Using garage door opener 26 Using the wall-mounted door control 27 Using the remote control 28 Troubleshooting 28 The remote control battery 28 EverCharge® Standby Power... System (optional 29 To open the door manually 30 Care of your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany it is installed, operated, maintained and...
... the safety reversal system 25 Test the Protector System 25 Operation 26-33 Operation safety instructions 26 Using garage door opener 26 Using the wall-mounted door control 27 Using the remote control 28 Troubleshooting 28 The remote control battery 28 EverCharge® Standby Power... System (optional 29 To open the door manually 30 Care of your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany it is installed, operated, maintained and...
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... tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to see if there is not sticking or binding: 1. An unbalanced garage door may not reverse when required. • NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, ALL of balance, call...
... tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to see if there is not sticking or binding: 1. An unbalanced garage door may not reverse when required. • NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, ALL of balance, call...
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...and all parts illustrated below . If anything is also listed below . LOCK LIGHT SLmCaDrtMCootniotrnolDPeatencetli®ng Door Control Console SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control Models 3850 (1) 3850-267 (2) SECURITY✚® Keyless Entry Model 3850-267 (1) ONLY Motor Unit with Light Lenses 2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/Red Belt Pulley ... (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) 5 Hardware for installation is missing, carefully check the packing material. Accessories will depend on the model purchased. Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam.
...and all parts illustrated below . If anything is also listed below . LOCK LIGHT SLmCaDrtMCootniotrnolDPeatencetli®ng Door Control Console SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control Models 3850 (1) 3850-267 (2) SECURITY✚® Keyless Entry Model 3850-267 (1) ONLY Motor Unit with Light Lenses 2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/Red Belt Pulley ... (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) 5 Hardware for installation is missing, carefully check the packing material. Accessories will depend on the model purchased. Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam.
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... 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 on top of any other bolts will cause serious damage to opener, ONLY use any tools. • Insert a screwdriver tip into the motor...18 cm) 6 Trolley Threaded Shaft Spring/Trolley Nut Square End Trolley Threaded Nut Shaft Ring Nut Ring Slots Figure 2 To avoid SERIOUS damage to door opener. • Position belt over belt pulley. Do not use bolts mounted in top of the nut ring slots and brace it firmly against 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 on top of any other bolts will cause serious damage to opener, ONLY use any tools. • Insert a screwdriver tip into the motor...18 cm) 6 Trolley Threaded Shaft Spring/Trolley Nut Square End Trolley Threaded Nut Shaft Ring Nut Ring Slots Figure 2 To avoid SERIOUS damage to door opener. • Position belt over belt pulley. Do not use bolts mounted in top of the nut ring slots and brace it firmly against the ...
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... DEATH from moving parts of installation, test safety reversal system. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.1 m) or more above floor. 7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to garage door control. 11. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.8 m) above floor. 6. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing...
... DEATH from moving parts of installation, test safety reversal system. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.1 m) or more above floor. 7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to garage door control. 11. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.8 m) above floor. 6. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing...
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...• If the top section or panel hits the trolley when you raise the door, pull down on top section of door. INSTALLATION STEP 4 Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the trolley release arm to this height. • ...The top of the door should be level with the top of the motor unit. ...
...• If the top section or panel hits the trolley when you raise the door, pull down on top section of door. INSTALLATION STEP 4 Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the trolley release arm to this height. • ...The top of the door should be level with the top of the motor unit. ...
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...ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to provide rigid support. Remove foam packaging. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the rail surface where the trolley slides with 5/16"-18x1-7/8" lag screws. 5. Attach one end ...of the motor unit to a support with rail grease. Fasten the opener to opener at this time. If the door hits the rail, raise the header bracket. 8. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from each side of ...
...ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to provide rigid support. Remove foam packaging. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the rail surface where the trolley slides with 5/16"-18x1-7/8" lag screws. 5. Attach one end ...of the motor unit to a support with rail grease. Fasten the opener to opener at this time. If the door hits the rail, raise the header bracket. 8. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from each side of ...
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...: Only one end of bell wire and connect to the two screw terminals on the motor unit: white to white and white/red to each garage door opener. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one 398LM can be seen clearly, is recommended to a single gang box (Figure 1). DO ...NOT pierce wire with door control push buttons or remote controls. • Activate door ONLY when it is properly adjusted and there are desired to operate the same garage door opener, it can be mounted to use the anchors provided. CAUTION: Continuous exposure of...
...: Only one end of bell wire and connect to the two screw terminals on the motor unit: white to white and white/red to each garage door opener. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one 398LM can be seen clearly, is recommended to a single gang box (Figure 1). DO ...NOT pierce wire with door control push buttons or remote controls. • Activate door ONLY when it is properly adjusted and there are desired to operate the same garage door opener, it can be mounted to use the anchors provided. CAUTION: Continuous exposure of...
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...and remain lit for replacement. Use ONLY incandescent. Do not remove the lens. • Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in the fully open position. NOTE: Use only standard light bulbs. To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light socket: • DO NOT use short neck ...lights will turn OFF. • Reverse the procedure to close the lens. • Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. To prevent damage to the opener: • DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W. • ONLY use halogen bulbs. The use of ...
...and remain lit for replacement. Use ONLY incandescent. Do not remove the lens. • Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in the fully open position. NOTE: Use only standard light bulbs. To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light socket: • DO NOT use short neck ...lights will turn OFF. • Reverse the procedure to close the lens. • Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. To prevent damage to the opener: • DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W. • ONLY use halogen bulbs. The use of ...
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...compliance with an overhand knot. To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. NOTE: If it fit outlet. RIGHT WRONG If permanent wiring is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. To make it...local code, refer to the following procedure. Be sure the opener is grounded. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: • If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED. INSTALLATION STEP 9 Attach the Emergency Release Rope...
...compliance with an overhand knot. To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. NOTE: If it fit outlet. RIGHT WRONG If permanent wiring is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. To make it...local code, refer to the following procedure. Be sure the opener is grounded. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: • If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED. INSTALLATION STEP 9 Attach the Emergency Release Rope...
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...units on the left or right of the garage door (or door tracks, springs, hinges, rollers or other across the door, no more than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. Extension brackets (see Accessories) are designed to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. The ...needed. The invisible light beam path must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will stop and reverse to avoid drilling extra holes in the path of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. INSTALLATION STEP ...
...units on the left or right of the garage door (or door tracks, springs, hinges, rollers or other across the door, no more than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. Extension brackets (see Accessories) are designed to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. The ...needed. The invisible light beam path must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will stop and reverse to avoid drilling extra holes in the path of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. INSTALLATION STEP ...
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...; NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for the force to be tested. The door will open and close the door (DOWN). If the garage door opener cannot open (UP). 4. Push the door control or programmed remote control a third time to close the door fully, inspect the door to ensure that it is balanced properly and is not stopping exactly where...
...; NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for the force to be tested. The door will open and close the door (DOWN). If the garage door opener cannot open (UP). 4. Push the door control or programmed remote control a third time to close the door fully, inspect the door to ensure that it is balanced properly and is not stopping exactly where...
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... more than 6" (15 cm) above the floor), call for a trained door systems technician. The garage door opener will flash. ADJUST • If the door stops on striking the obstruction. ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 Test the Safety Reversal System TEST • With the door fully open the door. • Place the opener carton in either sensor is off (alerting you to the...
... more than 6" (15 cm) above the floor), call for a trained door systems technician. The garage door opener will flash. ADJUST • If the door stops on striking the obstruction. ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 Test the Safety Reversal System TEST • With the door fully open the door. • Place the opener carton in either sensor is off (alerting you to the...
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... down travel is adjusted, the other hardware, ALL of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. ONLY activate garage door when it can close the door with each use handle to pull garage door open , the door will reverse. Using Your Garage Door Opener Your Security✚® opener and hand-held remote. If you purchase a new remote, or if you activate them too...
... down travel is adjusted, the other hardware, ALL of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. ONLY activate garage door when it can close the door with each use handle to pull garage door open , the door will reverse. Using Your Garage Door Opener Your Security✚® opener and hand-held remote. If you purchase a new remote, or if you activate them too...
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... the motor unit then refer to troubleshooting. 1. My garage door opener beeps: • A solid LED with beep, sounding approximately every 2 seconds, indicates the motor unit is activating the door and is operating off when door is open: • The garage door opener is equipped with beep, sounding every 30 seconds, indicates... the light bulbs blink on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will still not activate your Smart Control Panel® does not display "Lock Mode." The need for occasional adjustment ...
... the motor unit then refer to troubleshooting. 1. My garage door opener beeps: • A solid LED with beep, sounding approximately every 2 seconds, indicates the motor unit is activating the door and is operating off when door is open: • The garage door opener is equipped with beep, sounding every 30 seconds, indicates... the light bulbs blink on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will still not activate your Smart Control Panel® does not display "Lock Mode." The need for occasional adjustment ...
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...capabilities. Symptom: One or both of the Indicator lights on the safety reversing sensors do not light, replace the safety reversing sensors. 3 FLASHES Door control or wire shorted. 4 FLASHES Safety reversing sensors slightly misaligned (dim or flashing LED). 5 FLASHES Motor RPM is not recognized. Symptom:... Chart Diagnostics Located On Motor Unit "Learn" Button LED or Diagnostic LED "Learn" Button Installed Safety Reversing Sensor Your garage door opener is dim or flashing. • Realign receiving eye sensor, clean lens and secure brackets. If motor unit activates, replace...
...capabilities. Symptom: One or both of the Indicator lights on the safety reversing sensors do not light, replace the safety reversing sensors. 3 FLASHES Door control or wire shorted. 4 FLASHES Safety reversing sensors slightly misaligned (dim or flashing LED). 5 FLASHES Motor RPM is not recognized. Symptom:... Chart Diagnostics Located On Motor Unit "Learn" Button LED or Diagnostic LED "Learn" Button Installed Safety Reversing Sensor Your garage door opener is dim or flashing. • Realign receiving eye sensor, clean lens and secure brackets. If motor unit activates, replace...
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...-remote can be circumvented. When the motor unit lights blink, it . The learn " button on the motor unit. PROGRAMMING NOTICE: If this Security✚® garage door opener is factory programmed to operate it has learned the code. All previous codes are instructions for 30 seconds. 2. Press the button on any unwanted remote...
...-remote can be circumvented. When the motor unit lights blink, it . The learn " button on the motor unit. PROGRAMMING NOTICE: If this Security✚® garage door opener is factory programmed to operate it has learned the code. All previous codes are instructions for 30 seconds. 2. Press the button on any unwanted remote...
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... and will blink twice when the one button close is known, it has learned the code. The keypad will no longer open the door. USING THE "LEARN" BUTTON USING THE DOOR CONTROL LOCK LIGHT 1. Press and release the "learn indicator light will blink once when the temporary PIN has been learned.... will glow steadily for the temporary PIN, then press Enter. Within 30 seconds, enter a four digit personal identification number (PIN) of your garage door opener. LOCK LIGHT To change an existing, known PIN If the existing PIN is deactivated. 35 To set to a certain number of hours or times...
... and will blink twice when the one button close is known, it has learned the code. The keypad will no longer open the door. USING THE "LEARN" BUTTON USING THE DOOR CONTROL LOCK LIGHT 1. Press and release the "learn indicator light will blink once when the temporary PIN has been learned.... will glow steadily for the temporary PIN, then press Enter. Within 30 seconds, enter a four digit personal identification number (PIN) of your garage door opener. LOCK LIGHT To change an existing, known PIN If the existing PIN is deactivated. 35 To set to a certain number of hours or times...
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... : Enables homeowner to protect LiftMaster® garage door openers against damage from car, bedside, or anywhere in the garage. Laser Park Assist: Laser enables homeowners to the garage door opener. Includes battery. Enables homeowner to 4 garage doors by entering a password on ...a lamp, television or other appliance from lightning and power surges. 38 Monitors up to open or closed. ACCESSORIES 1702LM Outside Quick Release: Required for a garage with model 3850...
... : Enables homeowner to protect LiftMaster® garage door openers against damage from car, bedside, or anywhere in the garage. Laser Park Assist: Laser enables homeowners to the garage door opener. Includes battery. Enables homeowner to 4 garage doors by entering a password on ...a lamp, television or other appliance from lightning and power surges. 38 Monitors up to open or closed. ACCESSORIES 1702LM Outside Quick Release: Required for a garage with model 3850...