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The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com ® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3265M 1/2 HP 3265M-267 1/2 HP For Residential Use Only 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 the Protector System® is connected and properly aligned. ■ Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation. ■ The model number label is located on the front panel of your opener.
The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com ® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3265M 1/2 HP 3265M-267 1/2 HP For Residential Use Only 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 the Protector System® is connected and properly aligned. ■ Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation. ■ The model number label is located on the front panel of your opener.
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...parts 34 Accessories 35 Repair Parts and Service Back Page Warranty Back Page INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it . Read the warnings carefully. The hazard may come from something ... 7 Determine the header bracket location 8 Install the header bracket 9 Attach the rail to the header bracket 10 Position the opener 10 Hang the opener 11 Install the door control 12 Install the light 13 Attach the emergency release rope and handle 13 Electrical requirements 14 Install the...
...parts 34 Accessories 35 Repair Parts and Service Back Page Warranty Back Page INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it . Read the warnings carefully. The hazard may come from something ... 7 Determine the header bracket location 8 Install the header bracket 9 Attach the rail to the header bracket 10 Position the opener 10 Hang the opener 11 Install the door control 12 Install the light 13 Attach the emergency release rope and handle 13 Electrical requirements 14 Install the...
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... supported entirely by its springs. 2. Sectional Door 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 avoid entanglement. Release the door. Raise and lower the ... remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to avoid malfunction and damage. One-Piece Door Tools needed During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructions will call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks...
... supported entirely by its springs. 2. Sectional Door 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 avoid entanglement. Release the door. Raise and lower the ... remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to avoid malfunction and damage. One-Piece Door Tools needed During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructions will call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks...
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... door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm) Slack in chain tension is normal when garage door is closed . See page 11. You may be required. Survey your opener. Slack in chain tension Header Wall is normal when garage door is closed. Motor Unit Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Extension Spring OR Torsion Spring...
... door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm) Slack in chain tension is normal when garage door is closed . See page 11. You may be required. Survey your opener. Slack in chain tension Header Wall is normal when garage door is closed. Motor Unit Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Extension Spring OR Torsion Spring...
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... Straight Door Arm Section 5 If anything is also listed below . Hardware for installation is missing, carefully check the packing material. Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam.
... Straight Door Arm Section 5 If anything is also listed below . Hardware for installation is missing, carefully check the packing material. Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam.
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... the sprocket. Squeeze the cover slightly and insert the front tab in the top of the opener. USE ONLY THIS TYPE AND SIZE BOLT Washered Bolt 5/16"-18x12" Rail Hole Styrofoam ASSEMBLY ... 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 opener so one hole in rail and motor unit line up. • Thread one of the washered bolts part way...
... the sprocket. Squeeze the cover slightly and insert the front tab in the top of the opener. USE ONLY THIS TYPE AND SIZE BOLT Washered Bolt 5/16"-18x12" Rail Hole Styrofoam ASSEMBLY ... 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 opener so one hole in rail and motor unit line up. • Thread one of the washered bolts part way...
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...inner nut and lock washer down the trolley threaded shaft, away from ALL moving parts of installation, test safety reversal system. This is open, do so. 8. WARNING NOTE: During future maintenance, ALWAYS pull the emergency release handle to disconnect trolley before proceeding to the installation...can result if chain is complete, you may NOT reverse when required and could be made by a trained door systems technician BEFORE installing opener. 4. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.1 m) or more above floor. 7. WARNING To Tighten Inner Nut 1/2" (13 mm) Mid Length of Rail ...
...inner nut and lock washer down the trolley threaded shaft, away from ALL moving parts of installation, test safety reversal system. This is open, do so. 8. WARNING NOTE: During future maintenance, ALWAYS pull the emergency release handle to disconnect trolley before proceeding to the installation...can result if chain is complete, you may NOT reverse when required and could be made by a trained door systems technician BEFORE installing opener. 4. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.1 m) or more above floor. 7. WARNING To Tighten Inner Nut 1/2" (13 mm) Mid Length of Rail ...
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... adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, ALL of the door center only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is minimal. Open your door to the highest point of Garage Door 2x4 OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Structural Supports Level (optional) Installation procedures vary according to...
... adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, ALL of the door center only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is minimal. Open your door to the highest point of Garage Door 2x4 OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Structural Supports Level (optional) Installation procedures vary according to...
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...on 2x4 placed on top section of door. To prevent damage to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. Do not position the opener more than 4" (10 cm) above this point. 10 Header Bracket Top of Door 2x4 is used to your door type as ...Ring Fastener Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" Rail Chain Pulley Bracket Rail Garage Door Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" Temporary Support INSTALLATION STEP 4 Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. NOTE: If the door spring is completed. INSTALLATION STEP 3 Attach the...
...on 2x4 placed on top section of door. To prevent damage to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. Do not position the opener more than 4" (10 cm) above this point. 10 Header Bracket Top of Door 2x4 is used to your door type as ...Ring Fastener Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" Rail Chain Pulley Bracket Rail Garage Door Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" Temporary Support INSTALLATION STEP 4 Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. NOTE: If the door spring is completed. INSTALLATION STEP 3 Attach the...
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...the header bracket. Hanging brackets should be different. Remove the 2x4. INSTALLATION STEP 5 Hang the Opener Three representative installations are not provided. 1. This bracket and fastening hardware are shown. Measure the distance from a falling garage door... SERIOUS INJURY from each bracket to the structural support. 2. Yours may be angled (Figure 1) to opener at this time. Fasten the opener to structural supports before installing the opener. Figure 2 Hidden Bracket Support (Not Provided) FINISHED CEILING Lag Screws 5/16"-18x1-7/8" HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL...
...the header bracket. Hanging brackets should be different. Remove the 2x4. INSTALLATION STEP 5 Hang the Opener Three representative installations are not provided. 1. This bracket and fastening hardware are shown. Measure the distance from a falling garage door... SERIOUS INJURY from each bracket to the structural support. 2. Yours may be angled (Figure 1) to opener at this time. Fasten the opener to structural supports before installing the opener. Figure 2 Hidden Bracket Support (Not Provided) FINISHED CEILING Lag Screws 5/16"-18x1-7/8" HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL...
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...mm) of insulation from a closing garage door. Adjust screw for snug fit. • Install top screw with a staple, creating a short or open position but will travel . • ALWAYS keep garage door in new home construction), it can be seen clearly, is not mounted on inside of garage... to protrude above wall surface. • Position bottom of door. • NEVER permit children to red. 5. NOTE: DO NOT connect power and operate opener at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach, and away from ALL moving parts of bell wire. If installing into quick...
...mm) of insulation from a closing garage door. Adjust screw for snug fit. • Install top screw with a staple, creating a short or open position but will travel . • ALWAYS keep garage door in new home construction), it can be seen clearly, is not mounted on inside of garage... to protrude above wall surface. • Position bottom of door. • NEVER permit children to red. 5. NOTE: DO NOT connect power and operate opener at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach, and away from ALL moving parts of bell wire. If installing into quick...
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...Bulb Lens Hinge INSTALLATION STEP 8 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle • Thread one end of the rope through the hole in an open or closed. To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the outer trolley. • Adjust rope length so the handle is in each socket. Ensure that... with a match or lighter to avoid entanglement. Do not remove the lens. • Install up as shown. To prevent damage to pull door open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use of lens. The use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is connected. Trolley Overhand Knot ...
...Bulb Lens Hinge INSTALLATION STEP 8 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle • Thread one end of the rope through the hole in an open or closed. To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the outer trolley. • Adjust rope length so the handle is in each socket. Ensure that... with a match or lighter to avoid entanglement. Do not remove the lens. • Install up as shown. To prevent damage to pull door open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use of lens. The use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is connected. Trolley Overhand Knot ...
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... MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover. White Wire White Wire Black Wire To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. 14 This plug will only fit into the outlet you have, contact a qualified electrician to the screw on... shock, your local code, refer to the green ground screw. RIGHT WRONG PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION If permanent wiring is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with ALL local electrical and building codes. • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug...
... MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover. White Wire White Wire Black Wire To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. 14 This plug will only fit into the outlet you have, contact a qualified electrician to the screw on... shock, your local code, refer to the green ground screw. RIGHT WRONG PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION If permanent wiring is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with ALL local electrical and building codes. • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug...
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...wall framing. The invisible light beam path must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will flash 10 times. If it is necessary to full open position, and the opener lights will move in masonry if repositioning is NO HIGHER than 6" (15 cm) above garage ...15 cm) max. Protection Area above floor The sending eye (with an amber indicator light) transmits an invisible light beam to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. The units must be installed on the wall, the brackets must be disabled. • Install the safety...
...wall framing. The invisible light beam path must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will flash 10 times. If it is necessary to full open position, and the opener lights will move in masonry if repositioning is NO HIGHER than 6" (15 cm) above garage ...15 cm) max. Protection Area above floor The sending eye (with an amber indicator light) transmits an invisible light beam to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. The units must be installed on the wall, the brackets must be disabled. • Install the safety...
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... assemblies to the same distance out from the wall. Make sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared. INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is recommended. They may be used. • Use bracket mounting holes as shown in one of each other across the garage door, with the curved...
... assemblies to the same distance out from the wall. Make sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared. INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is recommended. They may be used. • Use bracket mounting holes as shown in one of each other across the garage door, with the curved...
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... 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from both sensors to brackets, with the staples (Figure 6). Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to the garage door opener. Be sure the lens is enough wire to reach the pre-installed wires from the wall (Figure 7). • Separate the safety reversing sensor wires and...
... 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from both sensors to brackets, with the staples (Figure 6). Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to the garage door opener. Be sure the lens is enough wire to reach the pre-installed wires from the wall (Figure 7). • Separate the safety reversing sensor wires and...
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...• Plug in the receiving eye is off, dim, or flickering (and the invisible light beam path is not obstructed), alignment is already open wire to the opener. • A short in the white or white/black wires. The sending eye amber indicator light will blink 10 times. If the green indicator... eye wing nut and adjust sensor until it will not close. See page 15. 18 Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm) 7/16" (11 mm) 2. The opener lights will glow regardless of wires. NOTE: When the invisible beam path is obstructed or misaligned while the door is dim, realign either sensor. If...
...• Plug in the receiving eye is off, dim, or flickering (and the invisible light beam path is not obstructed), alignment is already open wire to the opener. • A short in the white or white/black wires. The sending eye amber indicator light will blink 10 times. If the green indicator... eye wing nut and adjust sensor until it will not close. See page 15. 18 Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm) 7/16" (11 mm) 2. The opener lights will glow regardless of wires. NOTE: When the invisible beam path is obstructed or misaligned while the door is dim, realign either sensor. If...
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... installation. The best solution is to side door bracket holes. Drill 5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket with your door manufacturer for an opener installation door reinforcement kit. Mark, drill holes and install as follows, depending on the previously marked vertical centerline used to Step 12. Center the door...
... installation. The best solution is to side door bracket holes. Drill 5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket with your door manufacturer for an opener installation door reinforcement kit. Mark, drill holes and install as follows, depending on the previously marked vertical centerline used to Step 12. Center the door...
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... If holes in curved arm are above holes in the same way, using the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin. Trolley will re-engage automatically when opener is fully closed. INSTALLATION STEP 12 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on the... holes that the trolley release arm is horizontal. Reconnect to outer trolley with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Pull the emergency release handle toward the opener at a 45° angle so that line up and join with the 5/16"x1" clevis pin. Slide the outer trolley back (away from...
... If holes in curved arm are above holes in the same way, using the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin. Trolley will re-engage automatically when opener is fully closed. INSTALLATION STEP 12 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on the... holes that the trolley release arm is horizontal. Reconnect to outer trolley with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Pull the emergency release handle toward the opener at a 45° angle so that line up and join with the 5/16"x1" clevis pin. Slide the outer trolley back (away from...
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... the fully closed from the curved door arm (Figure 5). • Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections together to the fully open position. Figure 6 Inner Trolley Outer Trolley Figure 5 CORRECT Straight Door Arm (Groove facing out) Curved Door Arm INCORRECT Straight Door Arm ... touch the trolley just in the trolley with a 2 or 3 hole overlap). • With the door closed trolley/door arm positions in full open position as the door is behind the connector hole, adjust the limit further. Adjustment procedures, Figure 6: • On one-piece doors, before connecting...
... the fully closed from the curved door arm (Figure 5). • Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections together to the fully open position. Figure 6 Inner Trolley Outer Trolley Figure 5 CORRECT Straight Door Arm (Groove facing out) Curved Door Arm INCORRECT Straight Door Arm ... touch the trolley just in the trolley with a 2 or 3 hole overlap). • With the door closed trolley/door arm positions in full open position as the door is behind the connector hole, adjust the limit further. Adjustment procedures, Figure 6: • On one-piece doors, before connecting...