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OPEN UP POSSIBILITIES. SMART PARTNERS: PRODUCT BROCHURE 8500W DC BATTERY BACKUP WALL MOUNT WI-FI® GARAGE DOOR OPENER More space overhead. No limits to what your garage can become.
OPEN UP POSSIBILITIES. SMART PARTNERS: PRODUCT BROCHURE 8500W DC BATTERY BACKUP WALL MOUNT WI-FI® GARAGE DOOR OPENER More space overhead. No limits to what your garage can become.
Owners Manual
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...cover of the opener. •• This garage door opener is not intended for installation only by texting the photo to 71403 (US) or visit www.Liftmaster.photo (Global).com LiftMaster 300 Windsor Drive Oak Brook, IL 60523 Wall Mount Wi-Fi® Garage Door Opener Models 8500W, 8500W-267 For Residential... Use Install On Sectional Doors With Torsion Assemblies Only This product is intended for...
...cover of the opener. •• This garage door opener is not intended for installation only by texting the photo to 71403 (US) or visit www.Liftmaster.photo (Global).com LiftMaster 300 Windsor Drive Oak Brook, IL 60523 Wall Mount Wi-Fi® Garage Door Opener Models 8500W, 8500W-267 For Residential... Use Install On Sectional Doors With Torsion Assemblies Only This product is intended for...
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... 3 Before You Connect with Your Smartphone.4 Preparing Your Garage Door 5 Tools Needed 5 Carton Inventory 6 Additional Items You May Need 6 ASSEMBLY 7 Attach the Collar to the Garage Door Opener 7 Attach Mounting Bracket to Garage Door Opener 8 INSTALLATION 8 Position and Mount the Garage Door Opener 9 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle 10 Install Automatic Door Lock 10 Attach the Cable Tension Monitor (Required...
... 3 Before You Connect with Your Smartphone.4 Preparing Your Garage Door 5 Tools Needed 5 Carton Inventory 6 Additional Items You May Need 6 ASSEMBLY 7 Attach the Collar to the Garage Door Opener 7 Attach Mounting Bracket to Garage Door Opener 8 INSTALLATION 8 Position and Mount the Garage Door Opener 9 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle 10 Install Automatic Door Lock 10 Attach the Cable Tension Monitor (Required...
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... 1" (2.5 cm) diameter. ft. (16.7 sq. m). NOTE: Inspect the torsion bar while the door is no noticeable movement up to 180 sq. It is important that there is raised and lowered. The door opener can be used on tapered drums over 6" (15 cm). • 3 to 3.9 inch (7.6cm...to your installation. e. An electric outlet is not corrected, the life of the door must be greatly reduced. c. Must have minimum of 3" (7.6 cm) between the floor and the bottom of the garage door opener will require hardware (not provided). f. Depending upon building construction, extension brackets or ...
... 1" (2.5 cm) diameter. ft. (16.7 sq. m). NOTE: Inspect the torsion bar while the door is no noticeable movement up to 180 sq. It is important that there is raised and lowered. The door opener can be used on tapered drums over 6" (15 cm). • 3 to 3.9 inch (7.6cm...to your installation. e. An electric outlet is not corrected, the life of the door must be greatly reduced. c. Must have minimum of 3" (7.6 cm) between the floor and the bottom of the garage door opener will require hardware (not provided). f. Depending upon building construction, extension brackets or ...
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...Make sure your mobile device is connected to minimize interference from anywhere using the myQ app. The garage door opener will be able to connect to your Wi-Fi network. The garage door opener may connect to your Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi signal is strong. Try one of the... For compatible router specifications and help, visit www.LiftMaster.com/Customer-Support. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: You will need: • Wi-Fi enabled smartphone, tablet or laptop • Broadband Internet Connection • Wi-Fi signal in the place where your garage door opener will connect to your Wi-Fi network.
...Make sure your mobile device is connected to minimize interference from anywhere using the myQ app. The garage door opener will be able to connect to your Wi-Fi network. The garage door opener may connect to your Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi signal is strong. Try one of the... For compatible router specifications and help, visit www.LiftMaster.com/Customer-Support. BEFORE YOU BEGIN: You will need: • Wi-Fi enabled smartphone, tablet or laptop • Broadband Internet Connection • Wi-Fi signal in the place where your garage door opener will connect to your Wi-Fi network.
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... springs. 2. Raise and lower the door to avoid entanglement. • This opener system is not sticking or binding: 1. Lift the door halfway up. 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 the garage door. An unbalanced garage door may NOT reverse when required...
... springs. 2. Raise and lower the door to avoid entanglement. • This opener system is not sticking or binding: 1. Lift the door halfway up. 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 the garage door. An unbalanced garage door may NOT reverse when required...
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... is missing, carefully check the packing material. Automatic Garage Door Lock Model 841LM with 2-Conductor White and White/Black Bell Wire with Connector NOTE: Older model 24V door locks are incompatible Mounting Bracket Garage Door Opener 2 Conductor Bell Wire White and White/Red The ...(2) Smart Control Panel® Model 880LMW 3-Button Premium Remote Control Model 893MAX (1) Remote Control Visor Clip myQ Remote LED Light Model 827LM (Garage Door Opener Light) with Hardware Bag HARDWARE Screw #10-32 (2) Screw 14-10x2" (4) Handle Rope Screw 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Drywall Anchor (Screw-In)...
... is missing, carefully check the packing material. Automatic Garage Door Lock Model 841LM with 2-Conductor White and White/Black Bell Wire with Connector NOTE: Older model 24V door locks are incompatible Mounting Bracket Garage Door Opener 2 Conductor Bell Wire White and White/Red The ...(2) Smart Control Panel® Model 880LMW 3-Button Premium Remote Control Model 893MAX (1) Remote Control Visor Clip myQ Remote LED Light Model 827LM (Garage Door Opener Light) with Hardware Bag HARDWARE Screw #10-32 (2) Screw 14-10x2" (4) Handle Rope Screw 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Drywall Anchor (Screw-In)...
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...left side. 1. Loosen the set screws closest to do so. Assembly 1 Attach the Collar to the Garage Door Opener To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door garage door opener until stop is seated all the way on motor shaft until instructed to the motor shaft by turning the screws...be placed on either side of the collar with the motor shaft. Motor Shaft Collar Set Screws 7 The garage door opener can be properly tightened. The side of the door (see Planning section page 3). The illustrations shown are accessible when attached to the torsion bar. 4. ...
...left side. 1. Loosen the set screws closest to do so. Assembly 1 Attach the Collar to the Garage Door Opener To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door garage door opener until stop is seated all the way on motor shaft until instructed to the motor shaft by turning the screws...be placed on either side of the collar with the motor shaft. Motor Shaft Collar Set Screws 7 The garage door opener can be properly tightened. The side of the door (see Planning section page 3). The illustrations shown are accessible when attached to the torsion bar. 4. ...
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... on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. They could result in garage door or opener mechanisms. 9. Door MUST reverse on contact with vehicles to avoid accidental release. 7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed. An improperly balanced door may NOT reverse when required and...(2) Socket Wrench Installation IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of the garage door opener as the collar, using screws provided. Assembly 2 Attach Mounting Bracket to Garage Door Opener 1. Loosely attach slotted side of mounting bracket to the same side...
... on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. They could result in garage door or opener mechanisms. 9. Door MUST reverse on contact with vehicles to avoid accidental release. 7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed. An improperly balanced door may NOT reverse when required and...(2) Socket Wrench Installation IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of the garage door opener as the collar, using screws provided. Assembly 2 Attach Mounting Bracket to Garage Door Opener 1. Loosely attach slotted side of mounting bracket to the same side...
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...or damaged, you may need to hold garage door opener in place while marking holes. NOTE: The garage door opener does not have to be mounted at the marked locations. An unbalanced garage door might NOT reverse when required. • Garage door opener MUST be flush to avoid premature wear ...turn after making contact with bracket. 7. Tighten the 2 square head set screws on the collar. Drill through metal door rail plates if necessary. 6. Slide the garage door opener back onto the torsion bar until pilot holes align with the shaft. For a solid shaft torsion bar, tighten screws ...
...or damaged, you may need to hold garage door opener in place while marking holes. NOTE: The garage door opener does not have to be mounted at the marked locations. An unbalanced garage door might NOT reverse when required. • Garage door opener MUST be flush to avoid premature wear ...turn after making contact with bracket. 7. Tighten the 2 square head set screws on the collar. Drill through metal door rail plates if necessary. 6. Slide the garage door opener back onto the torsion bar until pilot holes align with the shaft. For a solid shaft torsion bar, tighten screws ...
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...cm) from the center of a door roller. 3. Drill holes as marked on same side as door opener. Secure with hardware provided. 5. Run bell wire up . Garage Door Opener Emergency Release Cable Overhand Knot Emergency Release... Handle Overhand Knot To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from being manually opened once the door is right side up wall to door opener. HARDWARE Handle Rope 3 Install the Automatic Door Lock The automatic door lock (model 841LM) is used to prevent the door from a falling garage door...
...cm) from the center of a door roller. 3. Drill holes as marked on same side as door opener. Secure with hardware provided. 5. Run bell wire up . Garage Door Opener Emergency Release Cable Overhand Knot Emergency Release... Handle Overhand Knot To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from being manually opened once the door is right side up wall to door opener. HARDWARE Handle Rope 3 Install the Automatic Door Lock The automatic door lock (model 841LM) is used to prevent the door from a falling garage door...
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...the cable tension monitor to cable tension monitor) 11 A second cable tension monitor may be connected and properly installed before the garage door opener will move in the cables and will reverse if one of the monitors detects slack or is disconnected. When two cable tension...2"-6" from the mounting surface. HARDWARE Screw 14-10x2" (2) Screws #8-32x1" (2) (to garage door opener) Drum To insert or release wire, push in the opener three times to relearn the monitor to door opener. Installation 4 Attach the Cable Tension Monitor (Required) NOTE: The cable tension monitor is ...
...the cable tension monitor to cable tension monitor) 11 A second cable tension monitor may be connected and properly installed before the garage door opener will move in the cables and will reverse if one of the monitors detects slack or is disconnected. When two cable tension...2"-6" from the mounting surface. HARDWARE Screw 14-10x2" (2) Screws #8-32x1" (2) (to garage door opener) Drum To insert or release wire, push in the opener three times to relearn the monitor to door opener. Installation 4 Attach the Cable Tension Monitor (Required) NOTE: The cable tension monitor is ...
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... bottom screw, allowing 1/8" (3 mm) to the garage door opener. NOTE: Older LiftMaster door controls and third party products are connected and properly aligned. The door will not return to drill holes or install the drywall anchors. Installation 5 Install the Door Control (Smart Control Panel®) Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach of small children at...
... bottom screw, allowing 1/8" (3 mm) to the garage door opener. NOTE: Older LiftMaster door controls and third party products are connected and properly aligned. The door will not return to drill holes or install the drywall anchors. Installation 5 Install the Door Control (Smart Control Panel®) Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach of small children at...
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... to drywall. 2. Determine the length of an electrical outlet so that the cord and light are away from moving parts. Open the light lens. 4. Mount the light with your opener. Your garage door opener remote light has already been programmed at the light while on drywall and a ceiling joist cannot be programmed. OR Screw in...
... to drywall. 2. Determine the length of an electrical outlet so that the cord and light are away from moving parts. Open the light lens. 4. Mount the light with your opener. Your garage door opener remote light has already been programmed at the light while on drywall and a ceiling joist cannot be programmed. OR Screw in...
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... aligned correctly before the garage door will detect an obstacle in the path of wood at each other hardware) may interrupt the beam while the door is necessary to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. No part of the garage door (door tracks, springs, hinges,... rollers or other across the door, no more than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. If...
... aligned correctly before the garage door will detect an obstacle in the path of wood at each other hardware) may interrupt the beam while the door is necessary to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. No part of the garage door (door tracks, springs, hinges,... rollers or other across the door, no more than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. If...
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.... Installation MOUNTING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS 1. Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot on the garage door opener. Attach the wire to the garage door opener. Insert the white/black wires into the grey terminal on the garage door opener. Twist the white wires together. To insert or remove the wires from the terminal, push in the...HARDWARE Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Carriage Bolt Wing Nut WIRE THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS 1. Run the wire from each other across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket extension. 3.
.... Installation MOUNTING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS 1. Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot on the garage door opener. Attach the wire to the garage door opener. Insert the white/black wires into the grey terminal on the garage door opener. Twist the white wires together. To insert or remove the wires from the terminal, push in the...HARDWARE Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Carriage Bolt Wing Nut WIRE THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS 1. Run the wire from each other across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket extension. 3.
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...green ground screw. 9. Properly secure wires under plastic ties so that they do not run garage door opener at this time. BlaBcklack WirWe ire • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with ALL local electrical and building codes. • ...NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter or change plug in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet. 2. DO NOT run the garage door opener at this time. RIGRHIGTHT RIGHT WRWORNOGNG WRONG PERPMERAMNAENTENWTIRWIINRGING COCNONNECNTEICOTNION OPTION B: PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION If permanent ...
...green ground screw. 9. Properly secure wires under plastic ties so that they do not run garage door opener at this time. BlaBcklack WirWe ire • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with ALL local electrical and building codes. • ...NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter or change plug in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet. 2. DO NOT run the garage door opener at this time. RIGRHIGTHT RIGHT WRWORNOGNG WRONG PERPMERAMNAENTENWTIRWIINRGING COCNONNECNTEICOTNION OPTION B: PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION If permanent ...
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...IF THE AMBER LED ON THE SENDING SENSOR IS NOT GLOWING: • Make sure there is power to the garage door opener. • Make sure the sensor wire is on the door control will not close . Amber LED If the receiving sensor is in direct sunlight, switch it with sending sensor so... it will glow steadily if they are glowing steadily. When the door control is closing, the door will reverse and the garage door opener lights will glow steadily. 18 When the light beam is obstructed or misaligned while the door is operational, the yellow command LED will flash ten times. The LEDs...
...IF THE AMBER LED ON THE SENDING SENSOR IS NOT GLOWING: • Make sure there is power to the garage door opener. • Make sure the sensor wire is on the door control will not close . Amber LED If the receiving sensor is in direct sunlight, switch it with sending sensor so... it will glow steadily if they are glowing steadily. When the door control is closing, the door will reverse and the garage door opener lights will glow steadily. 18 When the light beam is obstructed or misaligned while the door is operational, the yellow command LED will flash ten times. The LEDs...
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...: • Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance. • Use ONLY LiftMaster part #485LM for disposal instructions. Unplug the garage door opener. 2. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the battery cover on the garage door opener. 3. Partially insert the battery into the battery compartment with beep, sounding every 30 seconds, indicates the...
...: • Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance. • Use ONLY LiftMaster part #485LM for disposal instructions. Unplug the garage door opener. 2. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the battery cover on the garage door opener. 3. Partially insert the battery into the battery compartment with beep, sounding every 30 seconds, indicates the...
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...or a beep is heard. 2. Press and hold the DOWN Button until the door is in the desired UP position. 3. Once the door is in the cable, the garage door opener light will begin to operate the door up or down. When the sensors are made, the safety reversal system MUST ... programming has timed out. While programming, the UP and DOWN buttons can be sure fully open door provides adequate clearance. The garage door opener lights will flash twice and the DOWN Button will flash 5 times. If the garage door opener lights are unable to flash. 4. Press and hold the UP Button until the...
...or a beep is heard. 2. Press and hold the DOWN Button until the door is in the desired UP position. 3. Once the door is in the cable, the garage door opener light will begin to operate the door up or down. When the sensors are made, the safety reversal system MUST ... programming has timed out. While programming, the UP and DOWN buttons can be sure fully open door provides adequate clearance. The garage door opener lights will flash twice and the DOWN Button will flash 5 times. If the garage door opener lights are unable to flash. 4. Press and hold the UP Button until the...