LiftMaster 3280 Support Question
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Question posted by rnjquist on February 17th, 2014
How Do I Adjust The The Outer Nut When There Is Excessive Slack In The Belt?
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on February 17th, 2014 10:43 PM
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3280 Manual - Page 1
®
GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model 3280 1/2HP
3280-267 1/2HP
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 the...
3280 Manual - Page 2
... the trolley 21-22
Adjustment
23-25
Adjust the travel limits 23
Adjust the force 24
Test the safety 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 your garage door opener 28
Having a problem...
3280 Manual - Page 3
... when required. • NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, all of which are under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to avoid entanglement. Preparing your garage door
Before you begin: • Disable locks. • Remove...
3280 Manual - Page 5
...garage door opener is also listed below . Hardware for installation is packaged in the foam. Accessories will depend on the model
purchased.
LOCK
LIGHT
Multi-Function Door Control Panel
SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control
Models 3280 (1)
3280-267 (2)
Remote Control Transmitter Visor Clip
Styrofoam
Belt Cap Retainer
Belt... Pin 5/16"x1" (1) Nut 5/16"-18 (4) Lock Washer...
3280 Manual - Page 6
.... Rotate about 1/4 turn until instructed to do not run the garage door opener until the spring releases and snaps the nut ring against the trolley (Figure 1). To avoid SERIOUS damage to door opener. • Position belt over sprocket. Cut tape
from rail, belt and styrofoam. • REMOVE STYROFOAM. • Insert wasThheeCrehadmbbeorllatsin Gthroruopu, gInhc...
3280 Manual - Page 7
... to do so.
8. Disable all locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to garage door control.
11. Place entrapment warning label on contact with 8x3/8" hex screws provided. ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Attach the Belt Cap Retainer
• Position the belt cap retainer over the motor unit sprocket so the two holes in cap...
3280 Manual - Page 11
... determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. Do not position the opener more than 4" (10 cm) above this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on its side is used to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the top section of the...
3280 Manual - Page 12
.... 2. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to required
lengths. 3. Fasten the opener to opener at this time. Operate the door manually. Grease the top and underside of the...18x7/8" Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18
(Not Provided) Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18
Lag Screw 5/16"-18x1-7/8"
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Nut 5/16"-18
Lock Washer ...
3280 Manual - Page 14
...the bulbs burn out prematurely due to pull door open position. Use ONLY incandescent.
Secure with a Garage Door Opener bulb. Release Tab
100 Watt (Max) ...outer trolley.
• Adjust rope length so the handle is CLOSED. If rope knot becomes untied, you could result in the fully open or closed. Gently rotate lens back and downward until the lens hinge is in an open door...
3280 Manual - Page 15
... STEP 9
Electrical Requirements
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. If the plug doesn't fit into a grounding type outlet. The opener must be in compliance with a third grounding pin.
Be sure the opener is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with all local electrical and building codes...
3280 Manual - Page 16
... power is not connected to the receiving eye (with an amber indicator light) transmits an invisible light beam to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. No part of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. The sending eye (with a green indicator light).
If installing in masonry if repositioning is necessary.
If it...
3280 Manual - Page 17
... brackets or wood blocks, adjust right and left assemblies at each other across the garage door, with curved arms facing the door. Make sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared. ...SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2"
Wing Nut 1/4"-20
Staples
IGWnsaairdlalege Lens
Attach with the curved arms facing the door. Install and align the brackets so the ...opener is recommended.
3280 Manual - Page 21
... This End
21 Slide the outer trolley back (away from the door) about 6" (15 cm) from the inner trolley. Figure 2: • Bring arm sections together. Pull the emergency release handle toward the opener at a 45° angle so that the trolley release arm is fully closed. Proceed to Adjustment Step 1, page 23. Secure the...
3280 Manual - Page 25
... in the down direction. The garage door opener will not close the door.
NOTE: On a sectional door, make sure limit adjustments do not force the door arm beyond a straight up and down direction.
If the opener closes the door when the safety reversing sensor is adjusted, the
other control may also need adjustment. • After ANY adjustments are no more than an...
3280 Manual - Page 26
... PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR.
5. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could fall.
9. After ANY adjustments are made by a trained door systems tehnician.
14. Using Your Garage Door Opener
Your Security✚® opener and hand-held remote control have been factory-set to door travel.
4.
If obstructed while closing , the door will open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly...
3280 Manual - Page 29
... by adjusting the outer nut 4 to Diagnostic Chart on when the safety sensor beam has been obstructed. Refer to the Diagnostic Chart on the motor unit then refer to Operation section; Using the Wall Mounted Door Control, Light Feature. The trolley should travel by turning the UP Travel adjustment screw 2 full turns away from the opener...
3280 Manual - Page 30
... Unit
Installed Safety Reversing
Sensor
Safety Reversing Sensor
Diagnostic Chart
LED or Diagnostic LED
"Learn" Button
Your garage door opener is overheated. If motor unit activates,
replace door control. • If motor unit does not activate, disconnect door control wires from back each of sensor. • Reattach sending eye to wall and does not move...
3280 Manual - Page 31
... or keyless entry you wish to operate your garage door.
2. Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate with your garage door opener, the large button is operated with your hand...heard. Below are now erased. PROGRAMMING
NOTICE: If this Security✚® garage door opener is factory programmed to operate it. The owner of the copyright in the ...
3280 Manual - Page 32
... buttons when the motor unit lights blink. OR
3.
Press the four buttons for your garage door opener. It has learned the code. Press the temporary 4-digit PIN you have chosen, then press Enter. The opener light will no longer open the door. The door should move . LOCK
LIGHT
LOCK
LIGHT
4. To set to a certain number of your...
3280 Manual - Page 35
....
975LM
Laser Park Assist:
Laser enables homeowners to precisely park vehicles in their garage door opener remote or from anywhere in the garage.
990LM 373W
Surge Protector: The Garage Door Opener Surge Protector is designed to protect LiftMaster® garage door openers against damage from home and turn on a lamp, television or other appliance from their car with their home...
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