Lift-master 3850C User Manual

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
www.liftmaster.com
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Model 3850C
For Residential Use Only
Owner’s Manual
Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System
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Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
The model number label is located under the light lens on the left side panel of your
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Introduction 2-5
Safety symbol and signal word review . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Preparing your garage door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Tools needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Carton inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hardware inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Assembly 6-7
Attach the rail to the motor unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Set the belt tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Attach the belt cap retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation 7-22
Installation safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Determine the header bracket location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Install the header bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Attach the rail to the header bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Position the opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Hang the opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Install the control console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Install the battery backup (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Install the lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Attach the emergency release rope and handle . . . . . .15
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Install the Protector System
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(Safety Sensors) . . . . .16-18
Fasten the door bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
Connect door arm to trolley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-22
Adjustment 23-25
Program the travel limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Setting the force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Test the safety reversal system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Test the Protector System®(Safety Sensors) . . . . . . . . .25
Operation 26-32
Operation safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using your garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using the wall-mounted control console . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
To open the door manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Battery Backup (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Care of your garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Having a problem (Troubleshooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Diagnostic chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Programming 33-34
To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control . . . . . .33
To erase all codes from motor unit memory . . . . . . . . . .33
3-Button remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
To add, reprogram or change a Keyless Entry PIN . . . .34
Repair Parts 35-36
Rail assembly parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Installation parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Motor unit assembly parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Accessories 37 Notes 38-39 Repair Parts and Service 40 Warranty 40

TABLE OF CONTENTS

When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the following pages, they will alert you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany them. The hazard may come from something mechanical or from electric shock. Read the warnings carefully.
When you see this Signal Word on the following pages, it will alert you to the possibility of damage to your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the cautionary statements that accompany it. Read them carefully.

INTRODUCTION

Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review

This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warnings contained in this manual.
Mechanical
Electrical
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
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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 malfunction and damage.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
• ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks or is out of balance. 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 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 any ropes connected to garage door.
Complete the following test to make sure your
garage door is balanced and is not sticking or binding:
1. Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release the door. If balanced, it should stay in place, supported entirely by its springs.
2. Raise and lower the door to see if there is any binding or sticking.
If your door binds, sticks, or is out of balance, call a trained door systems technician.

Tools needed

During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructions will call for hand tools as illustrated below.
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Sectional Door
One-Piece Door
WARNING
CAUTION
Carpenter's Level (optional)
Drill
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Tape Measure
Drill Bits 3/16", 5/16" and 5/32"
Pencil
Hack Saw
Claw Hammer
Wire Cutters
Screwdriver
Stepladder
Sockets and Wrench 1/2", 5/8", 7/16", 9/16" and 1/4"
Pliers
Adjustable End Wrench
SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION

Planning

Identify the type and height of your garage door. Survey your garage area to see if any of the conditions below apply to your installation. Additional materials may be required. You may find it helpful to refer back to this page and the accompanying illustrations as you proceed with the installation of your opener.
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
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Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with glass panels, etc.). See page 19 for details.
Header Wall
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Vertical Centerline of Door
Gap between floor and bottom
Safety Reversing Sensor
of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm)
Torsion Spring
Safety Reversing Sensor
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Extension Spring
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket & fastening hardware is required. See page 12.
Access Door
Wall­mounted Door Control
Motor Unit
Header Wall
Gap between floor and bottom of
Safety Reversing Sensor
door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm)
Wall­mounted Door Control
Safety Reversing Sensor
Access Door
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Gap between floor and bottom of door
Safety Reversing Sensor
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Motor Unit
Access Door
Safety Reversing Sensor
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Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below. Accessories will depend on the model purchased.
If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. Parts may be stuck in the foam. Hardware for installation is also listed below.

Carton Inventory

INSTALLATION HARDWARE
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" (4) Hex Screw #8 x 3/8" (2) Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8" (2) Lag Screw 5/16"-18x1-7/8" (2) Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" (1) Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4" (1) Clevis Pin 5/16"x1" (1) Nut 5/16"-18 (4) Lock Washer 5/16" (4) Screw 6ABx1-1/4" (2)
Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" (2) Screw 6-32x1" (2) Insulated Staples (30) Ring Fastener (3) Drywall Anchors (2) Rope Handle Rail Grease Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2)
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LCD Motion Detecting Door Control Console
2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/Red
SECURITY
3-Button Remote Control
Motor Unit w/Light Lenses
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Remote Control Visor Clip
Battery
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One-Piece Rail
Belt
Styrofoam
Belt Cap Retainer
Door Bracket
Belt Pulley Bracket
Safety Sensor Bracket (2)
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(2) Safety Reversing Sensors (1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye) with 2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire attached
Curved Door Arm Section
Safety Labels and Literature
Straight Door Arm Section
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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 on top of motor unit.
• Align rail and styrofoam over belt pulley. Cut tape from rail, belt and styrofoam.
• REMOVE STYROFOAM.
• Insert both washered bolts through the rail into the motor unit. Tighten bolts securely.
Use only these bolts! Use of any other bolts will cause serious damage to door opener.
• Position belt over the motor unit belt pulley.
To avoid SERIOUS damage to opener, ONLY use bolts mounted in top of motor unit.
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ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Set the Belt Tension
• By hand, thread the spring trolley nut on the threaded shaft until it is finger tight against the trolley (Figure 1). Do not use any tools.
• Insert a screwdriver tip into one of the nut ring slots and brace it firmly against the trolley (Figure 2).
• Place a 7/16" open end wrench on the square end. Rotate about 1/4 turn until the spring releases and snaps the nut ring against the trolley (Figure 3).
This extends the spring for optimum belt tension.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
CAUTION
USE ONLY THIS
TYPE AND SIZE
BOLT
Washered Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2"
Rail Hole
Rail Hole
Motor U Belt Pulley
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Trolley
Nut Ring Trolley
Nut Ring
Trolley Threaded Shaft
Spring/Trolley Nut
Square End
Nut Ring
Trolley Threaded Shaft
Nut Ring Slots
BEFORE AFTER RELEASE
1" (2.5 cm) 1-1/4" (3.18 cm)
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ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Attach the Belt Cap Retainer
• Position the belt cap retainer over the motor unit belt pulley so the three holes in cap align with the three holes in mounting plate. Attach with #8x3/8" hex screws provided.
You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Please read the following warnings before proceeding to the installation section.

INSTALLATION

To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers from moving garage door opener:
• ALWAYS keep hand clear of belt pulley while operating opener.
• Securely attach belt pulley cover BEFORE operating.
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HARDWARE SHOWN
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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
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1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install garage door opener ONLY on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced door may not reverse when required and could result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
3. ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware MUST be made by a trained door systems technician BEFORE installing opener.
4. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to avoid entanglement.
5. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.1 m) or more above floor.
6. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.8 m) above floor.
7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to do so.
8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. They could be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms.
9. Install wall-mounted garage control console:
• within sight of the garage door.
• out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m).
• away from ALL moving parts of the door.
10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage control console.
11. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in plain view on inside of garage door.
12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal system. Door MUST reverse on contact with a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor.
13. To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH from electrocution, disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.
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8x3/8" Hex Screws
Belt Cap Retainer
Motor Unit Belt Pulley
Mounting Plate
Hex Screw #8x3/8"
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INSTALLATION STEP 1
Determine the Header Bracket Location
Installation procedures vary according to garage door types. Follow the instructions which apply to your door.
1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of the garage door.
2. Extend the line onto the header wall above the door.
You can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet (1.22 m) of the left or right of the door center only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the way; or you can attach it to the ceiling (see page 9) when clearance is minimal. (It may be mounted on the wall upside down if necessary, to gain approximately 1/2" (1 cm).)
If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as shown here and on page 9.
3. Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall above the high point:
• 2" (5 cm) above the high point for sectional door and one-piece door with track.
• 8" (20 cm) above the high point for one-piece door without track.
This height will provide travel clearance for the top edge of the door.
NOTE: If the total number of inches exceeds the height available in your garage, use the maximum height possible, or refer to page 9 for ceiling installation.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
• Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to structural support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might not reverse when required. DO NOT install header bracket over drywall.
• Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting header bracket or 2x4 into masonry.
• NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, ALL of which are under EXTREME tension.
• ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks or is out of balance. An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when required.
WARNING
WARNING
Header Wall
Header Wall
8" (20 cm)
Highest Point of Travel
Track
2" (5 cm)
Highest Point of Travel
Door
Sectional door with curved track
Header Wall
Door
Jamb Hardware
Unfinished Ceiling
2x4
Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
Level (optional)
Door
One-piece door with horizontal track
Header Wall
8" (20 cm)
Door
OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET
2x4
Header Wall
2" (5 cm)
Highest Point of Travel
Structural Supports
Track
Highest Point of Travel
One-piece door without track: jamb hardware
One-piece door without track: pivot hardware
Pivot
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INSTALLATION STEP 2
Install the Header Bracket
You can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the instructions which will work best for your particular requirements. Do not install the header bracket over
drywall. If installing into masonry, use concrete anchors (not provided).
WALL HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION
• Center the bracket on the vertical centerline with the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal line as shown (with the arrow pointing toward the ceiling).
• Mark the vertical set of bracket holes (do not use the holes designated for ceiling mount). Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.
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UP
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Ceiling Mounting Holes
The nail hole is for positioning only. You must use lag screws to mount the header bracket.
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Lag Screws 5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Garage Door
Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
Header Wall
– Finished Ceiling
Header
Bracket
6" (15 cm) Maximum
Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
Door Spring
CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION
• Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown.
• Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more than 6" (15 cm) from the wall. Make sure the arrow is pointing toward the wall. The bracket can be mounted flush against the ceiling when clearance is minimal.
• Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.
Wall Mounting Holes
Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8"
CEILING MOUNT ONLY
Optional Wall Mounting Holes
Header Wall
2x4 Structural Support
Horizontal Line
Highest Point of Garage Door Travel
UP
Header Bracket
The nail hole is for positioning only. You must use lag screws to mount the header bracket.
Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
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Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
Lag Screws 5/16"-9x1-5/8"
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Header Wall
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
INSTALLATION STEP 3
Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket
• Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you’ll
need help. Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring.
• Position the rail bracket against the header bracket.
• Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as shown.
• Insert a ring fastener to secure.
Header Bracket
Belt Pulley Bracket
Ring
Header Bracket
Fastener
Garage Door
Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4"
Belt Pulley Bracket
Rail
Temporary Support
Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4"
Ring Fastener
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ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
A 2x4 on its side is convenient for setting an ideal door­to-rail distance.
• Remove foam packaging.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on its side on the top section of the door beneath the rail.
• The top of the door should be level with the top of the motor unit. Do not position the opener more than 4" (10 cm) above this point.
INSTALLATION STEP 4
Position the Opener
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated.
SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail distance.
• Remove foam packaging.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat on the top section beneath the rail.
• If the top section or panel hits the trolley when you raise the door, pull down on the trolley release arm to disconnect inner and outer sections. Slide the outer trolley toward the motor unit. The trolley can remain disconnected until Installation Step 12 is completed.
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.
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WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
Rail
Door
2x4 is used to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling.
Trolley Release Arm
ENGAGED
RELEASED
Header Bracket
Top of Door
Top of Motor Unit
2x4 is used to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling.
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INSTALLATION STEP 5
Hang the Opener
Three representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the opener. This bracket and fastening hardware are not provided.
1. Remove foam packaging. Measure the distance from each side of the motor unit to the structural support.
2. Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths.
3. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.
4. Attach one end of each bracket to a support with 5/16"-18x1-7/8" lag screws.
5. Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with 5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts.
6. Check to make sure the rail is centered over the door (or in line with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered above the door).
7. Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the door hits the rail, raise the header bracket.
8. Grease the top and underside of the rail surface where the trolley slides with rail grease.
NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at this time.
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing ANY brackets into masonry.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
WARNING
WARNING
Structural
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18
Bracket (Not Provided)
Measure Distance
Hidden Support
Lag Screws 5/16"-18x1-7/8"
— FINISHED CEILING —
Supports
Lag Screws 5/16"-18x1-7/8"
Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Nut 5/16"-18
Lock Washer 5/16"
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18
Lag Screws 5/16"-18x1-7/8"
Bolt 5/16"-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
FINISHED CEILING
(Not Provided) Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18
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INSTALLATION STEP 6
Install the Control Console
Locate control console within sight of door, at a minimum height of 5' (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach, away from moving parts of door and door hardware. If installing into drywall, drill 5/32" holes and use the anchors provided. For pre-wired installations (as in new home construction), it may be mounted to a single gang box (Figure 1).
CAUTION: Continuous exposure of the control console to temperatures below –22° F (–30° C) may damage the LCD screen.
NOTE: The functional temperature range of the control console is between –4° F (–20° C) and 122° F (50° C). Scroll speed of the display is slower at lower temperatures although the control console remains fully functional.
SPECIAL NOTE: Only one 398LM can be connected to each garage door opener. If additional wall controls are desired to operate the same garage door opener, it is recommended to use model 378LM wireless wall control as the secondary control console.
1. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one end of bell wire and connect to the two screw terminals on back of control console by color: white wire to the W (2) and white/red wire to the R (1) (Figure 2).
2. Remove push bar cover by gently prying at the lower/middle portion of the cover with a small flat-head screwdriver. Fasten with 6AB x 1-1/4" self-tapping screws (drywall installation) or 6-32 x 1" machine screws (into gang box) as follows:
• Install bottom screw, allowing 1/8" (3 mm) to protrude
above wall surface.
• Position bottom of control console on screw head
and slide down to secure. Adjust screw for snug fit.
• Drill and install top screw with care to avoid cracking
plastic housing. Do NOT overtighten.
• Replace cover by inserting top tabs first and then
snap cover in place.
3. (For standard installations ONLY) Run bell wire up wall and across ceiling to motor unit. Use insulated staples to secure wire in several places. Do NOT pierce wire with a staple, creating a short or open circuit.
4. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from end of bell wire. Connect bell wire to the quick-connect terminals on the motor unit: white to white and white/red to red (Figure 3).
NOTE: If you have any trouble with the operation of the buttons, loosen the top mounting screw.
NOTE: DO NOT connect the power and operate the opener at this time. The trolley will travel to the full open position but will not return to the close position until the sensor beam is connected and properly aligned.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Figure 2
Figure 3
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution:
• Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.
• Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door:
• Install control console within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) and away from ALL moving parts of door.
• NEVER permit children to operate or play with control console push buttons or remote controls.
• Activate door ONLY when it can be seen clearly, is properly adjusted and there are no obstructions to door travel.
• ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely closed. NEVER permit anyone to cross path of closing garage door.
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Figure 1
Push Bar
Light Button
Lock Button
Door Control Terminal Screws
(BACK VIEW)
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R 1
2-Conductor Bell Wire
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Screw 6ABx1-1/4" (std installation)
Screw 6-32x1" (pre-wired)
REMOVE & REPLACE COVER
To Replace Insert Top Tabs First
Push Bar Cover
LOCK
Control Console Connections
Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm)
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To release wire, push in tab with screwdriver tip
White
Red
Grey
7/16" (11 mm)
Drywall Anchors
PRE-WIRED INSTALLATION
24 Volt Bell Wire
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INSTALLATION STEP 8
Install the Lights
• Press the release tabs on both sides of lens. Gently rotate lens back and downward until the lens hinge is in the fully open position. Do not remove the lens.
• Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in each socket. Light bulb size should be A19, standard neck only. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4­1/2 minutes when power is connected. Then the lights will turn OFF.
• Reverse the procedure to close the lens.
• Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for replacement.
NOTE: Use only standard light bulbs. The use of short neck or speciality light bulbs may overheat the endpanel or light socket.
Lens Hinge
100 Watt (Max) Standard Light Bulb
Release Tab
100 Watt (Max) Standard Light Bulb
INSTALLATION STEP 7
Install the Battery Backup (Optional)
• Make sure motor unit is unplugged.
• Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the battery
cover on the motor unit.
• Partially insert battery into motor unit with terminals
facing out.
• Connect red (+) and black (-) wires from motor unit to
corresponding terminals on battery.
• Replace battery cover.
To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light socket:
• DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs.
• DO NOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY incandescent. To prevent damage to the opener:
• DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W.
• ONLY use A19 size bulbs.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Battery
Battery Cover
CAUTION
INSTALLATION STEP 10
Electrical Requirements
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding type outlet. If the plug doesn’t fit into the outlet you have, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
If permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the following procedure.
To make a permanent connection through the 7/8" (2 cm) hole in the top of the motor unit:
• Remove the motor unit cover screws and set the cover aside.
• Remove the attached 3-prong cord.
• Connect the black (line) wire to the screw on the brass terminal; the white (neutral) wire to the screw on the silver terminal; and the ground wire to the green ground screw. The opener must be grounded.
• Reinstall the cover.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire:
• Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.
• 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 ANY way to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener is grounded.
INSTALLATION STEP 9
Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle
• Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top of the red handle so “NOTICE” reads right side up as shown. Secure with an overhand knot at least 1" (2.5 cm) from the end of the rope to prevent slipping.
• Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in the release arm of the outer trolley.
• Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet (1.8 m) above the floor. Ensure that the rope and handle clear the tops of all vehicles to avoid entanglement. Secure with an overhand knot.
NOTE: If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling.
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. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
• NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.
• NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. If rope knot becomes untied, you could fall.
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WARNING
Overhand Knot
Trolley
Emergency Release Handle
Overhand Knot
NOTICE
Rope
Release Arm
RIGHT
WRONG
WARNING
PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION
Ground Tab
Green Ground Screw
Ground Wire
White Wire
Black Wire
Black Wire
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Facing the door from inside the garage
INSTALLATION STEP 11
Install The Protector System
®
(Safety Sensors)
The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the down direction.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR
When properly connected and aligned, the sensor will detect an obstacle in the path of its electronic beam. The sending eye (with an amber indicator light) transmits an invisible light beam to the receiving eye (with a green indicator light). If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is closing, the door will stop and reverse to full open position, and the opener lights will flash 10 times.
The units must be installed inside the garage so that the sending and receiving eyes face each other across the door, no more than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. Either can be installed on the left or right of the door as long as the sun never shines directly into the receiving eye lens.
The mounting brackets are designed to clip onto the track of sectional garage doors without additional hardware.
If it is necessary to mount the units on the wall, the brackets must be securely fastened to a solid surface such as the wall framing. Extension brackets (see accessories) are available if needed. If installing in masonry construction, add a piece of wood at each location to avoid drilling extra holes in masonry if repositioning is necessary.
The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed. No part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs, hinges, rollers or other hardware) may interrupt the beam while the door is closing.
Be sure power is not connected to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor.
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door:
• Correctly connect and align the safety reversing sensor. This required safety device MUST NOT be disabled.
• Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is NO HIGHER than 6" (15 cm) above garage floor.
WARNING
WARNING
Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. above floor
Invisible Light Beam Protection Area
Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. above floor
INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is disconnected. Install
and align the brackets so the sensors will face each other across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. They may be installed in one of three ways, as follows.
Garage door track installation (preferred):
• Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each door track, with the curved arms facing the door. Snap into place against the side of the track. It should lie flush, with the lip hugging the back edge of the track (Figure 1).
If your door track will not support the bracket securely, wall installation is recommended.
Wall installation (Figure 2 & 3):
• Place the bracket against the wall with curved arms facing the door. Be sure there is enough clearance for the sensor beam to be unobstructed.
• If additional depth is needed, an extension bracket (see accessories) or wood blocks can be used.
• Use bracket mounting holes as a template to locate and drill (2) 3/16" diameter pilot holes on the wall at each side of the door, no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor.
• Attach brackets to wall with lag screws (not provided).
• If using extension brackets or wood blocks, adjust right and left assemblies to the same distance out from the mounting surface. Make sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared.
Floor installation (Figure 4):
• Use wood blocks or extension brackets (see accessories) to elevate sensor brackets so the lenses will be no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor.
• Carefully measure and place right and left assemblies at the same distance out from the wall. Be sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared.
• Fasten to the floor with concrete anchors as shown.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
Door Track
Lip
Sensor Bracket
WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
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Fasten Wood Block to Wall with Lag Screws (Not Provided)
WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
Extension Bracket (See Accessories)
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Inside
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Indicator Light
Lens
Indicator Light
Lens
(Provided with Extension Bracket)
Sensor Bracket
Lag Screws (Not Provided)
Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2"
Wing Nut 1/4"-20
Staples
(Provided with Extension Bracket)
Figure 4
Inside
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Indicator Light
Lens
FLOOR MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
Attach with Concrete Anchors (Not Provided)
Lens
Indicator Light
Sensor Bracket
Sensor Bracket
Figure 5MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY REVERSING
SENSORS
• Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot on each sensor. Use wing nuts to fasten sensors to brackets, with lenses pointing toward each other across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket extension (Figure 5).
• Finger tighten the wing nuts.
Run the wires from both sensors to the opener. Use insulated staples to secure wire to wall and ceiling.
• Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from each set of wires. Separate white and white/black wires sufficiently to connect to the opener quick-connect terminals. Twist like colored wires together. Insert wires into quick-connect holes: white to white and white/black to grey (Figure 6).
ALIGNING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS
Plug in the opener. The indicator lights in both the
sending and receiving eyes will glow steadily if wiring connections and alignment are correct.
The sending eye amber indicator light will glow regardless of alignment or obstruction. If the green indicator light in the receiving eye is off, dim, or flickering (and the invisible light beam path is not obstructed), alignment is required.
• Loosen the sending eye wing nut and readjust, aiming directly at the receiving eye. Lock in place.
• Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust sensor until it receives the sender’s beam. When the green indicator light glows steadily, tighten the wing nut.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS
1. If the sending eye indicator light does not glow steadily
after installation, check for:
• Electric power to the opener.
• A short in the white or white/black wires. These can occur at staples, or at opener connections.
• Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener.
• A broken wire.
2. If the sending eye indicator light glows steadily but the receiving eye indicator light doesn’t:
• Check alignment.
• Check for an open wire to the receiving eye.
3. If the receiving eye indicator light is dim, realign either sensor.
NOTE: When the invisible beam path is obstructed or misaligned while the door is closing, the door will reverse. If the door is already open, it will not close. The opener lights will blink 10 times. See page 16.
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Wing Nut 1/4"-20
Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2"
Lens
Connect Wire to Quick-Connect Terminals
Bell Wire
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Finished Ceiling
Invisible Light Beam Protection Area
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Bell Wire
1. Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm)
2. Twist like colored wires together
3. Insert into appropriate terminals
Red
Quick-Connect Terminals
White
7/16" (11 mm)
Grey
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Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILL REQUIRE reinforcement BEFORE installation of door bracket.
Contact your door manufacturer for reinforcement kit.
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INSTALLATION STEP 12
Fasten the Door Bracket
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below or on the following page.
A horizontal reinforcement brace should be long enough to be secured to two or three vertical supports. A vertical reinforcement brace should cover the height of the top panel.
Figure 1 shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal brace. For the vertical brace, 2 pieces of angle iron are used to create a U-shaped support. The best solution is to check with your garage door manufacturer for an opener installation door reinforcement kit.
NOTE: Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct attachment of the clevis pin and door arm. In this case you will not need the door bracket; proceed to Step 13.
SECTIONAL DOORS
1. Center the door bracket on the previously marked vertical centerline used for the header bracket installation. Note correct UP placement, as stamped inside the bracket.
2. Position the top edge of the bracket 2"-4" (5-10 cm) below the top edge of the door, OR directly below any structural support across the top of the door.
3. Mark, drill holes and install as follows, depending on your door’s construction:
Metal or light weight doors using a vertical angle iron brace between the door panel support and the door bracket:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the two 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws (Figure 2A).
• Alternately, use two 5/16" bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided) (Figure 2B).
Metal, insulated or light weight factory reinforced doors:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the self-threading screws (Figure 3).
Wood Doors:
• Use top and bottom or side to side door bracket holes. Drill 5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket with 5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided) (Figure 4).
NOTE: The 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws are not intended for use on wood doors.
Figure 1
Figure 2A
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 2B
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
CAUTION
Header Bracket
Door Bracket Location
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE DOORS (FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM, STEEL, DOORS WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.). (NOT PROVIDED)
Vertical
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x2"
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"x2"
Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
Reinforcement
Door Bracket
Lock Washer 5/16"
Inside Edge of Door or Reinforcement Board
Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
Nut 5/16"-18
UP
UP
Vertical Reinforcement
Door Bracket
Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
UP
Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
UP
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ONE-PIECE DOORS
Please read and comply with the warnings and reinforcement instructions on the previous page. They apply to one-piece doors also.
• Center the door bracket on the top of the door, in line with the header bracket as shown. Mark either the left and right, or the top and bottom holes.
Metal Doors: Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracket with the 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws provided.
Wood Doors: Drill 5/16" holes and use 5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided) or 5/16"x1-1/2" lag screws (not provided) depending on your installation needs.
NOTE: The door bracket may be installed on the top edge of the door if required for your installation. (Refer to the dotted line optional placement drawing.)
HARDWARE SHOWN
ACTUAL SIZE
Header Wall
2x4 Support
Header
Bracket
Door Bracket
Optional Placement of Door Bracket
Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
Finished Ceiling
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE DOORS (FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM, STEEL, DOORS WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.). (NOT PROVIDED)
Door Bracket
Nut 5/16"-18
Door Bracket
Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
Top of Door (Inside Garage)
Top Edge of Door
Optional Placement
METAL DOOR
Lock Washer 5/16"
Top of Door (Inside Garage)
Top Edge of Door
For a door with no exposed framing, or for the optional installation, use lag screws 5/16"x1-1/2" (Not Provided) to fasten door bracket.
Optional Placement
Carriage Bolt 5/16"x2" (Not Provided)
WOOD DOOR
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INSTALLATION STEP 13
Connect Door Arm to Trolley
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on the following page.
SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY
Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the outer trolley from the inner trolley. Slide the outer trolley back (away from the door) about 2" (5 cm) (Figures 1, 2 and 3).
Figure 1:
• Fasten straight door arm section to outer trolley with the 5/16"x1" clevis pin. Secure the connection with a ring fastener.
• Fasten curved section to the door bracket in the same way, using the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin.
Figure 2:
• Bring arm sections together. Find two pairs of holes that line up and join sections. Select holes as far apart as possible to increase door arm rigidity.
Figure 3, Hole alignment alternative:
• If holes in curved arm are above holes in straight arm, disconnect straight arm. Cut about 6" (15 cm) from the solid end. Reconnect to trolley with cut end down as shown.
• Bring arm sections together.
• Find two pairs of holes that line up and join with bolts, lock washers and nuts.
Pull the emergency release handle toward the opener at a 45° angle so that the trolley release arm is horizontal. Proceed to Adjustment Step 1, page 23. Trolley will re­engage automatically when opener is operated.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Inner Trolley
Outer Trolley
Nuts 5/16"-18
Door Bracket
Ring Fastener
Door Bracket
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4"
Lock Washers 5/16"
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1"
Straight Door Arm
Curved Door Arm
Emergency Release Handle
Bolts 5/16"-18x7/8"
Nut 5/16"-18
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1" (Trolley)
Lock Washer 5/16"
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4" (Door Bracket)
Ring Fastener
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washers 5/16"
Nuts 5/16"-18
Bolts 5/16"-18x7/8"
Cut This End
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Figure 5
ALL ONE-PIECE DOORS
1. Assemble the Door Arm:
• Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections together to the longest possible length (with a 2 or 3 hole overlap).
• Make sure the garage door is fully closed. Connect the straight door arm section to the door bracket with the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin.
• Secure with a ring fastener.
• Pull the emergency release handle, disconnecting the outer trolley from the inner trolley by pulling straight down on the emergency release handle and sliding the outer trolley back toward the motor unit.
• Connect the curved door arm section to the trolley using the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin and ring fastener.
NOTE: Adjusting the limits on the following page:
• The trolley will automatically connect. If not, review
the trolley lockout feature on page 27.
• When setting the up limit on the following page, the
door should not have a “backward” slant when fully open as illustrated below. A slight backward slant will cause unnecessary bucking and/or jerking operation as the door is being opened or closed from the fully open position.
Figure 4
Door Bracket
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4"
Straight Arm
Bolts 5/16"-18x7/8
Ring Fastener
Lock Washers 5/16"
Nuts 5/16"-18
Curved Door Arm
Door Arm
Closed Door
Inner Trolley
Door Arm Connector Hole
Inner Trolley
Open Door
Outer Trolley
Correct Angle
Emergency Release Handle
Outer Trolley
Door Arm
Door with Backward Slant (Incorrect)
ADJUSTMENT STEP 1
Program the Travel Limits
Travel limits regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down. Follow the steps below to set the limits.
To program the travel limits:
Adjust the position of the door by using the black and purple buttons. Black moves the door UP (open) and purple moves the door DOWN (close).
1. Setting the UP position: Press and hold the black
button until the yellow indicator light starts flashing slowly then release.
2. Push and hold the black button until the door reaches the desired UP (open) position (Figure 2).
NOTE: Check to be sure the door opens high enough for your vehicle.
3. Push the remote control or door control (Figure 3). This sets the UP (open) limit and begins closing the door.
4. Immediately when the door begins to move down, press and release either the black or purple button. This will stop the door.
5. Setting the DOWN position: Push and hold the purple button until the door reaches the desired DOWN (closed) position (Figure 4).
6. Once the door is closed, if there appears to have too much pressure on the door, you may toggle the door back and forth using the black and purple buttons to reach the desired closed position.
7. Push the remote control or the door control (Figure 3). This sets the DOWN (close) limit and should bring the door to the open position.
• If the opener is not stopping exactly where you would
like it, repeat steps 1 through 7 and program the limits again.
• When the unit stops in both the desired up (open)

and down (close) positions, proceed to Adjustment

Steps 2, Setting the Force.
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Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door.
• Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal system.
• NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for a binding or sticking garage door.
• After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested. Door MUST reverse on contact with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on floor.
WARNING
To prevent damage to vehicles, be sure fully open door provides adequate clearance.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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Figure 4
or
Figure 3
Figure 1
Indicator Light
Black Button
WARNING
Purple Button
CAUTION
Indicator Light
BLACK
Push and hold until the door is at desired UP
PURPLE
Indicator Light
BLACK
Push either button to stop door at desired DOWN position
PURPLE
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ADJUSTMENT STEP 2
Setting the Force
The force setting button is located on the left panel of the motor unit. The force setting measures the amount of force required to open and close the door.
1. Locate the purple button on the left panel of the motor unit (Figure 1).
2. Push the purple button twice to enter the opener into Force Adjustment Mode (Figure 1). The LED (Indicator Light) will flash quickly.
3. Push the remote control or control console (Figure 2). The door will travel to the DOWN (close) position. Push the remote control or control console again, the door will travel to the UP (open) position. Push the remote control or control console a third time to send the door to the DOWN (close) position.
The LED (Indicator Light) will stop flashing when the force has been learned.
The opener has learned the forces required to open and close your door.
The door must travel through a complete cycle, UP and DOWN, in order for the force to be set properly. If the opener cannot open and close your door fully, inspect your door to insure that it is balanced properly and is not sticking or binding. See page 3, “Preparing your garage
door.”
Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door.
• Too much force on garage door will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal system.
• NEVER use force adjustments to compensate for a binding or sticking garage door.
• After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested. Door MUST reverse on contact with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on floor.
WARNING
Figure 1
or
Figure 2
WARNING
Push Purple button twice to enter
unit into Force Adjustment Mode
Indicator Light
Black Button
Purple Button
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