LiftMaster 8587 Owner's Manual

ELITE Series Chain Drive Garage Door Opener

Model 8587 - 3/4 hp

FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY

■ 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

aligned.

■ Periodic checks of the garage door opener are required to ensure safe operation.

■ The model number label is located on the front panel of your garage door opener.

■ This garage door opener is ONLY compatible with MyQ

accessories.

■ ONLY enable the Timer-to-Close* or MyQ the garage door opener is installed on a sectional door. (*Not available on all

models)

NOTE: If you are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door, visit

www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions.

remote operation feature* when

Write down the following information for future reference:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

is connected and properly

and Security✚ 2.0™

Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

Install the Door Control. . . . . . 14-16

Install the Protector System

Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Door Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31

To Erase the Memory . . . . . . . . . 31

To Open the Door Manually . . . . . 32

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . 33-34

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-38

The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196

. . 17-20

www.liftmaster.com

845 Larch Avenue

Torsion Spring

Extension

Spring

3/16

7/16

1/2

5/32

5/16

5/8

9/16

1/4

7/16

Preparation

Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review

Thisgarage door opener has been designed and tested tooffersafeservice provided it is installed, operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warnings contained in thismanual.

When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the following pages,theywillalert you to the possibilityofserious injury or death if you do notcomplywith the warnings that accompany them.The hazard maycomefromsomething mechanical or fromelectricshock. Read the warnings carefully.

Mechanical

Electrical

When you see this Signal Word on the following pages, it will alertyou to the possibilityofdamage to your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the cautionary statementsthataccompanyit.Read them carefully.

Check the Door

1. Disable locksand remove anyropes connected to the garage door.

2. Liftthedoor halfwayup.Release the door. If balanced,itshould stayin place, supported entirelyby itssprings.

3. Raiseand lower the door to check for binding or sticking.Ifyour door binds, sticks,or is out ofbalance, call a trained door systemstechnician.

4. Checkthe seal on the bottomof the door. Anygap between the floor and the bottom of the door must not exceed 1/4 inch (6 mm).Otherwise,the safety reversal system may not workproperly.

5. The openershould be installed above the center of thedoor. If there isa torsion spring or center bearing plate in the wayofthe header bracket,itmay be installed within 4 feet (1.2 m)to the leftor rightofthe door center.See page 7.

Tools Needed

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 mayNOTreverse when required.

• NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door springs, cables,pulleys, bracketsor their hardware,ALLof which are under EXTREMEtension.

• Disable ALLlocksand removeALLropes connected to garage door BEFORE installation and operating garage door opener to avoid entanglement.

To prevent damage to garage door and opener:

• ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the opener.

• ONLY operate garage door opener at 120 V,60 Hz to avoidmalfunction and damage.

Overview/Carton Inventory

GARAGE DOOR OPENER ASSEMBLY A. tekcarb redaeH B. Pulley and bracket C. tekcarb rooD D. mra rood devruC E. mra rood thgiartS

F. yellorT G. Emergency release rope and handle H. Rail I. renepo rood egaraG

NOTE: Accessories will vary depending on the garage door opener model purchased. Depending on your specific model, other accessories may be included with your garage door opener. The instructions for these accessories will be attached to the accessory and are not included in this manual. The images throughout this manual are for reference and your product may look different.

J. Chain spreader K. Chasis support bracket L. Chain M. lortnoc rooD N. eriw etihw/der dna etihW

The Protector System

O. srosnes gnisrever ytefaS

with white and white/black wire attached:

Sending Sensor (1), Receiving Sensor (1) Safety Sensor Brackets (2), and Extension Brackets (2)

P. erutaretil dna slebal ytefaS Q. Rail grease

Hardware

Assembly

Washered Bolts and Lock Washer [mounted in the top of the garage door opener]

Screw #8-32 x 3/8" (2) Hex Bolts 1/4"-20 x 5/8" (2) Lock Washers (2) Washered Bolt 5/16"-18 x 1/2" (2)

Chassis Support Bracket Hardware

Screw #8-32 x 3/8" (2)

Chain Spreader Hardware

Rail Hardware

Installation

Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) Lag Screw 5/16"-9 x 1-5/8" (2) Lag Screw 5/16"-18 x 1-5/8" (2) Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" (1) Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1-1/4" (1) Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1" (1) Nut 5/16"-18 (4) Lock Washer 5/16"-16 (4) Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14 x 5/8" (2) Ring Fastener (3) Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20 x 1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Hex Bolt 1/4"-20 x 5/8" (2) Lock Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Lag Screw 1/4" x 1-1/2" (4)

Door Control Hardware

Screw 6AB x 1-1/4" (2) Screw 6-32 x 1" (2) Drywall Anchors (2) Insulated Staples

895MAX

Remote Control

880LM

Smart Control Panel

MyQ® AND SECURITY✚TM2.0 ACCESSORIES

Preparation

Washered Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2" (Mounted

in the

garage door opener)

HARDWARE

Lock Nut (Mounted in the garage door opener)

Lock Nut

Washered Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2"

Hex Screws 8-32x1"

Washers

Chain Spreader6-Tooth

Sprocket

8-Tooth Sprocket

Chain Spreader

Motor Unit Mounting Plate Motor Unit Mounting Plate

Assembly

1 Attach the rail to the garage door opener

NOTE: ONLY use the bolts removed from the garage door opener. Place the garage door opener on the packing material to prevent

To avoid SERIOUSdamage to garage door opener, useONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of theopener.

scratching.

1.1 Remove boltand locknutfromthe top

of the garage door opener.

1.2 Align the rail and the styrofoam overthe

sprocket. Cut the tape fromthe rail, chain, and styrofoam.

1.3 Fasten the rail with the previously

removed washered bolt and locknut.

1.4 Position thechain around the garage

door opener sprocket.

1.5 Attach the chain spreader tothe garage

door opener with screws.

1.6 Guide the chain around the selected

groove in the chain spreader, to engage either the 8-toothor 6-tooth sprocket.

NOTE:The 6-tooth sprocketisfor use with Carriage House Doors and the 8tooth sprocketis for use with regular doors.

Washerd Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2"

Screw #8-32x3/8"

Hex Bolt 1/4"-20x5/8"

Lock Washer

1/2"

Assembly

2 Attach the Chassis Support Bracket

To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to finger from moving garage door opener:

• ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener.

• Securely attach sprocketcoverBEFORE operating.

2.1 Position the chassis support bracket on the unit.

2.2 Attach the brackettothe rail with1/4"-20x5/8"hex bolts and lock washers.Donot overtighten.

2.3 Attach the brackettothe opener by inserting a 5/16"-18x1/2" washered screwthrough a hole in each side flange and a matching hole in the

bracket.Complete theconnection by inserting the #8-32x3/8" screw through the back flange and the hole in rail support .

3 Tighten the Chain

3.1 Loosen the inner nutand lockwasher on the trolleythreaded shaft.

3.2 Tighten the outer nutuntil the chain is a 1/2 inch abovethe base ofthe rail at the midpointof

the rail.

3.3 Re-tightenthe inner nut.

Slack in thechain is normal when thedoor isclosed.No readjustment is necessary.

NOTE: Sprocket noise can result if the chain is too loose. During future maintenance, ALWAYS pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the trolley before adjusting the chain.

WARNING

Installation

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:

1. READANDFOLLOW ALL INSTALLATIONWARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Install garage door opener ONLY on properlybalanced and lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced door mayNOT 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 systemstechnician 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 (2.13m) or more above floor.

6. Mountthe emergency releasewithin reach, but atleast6 feet (1.83 m) above thefloor and avoiding contact with vehicles to avoid accidentalrelease.

7. NEVER connectgarage door opener topower source until instructed todo so.

8. NEVERwear watches,rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener.Theycould be caughtin garage door or opener mechanisms.

NOTE:If you are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door,visit www.liftmaster.comfor installation instructions.

9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:

• within sight ofthegarage door.

• out ofreach of children at minimum heightof 5 feet(1.5m).

• away from ALL moving partsofthedoor.

10. Placeentrapment warning label on wall nextto garage door control.

11. Placemanual release/safetyreversetestlabel in plain viewon inside of garage door.

12. Upon completion ofinstallation,testsafetyreversal system.Door MUST reverse on contactwith a 1-1/2"(3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor.

13. To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYor DEATH from electrocution, disconnectALL electricpower BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.

14. DO NOT enable the Timer-to-Close functionality if operating either one-piece or swinging garage doors. To be enabled ONLY when operating a sectional door.

1 Determine the header bracket location

Sectional door with curved track

Header

Wall

Track

2" (5 cm)

Highest Point of Travel

Door

Header Wall

Unfinished Ceiling

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

2x4

Structural Supports

Level (Optional)

OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET

NOTE: Ifyou are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions.

1.1 Closethe door and markthe inside vertical centerline of the garage door.

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 NOTreverse when required. DO NOT install headerbracketover drywall.

• Concreteanchors 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 mightNOTreverse when required.

1.2 Extend the line onto the header wall above the door.

1.3 Open your door tothe highestpointof travel as shown. Draw an intersectinghorizontal line on

NOTE: Ifthe total number of inches exceeds the height available in your garage, use the maximum height possible, or refer to page 8 for ceiling installation.

Youcan fastenthe header bracket within4 feet (1.22 m) of the leftorright of the door center onlyif a torsion spring orcenterbearingplate is in the way; or you can attachit to the ceiling when clearance is minimal.(It may be mountedonthe wall upside down if necessary, to gain approximately 1/2" (1 cm).

Ifyou need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), uselag screws(not provided) tosecurelyfasten the2x4 to structural supports.

the header wall 2"(5 cm) abovethe high point. This height willprovide travel clearance for the top edge of the door.

HARDWARE

Lag Screw 5/16" - 9 x 1-5/8"

Wall Mount

Optional Mounting Holes

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

(Header Wall)

Header Bracket

2x4

Structural

Support

Door Spring

(Garage Door)

Highest Point of Garage Door Travel

Horizontal Line

Lag Screw 5/16" - 9 x 1-5/8"

(Header Wall)

Ceiling

Mounting Holes

(Finished Ceiling)

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

Header Bracket

6" (15 cm) Maximum

Door Spring

(Garage Door)

Lag Screw 5/16" - 9 x 1-5/8"

Installation

2 Install the Header Bracket

You canattachthe header bracketeither to the wall above thegarage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the instructionswhichwill work best for your particular requirements.Donot installthe

headerbracket over drywall.If installing into masonry,use concrete anchors (not provided).

OPTION A WALL INSTALLATION

2.1A Center the bracketon the vertical

centerline with the bottom edge of the bracketon the horizontal line as shown (withthe arrowpointing toward the ceiling).

2.2A Mark the vertical set of bracketholes(do

not use the holes designated forceiling mount).Drill 3/16" pilotholes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural support with lag screws.

OPTION B CEILING INSTALLATION

2.1B Extend the vertical centerline onto the

ceiling asshown.

2.2B Center the bracketon the vertical mark,

no more than 6" (15 cm) from the wall. Make sure the arrow is pointing toward the wall. The bracketcan be mounted flushagainst the ceiling when clearance is minimal.

2.3B Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16"pilot holes

and fasten bracket securely to a structural support with lag screws.

Ring Fastener

Clevis Pin 5/16" X 2-3/4"

HARDWARE

Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4"

Ring

Fastener

Connected Disconnected

3 Attach the rail to the header bracket

3.1 Align therail with the header bracket.

Inserttheclevispin through the holesin the header bracket and rail. Secure withthe ring fastener.

NOTE: Use the packing material as a protective base for the garage door opener.

4 Position the garage door opener

To prevent damage to garage door, restgarage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.

4.1 Remove thepacking material and lift the

garage door opener onto a ladder.

NOTE: A 2x4 is ideal for setting the distance between the rail and the door.Ifthe ladder is not tall enough you will need help at this point.

4.2 Fullyopen the door and placea 2x4 (laid flat) under the rail.

NOTE: Ifthe door hitsthe trolley when it is raised, pull the trolley release arm down to disconnectthe inner and outer trolley. Slide the outer trolley toward the garage door opener. The trolley can remain disconnected until instructed.

HARDWARE

Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8"

Nut 5/16"-18

Lock Washer 5/16"

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

(Not Provided) Lag Screws 5/16"- 18x1-7/8"

Measure Distance

Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8", Lock Washer 5/16", Nut 5/16"-18

FIGURE 3

Not Provided

Finished Ceiling

Unfinished Ceiling

Installation

5 Hang the garage door opener

To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener,fasten it SECURELY to structural supportsofthe garage.Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing ANY brackets into masonry.

Hanging your garage door opener will vary depending on your garage.Two representative installationsare shown. Yoursmaybe different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings (Figure

2), attacha sturdy metal bracket to structural supportsbefore installing the opener. This bracketand fastening hardware are not provided.

Instructionsbelow are for attaching the garage door opener directlyto structural supports.

5.1 Measure the distancefromeach side ofthe

motor unit to thestructural support.

5.2 Cutboth pieces of the hanging bracketto

required lengths.

5.3 Drill 3/16" pilotholes in the structural

supports.

5.4 Attach one end of each bracket to a

support with 5/16"-18x1-7/8" lag screws (not provided).

5.5 Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets

with5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolts,lockwashers and nuts.

5.6 Checktomakesure the rail is centered

over the door (or in line with the header bracketifthe bracket is not centered above the door).

5.7 Remove the2x4.Operate thedoor

manually. Ifthe door hitsthe rail, raisethe header bracket.

NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at this time.

or or

Trolley Re

lease Arm

6 Install the light bulbs

To prevent possible OVERHEATING of theend panel or light socket:

• UseONLY A19 incandescent (100Wmaximum)or compact fluorescent(26Wmaximum) light bulbs.

• DO NOT use incandescentbulbs larger than 100W.

• DO NOT use compact fluorescentlight bulbslarger than 26W (100W equivalent).

To prevent damage to the opener:

• DO NOT use halogen bulbs.

• DO NOT use shortneckor specialty light bulbs.

7 Attach the emergency release rope and handle

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door:

• Ifpossible,use emergency releasehandle 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 emergencyrelease handle unlessgarage doorwayisclear of personsand obstructions.

• NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. If rope knotbecomesuntied, you could fall.

6.1 Pull on the top center ofthe light lensand rotatethe

light lens down.

6.2 Insertan A19 incandescent(100W maximum) or

compactfluorescent (26W, 100Wequivalent)light bulb into the lightsocket.

NOTE: Do not use halogen, short neck, or specialty light bulbs as these mayoverheat the end panel or light socket. Do not use LED bulbs astheymayreduce the range or performance of your remote control(s).

6.3 Rotate the lens up toclose.

7.1 Insertone end of the emergencyrelease rope

through the handle. Make sure that“NOTICE” is right side up. Tie a knotat least 1 inch(2.5 cm) from the end of the emergencyrelease rope.

7.2 Insertthe other end of the emergencyrelease rope

through the hole in the trolley release arm. Mount the emergency releasewithinreach, but at least6 feet(1.83 m) above the floor, avoiding contactwith vehiclesto prevent accidental release and secure witha knot.

NOTE: Ifit is necessaryto cut the emergency release rope, seal the cutend with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling. Ensure the emergencyrelease rope and handle are above the top of all vehicles to avoid entanglement.

Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"

HARDWARE

A horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors (ﬁ berglass, aluminum, steel, doors with glass panel, etc.) (not provided).

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

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 4

FIGURE 5

FIGURE 3

Vertical Reinforcement

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

Door Bracket

Self-Threading Screw 1/4" - 14x 5/8"

Vertical Reinforcement

Bolt 5/16"-18x2" (Not provided)

Lock Washer 5/16"

Nut 5/16"-18

Door Bracket

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

Bolt 5/16"-18x2" (Not provided)

Inside Edge of Door or Reinforcement Board

Vertical Centerline of Garage Door

Installation

8 Install the door bracket

Fiberglass,aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILLREQUIREreinforcementBEFORE installation of door bracket.Contact your door manufacturer for reinforcement kit.

Figure 1 showsone pieceof angle iron asthe horizontal brace. For the vertical brace,2 pieces of angle iron are used to create a U-shaped support. The bestsolution is to check with your garage door manufacturer for an openerinstallation door reinforcement kit.

NOTE: Many door reinforcement kitsprovide for directattachment of the clevis pin and door arm. In this case you will not need the door bracket; proceed to the next step.

SECTIONALDOORS

8.1 Center the door bracketon the previouslymarked vertical centerline used for the header bracket

installation.NotecorrectUP placement,as stamped inside thebracket.

8.2 Position the top edge ofthebracket2"-4" (5-10 cm) below thetop edge of the door,OR directly below

any structural support acrossthe top ofthe door.

8.3 Mark,drill holesand install asfollows, depending on your door’sconstruction:

Metal orlight weight doors usinga verticalangleironbrace between thedoor panelsupport andthe doorbracket:

• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracketusing the two self threading screws. (Figure 2)

• Alternately, use two 5/16" bolts,lock washers and nuts (not provided).(Figure 3)

Metal,insulated orlight weight factory reinforced doors:

• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracketusing the self-threading screws. (Figure 4)

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"-18x2" carriage bolts,lockwashersand nuts(notprovided). (Figure 5)

NOTE: The 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws are not intended for use on wood doors.

Straight Door Arm

Curved Door Arm

(Groove facing out)

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Straight Door Arm

Curved Door Arm

Ring Fastener

Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1"

Ring Fastener

Clevis Pin 5/16

" x 1-1/4"

HARDWARE

Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"

Nut 5/16"-18

Lock Washer

5/16"

Clevis Pin 5/16"x1"

Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4"

Ring Fastener

Nut 5/16"

- 18 Lock Washer 5/16"

Hex Bolt 5/16" - 18 x 7/8"

If the straight door arm is hanging down too

far, you may cut 6 inches

(15 cm) from the solid end.

Nut 5/16" - 18

Lock Washer 5/16"

Hex Bolt 5/16

" - 18 x 7/8"

Trolley re

lease

arm

9 Connect the door arm to the trolley

IMPORTANT: The groove on the straight door arm MUST face away from the curved door arm.

9.1 Closethe door.Disconnectthe trolley by

pulling the emergency releasehandle. Slide the outer trolley back(awayfrom the door) about 2"(5 cm).

9.4 Align thestraightdoor armwiththe

curved door arm.Select two aligned holes (as farapart as possible) and attach using the bolts, nutsand lock washers.

9.2 Attach the straight door arm tothe outer

trolley using theclevispin. Attachwith the ring fastener.

NOTE: Ifthe holes do not line up, reverse the straight door arm.Select twoaligned holes (as far apart as possible) and attachusing the bolts,nutsand lock washers.

9.3 Attach the curveddoor arm to the door

bracketusing the clevis pin. Attach with the ring fastener.

9.5 Pull the emergency release handle

toward the garage door opener until the trolley release arm is horizontal. The trolley will re-engage automatically when the garage door opener is activated.

Install the Door Control

Screw 6ABx1"

HARDWARE

Drywall Anchors

Screw 6-32x

7/16" (11

mm)

Wall

Screw 6-32 x 1"

DRYWALL

GANG

BOX

Screw 6AB x 1"

Drywall Anchor

1 Install the door control

INTRODUCTION

Compatible with MyQ®and Security+ 2.0™

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution:

• Be sure power is NOTconnectedBEFORE installing door control.

• ConnectONLY to 12 VOLTlow voltage wires. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closinggarage door:

• Install door control within sightofgarage door, out ofreach of children at a minimumheight of 5 feet (1.5 m), and away from ALL moving parts of door.

• NEVER permit children to operateor playwith door control push buttonsor remote control transmitters.

• Activate door ONLY when it can be seen clearly,isproperly adjusted, and there are no obstructions to door travel.

• ALWAYS keep garage door in sight untilcompletelyclosed. NEVER permitanyone to crosspathof closing garage door.

NOTE: For gang box installations it is not necessaryto drill holes or install the drywall anchors. Use the existing holesin the gang box.

1.1 Strip 7/16 inch(11 mm) ofinsulation from

one end of the wire and separate the wires.

1.2 Connectone wire to each ofthetwoscrews

on the backof the door control. The wires can be connected to either screw.

PRE-WIREDINSTALLATIONS:Choose any two wires to connect, note which wires are used so the correctwires are connected at the garage door opener in a later step.

accessories, see page 35. Your garage door opener is compatible with up to 2 SmartControl Panels or 4 ofany other Security+ 2.0™ door controls.NOTE:Older LiftMaster door controls

and third party products are not compatible.

Install thedoor controlwithin sight of the door at a minimum heightof 5 feet(1.5 m) where small children cannotreach, and awayfromthe moving parts of the door.

NOTE: Your product may look different than moving parts of the door the illustrations.

1.3 Markthe location of thebottommounting

hole and drill a 5/32inch (4 mm)hole.

1.4 Install the bottom screw,allowing 1/8 inch

(3 mm) to protrude from the wall.

Install the Door Control

DRYWALL

Drywall Anchor

Screw 6-32 x 1"

Screw 6AB x 1"

GANG BOX

HARDWARE

Insulated Staple (Not shown)

Staple

7/16" (11

mm)

RED

WHITE

GREY

1.5 Position the bottomhole ofthedoor

1.6 Lift the pushbar up and markthe top hole. 1.7 Remove the door control from the wall

control over the screwand slide down into place.

2 Wire the door control to the garage door opener

2.1

Run the white and red/white wire fromthe door control to

the garage door opener. Attachthe wire to thewall and ceiling with the staples (notapplicable for gang box or pre-wired installations). Do notpierce the wire with the staple as this may cause a short or an open circuit.

PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: When wiring

the door control to the garage door opener make sure you use the same wires thatare connected to the door control.

and drill a 5/32 inch (4 mm) hole for the top screw.

2.2

Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm)of insulation fromthe end of the wire near the garage door opener.

door controlover the screw and slide down into place. Attach the top screw.

2.3

Connectthe wire tothe red and

white terminals on thegarage door opener. To insertor release wires fromthe terminal, push in the tab with screwdriver tip.

1.8 Position the bottom hole of the

Install the Door Control

3 Attach the warning labels

3.1 Attach the entrapmentwarning label on thewall near the door control with tacksor

staples.

3.2 Attach the manual release/safety reverse test label in a visible location on the inside of

the garage door.

Install the Protector System

Invisible Light Beam Protection Area

Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. above floor

Introduction

Be sure power is NOTconnectedto the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATHfrom closing garage door:

• Correctlyconnectand align the safety reversing sensor. This required safety device MUSTNOT be disabled.

• Install thesafety reversing sensorso beam is NO HIGHER than 6" (15 cm) above garage floor.

IMPORTANTINFORMATIONABOUTTHESAFETYREVERSINGSENSORS Thesafety reversing sensors must beconnected andalignedcorrectlybeforethe garage dooropener willmove inthe down direction.

The sending sensor (with an amber LED)transmits an invisiblelight beamto the receiving sensor(with a green LED).If an obstruction breaksthe light beam while the door is closing, the door will stop and reverse to the full open position,and thegarage door opener lightswill flash 10 times.

NOTE: For energyefficiency the garage door opener will enter sleep mode when the door is fully closed. The sleep mode shuts the garage door opener down until activated. The sleep mode is sequenced with the garage door opener light bulb;as the light bulb turns off the sensor LEDs will turn off and whenever the garage door opener lights turn on the sensor LEDswill light. The garage door opener will not go into the sleep mode until the garage door opener has completed 5 cycles upon power up.

Wheninstalling the safety reversingsensors check the following:

• Sensorsare installed inside the garage, one on either side of thedoor.

• Sensorsare facing each other with the lensesaligned and thereceiving sensor lensdoes notreceivedirect sunlight.

• Sensorsare no more than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor and the lightbeam is unobstructed.

Install the Protector System

HARDWARE

Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2"

Wing Nut 1/4"-20

Lag Screw 1/4"x1-1/2"

Hex Bolt 1/4"-20x5/8"

Lock Nut 1/4"-20

Carriage Bolt 1/4" - 20 x 1/2"

Wing Nut 1/4" - 20

(not provided)

side

rage

Wal

(not provided)

Lens

Carriage Bolt 1/4" - 20 x 1/2"

Wing Nut 1/4" - 20

1 Install the Safety Reversing Sensors

The safetyreversing sensors can be attached to the door track,thewall,or the floor.Ifthe door trackwill not support the sensorbracketa wall installationis recommended. Choose one of the following installations.

OPTION A

1.1A Slide the curved armsofthe sensor

OPTION B WALLINSTALLATION

Ifadditional clearanceis needed an extension bracket(notprovided) or wood blockscanbe used.Makesure each brackethasthe same amount ofclearance so they will align correctly.

1.1B Position thesensor bracket against the

wall with the curved armsfacingthe door. Make sure there is enough clearance for thebeam to be unobstructed.Markholes.

1.2B Drill 3/16 inch pilotholes for eachsensor

DOOR TRACK INSTALLATION

bracketaround the edge of the door track. Snap into placeso that the sensor bracket is flush againstthe track.

bracketand attach the sensor brackets to the wall using lag screws(not provided).

1.2A Slide the carriage bolt into the sloton

each sensor.

1.3B Slide the carriage bolt into the sloton

each sensor.

1.3A Insert the boltthrough the hole in the sensor

bracketand attach with the wing nut.The lenses on bothsensorsshould pointtoward each other. Make sure the lens is not obstructed by the sensor bracket.

1.4B

Insertthebolt through the hole in thesensor bracketand attach with the wing nut.The lenses on bothsensorsshould pointtoward each other. Make sure thelens is notobstructed by the sensor bracket.

Install the Protector System

Lag Screws 1-4"x1-1/2"

Extension Brack

Lock Nut 1/4"-20

Hex Bolt 1/4"-20x5/8"

Carriage Bolt 1/4" - 20 x 1/2"

Wing Nut 1/4" - 20

HARDWARE

Insulated Staple (Not shown)

Staple

7/16" (11 mm)

RED

WHITE

GREY

1 Install the Safety Reversing Sensors

OPTION C

Usean extension bracketor wood block to raise the sensor bracket if needed.

1.1C Carefully measure the position of both

FLOOR INSTALLATION

sensor bracketsso they will be the same distancefromthe wall and unobstructed.

1.2C

Attach thesensor bracketstothe floor using concrete anchors.

1.3C

Slide the carriage bolt into the sloton each sensor.

1.4C

Insertthebolt through the hole in thesensor bracketand attach with the wing nut.The lens on bothsensorsshould pointtoward each other. Make sure thelens is notobstructed by the sensor bracket.

2 Wire the Safety Reversing

Sensors

PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: If your garage

already haswiresinstalled for the safety reversing sensors,seepage 20.

OPTION A

INSTALLATION WITHOUT PRE-WIRING

2.1A Run thewire from both sensorstothe

garage door opener. Attach the wire to the wall and ceiling withthe staples.

2.2A Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation

fromeach set of wires. Separate the wires.Twistthe white wires together. Twist the white/blackwires together.

2.3A Insert the white wires intothe white terminal on

the garage door opener. Insert the white/black wires into the grey terminal on the garage door opener. Toinsertor remove thewires from the terminal,push in the tab with a screwdrivertip.

Install the Protector System

7/16" (11 mm)

7/16" (11

mm)

Safety reversing sensor wires

Pre-installed wires

White

White/Black

Yellow (for

example)

Purple (for example)

Not Provided

Pre-installed wires

Safety

reversing sensor wires

7/16" (11 mm)

Yellow

Purple

RED

WHITE

GREY

Purple (for

example)

Yellow

(for example)

To insert or remove the wires from the terminal, push in the tab with a screwdriver tip.

OPTION B PRE-WIRED INSTALLATION

2.1B Cut the end of the safety

reversing sensor wire,making sure there isenough wire to reach the pre-installed wires

2.2B Separate the safetyreversing sensor wires and strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of

insulation from eachend. Choose two of thepre-installed wiresand strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation fromeach end. Make sure that you choose the same color pre-installed wires for eachsensor.

fromthe wall.

2.4B At the garage door opener, strip 7/16 inch(11 mm) ofinsulation from each end of the wirespreviously chosen for the

safety reversing sensors. Twistthe like-colored wires together.

2.3B Connect the pre-installed wires to thesensor wires with wire nuts

making sure thecolors correspond foreach sensor. For example, the white wire would connect to the yellowwire and the white/black wire would connecttothe purple wire.

2.5B Insert the wires connected to the white safetysensor wires to the

white terminal on the garage door opener. Insert the wires thatare connected to the white/black safetysensor wiresto the grey terminal on the garage door opener.

TYPICAL WIRING

Ground Tab

Green Ground Screw

Ground Wire

White Wire

PERMANENT WIRING

Black Wire

Power

1 Connect Power

Toavoidinstallation difficulties, do not activate the garage dooropener 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 onlyfitintoa grounding type outlet. Ifthe plug doesn’t fit into your outlet, contacta qualified electrician toinstall the proper outlet.

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATHfromelectrocution or fire:

• Be sure power is NOTconnectedto the opener, and disconnect power tocircuit BEFORE removing coverto establish permanent wiring connection.

• 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 fitoutlet.Be sure the opener is grounded.

THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR CONNECTINGPOWER:

OPTION A

TYPICAL WIRING

1.1A Plug in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet.

1.2A DO NOTrun garage door opener at this time.

OPTION B

If permanentwiringis requiredby yourlocalcode,refer tothe followingprocedure. Tomake a permanent connection throughthe 7/8 inch holeinthe topof the motor unit(accordingto localcode):

PERMANENT WIRING

1.1B Removethe motor unitcover screws and setthecover aside.

1.2B Removethe attached 3-prong cord.

1.3B Connectthe black (line) wire to thescrewon the brassterminal;the white (neutral) wire to the

screwon the silver terminal; and the ground wire tothe green ground screw.The opener must be grounded.

1.4B Reinstallthe cover.

Green LED

ROSNES GNIVIECERROSNES GNIDNES

Amber LED

the receiving sensor is in direct sunlight, switch it with sending sensor so it is on the opposite side of the door.

(invisible light beam)

Make sure there is power to

the garage

door opener.

Make sure the sensor wire is not shorted/broken.

RED

WHITE

GREY

Make sure the sensor has been wired correctly: white wires to white terminal and white/black wires to grey terminal.

Make sure the sensors are aligned.Make sure the sensor wire is

not shorted/broken.

Power

2 Ensure the Safety Reversing Sensors are aligned

Thedoor willnotcloseif the sensors have not been installedandaligned correctly.

When the light beam isobstructed or misaligned while the door is closing, the door will reverse and the garage door opener lights will flash ten times. Ifthe door is alreadyopen, it will notclose.The sensorscan be aligned by loosening the wing nuts, aligning the sensors,and tightening the wing nuts.

IFTHEAMBER LED ON THESENDING SENSORIS NOT GLOWING: IFTHE GREENLEDON THE RECEIVINGSENSOR IS NOTGLOWING:

2.1 Checktomakesure the LEDsin both sensorsare glowing steadily.TheLEDs in both sensorswill glow steadily ifthey

are aligned and wired correctly.

3 Ensure the Door Control is wired correctly

Ifthe door control has been installed and wired correctly a message will display on the screen.

UP (Open)

DOWN (Close)

UP Button

Adjustment Button

DOWN Button

PROGRAMMING BUTTONS

Adjustments

Withouta properly installed safetyreversal system,persons(particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door.

• Incorrectadjustment of garage door travel limitswillinterfere with proper operationof safety reversal system.

• AfterANY adjustmentsare made, thesafety reversal system MUST be tested. Door MUSTreverse on contact with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm)high object(or 2x4 laid flat) on floor.

To prevent damage to vehicles,be sure fully open door providesadequate clearance.

INTRODUCTION

Your garage door opener is designed with electronic controlsto make setup and adjustmentseasy. The adjustmentsallow you to programwhere the door will stop in the open (UP) and close(DOWN) position. The electronic controlssense the amountofforce required to open and closethe door. The force is adjusted automatically when you program thetravel.

NOTE: Ifanything interferes with the door’s upward travel it will stop. Ifanything interferes with the door’sdownward travel, it will reverse.

To watcha short instructional video on programming your new garage door opener use your smartphone to read the QR Code below:

PROGRAMMING BUTTONS

The programmingbuttonsare located on the leftside panel of the garage door opener and are used to programthe travel.

+ 53 hidden pages

LiftMaster 8587 Owner's Manual

CONTENTS

Preparation

Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review

Check the Door

Tools Needed

Overview/Carton Inventory

Hardware

Assembly

1 Attach the rail to the garage door opener

Installation

1 Determine the header bracket location

OPTION A WALL INSTALLATION

OPTION B CEILING INSTALLATION

3 Attach the rail to the header bracket

4 Position the garage door opener

5 Hang the garage door opener

6 Install the light bulbs

7 Attach the emergency release rope and handle

8 Install the door bracket

Install the Door Control

1 Install the door control

2 Wire the door control to the garage door opener

3 Attach the warning labels

Introduction

1 Install the Safety Reversing Sensors

OPTION B PRE-WIRED INSTALLATION

Power

2 Ensure the Safety Reversing Sensors are aligned

3 Ensure the Door Control is wired correctly

PROGRAMMING BUTTONS

Adjustments

INTRODUCTION