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The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com ® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model Series 1300 For Residential Use Only Model 1356 - 1/2HP Model 1346 - 1/3HP Model 1355 - 1/2HP Model 1345 - 1/3HP Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed ...safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System...
The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com ® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model Series 1300 For Residential Use Only Model 1356 - 1/2HP Model 1346 - 1/3HP Model 1355 - 1/2HP Model 1345 - 1/3HP Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed ...safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System...
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... parts 37 Motor unit assembly parts 38 Accessories 39 Repair Parts and Service 40 Warranty 40 INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to the trolley 26-27 Adjustment 28-30 Adjust the travel limits 28 Adjust the force 29 ...Test the safety reversal system 30 Test the Protector System 30 Operation 31-34 Operation safety instructions 31 Using your garage door opener 31 Using the wall-mounted door control 32 To open the door manually 32 Care of serious injury or death if you ...
... parts 37 Motor unit assembly parts 38 Accessories 39 Repair Parts and Service 40 Warranty 40 INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to the trolley 26-27 Adjustment 28-30 Adjust the travel limits 28 Adjust the force 29 ...Test the safety reversal system 30 Test the Protector System 30 Operation 31-34 Operation safety instructions 31 Using your garage door opener 31 Using the wall-mounted door control 32 To open the door manually 32 Care of serious injury or death if you ...
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... Screwdriver Hack Saw Claw Hammer Adjustable End Wrench 3 If balanced, it should stay in place, supported entirely by its springs. 2. Preparing your garage door Before you begin: • Disable locks. • Remove any binding or sticking. WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: CAUTION... • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of which are under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to WARNING...
... Screwdriver Hack Saw Claw Hammer Adjustable End Wrench 3 If balanced, it should stay in place, supported entirely by its springs. 2. Preparing your garage door Before you begin: • Disable locks. • Remove any binding or sticking. WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: CAUTION... • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of which are under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to WARNING...
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... & fastening hardware is closed Header Wall Torsion OR Spring Extension Spring Motor unit Safety Reversing Sensor --- --- -- Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Wallmounted Door Control Access Door Header Bracket Chain Pulley Bracket CLOSED POSITION Trolley Gap between the floor and the bottom of the ...blocks may call for details. If not, Model 1702LM Outside Quick Release is needed to see rail extension kits listed on your garage? Floor or door should be securely fastened to this page and the accompanying illustrations as you have a steel, aluminum, fiberglass ...
... & fastening hardware is closed Header Wall Torsion OR Spring Extension Spring Motor unit Safety Reversing Sensor --- --- -- Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Wallmounted Door Control Access Door Header Bracket Chain Pulley Bracket CLOSED POSITION Trolley Gap between the floor and the bottom of the ...blocks may call for details. If not, Model 1702LM Outside Quick Release is needed to see rail extension kits listed on your garage? Floor or door should be securely fastened to this page and the accompanying illustrations as you have a steel, aluminum, fiberglass ...
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... exceed 1/4" (6 mm) Safety Reversing Sensor CLOSED POSITION Header Wall Chain Pulley Bracket Chain Trolley Header Curved Bracket Door Arm Rail Garage Door Door Bracket Straight Door Arm Emergency Release Rope & Handle 5 WARNING Without a properly working safety reversal system, CAUTION persons ...(particularly small children) could be repaired to sectional doors in chain tension is normal when garage door is required. ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK Header Wall Slack in Installation Step 11. • Depending on your door is...
... exceed 1/4" (6 mm) Safety Reversing Sensor CLOSED POSITION Header Wall Chain Pulley Bracket Chain Trolley Header Curved Bracket Door Arm Rail Garage Door Door Bracket Straight Door Arm Emergency Release Rope & Handle 5 WARNING Without a properly working safety reversal system, CAUTION persons ...(particularly small children) could be repaired to sectional doors in chain tension is normal when garage door is required. ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK Header Wall Slack in Installation Step 11. • Depending on your door is...
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...model purchased. Parts may be stuck in two cartons which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below. Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam. Hardware for assembly and installation is complete. If anything is missing, carefully check the ...packing material. Model 1355 & 1345 ONLY Lighted Door Control Button w/6ABx1-1/2" screws SECURITY✚® Single-Button Remote Control (1) Sprocket Cover Remote Control Transmitter Visor Clip...
...model purchased. Parts may be stuck in two cartons which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below. Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam. Hardware for assembly and installation is complete. If anything is missing, carefully check the ...packing material. Model 1355 & 1345 ONLY Lighted Door Control Button w/6ABx1-1/2" screws SECURITY✚® Single-Button Remote Control (1) Sprocket Cover Remote Control Transmitter Visor Clip...
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... to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of the washered bolts part way in. USE ONLY THIS TYPE AND SIZE BOLT Washered Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2" Rail Hole Styrofoam ASSEMBLY STEP 2 Attach the Chain to the Sprocket and Install the Sprocket Cover MODELS 1355 AND 1345 ONLY.../2" Motor Unit Sprocket Sprocket Cover Back Tab Slot Front Tab Slot Mounting Plate 8 ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit MODELS 1355 AND 1345 ONLY (For Models 1356 and 1346 see page 9) • Remove the two washered bolts mounted in top of motor unit. • Position rail at an...
... to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of the washered bolts part way in. USE ONLY THIS TYPE AND SIZE BOLT Washered Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2" Rail Hole Styrofoam ASSEMBLY STEP 2 Attach the Chain to the Sprocket and Install the Sprocket Cover MODELS 1355 AND 1345 ONLY.../2" Motor Unit Sprocket Sprocket Cover Back Tab Slot Front Tab Slot Mounting Plate 8 ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit MODELS 1355 AND 1345 ONLY (For Models 1356 and 1346 see page 9) • Remove the two washered bolts mounted in top of motor unit. • Position rail at an...
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.... • Cut tape from the mounting plate). • Fasten the rail with the two washered bolts previously removed. WARNING CAUTION To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in top of any other bolts will cause serious damage to the Motor Unit MODELS 1356 AND...
.... • Cut tape from the mounting plate). • Fasten the rail with the two washered bolts previously removed. WARNING CAUTION To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in top of any other bolts will cause serious damage to the Motor Unit MODELS 1356 AND...
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... AND 1346 ONLY • Line up the holes in the chain spreader with the hardware provided. • Remove the trolley threaded shaft from CAUTION moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener. • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating. The slot in the chain spreader...
... AND 1346 ONLY • Line up the holes in the chain spreader with the hardware provided. • Remove the trolley threaded shaft from CAUTION moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener. • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating. The slot in the chain spreader...
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... (2.13 m) or more above the base of the rail at minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m). • away from the trolley. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to the position shown when the door is approximately 1/2" (13 mm) above floor. 6. Sprocket noise can result... AND INSTRUCTIONS. 2. An improperly balanced door may notice some chain droop with a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on inside of garage door. 12. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.83 m) above floor. 7. AS YOU TURN THE NUT, KEEP THE CHAIN FROM TWISTING. All repairs to ...
... (2.13 m) or more above the base of the rail at minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m). • away from the trolley. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to the position shown when the door is approximately 1/2" (13 mm) above floor. 6. Sprocket noise can result... AND INSTRUCTIONS. 2. An improperly balanced door may notice some chain droop with a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on inside of garage door. 12. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.83 m) above floor. 7. AS YOU TURN THE NUT, KEEP THE CHAIN FROM TWISTING. All repairs to ...
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...Point of Travel Door Sectional door with curved track Header Wall Track 2" (5 cm) One-piece door with horizontal Door track Highest Point of the garage door. 2. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of Travel 12 This height will provide travel as shown here and on the ...DEATH: CAUTION • Header bracket 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 apply to your door to the highest point of travel clearance for the ...
...Point of Travel Door Sectional door with curved track Header Wall Track 2" (5 cm) One-piece door with horizontal Door track Highest Point of the garage door. 2. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of Travel 12 This height will provide travel as shown here and on the ...DEATH: CAUTION • Header bracket 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 apply to your door to the highest point of travel clearance for the ...
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...the determined height. Measure the distance from top of the door to page 14 for ceiling installation. Subtract the actual height of your garage, use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to the highest point of inches exceeds the height available in your... height on the ceiling. Extend the line onto the header wall above door, as shown. 2. Header Wall Unfinished Ceiling 2x4 Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Structural Supports 2x4 OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Distance Header Wall Highest Point of Travel Door Jamb Hardware Floor One-piece door without...
...the determined height. Measure the distance from top of the door to page 14 for ceiling installation. Subtract the actual height of your garage, use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to the highest point of inches exceeds the height available in your... height on the ceiling. Extend the line onto the header wall above door, as shown. 2. Header Wall Unfinished Ceiling 2x4 Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Structural Supports 2x4 OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Distance Header Wall Highest Point of Travel Door Jamb Hardware Floor One-piece door without...
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... more than 6" (15 cm) from the wall. The bracket can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to mount the header bracke Optional Wall Mounting Holes Header Wall 2x4 Structural Support Header Bracket CEILING MOUNT ONLY UP Horizontal... Line Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Lag Screws 5/16"-9x1-5/8" Door Spring Highest Point of Garage Door Travel Garage Door Vertical Centerline of Garage Door 6" (15 cm) Maximum Door Spring - Ceiling Mounting Holes CEILING MOUNT ...
... more than 6" (15 cm) from the wall. The bracket can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to mount the header bracke Optional Wall Mounting Holes Header Wall 2x4 Structural Support Header Bracket CEILING MOUNT ONLY UP Horizontal... Line Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Lag Screws 5/16"-9x1-5/8" Door Spring Highest Point of Garage Door Travel Garage Door Vertical Centerline of Garage Door 6" (15 cm) Maximum Door Spring - Ceiling Mounting Holes CEILING MOUNT ...
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Use packing material as shown. • Insert a ring fastener to secure. Garage Door Ring Fastener Header Bracket Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" Chain Pulley Bracket Rail Temporary Support HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" 15 Ring ...Fastener Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the rail to the Header Bracket • Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you'll need help. Header Wall Header Bracket Chain Pulley Bracket...
Use packing material as shown. • Insert a ring fastener to secure. Garage Door Ring Fastener Header Bracket Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" Chain Pulley Bracket Rail Temporary Support HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" 15 Ring ...Fastener Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the rail to the Header Bracket • Position the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you'll need help. Header Wall Header Bracket Chain Pulley Bracket...
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.... Header Bracket Top of door. SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK A 2x4 laid flat is completed. WARNING CAUTION To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the trolley release arm to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. 16 ENGAGED Trolley Release Arm...
.... Header Bracket Top of door. SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK A 2x4 laid flat is completed. WARNING CAUTION To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the trolley release arm to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. 16 ENGAGED Trolley Release Arm...
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... slides with the header bracket if the bracket is centered over the door (or in the structural supports. 4. Grease the top and underside of the garage. On finished ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to a support with 5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts. 6. ...Drill 3/16" pilot holes in line with rail grease. Hanging brackets should be different. Measure the distance from a falling CAUTION garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to make sure the rail is not centered above the door). 7. Cut both pieces of the motor unit to ...
... slides with the header bracket if the bracket is centered over the door (or in the structural supports. 4. Grease the top and underside of the garage. On finished ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to a support with 5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts. 6. ...Drill 3/16" pilot holes in line with rail grease. Hanging brackets should be different. Measure the distance from a falling CAUTION garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to make sure the rail is not centered above the door). 7. Cut both pieces of the motor unit to ...
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...Sensor instructions beginning on the back panel of the bell wire. WARNING INSCTAALULTATIOIONN STEP 6 Install the Door Control Locate the door control 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... wall near the door control, and the manual release/safety reverse test in several places. Strip 1/4" (6 mm) of insulation from a closing garage door. Receiver terminal screws and the antenna are no obstructions to secure the wire in a prominent location on the back of the door control...
...Sensor instructions beginning on the back panel of the bell wire. WARNING INSCTAALULTATIOIONN STEP 6 Install the Door Control Locate the door control 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... wall near the door control, and the manual release/safety reverse test in several places. Strip 1/4" (6 mm) of insulation from a closing garage door. Receiver terminal screws and the antenna are no obstructions to secure the wire in a prominent location on the back of the door control...
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...8226; Locate and loosen (approximately 1/8" (3 mm) the two screws near top of persons and obstructions. • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is CLOSED. Light Bulb INSTALLATION STEP 8 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle • Thread one end of the rope through the hole...• DO NOT use bulbs larger than 75W. • ONLY use halogen bulbs. Then the light will turn OFF. • Use standard neck Garage Door Opener bulbs for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is 6 feet (1.83 m) above the floor. To prevent damage to secure lens. Secure with an...
...8226; Locate and loosen (approximately 1/8" (3 mm) the two screws near top of persons and obstructions. • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is CLOSED. Light Bulb INSTALLATION STEP 8 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle • Thread one end of the rope through the hole...• DO NOT use bulbs larger than 75W. • ONLY use halogen bulbs. Then the light will turn OFF. • Use standard neck Garage Door Opener bulbs for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is 6 feet (1.83 m) above the floor. To prevent damage to secure lens. Secure with an...
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.... INSWTAALRLNAITNIOGN STEP 9 Electrical Requirements CAUTION To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. Be sure the opener is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with all local electrical and building codes. • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug in... cover screws and set the cover aside. • Remove the attached 3-prong cord. • Connect the black (line) wire to establish permanent wiring connection. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover.
.... INSWTAALRLNAITNIOGN STEP 9 Electrical Requirements CAUTION To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. Be sure the opener is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with all local electrical and building codes. • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug in... cover screws and set the cover aside. • Remove the attached 3-prong cord. • Connect the black (line) wire to establish permanent wiring connection. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover.
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... the floor. If installing in masonry construction, add a piece of the door as long as the wall framing. No part of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. Extension brackets (see accessories) are designed to avoid drilling extra holes in the down direction. The units must be...above floor Invisible Light Beam Protection Area Facing the door from a closing . If it is NO HIGHER than 6" (15 cm) above garage floor. The invisible light beam path must be securely fastened to the receiving eye (with a green indicator light). The mounting brackets are...
... the floor. If installing in masonry construction, add a piece of the door as long as the wall framing. No part of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. Extension brackets (see accessories) are designed to avoid drilling extra holes in the down direction. The units must be...above floor Invisible Light Beam Protection Area Facing the door from a closing . If it is NO HIGHER than 6" (15 cm) above garage floor. The invisible light beam path must be securely fastened to the receiving eye (with a green indicator light). The mounting brackets are...
