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® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model 3280 1/2HP 3280-267 1/2HP For Residential Use Only The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System® is connected and properly aligned. ■ Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation. ■ The model number label is located on the front panel of your opener.
® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model 3280 1/2HP 3280-267 1/2HP For Residential Use Only The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System® is connected and properly aligned. ■ Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation. ■ The model number label is located on the front panel of your opener.
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... the Protector System 25 Operation 26-30 Operation safety instructions 26 Using your garage door opener 26 Using the wall-mounted door control 27 To open the door manually 27 Care of your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany it is installed... unit assembly parts 34 Accessories 35 Repair Parts and Service 36 Warranty 36 INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to the possibility of serious injury or death if you to offer safe service provided it ...
... the Protector System 25 Operation 26-30 Operation safety instructions 26 Using your garage door opener 26 Using the wall-mounted door control 27 To open the door manually 27 Care of your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany it is installed... unit assembly parts 34 Accessories 35 Repair Parts and Service 36 Warranty 36 INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to the possibility of serious injury or death if you to offer safe service provided it ...
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... is out 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. Carpenter's Level (optional) 12 Tape Measure Pencil Stepladder Drill Bits Drill 3/16", 5/16...door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is not sticking or binding: 1. 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 loosen, move or adjust garage door, door...
... is out 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. Carpenter's Level (optional) 12 Tape Measure Pencil Stepladder Drill Bits Drill 3/16", 5/16...door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is not sticking or binding: 1. 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 loosen, move or adjust garage door, door...
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... hardware is needed for details. See page 12. Motor Unit Vertical Centerline of the conditions below apply to your garage door. Survey your opener. See page 19 for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with the installation of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm) Reversing Sensor 4 Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Gap between floor and bottom of your...
... hardware is needed for details. See page 12. Motor Unit Vertical Centerline of the conditions below apply to your garage door. Survey your opener. See page 19 for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with the installation of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm) Reversing Sensor 4 Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Gap between floor and bottom of your...
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... Hardware for installation is also listed below . Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam. LOCK LIGHT Multi-Function Door Control Panel SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control Models 3280 (1) 3280-267 (2) Remote Control Transmitter Visor Clip Styrofoam Belt Cap Retainer Belt...2 Light Lenses SECURITY✚® Keyless Entry Model 3280-267 ONLY One-Piece Rail CEILING MOUNT ONLY UP Door Bracket Belt Pulley Bracket Trolley 2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/Red Header Bracket Curved Door Arm Section Safety Sensor Bracket (2) The Protector System...
... Hardware for installation is also listed below . Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam. LOCK LIGHT Multi-Function Door Control Panel SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control Models 3280 (1) 3280-267 (2) Remote Control Transmitter Visor Clip Styrofoam Belt Cap Retainer Belt...2 Light Lenses SECURITY✚® Keyless Entry Model 3280-267 ONLY One-Piece Rail CEILING MOUNT ONLY UP Door Bracket Belt Pulley Bracket Trolley 2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/Red Header Bracket Curved Door Arm Section Safety Sensor Bracket (2) The Protector System...
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... 3). Spring Trolley Nut Assembly Use only 3t/h5/e92s-e5/b16o/9lt2s-!5/U21s/9e2 -o6f/2a/9n2y other bolts will cause6/1s1e/9r2ious damage to door opener. • Position belt over sprocket. Cut tape from rail, belt and styrofoam. • REMOVE STYROFOAM. • Insert wasThheeCrehadmbbeorllatsin Gthroruopu, gInhc. To avoid ... styrofoam over the motor unit sprocket. 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 in top of motor unit.
... 3). Spring Trolley Nut Assembly Use only 3t/h5/e92s-e5/b16o/9lt2s-!5/U21s/9e2 -o6f/2a/9n2y other bolts will cause6/1s1e/9r2ious damage to door opener. • Position belt over sprocket. Cut tape from rail, belt and styrofoam. • REMOVE STYROFOAM. • Insert wasThheeCrehadmbbeorllatsin Gthroruopu, gInhc. To avoid ... styrofoam over the motor unit sprocket. 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 in top of motor unit.
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... installation, test safety reversal system. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Disable all locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to do so. 8. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to avoid entanglement. 5. Upon completion of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to...
... installation, test safety reversal system. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Disable all locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to do so. 8. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to avoid entanglement. 5. Upon completion of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to...
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... 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 inches exceeds the height available in the way; Open your garage, use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to gain approximately 1/2" (1 cm). INSTALLATION STEP...
... 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 inches exceeds the height available in the way; Open your garage, use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to gain approximately 1/2" (1 cm). INSTALLATION STEP...
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You will need help at this point if the ladder is used to -rail distance. • Remove foam packaging. • Raise the opener onto a stepladder. 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. You will need help at...
You will need help at this point if the ladder is used to -rail distance. • Remove foam packaging. • Raise the opener onto a stepladder. 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. You will need help at...
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... anchors MUST be angled (Figure 1) to the structural support. 2. FINISHED CEILING - Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the motor unit to provide rigid support. Fasten the opener to required lengths. 3. This bracket and fastening hardware are shown. Grease the top and underside of the hanging...
... anchors MUST be angled (Figure 1) to the structural support. 2. FINISHED CEILING - Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the motor unit to provide rigid support. Fasten the opener to required lengths. 3. This bracket and fastening hardware are shown. Grease the top and underside of the hanging...
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...of persons and obstructions. • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right side up as shown. Gently rotate lens back and downward until the lens hinge is in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use handle to ... the endpanel or light socket: • DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs. • DO NOT use A19 size bulbs. Secure with a Garage Door Opener bulb. NOTE: If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with an overhand knot. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced...
...of persons and obstructions. • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right side up as shown. Gently rotate lens back and downward until the lens hinge is in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use handle to ... the endpanel or light socket: • DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs. • DO NOT use A19 size bulbs. Secure with a Garage Door Opener bulb. NOTE: If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with an overhand knot. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced...
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...8226; Remove the attached 3-prong cord. • Connect the black (line) wire to install the proper outlet. 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... this time. the white (neutral) wire to the green ground screw. The opener must be in the top of electric shock, your local code, refer to establish permanent wiring connection. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover. INSTALLATION STEP 9 ...
...8226; Remove the attached 3-prong cord. • Connect the black (line) wire to install the proper outlet. 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... this time. the white (neutral) wire to the green ground screw. The opener must be in the top of electric shock, your local code, refer to establish permanent wiring connection. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover. INSTALLATION STEP 9 ...
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... beam path must be unobstructed. INSTALLATION STEP 10 Install The Protector System® The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will flash 10 times. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from inside the garage so that the sending and receiving eyes face each location to the...
... beam path must be unobstructed. INSTALLATION STEP 10 Install The Protector System® The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will flash 10 times. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from inside the garage so that the sending and receiving eyes face each location to the...
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... to fail the Safety Reverse Test, call for a trained door systems technician. The garage door opener will flash. The door must reverse on the floor, centered under the garage door. • Operate the door in the down direction. NOTE: On a sectional door, make sure limit adjustments do not force the door arm beyond a straight up and down direction. ADJUSTMENT STEP...
... to fail the Safety Reverse Test, call for a trained door systems technician. The garage door opener will flash. The door must reverse on the floor, centered under the garage door. • Operate the door in the down direction. NOTE: On a sectional door, make sure limit adjustments do not force the door arm beyond a straight up and down direction. ADJUSTMENT STEP...
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.... If closed . when power is activated. If the door has been stopped in sight until down until the door starts to door travel is complete. If the sensor is not installed, or is activated (with garage door control push buttons or remote controls. 3. ALL repairs to pull garage door open garage door. If rope knot becomes untied, you can be...
.... If closed . when power is activated. If the door has been stopped in sight until down until the door starts to door travel is complete. If the sensor is not installed, or is activated (with garage door control push buttons or remote controls. 3. ALL repairs to pull garage door open garage door. If rope knot becomes untied, you can be...
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...on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move away from the opener by pulling the Emergency Release Rope. • Manually bring the door to a closed position. • Loosen the belt by turning down travel . •... steps above. 29 Weather conditions in particular can affect door travel by adjusting the outer nut 4 to Programming. • If remote will not turn off when door is open: • The garage door opener is equipped with the door, pull the Emergency Release Rope to Diagnostic Chart on the...
...on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move away from the opener by pulling the Emergency Release Rope. • Manually bring the door to a closed position. • Loosen the belt by turning down travel . •... steps above. 29 Weather conditions in particular can affect door travel by adjusting the outer nut 4 to Programming. • If remote will not turn off when door is open: • The garage door opener is equipped with the door, pull the Emergency Release Rope to Diagnostic Chart on the...
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.... • Realign receiving eye sensor, clean lens and secure brackets. • Verify door track is not lit on door control. • Inspect door control/wires for a short (staple in wire), correct wiring polarity (black/white wires reversed...60 cm) from motor unit. OR 2 FLASHES Safety reversing sensors wire shorted or black/white wire reversed. 3 FLASHES Door control or wire shorted. 4 FLASHES Safety reversing sensors slightly misaligned (dim or flashing LED). 5 FLASHES Motor overheated or... Chart LED or Diagnostic LED "Learn" Button Your garage door opener is programmed with jumper wire.
.... • Realign receiving eye sensor, clean lens and secure brackets. • Verify door track is not lit on door control. • Inspect door control/wires for a short (staple in wire), correct wiring polarity (black/white wires reversed...60 cm) from motor unit. OR 2 FLASHES Safety reversing sensors wire shorted or black/white wire reversed. 3 FLASHES Door control or wire shorted. 4 FLASHES Safety reversing sensors slightly misaligned (dim or flashing LED). 5 FLASHES Motor overheated or... Chart LED or Diagnostic LED "Learn" Button Your garage door opener is programmed with jumper wire.
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... (all codes: Press and hold the button on the motor unit. Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate with your garage door. 3. PROGRAMMING NOTICE: If this Security✚® garage door opener is factory programmed to operate it. The door will open and close when you wish to use. *3-Button Remotes If provided with...
... (all codes: Press and hold the button on the motor unit. Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate with your garage door. 3. PROGRAMMING NOTICE: If this Security✚® garage door opener is factory programmed to operate it. The door will open and close when you wish to use. *3-Button Remotes If provided with...
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... press Enter. OR 3. This feature has been activated at the factory. USING THE "LEARN" BUTTON USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION DOOR CONTROL LOCK LIGHT 1. Then press and hold buttons 1 and 9 for your garage door opener. It has learned the code. If light bulbs are not installed, two clicks will work , press the number of accesses...
... press Enter. OR 3. This feature has been activated at the factory. USING THE "LEARN" BUTTON USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION DOOR CONTROL LOCK LIGHT 1. Then press and hold buttons 1 and 9 for your garage door opener. It has learned the code. If light bulbs are not installed, two clicks will work , press the number of accesses...
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... and fastening strip. 377LM Wireless Keyless Entry with an additional LiftMaster Security✚® remote. 378LM Wireless Door Control: Push bar, light feature and auxiliary button. Enables homeowner to open garage door manually from anywhere in the garage. 990LM 373W Surge Protector: The Garage Door Opener Surge Protector is open or closed. This temporary password can add a temporary password for...
... and fastening strip. 377LM Wireless Keyless Entry with an additional LiftMaster Security✚® remote. 378LM Wireless Door Control: Push bar, light feature and auxiliary button. Enables homeowner to open garage door manually from anywhere in the garage. 990LM 373W Surge Protector: The Garage Door Opener Surge Protector is open or closed. This temporary password can add a temporary password for...