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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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...you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the following pages, they will alert you to the possibility of damage to your garage door opener 28 Having a problem 29 Diagnostic chart 30 Programming 31-32 To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control .....31 To erase... 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,...
...you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the following pages, they will alert you to the possibility of damage to your garage door opener 28 Having a problem 29 Diagnostic chart 30 Programming 31-32 To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control .....31 To erase... 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,...
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... under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to see if there is out of balance, call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is any ropes connected to garage door. • Complete the following test to avoid malfunction and damage. Preparing your...
... under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to see if there is out of balance, call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is any ropes connected to garage door. • Complete the following test to avoid malfunction and damage. Preparing your...
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... is required. See page 19 for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with the installation of your opener. You may be required. Motor Unit Vertical Centerline of door Reversing Sensor must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm) ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & fastening... glass panels, etc.). See page 12. Survey your garage area to see if any of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Additional materials may find it helpful to refer back to your garage door. Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor Gap between floor ...
... is required. See page 19 for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with the installation of your opener. You may be required. Motor Unit Vertical Centerline of door Reversing Sensor must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm) ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & fastening... glass panels, etc.). See page 12. Survey your garage area to see if any of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Additional materials may find it helpful to refer back to your garage door. Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor Gap between floor ...
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... unit and all parts illustrated below . Accessories will depend on the model purchased. LOCK LIGHT Multi-Function Door Control Panel SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control Models 3280 (1) 3280-267 (2) Remote Control Transmitter Visor Clip Styrofoam Belt Cap Retainer Belt Motor Unit with 2 Light Lenses SECURITY...Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" (2) Insulated Staples (30) Ring Fastener (3) Drywall Anchors (2) Rail Grease Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Rope Handle Straight Door Arm Section 5 Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam.
... unit and all parts illustrated below . Accessories will depend on the model purchased. LOCK LIGHT Multi-Function Door Control Panel SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control Models 3280 (1) 3280-267 (2) Remote Control Transmitter Visor Clip Styrofoam Belt Cap Retainer Belt Motor Unit with 2 Light Lenses SECURITY...Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" (2) Insulated Staples (30) Ring Fastener (3) Drywall Anchors (2) Rail Grease Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Rope Handle Straight Door Arm Section 5 Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam.
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...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. Figure 1 Trolley Nut Ring Trolley Nut Ring Trolley Threaded Shaft Spring/Trolley Nut Square End Nut Ring ... and 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. Rotate about 1/4 turn until the spring...
...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. Figure 1 Trolley Nut Ring Trolley Nut Ring Trolley Threaded Shaft Spring/Trolley Nut Square End Nut Ring ... and 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. Rotate about 1/4 turn until the spring...
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... on contact with 8x3/8" hex screws provided. Attach with a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor. 7 Install garage door opener ONLY on wall next to fingers from ALLl moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of installation, test safety reversal system. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in SEVERE INJURY...
... on contact with 8x3/8" hex screws provided. Attach with a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor. 7 Install garage door opener ONLY on wall next to fingers from ALLl moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of installation, test safety reversal system. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in SEVERE INJURY...
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... 9) when clearance is in your door to structural supports as shown. Open your garage, use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to the highest point of travel clearance for one -piece door with horizontal track Header Wall 8" (20 cm) Door Highest Point of the garage door. 2. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline...
... 9) when clearance is in your door to structural supports as shown. Open your garage, use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to the highest point of travel clearance for one -piece door with horizontal track Header Wall 8" (20 cm) Door Highest Point of the garage door. 2. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline...
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... level with the top of door. Header Bracket Top of Door 2x4 is not tall enough. • Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on top section of the motor unit. You will need help at this point. To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on ...its side is convenient for setting an ideal door-to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. 11 Do not position the opener more than 4" (10 cm) above this point if the ...
... level with the top of door. Header Bracket Top of Door 2x4 is not tall enough. • Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on top section of the motor unit. You will need help at this point. To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on ...its side is convenient for setting an ideal door-to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. 11 Do not position the opener more than 4" (10 cm) above this point if the ...
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... the bracket is not centered above the door). 7. Operate the door manually. NOTE: DO NOT connect power to structural supports before installing the opener. Concrete anchors MUST be different. Cut both pieces of the garage. Figure 1 Structural Supports Measure Distance Bolt...attach a sturdy metal bracket to opener at this time. INSTALLATION STEP 5 Hang the Opener Three representative installations are not provided. 1. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to required lengths. 3. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports...
... the bracket is not centered above the door). 7. Operate the door manually. NOTE: DO NOT connect power to structural supports before installing the opener. Concrete anchors MUST be different. Cut both pieces of the garage. Figure 1 Structural Supports Measure Distance Bolt...attach a sturdy metal bracket to opener at this time. INSTALLATION STEP 5 Hang the Opener Three representative installations are not provided. 1. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to required lengths. 3. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports...
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...prematurely due to vibration, replace with an overhand knot. To prevent damage to the opener: • DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W. • ONLY use halogen bulbs. Secure with a Garage Door Opener bulb. Release Tab 100 Watt (Max) Standard Light Bulb 100 Watt (Max) ... possible OVERHEATING of persons and obstructions. • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use handle to pull door open position. Light bulb size should be A19, standard neck only. The use emergency ...
...prematurely due to vibration, replace with an overhand knot. To prevent damage to the opener: • DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W. • ONLY use halogen bulbs. Secure with a Garage Door Opener bulb. Release Tab 100 Watt (Max) Standard Light Bulb 100 Watt (Max) ... possible OVERHEATING of persons and obstructions. • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use handle to pull door open position. Light bulb size should be A19, standard neck only. The use emergency ...
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...Black Wire 15 INSTALLATION STEP 9 Electrical Requirements To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. RIGHT WRONG If permanent wiring is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with all local electrical and building codes. • NEVER use... have, contact a qualified electrician to establish permanent wiring connection. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover. To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. To reduce the risk of the motor unit: •...
...Black Wire 15 INSTALLATION STEP 9 Electrical Requirements To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. RIGHT WRONG If permanent wiring is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with all local electrical and building codes. • NEVER use... have, contact a qualified electrician to establish permanent wiring connection. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover. To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. To reduce the risk of the motor unit: •...
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... each other hardware) may interrupt the beam while the door is not connected to clip onto the track of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. Extension brackets (see accessories) are designed to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE...floor Invisible Light Beam Protection Area Facing the door from a closing . above floor INSTALLATION STEP 10 Install The Protector System® The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the path of its ...
... each other hardware) may interrupt the beam while the door is not connected to clip onto the track of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. Extension brackets (see accessories) are designed to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE...floor Invisible Light Beam Protection Area Facing the door from a closing . above floor INSTALLATION STEP 10 Install The Protector System® The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the path of its ...
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...the unit continues to or adjustment of the opener. The door must reverse on the 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board, remove the obstruction and run the opener through 3 or 4 complete travel limits) is not traveling far enough in the down position. The garage door opener will not move more than an inch ...(2.5 cm), and the opener lights will flash. Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly small children) could be ...
...the unit continues to or adjustment of the opener. The door must reverse on the 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board, remove the obstruction and run the opener through 3 or 4 complete travel limits) is not traveling far enough in the down position. The garage door opener will not move more than an inch ...(2.5 cm), and the opener lights will flash. Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly small children) could be ...
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.... If closed . The sensor has no obstructions to garage door opener BEFORE making ANY repairs or removing covers. 15. The opener lights will stop . 7. NO ONE SHOULD GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR. 6. An improperly balanced door may also need adjustment. 10. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. See... provide constant light when the Light feature on again. 26 Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could fall. 9. Using Your Garage Door Opener Your Security✚® opener and hand-held remote control have been factory-set to deactivate any of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH...
.... If closed . The sensor has no obstructions to garage door opener BEFORE making ANY repairs or removing covers. 15. The opener lights will stop . 7. NO ONE SHOULD GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR. 6. An improperly balanced door may also need adjustment. 10. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. See... provide constant light when the Light feature on again. 26 Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could fall. 9. Using Your Garage Door Opener Your Security✚® opener and hand-held remote control have been factory-set to deactivate any of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH...
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... This feature activates the light on motor unit then refer to Programming. • If remote will not turn off when door is open: • The garage door opener is not blinking. Bell Wire Safety Reversing Sensor Sending Eye Safety Reversing Sensor (Amber Indicator Light) "Learn" Button LED or... Chart on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will not activate the door: • Verify your door, check diagnostic LED for no apparent reason after fully closing and touching the floor: Repeat safety reverse...
... This feature activates the light on motor unit then refer to Programming. • If remote will not turn off when door is open: • The garage door opener is not blinking. Bell Wire Safety Reversing Sensor Sending Eye Safety Reversing Sensor (Amber Indicator Light) "Learn" Button LED or... Chart on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will not activate the door: • Verify your door, check diagnostic LED for no apparent reason after fully closing and touching the floor: Repeat safety reverse...
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... doesn't operate. • Replace logic board because motor rarely fails. 30 Consult Diagnostic Chart below. 1 FLASH Safety reversing sensors wire open (broken or disconnected). Symptom: One or both of the Indicator lights on the safety sensors do not light, replace the safety sensors....Wire Diagnostics Located On Motor Unit Installed Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor Diagnostic Chart LED or Diagnostic LED "Learn" Button Your garage door opener is programmed with jumper wire. The "Learn" button/diagnostic LED will not operate replace logic board. Symptom: Motor has over ...
... doesn't operate. • Replace logic board because motor rarely fails. 30 Consult Diagnostic Chart below. 1 FLASH Safety reversing sensors wire open (broken or disconnected). Symptom: One or both of the Indicator lights on the safety sensors do not light, replace the safety sensors....Wire Diagnostics Located On Motor Unit Installed Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor Diagnostic Chart LED or Diagnostic LED "Learn" Button Your garage door opener is programmed with jumper wire. The "Learn" button/diagnostic LED will not operate replace logic board. Symptom: Motor has over ...
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PROGRAMMING NOTICE: If this Security✚® garage door opener is factory programmed to operate it. Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate other Security✚® garage door openers. 31 Below are not installed, two clicks will be programmed to operate with your garage door. 2. Press and hold the LIGHT button on any unwanted remote...
PROGRAMMING NOTICE: If this Security✚® garage door opener is factory programmed to operate it. Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate other Security✚® garage door openers. 31 Below are not installed, two clicks will be programmed to operate with your garage door. 2. Press and hold the LIGHT button on any unwanted remote...
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...PIN will be used up one button close is already mounted outside the garage. 1. Then press and hold ENTER. 2. It has learned the code. Press the four buttons for your garage door opener. Release the # button. 2. The door should move . To set a temporary PIN You may be closed ...by visitors or service people with a temporary 4-digit PIN. The opener light will blink once when the PIN has been learned. ...
...PIN will be used up one button close is already mounted outside the garage. 1. Then press and hold ENTER. 2. It has learned the code. Press the four buttons for your garage door opener. Release the # button. 2. The door should move . To set a temporary PIN You may be closed ...by visitors or service people with a temporary 4-digit PIN. The opener light will blink once when the PIN has been learned. ...
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.... 370LM 3-Button Mini-Remote Control with Security✚®: With key ring and fastening strip. 377LM Wireless Keyless Entry with up to protect LiftMaster® garage door openers against damage from the door control. 975LM Laser Park Assist: Laser enables homeowners to precisely park vehicles in their home with Security✚®: Includes visor clip...
.... 370LM 3-Button Mini-Remote Control with Security✚®: With key ring and fastening strip. 377LM Wireless Keyless Entry with up to protect LiftMaster® garage door openers against damage from the door control. 975LM Laser Park Assist: Laser enables homeowners to precisely park vehicles in their home with Security✚®: Includes visor clip...