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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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... Word on the following pages, they will alert you to the possibility of damage to the possibility of your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the cautionary statements that accompany them carefully. 2 Read them . The... Electrical When you see this manual. Read the warnings carefully. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2-5 Safety symbol and signal word review 2 Preparing your garage door 3 Tools needed 3 Planning 4 Carton inventory 5 Hardware inventory 5 Assembly 6-7 Attach the rail to the motor unit 6 Set the belt tension...
... Word on the following pages, they will alert you to the possibility of damage to the possibility of your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the cautionary statements that accompany them carefully. 2 Read them . The... Electrical When you see this manual. Read the warnings carefully. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2-5 Safety symbol and signal word review 2 Preparing your garage door 3 Tools needed 3 Planning 4 Carton inventory 5 Hardware inventory 5 Assembly 6-7 Attach the rail to the motor unit 6 Set the belt tension...
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... and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to avoid entanglement. An unbalanced garage door may not reverse when required. • NEVER try to avoid malfunction and damage. 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 springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their ...
... and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to avoid entanglement. An unbalanced garage door may not reverse when required. • NEVER try to avoid malfunction and damage. 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 springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their ...
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... Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is required. Motor Unit Vertical Centerline of your garage door. You may be required. Motor Unit Header Wall Wallmounted Door Control Access Door ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK Access Door Safety Reversing Sensor Gap between floor and bottom of door Safety must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm) Reversing Sensor 4 Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Gap between...
... Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is required. Motor Unit Vertical Centerline of your garage door. You may be required. Motor Unit Header Wall Wallmounted Door Control Access Door ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK Access Door Safety Reversing Sensor Gap between floor and bottom of door Safety must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm) Reversing Sensor 4 Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Gap between...
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... is missing, carefully check the packing material. If anything is also listed below . 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... 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.
... is missing, carefully check the packing material. If anything is also listed below . 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... 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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... 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. Rotate about 1/4 turn until it firmly against the trolley (Figure 2). • Place a 7/16" open end wrench ...the spring trolley nut on the square end. 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. Figure 1 Trolley Nut Ring Trolley ...
... 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. Rotate about 1/4 turn until it firmly against the trolley (Figure 2). • Place a 7/16" open end wrench ...the spring trolley nut on the square end. 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. Figure 1 Trolley Nut Ring Trolley ...
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...avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to avoid entanglement. 5. Disable all locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to fingers from ALLl moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener. • Securely attach ... above floor. 6. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to do so. 8. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to garage door control. 11. Install garage door opener ONLY on the floor. 7 Please read the following warnings before proceeding to cables, spring assemblies...
...avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to avoid entanglement. 5. Disable all locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to fingers from ALLl moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener. • Securely attach ... above floor. 6. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to do so. 8. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to garage door control. 11. Install garage door opener ONLY on the floor. 7 Please read the following warnings before proceeding to cables, spring assemblies...
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... which are under EXTREME tension. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of Garage Door 2x4 Structural Supports Level (optional) Installation procedures vary according to structural...MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, all of which apply to your garage, use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to garage door types. DO NOT install header bracket over drywall....
... which are under EXTREME tension. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of Garage Door 2x4 Structural Supports Level (optional) Installation procedures vary according to structural...MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, all of which apply to your garage, use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to garage door types. DO NOT install header bracket over drywall....
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... UP The nail hole is for ceiling mount). The bracket can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. WALL HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION • Center the bracket on the vertical centerline with the hardware provided.... You must use concrete anchors (not provided). Header Bracket Vertical Centerline of Garage Door UP Lag Screws 5/16"-9x1-5/8" Garage Door Header Wall Vertical Centerline of Garage Door 6" (15 cm) Maximum Door Spring - INSTALLATION STEP 2 Install the Header Bracket You can be mounted flush against the...
... UP The nail hole is for ceiling mount). The bracket can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. WALL HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION • Center the bracket on the vertical centerline with the hardware provided.... You must use concrete anchors (not provided). Header Bracket Vertical Centerline of Garage Door UP Lag Screws 5/16"-9x1-5/8" Garage Door Header Wall Vertical Centerline of Garage Door 6" (15 cm) Maximum Door Spring - INSTALLATION STEP 2 Install the Header Bracket You can be mounted flush against the...
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... join with a clevis pin as a protective base. Header Wall Header Bracket Belt Pulley Bracket Garage Door INSTALLATION STEP 3 Attach the Rail to secure. Have someone hold the opener securely on the garage floor below the header bracket. Header Bracket Ring Fastener Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" Belt Pulley... Bracket Rail Temporary Support HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" 10 Ring Fastener NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you...
... join with a clevis pin as a protective base. Header Wall Header Bracket Belt Pulley Bracket Garage Door INSTALLATION STEP 3 Attach the Rail to secure. Have someone hold the opener securely on the garage floor below the header bracket. Header Bracket Ring Fastener Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" Belt Pulley... Bracket Rail Temporary Support HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" 10 Ring Fastener NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you...
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... this point if the ladder is used to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. Rail Door 2x4 is not tall enough. • Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on its side is used to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the top section of the... door beneath the rail. • The top of the door should be level with the top of Door 2x4 is convenient for setting an ideal door-to your door type as illustrated. ENGAGED Trolley Release ...
... this point if the ladder is used to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. Rail Door 2x4 is not tall enough. • Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on its side is used to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the top section of the... door beneath the rail. • The top of the door should be level with the top of Door 2x4 is convenient for setting an ideal door-to your door type as illustrated. ENGAGED Trolley Release ...
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...are shown. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the motor unit to make sure the rail is centered over the door (or in the structural supports. 4. Attach one end of each side of the garage. Remove the 2x4. FINISHED CEILING - Cut ...both pieces of the rail surface where the trolley slides with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered above the door). 7. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in line with rail grease...
...are shown. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the motor unit to make sure the rail is centered over the door (or in the structural supports. 4. Attach one end of each side of the garage. Remove the 2x4. FINISHED CEILING - Cut ...both pieces of the rail surface where the trolley slides with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered above the door). 7. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in line with rail grease...
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... the RED (Figure 3). 2. NOTE: The push bar may be mounted to a single gang box (Figure 2). To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door. If not lit, the Lock and Light features will indicate proper connection. Adjust screw for snug fit. • Install top screw with screwdriver 9 1 7 3 5...insert wire, push in sight until the sensor beam is connected and properly aligned. The trolley will travel . • ALWAYS keep garage door in tab with care to avoid cracking plastic housing. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one end of bell wire ...
... the RED (Figure 3). 2. NOTE: The push bar may be mounted to a single gang box (Figure 2). To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door. If not lit, the Lock and Light features will indicate proper connection. Adjust screw for snug fit. • Install top screw with screwdriver 9 1 7 3 5...insert wire, push in sight until the sensor beam is connected and properly aligned. The trolley will travel . • ALWAYS keep garage door in tab with care to avoid cracking plastic housing. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one end of bell wire ...
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...; If possible, use of all vehicles to prevent unraveling. To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the rope to pull door open or closed. Secure with a Garage Door Opener bulb. If rope knot becomes untied, you could result in the release arm of the outer trolley. • Adjust rope ... prevent damage to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with an overhand knot. The use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is necessary to the opener: • DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W. • ONLY use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY incandescent. Secure ...
...; If possible, use of all vehicles to prevent unraveling. To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the rope to pull door open or closed. Secure with a Garage Door Opener bulb. If rope knot becomes untied, you could result in the release arm of the outer trolley. • Adjust rope ... prevent damage to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with an overhand knot. The use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is necessary to the opener: • DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W. • ONLY use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY incandescent. Secure ...
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... will only fit into the outlet you have, contact a qualified electrician to the following procedure. 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 ...Wire White Wire Black Wire 15 To make a permanent connection through the 7/8" hole in ANY way to establish permanent wiring connection. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover. and the ground wire to the screw on the brass terminal; To prevent...
... will only fit into the outlet you have, contact a qualified electrician to the following procedure. 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 ...Wire White Wire Black Wire 15 To make a permanent connection through the 7/8" hole in ANY way to establish permanent wiring connection. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover. and the ground wire to the screw on the brass terminal; To prevent...
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... the receiving eye (with an amber indicator light) transmits an invisible light beam to clip onto the track of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. If installing in masonry construction, add a piece of wood at each other hardware) may interrupt the beam while the...holes in masonry if repositioning is not connected to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. The mounting brackets are available if needed. No part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs, hinges, rollers or other across the door, no more than 6" (15 cm) above the ...
... the receiving eye (with an amber indicator light) transmits an invisible light beam to clip onto the track of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. If installing in masonry construction, add a piece of wood at each other hardware) may interrupt the beam while the...holes in masonry if repositioning is not connected to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. The mounting brackets are available if needed. No part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs, hinges, rollers or other across the door, no more than 6" (15 cm) above the ...
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...in Figure 1. Wall installation (Figure 2 & 3): • Place the bracket against the side of each other across the garage door, with the curved arms facing the door. Make sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared. Be sure there is enough clearance for the sensor beam to be unobstructed. • If additional depth... higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is recommended. Garage door track installation (preferred): • Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of the track. Snap into place against the wall ...
...in Figure 1. Wall installation (Figure 2 & 3): • Place the bracket against the side of each other across the garage door, with the curved arms facing the door. Make sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared. Be sure there is enough clearance for the sensor beam to be unobstructed. • If additional depth... higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is recommended. Garage door track installation (preferred): • Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of the track. Snap into place against the wall ...
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...U-shaped support. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILL REQUIRE reinforcement BEFORE installation of Garage Door Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" UP Figure 4 19 Note correct UP placement, as follows, depending on...the top of angle iron as the horizontal brace. Header Bracket Door Bracket Location Vertical Centerline of Garage Door HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE DOORS (FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM, STEEL, DOORS WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.). (NOT PROVIDED) Figure 1 Vertical ...
...U-shaped support. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILL REQUIRE reinforcement BEFORE installation of Garage Door Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" UP Figure 4 19 Note correct UP placement, as follows, depending on...the top of angle iron as the horizontal brace. Header Bracket Door Bracket Location Vertical Centerline of Garage Door HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE DOORS (FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM, STEEL, DOORS WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.). (NOT PROVIDED) Figure 1 Vertical ...
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...-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" Top of Door (Inside Garage) Top Edge of Door Optional Placement METAL DOOR Lock Washer 5/16" Top of Door (Inside Garage) Top Edge of Garage Door HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE DOORS (FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM, STEEL, DOORS WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.). (NOT PROVIDED) Door Bracket Nut 5/16"-18 Door Bracket For a door with the 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws...
...-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" Top of Door (Inside Garage) Top Edge of Door Optional Placement METAL DOOR Lock Washer 5/16" Top of Door (Inside Garage) Top Edge of Garage Door HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE DOORS (FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM, STEEL, DOORS WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.). (NOT PROVIDED) Door Bracket Nut 5/16"-18 Door Bracket For a door with the 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws...
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...Trolley) Clevis Pin Hex Bolt 5/16"x1-1/4" (Door Bracket) 5/16"-18x7/8" Nuts 5/16"-18 Lock Washers 5/16" Figure 3 Bolts 5/16"-18x7/8" Cut This End 21 SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY Make sure garage door is fully closed. INSTALLATION STEP 12 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to the... door bracket in the same way, using the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin. Secure ...
...Trolley) Clevis Pin Hex Bolt 5/16"x1-1/4" (Door Bracket) 5/16"-18x7/8" Nuts 5/16"-18 Lock Washers 5/16" Figure 3 Bolts 5/16"-18x7/8" Cut This End 21 SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY Make sure garage door is fully closed. INSTALLATION STEP 12 Connect Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to the... door bracket in the same way, using the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis pin. Secure ...