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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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... 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 ...When 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 all ...
... 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 ...When 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 all ...
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... tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing 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 120V, 60 Hz to avoid malfunction and damage. Carpenter's Level...
... tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing 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 120V, 60 Hz to avoid malfunction and damage. Carpenter's Level...
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... glass panels, etc.). Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor Gap between floor and bottom of your installation. Survey your garage door. See page 19 for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with the installation of door Reversing Sensor must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm) ...Reversing Sensor 4 Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Gap between floor and bottom of your garage area to your opener. Motor Unit Vertical Centerline of the conditions below apply to see if any of Door Extension Spring OR Torsion Spring ...
... glass panels, etc.). Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor Gap between floor and bottom of your installation. Survey your garage door. See page 19 for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with the installation of door Reversing Sensor must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm) ...Reversing Sensor 4 Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Gap between floor and bottom of your garage area to your opener. Motor Unit Vertical Centerline of the conditions below apply to see if any of Door Extension Spring OR Torsion Spring ...
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... two cartons which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated 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 Motor Unit with 2 Light...
... two cartons which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated 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 Motor Unit with 2 Light...
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... 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 ...Ring Trolley Threaded Shaft Nut Ring Slots BEFORE 1" (2.5 cm) Figure 3 AFTER RELEASE 1-1/4" (3.18 cm) Figure 2 6 To avoid SERIOUS damage to door opener. • Position belt over sprocket. Rotate about 1/4 turn until the spring releases and snaps the nut ring against the trolley (Figure 1). This extends ...
... 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 ...Ring Trolley Threaded Shaft Nut Ring Slots BEFORE 1" (2.5 cm) Figure 3 AFTER RELEASE 1-1/4" (3.18 cm) Figure 2 6 To avoid SERIOUS damage to door opener. • Position belt over sprocket. Rotate about 1/4 turn until the spring releases and snaps the nut ring against the trolley (Figure 1). This extends ...
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...Mounting Plate INSTALLATION WARNING IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of garage door. 12. Disable all locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to the installation section. Please read the following warnings before proceeding to ...when required and could be made by a trained door systems technician BEFORE installing opener. 4. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.83 m) above floor. 6. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware MUST be...
...Mounting Plate INSTALLATION WARNING IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of garage door. 12. Disable all locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to the installation section. Please read the following warnings before proceeding to ...when required and could be made by a trained door systems technician BEFORE installing opener. 4. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.83 m) above floor. 6. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware MUST be...
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Header Wall Unfinished Ceiling 2x4 OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Vertical Centerline of Garage Door 2x4 Structural Supports Level (optional) Installation procedures vary according to your door. 1. Open your garage, use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural ...supports as shown. NOTE: If the total number of which apply to garage door types. DO NOT install header bracket over drywall...
Header Wall Unfinished Ceiling 2x4 OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Vertical Centerline of Garage Door 2x4 Structural Supports Level (optional) Installation procedures vary according to your door. 1. Open your garage, use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural ...supports as shown. NOTE: If the total number of which apply to garage door types. DO NOT install header bracket over drywall...
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... the header bracket. • Align the bracket holes and 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. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you'll need help. 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...
... the header bracket. • Align the bracket holes and 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. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you'll need help. 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...
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...this point. Header Bracket Top of Door 2x4 is convenient for setting an ideal door-to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the top section of the door beneath the rail. •...-to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. INSTALLATION STEP 4 Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to disconnect inner and outer sections. Slide the outer trolley toward the motor...trolley release arm to your door type as illustrated. Rail Door 2x4 is not tall enough. • Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat on the top section beneath the rail. ...
...this point. Header Bracket Top of Door 2x4 is convenient for setting an ideal door-to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the top section of the door beneath the rail. •...-to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. INSTALLATION STEP 4 Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to disconnect inner and outer sections. Slide the outer trolley toward the motor...trolley release arm to your door type as illustrated. Rail Door 2x4 is not tall enough. • Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat on the top section beneath the rail. ...
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.... 8. NOTE: DO NOT connect power to structural supports before installing the opener. FINISHED CEILING - Yours may be angled (Figure 1) to structural supports of the garage. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to provide rigid support. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE To ...Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing any brackets into masonry. On finished ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to opener at this time. Remove the 2x4. Lag Screws 5/16"-18x1-7/8" Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18 (Not Provided...
.... 8. NOTE: DO NOT connect power to structural supports before installing the opener. FINISHED CEILING - Yours may be angled (Figure 1) to structural supports of the garage. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to provide rigid support. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE To ...Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing any brackets into masonry. On finished ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to opener at this time. Remove the 2x4. Lag Screws 5/16"-18x1-7/8" Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" Lock Washer 5/16" Nut 5/16"-18 (Not Provided...
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... up wall and across ceiling to avoid cracking plastic housing. NOTE: DO NOT connect power and operate opener at this time. The trolley will travel . • ALWAYS keep garage door in several places. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Screw 6ABx1-1/4" (standard installation) Insulated Staples Screw 6-32x1...To release or insert wire, push in a prominent location on inside of garage door. NOTE: After installation, a green or amber indicator light behind the cover will not function (reverse wires to the opener, twist same color wires together. Fasten with 6ABx1-1/4" self-tapping screws (drywall...
... up wall and across ceiling to avoid cracking plastic housing. NOTE: DO NOT connect power and operate opener at this time. The trolley will travel . • ALWAYS keep garage door in several places. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Screw 6ABx1-1/4" (standard installation) Insulated Staples Screw 6-32x1...To release or insert wire, push in a prominent location on inside of garage door. NOTE: After installation, a green or amber indicator light behind the cover will not function (reverse wires to the opener, twist same color wires together. Fasten with 6ABx1-1/4" self-tapping screws (drywall...
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..., use A19 size bulbs. Overhand Knot Emergency Release Handle Trolley Release Arm Rope NOTICE Overhand Knot 14 Use ONLY incandescent. Secure with a Garage Door Opener bulb. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from the end of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right side up as shown..... Do not remove the lens. • Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in the fully open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of the outer trolley. • Adjust rope length so the handle is necessary to...
..., use A19 size bulbs. Overhand Knot Emergency Release Handle Trolley Release Arm Rope NOTICE Overhand Knot 14 Use ONLY incandescent. Secure with a Garage Door Opener bulb. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from the end of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right side up as shown..... Do not remove the lens. • Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in the fully open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of the outer trolley. • Adjust rope length so the handle is necessary to...
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the white (neutral) wire to the screw on the brass terminal; 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 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. The opener must be in compliance with a third grounding pin. To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the...
the white (neutral) wire to the screw on the brass terminal; 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 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. The opener must be in compliance with a third grounding pin. To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the...
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... on the wall, the brackets must be installed on the left or right of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. The units must be securely fastened to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the ...a green indicator light). No part of its electronic beam. This required safety device MUST NOT be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will detect an obstacle in the down direction. The invisible light beam path must be disabled. • Install the safety reversing sensor...
... on the wall, the brackets must be installed on the left or right of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. The units must be securely fastened to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the ...a green indicator light). No part of its electronic beam. This required safety device MUST NOT be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will detect an obstacle in the down direction. The invisible light beam path must be disabled. • Install the safety reversing sensor...
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... the curved arms over the rounded edge of the track. Wall installation (Figure 2 & 3): • Place the bracket against the side of each other across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. It should lie flush, with lag screws (Not provided). • If using extension... the door. Be sure there is enough clearance for the sensor beam to be installed in Figure 1. INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is recommended. Snap into place against the wall with Concrete Anchors (Not Provided) Indicator Light Sensor Bracket 17
... the curved arms over the rounded edge of the track. Wall installation (Figure 2 & 3): • Place the bracket against the side of each other across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. It should lie flush, with lag screws (Not provided). • If using extension... the door. Be sure there is enough clearance for the sensor beam to be installed in Figure 1. INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is recommended. Snap into place against the wall with Concrete Anchors (Not Provided) Indicator Light Sensor Bracket 17
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... bottom or side to create a 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 the top panel. proceed to check with 5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts... (not provided). (Figure 4) NOTE: The 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws are used for an opener installation door reinforcement kit. Contact your door's construction: Metal or light weight doors using a vertical angle iron brace between the door ...
... bottom or side to create a 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 the top panel. proceed to check with 5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts... (not provided). (Figure 4) NOTE: The 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws are used for an opener installation door reinforcement kit. Contact your door's construction: Metal or light weight doors using a vertical angle iron brace between the door ...
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... to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as shown in straight arm, disconnect straight arm. SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY Make sure garage door is horizontal. Pull the emergency release handle toward the opener at a 45° angle so that line up and join sections. Trolley will re-engage automatically when...
... to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as shown in straight arm, disconnect straight arm. SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY Make sure garage door is horizontal. Pull the emergency release handle toward the opener at a 45° angle so that line up and join sections. Trolley will re-engage automatically when...
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... to vehicles, be tested. Test the door for a trained door systems technician. Run the opener through a complete travel . If your door passes both of garage door travel limits will reverse. Run the opener through a complete travel cycle: If the opener lights are flashing, the Safety Reversing Sensors are made, the safety reversal system MUST...
... to vehicles, be tested. Test the door for a trained door systems technician. Run the opener through a complete travel . If your door passes both of garage door travel limits will reverse. Run the opener through a complete travel cycle: If the opener lights are flashing, the Safety Reversing Sensors are made, the safety reversal system MUST...
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...cycle. After each adjustment, run the opener through a complete travel . After each adjustment, run the opener through a complete cycle. • If the door reverses during the down (close) cycle and the opener lights aren't flashing, INCREASE DOWN (close garage door. • NEVER use force ...adjustments to close ) force by turning the control clockwise. After each adjustment, run the opener through UP (open) travel cycle. 24 Back Panel Force ...
...cycle. After each adjustment, run the opener through a complete travel . After each adjustment, run the opener through a complete cycle. • If the door reverses during the down (close) cycle and the opener lights aren't flashing, INCREASE DOWN (close garage door. • NEVER use force ...adjustments to close ) force by turning the control clockwise. After each adjustment, run the opener through UP (open) travel cycle. 24 Back Panel Force ...