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® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model 3800 For Residential Sectional Doors With Torsion Assemblies Only Com Details The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com patible with See Page 13 for Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■...door WILL NOT CLOSE unless The Protector System® and cable tension monitor are connected and properly aligned. ■ Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation. ■ The model number label is located behind the hinged door of your...
® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model 3800 For Residential Sectional Doors With Torsion Assemblies Only Com Details The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com patible with See Page 13 for Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■...door WILL NOT CLOSE unless The Protector System® and cable tension monitor are connected and properly aligned. ■ Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation. ■ The model number label is located behind the hinged door of your...
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...Accessories 31 Repair Parts and Service 32 Warranty 32 INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol Review and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it . WARNING Mechanical WCAAURTNIIONNG WAElRecNtriIcNalG WARNING CAUTION WARNING When ... Attach the collar to the motor unit 6 Attach mounting bracket to the motor unit 6 Installation 7-16 Installation safety instructions 7 Position the opener 7 Attach the emergency release rope and handle 8 Install the power door lock 8 Attach the cable tension monitor (Required 9 Install the ...
...Accessories 31 Repair Parts and Service 32 Warranty 32 INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol Review and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it . WARNING Mechanical WCAAURTNIIONNG WAElRecNtriIcNalG WARNING CAUTION WARNING When ... Attach the collar to the motor unit 6 Attach mounting bracket to the motor unit 6 Installation 7-16 Installation safety instructions 7 Position the opener 7 Attach the emergency release rope and handle 8 Install the power door lock 8 Attach the cable tension monitor (Required 9 Install the ...
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... for materials or hardware not included in conjunction with : • Doors that meets the requirements listed below apply to your installation. If this opener will require hardware not provided. • A model 475LM EverChargeTM Battery Backup System is strongly recommended if there is no more than 14' (4.2...lowered. Must have minimum of 8" (20.3 cm) between the ceiling and the center of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). This opener is compatible with an external emergency release mechanism. • Any gap between floor Sensor and bottom of torsion bar. - NOTE: Inspect ...
... for materials or hardware not included in conjunction with : • Doors that meets the requirements listed below apply to your installation. If this opener will require hardware not provided. • A model 475LM EverChargeTM Battery Backup System is strongly recommended if there is no more than 14' (4.2...lowered. Must have minimum of 8" (20.3 cm) between the ceiling and the center of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). This opener is compatible with an external emergency release mechanism. • Any gap between floor Sensor and bottom of torsion bar. - NOTE: Inspect ...
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...and lower the door to avoid malfunction and damage. CAUTION 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 see if there is not sticking or binding: 1. Lift the door... are under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door WARNING opener to make sure your garage door is balanced and is any ropes connected to garage door. • Complete the following test to avoid ...
...and lower the door to avoid malfunction and damage. CAUTION 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 see if there is not sticking or binding: 1. Lift the door... are under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door WARNING opener to make sure your garage door is balanced and is any ropes connected to garage door. • Complete the following test to avoid ...
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... carton which contains the motor unit and the parts illustrated below. Note that accessories will depend on the model purchased. Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is missing, carefully check the packing material.
... carton which contains the motor unit and the parts illustrated below. Note that accessories will depend on the model purchased. Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is missing, carefully check the packing material.
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... the screws are for easy access. ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Attach the Collar to the Motor Unit To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. • Loosen the collar screws. • Attach collar to either the left side installation. NOTE: For most installations the screws...
... the screws are for easy access. ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Attach the Collar to the Motor Unit To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. • Loosen the collar screws. • Attach collar to either the left side installation. NOTE: For most installations the screws...
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... door may be caught in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. 3. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. Check to make sure bracket is located on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. It may not reverse when required and could... anchors MUST be made by sliding the collar over the end of 5 feet (1.5 m). • away from torsion bar and remove the opener. of installation, test safety reversal system. WARNING INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of which are under EXTREME tension. •...
... door may be caught in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. 3. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. Check to make sure bracket is located on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. It may not reverse when required and could... anchors MUST be made by sliding the collar over the end of 5 feet (1.5 m). • away from torsion bar and remove the opener. of installation, test safety reversal system. WARNING INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of which are under EXTREME tension. •...
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... up wall to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with bottom edge just above . Fasten power door lock to secure wire in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle to disengage door ONLY when garage door is necessary to motor unit. Plug... the rope to mount the lock above the highest point on the roller (Figure 1). 3. WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from being manually opened once the door is clear of the power head. INSTALLATION STEP 3 Install Power Door Lock The lock is used to prevent the garage door from...
... up wall to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with bottom edge just above . Fasten power door lock to secure wire in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle to disengage door ONLY when garage door is necessary to motor unit. Plug... the rope to mount the lock above the highest point on the roller (Figure 1). 3. WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from being manually opened once the door is clear of the power head. INSTALLATION STEP 3 Install Power Door Lock The lock is used to prevent the garage door from...
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...wire to secure wire in tab with screwdriver tip #8 Hex Head Screw (2) Staples Screw #6 (2) Wall Anchor (2) 9 HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Figure 1 Opener Torsion Bar Drum Cable 2"-6" (5 cm15 cm) Cable Tension Monitor 1/8"-1/4" (3 mm-6 mm) Cable Tension Monitor Roller With Door Closed Preferred Orientation Figure 2 ... opposite side of door. Position the cable tension monitor as required. INSTALLATION STEP 4 Attach the Cable Tension Monitor (Required) This opener comes standard with the lag screws provided, it can be mounted on top of the cable. 5. It is located over a wood...
...wire to secure wire in tab with screwdriver tip #8 Hex Head Screw (2) Staples Screw #6 (2) Wall Anchor (2) 9 HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Figure 1 Opener Torsion Bar Drum Cable 2"-6" (5 cm15 cm) Cable Tension Monitor 1/8"-1/4" (3 mm-6 mm) Cable Tension Monitor Roller With Door Closed Preferred Orientation Figure 2 ... opposite side of door. Position the cable tension monitor as required. INSTALLATION STEP 4 Attach the Cable Tension Monitor (Required) This opener comes standard with the lag screws provided, it can be mounted on top of the cable. 5. It is located over a wood...
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...Connections WHT To release wire, push in place. 3. (For standard installations ONLY) Run bell wire up wall and across ceiling to the full open circuit. 4. If installing into gang box) as in several places. Do NOT overtighten. • Replace cover by gently prying at a ...minimum height of the control console to red (Figure 3). NEVER permit anyone to each garage door opener. WARNING WARNING INSTALCLATUITOINOSNTEP 5 Install the Control Console Locate control console within sight of garage door, out of reach of control console on page...
...Connections WHT To release wire, push in place. 3. (For standard installations ONLY) Run bell wire up wall and across ceiling to the full open circuit. 4. If installing into gang box) as in several places. Do NOT overtighten. • Replace cover by gently prying at a ...minimum height of the control console to red (Figure 3). NEVER permit anyone to each garage door opener. WARNING WARNING INSTALCLATUITOINOSNTEP 5 Install the Control Console Locate control console within sight of garage door, out of reach of control console on page...
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... #4-20 X 7/16" (2) Screw #6x1" (2) 100 Watt (max) Light Lens Wall Anchor (2) 11 Do not alter the plug. 7. Use ONLY incandescent. To prevent damage to the opener: • DO NOT use A19 size bulbs. NOTE: If installing remote light on the other ) as a feature to mount the light within 6' (1.8 m) of the light...
... #4-20 X 7/16" (2) Screw #6x1" (2) 100 Watt (max) Light Lens Wall Anchor (2) 11 Do not alter the plug. 7. Use ONLY incandescent. To prevent damage to the opener: • DO NOT use A19 size bulbs. NOTE: If installing remote light on the other ) as a feature to mount the light within 6' (1.8 m) of the light...
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... of electric shock, your local code, refer to the following procedure. 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 an extension cord, 2-wire adapter or...electrocution or fire: • Be sure power is grounded. INSTAWLLAARTINOINNGSTEP 7 Electrical Requirements CAUTION To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. If the plug doesn't fit into a grounding type outlet. PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION Flexible conduit Green Ground Ground Tab ...
... of electric shock, your local code, refer to the following procedure. 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 an extension cord, 2-wire adapter or...electrocution or fire: • Be sure power is grounded. INSTAWLLAARTINOINNGSTEP 7 Electrical Requirements CAUTION To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. If the plug doesn't fit into a grounding type outlet. PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION Flexible conduit Green Ground Ground Tab ...
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... prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from inside the garage so that the sending and receiving eyes face each location to the garage door opener CAUTION BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR When properly connected and aligned, the safety reversing ... construction, add a piece of its electronic beam. The invisible light beam path must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will detect an obstacle in the path of wood at each other hardware) may interrupt the beam while the door is closing, the...
... prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from inside the garage so that the sending and receiving eyes face each location to the garage door opener CAUTION BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR When properly connected and aligned, the safety reversing ... construction, add a piece of its electronic beam. The invisible light beam path must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will detect an obstacle in the path of wood at each other hardware) may interrupt the beam while the door is closing, the...
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... the floor. • Attach brackets to wall with the lip hugging the back edge of the track. INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is needed, an extension bracket (See Accessories) or wood blocks can be used. • Use bracket mounting holes as follows. It should lie flush, with...
... the floor. • Attach brackets to wall with the lip hugging the back edge of the track. INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is needed, an extension bracket (See Accessories) or wood blocks can be used. • Use bracket mounting holes as follows. It should lie flush, with...
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...ReSvenrssionrg Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor Sensor Invisible Light Beam Protection Area 16 Separate white and white/black wires sufficiently to connect to the opener quick-connect terminals: white to white and white/black to brackets, with lenses pointing toward each other across the door. The ... Run the wires from each sensor. Figure 6 To CableTension Monitor Bell Wire Motor unit Bell Wire To Power Door Lock Connect Wire to the opener. • A short in place. • Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust the safety reversing sensor until it will reverse. ...
...ReSvenrssionrg Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor Sensor Invisible Light Beam Protection Area 16 Separate white and white/black wires sufficiently to connect to the opener quick-connect terminals: white to white and white/black to brackets, with lenses pointing toward each other across the door. The ... Run the wires from each sensor. Figure 6 To CableTension Monitor Bell Wire Motor unit Bell Wire To Power Door Lock Connect Wire to the opener. • A short in place. • Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust the safety reversing sensor until it will reverse. ...
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... tested. See Troubleshooting section. 4. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be sure fully open ) limit and begins closing garage door. • NEVER learn forces or limits when door is not stopping exactly where you may toggle ... the door to move down . Push the remote control or the door control (Figure 3). Black moves the door UP (open position. • If the opener is binding or sticking. NOTE: Check to set the limits. ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 Program the Travel Limits Travel limits regulate the...
... tested. See Troubleshooting section. 4. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be sure fully open ) limit and begins closing garage door. • NEVER learn forces or limits when door is not stopping exactly where you may toggle ... the door to move down . Push the remote control or the door control (Figure 3). Black moves the door UP (open position. • If the opener is binding or sticking. NOTE: Check to set the limits. ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 Program the Travel Limits Travel limits regulate the...
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...Figure 3). The LED (Indicator Light) will flash quickly. 3. Push the remote control or control console a third time to send the door to open ) position. The door must travel to the DOWN (close ) position. The force setting measures the amount of safety reversal system. •...be tested. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be set properly. If the unit cannot open and close the door. 1. See page 4, "Preparing your door to enter unit into Force Adjustment Mode (Figure 2). Push the remote ...
...Figure 3). The LED (Indicator Light) will flash quickly. 3. Push the remote control or control console a third time to send the door to open ) position. The door must travel to the DOWN (close ) position. The force setting measures the amount of safety reversal system. •...be tested. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be set properly. If the unit cannot open and close the door. 1. See page 4, "Preparing your door to enter unit into Force Adjustment Mode (Figure 2). Push the remote ...
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... ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. Upon successful safety reversal test proceed to open , place a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on striking the obstruction. Door MUST reverse on contact with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) ...high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on the 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or 2x4 laid flat), remove the obstruction and run the opener through 3 or 4 complete travel limits) is obstructed, do not operate the door. ADJUSTMENT STEP 4 Test The Protector System® • Press the...
... ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. Upon successful safety reversal test proceed to open , place a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on striking the obstruction. Door MUST reverse on contact with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) ...high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on the 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or 2x4 laid flat), remove the obstruction and run the opener through 3 or 4 complete travel limits) is obstructed, do not operate the door. ADJUSTMENT STEP 4 Test The Protector System® • Press the...
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... 20 NOTE: If the power door lock does not function, the lock can be protruding through the track. • Operate the door in the open direction. The door will blink 9 times. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in the down a second time. ADJUSTMENT STEP 6... the emergency handle a second time. • Reconnect the door to secure the door. ADJUSTMENT STEP 7 To Open the Door Manually Disengage door lock before the door begins to the opener, pull down the emergency release handle straight down direction. To reconnect the door to move. • Operate the...
... 20 NOTE: If the power door lock does not function, the lock can be protruding through the track. • Operate the door in the open direction. The door will blink 9 times. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in the down a second time. ADJUSTMENT STEP 6... the emergency handle a second time. • Reconnect the door to secure the door. ADJUSTMENT STEP 7 To Open the Door Manually Disengage door lock before the door begins to the opener, pull down the emergency release handle straight down direction. To reconnect the door to move. • Operate the...
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...safety reversal system MUST be tested every month. ALWAYS keep garage door in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. 7. Using Your Garage Door Opener Your LiftMaster Security✚® opener and hand-held remote control have been factory programmed to deactivate any of which ...broken springs or unbalanced door could result in the Programming section. If you activate them too soon, the door will operate with your opener with each use . After ANY adjustments are made by a trained door systems technician. 12. ALWAYS KEEP GARAGE DOOR PROPERLY BALANCED (see...
...safety reversal system MUST be tested every month. ALWAYS keep garage door in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. 7. Using Your Garage Door Opener Your LiftMaster Security✚® opener and hand-held remote control have been factory programmed to deactivate any of which ...broken springs or unbalanced door could result in the Programming section. If you activate them too soon, the door will operate with your opener with each use . After ANY adjustments are made by a trained door systems technician. 12. ALWAYS KEEP GARAGE DOOR PROPERLY BALANCED (see...