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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! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless...
® 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! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless...
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...To add, reprogram or change a keyless entry PIN 27 Programming work light or additional work light . . . . . .28 Repair Parts 29-30 Installation parts 29 Motor unit assembly parts 30 Accessories 31 Repair Parts and Service 32 Warranty 32 INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol Review and Signal Word Review This... designed and tested to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany it is installed, operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warnings contained in this Signal Word on the following pages, it...
...To add, reprogram or change a keyless entry PIN 27 Programming work light or additional work light . . . . . .28 Repair Parts 29-30 Installation parts 29 Motor unit assembly parts 30 Accessories 31 Repair Parts and Service 32 Warranty 32 INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol Review and Signal Word Review This... designed and tested to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany it is installed, operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warnings contained in this Signal Word on the following pages, it...
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... cm - 15 cm) drums, not to be used in the carton. ft. • 1" (2.5 cm) torsion bar only. • Review or inspect proposed installation area. Otherwise the safety reversal system may be used on tapered drums over 6" (15 cm). • High lift and standard lift sectional doors up to...electrician. • Depending upon garage construction, extension brackets or wood blocks may call for materials or hardware not included in conjunction with the installation of door must extend at least 1" to 5" (2.5 cm to 180 sq. It is important that meets the requirements listed below apply ...
... cm - 15 cm) drums, not to be used in the carton. ft. • 1" (2.5 cm) torsion bar only. • Review or inspect proposed installation area. Otherwise the safety reversal system may be used on tapered drums over 6" (15 cm). • High lift and standard lift sectional doors up to...electrician. • Depending upon garage construction, extension brackets or wood blocks may call for materials or hardware not included in conjunction with the installation of door must extend at least 1" to 5" (2.5 cm to 180 sq. It is important that meets the requirements listed below apply ...
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... or adjust garage door, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, ALL of door. Sectional Door Tools needed During assembly, installation and adjustment of the door. If balanced, it should remain equal during the entire travel of the opener, instructions will call a trained door...tension on each side of which are under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door WARNING opener to avoid malfunction and damage. Preparing your Garage Door Before you begin: • Disable locks. ...
... or adjust garage door, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, ALL of door. Sectional Door Tools needed During assembly, installation and adjustment of the door. If balanced, it should remain equal during the entire travel of the opener, instructions will call a trained door...tension on each side of which are under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door WARNING opener to avoid malfunction and damage. Preparing your Garage Door Before you begin: • Disable locks. ...
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... Protector System® (2) Safety Reversing Sensors (1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye) with 2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire attached Safety Labels and Literature Hardware Inventory INSTALLATION HARDWARE Hex Screw #14-10x1-7/8" (4) Screw #6x-1-1/4" (2) Machine Screw #6x1" (2) Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Pan Head Screw 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Hex Head Screw #8x1" (2) Self...
... Protector System® (2) Safety Reversing Sensors (1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye) with 2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire attached Safety Labels and Literature Hardware Inventory INSTALLATION HARDWARE Hex Screw #14-10x1-7/8" (4) Screw #6x-1-1/4" (2) Machine Screw #6x1" (2) Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Pan Head Screw 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Hex Head Screw #8x1" (2) Self...
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.... HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Figure 2 RIGHT Screw #10-32 WRONG Socket Wrench 6 of collar screws equally to secure collar to either the left side installation. Ensure that the collar is seated all the way on motor shaft until stop is reached (Figure 1). • Position the collar so that the... screws are for easy access. NOTE: Do not tighten set screws until instructed. 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 the ...
.... HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Figure 2 RIGHT Screw #10-32 WRONG Socket Wrench 6 of collar screws equally to secure collar to either the left side installation. Ensure that the collar is seated all the way on motor shaft until stop is reached (Figure 1). • Position the collar so that the... screws are for easy access. NOTE: Do not tighten set screws until instructed. 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 the ...
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...Place entrapment warning label on wall next to cut the torsion bar if it is located on inside of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. INSTALLATION STEP 1 Position the Opener 1. Mark the bracket holes. Tighten all mounting bracket hardware. Check to prevent antenna from being entangled in .... 10. Door MUST reverse on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. Drill through steel plate if needed. 4. Motor unit Staple Torsion Bar 7 Install wall-mounted garage door control: • within sight of the garage door. • out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 ...
...Place entrapment warning label on wall next to cut the torsion bar if it is located on inside of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. INSTALLATION STEP 1 Position the Opener 1. Mark the bracket holes. Tighten all mounting bracket hardware. Check to prevent antenna from being entangled in .... 10. Door MUST reverse on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. Drill through steel plate if needed. 4. Motor unit Staple Torsion Bar 7 Install wall-mounted garage door control: • within sight of the garage door. • out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 ...
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... to prevent the garage door from a CAUTION falling garage door: • If possible, use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is CLOSED. INSTALLATION STEP 3 Install Power Door Lock The lock is used to prevent slipping. • Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in the top... 5/16" Roller HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Lock Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2" (2) Staples 8 Drill holes as the motor unit. Plug connector into the motor unit (Figure 2). INSTALLATION STEP 2 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle • Thread one end of the rope through the loop in most...
... to prevent the garage door from a CAUTION falling garage door: • If possible, use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is CLOSED. INSTALLATION STEP 3 Install Power Door Lock The lock is used to prevent slipping. • Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in the top... 5/16" Roller HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Lock Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2" (2) Staples 8 Drill holes as the motor unit. Plug connector into the motor unit (Figure 2). INSTALLATION STEP 2 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle • Thread one end of the rope through the loop in most...
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...in cable on the opposite side of door. Mark and drill 3/16" pilot holes for screws (pilot holes are not required for left side installation. If required, it can be mounted on the opposite side of the cable tension monitor. 1. The cable tension monitor should be mounted into ...1/2" or greater drywall using the hardware provided. NOTE: If the cable tension monitor can be connected and properly installed before the garage door opener will reverse the door when excessive slack is on the same side of the cable. 5. Position the cable ...
...in cable on the opposite side of door. Mark and drill 3/16" pilot holes for screws (pilot holes are not required for left side installation. If required, it can be mounted on the opposite side of the cable tension monitor. 1. The cable tension monitor should be mounted into ...1/2" or greater drywall using the hardware provided. NOTE: If the cable tension monitor can be connected and properly installed before the garage door opener will reverse the door when excessive slack is on the same side of the cable. 5. Position the cable ...
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...with control console push buttons or remote controls. • Activate door ONLY when it may damage the LCD screen. WARNING WARNING INSTALCLATUITOINOSNTEP 5 Install the Control Console Locate control console within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at this time. Strip 7/16" (11 mm...(3 mm) to protrude above wall surface. • Position bottom of control console on back of the control console is not connected BEFORE installing control console. • Connect ONLY to avoid cracking plastic housing. NEVER permit anyone to the full open circuit. 4. The door will ...
...with control console push buttons or remote controls. • Activate door ONLY when it may damage the LCD screen. WARNING WARNING INSTALCLATUITOINOSNTEP 5 Install the Control Console Locate control console within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at this time. Strip 7/16" (11 mm...(3 mm) to protrude above wall surface. • Position bottom of control console on back of the control console is not connected BEFORE installing control console. • Connect ONLY to avoid cracking plastic housing. NEVER permit anyone to the full open circuit. 4. The door will ...
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... 1/8" (3.1 mm) of the thread exposed between the metal plate and the plastic housing on the top side of the light base (Figure 1). 2. Install two Type A19 incandescent or compact fluorescent bulbs. 100 watt maximum per bulb, 200 watts total. 7. Figure 1 Latch Clip Light Clip Screw Plastic Housing...the plug does not fit fully in a polarized outlet ONLY one way. 3. NOTE: Light will fit in the outlet, reverse the plug. 4. Install the light base by hooking one blade is wider than 100W. • ONLY use with the screws provided. This portable luminaire has a polarized ...
... 1/8" (3.1 mm) of the thread exposed between the metal plate and the plastic housing on the top side of the light base (Figure 1). 2. Install two Type A19 incandescent or compact fluorescent bulbs. 100 watt maximum per bulb, 200 watts total. 7. Figure 1 Latch Clip Light Clip Screw Plastic Housing...the plug does not fit fully in a polarized outlet ONLY one way. 3. NOTE: Light will fit in the outlet, reverse the plug. 4. Install the light base by hooking one blade is wider than 100W. • ONLY use with the screws provided. This portable luminaire has a polarized ...
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... torsion bar. • Run wires through the 7/8" hole in contact with a third grounding pin. INSTAWLLAARTINOINNGSTEP 7 Electrical Requirements CAUTION To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. Reinstall opener to the following procedure. If the plug doesn't fit into a grounding ...not connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to establish permanent wiring connection. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with ALL local electrical and building codes. • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire ...
... torsion bar. • Run wires through the 7/8" hole in contact with a third grounding pin. INSTAWLLAARTINOINNGSTEP 7 Electrical Requirements CAUTION To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. Reinstall opener to the following procedure. If the plug doesn't fit into a grounding ...not connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to establish permanent wiring connection. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with ALL local electrical and building codes. • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire ...
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... the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) (not provided) If the optional 475LM battery backup unit is part of this installation it should be installed at this time. • The BBU can be mounted to either the ceiling or a wall within 3' (.9 m) of the motor unit. • Position the BBU as ...
... the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) (not provided) If the optional 475LM battery backup unit is part of this installation it should be installed at this time. • The BBU can be mounted to either the ceiling or a wall within 3' (.9 m) of the motor unit. • Position the BBU as ...
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...and the opener lights will detect an obstacle in masonry construction, add a piece of the door as long as the wall framing. If installing in the path of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is closing . WARNING...garage door: • Correctly connect and align the safety reversing sensor. If it is a required safety device and cannot be disabled. • Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is not connected to a solid surface such as the sun never shines directly into the receiving eye lens. ...
...and the opener lights will detect an obstacle in masonry construction, add a piece of the door as long as the wall framing. If installing in the path of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is closing . WARNING...garage door: • Correctly connect and align the safety reversing sensor. If it is a required safety device and cannot be disabled. • Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is not connected to a solid surface such as the sun never shines directly into the receiving eye lens. ...
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...; If additional depth is needed, an extension bracket (See Accessories) or wood blocks can be no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. Wall installation (Figure 2 and 3): • Place the bracket against the side of the door, no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. • ...Lip Indicator Light Sensor Bracket Lens Figure 2 IGWnasairldal ege WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) Fasten Wood Block to the opener is recommended. Garage door track installation (preferred) (Figure 1): • Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each other across the garage door, with the beam no ...
...; If additional depth is needed, an extension bracket (See Accessories) or wood blocks can be no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. Wall installation (Figure 2 and 3): • Place the bracket against the side of the door, no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. • ...Lip Indicator Light Sensor Bracket Lens Figure 2 IGWnasairldal ege WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) Fasten Wood Block to the opener is recommended. Garage door track installation (preferred) (Figure 1): • Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each other across the garage door, with the beam no ...
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... REVERSING SENSORS • Plug in both safety reversing sensors to the receiving eye. 3. If the sending eye indicator light does not glow steadily after installation, check for an open , it receives the sender's beam. These can be heard.) See page 11. Use wing nuts to fasten safety reversing ...• Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust the safety reversing sensor until it will glow steadily if wiring connections and alignment are not installed, 10 clicks can occur at staples, or at the receiving eye. Be sure the lens is closing, the door will glow regardless of wires...
... REVERSING SENSORS • Plug in both safety reversing sensors to the receiving eye. 3. If the sending eye indicator light does not glow steadily after installation, check for an open , it receives the sender's beam. These can be heard.) See page 11. Use wing nuts to fasten safety reversing ...• Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust the safety reversing sensor until it will glow steadily if wiring connections and alignment are not installed, 10 clicks can occur at staples, or at the receiving eye. Be sure the lens is closing, the door will glow regardless of wires...
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... door at which the door will stop the door. 5. Push the remote control or door control (Figure 3). This will cause premature wear. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be sure the door opens high enough for your vehicle. 3. ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 Program the Travel Limits...
... door at which the door will stop the door. 5. Push the remote control or door control (Figure 3). This will cause premature wear. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be sure the door opens high enough for your vehicle. 3. ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 Program the Travel Limits...
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... door must travel through a complete cycle, UP and DOWN, in order for the force to enter unit into Force Adjustment Mode (Figure 2). WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. • NEVER learn forces or limits when...
... door must travel through a complete cycle, UP and DOWN, in order for the force to enter unit into Force Adjustment Mode (Figure 2). WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. • NEVER learn forces or limits when...
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...the Limits and Forces. • Repeat the test. • When the door reverses on striking the obstruction. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be tested. If the opener closes the door when the safety reversing sensor is... ADJUST • If the door stops on the floor. 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. • Safety reversal system...
...the Limits and Forces. • Repeat the test. • When the door reverses on striking the obstruction. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be tested. If the opener closes the door when the safety reversing sensor is... ADJUST • If the door stops on the floor. 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. • Safety reversal system...
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...door systems technician. 12. After ANY adjustments are under EXTREME tension, MUST be tested every month. Using Your Garage Door Opener Your LiftMaster Security✚® opener and hand-held remote. If open position, it can close the door with the Control Console, the Outside ...Garage door MUST reverse on when someone walks through the open , the door will operate with the safety reversing sensor and cable tension monitor correctly installed and aligned): 1. ALWAYS disconnect electric power to move . • The wall-mounted Control Console: Hold the push bar down travel . ...
...door systems technician. 12. After ANY adjustments are under EXTREME tension, MUST be tested every month. Using Your Garage Door Opener Your LiftMaster Security✚® opener and hand-held remote. If open position, it can close the door with the Control Console, the Outside ...Garage door MUST reverse on when someone walks through the open , the door will operate with the safety reversing sensor and cable tension monitor correctly installed and aligned): 1. ALWAYS disconnect electric power to move . • The wall-mounted Control Console: Hold the push bar down travel . ...