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® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3850 3850-267 For Residential Use Only Com Details The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com patible with See Page 29 for Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■...
® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3850 3850-267 For Residential Use Only Com Details The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com patible with See Page 29 for Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■...
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..., operated, maintained and tested in this manual. Read them . 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... The remote control battery 28 EverCharge® Standby Power System (optional 29 To open the door manually 30 Care of your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the cautionary statements that accompany them carefully. 2 Electrical...
..., operated, maintained and tested in this manual. Read them . 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... The remote control battery 28 EverCharge® Standby Power System (optional 29 To open the door manually 30 Care of your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the cautionary statements that accompany them carefully. 2 Electrical...
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...which are under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to avoid malfunction and damage. Preparing your garage door Before you begin: • Disable locks. • Remove any binding or sticking. If... of the opener, instructions will call for hand tools as shown. Release the door. An unbalanced garage door may not reverse when required. • NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, ALL of balance. Carpenter's Level...
...which are under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to avoid malfunction and damage. Preparing your garage door Before you begin: • Disable locks. • Remove any binding or sticking. If... of the opener, instructions will call for hand tools as shown. Release the door. An unbalanced garage door may not reverse when required. • NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, ALL of balance. Carpenter's Level...
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... TRACK FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & fastening hardware is needed for details. See page 19 for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with the installation of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Header Wall FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & fastening hardware is required. Safety Reversing Sensor ... 1/4" (6 mm) Reversing Sensor 4 Safety Reversing Sensor Gap between floor and bottom Reversing Sensor Safety of your garage door. Survey your garage area to see if any of your opener. You may be required. Planning Identify the type and height of...
... TRACK FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & fastening hardware is needed for details. See page 19 for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with the installation of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Header Wall FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & fastening hardware is required. Safety Reversing Sensor ... 1/4" (6 mm) Reversing Sensor 4 Safety Reversing Sensor Gap between floor and bottom Reversing Sensor Safety of your garage door. Survey your garage area to see if any of your opener. You may be required. Planning Identify the type and height of...
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...If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. LOCK LIGHT SLmCaDrtMCootniotrnolDPeatencetli®ng Door Control Console SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control Models 3850 (1) 3850-267 (2) SECURITY✚® Keyless Entry Model 3850-267 (1) ONLY Motor Unit with Light Lenses 2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/... Staples (10) Ring Fastener (3) Dry Wall Anchors (2) Rope Handle Rail Grease Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) 5 Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam. Accessories will depend on the model purchased.
...If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. LOCK LIGHT SLmCaDrtMCootniotrnolDPeatencetli®ng Door Control Console SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control Models 3850 (1) 3850-267 (2) SECURITY✚® Keyless Entry Model 3850-267 (1) ONLY Motor Unit with Light Lenses 2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/... Staples (10) Ring Fastener (3) Dry Wall Anchors (2) Rope Handle Rail Grease Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) 5 Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam. Accessories will depend on the model purchased.
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... Trolley Threaded Nut Shaft Ring Nut Ring Slots Figure 2 To avoid SERIOUS damage to do not run the garage door opener until instructed to opener, ONLY use any other bolts will cause serious damage to door opener. • Position belt over belt pulley. Do not use bolts mounted in top of motor unit...
... Trolley Threaded Nut Shaft Ring Nut Ring Slots Figure 2 To avoid SERIOUS damage to do not run the garage door opener until instructed to opener, ONLY use any other bolts will cause serious damage to door opener. • Position belt over belt pulley. Do not use bolts mounted in top of motor unit...
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...the door. 10. Install wall-mounted garage door control: • within sight of the garage door. • out of reach of children at minimum height of garage door. 12. Attach with #8x3/8" hex screws provided. Please read the following warnings before proceeding to garage door control. 11. Install garage door ...9. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Install garage door opener ONLY on inside of 5 feet (1.5 m). • away from electrocution, disconnect ALL electric and battery ...
...the door. 10. Install wall-mounted garage door control: • within sight of the garage door. • out of reach of children at minimum height of garage door. 12. Attach with #8x3/8" hex screws provided. Please read the following warnings before proceeding to garage door control. 11. Install garage door ...9. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Install garage door opener ONLY on inside of 5 feet (1.5 m). • away from electrocution, disconnect ALL electric and battery ...
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...Centerline of balance. Follow the instructions which are under EXTREME tension. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of Garage Door 2x4 OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Structural Supports Level (optional) Installation procedures vary according to structural...).) If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 (on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might not reverse when required. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of inches exceeds the height available in the way; This height will ...
...Centerline of balance. Follow the instructions which are under EXTREME tension. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of Garage Door 2x4 OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Structural Supports Level (optional) Installation procedures vary according to structural...).) If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 (on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might not reverse when required. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of inches exceeds the height available in the way; This height will ...
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... Header Bracket CEILING MOUNT ONLY UP Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Lag Screws 5/16"-9x1-5/8" Door Spring HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Lag Screw 5/16"x9x1-5/8" Horizontal Line Highest Point of Garage Door Travel Garage Door Vertical Centerline of Garage Door UP Lag Screws 5/16"-9x1-5/8" - Make sure...only. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to mount the header bracket. Header Bracket Vertical Centerline of Garage Door CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION • Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown (with the arrow pointing toward the...
... Header Bracket CEILING MOUNT ONLY UP Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Lag Screws 5/16"-9x1-5/8" Door Spring HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Lag Screw 5/16"x9x1-5/8" Horizontal Line Highest Point of Garage Door Travel Garage Door Vertical Centerline of Garage Door UP Lag Screws 5/16"-9x1-5/8" - Make sure...only. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to mount the header bracket. Header Bracket Vertical Centerline of Garage Door CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION • Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown (with the arrow pointing toward the...
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Header Wall Header Bracket Belt Pulley Bracket Garage Door INSTALLATION STEP 3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket • Position the opener on a temporary support to...Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as a protective base. Have someone hold the opener securely on the garage floor below the header bracket. Ring Header Fastener Bracket Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" Belt Pulley Bracket Rail Temporary Support HARDWARE SHOWN ...Fastener 10 Use packing material as shown. • Insert a ring fastener to secure. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you'll need help.
Header Wall Header Bracket Belt Pulley Bracket Garage Door INSTALLATION STEP 3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket • Position the opener on a temporary support to...Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as a protective base. Have someone hold the opener securely on the garage floor below the header bracket. Ring Header Fastener Bracket Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" Belt Pulley Bracket Rail Temporary Support HARDWARE SHOWN ...Fastener 10 Use packing material as shown. • Insert a ring fastener to secure. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you'll need help.
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... the opener more than 4" (10 cm) above this point. To prevent damage to -rail distance. • Raise the opener onto a stepladder. Rail Door 2x4 is completed. The trolley can remain disconnected until Installation Step 12 is used to determine the correct mounting height from the floor to the... opener to this height. • The top of the door should be level with the top of the motor unit. SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door-to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the trolley release arm to...
... the opener more than 4" (10 cm) above this point. To prevent damage to -rail distance. • Raise the opener onto a stepladder. Rail Door 2x4 is completed. The trolley can remain disconnected until Installation Step 12 is used to determine the correct mounting height from the floor to the... opener to this height. • The top of the door should be level with the top of the motor unit. SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door-to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the trolley release arm to...
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... fastening hardware are shown. INSTALLATION STEP 5 Hang the Opener Three representative installations are not provided. 1. Operate the door manually. Yours may be used if installing ANY brackets into masonry. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the hanging bracket to the structural support. 2. Check to...
... fastening hardware are shown. INSTALLATION STEP 5 Hang the Opener Three representative installations are not provided. 1. Operate the door manually. Yours may be used if installing ANY brackets into masonry. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the hanging bracket to the structural support. 2. Check to...
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...aligned. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door. If installing into gang box) as the secondary door control. 1. INSTALLATION STEP 6 Install the Smart Control Panel® Locate door control within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at a minimum height of ...wire up wall and across ceiling to cross path of closing garage door: • Install door control within sight of door, at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach, away from moving parts of door. • NEVER permit children to operate or play with...
...aligned. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door. If installing into gang box) as the secondary door control. 1. INSTALLATION STEP 6 Install the Smart Control Panel® Locate door control within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at a minimum height of ...wire up wall and across ceiling to cross path of closing garage door: • Install door control within sight of door, at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach, away from moving parts of door. • NEVER permit children to operate or play with...
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... lens hinge is in each socket. Then the lights will turn OFF. • Reverse the procedure to close the lens. • Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. NOTE: Use only standard light bulbs. To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light socket...
... lens hinge is in each socket. Then the lights will turn OFF. • Reverse the procedure to close the lens. • Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. NOTE: Use only standard light bulbs. To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light socket...
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... or DEATH from electrocution or fire: • Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover. To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this... difficulties, do not run the opener at least 1" (2.5 cm) from a falling garage door: • If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with ALL local electrical and building codes. •...
... or DEATH from electrocution or fire: • Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be grounded. • Reinstall the cover. To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this... difficulties, do not run the opener at least 1" (2.5 cm) from a falling garage door: • If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with ALL local electrical and building codes. •...
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...max. above the floor. Either can be installed on the wall, the brackets must be securely fastened to clip onto the track of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. The invisible light beam path must be disabled. • Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is closing. The sending... indicator light). INSTALLATION STEP 11 Install The Protector System® The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will detect an obstacle in the path of its electronic beam. If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the...
...max. above the floor. Either can be installed on the wall, the brackets must be securely fastened to clip onto the track of sectional garage doors without additional hardware. The invisible light beam path must be disabled. • Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is closing. The sending... indicator light). INSTALLATION STEP 11 Install The Protector System® The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will detect an obstacle in the path of its electronic beam. If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the...
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..." diameter pilot holes on the wall at the same distance out from the mounting surface. Garage door track installation (preferred): • Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each other across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. • ...SIDE) IGWnasarildalgee Lens Attach with the lip hugging the back edge of three ways, as shown. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) Door Track Lip Indicator Light Sensor Bracket Lens WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) IGWnasariladl gee Fasten Wood Block to the same distance out from...
..." diameter pilot holes on the wall at the same distance out from the mounting surface. Garage door track installation (preferred): • Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each other across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. • ...SIDE) IGWnasarildalgee Lens Attach with the lip hugging the back edge of three ways, as shown. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) Door Track Lip Indicator Light Sensor Bracket Lens WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) IGWnasariladl gee Fasten Wood Block to the same distance out from...
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... bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided) (Figure 4). 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 Reinforcement Vertical Centerline of Garage Door UP Door Bracket Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" Figure 2A Vertical Reinforcement Vertical Centerline...
... bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided) (Figure 4). 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 Reinforcement Vertical Centerline of Garage Door UP Door Bracket Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" Figure 2A Vertical Reinforcement Vertical Centerline...
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... 1/4"-14x5/8" Header Wall 2x4 Support Finished Ceiling Header Bracket Door Bracket Optional Placement of Door Bracket 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) Door Bracket Nut 5/16"-18 Door Bracket For a door with no exposed framing, or for the optional installation, use...
... 1/4"-14x5/8" Header Wall 2x4 Support Finished Ceiling Header Bracket Door Bracket Optional Placement of Door Bracket 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) Door Bracket Nut 5/16"-18 Door Bracket For a door with no exposed framing, or for the optional installation, use...
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SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY Make sure garage door is operated. Figure 1: • Fasten straight door arm section to outer trolley with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Find two pairs of holes that line up and join sections. Cut about 6" (15 cm) from the door) about 2" (5 cm) (Figures 1, 2 and 3). Pull the emergency... SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16" Ring Fastener Clevis Pin 5/16"x1" (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 Pull the emergency release handle ...
SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY Make sure garage door is operated. Figure 1: • Fasten straight door arm section to outer trolley with bolts, lock washers and nuts. Find two pairs of holes that line up and join sections. Cut about 6" (15 cm) from the door) about 2" (5 cm) (Figures 1, 2 and 3). Pull the emergency... SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16" Ring Fastener Clevis Pin 5/16"x1" (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 Pull the emergency release handle ...