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Belt Drive Garage Door Opener Model 8550 FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY Write down the following information for future reference: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation....the Timer-To-Close feature if you are installing the garage door opener on a one -piece door. NOTE: If you are installing the garage door opener on a one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. . www.liftmaster.com The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue ...
Belt Drive Garage Door Opener Model 8550 FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY Write down the following information for future reference: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation....the Timer-To-Close feature if you are installing the garage door opener on a one -piece door. NOTE: If you are installing the garage door opener on a one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. . www.liftmaster.com The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue ...
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... this manual. Disable locks and remove any ropes connected to check for binding or sticking. Read them . Preparation Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it should be installed within 4 feet (1.2 m) to the left or right of serious injury...
... this manual. Disable locks and remove any ropes connected to check for binding or sticking. Read them . Preparation Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it should be installed within 4 feet (1.2 m) to the left or right of serious injury...
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...to the accessory and are not included in this manuals are for these accessories will vary depending on your garage door opener. Curved door arm E. Door control M. Trolley G. Garage door opener K J. Safety labels and literature H L M J N O I . Overview/Carton Inventory NOTE: ...Accessories will be included with your specific model, other accessories may look different. GARAGE DOOR OPENER ASSEMBLY A. Safety reversing sensors with the sprocket cover] Installation H2 Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) H3 Lag Screw 5/16"-9 x 1-5/8" ...
...to the accessory and are not included in this manuals are for these accessories will vary depending on your garage door opener. Curved door arm E. Door control M. Trolley G. Garage door opener K J. Safety labels and literature H L M J N O I . Overview/Carton Inventory NOTE: ...Accessories will be included with your specific model, other accessories may look different. GARAGE DOOR OPENER ASSEMBLY A. Safety reversing sensors with the sprocket cover] Installation H2 Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) H3 Lag Screw 5/16"-9 x 1-5/8" ...
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.... 1.3 Fasten the rail with the sprocket cover) 4 Assembly 1 Attach the rail to the garage door opener NOTE: ONLY use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the garage door opener H1 (3) Hex Screw #8x3/8" (Packed with the previously removed bolts. 1.4 Position the belt around... while garage door opener. opener sprocket. 1.5 Attach the sprocket cover over the • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE sprocket. operating opener. 1.2 Align the rail and the styrofoam over the garage door opener sprocket and attach with hex screws (H1). . Place the garage door opener on ...
.... 1.3 Fasten the rail with the sprocket cover) 4 Assembly 1 Attach the rail to the garage door opener NOTE: ONLY use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the garage door opener H1 (3) Hex Screw #8x3/8" (Packed with the previously removed bolts. 1.4 Position the belt around... while garage door opener. opener sprocket. 1.5 Attach the sprocket cover over the • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE sprocket. operating opener. 1.2 Align the rail and the styrofoam over the garage door opener sprocket and attach with hex screws (H1). . Place the garage door opener on ...
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... reverse when required and could be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms. 9. ALL repairs to -Close functionality if operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. 6 NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to avoid entanglement. 5. Install wall-mounted garage door control: • within reach, but at least...
... reverse when required and could be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms. 9. ALL repairs to -Close functionality if operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. 6 NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to avoid entanglement. 5. Install wall-mounted garage door control: • within reach, but at least...
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.... (It may be mounted on the wall upside down if necessary, to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, ALL of which are installing the garage door opener on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports... possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to -Close functionality if operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for the top edge of the door. To be used if mounting header bracket or 2x4 into masonry. • NEVER try to gain ...
.... (It may be mounted on the wall upside down if necessary, to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, ALL of which are installing the garage door opener on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports... possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to -Close functionality if operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for the top edge of the door. To be used if mounting header bracket or 2x4 into masonry. • NEVER try to gain ...
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... trolley release arm down to the header bracket 3.1 Align the rail with the ring fastener (H11). Slide the outer trolley toward the garage door opener. 3 Attach the rail to disconnect the inner and outer trolley. NOTE: Use the packing material as a protective base for setting the...H5 Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" H11 Ring Fastener 4 Position the garage door opener To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door. 4.1 Remove the packing material and lift the garage door opener onto a ladder. Insert the clevis pin (H5) through the ...
... trolley release arm down to the header bracket 3.1 Align the rail with the ring fastener (H11). Slide the outer trolley toward the garage door opener. 3 Attach the rail to disconnect the inner and outer trolley. NOTE: Use the packing material as a protective base for setting the...H5 Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" H11 Ring Fastener 4 Position the garage door opener To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door. 4.1 Remove the packing material and lift the garage door opener onto a ladder. Insert the clevis pin (H5) through the ...
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..., use the lag screws (H3) to attach a support bracket (not provided) to the structural supports before installing the garage door opener. 5.2 Make sure the garage door opener is aligned with the bolts (H2), lock door. header bracket. (not provided) H2 H9 H8 10 Your installation may... Nut 5/16"-18 H2 (2) Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8" Hanging the garage door opener will vary depending on your garage. Installation 5 Hang the garage door opener To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from each side of the garage door opener to the support bracket. 5.3 Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to...
..., use the lag screws (H3) to attach a support bracket (not provided) to the structural supports before installing the garage door opener. 5.2 Make sure the garage door opener is aligned with the bolts (H2), lock door. header bracket. (not provided) H2 H9 H8 10 Your installation may... Nut 5/16"-18 H2 (2) Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8" Hanging the garage door opener will vary depending on your garage. Installation 5 Hang the garage door opener To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from each side of the garage door opener to the support bracket. 5.3 Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to...
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...Tie a knot at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from a falling garage door: • If possible, use handle to cut the emergency release rope, seal the cut end with a knot. Make sure that "NOTICE" is necessary to pull door open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release... handle unless garage doorway is 6 feet (1.83 m) above the top of the light lens and rotate the light lens down...
...Tie a knot at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from a falling garage door: • If possible, use handle to cut the emergency release rope, seal the cut end with a knot. Make sure that "NOTICE" is necessary to pull door open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release... handle unless garage doorway is 6 feet (1.83 m) above the top of the light lens and rotate the light lens down...
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...a U-shaped support. A vertical reinforcement brace should be long enough to be secured to the next step. The best solution is needed for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, aluminum, steel, doors with 5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided). (Figure 5) NOTE: The 1/4"-... Drill 3/16" fastening holes. In this case you will not need the door bracket; NOTE: Many door reinforcement kits provide for an opener installation door reinforcement kit. Drill 5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket with glass panel, etc.) (not provided). A horizontal and...
...a U-shaped support. A vertical reinforcement brace should be long enough to be secured to the next step. The best solution is needed for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, aluminum, steel, doors with 5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided). (Figure 5) NOTE: The 1/4"-... Drill 3/16" fastening holes. In this case you will not need the door bracket; NOTE: Many door reinforcement kits provide for an opener installation door reinforcement kit. Drill 5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket with glass panel, etc.) (not provided). A horizontal and...
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...the holes do not line up, reverse the 9.5 Pull the emergency release handle straight door arm. trolley will re-engage automatically when the garage door opener is horizontal. CORRECT Straight Door Arm (Groove facing out) Curved Door Arm INCORRECT Straight Door Arm Curved Door Arm 9.1 Close the door... H6 Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4" 9.4 Align the straight door arm with the ring fastener (H11). Select two aligned holes (as toward the garage door opener until the far apart as possible) and attach using the bolts trolley release arm is activated. . 9 Connect the door arm to the trolley...
...the holes do not line up, reverse the 9.5 Pull the emergency release handle straight door arm. trolley will re-engage automatically when the garage door opener is horizontal. CORRECT Straight Door Arm (Groove facing out) Curved Door Arm INCORRECT Straight Door Arm Curved Door Arm 9.1 Close the door... H6 Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4" 9.4 Align the straight door arm with the ring fastener (H11). Select two aligned holes (as toward the garage door opener until the far apart as possible) and attach using the bolts trolley release arm is activated. . 9 Connect the door arm to the trolley...
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...connected BEFORE installing door control. • Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires. NOTE: Older LiftMaster accessories and third party products are not compatible.Your garage door opener is not necessary to drill holes or install the drywall anchors. NOTE: Your product may look different than...one end of door. NEVER permit anyone to cross path of the door at the garage door opener in a later step. The wires hole and drill a 5/32 inch (4 mm) hole. (3 mm) to protrude from a closing garage door. a minimum height of the door control. can be connected to either screw...
...connected BEFORE installing door control. • Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires. NOTE: Older LiftMaster accessories and third party products are not compatible.Your garage door opener is not necessary to drill holes or install the drywall anchors. NOTE: Your product may look different than...one end of door. NEVER permit anyone to cross path of the door at the garage door opener in a later step. The wires hole and drill a 5/32 inch (4 mm) hole. (3 mm) to protrude from a closing garage door. a minimum height of the door control. can be connected to either screw...
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... the wire to the red and white terminals on the garage door opener. RED WHITE WHITE GREY PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: When wiring the door control to the garage door opener H17 make sure you use the same wires that are connected to the garage door opener. Install the Door Control k 1.5 Position the bottom hole...). To insert or release wires from the door control to the door control. 15 DRYWALL H16 H14 2 Wire the door control to the garage door opener HARDWARE H17 (10) Insulated Staple 2.1 Run the white and red/white wire from the terminal, push in the tab with screwdriver tip.
... the wire to the red and white terminals on the garage door opener. RED WHITE WHITE GREY PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: When wiring the door control to the garage door opener H17 make sure you use the same wires that are connected to the garage door opener. Install the Door Control k 1.5 Position the bottom hole...). To insert or release wires from the door control to the door control. 15 DRYWALL H16 H14 2 Wire the door control to the garage door opener HARDWARE H17 (10) Insulated Staple 2.1 Run the white and red/white wire from the terminal, push in the tab with screwdriver tip.
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...will stop and reverse to the receiving sensor (with a green LED). NOTE: For energy efficiency the garage door opener will light. The sleep mode shuts the garage door opener down direction. The sleep mode is sequenced with the lenses aligned and the receiving sensor lens does not... receive direct sunlight. • Sensors are facing each other with the garage door opener light bulb; Install the Protector System® Introduction Be sure power is fully closed. When installing the safety reversing sensors check...
...will stop and reverse to the receiving sensor (with a green LED). NOTE: For energy efficiency the garage door opener will light. The sleep mode shuts the garage door opener down direction. The sleep mode is sequenced with the lenses aligned and the receiving sensor lens does not... receive direct sunlight. • Sensors are facing each other with the garage door opener light bulb; Install the Protector System® Introduction Be sure power is fully closed. When installing the safety reversing sensors check...
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... insert or remove the wires from each set of wires. The lens on the following page. 2.1A Run the wire from both sensors to the garage door opener. Separate the wires. H13 2 Wire the Safety Reversing Sensors OPTION A INSTALLATION WITHOUT PRE-WIRING PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: If your... sensor brackets to the floor using concrete anchors (not provided). (not provided) IGWnsaairdlalege 1.3C Slide the carriage bolt (H12) into the white terminal on the garage door opener. Insert the white/black wires into the grey terminal on the...
... insert or remove the wires from each set of wires. The lens on the following page. 2.1A Run the wire from both sensors to the garage door opener. Separate the wires. H13 2 Wire the Safety Reversing Sensors OPTION A INSTALLATION WITHOUT PRE-WIRING PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: If your... sensor brackets to the floor using concrete anchors (not provided). (not provided) IGWnsaairdlalege 1.3C Slide the carriage bolt (H12) into the white terminal on the garage door opener. Insert the white/black wires into the grey terminal on the...
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...sensors. For example, the white wire would connect to the yellow wire and the white/black wire would connect to the white terminal on the garage door opener. Twist the like-colored wires together. 2.5B Insert the wires connected to the white safety sensor wires to the purple wire. Make sure that...mm) of insulation from the terminal, push in the tab with wire nuts making sure there is enough wire to the grey terminal on the garage door opener. Not Provided White Yellow (for example) White/Black Safety reversing sensor wires Purple (for example) Pre-installed wires 2.4B At the...
...sensors. For example, the white wire would connect to the yellow wire and the white/black wire would connect to the white terminal on the garage door opener. Twist the like-colored wires together. 2.5B Insert the wires connected to the white safety sensor wires to the purple wire. Make sure that...mm) of insulation from the terminal, push in the tab with wire nuts making sure there is enough wire to the grey terminal on the garage door opener. Not Provided White Yellow (for example) White/Black Safety reversing sensor wires Purple (for example) Pre-installed wires 2.4B At the...
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...in the top of the motor unit (according to local code): 1.1B Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit. 1.2B Remove the garage door opener cover and set aside. 1.3B Remove the attached green ground terminal. 1.4B Cut black and white wires and strip ... cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug in contact with wire nuts provided. This plug will only fit into a grounded outlet. 1.2A DO NOT run garage door opener at this time. To reduce the risk of insulation, 3" (7.5 cm) before spade terminals. 1.5B Remove the power cord from electrocution or fire: •...
...in the top of the motor unit (according to local code): 1.1B Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit. 1.2B Remove the garage door opener cover and set aside. 1.3B Remove the attached green ground terminal. 1.4B Cut black and white wires and strip ... cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug in contact with wire nuts provided. This plug will only fit into a grounded outlet. 1.2A DO NOT run garage door opener at this time. To reduce the risk of insulation, 3" (7.5 cm) before spade terminals. 1.5B Remove the power cord from electrocution or fire: •...
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...sensor has been wired correctly: white wires to white terminal and white/black wires to the garage door opener. IF THE GREEN LED ON THE RECEIVING SENSOR IS NOT GLOWING: Make sure the sensor wire is already open, it is on the screen. 22 Make sure the sensors are glowing steadily. Amber ...SENSOR RECEIVING SENSOR IF THE AMBER LED ON THE SENDING SENSOR IS NOT GLOWING: Make sure there is closing, the door will reverse and the garage door opener lights will flash ten times. Power 2 Ensure the Safety Reversing Sensors are aligned The door will not close . When the light beam is ...
...sensor has been wired correctly: white wires to white terminal and white/black wires to the garage door opener. IF THE GREEN LED ON THE RECEIVING SENSOR IS NOT GLOWING: Make sure the sensor wire is already open, it is on the screen. 22 Make sure the sensors are glowing steadily. Amber ...SENSOR RECEIVING SENSOR IF THE AMBER LED ON THE SENDING SENSOR IS NOT GLOWING: Make sure there is closing, the door will reverse and the garage door opener lights will flash ten times. Power 2 Ensure the Safety Reversing Sensors are aligned The door will not close . When the light beam is ...
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.... • After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be changed. INTRODUCTION Your garage door opener is adjusted automatically when you to open door provides adequate clearance. UP (Open) DOWN (Close) PROGRAMMING BUTTONS UP Button Adjustment Button DOWN Button 23 The force is designed with ... left side panel of force required to program where the door will stop in the open (UP) and close the door. The electronic controls sense the amount of the garage door opener and are located on floor. Door MUST reverse on contact with the door's downward ...
.... • After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be changed. INTRODUCTION Your garage door opener is adjusted automatically when you to open door provides adequate clearance. UP (Open) DOWN (Close) PROGRAMMING BUTTONS UP Button Adjustment Button DOWN Button 23 The force is designed with ... left side panel of force required to program where the door will stop in the open (UP) and close the door. The electronic controls sense the amount of the garage door opener and are located on floor. Door MUST reverse on contact with the door's downward ...
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...desired UP position. press and release the Adjustment Button. When the 1.7 Press and release the DOWN Button. Adjustment Button. If the garage door opener lights are flashing 10 times during the steps for Programming the Travel. 24 When the sensors are flashing 5 times during the steps for... Program the Travel, the safety reversing sensors are misaligned or obstructed (refer to flash. * If the garage door opener lights are aligned and unobstructed, cycle the door through a complete up and down as needed . 1.5 Once the door is in the 1.6 ...
...desired UP position. press and release the Adjustment Button. When the 1.7 Press and release the DOWN Button. Adjustment Button. If the garage door opener lights are flashing 10 times during the steps for Programming the Travel. 24 When the sensors are flashing 5 times during the steps for... Program the Travel, the safety reversing sensors are misaligned or obstructed (refer to flash. * If the garage door opener lights are aligned and unobstructed, cycle the door through a complete up and down as needed . 1.5 Once the door is in the 1.6 ...