LiftMaster 3245 Support Question
LiftMaster 3245 Support Question
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Question posted by samgilmore on June 15th, 2012
Closing Problems
ocasional problem when closing door it will close a little then reverses open the light on opener blinks I have adjustments but does not fix it
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Answer #1: Posted by GarageDoorMafiadotcom on November 9th, 2012 10:45 PM
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When the light on a Liftmaster opener blink 10 times indicate a safety sensor issue. Check safety sensor alignment, orange/yellow light in one and solid green on the other. Make sure nothing is moving/blowing in-front of the sensor as closing. Alignment?? Both sensor in about same height the eye itself level and straight with the door
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Related LiftMaster 3245 Manual Pages
3255 Manual - Page 1
®
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Models 3245 1/3 HP 3255 1/2 HP 3255-2 1/2 HP
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...
3255 Manual - Page 2
...Adjustment
23-25
Adjust the travel limits 23
Adjust the force 24
Test the safety reversal system 25
Test the 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... garage door opener 28
Having a problem ...
3255 Manual - Page 3
... garage door opener to make sure your door binds, sticks, or is any ropes connected to garage door. • Complete the following test to avoid entanglement. Release the
door. Preparing your garage door
Before you begin: • Disable locks. • Remove any binding or sticking. An unbalanced garage door may not reverse when required.
• NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage...
3255 Manual - Page 4
...page and the accompanying illustrations as you proceed with glass panels, etc.).
Motor Unit
Wallmounted Door Control
Access Door
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
Slack in chain tension is normal when garage door is closed . Survey your opener. SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION
Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is required.
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket & fastening hardware is needed...
3255 Manual - Page 5
Carton Inventory
Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam.
Hardware for installation
Accessories will depend on the model purchased. is missing, carefully check the packing material. contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below .
3245 (1), 3255 (1), 3255-2 (2)
LOCK
LIGHT
Multi-Function Door Control Panel
: SECURITY ®
Single-Button Remote Control
Remote ...
3255 Manual - Page 7
... is complete, you may notice loosening of chain after
Adjustment Step 3 (Test the Safety Reversal System). Door MUST reverse on contact with the door closed. Then repeat Adjustment Step 3. Base of Rail Mid Length of Rail
You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.83 m) above floor.
6. ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Tighten the Chain
• Spin...
3255 Manual - Page 8
...garage door types.
Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of balance.
Open your garage...garage door might not reverse when required.
Follow the instructions which are under EXTREME tension. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of the garage door...try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, ...
3255 Manual - Page 13
... wire.
NOTE: DO NOT connect the power and operate the opener at a minimum height of the door and door hardware. See Safety Reversing Sensor Instructions beginning on a smooth surface. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from ALL moving parts of 5 feet (1.5 m), and away from a closing garage door. If installing into gang box) as follows: white to...
3255 Manual - Page 14
....
The light will turn ON and remain lit for replacement. To prevent damage to prevent slipping.
• Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in the fully open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle to close the lens.
• Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for...
3255 Manual - Page 16
... an obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is NO HIGHER
than 6" (15 cm) above garage floor.
If it is closing garage door: • Correctly connect and align the safety reversing sensor. INSTALLATION STEP 10
Install The Protector System®
The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will detect an obstacle in...
3255 Manual - Page 21
... emergency release handle toward the opener at a 45° angle so that the trolley release arm is horizontal. Bring arm sections together. Cut about 2" (5 cm) as possible to Adjustment Step 1, page 23. Find two pairs of holes that line up and join sections. SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY
• Make sure garage door is operated. Select holes...
3255 Manual - Page 23
... cycle: If the opener lights are flashing, the Safety Reversing Sensors are made, the safety reversal system
MUST be sure fully open and close completely:
Increase down limit adjustment screw counterclockwise.
Left Side Panel Limit Adjustment Screws
Adjustment Label
• If the door reverses when closing garage door. • Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will...
3255 Manual - Page 24
... the up direction. After each adjustment, run the opener through a complete cycle.
• If the door reverses during the down direction and stops in the down (close) cycle and the opener lights aren't flashing, INCREASE DOWN (close ) force by a closing garage door.
• Too much force on floor. After each adjustment, run the opener through a complete travel cycle. The...
3255 Manual - Page 25
..., the other
control may also need adjustment. • After ANY adjustments are no more than an inch (2.5 cm), and the opener lights will not move more than 6" (15 cm) above the floor), call for a trained door systems technician.
Increase the DOWN limit by a closing garage door. • Safety reversal system MUST be tested.
Door MUST reverse on contact with 1-1/2" high (3.8 cm...
3255 Manual - Page 26
...:
1. See Programming. If fully open garage door.
Security✚ ®light feature: Lights will reverse. 3. WARNING
OPERATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING
To reduce the risk of persons and obstructions.
8. NEVER use , randomly accessing over 100 billion new codes. ALWAYS keep garage door in the opening cycle. If closing , the door will blink for 10 seconds until...
3255 Manual - Page 27
... the opener lights when the
door is in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
• NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.
• NEVER use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is activated.
However, the door will also turn off . The Lock feature will open and close the door...
3255 Manual - Page 29
... door is open: • The garage door opener is not blinking. HAVING A PROBLEM?
1. My lights will not activate the door:
• Verify your door, check diagnostic LED for no apparent reason: Repeat safety reverse test after adjustments to disengage.
• Decrease the UP travel limits. Using the Wall Mounted Door Control, Light Feature.
6. If it is reconnected and closed...
3255 Manual - Page 31
... Unit Memory
To deactivate any Security✚® 3-Button remote or compact remote can be heard. The door will open and close when you wish to operate your garage door.
3. Release the button when the motor unit lights blink. It has learned the code. The owner of the copyright in the receiver of the non-rolling code...
3255 Manual - Page 32
... # button.
2. The motor unit lights will blink twice. The door should move . To set the number of hours this temporary PIN will work , press the number of your garage door opener. After a programmed number of hours or number of hours or times to close feature has been activated. It can be closed by one opening.To clear the temporary...
3255 Manual - Page 35
...: With key ring and fastening strip. Surge Protector: The Garage Door Opener Surge Protector is designed to a programmable number of hours or entries.
370LM 378LM
Garage Door Monitor:
Security for the largest door of your garage door is open garage door manually from outside by adding additional sensor modules.
975LM
Remote Light Control:
Enables homeowner to turn on a specially designed...
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