LiftMaster 3255 Support Question
LiftMaster 3255 Support Question
Find answers below for this question about LiftMaster 3255.Need a LiftMaster 3255 manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!
Question posted by Schneidj53 on November 14th, 2012
Liftmaster 3255 Light Will Not Come On
Liftmaster 3255 light will not come on. Replaced bulb still won't work when turn light on at wall here a click but nothing happens.
anyone have a suggestion?
Current Answers
Answer #1: Posted by bojsen on December 16th, 2012 2:22 PM
bojsen
Member since:
December 16th, 2012 Points: 2,240
Member since:
December 16th, 2012 Points: 2,240
This may not apply in your case, but I had the same problem and in my case I found the answer here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110124180712AAyTIII
The issue is with the flourescent light bulbs having a slightly shorter base than the old incandscent light bulbs. If the bottom contact in the socket is pushed too far down, the flourescent light bulb will not make contact. This can be easily tested if you have a working incadescent light bulb. Simply screw the incadenscent light bulb in and operate the light. If it comes on, you now know that it is the problem described above. If you would like to continue to use a flourescent light bulb for the electrict bill savings, you can pull the bottom contact in the socket up using needle nosed pliers or pincers. Warning: Make sure to unplug the garage opener before attempting this! Just pull up the contact an 1/8 of an inch or so and the flourescent bulb should be able to make contact and work.
Just to avoid the basic mistakes, make sure to check that your replacement bulb works.
Related LiftMaster 3255 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 the...
3255 Manual - Page 2
...garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the cautionary statements that accompany them carefully.
2 The hazard may come...10
Position the opener 11
Hang the opener 12
Install the door control 13
Install the light 14
Attach the...your garage door opener 26
Using the wall-mounted door control 27
To open the door manually 27
Care of your garage door opener 28...
3255 Manual - Page 3
..., installation and adjustment of 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. If your garage
door is balanced and is out of balance, call for hand tools as shown. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH...
3255 Manual - Page 5
is also listed below . Carton Inventory
Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam. 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 Control Visor Clip
Chain
Sprocket Cover Styrofoam
Motor Unit with 2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire ...
3255 Manual - Page 6
....
ASSEMBLY STEP 1
Attach the Rail to the Motor Unit
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. • Remove the two washered bolts mounted in top of
motor unit. ...nut on the mounting plate. To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers from moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of any other bolts will cause serious ...
3255 Manual - Page 7
... minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m).
• away from the trolley.
• To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in garage door or opener mechanisms.
9. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.83 m) above floor.
6. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
• within sight of the garage door.
• out of reach of children at its midpoint, re-tighten the inner nut to...
3255 Manual - Page 11
...garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the trolley release arm to disconnect inner and outer sections. You will need help
at this point if the ladder is not tall enough. • Open the door... The trolley can remain disconnected until Installation Step 12 is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat on
the top section beneath the rail...
3255 Manual - Page 12
... in the structural supports.
4. Grease the top and underside of the motor unit to make sure the rail is not centered above the door).
7. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the hanging bracket to provide rigid support.
Drill 3/16" pilot holes in line with 5/16...
3255 Manual - Page 13
... wall surface.
• Position bottom of garage door. The trolley will not return to the two screw terminals on screw head and slide down to operate or play with a staple, creating a short or open position but will travel . • ALWAYS keep garage door in several places. NEVER permit anyone to cross path of closing garage door: • Install door...
3255 Manual - Page 14
... A19, standard neck only. NOTE: Use only standard light bulbs. The use halogen bulbs.
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. To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light socket: • DO NOT use short neck...
3255 Manual - Page 15
... pin.
RIGHT
WRONG
If permanent wiring is grounded. INSTALLATION STEP 9
Electrical Requirements
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time. Be sure the opener 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...
3255 Manual - Page 16
... shines directly into the receiving eye lens. The invisible light beam path must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in masonry if repositioning is not connected to clip onto the track of the door as long as the wall framing. above garage floor. The units must be securely fastened to mount...
3255 Manual - Page 17
... holes as follows. INSTALLING THE BRACKETS
Be sure power to the opener is recommended.
Install and align the brackets so the sensors will not support the bracket securely, wall installation is disconnected. If your door track will face each other across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor...
3255 Manual - Page 25
... stops on the floor, centered under the garage door. • Operate the door in the down position. The garage door opener will flash. Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by turning the DOWN limit adjustment screw counterclockwise 1/4 turn. NOTE: On a sectional door, make sure limit adjustments do not...
3255 Manual - Page 26
...13. The opener lights will turn on again.
26 when the opener is 100 watts maximum. Bulb size is misaligned, the door won't close .
5. After ANY adjustments are no effect in the opening , the door will stop .
4. ALWAYS KEEP GARAGE DOOR PROPERLY BALANCED (see page 3). If obstructed while closing , the door will open garage door. If obstructed while opening, the door will stop...
3255 Manual - Page 29
... to a closed , the chain will not turn off when door is open: • The garage door opener is not blinking. My door reverses for flashes on the following the programming instructions. Decrease down travel limits. My lights will sag. Refer to Adjustment Step 2, Adjust the Force.
4. Using the Wall Mounted Door Control, Light Feature.
6. HAVING A PROBLEM?
1.
The need for...
3255 Manual - Page 30
...replace logic board. Consult Diagnostic Chart below.
1 FLASH
Safety Reversing Sensors wire open (broken or disconnected). If the
sensor indicator lights do not glow steady. • Inspect sensor wires for the sensors. Wait 30 minutes and retry.
Try to wall...
Diagnostic Chart
Installed Safety Reversing
Sensor
Your garage door opener is programmed with jumper wire. Unplug to...
3255 Manual - Page 31
... button on any unwanted remote, first erase all codes:
Press and hold the LIGHT button on the MultiFunction Door Control (all three buttons are not installed, two clicks will be programmed to operate other Security✚® garage door openers.
31
If light bulbs are now erased. Reprogram each remote or keyless entry you press the large push...
3255 Manual - Page 32
...Door Control (all three buttons are held). Then press and hold ENTER.
2. If light bulbs are not installed, two clicks will work...lights blink. The opener light will no longer open the door. The door should move . Release the button when the motor unit lights blink. The door should move . After a programmed number of hours or number of your garage door opener. One Button Close: Opener...
3255 Manual - Page 35
...174; Keyless Entry:
Enables homeowner to protect LiftMaster® garage door openers against damage from car, bedside, or anywhere in the garage.
Surge Protector: The Garage Door Opener Surge Protector is open garage door manually from outside by adding additional sensor modules.
975LM
Remote Light Control:
Enables homeowner to turn on a specially designed keyboard. Tells you...
Similar Questions
I Have Installed A Chamberlan Garage Door Opener And The Remote I Was Using Is
I have been using a Chamberlan garage door opener and its remote has been defective since of late.Pl...
I have been using a Chamberlan garage door opener and its remote has been defective since of late.Pl...
(Posted by donweera42 7 months ago)
Garage Door Opens After Shutting.
My Lift master 8550 inside keypad is Inside wall pad is model #880LM. outside keypad Model # is 877M...
My Lift master 8550 inside keypad is Inside wall pad is model #880LM. outside keypad Model # is 877M...
(Posted by BONNIECA92 2 years ago)
Garage Door Opener Model
How do I know if I have a 3255 or 3255-2M garage door opener?
How do I know if I have a 3255 or 3255-2M garage door opener?
(Posted by ericoster1 3 years ago)
Liftmaster 3255m Garage Door Opener
i cannot get the keypad programmed to the garage door opener.
i cannot get the keypad programmed to the garage door opener.
(Posted by bwerries 10 years ago)
Garage Door Opens Intermittently
Garage door is closed and opens periodically on it's own when nobody activates the interior wall swi...
Garage door is closed and opens periodically on it's own when nobody activates the interior wall swi...
(Posted by Anonymous-59422 11 years ago)