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Question posted by tom19097 on April 30th, 2013

Noise From Garage Door Opener

I have a liftmaster garage door opener.  It makes a loud screeching noise when the door is lowered.  It does not make the noise when the door is opened only when it closes.  I have lubricated but that does not work.

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3265M Manual - Page 1

... Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com ® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3265M 1/2 HP 3265M-267 1/2 HP For Residential Use Only 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 Protector System® is...
3265M Manual - Page 2

...Service Back Page Warranty Back Page INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, ... will alert you to the possibility of damage to the possibility of your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the cautionary statements that accompany them carefully...
3265M Manual - Page 3

... 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 make sure your garage door is balanced and is out of balance. Preparing your garage door Before you begin: • Disable locks. • Remove any binding or sticking. Carpenter's Level (optional) 12 Tape...
3265M Manual - Page 4

... not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Motor Unit Vertical Centerline of your opener. See page 19 for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with the installation of your garage door. Slack in chain tension Header Wall is normal when garage door is required. Slack in chain tension is normal when garage door is required. Planning Identify the type and height of...
3265M Manual - Page 5

... be stuck in two cartons which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below . Accessories will depend on the model purchased. Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam. Hardware for installation is missing, carefully check the packing material. LOCK LIGHT Multi-Function...
3265M Manual - Page 6

...bolts will cause serious damage to fingers from moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener. • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating. If ... 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...
3265M Manual - Page 7

... of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. If the chain returns to garage door control. 11. Place entrapment warning label on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to disconnect trolley before proceeding to do not re-adjust the...
3265M Manual - Page 8

...unbalanced garage door might NOT reverse when required. Open your door to garage door types. Follow the instructions which are under EXTREME tension. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds,...approximately 1/2" (1 cm). Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of Travel Pivot One-piece door without track: One-piece door without track. It ...
3265M Manual - Page 10

... place a 2x4 laid flat this point. 10 Header Bracket Top of the motor unit. Rail Door 2x4 is convenient for setting an ideal door-to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Ring Fastener Header Wall Header Bracket Chain Pulley Bracket Header Bracket Ring Fastener...
3265M Manual - Page 11

...;nished ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to provide rigid support. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it securely to structural supports of the motor unit to make sure the rail is not centered above the door). 7. To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from each bracket to required lengths. 3. Fasten the...
3265M Manual - Page 13

... other end of short neck or speciality light bulbs may overheat the endpanel or light socket. Secure with a Garage Door Opener bulb. • Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is CLOSED. Ensure that the rope and handle clear the tops of the rope through the hole in each socket. To...
3265M Manual - Page 14

... 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 change plug in ANY way to the screw on the brass terminal; RIGHT WRONG PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION If permanent wiring is grounded. Ground Tab To make it fi...
3265M Manual - Page 15

... 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. Be sure power is closing, the door will stop and reverse to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. Extension brackets (see Accessories) are designed to a solid...
3265M Manual - Page 18

Connect to garage door opener: • Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from each set of alignment or obstruction. Separate white and white/black wires sufficiently to connect to the opener. • ... glows steadily, tighten the wing nut. If the receiving eye indicator light is closing, the door will glow regardless of wires. Twist like colored wires together. The sending eye ...
3265M Manual - Page 23

... door reverses when closing garage door. • Incorrect adjustment of travel . See Troubleshooting, page 18. See Adjustment Step 2. 23 ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 Adjust the UP and DOWN Travel Limits Limit adjustment settings regulate the points at which the door will stop . To operate the opener, press the Door Control push bar. Read the procedures carefully before proceeding to make...
3265M Manual - Page 25

... sensor, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be tested. The garage door opener will not close the door. Increase the DOWN limit by a closing garage door. • Safety reversal system MUST be tested every month. • If...
3265M Manual - Page 26

... controls and one control (force or travel is CLOSED. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR. 5. ALWAYS KEEP GARAGE DOOR PROPERLY BALANCED (see page 3). Using Your Garage Door Opener 6. If opening, the door will also turn on again. the light button for five seconds. 26 closed . Activate your garage door opener, it will reverse. 10 seconds until the light...
3265M Manual - Page 27

... SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: • If possible, use handle to pull door open or closed if possible. To Emergency reconnect the door to the Release Handle Trolley Release Arm opener, press the door (Pull Down) control push bar. After the opener lights flash, release all buttons. To Open the Door Manually Lock feature Designed to prevent...
3265M Manual - Page 31

.... 1. Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate your garage door. 3. While holding both buttons while you wish to operate your garage door. 2. To Add or Reprogram a Hand-held ). The learn " button on the motor unit. Continue holding the remote button, press and hold the "learn indicator light will open and close when you...
3265M Manual - Page 35

... onto the wall or floor. 373W 373LM Multi-Function Door Control Panel: Provides a Lock Feature which prevents operation of garage door opener from outside by entering a password on the unit makes a numeric template of the fingerprint that enables an authorized user to open or closed. CLOSED OPEN Garage Door Monitor: Security for visitors or service persons. Monitors up to...

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