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Question posted by JCCO1017 on August 23rd, 2011

Opener Shuts Door Then Opens Door With No Flashing Lights

MY OPENER SHUTS THE DOOR. THEN OPENS IT BACK UP AGAIN WITH NO FLASHING LIGHTS. LIFT MASTER 3280

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3280 Manual - Page 1

® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model 3280 1/2HP 3280-267 1/2HP 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...

3280 Manual - Page 2

... 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 if you do not comply ...the rail to the header bracket 10 Position the opener 11 Hang the opener 12 Install the door control 13 Install the light 14 Attach the emergency release rope and handle .......14...

3280 Manual - Page 3

... • 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 not sticking or binding: 1. Sectional Door One-Piece Door Tools needed During assembly, installation and adjustment of balance. Preparing your garage door Before you begin: • Disable locks. • Remove any binding...

3280 Manual - Page 5

... 1/4"-14x5/8" (2) Insulated Staples (30) Ring Fastener (3) Drywall Anchors (2) Rail Grease Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Rope Handle Straight Door Arm Section 5 If anything is also listed below . Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam. Parts may be stuck in two cartons which contain the motor unit and all parts...

3280 Manual - Page 13

... red. 5. If not lit, the Lock and Light features will not function (reverse wires to the close position until completely closed. NOTE: The push bar may be mounted to secure. The trolley will travel . • ALWAYS keep garage door in tab with a staple, creating a short or open position but will indicate proper connection. For...

3280 Manual - Page 14

... is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with a Garage Door Opener bulb. Use ONLY incandescent. Light bulb size should be A19, standard neck only. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle...

3280 Manual - Page 16

... beam is not connected to the receiving eye (with a green indicator light). The sending eye (with an amber indicator light) transmits an invisible light beam to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. The units must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in masonry construction, add a piece of its electronic...

3280 Manual - Page 17

...with Extension Bracket) Figure 4 Lens Sensor Bracket Indicator Light FLOOR MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE ...opener is recommended. Install and align the brackets so the sensors will be installed in Figure 1. Wall installation (Figure 2 & 3): • Place the bracket against the side of each other across the garage door, with curved arms facing the door. Garage door...

3280 Manual - Page 18

... Wire 1. Twist like colored wires together 3. If the receiving eye indicator light is required. • Loosen the sending eye wing nut and readjust, aiming directly at opener connections. • Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener. • A broken wire. 2. If the door is closing, the door will reverse. Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm) 7/16" (11 mm...

3280 Manual - Page 19

... cm) below the top edge of the door, OR directly below or on your door's construction: Metal or light weight doors using a vertical angle iron brace between the door panel support and the door bracket: • Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Drill 5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket with your garage door manufacturer for use two 5/16" bolts...

3280 Manual - Page 23

.... • Does the door open and close the door. See Troubleshooting, page 18. NOTE: If anything interferes with proper operation of safety reversal system. • If one control (force or travel limits) is no limit adjustments are outlined below. One turn equals 2" (5 cm) of travel cycle: If the opener lights are flashing, the Safety Reversing Sensors...

3280 Manual - Page 24

... on floor. Reversal halfway through down (close) cycle and the opener lights aren't flashing, INCREASE DOWN (close) force by turning the control clockwise. After each adjustment, run the opener through DOWN (close ) force • Grasp the door bottom when the door is adjusted, the other control may also need adjustment. • After ANY adjustments are made...

3280 Manual - Page 25

... indicator light in either sensor is off (alerting you to open , place a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the obstruction, it is adjusted, the other control may also need adjustment. • After ANY adjustments are no more than 6" (15 cm) above the floor), call for a trained door systems technician. The garage door opener will flash. See...

3280 Manual - Page 26

... opener lights will stop . 4. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 2. NEVER use , randomly accessing over 100 billion new codes. Garage door MUST reverse on under EXTREME tension, MUST be tested. 11. Activate your garage door opener, it is CLOSED. If open garage door. If opening cycle. If obstructed while opening, the door will turn on contact with garage door...

3280 Manual - Page 27

... . Press and hold the door control push bar. 4. To Open the Door Manually To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: • If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is reset to 1-1/2 minutes. Additional features when used with the third button. After the opener lights flash, release all three buttons on...

3280 Manual - Page 29

... with a security light feature. Refer to Installation Step 10: Install The Protector System®. • Check diagnostic LED for no apparent reason: Repeat safety reverse test after adjustments to Adjustment Step 2, Adjust the Force. 4. Refer to Programming. • If remote will not turn off when door is open: • The garage door opener is normal. The...

3280 Manual - Page 30

...-20 cm). • Unplug unit to reset. 6 FLASHES Motor Circuit Failure. Bell Wire Diagnostics Located On Motor Unit Installed Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor Diagnostic Chart LED or Diagnostic LED "Learn" Button Your garage door opener is programmed with jumper wire. If sending eye indicator light glows steadily, attach the receiving eye. • Align...

3280 Manual - Page 31

... Reprogram a Hand-held remote control. It has learned the code. Press and hold the LIGHT button on the Multi-Function Door Control. 3. Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate your garage door. 2. Press and release the "learn indicator light goes out (approximately 6 seconds). Continue holding the remote button, press and hold the...

3280 Manual - Page 32

... personal identification number (PIN) of your garage door opener. It has learned the code. To activate or deactivate this temporary PIN will blink four times when one person without using a ladder. 1. USING THE "LEARN" BUTTON USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION DOOR CONTROL LOCK LIGHT 1. Press and release the "learn indicator light will blink once when the PIN...

3280 Manual - Page 35

... hours or entries. 41A5281 Extension Brackets: (Optional) For safety sensor installation onto the wall or floor. 395LM Remote Light Control: Enables homeowner to three garage doors. Combine up to turn opener lights on a lamp, television or other appliance from lightning and power surges. Monitors up to precisely park vehicles in their home with an additional...