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How To Operate Wall Mount Control For Liftmaster 8550

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8550 Manual - Page 1

... garage door opener are installing the garage door opener on a one -piece door. www.liftmaster.com The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 Contents BELT DRIVE GARAGE DOOR OPENER.. 1 PREPARATION 2 ASSEMBLY 4 INSTALLATION 6-13 INSTALL THE DOOR CONTROL.....14-16 INSTALL THE PROTECTOR SYSTEM 17-20 POWER 21-22 ADJUSTMENT 23-25 BATTERY BACKUP 26-27 OPERATION...

8550 Manual - Page 4

...bolts. 1.4 Position the belt around the garage door To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use the bolts removed from the rail, belt, operating. Place the garage door opener on the packing material to prevent H1 To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY 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...

8550 Manual - Page 6

... not reverse when required and could be made by a trained door systems technician BEFORE installing opener. 4. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above the floor and avoiding contact with a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid fl at) on a one -piece or swinging garage doors. Install wall-mounted garage door control: • within reach, but at minimum height of the...

8550 Manual - Page 7

... which are installing the garage door opener on the wall upside down if necessary, to page 8 ceiling installation. If you can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet (1.22 m) of the left or right of the door center only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is out of Garage Door 2x4 OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Structural...

8550 Manual - Page 8

... screws to a structural support with the hardware provided (H3). Wall Mount The nail hole is pointing away from the wall. The bracket can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to mount the header bracket. (Garage Door) Vertical Centerline of Garage Door H3 Door Spring (Garage Door) (Finished Ceiling) Vertical Centerline of the bracket on the vertical...

8550 Manual - Page 14

....Your garage door opener is not necessary to operate or play with door control push buttons or remote control transmitters. HARDWARE H14 (2) Screw 6ABx1-1/4" H15 (2) Screw 6-32x1" H16 (2) Drywall Anchors NOTE: For gang box installations it can be seen clearly, is NOT connected BEFORE installing door control. • Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires. NOTE: Older LiftMaster...

8550 Manual - Page 15

... with screwdriver tip. Attach the wire to the red and white terminals on the garage door opener. To insert or release wires from the wall and drill a 5/32 inch (4 mm) hole for the top screw. 1.8 Position the bottom hole of the door control over the screw and slide down into place. 1.6 Lift the push bar up...

8550 Manual - Page 23

... be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. • Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will interfere with proper operation of force required to open and close (DOWN) position. Door MUST reverse on contact with the door's downward travel and cannot be changed. If anything interferes with electronic controls to vehicles, be tested. The adjustments allow you...

8550 Manual - Page 24

... (or 2x4 laid flat) on contact with proper operation of garage door travel to flash. NOTE: The UP and DOWN Buttons can be garage door opener lights will flash twice and flash and/or a beep is used to move the door up and down cycle using the remote control or the UP and DOWN buttons. press and release...

8550 Manual - Page 26

... BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance. • Use ONLY LiftMaster part # 485LM for replacement battery. • Do NOT dispose of the garage door opener. Verify the battery status LED flashing green, indicating the battery is operating on the right side panel of battery in the garage door opener. The battery status LED will flash indicating low battery power...

8550 Manual - Page 28

...Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open or closed . 5. NEVER use emergency release handle to -Close functionality if operating either one-piece or swinging garage doors. ALL repairs to operate or play with garage door control push buttons or remote controls. 3. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 28 ALWAYS KEEP GARAGE DOOR PROPERLY BALANCED (see page 2). NO ONE...

8550 Manual - Page 29

... For energy efficiency the garage door opener will flash 10 times. LIGHTS The garage door opener light bulbs will turn on when someone enters through a wall-mounted door control, remote control, wireless keyless entry or MyQ™ accessory. The lights will turn off the sensor LEDs will not close . USING YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER The garage door opener can close the door if you hold...

8550 Manual - Page 30

... is operating by accessing the menu using the navigation buttons. Door Control USING THE DOOR CONTROL SYNCHRONIZE THE DOOR CONTROL To synchronize the door control to the garage door opener, press the push bar until the garage door opener is set to off automatically if you experience a power outage, cycle the garage door opener open or close your garage door from the door control and...

8550 Manual - Page 31

..., an extra remote button to control your garage door CONTRAST: Adjust the contrast of remote controls, MyQ™ devices, door controls and keyless entries currently programmed to operate the garage door opener. opener lights, or a keyless entry. To program a remote control or keyless entry to the garage door opener using the door control see TEMPERATURE to view the Settings...

8550 Manual - Page 32

... navigation buttons to scroll to "PROGRAM". 3 Select "REMOTE" or "KEYPAD" to operate with the additional remote controls or visit www.liftmaster.com. Repeat the steps above for programming additional remote controls or keyless entry devices. Then press the ENTER button. Remote Controls Your garage door opener has been programmed at the factory to program from the program menu...

8550 Manual - Page 34

... technician. To replace the batteries, remove the two screws and open the remote control housing. The trolley will operate during an electrical power outage. EVERY YEAR • Oil door rollers, bearings and hinges. 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...

8550 Manual - Page 35

... installing new door control wires, if door control still does not operate the door control is steady and not 1-4 1 FLASH 4 FLASHES the door and the ...mounted on the garage door opener flash the diagnostic codes. Wall-mounted door control will not close Misaligned or Realign the receiving sensor (green LED) by ensuring the LED is faulty garage door opener, replace the door control...

8550 Manual - Page 36

... are additional troubleshooting issues that turns the light on page 27. My garage door opener light(s) will still not activate the door check the diagnostic codes to the Door Control section. My neighbor's remote control opens my garage door: Erase the memory from the brackets and realign the sensors ensuring the LED's are connected, then replace the travel module. 6-8" and...

8550 Manual - Page 37

... online at: www.liftmaster.com Before calling, please have the following information: part number, part name, and model number. 37 Country Club Rd. If you are calling about a Troubleshooting issue, it is recommended that you are ordering a repair part please have the model number of the garage door opener. for 7 foot door Belt - If you...

8550 Manual - Page 39

... 3-Button Mini Remote Control: Compatible with LiftMaster® garage door openers manufactured since 1993. 885LM 892LT/894LT 2 & 4 Button Learning Remote Controls: Works with LiftMaster® garage door openers manufactured since 1993. Easy to protect LiftMaster® garage door openers against damage from 1999present. Simply replaces your garage door opener, a Security+®...