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How To Program Car Opener For 8550

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8550 Manual - Page 1

...-25 BATTERY BACKUP 26-27 OPERATION 28 FEATURES 29 DOOR CONTROL 30-31 REMOTE CONTROLS 32-33 TO ERASE THE MEMORY 33 TO OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY ......34 MAINTENANCE 34 TROUBLESHOOTING 35-36 REPAIR PARTS 37-38 ACCESSORIES 39 WARRANTY 40 Belt Drive Garage Door Opener Model 8550 FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY Write down the following information...

8550 Manual - Page 2

.... 1/2 5/8 1/4 7/16 9/16 7/16 2 If there is a torsion spring or center bearing plate in place, supported entirely by its springs. 3. Check the Door 1. Release the door. If your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the cautionary statements that accompany them carefully. Torsion Spring Extension Spring Tools Needed To prevent possible...

8550 Manual - Page 3

... not included in this manual. Pulley and bracket C. Header bracket B. Depending on the garage door opener model purchased. GARAGE DOOR OPENER ASSEMBLY A. Rail I 3 MyQ™ AND SECURITY✚®2.0 ACCESSORIES 880LM Smart Control Panel® 895MAX Remote Control 829LM Garage Door Monitor Hardware Assembly H1 Hex Screw #8x3/8" (3) [packed with the sprocket cover] Installation...

8550 Manual - Page 4

.... HARDWARE Mounted in the top of sprocket while garage door opener. operating opener. 1.2 Align the rail and the styrofoam over the garage door opener sprocket and attach with the sprocket cover) 4 Assembly 1 Attach the rail 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 with hex screws...

8550 Manual - Page 6

... avoiding contact with a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid fl at least 6 feet (1.83 m) above floor. 6. They could result in garage door or opener mechanisms. 9. Mount the emergency release within sight of the garage door. • out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m). • away from electrocution, disconnect ALL electric and battery...

8550 Manual - Page 7

... to install the header bracket on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports. 1.3 Open your garage, use the maximum height possible, or refer to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, ALL of which are installing the...

8550 Manual - Page 9

... HARDWARE H5 Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" H11 Ring Fastener 4 Position the garage door opener To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door. 4.1 Remove the packing material and lift the garage door opener onto a ladder. NOTE: A 2x4 is ideal for the garage door opener. NOTE: Use the packing material as a protective base for setting the...

8550 Manual - Page 10

... finished ceilings, use the lag screws (H3) to attach a support bracket (not provided) to the structural supports before installing the garage door opener. 5.2 Make sure the garage door opener is aligned with the bolts (H2), lock door. washers (H9) and nuts (H8). Your installation may be different. H4 (2) Lag Screw 5/16"- 18x1-5/8" HARDWARE H9 (2) Lock Washer 5/16...

8550 Manual - Page 11

... light bulb (100 watt maximum), into the light socket. 6.3 Rotate the lens up . Tie a knot at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from a falling garage door: • If possible, use handle to pull door open or closed. 6 Install the light bulbs 6.1 Pull on the top center of all vehicles to avoid entanglement. Make sure the handle is...

8550 Manual - Page 12

...: • Drill 3/16" fastening holes. A horizontal and vertical reinforcement is to check with your garage door manufacturer for an opener installation door reinforcement kit. A horizontal reinforcement brace should cover the height of angle iron as follows, depending on the previously marked vertical centerline used to two or ...

8550 Manual - Page 13

... washers (H9). Select two aligned holes (as far apart as possible) and attach using the clevis pin (H7). Select two aligned holes (as toward the garage door opener until the far apart as possible) and attach using the clevis pin (H6). H8 H9 H2 If the straight...

8550 Manual - Page 14

... either screw. 7/16" (11 mm) PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: Choose Wall any other Security+®2.0 door controls. • Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at a minimum height of 5 feet Install the door control within sight of the door at the garage door opener in sight until completely closed. on the back of the...

8550 Manual - Page 23

.... If anything interferes with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on the left side panel of force required to program where the door will stop in the open door provides adequate clearance. PROGRAMMING BUTTONS The programming buttons are located on floor. INTRODUCTION Your garage door opener is adjusted automatically when you to open and close (DOWN) position.

8550 Manual - Page 24

... installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. • Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel to the programmed DOWN position. the DOWN Button will begin to flash. The garage door opener lights will fl ash twice and the UP Button will begin to flash. When the sensors are...

8550 Manual - Page 29

... obstruction in the down until the door is interrupted while opening the door will turn on the door control or keyless entry until the garage door opener has completed 5 cycles upon power up to -Close feature automatically closes the door after interruption, or when the garage door opener is equipped with up . Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to 40...

8550 Manual - Page 30

... LIGHT Motion Sensor Factory default is off. 30 If using the garage door opener light as a work if the garage door opener is operating by battery power or if the safety reversing sensors are turned on they will turn on the door control can be programmed to the garage door opener by pressing the push bar, each press of time, then...

8550 Manual - Page 31

... that have occurred. CYCLE COUNT ON/OFF: Turn the Maintenance Alert (MAS) on the screen and the navigation buttons. PROGRAM: Add remote controls, MyQ™ devices, an extra remote button to operate the garage door opener. opener lights, or a keyless entry. LOCK: Enable/disable lock. SETTINGS Press the navigation button below "MENU" to the descriptions...

8550 Manual - Page 32

... # ENTER ENTER ?? ?? TO REMOTE 4 Remote Control: Press the button on the garage door opener. The garage door opener lights will flash (or two clicks will be heard) when the code has been programmed. TO ADD, REPROGRAM, OR CHANGE A REMOTE CONTROL/KEYLESS ENTRY PIN USING THE DOOR CONTROL 1 Press the navigation button below "MENU" to view the Features menu...

8550 Manual - Page 33

.... All codes are now erased. Remote Controls 3 Using a safety pin or paper clip, press the program button until the LEDs on the front of the remote control turn on. 4 Press and release the Learn button on garage door opener until the learn LED goes out (approximately 6 seconds). Check to use . If not, wait for...

8550 Manual - Page 35

... light(s) will flash shorted or reversed (amber LED) is programmed with self-diagnostic capabilities. Reattach wire or replace wire (22 gauge wire) as needed . If pre-wired home, check the splices. Close the garage door using the remote control or the door control. The garage door opener will not close Safety sensor wire Inspect sensor wire for...