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® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model 3800 For Residential Sectional Doors With Torsion Assemblies Only Com Details The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com patible with See Page 13 for 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...
® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model 3800 For Residential Sectional Doors With Torsion Assemblies Only Com Details The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com patible with See Page 13 for 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...
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... a keyless entry PIN 27 Programming work light or additional work light . . . . . .28 Repair Parts 29-30 Installation parts 29 Motor unit assembly parts 30 Accessories 31 Repair Parts and Service 32 Warranty 32 INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol Review and Signal Word... bracket to the motor unit 6 Installation 7-16 Installation safety instructions 7 Position the opener 7 Attach the emergency release rope and handle 8 Install the power door lock 8 Attach the cable tension monitor (Required 9 Install the control console 10 Install remote light 11 Electrical requirements 12 Mount...
... a keyless entry PIN 27 Programming work light or additional work light . . . . . .28 Repair Parts 29-30 Installation parts 29 Motor unit assembly parts 30 Accessories 31 Repair Parts and Service 32 Warranty 32 INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol Review and Signal Word... bracket to the motor unit 6 Installation 7-16 Installation safety instructions 7 Position the opener 7 Attach the emergency release rope and handle 8 Install the power door lock 8 Attach the cable tension monitor (Required 9 Install the control console 10 Install remote light 11 Electrical requirements 12 Mount...
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... (6 mm). Depending on your requirements, there are several installation steps which may not work properly. You may be needed to install safety reversing sensors. • Alternate floor mounting of the safety reversing sensors will be installed on tapered drums over 6" (15 cm). • High...) between the ceiling and the center of torsion bar. - NOTE: Inspect the torsion bar while the door is compatible with the installation of your installation. Opener can be greatly reduced. Must have minimum of 3" (7.6 cm) between the garage wall and the center of the torsion bar...
... (6 mm). Depending on your requirements, there are several installation steps which may not work properly. You may be needed to install safety reversing sensors. • Alternate floor mounting of the safety reversing sensors will be installed on tapered drums over 6" (15 cm). • High...) between the ceiling and the center of torsion bar. - NOTE: Inspect the torsion bar while the door is compatible with the installation of your installation. Opener can be greatly reduced. Must have minimum of 3" (7.6 cm) between the garage wall and the center of the torsion bar...
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... door binds, sticks or is out of balance. CAUTION To prevent damage to garage door and opener: • ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the opener. • ONLY operate garage door opener at 120V, 60 Hz to see if there is not sticking or binding...under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door WARNING opener to avoid entanglement. Sectional Door Tools needed During assembly, installation and adjustment of the door. Stepladder 12 Drill Tape Measure 5/32", 3/16", 5/16" and...
... door binds, sticks or is out of balance. CAUTION To prevent damage to garage door and opener: • ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the opener. • ONLY operate garage door opener at 120V, 60 Hz to see if there is not sticking or binding...under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door WARNING opener to avoid entanglement. Sectional Door Tools needed During assembly, installation and adjustment of the door. Stepladder 12 Drill Tape Measure 5/32", 3/16", 5/16" and...
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... Protector System® (2) Safety Reversing Sensors (1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye) with 2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire attached Safety Labels and Literature Hardware Inventory INSTALLATION HARDWARE Hex Screw #14-10x1-7/8" (4) Screw #6x-1-1/4" (2) Machine Screw #6x1" (2) Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Pan Head Screw 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Hex Head Screw #8x1" (2) Self...
... Protector System® (2) Safety Reversing Sensors (1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye) with 2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire attached Safety Labels and Literature Hardware Inventory INSTALLATION HARDWARE Hex Screw #14-10x1-7/8" (4) Screw #6x-1-1/4" (2) Machine Screw #6x1" (2) Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2) Pan Head Screw 1/4"-20x1/2" (2) Hex Head Screw #8x1" (2) Self...
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...(Figure 1). • Position the collar so that the screws are for easy access. ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Attach the Collar to the Motor Unit To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. • Loosen the collar screws. • Attach collar to the motor unit... (12-14 ft./lbs. NOTE: For most installations the screws should be facing up (accessible when attached to the torsion bar). • Tighten both sides of collar screws equally to secure collar to...
...(Figure 1). • Position the collar so that the screws are for easy access. ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Attach the Collar to the Motor Unit To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. • Loosen the collar screws. • Attach collar to the motor unit... (12-14 ft./lbs. NOTE: For most installations the screws should be facing up (accessible when attached to the torsion bar). • Tighten both sides of collar screws equally to secure collar to...
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... within sight of the garage door. • out of reach of 5 feet (1.5 m). • away from torsion bar and remove the opener. INSTALLATION STEP 1 Position the Opener 1. Drill 3/16" pilot holes at minimum height of children at the marked locations. Reinstall the opener by a trained door...door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks or is out of garage door. 11. Motor unit Staple Torsion Bar 7 WARNING INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of torque. Check to cut the torsion bar if it is located on inside of balance. ...
... within sight of the garage door. • out of reach of 5 feet (1.5 m). • away from torsion bar and remove the opener. INSTALLATION STEP 1 Position the Opener 1. Drill 3/16" pilot holes at minimum height of children at the marked locations. Reinstall the opener by a trained door...door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks or is out of garage door. 11. Motor unit Staple Torsion Bar 7 WARNING INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of torque. Check to cut the torsion bar if it is located on inside of balance. ...
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...an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle to prevent the garage door from the bottom is CLOSED. INSTALLATION STEP 3 Install Power Door Lock The lock is used to disengage door ONLY when garage door is ideal in most...SIZE Lock Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2" (2) Staples 8 NOTE: Lock must be mounted within 10' of the door as marked on the roller (Figure 1). 3. Check for clearance. INSTALLATION STEP 2 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle • Thread one end of the rope through the loop in the emergency release cable. • Adjust...
...an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle to prevent the garage door from the bottom is CLOSED. INSTALLATION STEP 3 Install Power Door Lock The lock is used to disengage door ONLY when garage door is ideal in most...SIZE Lock Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2" (2) Staples 8 NOTE: Lock must be mounted within 10' of the door as marked on the roller (Figure 1). 3. Check for clearance. INSTALLATION STEP 2 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle • Thread one end of the rope through the loop in the emergency release cable. • Adjust...
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... If this condition exists, adjust cables as a device to the green quick-connect terminals (polarity is no obstructions in the installation area that prevent the cable tension monitor or the cable itself from closing completely when slack is preferred that may occur and ... on the opposite side of garage door during normal operation. NOTE: If the cable tension monitor can be mounted on opposite side of door. INSTALLATION STEP 4 Attach the Cable Tension Monitor (Required) This opener comes standard with screwdriver tip #8 Hex Head Screw (2) Staples Screw #6 (2) Wall...
... If this condition exists, adjust cables as a device to the green quick-connect terminals (polarity is no obstructions in the installation area that prevent the cable tension monitor or the cable itself from closing completely when slack is preferred that may occur and ... on the opposite side of garage door during normal operation. NOTE: If the cable tension monitor can be mounted on opposite side of door. INSTALLATION STEP 4 Attach the Cable Tension Monitor (Required) This opener comes standard with screwdriver tip #8 Hex Head Screw (2) Staples Screw #6 (2) Wall...
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...to the close position until completely closed. NOTE: The functional temperature range of bell wire. Adjust screw for snug fit. • Drill and install top screw with a staple, creating a short or open position but will travel . • ALWAYS keep garage door in tab with a small... flat-head screwdriver. NEVER permit anyone to cross path of door and door hardware. WARNING WARNING INSTALCLATUITOINOSNTEP 5 Install the Control Console Locate control console within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m)...
...to the close position until completely closed. NOTE: The functional temperature range of bell wire. Adjust screw for snug fit. • Drill and install top screw with a staple, creating a short or open position but will travel . • ALWAYS keep garage door in tab with a small... flat-head screwdriver. NEVER permit anyone to cross path of door and door hardware. WARNING WARNING INSTALCLATUITOINOSNTEP 5 Install the Control Console Locate control console within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m)...
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... will fit in the light to latch into a standard 120V outlet. 1. If the plug does not fit fully in place. 6. WARNING INSTALLATION STEP 6 Install Remote Light The remote light is intended for wall anchors. 4. Clips slide in between the ceiling and the screw head (Figure 2). No ...pilot hole is activated. Install two Type A19 incandescent or compact fluorescent bulbs. 100 watt maximum per bulb, 200 watts total. 7. NEVER use wall anchors provided. Determine...
... will fit in the light to latch into a standard 120V outlet. 1. If the plug does not fit fully in place. 6. WARNING INSTALLATION STEP 6 Install Remote Light The remote light is intended for wall anchors. 4. Clips slide in between the ceiling and the screw head (Figure 2). No ...pilot hole is activated. Install two Type A19 incandescent or compact fluorescent bulbs. 100 watt maximum per bulb, 200 watts total. 7. NEVER use wall anchors provided. Determine...
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...8226; NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter or change plug in any way to make a permanent connection through conduit, cut to install the proper outlet. If the plug doesn't fit into a grounding type outlet. PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION Flexible conduit Green Ground Ground Tab Screw ...Connector 12 To reduce the risk of insulation, 3" (7.6 cm) before spade terminals. • Remove the power cord from unit. • Install a 90o conduit or flex cable adapter to the following procedure. To make it fit outlet. WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from...
...8226; NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter or change plug in any way to make a permanent connection through conduit, cut to install the proper outlet. If the plug doesn't fit into a grounding type outlet. PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION Flexible conduit Green Ground Ground Tab Screw ...Connector 12 To reduce the risk of insulation, 3" (7.6 cm) before spade terminals. • Remove the power cord from unit. • Install a 90o conduit or flex cable adapter to the following procedure. To make it fit outlet. WARNING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from...
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... the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) (not provided) If the optional 475LM battery backup unit is part of this installation it should be installed at this time. • The BBU can be mounted to either the ceiling or a wall within 3' (.9 m) of the motor unit. • Position the BBU as ...
... the Battery Backup Unit (BBU) (not provided) If the optional 475LM battery backup unit is part of this installation it should be installed at this time. • The BBU can be mounted to either the ceiling or a wall within 3' (.9 m) of the motor unit. • Position the BBU as ...
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...never shines directly into the receiving eye lens. The sending eye (with a green indicator light). The mounting brackets are available if needed. If installing in masonry if repositioning is necessary. No part of its electronic beam. Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. above floor The units ...must be disabled. • Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is closing, the door will stop and reverse to the receiving eye (with an amber indicator light) transmits ...
...never shines directly into the receiving eye lens. The sending eye (with a green indicator light). The mounting brackets are available if needed. If installing in masonry if repositioning is necessary. No part of its electronic beam. Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. above floor The units ...must be disabled. • Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is closing, the door will stop and reverse to the receiving eye (with an amber indicator light) transmits ...
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... right and left assemblies at each other across the garage door, with the lip hugging the back edge of the track. They may be installed in Figure 1. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Figure 1 DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) Door Track Lip Indicator Light Sensor Bracket Lens Figure 2 IGWnasairldal... ege WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) Fasten Wood Block to wall with the curved arms facing the door. Install and align the brackets so the safety reversing sensors will face each side of the door, no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the ...
... right and left assemblies at each other across the garage door, with the lip hugging the back edge of the track. They may be installed in Figure 1. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Figure 1 DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) Door Track Lip Indicator Light Sensor Bracket Lens Figure 2 IGWnasairldal... ege WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) Fasten Wood Block to wall with the curved arms facing the door. Install and align the brackets so the safety reversing sensors will face each side of the door, no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the ...
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...Lock Safety ReSvenrssionrg Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor Sensor Invisible Light Beam Protection Area 16 If the sending eye indicator light does not glow steadily after installation, check for an open , it receives the sender's beam. If the receiving eye indicator light is closing, the door will reverse. ...Plug in the white or white/black wires. The sending eye amber indicator light will glow steadily if wiring connections and alignment are not installed, 10 clicks can occur at staples, or at the receiving eye. Lock in both the sending and receiving eyes will glow regardless ...
...Lock Safety ReSvenrssionrg Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor Sensor Invisible Light Beam Protection Area 16 If the sending eye indicator light does not glow steadily after installation, check for an open , it receives the sender's beam. If the receiving eye indicator light is closing, the door will reverse. ...Plug in the white or white/black wires. The sending eye amber indicator light will glow steadily if wiring connections and alignment are not installed, 10 clicks can occur at staples, or at the receiving eye. Lock in both the sending and receiving eyes will glow regardless ...
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... sticking. NOTE: Check to be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by using the black and purple buttons to reach the desired closed position. 7. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be sure the door opens high enough for your vehicle. 3. This will cause premature wear.
... sticking. NOTE: Check to be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by using the black and purple buttons to reach the desired closed position. 7. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be sure the door opens high enough for your vehicle. 3. This will cause premature wear.
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The LED (Indicator Light) will stop flashing when the force has been learned. If the unit cannot open and close the door. 1. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be set properly. Door MUST reverse on contact with proper operation of force required to open ...
The LED (Indicator Light) will stop flashing when the force has been learned. If the unit cannot open and close the door. 1. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be set properly. Door MUST reverse on contact with proper operation of force required to open ...
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... • Any repair to or buckling of the garage floor. • Any repair to Adjustment Step 4. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. If the opener ...the test. • When the door reverses on the floor. 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. • Safety reversal system MUST...
... • Any repair to or buckling of the garage floor. • Any repair to Adjustment Step 4. WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. If the opener ...the test. • When the door reverses on the floor. 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. • Safety reversal system MUST...
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.... If the obstruction interrupts the sensor beam, the opener lights will operate with the safety reversing sensor and cable tension monitor correctly installed and aligned): 1. To turn on the floor. 10. Safety reversal system MUST be turned off as follows: Push and hold the...DOOR PROPERLY BALANCED (see page 3). If open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. 7. If opening cycle. Using Your Garage Door Opener Your LiftMaster Security✚® opener and hand-held remote. If you wish to 12 functions, and one Security✚® Keyless Entry System. ...
.... If the obstruction interrupts the sensor beam, the opener lights will operate with the safety reversing sensor and cable tension monitor correctly installed and aligned): 1. To turn on the floor. 10. Safety reversal system MUST be turned off as follows: Push and hold the...DOOR PROPERLY BALANCED (see page 3). If open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. 7. If opening cycle. Using Your Garage Door Opener Your LiftMaster Security✚® opener and hand-held remote. If you wish to 12 functions, and one Security✚® Keyless Entry System. ...
