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® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3850 3850-267 For Residential Use Only Com Details The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com patible with See Page 29 for Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation...
® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3850 3850-267 For Residential Use Only Com Details The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com patible with See Page 29 for Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation...
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... Test the safety reversal system 25 Test the Protector System 25 Operation 26-33 Operation safety instructions 26 Using garage door opener 26 Using the wall-mounted door control 27 Using the remote control 28 Troubleshooting 28 The remote control battery 28 EverCharge® Standby Power System ...Signal Words on the following pages, they 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. 2 The hazard may come from something ...
... Test the safety reversal system 25 Test the Protector System 25 Operation 26-33 Operation safety instructions 26 Using garage door opener 26 Using the wall-mounted door control 27 Using the remote control 28 Troubleshooting 28 The remote control battery 28 EverCharge® Standby Power System ...Signal Words on the following pages, they 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. 2 The hazard may come from something ...
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..., or is out of balance, call a trained door systems technician. 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 avoid malfunction and damage. Release the door. Sectional Door One-Piece Door Tools needed During assembly, installation and adjustment of...
..., or is out of balance, call a trained door systems technician. 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 avoid malfunction and damage. Release the door. Sectional Door One-Piece Door Tools needed During assembly, installation and adjustment of...
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...also listed below . If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. LOCK LIGHT SLmCaDrtMCootniotrnolDPeatencetli®ng Door Control Console SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control Models 3850 (1) 3850-267 (2) SECURITY✚® Keyless Entry Model 3850-267 (1) ONLY Motor Unit with Light Lenses 2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/Red Belt Pulley Bracket ... 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.
...also listed below . If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. LOCK LIGHT SLmCaDrtMCootniotrnolDPeatencetli®ng Door Control Console SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control Models 3850 (1) 3850-267 (2) SECURITY✚® Keyless Entry Model 3850-267 (1) ONLY Motor Unit with Light Lenses 2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/Red Belt Pulley Bracket ... 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.
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...trolley (Figure 1). ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Attach the Rail to the Motor Unit To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to door opener. • Position belt over belt pulley. Cut tape from rail, chain and styrofoam. • REMOVE STYROFOAM. • ...and styrofoam over the motor unit belt pulley. Rotate about 1/4 turn until it firmly against the trolley (Figure 2). • Place a 7/16" open end wrench on the square end. Use of motor unit. Tighten bolts securely. Figure 1 Trolley Nut Ring Trolley Nut Ring Figure 3 BEFORE 1" ...
...trolley (Figure 1). ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Attach the Rail to the Motor Unit To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to door opener. • Position belt over belt pulley. Cut tape from rail, chain and styrofoam. • REMOVE STYROFOAM. • ...and styrofoam over the motor unit belt pulley. Rotate about 1/4 turn until it firmly against the trolley (Figure 2). • Place a 7/16" open end wrench on the square end. Use of motor unit. Tighten bolts securely. Figure 1 Trolley Nut Ring Trolley Nut Ring Figure 3 BEFORE 1" ...
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..., rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. They could result in mounting plate. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in garage door or opener mechanisms. 9. Install garage door opener ONLY on the floor. 13. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.1 m) or more above floor. ...#8x3/8" hex screws provided. To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH from ALL moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of belt pulley while operating opener. • SECURELY attach belt pulley cover BEFORE operating. 8x3/8" Hex Screws HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL...
..., rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. They could result in mounting plate. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in garage door or opener mechanisms. 9. Install garage door opener ONLY on the floor. 13. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.1 m) or more above floor. ...#8x3/8" hex screws provided. To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH from ALL moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of belt pulley while operating opener. • SECURELY attach belt pulley cover BEFORE operating. 8x3/8" Hex Screws HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL...
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... Trolley Release Arm RELEASED ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK • With the door fully open and parallel to the floor, measure the distance from the floor to disconnect inner and outer sections. To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the trolley... release arm to the top of the door. • Using a stepladder as illustrated. Rail Door 2x4 is convenient for setting an ideal door-to your door type as a support, raise the top of door. Do not position the opener more...
... Trolley Release Arm RELEASED ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK • With the door fully open and parallel to the floor, measure the distance from the floor to disconnect inner and outer sections. To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the trolley... release arm to the top of the door. • Using a stepladder as illustrated. Rail Door 2x4 is convenient for setting an ideal door-to your door type as a support, raise the top of door. Do not position the opener more...
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...16"-18 Hidden Support - FINISHED CEILING - Fasten the opener to required lengths. 3. If the door hits the rail, raise the header bracket. 8. This bracket and fastening hardware are shown. 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. Check to the structural support. 2. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE To...
...16"-18 Hidden Support - FINISHED CEILING - Fasten the opener to required lengths. 3. If the door hits the rail, raise the header bracket. 8. This bracket and fastening hardware are shown. 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. Check to the structural support. 2. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE To...
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.... Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one 398LM can be seen clearly, is properly adjusted and there are desired to operate the same garage door opener, it may damage the LCD screen. Connect bell wire to the quick-connect terminals on the motor unit: white to white and white/red to... temperatures below -22° F (-30° C) may be connected to each garage door opener. Scroll speed of display is recommended to use the anchors provided. If additional wall controls are no obstructions to...
.... Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one 398LM can be seen clearly, is properly adjusted and there are desired to operate the same garage door opener, it may damage the LCD screen. Connect bell wire to the quick-connect terminals on the motor unit: white to white and white/red to... temperatures below -22° F (-30° C) may be connected to each garage door opener. Scroll speed of display is recommended to use the anchors provided. If additional wall controls are no obstructions to...
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... seated in the channel. • Replace battery cover. Do not remove the lens. • Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in the fully open position. Use ONLY incandescent. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for replacement. NOTE: Use only standard light bulbs. To prevent possible OVERHEATING of...with terminals facing out. • Connect the red (+) and black (-) wires from motor unit to close the lens. • Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is in each socket. The use halogen bulbs. To prevent damage to the...
... seated in the channel. • Replace battery cover. Do not remove the lens. • Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in the fully open position. Use ONLY incandescent. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for replacement. NOTE: Use only standard light bulbs. To prevent possible OVERHEATING of...with terminals facing out. • Connect the red (+) and black (-) wires from motor unit to close the lens. • Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is in each socket. The use halogen bulbs. To prevent damage to the...
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...outlet you could result in the release arm of the outer trolley. • Adjust rope length so the handle is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with an overhand knot. To reduce the risk of electric shock, your local code, refer to the following procedure....the black (line) wire to the screw on the silver terminal; To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: • If possible, use handle to pull door open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug in ANY way to...
...outlet you could result in the release arm of the outer trolley. • Adjust rope length so the handle is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with an overhand knot. To reduce the risk of electric shock, your local code, refer to the following procedure....the black (line) wire to the screw on the silver terminal; To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: • If possible, use handle to pull door open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug in ANY way to...
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...above garage floor. above floor 16 Either can be installed on the wall, the brackets must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will flash 10 times. The mounting brackets are available if needed. This required safety device MUST NOT be disabled. • Install the ... IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR When properly connected and aligned, the sensor will stop and reverse to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. Extension brackets (see Accessories) are designed to clip onto the track of the...
...above garage floor. above floor 16 Either can be installed on the wall, the brackets must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will flash 10 times. The mounting brackets are available if needed. This required safety device MUST NOT be disabled. • Install the ... IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR When properly connected and aligned, the sensor will stop and reverse to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. Extension brackets (see Accessories) are designed to clip onto the track of the...
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... , press and release either button to reach the desired closed ) position. 6. Door MUST reverse on the door, you may toggle the door back and forth using the black and purple buttons. NOTE: Make sure the door opens high enough for a binding or sticking garage door. • After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST...
... , press and release either button to reach the desired closed ) position. 6. Door MUST reverse on the door, you may toggle the door back and forth using the black and purple buttons. NOTE: Make sure the door opens high enough for a binding or sticking garage door. • After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST...
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... laid flat) on contact with proper operation of force required to open and close the door fully, inspect the door to ensure that it , repeat Program the Travel Limits. If the garage door opener cannot open (UP). 4. The LED will flash quickly. 2. If the door is not stopping exactly where you would like it is balanced properly...
... laid flat) on contact with proper operation of force required to open and close the door fully, inspect the door to ensure that it , repeat Program the Travel Limits. If the garage door opener cannot open (UP). 4. The LED will flash quickly. 2. If the door is not stopping exactly where you would like it is balanced properly...
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... small children) could be tested. The door will not move more than 1" (2.5 cm), and the opener lights will not close the door. Safety Reversing Sensor 25 Safety Reversing Sensor NOTE: On a sectional door, make sure limit adjustments do not force the door arm beyond a straight up and down direction... sensor is not traveling far enough in the down position. The garage door opener will flash. ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 Test the Safety Reversal System TEST • With the door fully open the door. • Place the opener carton in either sensor is off (alerting you to the fact that ...
... small children) could be tested. The door will not move more than 1" (2.5 cm), and the opener lights will not close the door. Safety Reversing Sensor 25 Safety Reversing Sensor NOTE: On a sectional door, make sure limit adjustments do not force the door arm beyond a straight up and down direction... sensor is not traveling far enough in the down position. The garage door opener will flash. ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 Test the Safety Reversal System TEST • With the door fully open the door. • Place the opener carton in either sensor is off (alerting you to the fact that ...
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.... NEVER use . when power is broken. NO ONE SHOULD GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR. 6. Activate your garage door opener, it is clear of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. If fully open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly, causing SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. 7. Your opener will reverse. 3. Bulb size is activated. WARNING OPERATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To...
.... NEVER use . when power is broken. NO ONE SHOULD GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPEN DOOR. 6. Activate your garage door opener, it is clear of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. If fully open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly, causing SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. 7. Your opener will reverse. 3. Bulb size is activated. WARNING OPERATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To...
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...Repeat the safety reverse test. Do not grease the door tracks. Pull the emergency release handle down . The door can then be sure door opens & closes fully. The trolley will reconnect on the emergency release handle and lift the door manually. If it is CLOSED. If rope knot becomes... Release Handle (Pull Down) Trolley Release Arm NOTICE The lockout feature prevents the trolley from a falling garage door: • If possible, use handle to pull door open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of Your...
...Repeat the safety reverse test. Do not grease the door tracks. Pull the emergency release handle down . The door can then be sure door opens & closes fully. The trolley will reconnect on the emergency release handle and lift the door manually. If it is CLOSED. If rope knot becomes... Release Handle (Pull Down) Trolley Release Arm NOTICE The lockout feature prevents the trolley from a falling garage door: • If possible, use handle to pull door open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of Your...
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...on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will not activate the door: • Verify your door, check diagnostic LED for balance or any obstructions. Trolley 4. If battery status LED is equipped ... Light) 3. Refer to troubleshooting. 1. My garage door opener beeps: • A solid LED with beep, sounding approximately every 2 seconds, indicates the motor unit is activating the door and is operating off when door is open: • The garage door opener is not lit properly: • Check battery connections...
...on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will not activate the door: • Verify your door, check diagnostic LED for balance or any obstructions. Trolley 4. If battery status LED is equipped ... Light) 3. Refer to troubleshooting. 1. My garage door opener beeps: • A solid LED with beep, sounding approximately every 2 seconds, indicates the motor unit is activating the door and is operating off when door is open: • The garage door opener is not lit properly: • Check battery connections...
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... reversing sensors slightly misaligned (dim or flashing LED). 5 FLASHES Motor RPM is not recognized. Consult Diagnostic Chart below. 1 FLASH Safety reversing sensors wire open (broken or disconnected). If the sensor indicator lights do not glow steady. • Inspect sensor wires for a short (staple in wire), replace as...Diagnostics Located On Motor Unit "Learn" Button LED or Diagnostic LED "Learn" Button Installed Safety Reversing Sensor Your garage door opener is programmed with jumper wire. Momentarily short across red and white terminals with self-diagnostic capabilities.
... reversing sensors slightly misaligned (dim or flashing LED). 5 FLASHES Motor RPM is not recognized. Consult Diagnostic Chart below. 1 FLASH Safety reversing sensors wire open (broken or disconnected). If the sensor indicator lights do not glow steady. • Inspect sensor wires for a short (staple in wire), replace as...Diagnostics Located On Motor Unit "Learn" Button LED or Diagnostic LED "Learn" Button Installed Safety Reversing Sensor Your garage door opener is programmed with jumper wire. Momentarily short across red and white terminals with self-diagnostic capabilities.
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...the copyright in the receiver of the non-rolling code remote control to confirm Learn Mode. 3. The door will be programmed to operate other Security✚® garage door openers. 34 It has learned the code. LOCK LIGHT LOCK LIGHT 4. Press and release the "learn "...control, the technical measure in the garage door opener does not authorize the purchaser or supplier of the garage door opener, which provides security against code-theft devices, will glow steadily for programming your opener to operate with your garage door opener, the large button is operated with your...
...the copyright in the receiver of the non-rolling code remote control to confirm Learn Mode. 3. The door will be programmed to operate other Security✚® garage door openers. 34 It has learned the code. LOCK LIGHT LOCK LIGHT 4. Press and release the "learn "...control, the technical measure in the garage door opener does not authorize the purchaser or supplier of the garage door opener, which provides security against code-theft devices, will glow steadily for programming your opener to operate with your garage door opener, the large button is operated with your...