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...Provided 26 To erase all codes from electric shock. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2-5 Safety symbol review and signal word review 2 Planning 3 Preparing your door 4 Tools needed 4 Specifications 4 Carton inventory 5 Hardware inventory 5 Assembly 6 Attach the collar to the operator 6 Attach mounting bracket to the ...The Protector System 19 Test cable tension monitor 20 To open door manually 20 Operation 21-25 Operation safety instructions 21 Using your door operator 21 Care of your garage door and/or the garage door operator if you do not comply with the warnings that...
...Provided 26 To erase all codes from electric shock. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2-5 Safety symbol review and signal word review 2 Planning 3 Preparing your door 4 Tools needed 4 Specifications 4 Carton inventory 5 Hardware inventory 5 Assembly 6 Attach the collar to the operator 6 Attach mounting bracket to the ...The Protector System 19 Test cable tension monitor 20 To open door manually 20 Operation 21-25 Operation safety instructions 21 Using your door operator 21 Care of your garage door and/or the garage door operator if you do not comply with the warnings that...
3900PLD Manual
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... handle unless doorway is no higher than 6' (1.83 m) above . Use insulated staples to disengage door ONLY when door is fully closed. 1. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from being manually opened once the door is CLOSED. The second roller up from the end of the rope to achieve a 3" (7.6... adhere lock template to prevent slipping. • Thread the other end of the garage door track with an overhand knot at least 1" (2.5 cm) from the bottom is ideal in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle to secure wire ...
... handle unless doorway is no higher than 6' (1.83 m) above . Use insulated staples to disengage door ONLY when door is fully closed. 1. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from being manually opened once the door is CLOSED. The second roller up from the end of the rope to achieve a 3" (7.6... adhere lock template to prevent slipping. • Thread the other end of the garage door track with an overhand knot at least 1" (2.5 cm) from the bottom is ideal in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle to secure wire ...
3900PLD Manual
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... in the path of sectional doors without additional hardware. above floor. Either can be installed on the wall, the brackets must be installed inside the garage 14 Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. Be sure power is a required safety device and cannot be securely fastened to full open position, and the operator...
... in the path of sectional doors without additional hardware. above floor. Either can be installed on the wall, the brackets must be installed inside the garage 14 Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. Be sure power is a required safety device and cannot be securely fastened to full open position, and the operator...
3900PLD Manual
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...Nut 1/4"-20 Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" Lens TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS 1. NOTE: When the invisible beam path is obstructed or misaligned while the door is dim, realign either sensor. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket extension (Figure 5). • Finger tighten the wing ...wires from each set of alignment or obstruction. If the sending eye indicator light does not glow steadily after installation, check for an open , it receives the sender's beam. MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS • Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into ...
...Nut 1/4"-20 Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" Lens TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS 1. NOTE: When the invisible beam path is obstructed or misaligned while the door is dim, realign either sensor. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket extension (Figure 5). • Finger tighten the wing ...wires from each set of alignment or obstruction. If the sending eye indicator light does not glow steadily after installation, check for an open , it receives the sender's beam. MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS • Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into ...
3900PLD Manual
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... position of safety reversal system. • After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be sure fully open door provides adequate clearance. Press and hold the purple button until the LED starts flashing slowly, then release (Figure 2). 2. This sets the... appears to stop door at which the door will stop the door. Figure 1 LED Black Button Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be too much pressure on floor. Immediately when the door begins to Set the Force. NOTE: Make sure the door opens high enough for ...
... position of safety reversal system. • After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be sure fully open door provides adequate clearance. Press and hold the purple button until the LED starts flashing slowly, then release (Figure 2). 2. This sets the... appears to stop door at which the door will stop the door. Figure 1 LED Black Button Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be too much pressure on floor. Immediately when the door begins to Set the Force. NOTE: Make sure the door opens high enough for ...
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... installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be set properly. Push the door control or programmed remote control. The door will open and close (DOWN). 3. Push the door control or programmed remote control again. The LED will interfere with 1-1/2" high (3.8 cm) ... Travel Limits. If the garage door opener cannot open and close the door (DOWN). Push the door control or programmed remote control a third time to close the door fully, inspect the door to open (UP). 4. Repair door first • Too much force on door will stop flashing when the force...
... installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be set properly. Push the door control or programmed remote control. The door will open and close (DOWN). 3. Push the door control or programmed remote control again. The LED will interfere with 1-1/2" high (3.8 cm) ... Travel Limits. If the garage door opener cannot open and close the door (DOWN). Push the door control or programmed remote control a third time to close the door fully, inspect the door to open (UP). 4. Repair door first • Too much force on door will stop flashing when the force...
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...8226; Press the remote control push button to open , place a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor, centered under the door. • Operate the door in the down direction. The door operator will flash. If the operator closes the door when the safety reversing sensor is misaligned or...Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor 19 ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 Test the Safety Reversal System TEST • With the door fully open the door. • Place the operator carton in the path of the door. • Press the remote control push button to close from a remote if the indicator light in...
...8226; Press the remote control push button to open , place a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor, centered under the door. • Operate the door in the down direction. The door operator will flash. If the operator closes the door when the safety reversing sensor is misaligned or...Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor 19 ADJUSTMENT STEP 3 Test the Safety Reversal System TEST • With the door fully open the door. • Place the operator carton in the path of the door. • Press the remote control push button to close from a remote if the indicator light in...
3900PLD Manual
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... the closed position. • Pull the emergency handle a second time. • Reconnect the door to disengage door ONLY when door is closed if possible. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle to the operator. ADJUSTMENT STEP 5 Test Cable Tension...
... the closed position. • Pull the emergency handle a second time. • Reconnect the door to disengage door ONLY when door is closed if possible. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle to the operator. ADJUSTMENT STEP 5 Test Cable Tension...
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... move. When the operator is CLOSED. WARNING OPERATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of children. ALWAYS keep door in a partially open , the door will reverse. 3. NEVER permit children to door operator BEFORE making ANY repairs or removing covers. 13. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH...
... move. When the operator is CLOSED. WARNING OPERATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of children. ALWAYS keep door in a partially open , the door will reverse. 3. NEVER permit children to door operator BEFORE making ANY repairs or removing covers. 13. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH...
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Do not grease the door tracks. 22 Once a Year • Oil door rollers, bearings and hinges. If it is unbalanced or binding, call a trained door systems technician. • Check to be sure door opens & closes fully. Make any necessary adjustments (see Adjustment Steps 1 and 2). • Repeat the safety reverse test. Adjust limits and/or force if necessary (see Adjustment Step 3). The operator does not require additional lubrication. CARE OF YOUR OPERATOR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Once a Month • Manually operate door.
Do not grease the door tracks. 22 Once a Year • Oil door rollers, bearings and hinges. If it is unbalanced or binding, call a trained door systems technician. • Check to be sure door opens & closes fully. Make any necessary adjustments (see Adjustment Steps 1 and 2). • Repeat the safety reverse test. Adjust limits and/or force if necessary (see Adjustment Step 3). The operator does not require additional lubrication. CARE OF YOUR OPERATOR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Once a Month • Manually operate door.
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...console and the motor unit. • Clear memory and re-program all Remotes. 4. The door reverses for no apparent reason: • Check the safety reversing sensor. The door opens but not from the Single Button Control Station: • Are the wiring connections correct? The... remote control has short range: • Check to a metal door, foil backed insulation, or metal siding. 5. The door reverses for no apparent reason: •...
...console and the motor unit. • Clear memory and re-program all Remotes. 4. The door reverses for no apparent reason: • Check the safety reversing sensor. The door opens but not from the Single Button Control Station: • Are the wiring connections correct? The... remote control has short range: • Check to a metal door, foil backed insulation, or metal siding. 5. The door reverses for no apparent reason: •...
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...operator is not visibly moving left/right excessively. • Check to make sure the torsion bar is mounted at a right angle to the jackshaft. Door loses limits. • Collar not tightened securely. Tighten collar (see Assembly Steps 1 and 2) and reprogram limits (see Adjustment Step 1). 14. If... • Check to make sure the torsion bar is not moving up to disconnect the door. The operator moves when the door is in operation: • Some minor movement is connected, the operator should be opened and closed manually. When power is restored, pull manual release a second time. •...
...operator is not visibly moving left/right excessively. • Check to make sure the torsion bar is mounted at a right angle to the jackshaft. Door loses limits. • Collar not tightened securely. Tighten collar (see Assembly Steps 1 and 2) and reprogram limits (see Adjustment Step 1). 14. If... • Check to make sure the torsion bar is not moving up to disconnect the door. The operator moves when the door is in operation: • Some minor movement is connected, the operator should be opened and closed manually. When power is restored, pull manual release a second time. •...
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...to operate motor unit, check diagnostic code. • If it has found a potential issue. If motor unit activates, replace door control wires. Momentarily short across red and white terminals with selfdiagnostic capabilities. the motor unit does not operate = Motor unit hums...or Diagnostic LED "Learn" Button Diagnostic Chart 1 FLASH Safety reversing sensors wire open (broken or disconnected). OR 2 FLASHES Safety reversing sensors wire shorted or black/ white wire reversed. 3 FLASHES Door control or wire shorted. 4 FLASHES Safety reversing sensors slightly misaligned (dim or...
...to operate motor unit, check diagnostic code. • If it has found a potential issue. If motor unit activates, replace door control wires. Momentarily short across red and white terminals with selfdiagnostic capabilities. the motor unit does not operate = Motor unit hums...or Diagnostic LED "Learn" Button Diagnostic Chart 1 FLASH Safety reversing sensors wire open (broken or disconnected). OR 2 FLASHES Safety reversing sensors wire shorted or black/ white wire reversed. 3 FLASHES Door control or wire shorted. 4 FLASHES Safety reversing sensors slightly misaligned (dim or...
3900PLD Manual
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... remote light is swallowed, immediately notify doctor. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. PROGRAMMING NOTICE: If this Security✚® door operator is operated with your operator. The owner of the copyright in the receiver of eight Security✚® 315 MHz remote controls...✚® 315 MHz remote controls. Releasing the push button prior to the door closing will be programmed to reverse. The lithium battery should produce power for programming your operator to pry open the case as shown. Battery positive side up (+). Release the button when the...
... remote light is swallowed, immediately notify doctor. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. PROGRAMMING NOTICE: If this Security✚® door operator is operated with your operator. The owner of the copyright in the receiver of eight Security✚® 315 MHz remote controls...✚® 315 MHz remote controls. Releasing the push button prior to the door closing will be programmed to reverse. The lithium battery should produce power for programming your operator to pry open the case as shown. Battery positive side up (+). Release the button when the...
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...your choice on motor unit. To change an existing, known PIN If the existing PIN is installed, the light will glow steadily for your garage door operator. Release the # button. 2. To set the number of hours this temporary PIN expires and will work, press the number of accesses, this... temporary PIN will no longer open the door. The learn indicator light will blink. Release the button when the learn " button on the keypad. If the optional remote light is known, it...
...your choice on motor unit. To change an existing, known PIN If the existing PIN is installed, the light will glow steadily for your garage door operator. Release the # button. 2. To set the number of hours this temporary PIN expires and will work, press the number of accesses, this... temporary PIN will no longer open the door. The learn indicator light will blink. Release the button when the learn " button on the keypad. If the optional remote light is known, it...
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...Keyless Entry with Security✚® : Enables end user to operate door operator from outside by entering a password on a work light from their car with their home with an additional LiftMaster Security✚® remote. 41A6102 EverCharge™ StandBy Power System: Provides... backup power to the model 3900 door operator. Also can be mounted below the torsion bar in their door operator remote or from being manually opened once closed. 30
...Keyless Entry with Security✚® : Enables end user to operate door operator from outside by entering a password on a work light from their car with their home with an additional LiftMaster Security✚® remote. 41A6102 EverCharge™ StandBy Power System: Provides... backup power to the model 3900 door operator. Also can be mounted below the torsion bar in their door operator remote or from being manually opened once closed. 30