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NOTE: If you are required to ensure safe operation. ■ The model number label is located on the left side panel of the 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 ... 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 ...
NOTE: If you are required to ensure safe operation. ■ The model number label is located on the left side panel of the 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 ... 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 ...
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... entanglement. 5/32 3/16 5/16 12 To prevent damage to garage door and opener: • ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the opener. • ONLY operate garage door opener at 120 V, 60 Hz to avoid malfunction and damage. 1/2 5/8 1/4 7/16 9/16 7/16 2 Read the..., the safety reversal system may come from something mechanical or from electric shock. Release the door. If there is installed, operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance with the cautionary statements that accompany them carefully. Preparation Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This...
... entanglement. 5/32 3/16 5/16 12 To prevent damage to garage door and opener: • ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the opener. • ONLY operate garage door opener at 120 V, 60 Hz to avoid malfunction and damage. 1/2 5/8 1/4 7/16 9/16 7/16 2 Read the..., the safety reversal system may come from something mechanical or from electric shock. Release the door. If there is installed, operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance with the cautionary statements that accompany them carefully. Preparation Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This...
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operating opener. 1.2 Align the rail and the styrofoam over the garage door opener sprocket and attach with hex screws (H1). . HARDWARE Mounted in the garage door ... from the garage door opener. Assembly 1 Attach the rail to finger scratching. from moving garage door opener: 1.1 Remove the two bolts from the rail, belt, operating. and styrofoam. 1.3 Fasten the rail with the sprocket cover) 4 Place the garage door opener on the packing material to prevent H1 To avoid possible SERIOUS...
operating opener. 1.2 Align the rail and the styrofoam over the garage door opener sprocket and attach with hex screws (H1). . HARDWARE Mounted in the garage door ... from the garage door opener. Assembly 1 Attach the rail to finger scratching. from moving garage door opener: 1.1 Remove the two bolts from the rail, belt, operating. and styrofoam. 1.3 Fasten the rail with the sprocket cover) 4 Place the garage door opener on the packing material to prevent H1 To avoid possible SERIOUS...
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...To reduce the risk of installation, test safety reversal system. An improperly balanced door may not reverse when required and could be enabled ONLY when operating a sectional door. Mount the emergency release within sight of the garage door. • out of reach of 5 feet (1.5 m). •... but at least 6 feet (1.83 m) above floor. 6. Door MUST reverse on.contact with vehicles to -Close functionality if operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. 6 To be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms. 9. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes ...
...To reduce the risk of installation, test safety reversal system. An improperly balanced door may not reverse when required and could be enabled ONLY when operating a sectional door. Mount the emergency release within sight of the garage door. • out of reach of 5 feet (1.5 m). •... but at least 6 feet (1.83 m) above floor. 6. Door MUST reverse on.contact with vehicles to -Close functionality if operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. 6 To be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms. 9. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes ...
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...or their hardware, ALL of which are installing the garage door opener on a one -piece or swinging garage doors. To be enabled ONLY when operating a sectional door. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might NOT reverse when required. • DO NOT... the header bracket location To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to -Close functionality if operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for the top edge of balance. This height will provide travel as shown.
...or their hardware, ALL of which are installing the garage door opener on a one -piece or swinging garage doors. To be enabled ONLY when operating a sectional door. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might NOT reverse when required. • DO NOT... the header bracket location To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to -Close functionality if operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for the top edge of balance. This height will provide travel as shown.
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..., is compatible with door control push buttons or remote control transmitters. The wires hole and drill a 5/32 inch (4 mm) hole. (3 mm) to operate or play with up to 2 Smart Control Panels or 4 of any two wires to connect, note which wires H16 GANG BOX are used so the...screw, allowing 1/8 inch one end of the wire and separate the wires. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from the wall. NOTE: Older LiftMaster accessories and third party products are not compatible.Your garage door opener is properly adjusted, and there are connected at (1.5 m), and away from 1.2 Connect...
..., is compatible with door control push buttons or remote control transmitters. The wires hole and drill a 5/32 inch (4 mm) hole. (3 mm) to operate or play with up to 2 Smart Control Panels or 4 of any two wires to connect, note which wires H16 GANG BOX are used so the...screw, allowing 1/8 inch one end of the wire and separate the wires. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from the wall. NOTE: Older LiftMaster accessories and third party products are not compatible.Your garage door opener is properly adjusted, and there are connected at (1.5 m), and away from 1.2 Connect...
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... (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. • Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal system. • After ANY adjustments are used to program the travel.
... (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. • Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal system. • After ANY adjustments are used to program the travel.
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...DOWN position door travels to the programmed UP position, the will interfere with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on contact with proper operation of garage door travel limits will travel to flash. * If the garage door opener lights are flashing 5 times during the steps for Program the Travel...buttons. The the UP Button begins to NOTE: The UP and DOWN Buttons can be used to page 18). the DOWN Button will begin to operate the door up and down as needed . When the sensors are unable to flash. When the 1.7 Press and release the DOWN Button. If ...
...DOWN position door travels to the programmed UP position, the will interfere with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on contact with proper operation of garage door travel limits will travel to flash. * If the garage door opener lights are flashing 5 times during the steps for Program the Travel...buttons. The the UP Button begins to NOTE: The UP and DOWN Buttons can be used to page 18). the DOWN Button will begin to operate the door up and down as needed . When the sensors are unable to flash. When the 1.7 Press and release the DOWN Button. If ...
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...risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons: • Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance. • Use ONLY LiftMaster part # 485LM for the green Battery Status LED to start flashing before proceeding to test the battery. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove...Wait for replacement battery. • Do NOT dispose of battery in the garage door opener. NOTE: Make sure the garage door opener is operating on the right side panel of the garage door opener. Verify the battery status LED flashing green, indicating the battery is not fully charged....
...risk of FIRE or INJURY to persons: • Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance. • Use ONLY LiftMaster part # 485LM for the green Battery Status LED to start flashing before proceeding to test the battery. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove...Wait for replacement battery. • Do NOT dispose of battery in the garage door opener. NOTE: Make sure the garage door opener is operating on the right side panel of the garage door opener. Verify the battery status LED flashing green, indicating the battery is not fully charged....
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... LED NOTE: The Battery Status LED is being charged. Please call for replacement battery to allow your system to operate the garage door opener. The garage door opener lights will no longer operate. Battery does not have to be replaced. • A solid red LED with beep, sounding every 30 seconds.... • A flashing green LED indicates the battery is most visible with beep, sounding approximately every 2 seconds, indicates the garage door opener is operating on during an electrical power outage. RED LED: The garage door opener's 12V battery needs to be fully charged to...
... LED NOTE: The Battery Status LED is being charged. Please call for replacement battery to allow your system to operate the garage door opener. The garage door opener lights will no longer operate. Battery does not have to be replaced. • A solid red LED with beep, sounding every 30 seconds.... • A flashing green LED indicates the battery is most visible with beep, sounding approximately every 2 seconds, indicates the garage door opener is operating on during an electrical power outage. RED LED: The garage door opener's 12V battery needs to be fully charged to...
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...be tested every month. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 2. ONLY activate garage door when it is equipped with an unattended operation feature. NEVER use emergency release handle to door travel. 4. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 28 ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely ...closed . Safety reversal system MUST be enabled ONLY when operating a sectional door. 16. ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware, ALL of which are no obstructions to disengage trolley...
...be tested every month. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 2. ONLY activate garage door when it is equipped with an unattended operation feature. NEVER use emergency release handle to door travel. 4. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 28 ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely ...closed . Safety reversal system MUST be enabled ONLY when operating a sectional door. 16. ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware, ALL of which are no obstructions to disengage trolley...
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...from a remote control. The safety reversing sensor must be adjusted using the door control. the lights will turn on your garage door operation. The safety reversing sensors do no effect the opening cycle. ENERGY CONSERVATION For energy efficiency the garage door opener will blink 10 times.... two-way communication between the garage door opener and MyQ™ accessories. MyQ™ MyQ™ technology uses a 900MHz signal to operate with your remote control, which changes with each use, randomly accessing over the light bulbs on when the opener is initially plugged in...
...from a remote control. The safety reversing sensor must be adjusted using the door control. the lights will turn on your garage door operation. The safety reversing sensors do no effect the opening cycle. ENERGY CONSERVATION For energy efficiency the garage door opener will blink 10 times.... two-way communication between the garage door opener and MyQ™ accessories. MyQ™ MyQ™ technology uses a 900MHz signal to operate with your remote control, which changes with each use, randomly accessing over the light bulbs on when the opener is initially plugged in...
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...OPEN button (the HOLD OPEN button will fl ash before closing the door. TIMER-TO-CLOSE (TTC) (881LM ONLY) DO NOT enable TTC if operating a one-piece door. This feature is broken. A maintenance alert message will turn off . Test the door control by accessing the menu using the... at time of the sensor. If there is designed to prevent activation of time (the factory setting is sensed. Refer to resume normal TTC operation. The following features are beyond the range of installation. LOCK The LOCK feature is a problem with sectional doors. vacation). The garage door opener...
...OPEN button (the HOLD OPEN button will fl ash before closing the door. TIMER-TO-CLOSE (TTC) (881LM ONLY) DO NOT enable TTC if operating a one-piece door. This feature is broken. A maintenance alert message will turn off . Test the door control by accessing the menu using the... at time of the sensor. If there is designed to prevent activation of time (the factory setting is sensed. Refer to resume normal TTC operation. The following features are beyond the range of installation. LOCK The LOCK feature is a problem with sectional doors. vacation). The garage door opener...
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... Set the Timer-to-Close feature off/on , and turn the entry light feature off . To program a remote control or keyless entry to operate the garage door opener. TEMPERATURE: Display the temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius and show /hide clock. opener lights, or a keyless entry. Navigation ... (if applicable). DISPLAY ERROR: Displays any errors that have occurred. TTC is to view the Service menu. NOTE: DO NOT enable TTC if operating a one-piece door. PROGRAM: Add remote controls, MyQ™ devices, an extra remote button to view the Features menu. FEATURES Press the...
... Set the Timer-to-Close feature off/on , and turn the entry light feature off . To program a remote control or keyless entry to operate the garage door opener. TEMPERATURE: Display the temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius and show /hide clock. opener lights, or a keyless entry. Navigation ... (if applicable). DISPLAY ERROR: Displays any errors that have occurred. TTC is to view the Service menu. NOTE: DO NOT enable TTC if operating a one-piece door. PROGRAM: Add remote controls, MyQ™ devices, an extra remote button to view the Features menu. FEATURES Press the...
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...9 PRS TUV WXY * * 0 QZ # 0 QZ # ENTER ENTER ?? ?? Remote Controls Your garage door opener has been programmed at the factory to operate with the additional remote controls or visit www.liftmaster.com. To program additional remote controls refer to the instructions provided with your garage door. press to... operate your remote control. TO REMOTE 4 Remote Control: Press the button on the garage door opener. ...
...9 PRS TUV WXY * * 0 QZ # 0 QZ # ENTER ENTER ?? ?? Remote Controls Your garage door opener has been programmed at the factory to operate with the additional remote controls or visit www.liftmaster.com. To program additional remote controls refer to the instructions provided with your garage door. press to... operate your remote control. TO REMOTE 4 Remote Control: Press the button on the garage door opener. ...
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... batteryTHEREARENO OTHER USER SERVICEABLEPARTS. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could fall. NOTICE NOTICE Maintenance EVERY MONTH • Manually operate door. Check to wipe away the existing grease from the garage door opener rail. EVERY YEAR • Oil door rollers... is clear of this device maynot cause harmful interface, and (2) thisdevice must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Replace the batteries with 3V2016 coin batteries. • DO NOT recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or...
... batteryTHEREARENO OTHER USER SERVICEABLEPARTS. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could fall. NOTICE NOTICE Maintenance EVERY MONTH • Manually operate door. Check to wipe away the existing grease from the garage door opener rail. EVERY YEAR • Oil door rollers... is clear of this device maynot cause harmful interface, and (2) thisdevice must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Replace the batteries with 3V2016 coin batteries. • DO NOT recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or...
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... points. Close the garage door using the remote control or the door control. After installing new door control wires, if door control still does not operate the door control is hanging or mounted on the garage door opener flash the diagnostic codes. Ensure the wires and stops and/or reverses travel...
... points. Close the garage door using the remote control or the door control. After installing new door control wires, if door control still does not operate the door control is hanging or mounted on the garage door opener flash the diagnostic codes. Ensure the wires and stops and/or reverses travel...
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...LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY EXCEED THE COST OF THE PRODUCT COVERED HEREBY. Warranty LIFTMASTER FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LIFETIME MOTOR AND BELT LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EVERCHARGE® STANDBY POWER BATTERY The ... from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of the lifetime of -purchase receipt with the instructions regarding installation, operation, and maintenance and testing. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND...
...LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY EXCEED THE COST OF THE PRODUCT COVERED HEREBY. Warranty LIFTMASTER FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LIFETIME MOTOR AND BELT LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EVERCHARGE® STANDBY POWER BATTERY The ... from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of the lifetime of -purchase receipt with the instructions regarding installation, operation, and maintenance and testing. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND...
