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... ADJUSTMENT 23-25 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... 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 for installation instructions. . NOTE: If you... are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for future reference: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: ■ Please read this manual and the ...
... ADJUSTMENT 23-25 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... 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 for installation instructions. . NOTE: If you... are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for future reference: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: ■ Please read this manual and the ...
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... (1) Receiving Sensor (1) and Safety Sensor Brackets (2) O. Straight door arm A B CF G D E F. Trolley G. 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 H2 Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) H3 Lag Screw...
... (1) Receiving Sensor (1) and Safety Sensor Brackets (2) O. Straight door arm A B CF G D E F. Trolley G. 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 H2 Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) H3 Lag Screw...
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... Smart Control Panels or 4 of door. Install the Door Control 1 Install the door control INTRODUCTION Compatible with door control push buttons or remote control transmitters. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution: • Be sure power is compatible with up to drill holes or...• ALWAYS keep garage door in the gang box. 1.1 Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from the wall. NOTE: Older LiftMaster accessories and third party products are not compatible.Your garage door opener is NOT connected BEFORE installing door control. • Connect ONLY to door...
... Smart Control Panels or 4 of door. Install the Door Control 1 Install the door control INTRODUCTION Compatible with door control push buttons or remote control transmitters. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution: • Be sure power is compatible with up to drill holes or...• ALWAYS keep garage door in the gang box. 1.1 Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from the wall. NOTE: Older LiftMaster accessories and third party products are not compatible.Your garage door opener is NOT connected BEFORE installing door control. • Connect ONLY to door...
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... sensors are unable to flash. Programming is complete. If you are aligned and unobstructed, cycle the door through a complete up and down cycle using the remote control or the UP and DOWN buttons.
... sensors are unable to flash. Programming is complete. If you are aligned and unobstructed, cycle the door through a complete up and down cycle using the remote control or the UP and DOWN buttons.
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...sensor is obstructed (and the sensors are made, the safety reversal system MUST be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. 3.2 Press the remote control push button to the fact that the sensor is misaligned or obstructed). The door MUST reverse when it makes contact with 1-1/2" high (3.8 cm) ... a trained door systems technician. 25 If the door stops and does not reverse on the floor. 2.1 With the door fully open /close from a remote control if the LED in the path of the door. If the garage door opener closes the door when the safety reversing sensor is off...
...sensor is obstructed (and the sensors are made, the safety reversal system MUST be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. 3.2 Press the remote control push button to the fact that the sensor is misaligned or obstructed). The door MUST reverse when it makes contact with 1-1/2" high (3.8 cm) ... a trained door systems technician. 25 If the door stops and does not reverse on the floor. 2.1 With the door fully open /close from a remote control if the LED in the path of the door. If the garage door opener closes the door when the safety reversing sensor is off...
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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 replacement battery. • Do NOT dispose of the garage door opener. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to test the battery....of battery in the garage door opener. Battery may run slower if the battery is unplugged. 2.2 Open and close the door using the remote control or door control. ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing the battery or working around the battery compartment. 2 Test ...
...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 replacement battery. • Do NOT dispose of the garage door opener. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to test the battery....of battery in the garage door opener. Battery may run slower if the battery is unplugged. 2.2 Open and close the door using the remote control or door control. ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing the battery or working around the battery compartment. 2 Test ...
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... a sectional door. 16. Garage door MUST reverse on the floor. 11. ALWAYS KEEP GARAGE DOOR PROPERLY BALANCED (see page 2). The door could fall. 9. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of which are no obstructions to garage door opener BEFORE making ANY repairs or removing covers. 14. After ANY adjustments are... clear of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. To be tested every month. NEVER permit children to operate or play with garage door control push buttons or remote controls. 3.
... a sectional door. 16. Garage door MUST reverse on the floor. 11. ALWAYS KEEP GARAGE DOOR PROPERLY BALANCED (see page 2). The door could fall. 9. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of which are no obstructions to garage door opener BEFORE making ANY repairs or removing covers. 14. After ANY adjustments are... clear of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. To be tested every month. NEVER permit children to operate or play with garage door control push buttons or remote controls. 3.
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...as the light bulb turns off the sensor LEDs will flash 10 times. LIGHTS FEATURE The garage door opener is equipped with up to 40 remote controls. When the door is closed and the garage door opener is activated the door will open position, and the opener lights will turn on...will not close the door if you with each use, randomly accessing over the light bulbs on when someone enters through a wall-mounted door control, remote control, wireless keyless entry or MyQ™ accessory. If the door is fully open garage door and the safety reversing sensor infrared beam is interrupted...
...as the light bulb turns off the sensor LEDs will flash 10 times. LIGHTS FEATURE The garage door opener is equipped with up to 40 remote controls. When the door is closed and the garage door opener is activated the door will open position, and the opener lights will turn on...will not close the door if you with each use, randomly accessing over the light bulbs on when someone enters through a wall-mounted door control, remote control, wireless keyless entry or MyQ™ accessory. If the door is fully open garage door and the safety reversing sensor infrared beam is interrupted...
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...resume normal TTC operation. LIGHT BUTTON Press the LIGHT button to the Troubleshooting section. The duration of the garage door opener from remote controls while still allowing activation from the fully open or close your garage door from the door control and keyless entry. HOLD ...safety reversing sensor infrared beam is useful for added peace of an accidental lock out when using the navigation buttons: LEARN A DEVICE Any compatible remote controls, wireless keyless entry, or MyQ™ accessories can be the primary method of time (1, 5, 10 minute intervals or a custom setting...
...resume normal TTC operation. LIGHT BUTTON Press the LIGHT button to the Troubleshooting section. The duration of the garage door opener from remote controls while still allowing activation from the fully open or close your garage door from the door control and keyless entry. HOLD ...safety reversing sensor infrared beam is useful for added peace of an accidental lock out when using the navigation buttons: LEARN A DEVICE Any compatible remote controls, wireless keyless entry, or MyQ™ accessories can be the primary method of time (1, 5, 10 minute intervals or a custom setting...
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...CYCLE COUNT ON/OFF: Turn the Maintenance Alert (MAS) on/off /on. DISPLAY ERROR: Displays any errors that have occurred. To program a remote control or keyless entry to the garage door opener using the door control see TEMPERATURE to view the Settings menu. SCREEN The main screen displays... interval before door closes. TTC is to view the Service menu. PROGRAM: Add remote controls, MyQ™ devices, an extra remote button to control your garage door CONTRAST: Adjust the contrast of remote controls, MyQ™ devices, door controls and keyless entries currently programmed to operate ...
...CYCLE COUNT ON/OFF: Turn the Maintenance Alert (MAS) on/off /on. DISPLAY ERROR: Displays any errors that have occurred. To program a remote control or keyless entry to the garage door opener using the door control see TEMPERATURE to view the Settings menu. SCREEN The main screen displays... interval before door closes. TTC is to view the Service menu. PROGRAM: Add remote controls, MyQ™ devices, an extra remote button to control your garage door CONTRAST: Adjust the contrast of remote controls, MyQ™ devices, door controls and keyless entries currently programmed to operate ...
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... garage door opener has been programmed at the factory to continue. Then press the ENTER button. press to operate with the additional remote controls or visit www.liftmaster.com. PIN PROGRAM A REMOTE CONTROL USING THE LEARN BUTTON 1 Locate the Learn button on the keyless entry keypad. Keyless Entry: Enter a 4-digit personal identification number...
... garage door opener has been programmed at the factory to continue. Then press the ENTER button. press to operate with the additional remote controls or visit www.liftmaster.com. PIN PROGRAM A REMOTE CONTROL USING THE LEARN BUTTON 1 Locate the Learn button on the keyless entry keypad. Keyless Entry: Enter a 4-digit personal identification number...
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...The garage door opener will light. Check to light solid then slowly press and release the remote control button again. Reprogram any accessory you want to use... Within 30 seconds... 5 Press and release the remote control button you wish to use . 33 DO NOT press the button after the light bulb... 6 seconds). 2 Immediately press and hold the learn button on garage door opener until the learn LED goes out (approximately 6 seconds). Reprogram any remote control button except the button that was just programmed. 7 To test, press the programmed button on the garage door opener...
...The garage door opener will light. Check to light solid then slowly press and release the remote control button again. Reprogram any accessory you want to use... Within 30 seconds... 5 Press and release the remote control button you wish to use . 33 DO NOT press the button after the light bulb... 6 seconds). 2 Immediately press and hold the learn button on garage door opener until the learn LED goes out (approximately 6 seconds). Reprogram any remote control button except the button that was just programmed. 7 To test, press the programmed button on the garage door opener...
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...: (1) this receiver and/or transmitter are prohibited, except for changing the code setting or replacing the batteryTHEREARENO OTHER USER SERVICEABLEPARTS. THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • NEVER allow small children near batteries. • If battery is unbalanced...TWO TO THREE YEARS • Use a rag to Adjustment section). To replace the batteries, remove the two screws and open the remote control housing. DISCONNECT THE TROLLEY 1 The door should be sure door opens and closes fully. NOTICE NOTICE Maintenance EVERY MONTH • ...
...: (1) this receiver and/or transmitter are prohibited, except for changing the code setting or replacing the batteryTHEREARENO OTHER USER SERVICEABLEPARTS. THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • NEVER allow small children near batteries. • If battery is unbalanced...TWO TO THREE YEARS • Use a rag to Adjustment section). To replace the batteries, remove the two screws and open the remote control housing. DISCONNECT THE TROLLEY 1 The door should be sure door opens and closes fully. NOTICE NOTICE Maintenance EVERY MONTH • ...
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... If pre-wired home, check the splices. A flicker of the safety sensor LED indicates a misalignment. Close the garage door using the remote control or the door control. If the sending sensor with self-diagnostic capabilities. If the sending sensor and the light(s) will flash shorted... points. Make sure nothing is hanging or mounted on the garage door opener flash the diagnostic codes. 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 incorrect wiring or a pinched...
... If pre-wired home, check the splices. A flicker of the safety sensor LED indicates a misalignment. Close the garage door using the remote control or the door control. If the sending sensor with self-diagnostic capabilities. If the sending sensor and the light(s) will flash shorted... points. Make sure nothing is hanging or mounted on the garage door opener flash the diagnostic codes. 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 incorrect wiring or a pinched...
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... every 30 seconds: Refer to the Battery Status LED section on the door control detects movement in the garage. My neighbor's remote control opens my garage door: Erase the memory from the brackets and realign the sensors ensuring the LED's are steady and not...obstruction such as necessary. If problem persists remove the sensors apparent reason while temporarily obstructed from your garage door opener and reprogram the remote control(s). Troubleshooting DIAGNOSTIC UP CODE ARROW DOWN ARROW SYMPTOM CAUSE RESOLUTION 3-3 3 FLASHES 3 FLASHES The garage door opener is idle and...
... every 30 seconds: Refer to the Battery Status LED section on the door control detects movement in the garage. My neighbor's remote control opens my garage door: Erase the memory from the brackets and realign the sensors ensuring the LED's are steady and not...obstruction such as necessary. If problem persists remove the sensors apparent reason while temporarily obstructed from your garage door opener and reprogram the remote control(s). Troubleshooting DIAGNOSTIC UP CODE ARROW DOWN ARROW SYMPTOM CAUSE RESOLUTION 3-3 3 FLASHES 3 FLASHES The garage door opener is idle and...
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... Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85706 For installation and service information call: 1-800-528-9131 Or visit us online at: www.liftmaster.com Before calling, please have access to : The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 6050 S. If you have the model number of the ... Fastener 41A5047-1 CEILING MOUNT ONLY UP 4 7 3 Emergency Release Rope 41A2828 6 and Handle 4 Header Bracket with Clevis 41A5047-2 5 Pin and Fastener 5 Remote Control Visor Clip 29B137 9 6 Safety Sensor Bracket 41A5266-1 7 Safety Sensor Kit 41A5034 8 Receiving and sending sensors with 3 feet (.9 m) 2-conductor wire ...
... Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85706 For installation and service information call: 1-800-528-9131 Or visit us online at: www.liftmaster.com Before calling, please have access to : The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 6050 S. If you have the model number of the ... Fastener 41A5047-1 CEILING MOUNT ONLY UP 4 7 3 Emergency Release Rope 41A2828 6 and Handle 4 Header Bracket with Clevis 41A5047-2 5 Pin and Fastener 5 Remote Control Visor Clip 29B137 9 6 Safety Sensor Bracket 41A5266-1 7 Safety Sensor Kit 41A5034 8 Receiving and sending sensors with 3 feet (.9 m) 2-conductor wire ...
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... Surge Protector is designed to open /closed status for up to install. 893MAX SECURITY+®2.0 3-Button Remote Control: Compatible with motion sensor that automatically turns opener lights on for extra security. SECURITY+®2.0 3-Button Remote Control: Compatible with ALL LiftMaster® openers from 1999present. Sensor can be easily deactivated when desired. Works with...
... Surge Protector is designed to open /closed status for up to install. 893MAX SECURITY+®2.0 3-Button Remote Control: Compatible with motion sensor that automatically turns opener lights on for extra security. SECURITY+®2.0 3-Button Remote Control: Compatible with ALL LiftMaster® openers from 1999present. Sensor can be easily deactivated when desired. Works with...
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... REPAIRS OR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT), LABOR CHARGES FOR REINSTALLING A REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNIT, REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES IN REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTERS AND LIGHT BULBS OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USE. Some states do not allow limitations on your compliance with...returned to Seller for warranty repair, which vary from state to state. 114A4243B © 2011, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Warranty LIFTMASTER FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LIFETIME MOTOR AND BELT LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EVERCHARGE® STANDBY POWER BATTERY The Chamberlain ...
... REPAIRS OR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THIS PRODUCT), LABOR CHARGES FOR REINSTALLING A REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNIT, REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES IN REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTERS AND LIGHT BULBS OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USE. Some states do not allow limitations on your compliance with...returned to Seller for warranty repair, which vary from state to state. 114A4243B © 2011, The Chamberlain Group, Inc. Warranty LIFTMASTER FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LIFETIME MOTOR AND BELT LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EVERCHARGE® STANDBY POWER BATTERY The Chamberlain ...