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...down the following information for installation instructions. ELITE Series Garage Door Opener Models • 8550 - Date of your garage door opener. ■ This garage door opener is to be used ONLY with sectional doors. The Timer-to-Close is ONLY compatible with Battery Backup • 8557 - 3/4 hp Belt Drive FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY ...DO NOT enable the Timer-to ensure safe operation. ■ The model number label is located on a one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for future reference: Serial Number: . NOTE: If you are installing the garage door opener on a one -piece...
...down the following information for installation instructions. ELITE Series Garage Door Opener Models • 8550 - Date of your garage door opener. ■ This garage door opener is to be used ONLY with sectional doors. The Timer-to-Close is ONLY compatible with Battery Backup • 8557 - 3/4 hp Belt Drive FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY ...DO NOT enable the Timer-to ensure safe operation. ■ The model number label is located on a one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for future reference: Serial Number: . NOTE: If you are installing the garage door opener on a one -piece...
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... tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installation and operating garage door opener to avoid 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...
... tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installation and operating garage door opener to avoid 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...
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...(2) Insulated Staples 3 Belt L. The Protector System® Safety reversing sensors with your product may look different. Depending on the garage door opener model purchased. Pulley and bracket C. Trolley G. Sprocket cover and screws K. White and red/white wire N. The instructions for ... other accessories may be attached to the accessory and are for reference and your garage door opener. Straight door arm A B F. The images throughout this manual are not included in this manual. Curved door arm E. Safety labels and literature P. Rail grease H L M Not Provided ...
...(2) Insulated Staples 3 Belt L. The Protector System® Safety reversing sensors with your product may look different. Depending on the garage door opener model purchased. Pulley and bracket C. Trolley G. Sprocket cover and screws K. White and red/white wire N. The instructions for ... other accessories may be attached to the accessory and are for reference and your garage door opener. Straight door arm A B F. The images throughout this manual are not included in this manual. Curved door arm E. Safety labels and literature P. Rail grease H L M Not Provided ...
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... to finger from moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of the opener. Place the garage door opener on the packing material to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the garage door opener) Model 8557 (1) NOTE: ONLY use the bolts removed from the top of the garage door opener. 1.2 Align the rail and the styrofoam over the garage door opener sprocket and attach with...
... to finger from moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of the opener. Place the garage door opener on the packing material to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the garage door opener) Model 8557 (1) NOTE: ONLY use the bolts removed from the top of the garage door opener. 1.2 Align the rail and the styrofoam over the garage door opener sprocket and attach with...
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...: If you are installing the garage door opener on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. Mount the emergency release within sight of the garage door. • out of reach of children 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...
...: If you are installing the garage door opener on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. Mount the emergency release within sight of the garage door. • out of reach of children 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...
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...operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. 1.1 Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of Garage Door 2x4 OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Structural Supports Level (Optional) Sectional door with curved track 7 If...loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, ALL of which are installing the garage door opener on a one -piece or swinging garage doors. or you are under EXTREME tension. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or...
...operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. 1.1 Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of Garage Door 2x4 OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Structural Supports Level (Optional) Sectional door with curved track 7 If...loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, ALL of which are installing the garage door opener on a one -piece or swinging garage doors. or you are under EXTREME tension. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or...
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... Clevis Pin 5/16" X 2-3/4" HARDWARE Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" Ring Fastener 4 Position the garage door opener To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door. 4.1 Remove the packing material and lift the garage door opener onto a ladder. NOTE: A 2x4 is ideal for the garage door opener. Insert the clevis pin through the holes in the header bracket...
... Clevis Pin 5/16" X 2-3/4" HARDWARE Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" Ring Fastener 4 Position the garage door opener To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door. 4.1 Remove the packing material and lift the garage door opener onto a ladder. NOTE: A 2x4 is ideal for the garage door opener. Insert the clevis pin through the holes in the header bracket...
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... 2), attach a sturdy metal bracket to provide rigid support. Operate the door manually. Instructions below are for attaching the garage door opener directly to structural supports. 5.1 Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of each side of the motor...structural support. 5.2 Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to opener at this time. HARDWARE Lock Washer 5/16" Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8" Hanging your garage door opener will vary depending on your garage. This bracket and fastening hardware are shown. FIGURE 1 Unfinished ...
... 2), attach a sturdy metal bracket to provide rigid support. Operate the door manually. Instructions below are for attaching the garage door opener directly to structural supports. 5.1 Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of each side of the motor...structural support. 5.2 Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to opener at this time. HARDWARE Lock Washer 5/16" Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8" Hanging your garage door opener will vary depending on your garage. This bracket and fastening hardware are shown. FIGURE 1 Unfinished ...
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...) and attach using the clevis pin. The bolts, nuts and lock washers. Attach with the curved door arm. the door) about 2" (5 cm). Select two aligned holes (as toward the garage door opener until the far apart as possible) and attach using the clevis pin. Ring Fastener Clevis Pin 5/16...holes do not line up, reverse the 9.5 Pull the emergency release handle straight door arm. trolley will re-engage automatically when the garage door opener is hanging down too far, you may cut 6 inches (15 cm) from the curved door arm. Nut 5/16" - 18 Lock Washer 5/16" Hex Bolt 5/16"...
...) and attach using the clevis pin. The bolts, nuts and lock washers. Attach with the curved door arm. the door) about 2" (5 cm). Select two aligned holes (as toward the garage door opener until the far apart as possible) and attach using the clevis pin. Ring Fastener Clevis Pin 5/16...holes do not line up, reverse the 9.5 Pull the emergency release handle straight door arm. trolley will re-engage automatically when the garage door opener is hanging down too far, you may cut 6 inches (15 cm) from the curved door arm. Nut 5/16" - 18 Lock Washer 5/16" Hex Bolt 5/16"...
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... LiftMaster door controls To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from the wall. NOTE: Your product may look different than • ALWAYS keep garage door in a later step. 1.4 Install the bottom screw, allowing 1/8 inch (3 mm) to each of the two screws 1.3 Mark the location of the bottom mounting one end of the door at the garage door opener...
... LiftMaster door controls To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from the wall. NOTE: Your product may look different than • ALWAYS keep garage door in a later step. 1.4 Install the bottom screw, allowing 1/8 inch (3 mm) to each of the two screws 1.3 Mark the location of the bottom mounting one end of the door at the garage door opener...
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...of insulation from the end of the wire near the garage door opener. 7/16" (11 mm) 2.3 Connect the wire to the door control. RED WHITE WHITE GREY PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: When wiring the door control to the garage door opener make sure you use the same wires that are connected... to the red and white terminals on the garage door opener. Staple 15 Attach the wire to the garage door opener. Attach the top screw. DRYWALL Drywall Anchor Screw 6AB x 1" Screw 6-32 x 1" GANG BOX 2 Wire the door control to the garage door opener HARDWARE Insulated Staple (Not shown) 2.1 Run ...
...of insulation from the end of the wire near the garage door opener. 7/16" (11 mm) 2.3 Connect the wire to the door control. RED WHITE WHITE GREY PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: When wiring the door control to the garage door opener make sure you use the same wires that are connected... to the red and white terminals on the garage door opener. Staple 15 Attach the wire to the garage door opener. Attach the top screw. DRYWALL Drywall Anchor Screw 6AB x 1" Screw 6-32 x 1" GANG BOX 2 Wire the door control to the garage door opener HARDWARE Insulated Staple (Not shown) 2.1 Run ...
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... INJURY or DEATH from closing , the door will stop and reverse to the full open position, and the garage door opener lights will turn off the sensor LEDs will flash 10 times. The garage door opener will enter sleep mode when the door is NOT connected to the receiving sensor (with the garage door opener light bulb; above floor When installing the...
... INJURY or DEATH from closing , the door will stop and reverse to the full open position, and the garage door opener lights will turn off the sensor LEDs will flash 10 times. The garage door opener will enter sleep mode when the door is NOT connected to the receiving sensor (with the garage door opener light bulb; above floor When installing the...
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... to the already has wires installed for the safety reversing garage door opener. RED WHITE WHITE GREY Insulated Staple (Not shown) 7/16" (11 mm) 19 Wing Nut 1/4" - 20 2 Wire the Safety Reversing Sensors OPTION A INSTALLATION WITHOUT PRE-WIRING PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: If your garage 2.1A Run the wire from both sensors to sensors, see... Attach the sensor brackets to the floor using concrete anchors (not provided). (not provided) IGWnsaairdlalege 1.3C Slide the carriage bolt into the slot on the garage door opener.
... to the already has wires installed for the safety reversing garage door opener. RED WHITE WHITE GREY Insulated Staple (Not shown) 7/16" (11 mm) 19 Wing Nut 1/4" - 20 2 Wire the Safety Reversing Sensors OPTION A INSTALLATION WITHOUT PRE-WIRING PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: If your garage 2.1A Run the wire from both sensors to sensors, see... Attach the sensor brackets to the floor using concrete anchors (not provided). (not provided) IGWnsaairdlalege 1.3C Slide the carriage bolt into the slot on the garage door opener.
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.../black safety sensor wires to the white terminal on the garage door opener. Twist the like-colored wires together. 2.5B Insert the wires connected to the white safety sensor wires to the grey terminal on the garage door opener. Not Provided White Yellow (for example) White/Black Safety... reversing sensor wires Purple (for example) Pre-installed wires 2.4B At the garage door opener, strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from the terminal,...
.../black safety sensor wires to the white terminal on the garage door opener. Twist the like-colored wires together. 2.5B Insert the wires connected to the white safety sensor wires to the grey terminal on the garage door opener. Not Provided White Yellow (for example) White/Black Safety... reversing sensor wires Purple (for example) Pre-installed wires 2.4B At the garage door opener, strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from the terminal,...
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... Power 1 Connect Power To avoid installation difficulties, do not activate the garage door opener at this time. DO NOT run garage door opener at this time. This plug will only fit into a grounded outlet. 1.2A DO NOT run garage door opener at this time. OPTION B PERMANENT WIRING If permanent wiring is NOT ... cable adapter to the 7/8 inch hole. 1.7B Run wires through a terminal block (8550 models manufactured after April 12, 2013 and all 8557 models): 1.1B Remove the motor unit cover screws and set aside. 1.3B Remove the attached green ground terminal. 1.4B Cut black and ...
... Power 1 Connect Power To avoid installation difficulties, do not activate the garage door opener at this time. DO NOT run garage door opener at this time. This plug will only fit into a grounded outlet. 1.2A DO NOT run garage door opener at this time. OPTION B PERMANENT WIRING If permanent wiring is NOT ... cable adapter to the 7/8 inch hole. 1.7B Run wires through a terminal block (8550 models manufactured after April 12, 2013 and all 8557 models): 1.1B Remove the motor unit cover screws and set aside. 1.3B Remove the attached green ground terminal. 1.4B Cut black and ...
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... will display on the opposite side of the door. (invisible light beam) Green LED SENDING SENSOR RECEIVING SENSOR IF THE AMBER LED ON THE SENDING SENSOR IS NOT GLOWING: Make sure there is closing, the door will reverse and the garage door opener lights will flash ten times. When the light... beam is obstructed or misaligned while the door is power to the garage door opener. Amber LED If the receiving sensor is in direct sunlight, switch ...
... will display on the opposite side of the door. (invisible light beam) Green LED SENDING SENSOR RECEIVING SENSOR IF THE AMBER LED ON THE SENDING SENSOR IS NOT GLOWING: Make sure there is closing, the door will reverse and the garage door opener lights will flash ten times. When the light... beam is obstructed or misaligned while the door is power to the garage door opener. Amber LED If the receiving sensor is in direct sunlight, switch ...
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...Button PROGRAMMING BUTTONS The programming buttons are located on programming your new garage door opener use your smartphone to read the QR Code below: To prevent damage to program where the door will stop in the open door provides adequate clearance. The adjustments allow you program the travel. ...To watch a short instructional video on the left side panel of the garage door opener and are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested. Adjustments Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (...
...Button PROGRAMMING BUTTONS The programming buttons are located on programming your new garage door opener use your smartphone to read the QR Code below: To prevent damage to program where the door will stop in the open door provides adequate clearance. The adjustments allow you program the travel. ...To watch a short instructional video on the left side panel of the garage door opener and are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested. Adjustments Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (...
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...and release the DOWN Button. press and release the DOWN Button will begin to flash. The garage door opener lights will flash twice and the UP Button will begin to flash. If the garage door opener lights are flashing 10 times during the steps for Program the Travel, the safety reversing sensors are... are flashing 5 times during the steps for Program the Travel, the programming has timed out. NOTE: The UP and DOWN Buttons can be garage door opener lights will interfere with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on floor. 1.1 Press and hold the 1.2 Press and hold the...
...and release the DOWN Button. press and release the DOWN Button will begin to flash. The garage door opener lights will flash twice and the UP Button will begin to flash. If the garage door opener lights are flashing 10 times during the steps for Program the Travel, the safety reversing sensors are... are flashing 5 times during the steps for Program the Travel, the programming has timed out. NOTE: The UP and DOWN Buttons can be garage door opener lights will interfere with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on floor. 1.1 Press and hold the 1.2 Press and hold the...
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... month. • After ANY adjustments are no more than 6 inches [15 cm] above the floor), call a trained door systems technician. 3 Test the Protector System® 3.1 Open the door. If the garage door opener continues to Adjustment Step 1). The garage door opener will flash 10 times. Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED...
... month. • After ANY adjustments are no more than 6 inches [15 cm] above the floor), call a trained door systems technician. 3 Test the Protector System® 3.1 Open the door. If the garage door opener continues to Adjustment Step 1). The garage door opener will flash 10 times. Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED...
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... flashing before proceeding to persons: • Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance. • Use ONLY LiftMaster part # 485LM for disposal instructions. 1.1 Unplug the garage door opener. 1.2 Open the light lens on battery power or will flash indicating low battery power. The battery status LED will take 24 hours to...
... flashing before proceeding to persons: • Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance. • Use ONLY LiftMaster part # 485LM for disposal instructions. 1.1 Unplug the garage door opener. 1.2 Open the light lens on battery power or will flash indicating low battery power. The battery status LED will take 24 hours to...