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...Garage Door Opener Model 8587 - 3/4 hp FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System® is connected and properly aligned. ■ Periodic checks of the garage door opener... door. (*Not available on all models) 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 your garage door opener. ■ This garage door opener ...
...Garage Door Opener Model 8587 - 3/4 hp FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System® is connected and properly aligned. ■ Periodic checks of the garage door opener... door. (*Not available on all models) 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 your garage door opener. ■ This garage door opener ...
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... pages, they will alert you to avoid malfunction and damage. 1/2 5/8 1/4 7/16 9/16 7/16 2 If your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany it. Check the seal on the following pages, it will alert...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 the ...
... pages, they will alert you to avoid malfunction and damage. 1/2 5/8 1/4 7/16 9/16 7/16 2 If your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany it. Check the seal on the following pages, it will alert...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 the ...
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... accessories may look different. Safety reversing sensors with your product may be attached to the accessory and are not included in the top of the garage door opener] Installation Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) Lag Screw 5/16"-9 x 1-5/8" (2) Lag Screw 5/16"-18 x 1-5/8" (2) Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" (1) Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1-1/4" (1) Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1" (1) Nut 5/16"-18 (4) Lock...
... accessories may look different. Safety reversing sensors with your product may be attached to the accessory and are not included in the top of the garage door opener] Installation Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) Lag Screw 5/16"-9 x 1-5/8" (2) Lag Screw 5/16"-18 x 1-5/8" (2) Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" (1) Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1-1/4" (1) Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1" (1) Nut 5/16"-18 (4) Lock...
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...Chain Spreader Sprocket 8-Tooth Sprocket Motor Unit Mounting Plate Motor Unit Mounting Plate 4 Cut the tape from the top of the opener. Place the garage door opener on the packing material to prevent scratching. 1.1 Remove bolt and lock nut from the rail, chain, and styrofoam. 1.3 ... chain around the selected groove in the top of the garage door opener. 1.2 Align the rail and the styrofoam over the sprocket. HARDWARE Washered Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2" (Mounted in the garage door opener) Lock Nut (Mounted in the garage door opener) NOTE: ONLY use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in ...
...Chain Spreader Sprocket 8-Tooth Sprocket Motor Unit Mounting Plate Motor Unit Mounting Plate 4 Cut the tape from the top of the opener. Place the garage door opener on the packing material to prevent scratching. 1.1 Remove bolt and lock nut from the rail, chain, and styrofoam. 1.3 ... chain around the selected groove in the top of the garage door opener. 1.2 Align the rail and the styrofoam over the sprocket. HARDWARE Washered Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2" (Mounted in the garage door opener) Lock Nut (Mounted in the garage door opener) NOTE: ONLY use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in ...
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Slack in the chain is normal when the door is necessary. No readjustment is closed. NOTE: Sprocket noise can result if the chain is a 1/2 inch above the base of the rail at the midpoint of sprocket while operating opener. • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating.... Screw #8-32x3/8" Washerd Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2" 1/2" 5 Assembly 2 Attach the Chassis Support Bracket To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to finger from moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of the rail. 3.3 Re-tighten the inner nut. Do not overtighten. 2.3 Attach the bracket to disconnect the...
Slack in the chain is normal when the door is necessary. No readjustment is closed. NOTE: Sprocket noise can result if the chain is a 1/2 inch above the base of the rail at the midpoint of sprocket while operating opener. • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating.... Screw #8-32x3/8" Washerd Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2" 1/2" 5 Assembly 2 Attach the Chassis Support Bracket To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to finger from moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of the rail. 3.3 Re-tighten the inner nut. Do not overtighten. 2.3 Attach the bracket to disconnect the...
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... repairs to -Close functionality if operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. 6 Place entrapment warning label on contact with vehicles to avoid entanglement. 5. Door MUST reverse on wall next to do so. 8. To be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms. 9. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above the floor and avoiding...
... repairs to -Close functionality if operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. 6 Place entrapment warning label on contact with vehicles to avoid entanglement. 5. Door MUST reverse on wall next to do so. 8. To be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms. 9. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above the floor and avoiding...
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.... 1.3 Open your door to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, ALL of which are installing the garage door opener on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might NOT reverse when required. An unbalanced garage door might NOT...door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. 1.1 Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of the door center only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the way; If you can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet (1.22 m) of the left or right of the garage door...
.... 1.3 Open your door to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, ALL of which are installing the garage door opener on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might NOT reverse when required. An unbalanced garage door might NOT...door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. 1.1 Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of the door center only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the way; If you can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet (1.22 m) of the left or right of the garage door...
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... the rail. Ring Fastener 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: Use the packing material as a protective base for setting the distance between...
... the rail. Ring Fastener 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: Use the packing material as a protective base for setting the distance between...
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... Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8", Lock Washer 5/16", Nut 5/16"-18 10 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 bracket to a support with 5/16"-18x1-7/8" lag screws (...brackets into masonry. HARDWARE Lock Washer 5/16" Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8" Nut 5/16"-18 Hanging your garage door opener will vary depending on your garage. This bracket and fastening hardware are shown. NOTE: DO NOT connect power to provide rigid support. Two ...
... Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8", Lock Washer 5/16", Nut 5/16"-18 10 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 bracket to a support with 5/16"-18x1-7/8" lag screws (...brackets into masonry. HARDWARE Lock Washer 5/16" Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8" Nut 5/16"-18 Hanging your garage door opener will vary depending on your garage. This bracket and fastening hardware are shown. NOTE: DO NOT connect power to provide rigid support. Two ...
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.... trolley using the bolts, nuts and lock washers. trolley will re-engage automatically when the garage door opener is horizontal. Disconnect the trolley by 9.2 Attach the straight door arm to the outer pulling the emergency release handle. Select two aligned holes (as far apart as ..." - 18 x 7/8" NOTE: If the holes do not line up, reverse the 9.5 Pull the emergency release handle straight door arm. 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" x 1" 9.3 Attach...
.... trolley using the bolts, nuts and lock washers. trolley will re-engage automatically when the garage door opener is horizontal. Disconnect the trolley by 9.2 Attach the straight door arm to the outer pulling the emergency release handle. Select two aligned holes (as far apart as ..." - 18 x 7/8" NOTE: If the holes do not line up, reverse the 9.5 Pull the emergency release handle straight door arm. 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" x 1" 9.3 Attach...
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... the gang box. 1.1 Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of the wire and separate the wires. closing garage door: and third party products are connected at the garage door opener in a later step. 1.4 Install the bottom screw, allowing 1/8 inch (3 mm) to protrude from 1.2 Connect one wire to ...drywall anchors. DRYWALL Drywall Anchor Screw 6AB x 1" GANG BOX Screw 6-32 x 1" 14 NOTE: Older LiftMaster door controls To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from ALL moving parts of the door the illustrations. on the back of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach, and away from...
... the gang box. 1.1 Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of the wire and separate the wires. closing garage door: and third party products are connected at the garage door opener in a later step. 1.4 Install the bottom screw, allowing 1/8 inch (3 mm) to protrude from 1.2 Connect one wire to ...drywall anchors. DRYWALL Drywall Anchor Screw 6AB x 1" GANG BOX Screw 6-32 x 1" 14 NOTE: Older LiftMaster door controls To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from ALL moving parts of the door the illustrations. on the back of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach, and away from...
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... staples (not applicable for the top screw. 1.8 Position the bottom hole of the wire near the garage door opener. 7/16" (11 mm) 2.3 Connect the wire to the red and white terminals on the garage door opener. Attach the wire to the wall and ceiling with the staple as this may cause a short or...push in the tab with screwdriver tip. 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 garage door opener. Staple 15 Attach the top screw. To insert or release wires from the end of the...
... staples (not applicable for the top screw. 1.8 Position the bottom hole of the wire near the garage door opener. 7/16" (11 mm) 2.3 Connect the wire to the red and white terminals on the garage door opener. Attach the wire to the wall and ceiling with the staple as this may cause a short or...push in the tab with screwdriver tip. 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 garage door opener. Staple 15 Attach the top screw. To insert or release wires from the end of the...
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... the lenses aligned and the receiving sensor lens does not receive direct sunlight. • Sensors are facing each other with the garage door opener light bulb; Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. Install the Protector System® Introduction Be sure power is NOT ...Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. NOTE: For energy efficiency the garage door opener will not go into the sleep mode until activated. The garage door opener will enter sleep mode when the door is closing garage door: • Correctly connect and align the safety reversing sensor. When installing the...
... the lenses aligned and the receiving sensor lens does not receive direct sunlight. • Sensors are facing each other with the garage door opener light bulb; Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. Install the Protector System® Introduction Be sure power is NOT ...Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. NOTE: For energy efficiency the garage door opener will not go into the sleep mode until activated. The garage door opener will enter sleep mode when the door is closing garage door: • Correctly connect and align the safety reversing sensor. When installing the...
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...with the wing nut. Separate the wires. Twist the white/black wires together. 2.3A Insert the white wires into the grey terminal on the garage door opener. Carriage Bolt 1/4" - 20 x 1/2" 1.4C Insert the bolt through the hole in the tab with the staples. the wall and ceiling ... distance from each other. Twist the white wires together. Attach the wire to the already has wires installed for the safety reversing garage door opener. Install the Protector System® 1 Install the Safety Reversing Sensors OPTION C FLOOR INSTALLATION Use an extension bracket or wood block ...
...with the wing nut. Separate the wires. Twist the white/black wires together. 2.3A Insert the white wires into the grey terminal on the garage door opener. Carriage Bolt 1/4" - 20 x 1/2" 1.4C Insert the bolt through the hole in the tab with the staples. the wall and ceiling ... distance from each other. Twist the white wires together. Attach the wire to the already has wires installed for the safety reversing garage door opener. Install the Protector System® 1 Install the Safety Reversing Sensors OPTION C FLOOR INSTALLATION Use an extension bracket or wood block ...
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... sensor wires with a screwdriver tip. 20 Make sure that are connected to the white/black safety sensor wires to the white terminal on the garage door opener. Yellow Yellow (for example) Purple (for example) Purple RED WHITE WHITE GREY 7/16" (11 mm) To insert or remove the wires ...wires connected to the white safety sensor wires to the grey terminal on the garage door opener. Insert the wires that you choose the same color pre-installed wires for example) Pre-installed wires 2.4B At the garage door opener, strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from the terminal, push in...
... sensor wires with a screwdriver tip. 20 Make sure that are connected to the white/black safety sensor wires to the white terminal on the garage door opener. Yellow Yellow (for example) Purple (for example) Purple RED WHITE WHITE GREY 7/16" (11 mm) To insert or remove the wires ...wires connected to the white safety sensor wires to the grey terminal on the garage door opener. Insert the wires that you choose the same color pre-installed wires for example) Pre-installed wires 2.4B At the garage door opener, strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from the terminal, push in...
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... will only fit into your local code, refer to make a permanent connection through the 7/8 inch hole in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet. 1.2A DO NOT run garage door opener at this time. To make it fit outlet. and the ground wire to install the proper outlet. THERE ARE ...TWO OPTIONS FOR CONNECTING POWER: OPTION A TYPICAL WIRING 1.1A Plug in the top of electric shock, your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with ALL local electrical and building codes. • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug...
... will only fit into your local code, refer to make a permanent connection through the 7/8 inch hole in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet. 1.2A DO NOT run garage door opener at this time. To make it fit outlet. and the ground wire to install the proper outlet. THERE ARE ...TWO OPTIONS FOR CONNECTING POWER: OPTION A TYPICAL WIRING 1.1A Plug in the top of electric shock, your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with ALL local electrical and building codes. • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug...
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...sure the sensor has been wired correctly: white wires to white terminal and white/black wires to the garage door opener. RED WHITE WHITE GREY 3 Ensure the Door Control is wired correctly If the door control has been installed and wired correctly a message will not close if the sensors have not been ... THE AMBER LED ON THE SENDING SENSOR IS NOT GLOWING: Make sure there is on the screen. 22 If the door is closing, the door will reverse and the garage door opener lights will glow steadily if they are aligned and wired correctly. Make sure the sensor wire is not shorted/broken....
...sure the sensor has been wired correctly: white wires to white terminal and white/black wires to the garage door opener. RED WHITE WHITE GREY 3 Ensure the Door Control is wired correctly If the door control has been installed and wired correctly a message will not close if the sensors have not been ... THE AMBER LED ON THE SENDING SENSOR IS NOT GLOWING: Make sure there is on the screen. 22 If the door is closing, the door will reverse and the garage door opener lights will glow steadily if they are aligned and wired correctly. Make sure the sensor wire is not shorted/broken....
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... the travel. If anything interferes with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on the left side panel of the garage door opener and are located on floor. The force is designed with proper operation of safety reversal system. • After ANY adjustments are made... of force required to vehicles, be sure fully open and close (DOWN) position. To watch a short instructional video on programming your new garage door opener use your smartphone to read the QR Code below: To prevent damage to open door provides adequate clearance. Adjustments Without a properly installed ...
... the travel. If anything interferes with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on the left side panel of the garage door opener and are located on floor. The force is designed with proper operation of safety reversal system. • After ANY adjustments are made... of force required to vehicles, be sure fully open and close (DOWN) position. To watch a short instructional video on programming your new garage door opener use your smartphone to read the QR Code below: To prevent damage to open door provides adequate clearance. Adjustments Without a properly installed ...
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...5 times during the steps for Program the Travel, the safety reversing sensors are misaligned or obstructed (refer to page 22). The garage door opener lights will flash twice and the UP Button will begin to flash. Adjustment Button. press and release the DOWN Button will travel ...the Travel, the programming has timed out. Programming is complete. The the UP Button begins to NOTE: The UP and DOWN Buttons can be garage door opener lights will flash twice and flash and/or a beep is in the 1.6 Press and release the UP Button. Adjustments 1 Program the Travel...
...5 times during the steps for Program the Travel, the safety reversing sensors are misaligned or obstructed (refer to page 22). The garage door opener lights will flash twice and the UP Button will begin to flash. Adjustment Button. press and release the DOWN Button will travel ...the Travel, the programming has timed out. Programming is complete. The the UP Button begins to NOTE: The UP and DOWN Buttons can be garage door opener lights will flash twice and flash and/or a beep is in the 1.6 Press and release the UP Button. Adjustments 1 Program the Travel...
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... system MUST be tested. Place the garage door opener carton in either safety reversing sensor is misaligned or obstructed). The door will not move more than an inch (2.5 cm), and the garage door opener lights will not close the door 3 or 4 times to Adjustment Step 1). The garage door opener will flash 10 times. If the garage door opener continues to the fact that the...
... system MUST be tested. Place the garage door opener carton in either safety reversing sensor is misaligned or obstructed). The door will not move more than an inch (2.5 cm), and the garage door opener lights will not close the door 3 or 4 times to Adjustment Step 1). The garage door opener will flash 10 times. If the garage door opener continues to the fact that the...