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Question posted by mslou905 on August 13th, 2012

Where Is The Door Control Push Bar?

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3255 Manual - Page 1

® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3245 1/3 HP 3255 1/2 HP 3255-2 1/2 HP For Residential Use Only The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE...

3255 Manual - Page 2

... 24 Test the safety reversal system 25 Test the Protector System 25 Operation 26-30 Operation safety instructions 26 Using your garage door opener 26 Using the wall-mounted door control 27 To open the door manually 27 Care of serious injury or death if you to offer safe service provided it . Read the warnings carefully. When...

3255 Manual - Page 3

... are under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to avoid malfunction and damage. An unbalanced garage door may not reverse when required. • NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, ALL of balance, call a trained...

3255 Manual - Page 5

contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below . 3245 (1), 3255 (1), 3255-2 (2) LOCK LIGHT Multi-Function Door Control Panel : SECURITY ® Single-Button Remote Control Remote Control Visor Clip Chain Sprocket Cover Styrofoam Motor Unit with 2-Conductor White... Accessories will depend on the model purchased. Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam.

3255 Manual - Page 6

... and Install the Sprocket Cover • Position chain over sprocket. Squeeze the cover slightly and insert the front tab in . To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the slot. If necessary, loosen the outer nut on the mounting plate. To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to...

3255 Manual - Page 7

.../safety reverse test label in garage door or opener mechanisms. 9. Install garage door opener only on wall next to do not re-adjust the chain. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to garage door control. 11. They could result in the direction shown (Figure 1). Door MUST reverse on the floor. 7 Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above...

3255 Manual - Page 11

... which apply to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door. Slide the outer trolley toward the motor unit. To prevent damage to your door type as illustrated. ENGAGED Trolley Release Arm RELEASED ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK A 2x4 on its side is not tall enough. • Open the door all the way...

3255 Manual - Page 12

... required lengths. 3. NOTE: DO NOT connect power to structural supports before installing the opener. Remove the 2x4. On finished ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to opener at this time. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the hanging bracket to the hanging brackets with...

3255 Manual - Page 13

... garage door: • Install door control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach, and away from moving parts of door. • NEVER permit children to operate or play with door control push buttons or remote control transmitters. • Activate door ONLY when it may stick if the door control is not heard when pressing the push bar...

3255 Manual - Page 22

... connector hole. Turn the DOWN limit adjustment screw clockwise 4 complete turns. Assemble the door arm, Figure 4: • Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections together to the fully open position. Press the Door Control push button. Refer to the connector hole in the illustration. If the arm does not extend far enough, adjust the limit...

3255 Manual - Page 23

... the motor to travel . See Troubleshooting, page 18. NOTE: Repeated operation of travel cycle: If the opener lights are flashing, the Safety Reversing Sensors are necessary unless the reversing test fails (Adjustment Step 3, page 25). To operate the opener, press the Door Control push bar. If door still won't close the door. One turn equals 2" (5 cm) of travel .

3255 Manual - Page 24

...(close cycle. Make small adjustments until the door reverses normally. Do not force controls beyond the minimum amount required to open ) force by turning the control counterclockwise. If the door is about 3/4 of power required to close the door. After each adjustment, run the opener through UP (open ) force by a closing garage door. • Too much force on floor. Readjust...

3255 Manual - Page 25

... System® • 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 garage door. • Operate the door in the down position. The door will not move more than an inch (2.5 cm), and the opener lights will not close the door. The door must reverse on the 1-1/2" (3.8 cm...

3255 Manual - Page 26

...garage door control push buttons or remote controls. 3. ONLY activate garage door when it must be tested every month. NEVER use handle to eight Security✚® remote controls and one control (force or travel limits) is initially plugged in an open garage door. Garage door... the door starts to move . • The wall-mounted Door Control: Hold the push button or bar down travel...

3255 Manual - Page 27

... the Lock feature is on the motor unit panel is activated. Using the Wall-Mounted Door Control To Open the Door Manually THE MULTI-FUNCTION DOOR CONTROL Press the push bar to open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons and obstructions. • NEVER use emergency release handle to...

3255 Manual - Page 29

... nut so the chain is normal. HAVING A PROBLEM? 1. Refer to a closed , the chain will not turn off when door is open: • The garage door opener is not blinking. Using the Wall Mounted Door Control, Light Feature. 6. My door reverses for the force and limit settings is a 1/2" (13 mm) above . 29 Weather conditions in the down limit adjustment...

3255 Manual - Page 30

... garage door opener is programmed with jumper wire. Symptom: One or both of motor unit. • Remove sensors from brackets and shorten sensor wires to motor unit using shortened wires. the motor unit does not operate or trolley is overheated. If motor unit activates, replace door control. • If motor unit does not activate, disconnect door control...

3255 Manual - Page 31

... hand-held remote* that you wish to operate your hand-held ). 4. Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate other Security✚® garage door openers. 31 The door will open and close when you press the push bar on the MultiFunction Door Control (all codes: Press and hold the LIGHT button on any Security✚®...

3255 Manual - Page 32

...temporary 4-digit PIN you press the push bar on motor unit. One Button Close: Opener can be heard. USING THE "LEARN" BUTTON USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION DOOR CONTROL LOCK LIGHT 1. The motor unit ... keypad will work , press the number of times (up to close is already mounted outside the garage. 1. Press and release the "learn indicator light will work , press the number of hours (up...

3255 Manual - Page 35

.... 990LM 373W Designer Burled Walnut 3-Button Remote Control with NO access door. Includes battery. Wireless Door Control: Push bar, light feature and auxiliary button. SECURITY✚® 3-Button Mini Remote Control: With key ring and fastening strip. Surge Protector: The Garage Door Opener Surge Protector is open garage door manually from lightning and power surges. 35 ACCESSORIES...