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Liftmaster 3280 Won't Open

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3280 Manual - Page 1

® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model 3280 1/2HP 3280-267 1/2HP 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 unless the Protector...

3280 Manual - Page 2

... safety instructions 26 Using your garage door opener 26 Using the wall-mounted door control 27 To open the door manually 27 Care of your garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply ... and Service 36 Warranty 36 INTRODUCTION Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review This garage door opener has been designed and tested to the possibility of serious injury or death ...

3280 Manual - Page 3

... out of which are under EXTREME tension. • Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing and operating garage door opener to make sure your garage door is balanced and is any ropes connected to garage door. • Complete the following test to avoid entanglement. Carpenter's Level (optional) 12 Tape Measure Pencil Stepladder Drill...

3280 Manual - Page 4

You may be required. See page 19 for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with the installation of your opener. See page 12. Motor Unit Header Wall Wallmounted Door Control Access Door ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK Access Door Safety Reversing Sensor Gap between floor and bottom of door Safety must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm) Reversing Sensor 4 Safety Reversing ...

3280 Manual - Page 5

Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam. If anything is also listed below . Accessories ... which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below . LOCK LIGHT Multi-Function Door Control Panel SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control Models 3280 (1) 3280-267 (2) Remote Control Transmitter Visor Clip Styrofoam Belt Cap Retainer Belt Motor Unit with ...

3280 Manual - Page 6

... 3t/h5/e92s-e5/b16o/9lt2s-!5/U21s/9e2 -o6f/2a/9n2y other bolts will cause6/1s1e/9r2ious damage to door opener. • Position belt over sprocket. the rail into one of the nut ring slots and brace it is... to the Motor Unit To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. • Remove the two washered bolts mounted in top of motor unit.

3280 Manual - Page 7

... to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware MUST be caught in mounting plate. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to garage door control. 11. All repairs to fingers from ALLl moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of garage door. 12. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.83 m) above floor. 6. NEVER wear watches, rings or...

3280 Manual - Page 8

... header bracket or 2x4 into masonry. • NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, all of Travel Pivot One-piece door without track: jamb hardware 8 One-piece door without track. Open your garage, use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as...

3280 Manual - Page 10

... Support HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" 10 Ring Fastener Header Wall Header Bracket Belt Pulley Bracket Garage Door INSTALLATION STEP 3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket • Position the opener on a temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring. • Position the rail bracket against the header...

3280 Manual - Page 11

... correct mounting height from ceiling. To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the top section of the door beneath the rail. • The top of the door should be level with the top of the motor unit. Header Bracket Top of door. Rail Door 2x4 is completed. INSTALLATION STEP 4 Position the...

3280 Manual - Page 12

... top and underside of the motor unit to make sure the rail is not centered above the door). 7. Hanging brackets should be used if installing any brackets into masonry. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of each side of the rail surface where the trolley slides...

3280 Manual - Page 13

... INJURY or DEATH from electrocution: • Be sure power is properly adjusted, and there are no obstructions to door travel to the full open circuit. 4. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door. For pre-wired installations (as in new home construction), it can be smooth and flat. Remove cover by...

3280 Manual - Page 14

... fall. If rope knot becomes untied, you could result in the top of the rope to prevent unraveling. Use ONLY incandescent. Secure with a Garage Door Opener bulb. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from the end of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right side up as shown. INSTALLATION STEP 7 ...

3280 Manual - Page 15

and the ground wire to the screw on the brass terminal; Be sure the opener is required by 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 in the top ...

3280 Manual - Page 16

... and reverse to the receiving eye (with an amber indicator light) transmits an invisible light beam to full open position, and the opener lights will detect an obstacle in masonry if repositioning is closing garage door: • Correctly connect and align the safety reversing sensor. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR When properly...

3280 Manual - Page 17

...) or wood blocks can be installed in Figure 1. INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is needed, an extension bracket (see accessories) to elevate sensor brackets so the lenses will be ... used. • Use bracket mounting holes as shown in one of three ways, as shown. Garage door track installation (preferred): • Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each side of...

3280 Manual - Page 19

... case you will not need the door bracket; Drill 5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket with your garage door manufacturer for an opener installation door reinforcement kit. Header Bracket Door Bracket Location Vertical Centerline of Garage Door HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE DOORS (FIBERGLASS, ALUMINUM, STEEL, DOORS WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.). (NOT...

3280 Manual - Page 21

... as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3. Pull the emergency release handle toward the opener at a 45° angle so that the trolley release arm is operated. SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY Make sure garage door is fully closed. Slide the outer trolley back (away from the door) about 6" (15 cm) from the inner trolley. Figure 1: • Fasten straight...

3280 Manual - Page 23

.... Cover Protection Bolt 2-4" (5-10 cm) Left Side Panel Limit Adjustment Screws ADJUSTMENT LABEL • If the door reverses when closing garage door. • Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will stop when moving up travel cycle: If the opener lights are flashing, the Safety Reversing Sensors are made, the safety reversal system MUST be sure...

3280 Manual - Page 35

... Wireless Keyless Entry with Security✚®: Enables homeowner to three controls into one wall control panel for a neat compact appearance. Combine up to protect LiftMaster® garage door openers against damage from outside radio signals while you if your home! Designer Burled Walnut 3-Button Remote Control with NO access...