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Question posted by marktaleff on February 27th, 2013

Liftmaster 3280 Door Closing Problem

my liftmaster 3280 door won't close unless i keep pushing the button on the wall unit.  Whati is wrong?  How can I fix it?

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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 System&#...
3280 Manual - Page 2

... Using the wall-mounted door control 27 To open the door manually 27 Care of damage to your garage door opener 28 Having a problem 29 Diagnostic chart 30 Programming 31-32 To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control .....31 To erase all codes 31 3-Button remotes 31 To add, reprogram or change a Keyless Entry PIN 32 Repair Parts...
3280 Manual - Page 5

... in the foam. Parts may be stuck in two cartons which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below . Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is also listed 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...
3280 Manual - Page 7

... mounting plate. Attach with the two holes in plain view on wall next to fingers from ALLl moving garage door opener: • ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener. • Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating. All repairs to do so. 8. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above floor. 7. Place entrapment warning label on...
3280 Manual - Page 8

... masonry. • NEVER try to garage door types. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of Garage Door 2x4 Structural Supports Level (optional) Installation procedures vary according to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, all of the door. Extend the line onto the header wall above the high point for one...
3280 Manual - Page 13

... to motor unit. Connect bell wire to the quick-connect terminals as in a prominent location on cover. If a click is connected and properly aligned. Use tacks or staples to permanently attach entrapment warning label to the full open circuit. 4. The trolley will travel . • ALWAYS keep garage door in tab with door control push buttons or remote...
3280 Manual - Page 14

...To prevent damage to pull door open or closed. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could fall. If rope knot becomes untied, you could result in an open position. Then the lights ... use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with a match or lighter to vibration, replace with a Garage Door Opener bulb. INSTALLATION STEP 7...
3280 Manual - Page 16

... necessary to mount the units on the left or right of the door as long as the wall framing. This required safety device MUST NOT be disabled. • Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is closing. The invisible light beam path must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will stop and reverse...
3280 Manual - Page 21

... rigidity. Find two pairs of holes that line up and join sections. Trolley will re-engage automatically when opener is fully closed. SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY Make sure garage door is operated. Pull the emergency release handle toward the opener at a 45° angle so that line up and join with cut end down as shown in...
3280 Manual - Page 22

...the Door Control push button. ALL ONE-PIECE DOORS 1. One full turn equals 2" (5 cm) of trolley travel. • Closed door adjustment: decrease DOWN travel . 3. If the arm does not extend far enough, adjust the limit further. Door Arm Door Arm Connector Hole Emergency Release Handle Closed Door Inner Trolley Outer Trolley Correct Angle Door Arm Open Door Door with...
3280 Manual - Page 23

...opener reverses in Adjustment Step 2. • If the door does not close ) force. HOW AND WHEN TO ADJUST THE LIMITS • If the door does not open and close the door. To operate the opener, press the Door Control push...If the door reverses when closing garage door. • Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel cycle. • Does the door open completely but opens at least 5 ...
3280 Manual - Page 24

...counterclockwise. After each adjustment, run the opener through a complete cycle. • If the door reverses during the down direction and stops in the up direction. Make small adjustments until the door completes a close ) force by a closing garage door. • Too much force on garage door will reverse. Weather conditions can affect the door movement, so occasional adjustment may be...
3280 Manual - Page 25

... TEST • With the door fully open the door. • Place the opener carton in the path of the door. • Press the remote control push button to close from a remote if the indicator light in the down direction. Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be tested. The garage door opener will flash. Safety Reversing Sensor...
3280 Manual - Page 26

... becomes untied, you wish to move . • The wall-mounted Door Control: Hold the push button or bar down until completely closed . Safety reversal system MUST be turned off as follows: With the opener lights off , then on the Motion Detecting Control Console is activated. ALWAYS KEEP GARAGE DOOR PROPERLY BALANCED (see page 3). The sensor has no obstructions...
3280 Manual - Page 27

... use handle to pull door open the door with the large button, close it on and then activate the opener, the light will open or close the door. Light feature LOCK LIGHT Push Button Lock Button Light Button Press the Light button to turn off whenever the "learn" button on the door control. 3. To activate, press and hold the Lock button on the motor unit panel is reset...
3280 Manual - Page 29

... (Amber Indicator Light) "Learn" Button LED or Diagnostic LED Receiving Eye Safety Reversing Sensor (Green Indicator Light) 6. Refer to force or travel limits. My door will not close and the light bulbs blink on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will still not activate your...
3280 Manual - Page 31

... light will be heard. 1. Continue holding the remote button, press and hold the "learn " button on the motor unit. If light bulbs are held remote* that you press the large push button. All previous codes are not installed, two clicks will open and close when you wish to operate your garage door. 3. The owner of the copyright in the...
3280 Manual - Page 32

... will glow steadily for the present PIN, then press and hold buttons 1 and 9 for 10 seconds. If light bulbs are not installed, two clicks will be closed by pressing the four buttons for your garage door opener. The opener light will blink three times. The motor unit lights will blink once when the temporary PIN has been learned...
3280 Manual - Page 35

... Multi-Function Wall Control: Ideal for homes with NO access door. Tells you are away from outside radio signals while you if your home! Designer Burled Walnut 3-Button Remote Control with an additional LiftMaster Security✚® remote. 378LM Wireless Door Control: Push bar, light feature and auxiliary button. Enables homeowner to operate garage door opener from home and...
3280 Manual - Page 36

...SERVICE INFORMATION TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-528-2817 LIFTMASTER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LIFETIME MOTOR AND BELT ...UNIT, REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES AND LIGHT BULBS OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ALSO DOES NOT COVER ANY PROBLEMS...PROBLEMS WITH, OR RELATING TO, THE GARAGE DOOR OR GARAGE DOOR HARDWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DOOR SPRINGS, DOOR ROLLERS, DOOR...

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