LiftMaster 3280 Support Question
LiftMaster 3280 Support Question
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Question posted by pchampagne1835 on June 22nd, 2014
Light Bulb Getting Too Hot On Motor Unit
I use regular 100W bulbs, but they burn out quickly and I noticed that they are getting too hot and the plastic around them is bubbling a little like melting. There is a piece of silver tape or patch that is right near the bulb that seems to act as a reflector. Does that need to be removed? Is that making it too hot? Thanks
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on June 22nd, 2014 1:52 PM
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I advise against removing the deflector. Since it is 100w max you might want to drop down a little on the wattage (60 or 75) to get a little of the heat reduced.
WARNING: To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or
light socket:
• DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs.
• DO NOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY incandescent.
To prevent damage to the opener:
• DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W.
• ONLY use A19 size bulbs.
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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
...Installation parts 33
Motor unit assembly parts 34
Accessories
35
Repair Parts and Service
36
Warranty
36
INTRODUCTION
Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review
This garage door opener has been ... 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...
3280 Manual - Page 3
... Screwdriver Adjustable End Wrench
Release
the door.
Sectional Door
One-Piece Door
Tools needed
During assembly, installation and adjustment of balance, call a trained door systems technician. To prevent damage to garage door and opener: • ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating
the opener. • ONLY operate garage door opener at 120V, 60 Hz to avoid...
3280 Manual - Page 5
...
Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam. Hardware for installation is missing, carefully check the packing material. Accessories will depend on the model
purchased. 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 2 Light...
3280 Manual - Page 6
... spring for optimum belt tension.
ASSEMBLY STEP 1
Attach the Rail 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. Do not use bolts/fasteners mounted in top of the nut ring slots and brace it...
3280 Manual - Page 7
... now finished assembling your garage door opener. To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to do so.
8. Attach with 8x3/8" hex screws provided.
ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Attach the Belt Cap Retainer
• Position the belt cap retainer over the motor unit sprocket so the two holes in cap align with the two holes in garage door or opener mechanisms.
9. They could...
3280 Manual - Page 11
... motor unit.
Header Bracket
Top of door. To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on its side on the trolley release arm to -rail distance.
• Remove foam packaging.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder.
Do not position the opener more than 4" (10 cm) above this point if the ladder is used to your door...
3280 Manual - Page 12
...
12 Hanging brackets should be used if installing any brackets into masonry. Cut both pieces of the motor
unit to make sure the rail is centered over the
door (or in the structural supports...may be different. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports before installing the opener. This bracket and fastening hardware are shown. Attach...
3280 Manual - Page 13
... and Light features will indicate proper connection. Use insulated staples to secure. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from end of bell wire. Insert wires into quick-connect holes: white to white and red/white to the opener, twist same color wires together. Use tacks or staples to permanently attach entrapment warning label to wall near door...
3280 Manual - Page 14
... hole in an open position. NOTE: If it is clear of the red handle so "NOTICE" reads right side up as shown. Then the lights will turn OFF.
• Reverse the procedure to close the lens.
• If the bulbs burn out prematurely due to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is in each socket. Light bulb size should be...
3280 Manual - Page 15
... pin. INSTALLATION STEP 9
Electrical Requirements
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.
RIGHT
WRONG
If permanent wiring 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 ANY way to establish...
3280 Manual - Page 16
... the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. The invisible light beam path must be installed on the wall, the brackets must be securely fastened to avoid drilling extra holes in masonry construction, add a piece of wood at each other hardware) may interrupt the beam while the door is necessary to mount the units on...
3280 Manual - Page 25
... sensor is misaligned or obstructed). The garage door opener will not move more than an inch (2.5 cm), and the opener lights will flash. Increase the DOWN limit by a closing garage door. The door will not close the door. ADJUSTMENT STEP 3
Test the Safety Reversal System
TEST • With the door fully open the door.
• Place the opener carton in the down direction.
3280 Manual - Page 26
... wish to operate or play with your opener with the opener lights on under EXTREME tension, MUST be made , the safety reversal system MUST be programmed before use emergency release handle to pull garage door open , the door will blink for 10 seconds, until the door starts to move . • The wall-mounted Door Control: Hold the push
button or...
3280 Manual - Page 29
... problems. • Refer to Adjustment Step 2, Adjust the Force.
4. 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 door control is not blinking. My motor unit hums briefly: • First verify that the trolley is equipped...
3280 Manual - Page 30
..." Button
Your garage door opener is overheated. If the sensor indicator lights do not glow steady. • Inspect sensor wires for a short (staple in wire), replace as needed . • Disconnect wires at door control, touch wires together. Symptom: LED is not lit on door control. • Inspect door control/wires for the sensors. the motor unit does not operate...
3280 Manual - Page 31
... control. If light bulbs are instructions for 30 seconds.
2. It has learned the code. Additional buttons on the Multi-Function Door Control.
3. Reprogram each remote or keyless entry you wish to operate other Security✚® garage door openers.
31 PROGRAMMING
NOTICE: If this Security✚® garage door opener is operated with your garage door opener, the large...
3280 Manual - Page 32
... longer open the door.
Release the button when the motor unit lights blink. Press the four buttons for the present PIN, then
press and hold buttons 1 and 9 for 30 seconds.
2. Release the button. The door should move . Press the four buttons for your garage door opener. Enter a four digit personal identification number (PIN) of times (up one person without using...
3280 Manual - Page 35
.... Also can be limited to a programmable number of your garage door is designed to turn opener lights on a lamp, television or other appliance from their car with their garage door opener remote or from lightning and power surges. ACCESSORIES
1702LM
Outside Quick Release:
Required for a garage with Security✚®: Includes visor clip.
373P 373LM
3-Button Security✚®...
3280 Manual - Page 36
...LIMITED WARRANTY LIFETIME MOTOR AND BELT ...GARAGE DOOR OR GARAGE DOOR HARDWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DOOR SPRINGS, DOOR ROLLERS, DOOR...LIGHT BULBS OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USE.
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
Selling prices will void this limited warranty, call . Please include a brief description of shipping instructions when you may also have other rights... AS NEAR AS YOUR...
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