LiftMaster 3800 Support Question
LiftMaster 3800 Support Question
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Question posted by Pologrutos on October 29th, 2011
Help With 3800 Programing
Just installed the unit and tried to set travel limits,but all it does is I hear the unit run inside for a few secondhand then it doesnt do anything else.
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3800 Manual - Page 1
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model 3800
For Residential Sectional Doors With Torsion Assemblies Only
Com Details
The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com
patible with
See Page 13 for
Owner's Manual
■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation...
3800 Manual - Page 2
... battery backup unit (BBU 13 Install The Protector System 14-16
Adjustment
17-20
Program the travel limits 17 Setting the force 18 Test the safety reversal system 19 Test The Protector System 19 Test cable tension monitor 20 Test power door lock 20 To open door manually 20
Operation
21-25
Operation safety instructions 21 Using your garage door opener 21...
3800 Manual - Page 4
...entire travel of door.
Sectional Door
Tools needed
During assembly, installation and adjustment of balance, call for hand tools as shown. 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. CAUTION
To prevent damage to garage door and opener: •...
3800 Manual - Page 5
Carton Inventory
Your garage door opener is missing, carefully check the packing material. If anything is packaged in one carton which contains the motor unit and the parts illustrated below. Note that accessories will depend on the model
purchased. LOCK
LIGHT
LCD Motion Detecting Door Control Console
Remote Control Visor Clip
SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote...
3800 Manual - Page 6
... avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until stop is seated all the way on motor shaft until instructed to do so.
• Loosen the collar screws.
• Attach collar to either the left side installation.
Figure 1
Collar Screw Set Screw
Collar Screw
ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Attach Mounting Bracket to Motor Unit
• Loosely attach slotted...
3800 Manual - Page 7
... of the door.
9. Install garage door opener ONLY on inside of balance. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to 12-14 ft./lbs. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
• within sight of the garage door.
• out of reach of children at the marked locations. Drill through steel plate if needed. 4. NOTE: The motor unit does not...
3800 Manual - Page 9
...installed on the same side of the door as possible.
Attach the cable tension monitor to the drum as the opener. Use insulated staples to motor unit... can be connected and properly installed before the garage door opener will reverse the door when excessive slack is on opposite....
2. NOTE: There must have tension through entire travel. Run bell wire to secure wire in the hardware bag....
3800 Manual - Page 10
... secure wire in sight until the sensor beams are desired to operate the same garage door opener, it is between -20°C (-4°F) and +50°C (+122°F). WARNING
WARNING
INSTALCLATUITOINOSNTEP 5
Install the Control Console
Locate control console within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) and away from...
3800 Manual - Page 12
... 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 the back of the motor unit (according to install the proper outlet.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.
To reduce...
3800 Manual - Page 14
... to clip onto the track of the door as long as the wall framing. The units must be installed inside the garage
14
Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max.
above garage floor. The sending eye (with an amber indicator light) transmits an invisible light beam to the garage door opener
CAUTION BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. Safety Reversing Sensor...
3800 Manual - Page 18
...Figure 3).
If the unit cannot open ) position. Repair door first
• Too much force on the unit (Figure 1).
2. ADJUSTMENT STEP 2
Setting the Force
The force setting button is located on floor. The door must travel to the UP (open and close your door. See page 4, "Preparing your door to open and close your door fully, inspect your garage door." Door MUST reverse on contact...
3800 Manual - Page 19
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or KILLED by a closing garage door. Complete Adjustment Steps 1 and 2 Programming the Limits and Forces. • Repeat the test. • When the door reverses on the 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or 2x4 laid flat), remove the obstruction and run the opener through 3 or 4 complete travel limits) is misaligned or obstructed).
The garage door opener will flash. The door must reverse on striking...
3800 Manual - Page 21
...: Hold the large push button down until completely closed , it must be tested every month. ALL repairs to door travel is turned OFF. Using Your Garage Door Opener
Your LiftMaster Security✚® opener and hand-held remote. See Programming. If closed . After ANY adjustments are under EXTREME tension, MUST be made , the safety reversal system MUST...
3800 Manual - Page 24
... only. If it out of the mounting bracket.
15. Tighten collar (see Assembly Steps 1 and 2) and reprogram limits (see below. Having a Problem? (Continued)
5. The garage door opens and closes by its springs. The door doesn't open the power door lock.
• Use the emergency release handle to operate up and down as it is an intermittent short...
3800 Manual - Page 25
....
Installed Safety Reversing
Sensor
Your garage door opener is properly connected to reset.
9 FLASHES
Cable tension monitor reversal. If sending eye indicator
light glows steadily, attach the receiving eye. • Align sensors, if the indicator lights glow replace the wires for possible door obstructions and remove. • Check that the cable tension monitor is programmed with...
3800 Manual - Page 26
... the receiver of the garage door opener, which provides security against code-theft devices, will be programmed to operate other Security✚® garage door openers.
26 Release the button when the motor unit lights blink. The door will be heard. Press the Prog button on the motor unit. If light bulbs are not installed, two clicks will open and close when...
3800 Manual - Page 27
... the Prog button on motor unit. It has learned the code. LOCK
LIGHT
2.
OR
To set the number of times this temporary PIN will work, press the number of hours this temporary PIN will be heard.
2. Within 30 seconds, enter a four digit personal identification number (PIN) of your garage door opener. It can be closed...
3800 Manual - Page 28
... until LED comes ON.
2. Activate the garage door using the hand-held remote, wall control or keyless entry.
3. Press the "learn button" on .
28 Any additional or replacement remote work light has already been programmed at the factory to be programmed.
1. Reprogramming Light or Additional Light
Your garage door opener remote work lights will need to operate...
3800 Manual - Page 31
...
41A5281 377LM 902LM/903LM
395LM 380LM 975LM
Extension Brackets:
(Optional) For safety reversing sensor installation onto the wall or floor.
373W
Designer Burled Walnut 3-Button Remote Control with Security✚®:
Enables homeowner to the model 3800 and 3500 garage door openers. Remote Work Light:
Enables homeowner to turn on a work light from their car...
3800 Manual - Page 32
...; SERVICE IS ON CALL
OUR LARGE SERVICE ORGANIZATION SPANS AMERICA
INSTALLATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION IS AS NEAR AS YOUR TELEPHONE.
Country Club Road
Tucson, Arizona 85706
SERVICE INFORMATION TOLL FREE NUMBER:
1-800-528-9131
LIFTMASTER® GARAGE DOOR OPENER FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LIFETIME MOTOR LIMITED WARRANTY
The Chamberlain Group, Inc. ("Seller") warrants to comply strictly...
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