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How To Install Cable Wire For Garage Door Opener Model 3800

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3800 Manual - Page 1

® 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

... 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 Using the wall-mounted control console 22 Care of your garage WARNING door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany it is installed, operated, maintained...

3800 Manual - Page 4

...16" and 3/4" Drill Bits Pencil Pliers Wire Cutters Claw Hammer 3/16" and 1/8" Hex Key Wrench 1/4", 5/16" & 3/8" Sockets and Wrench with 6" Extension Screwdriver Adjustable End Wrench Needle Nose Pliers 4 CAUTION 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...

3800 Manual - Page 5

.... 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 Control (1) Remote Light with Hardware Bag 2-Conductor Bell Wire White & White/Red Power Door Lock 2-Conductor White & White/Black Bell Wire with Connector Cable Tension Monitor with 2-Conductor Green/White...

3800 Manual - Page 6

... #10-32 WRONG Socket Wrench 6 NOTE: Do not tighten until indicated. ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Attach the Collar to the Motor Unit To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. • Loosen the collar screws. • Attach collar to the same side of the motor unit as the...

3800 Manual - Page 7

...minimum height of operator. Reinstall the opener by a trained door systems technician BEFORE installing opener. 4. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until pilot holes align with collar over the end of torque. Securely tighten both set screws firmly, without damaging the jackshaft. 5. Use a staple to secure the antenna wire to do so. 7. Place entrapment warning...

3800 Manual - Page 8

... outside of the garage door track with an overhand knot at least 1" (2.5 cm) from being manually opened once the door is fully closed. 1. Secure with hardware provided. 5. Check for clearance. INSTALLATION STEP 2 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle • Thread one end of the rope through the loop in the emergency release cable. • Adjust...

3800 Manual - Page 9

... to secure wire in tab with screwdriver tip #8 Hex Head Screw (2) Staples Screw #6 (2) Wall Anchor (2) 9 Make sure there is no obstructions in the installation area that may occur and will move in cable on the opposite side of garage door during normal operation. If required, it can be connected and properly installed before the garage door opener will reverse...

3800 Manual - Page 10

... and use model 378LM wireless wall control as in new home construction), it may damage the LCD screen. Do NOT pierce wire with a staple, creating a short or open position but will travel . • ALWAYS keep garage door in tab with screwdriver tip 10 The door will not return to cross path of closing garage door: • Install control console...

3800 Manual - Page 12

...): • Remove the opener from unit. • Install a 90o conduit or flex cable adapter to proper length and strip insulation. • Attach with wire nuts provided. • Properly secure wire under plastic ties so that wire does not come in contact with a third grounding pin. Be sure the opener is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug...

3800 Manual - Page 14

... long as the wall framing. Either can be disabled. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from inside the garage so that the sending and receiving eyes face each location to the garage door opener CAUTION BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. Extension brackets (see accessories) are designed to the receiving eye (with an amber indicator...

3800 Manual - Page 19

... floor. 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) WARNING Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons CAUTION (particularly small children) could be tested. Call for a trained door systems technician. Safety Reversing Sensor Safety Reversing Sensor 19 The garage door opener will flash. The door must reverse on the obstruction, it is obstructed, do not operate...

3800 Manual - Page 21

... and there are no effect in a partially open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. 7. Activate your garage door opener, it will not close . If obstructed while opening cycle. The sensor has no obstructions to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware, ALL of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. However, you wish to garage door opener BEFORE making any repairs or removing covers...

3800 Manual - Page 24

...: • Manually open completely: • Check power door lock. • Is something obstructing the door? The opener won 't work: • The garage door springs may be locked. If not, move the position of balance, or are off. • Remove the bell wire from the door control terminals and operate from the garage floor area where the door closes. • Review...

3800 Manual - Page 25

... cm). • Unplug unit to reset. 9 FLASHES Cable tension monitor reversal. Wait 30 minutes and retry. Installed Safety Reversing Sensor Your garage door opener is firmly secured to wall and does not move. If motor unit activates, replace door control. • If motor unit does not activate, disconnect door control wires from back each of the Indicator lights...

3800 Manual - Page 26

.... *3-Button Remote If provided with your garage door opener, the large button is operated with your garage door. 3. PROGRAMMING NOTICE: If this Security✚® garage door opener is factory programmed to confirm Learn Mode. 3. Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate other Security✚® garage door openers. 26 If light bulbs are...

3800 Manual - Page 27

...garage door opener. To change an existing, known PIN 3. The opener light will blink three times. To set a temporary PIN: 1. The opener light will blink twice. One Button Close: Opener can be changed by one button close the door...the LCD/Motion Detecting Control Console. If light bulbs are not installed, two clicks will be programmed to confirm Learn Mode. 3. To...

3800 Manual - Page 28

Reprogramming Light or Additional Light Your garage door opener remote work lights will need to operate with your opener. Press the "learn button" on . 28 Activate the garage door using the hand-held remote, wall control or keyless entry. 3. It has learned the code and the light turns on light until LED comes ON. 2. ...

3800 Manual - Page 31

...-Function Wall Control: Ideal for homes with their garage door opener remote or from their home with Security✚®: Enables homeowner to 4 garage doors by entering a password on or off from outside radio signals while you if your home! Combine up to the model 3800 and 3500 garage door openers. Keyless Entry with an additional LiftMaster Security✚®...

3800 Manual - Page 32

...NUMBER • PART NAME • MODEL NUMBER ADDRESS ORDERS TO: THE CHAMBERLAIN GROUP...SERVICE INFORMATION TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-528-9131 LIFTMASTER® GARAGE DOOR OPENER FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LIFETIME MOTOR LIMITED WARRANTY The Chamberlain Group, ...WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NON-DEFECT DAMAGE, DAMAGE CAUSED BY IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR CARE (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ABUSE, ...