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3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 1
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®
GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3850
3850-267
For Residential Use Only
Com Details
The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com
patible with
See Page 29 for
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...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 2
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...garage door opener 26
Using the wall-mounted door control 27
Using the remote control 28
Troubleshooting 28
The remote control battery 28
EverCharge® Standby Power System (optional 29
To open the door... Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review
This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated, maintained and tested in strict ...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 3
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... any binding or sticking.
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.
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...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 4
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...it helpful to refer back to your garage door. See page 19 for lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door with the installation of your opener.
Vertical Centerline of Door
Access Door
Wallmounted Door Control
Safety
Gap between floor and bottom of door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm)
Reversing Sensor
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 5
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Hardware for installation is also listed below . Parts may be stuck in two cartons which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below .
Carton Inventory
Your garage door opener is packaged in the foam.
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SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control
Models 3850 (1) 3850-267 (2)
SECURITY✚...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 6
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... of any tools.
• Insert a screwdriver tip into the motor unit.
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 on top of motor unit. • Align rail and styrofoam over...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 7
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... cables, spring assemblies and other hardware MUST be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms.
9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
• within sight of the garage door.
• out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m).
• away from electrocution, disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.
7 READ AND FOLLOW...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 8
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... not reverse when required. Follow the instructions which are under EXTREME tension.
• ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. or you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use the maximum height possible, or refer to page 9 for the...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 10
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10
Header Wall Header Bracket Belt Pulley Bracket
Garage Door
INSTALLATION STEP 3 Attach the Rail to secure. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you'll need help. Use packing material as shown.
• Insert a ring fastener to the Header Bracket
• Position the opener on a temporary support to allow the rail to...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 11
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... garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on the trolley release arm to determine
the correct mounting height
from ceiling.
Header Bracket
Top of Motor Unit
Top of Door
2x4 is completed. To prevent damage to determine the correct mounting height from the floor to the top of the door.
• Using a stepladder as illustrated. INSTALLATION...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 12
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... to provide rigid support. Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to a support with the header bracket if the bracket is centered over the door (or in the structural supports. 4. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to structural supports before installing the opener. Remove foam packaging. Check to the hanging brackets with...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 13
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...° C) and 122° F (50° C). To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door. NEVER permit anyone to operate the same garage door opener, it is connected and properly aligned. For pre-wired installations (as the secondary door control.
1. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from electrocution: • Be sure power is properly adjusted...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 14
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... Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in the fully open position. Then the lights will turn OFF.
• Reverse the procedure to close the lens.
• Use A19, standard neck garage door opener ... ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing the battery or working around the battery compartment.
To prevent damage to the opener: • DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W. ...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 15
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.... To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire:
• Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.
• Garage door installation and wiring MUST be grounded.
• Reinstall the cover. To make it is required by your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. To avoid...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 16
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... (with an amber indicator light) transmits an invisible light beam to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor.
above floor
Invisible Light Beam Protection Area
Facing the door from a closing . The units must be installed inside the garage. Either can be installed on the wall, the brackets must be securely fastened to avoid drilling extra...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 17
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...Garage door track installation (preferred):
• Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of the track.
Wall installation (Figures 2 & 3):
• Place the bracket against the side of each door track, with Concrete Anchors (not provided)
Indicator Light
Sensor Bracket
17
Make sure all door... facing the door. INSTALLING THE BRACKETS
Be sure power to the opener is recommended....
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 29
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... has lost power and is operating off of normal operation during battery mode. Test the installed battery with beep indicates the unit is operating on battery power and that the battery charge is low.
• To test the battery is functioning properly, open and close the garage door.
• Re-connect the motor unit power cord back into the...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 31
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...trolley is normal. My garage door opener beeps: • A solid LED with the door, pull the Emergency Release Rope to troubleshooting. 1. Refer to Installation Step 10: Install The Protector System®....motor unit is activating the door and is operating off when door is open: • The garage door opener is equipped with beep, sounding every 30 seconds, indicates battery is low. • ...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 38
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.... SECURITY✚® 4-Button Remote Control : Includes visor clip. Includes battery. Tells you if your home!
Surge Protector: The Garage Door Opener Surge Protector is open garage door manually from outside by disengaging trolley.
373P
41A5281
Extension Brackets:
(Optional) For safety reversing sensor installation onto the wall or floor.
374LM
377LM
SECURITY✚® Keyless...
3850 Elite Series Manual - Page 40
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... replaced with the instructions regarding installation, operation, and maintenance and testing. Country Club Road
Tucson, Arizona 85706
SERVICE INFORMATION TOLL FREE NUMBER:
1-800-528-9131
LIFTMASTER FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LIFETIME MOTOR AND BELT LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EVERCHARGE® STANDBY POWER BATTERY
The Chamberlain Group, Inc. ("Seller") warrants to...
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