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How Do You Get The Cover Off To Change Light Bulb

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8550 Manual - Page 1

...✚®2.0 accessories. ■ DO NOT enable the Timer-To-Close feature if you are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door. The Timer -To-Close is ONLY compatible with sectional doors. Belt Drive Garage Door Opener Model 8550 FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY Write down the following information for installation instructions. . www.liftmaster.com The Chamberlain Group...

8550 Manual - Page 3

...product may look different. Emergency release rope and handle H. Sprocket cover and screws K. Safety reversing sensors with the sprocket cover] Installation H2 Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) H3 ... Safety Sensor Brackets (2) O. Header bracket B. Door bracket D. Garage door opener K J. GARAGE DOOR OPENER ASSEMBLY A. Belt L. Door control M. Safety labels and literature H L ...

8550 Manual - Page 4

...of sprocket while garage door opener. operating opener. 1.2 Align the rail and the styrofoam over the garage door opener sprocket and attach with hex screws (H1). . Assembly 1 Attach the rail to the garage door opener NOTE: ONLY use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the garage door opener H1 (3) Hex Screw #8x3/8" (Packed with the sprocket cover) 4 opener sprocket. 1.5 Attach the...

8550 Manual - Page 17

... 17 Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. NOTE: For energy efficiency the garage door opener will not go into the sleep mode until activated. The sleep mode shuts the garage door opener down direction. The garage door opener will enter sleep mode when the door is sequenced with the garage door opener light bulb; Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. If an obstruction breaks the...

8550 Manual - Page 21

... adapter, or change plug in the garage door opener into a grounding type outlet. To avoid installation difficulties, do not activate the garage door opener at this time. DO NOT run garage door opener at this time...): 1.1B Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit. 1.2B Remove the garage door opener cover and set aside. 1.3B Remove the attached green ground ...

8550 Manual - Page 22

... is obstructed or misaligned while the door is closing, the door will reverse and the garage door opener lights will not close if the sensors have not been 2.1 Check to make sure the LEDs in both sensors will glow steadily if they are aligned ...

8550 Manual - Page 23

... with electronic controls to program the travel and cannot be changed. The force is designed with the door's upward travel it will stop . TIP: If anything interferes with 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on the left side panel of the garage door opener and are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested...

8550 Manual - Page 24

...hold the DOWN Button until the desired UP position. Adjustment Button. If the garage door opener lights are flashing 10 times during the steps for Program the Travel, the safety...DOWN Button will begin to flash. * If the garage door opener lights are misaligned or obstructed (refer to flash. The door desired DOWN position door travels to the programmed UP position, the will ...

8550 Manual - Page 25

Repeat the test. If the test continues to fail, call for a trained door systems technician. 25 The door will not move more than an inch (2.5 cm), and the garage door opener lights will not close the door. If the garage door opener closes the door when the safety reversing sensor is obstructed (and the sensors are made, the safety reversal system MUST...

8550 Manual - Page 26

.... 1 Install the battery 1.1 Unplug the garage door opener. 1.2 Open the light lens on the battery. 1.5 Verify the battery wires are seated in the channel and replace the battery cover. 1.6 Plug in the garage door opener. 1.7 Wait for replacement battery. • Do NOT dispose of battery in the garage door opener. NOTE: The garage door opener may explode. The battery will flash...

8550 Manual - Page 27

... operating on during an electrical power outage. A fully charged battery supplies 12V DC to the garage door opener for replacement battery to allow your system to two days of time. The garage door opener lights will recharge within 24 hours. ORANGE LED: The garage door opener has lost power and is in battery backup mode. • A solid orange LED with...

8550 Manual - Page 28

... reverse when required and could result in an open or closed . 5. The door could fall. 9. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 28 NEVER permit children to garage door opener BEFORE making ANY repairs or removing covers. 14. NEVER use handle to door travel. 4. If rope knot becomes untied, you could move unexpectedly. Garage door MUST reverse on contact with an unattended operation...

8550 Manual - Page 29

...remote control, which changes with an added feature; ENERGY CONSERVATION For energy efficiency the garage door opener will enter sleep mode when the door is fully closed and the garage door opener is activated the door will open position, and the opener lights will turn off automatically after interruption, or when the garage door opener is activated. as the light bulb turns off the sensor...

8550 Manual - Page 30

...garage door opener will beep and the lights will light solid). The lights will turn the garage door opener lights on the screen indicating the garage door opener may take up to set to automatically close the door. Door Control USING THE DOOR CONTROL SYNCHRONIZE THE DOOR CONTROL To synchronize the door control to the garage door opener, press the push bar until the garage door opener...

8550 Manual - Page 31

.... Turn the Motion sensor off/on, and turn the entry light feature off /on and set the time interval before door closes. TTC SETTINGS (for garage door opener light to operate the garage door opener. PROGRAM: Add remote controls, MyQ™ devices, an extra remote button to control your garage door CONTRAST: Adjust the contrast of remote controls, MyQ™ devices...

8550 Manual - Page 32

...garage door opener may look different. Keyless Entry: Enter a 4-digit personal identification number (PIN) of the remote control. TO ADD, REPROGRAM, OR CHANGE A REMOTE CONTROL/KEYLESS ENTRY PIN USING THE DOOR... additional remote controls refer to the instructions provided with your remote control. The garage door opener lights will flash (or two clicks will be heard) when the code has been...

8550 Manual - Page 33

... (approximately 6 seconds). If not, wait for the remote control LED to see if the garage door opener light bulb blinks. Check to light solid then slowly press and release the remote control button again. DO NOT press the button after the light bulb blinks. 6 To exit programming mode, press any remote control button except the button that was...

8550 Manual - Page 35

... the receiving sensor (green LED). See page 18 for installation. Close the garage door using the remote control or the door control. Close the garage door using the remote control or the door control. Troubleshooting Diagnostic Chart Your garage door opener is programmed with the and the light(s) will flash installed, connected, or amber LED is NOT lit, check the...

8550 Manual - Page 36

... the sensors apparent reason while temporarily obstructed from your door is set the time properly. 36 My garage door opener light(s) will not show up in the garage. touching the floor 4-4 4 FLASHES 4 FLASHES My door reverses for binding or obstructions. Check for no Obstruction, binding or Manually open : The garage door opener is equipped with a feature that will not turn off...

8550 Manual - Page 38

Repair Parts Garage Door Opener Parts 11 9 4 3 1 12 5 2 10 4 3 7 8 6 38 DESCRIPTION 1 Sprocket and Sprocket Cover with Screws 2 End Panel with labels, battery cover and light socket 3 Light Lens 4 Light Socket 5 Transformer 6 Cover 7 Motor and Travel Module 8 Travel Module 9 End Panel with all labels and light socket 10 Receiver Logic Board 11 Line Cord 12 Filter Board with Screws NOT ...