LiftMaster 8550 Support Question
LiftMaster 8550 Support Question
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Question posted by kammerers on April 9th, 2015
Where Is The Motion Detector Located?
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on April 11th, 2015 4:21 AM
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Refer to page 37 here http://www.manualslib.com/manual/442900/Liftmaster-8550.html?page=37#manual for sensors location.
Related LiftMaster 8550 Manual Pages
8550 Manual - Page 1
... model number label is located on the left side panel of your garage door opener. ■ This garage door opener is to be used ONLY with MyQ™ and Security✚®2.0
accessories. ■ DO NOT enable the Timer-To-Close feature if you are installing the garage door
opener on a one -piece door.
Belt Drive Garage Door Opener Model 8550
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY...
8550 Manual - Page 2
... tension.
• Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installation and operating garage door opener to avoid entanglement.
5/32 3/16
5/16
12
To prevent damage to garage door and opener:
• ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the opener.
• ONLY operate garage door opener at 120 V, 60 Hz to the possibility of serious injury or...
8550 Manual - Page 3
The images throughout this manuals are for these accessories will vary depending on your garage door opener. Pulley and bracket
C. Garage door opener
K
J. Depending on the garage door opener model purchased. Straight door arm A
B
CF G
D E
F. Trolley G. White and red/white wire
The Protector System®
N. Overview/Carton Inventory
NOTE: Accessories will be included with...
8550 Manual - Page 4
...
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 previously removed
bolts.
1.4 Position the belt around the garage door
To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use the bolts removed from the
garage door opener. Place the garage door
opener on the packing material to...
8550 Manual - Page 6
... ALL moving parts of garage door. 12. NOTE: If you are installing the garage door opener on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. Install garage door opener only on a one -piece or swinging
garage doors. ALL repairs to -Close functionality if operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. 6 Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or...
8550 Manual - Page 7
... header bracket location
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
• Header bracket MUST be enabled ONLY when operating a sectional door. You can attach it to the ceiling when clearance is in your door to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware, ALL of which are installing the garage door opener on...
8550 Manual - Page 9
... until instructed. H11 H5
HARDWARE
H5
Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4"
H11
Ring Fastener
4 Position the garage door opener
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.
4.1 Remove the packing material and lift the
garage door opener onto a ladder.
NOTE: Use the packing material as a protective base for setting the distance between...
8550 Manual - Page 10
...
hardware (not provided). Measure the distance from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to the structural supports before installing the garage door opener.
5.2 Make sure the garage door opener is
aligned with the bolts (H2), lock
door. header bracket.
(not provided)
H2
H9 H8
10 For ALL installations the garage door opener MUST be connected to the
5.6 Remove the 2x4 and...
8550 Manual - Page 13
.... H8 H9
H2
NOTE: If the holes do not line up, reverse the 9.5 Pull the emergency release handle
straight door arm. Select two aligned holes (as
toward the garage door opener until the
far apart as possible) and attach using the clevis pin (H6).
H11
H6
HARDWARE H2 (2)
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
H8 (2)
Nut...
8550 Manual - Page 14
....
7/16" (11 mm)
PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: Choose
Wall
any other Security+®2.0 door controls.
• Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at a minimum height of 5 feet Install the door control within sight of the door at the garage door opener in sight until completely closed. NEVER permit anyone to cross path of...
8550 Manual - Page 15
...) (not applicable for the top screw.
1.8 Position the bottom hole of the wire near the garage door opener.
7/16" (11 mm)
H15
GANG BOX
2.3 Connect the wire to the wall and ceiling ...and mark the top hole.
1.7 Remove the door control from the door control to the door control.
15 DRYWALL
H16 H14
2 Wire the door control to the garage door opener
HARDWARE
H17 (10)
Insulated Staple
2.1 Run ...
8550 Manual - Page 17
... bulb; above floor
Invisible Light Beam Protection Area
17
Safety Reversing Sensor 6" (15 cm) max. NOTE: For energy efficiency the garage door opener will enter sleep mode when the door is closing garage door: • Correctly connect and align the safety
reversing sensor. When installing the safety reversing sensors check the following: • Sensors are installed...
8550 Manual - Page 19
... sensor brackets to the floor
using concrete anchors (not provided).
(not provided)
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1.3C Slide the carriage bolt (H12) into the white terminal on the garage door opener.
The lens on the following page.
2.1A Run the wire from both sensors should point toward each set of both
sensor brackets so they will...
8550 Manual - Page 23
... will stop . PROGRAMMING BUTTONS
The programming buttons are located on floor. UP (Open)
DOWN (Close)
PROGRAMMING BUTTONS
UP Button
Adjustment Button
DOWN Button
23
The force is designed 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...
8550 Manual - Page 30
... feature will automatically turn on the garage door opener lights when motion is a problem with sectional doors. The lights will turn on when someone enters through the screen using the garage door opener light as a work if the garage door opener is in good working condition. The lights will come on the screen indicating the garage door opener may take up to 99 minutes...
8550 Manual - Page 31
... screen and the navigation buttons. LANGUAGE: Select a language.
PROGRAM: Add remote controls, MyQ™ devices, an extra remote button to operate the garage door opener. opener lights, or a keyless entry.
Turn the Motion sensor off/on, and turn the entry light feature off .
Refer to the descriptions below "MENU" to view the Settings menu.
NOTE...
8550 Manual - Page 32
... continue. press to program from the program menu. TO REMOTE
4 Remote Control:
Press the button on the garage door opener. Repeat the steps above for programming additional remote controls or keyless entry devices. Learn LED
Yellow
2 Locate the Program Button on the side of your remote control. If programming is unsuccessful, program the remote...
8550 Manual - Page 35
...) by ensuring the LED is hanging or mounted on the garage door opener flash the diagnostic codes. The garage door opener clicks but no Bad logic board movement
Replace the logic board.
1-5
1 FLASH 5 FLASHES
The opener runs approximately 6-8" Communication error to Disconnect all power, remove cover, and locate the travel module
for a disconnected or cut
sensor LED is...
8550 Manual - Page 36
...door is open and close the door. Excessive vibration on the door conrol blink: If you have been obstructed or when the motion sensor on the door control detects movement in the diagnostic codes:
My garage door opener... or after
sticking door
touching the floor
4-5
4 FLASHES 5 FLASHES The opener runs
Communication error to Disconnect all power, remove cover, and locate the travel , refer ...
8550 Manual - Page 39
...Remote Controls: Works with LiftMaster® garage door openers manufactured since 1993.
SECURITY+®2.0 3-Button Remote Control: Compatible with any LiftMaster® Garage Door opener manufactured since 1993. SECURITY+®2.0 Motion Detecting Control Panel: Multi-function door control with motion sensor that automatically turns opener lights on for extra security. includes...
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