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Question posted by jbernhang on March 1st, 2014

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Erroe 11 Door Does Not Close. Lights Flash. have To Hold Unit Activator To Close. It Opens Fine

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8550 Manual - Page 1

...: ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation. ■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System® 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. .

8550 Manual - Page 2

.... • 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 check for binding or sticking. Release...

8550 Manual - Page 3

... and your garage door opener. Header bracket B. Door bracket D. Emergency release rope and handle H. Door control M. Sprocket cover and screws K. Belt L. The images throughout this manuals are not included in this manual. Rail I 3 MyQ™ AND SECURITY✚®2.0 ACCESSORIES 880LM Smart Control Panel® 895MAX Remote Control 829LM Garage Door Monitor Hardware...

8550 Manual - Page 4

... the bolts removed from the rail, belt, operating. 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 hex screws (H1). . from moving garage door opener: 1.1 Remove the two bolts from the top of the • ALWAYS keep hand clear of...

8550 Manual - Page 11

... use short neck or specialty light bulbs. NOTE: The use emergency release handle to close. NOTE: If it is right side up to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is 6 feet (1.83 m) above the top of the emergency release rope through the hole in an open or closed. Trolley Release Arm 11 If rope knot becomes untied...

8550 Manual - Page 14

... 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 closing garage door: accessories. The wires hole and drill a 5/32 inch (4 mm) hole. (3 mm) to cross path of the door at the garage door opener in a later step. children...

8550 Manual - Page 24

... in the desired DOWN position. If the garage door opener lights are flashing 10 times during the steps for Programming the Travel. 24 NOTE: The UP and DOWN Buttons can be garage door opener lights will begin to the programmed DOWN position. Door MUST reverse on floor. 1.1 Press and hold the 1.2 Press and hold the DOWN Button until the desired UP position...

8550 Manual - Page 25

... more than an inch (2.5 cm), and the garage door opener lights will not close the door 3 or 4 times to close the door. When the door reverses upon contact with the 1-1/2 inch board, remove the board and open , place a 1-1/2 inch (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor. 2.1 With the door fully open /close from a remote control if the LED in the path of...

8550 Manual - Page 26

... Make sure the garage door opener is not fully charged. NOTE: The garage door opener may explode. Channel Battery Status LED 2.3 Plug in the garage door opener. 1.7 Wait for the green Battery Status LED to start flashing before proceeding to test the battery. Battery may run slower if the battery is unplugged. 2.2 Open and close the door using the remote control or door control. The...

8550 Manual - Page 28

... reverse on the floor. 11. NEVER permit children to garage door opener BEFORE making ANY repairs or removing covers. 14. DO NOT enable the Timer-to door travel. 4. ONLY activate garage door when it can be tested. 10. ALWAYS KEEP GARAGE DOOR PROPERLY BALANCED (see page 2). NO ONE SHOULD GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPENED DOOR. 6. ALWAYS keep garage door in SEVERE INJURY or...

8550 Manual - Page 29

...enters through a wall-mounted door control, remote control, wireless keyless entry or MyQ™ accessory. the lights will turn off and whenever the garage door opener lights turn on the sensor LEDs will enter sleep mode when the door is fully closed and the garage door opener is activated. When the door is closed and the garage door opener is activated the door will stop and reverse to...

8550 Manual - Page 30

..., wireless keyless entry, or MyQ™ accessories can be installed in need of the garage door opener from remote controls while still allowing activation from the fully open or close your garage door from the door control and keyless entry. Press the HOLD OPEN button again to the garage door opener by accessing the menu and using this feature. SCREEN The screen will display the...

8550 Manual - Page 31

... and hold the second navigation button, then press the LIGHT button to stay on and set the time interval before door closes. LIGHT SETTINGS: Set duration for sectional doors ONLY): Set the Timer-to-Close feature off/on after operation, selectable range of menus on . PROGRAM: Add remote controls, MyQ™ devices, an extra remote button to control your garage door...

8550 Manual - Page 32

... to the instructions provided with your garage door. Learn LED Yellow 2 Locate the Program Button on the garage door opener. Then press the ENTER button. Keyless Entry: Enter a 4-digit personal identification number (PIN) of the remote control. TO REMOTE 4 Remote Control: Press the button on the keyless entry keypad. The garage door opener lights will flash (or two clicks will be...

8550 Manual - Page 33

... wish to use. 33 If not, wait for the remote control LED to see if the garage door opener light bulb blinks. ERASE ALL DEVICES 1 Press and hold the learn button on garage door opener until the learn LED goes out (approximately 6 seconds). 2 Immediately press and hold the learn button on garage door opener until the learn LED goes out (approximately 6 seconds). To...

8550 Manual - Page 34

... the top and underside of persons and obstructions. • NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is swallowed, immediately notify doctor. If rope knot becomes untied, you could result in an open the remote control housing. The door can then be sure door opens and closes fully. Tested to Comply with FCC Standards for removal. THE...

8550 Manual - Page 35

... the garage door using the remote control or the door control. The garage door opener will flash installed, connected, or amber LED is faulty garage door opener, replace the door control. Ensure the wires and stops and/or reverses travel module for installation. The UP and DOWN arrows on the door interrupting the sensor's path while closing. If the sending sensor and the light...

8550 Manual - Page 36

... travel module. My remote control wil not activate the garage door: • Verify the lock feature is not activated on page 27. My garage door opener light(s) will not show up in the garage. These features can be misaligned while the door is okay, reprogram apparent reason or after sticking door touching the floor 4-5 4 FLASHES 5 FLASHES The opener runs Communication error to...

8550 Manual - Page 37

... 5 Remote Control Visor Clip 29B137 9 6 Safety Sensor Bracket 41A5266-1 7 Safety Sensor Kit 41A5034 8 Receiving and sending sensors with 3 feet (.9 m) 2-conductor wire 10 11 8 Straight Door Arm 178B34 9 White and Red/White Wire 41C5141-1 10 3V2016 Lithium Battery 10A19 11 Battery Backup 485LM Contact Information Address repair parts order to your garage door opener while...

8550 Manual - Page 39

... any LiftMaster® Garage Door opener manufactured since 1993. includes a push bar to open /closed status for up to monitor and control garage door openers and lighting accessories powered by MyQ™ home activation technology. MyQ™ compatible. 890MAX SECURITY+®2.0 3-Button Mini Remote Control: Compatible with LiftMaster® garage door openers manufactured since 1993...