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Question posted by javielmejor23 on December 15th, 2013
Smart Control Not Functioning
in the smart control it say to see manual but i dont understand what i have to do
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8550 Manual - Page 1
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Contents
BELT DRIVE GARAGE DOOR OPENER.. 1 PREPARATION 2 ASSEMBLY 4 INSTALLATION 6-13 INSTALL THE DOOR CONTROL.....14-16 INSTALL THE PROTECTOR SYSTEM 17-20 POWER 21-22 ADJUSTMENT 23-25 BATTERY BACKUP 26-27 OPERATION 28 FEATURES 29 DOOR CONTROL 30-31 REMOTE CONTROLS 32-33 TO ERASE THE MEMORY 33 TO OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY ......34 MAINTENANCE 34 TROUBLESHOOTING 35...
8550 Manual - Page 3
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... included in this manual. Depending on the garage door opener model purchased. The instructions for reference and your garage door opener. GARAGE DOOR OPENER ASSEMBLY
A. Sprocket cover...Garage door opener
K
J. Emergency release rope and handle H. Rail I
3
MyQ™ AND SECURITY✚®2.0 ACCESSORIES
880LM Smart Control Panel®
895MAX Remote Control
829LM Garage Door...
8550 Manual - Page 6
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...be enabled ONLY when operating a sectional door. Install garage door opener only on wall next to avoid entanglement. 5. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing
opener to garage door control 11. Door MUST reverse on.contact with vehicles to -Close functionality if operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation...
8550 Manual - Page 7
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... ceiling), use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports.
1.3 Open your garage, use the maximum height possible, or refer to -Close functionality if operating either one -piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for the top edge of Garage Door
2x4
OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET
Structural Supports
Level (Optional)
Sectional...
8550 Manual - Page 14
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... garage door opener in a later step. Use the existing holes in sight until completely closed. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from the wall.
The wires
hole and drill a 5/32 inch (4 mm) hole.
(3 mm) to protrude from a closing garage door. H14 H15
DRYWALL
14
NEVER permit anyone to cross path of the door control. Install the Door Control...
8550 Manual - Page 15
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... RED WHITE WHITE GREY
PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: When wiring
the door control to the garage door opener
H17
make sure you use the same wires that are
connected to the red and
white terminals on the garage door opener. Install the Door Control
k
1.5 Position the bottom hole of the door
control over the screw and slide down into place.
1.6 Lift the push...
8550 Manual - Page 22
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... the light beam is obstructed or misaligned while the door is already open, it is power to the garage door opener.
RED WHITE WHITE GREY
3 Ensure the Door Control is wired correctly
If the door control has been installed and wired correctly a message will display on the opposite side of the door.
(invisible light beam)
Green LED
SENDING SENSOR
RECEIVING...
8550 Manual - Page 23
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... 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or 2x4 laid flat) on contact with electronic controls to program the travel. TIP: If anything interferes with the door's downward travel, it will stop in the open (UP) and close the door.
The electronic controls sense the amount of the garage door opener and are used to make setup and adjustments easy. PROGRAMMING BUTTONS...
8550 Manual - Page 24
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... complete. When the sensors are aligned and unobstructed, cycle the door through a complete up and down cycle using the remote control or the UP and DOWN buttons.
the DOWN Button will flash... DOWN Buttons can be
garage door opener lights will begin to move the door up and down as needed .
1.5 Once the door is
used to page 18). If the garage door opener lights are flashing 10 ...
8550 Manual - Page 25
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...) on the floor.
2.1 With the door fully open /close the door. The garage door opener will not move more than an inch (2.5 cm), and the garage door opener lights will flash 10 times. If the door stops and does not reverse on the floor, centered under the garage door.
2.2 Press the remote control push button to
close the door 3 or 4 times to the fact...
8550 Manual - Page 26
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... in the channel and replace the battery cover. 1.6 Plug in the garage door opener.
Battery Backup
To reduce the risk of FIRE or INJURY to fully charge. Battery may run slower if the battery is unplugged.
2.2 Open and close the door using the
remote control or door control. Use a Phillips
head screwdriver to test the
battery. The battery...
8550 Manual - Page 28
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... SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
1. ALL repairs to door travel.
4. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF THE MOVING DOOR. ALWAYS KEEP GARAGE DOOR PROPERLY BALANCED (see page 2). ALWAYS disconnect electric power to operate or play with garage door control push buttons or remote controls.
3. NO ONE SHOULD GO UNDER A STOPPED, PARTIALLY OPENED DOOR.
6. NO ONE SHOULD CROSS THE PATH OF...
8550 Manual - Page 29
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... Smart Control Panels or 4 of the infrared beam. The garage door opener will not go into the sleep mode until the garage door opener has completed 5 cycles upon power up to the door closing , the door will close the door if you can be used.
USING YOUR GARAGE DOOR OPENER
The garage door opener can close . However, you hold the button on your garage door operation. If the door...
8550 Manual - Page 30
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... LIGHT
Motion Sensor Factory default is off . The factory setting is 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 activates (it will display the menu options.
Push Bar
Screen
Navigation Buttons
LIGHT button
Motion Sensor...
8550 Manual - Page 31
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... current battery charge (if applicable). TTC is to view the Settings menu.
To program a remote control or keyless entry to the garage door opener using the door control see TEMPERATURE to be programmed through a series of remote controls, MyQ™ devices, door controls and keyless entries currently programmed to view the Service menu.
CYCLE COUNT ON/OFF: Turn the...
8550 Manual - Page 32
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... learn button. OR
1
2 3 ABC
DEF
4GHI
5 6 JKL
MNO
7 8 9 PRS
TUV
WXY
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0 QZ
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0 QZ
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ENTER
ENTER
?? ?? Remote Controls
Your garage door opener has been programmed at the factory to continue. press to program from the program menu.
The garage door opener lights will flash (or two clicks will be heard) when the code has been programmed. Program Button...
8550 Manual - Page 33
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... bulb blinks.
6 To exit programming mode, press any accessory you wish to use . Check to see if the garage door opener light bulb blinks. All codes are now erased. The Learn LED will
activate. Remote Controls
3 Using a safety pin or paper clip, press the
program button until the LEDs on the front of the...
8550 Manual - Page 35
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...3 FLASHES
function
control are shorted or needed. If sending
wires may be cut wire(s).
Check staple
1-2
1 FLASH 2 FLASHES
points.
The garage door opener will not close Safety sensor wire
Inspect sensor wire for incorrect wiring or a pinched wire. Close the garage door using the
remote control or the door control. See page 18 for installation. Close the garage door using...
8550 Manual - Page 36
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...door stops while opening Obstruction, binding or Manually open and close the door. apparent reason or after
sticking door
the travel , refer to the door. These are additional troubleshooting issues that turns the light on when the safety reversing sensors have an Smart Control Panel installed and the TTC is set the time properly.
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My neighbor's remote control opens my garage door...
8550 Manual - Page 39
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... can be easily deactivated when desired.
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Includes visor clip.
880LM
SECURITY+®2.0 Smart Control Panel®:
Displays temperature, time and system diagnostics; SECURITY+®2.0 Motion Detecting Control Panel: Multi-function door control with any LiftMaster® Garage Door opener manufactured since 1993. Accessories
828LM 823LM 825LM
MyQ™ Internet Gateway:
829LM...
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