Chamberlain LiftMaster 398LM User manual

For use with LiftMaster 1300 & 3000 Series
Garage Door Openers.
Installation
Locate control console within sight of door, at a
minimum height of 5' (1.5 m) where small
children cannot reach, away from moving parts of door and
door hardware. If installing into drywall, drill 5/32" holes and
use the anchors provided. For pre-wired installations (as in
new home construction), it may be mounted to a single gang
box (Figure 1).
NOTE: The functional temperature range of the control
console is between -4° F (-20° C) and 122° F (50° C). Scroll
speed of display is slower at lower temperatures although
the control console remains fully functional.
CAUTION: Continuous exposure of the control console to
temperatures below -22° F (-30° C) may damage the LCD
screen.
SPECIAL NOTE: Only one 398LM can be connected to
each garage door opener. If additional wall controls are
desired to operate the same garage door opener, it is
recommended to use model 378LM wireless wall control
as the secondary control console.
1. Disconnect power to opener.
2. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one end of bell wire
and connect to the two screw terminals on back of control
console by color: white wire to the W (2) and white/red
wire to the R (1) (Figure 2).
3. Remove push bar cover by gently prying at the
lower/middle portion of the cover with a small flat-head
screwdriver. Fasten with 6AB x 1-1/4" self-tapping screws
(drywall installation) or 6-32 x 1" machine screws
(into gang box) as follows:
• Install bottom screw, allowing 1/8" (3 mm) to protrude
above wall surface.
• Position bottom of control console on screw head and
slide down to secure. Adjust screw for snug fit.
• Drill and install top screw with care to avoid cracking
plastic housing. Do NOT overtighten.
• Replace cover by inserting top tabs first and then snap
cover in place.
4. (For standard installations ONLY) Run bell wire up wall
and across ceiling to motor unit. Use insulated staples to
secure wire in several places. Do NOT pierce wire with a
staple, creating a short or open circuit.
5. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from end of bell wire.
Connect bell wire to the quick-connect terminals on the
motor unit: white to white and white/red to red (Figure 2).
6. Reconnect power.
NOTE: If you have any trouble with the operation of the
buttons, loosen the top mounting screw.
LOCKLIGHT
Strip wire 7/16"
7/16" (11 mm)
Red GreyWhite
Quick-Connect
Terminals
Antenna
To release wire, push in
tabwith screwdriver tip
Door Control
Connections
Push Bar
Light
Button
Lock
Button
Door
Control
Terminal
Screws
(BACK VIEW)
W
2
R
1
2-Conductor
Bell Wire
LOCKLOCK
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH from
electrocution:
• Be sure power is NOT connected BEFORE installing door
control.
• Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH from a closing
garage door:
• Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach of
children at a minimum height of 5' (1.5 m), and away from ALL
moving parts of door.
• NEVER permit children to operate or play with door control
push buttons or remote control transmitters.
• Activate door ONLY when it can be seen clearly, is properly
adjusted and there are no obstructions to door travel.
• ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely closed.
NEVER permit anyone to cross path of closing garage door.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Figure 2
Models 398LM & 398LMC
LCD Motion Detecting Door Control Console
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
PRE-WIRED INSTALLATION
REMOVE & REPLACE COVER
To Replace Insert
Top Tabs First
Push Bar Cover
24 Volt Bell Wire
LOCK
LIGHT
LOCK
LIGHT
Figure 1
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Using the Wall-Mounted
Control Console
THE LCD MOTION DETECTING CONTROL CONSOLE
Press the push bar to
open or close the
door. Press again to
reverse the door
during the closing
cycle or to stop the
door while it's
opening.
This door control
contains a motion
sensing detector that
will automatically turn
on the light when it
detects a person entering the garage.
Light feature
Press the Light button to turn the opener light on or off. It will
not control the opener lights when the door is in motion. If
you turn it on and then activate the opener, the light will
remain on for 4-1/2 minutes. Press again to turn it off sooner.
The 4-1/2 minute interval can be changed to 1-1/2, 2-1/2, or
3-1/2 minutes as follows: Press and hold the Lock button
until the light blinks (about 10 seconds). A single blink
indicates that the timer is reset to 1-1/2 minutes. Repeat the
procedure and the light will blink twice, resetting the timer to
2-1/2 minutes. Repeat again for a 3-1/2 minute interval, etc.,
up to a maximum of four blinks and 4-1/2 minutes.
When using the opener lights as working lights, we
recommend that you first disable the motion sensor. See
Automatic Light Feature, below.
Lock feature
Designed to prevent operation of the door from
hand-held remote controls. However, the door will open and
close from the Door Control, the Outdoor Key Switch and the
Keyless Entry Accessories.
To activate, press and hold the Lock button for 2 seconds.
To turn off, press and hold the Lock button again for
2 seconds. The Lock feature will also turn off whenever the
“learn” button on the motor unit panel is activated.
Motion Sensing (Automatic Light Feature): The opener
light will turn on automatically when a person enters the
garage. When a person walks in front of the door control, the
light will come on for five minutes, then shut off. This feature
works by detecting body heat.
To disable this feature, push the motion sensing
button on the side of the door control.
We recommend that you disable the motion sensor when
using the opener lights as working lights. Otherwise, they will
turn off automatically if you are working beyond the sensors
range.
Motion Sensing
On/Off
Prog <Learn>
Hour
Minute
Language
Degrees (F/C) Lock Button
Light
Button
Push
Bar
LOCK
LIGHT
(PROG) Learn Feature
The control console is equipped with a Prog <LEARN>
button to assist in learning remote controls to the unit. Press
the Prog <LEARN> button once to initiate LEARN mode and
the display will show ‘Learn Remote Control - Press LEARN
Button Again to Confirm. After pressing the Prog <LEARN>
button a second time the display will show ‘Learn Mode -
Press Remote Control Button to Learn Remote.’ Press the
button of the remote control to be learned and the worklight
will blink to confirm the remote control has been learned.
Hour & Minute Feature
Press or hold either of these side buttons to
increment the hour or minute displayed on the LCD display.
(LANG) Language Feature
Press this side button to toggle between the three
languages - English, French and Spanish.
Degrees F/C Feature
Press this side button to toggle the temperature
units between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Display Contrast Adjustment
Press and hold the light button then push the hour button to
increase the contrast or the minute button to decrease the
contrast.
Additional feature when used with the 3-Button
hand-held remote
To control the opener lights:
In addition to operating the door, you
may program the remote to operate
the lights.
1. With the door closed, press and hold a small remote
button that you want to control the light.
2. Press and hold the Light button on the door control.
3. While holding the Light button, press and hold the Lock
button on the door control.
4. After the opener lights flash, release all buttons.
LIGHT
LOCK
H M
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1. Press the Prog <Learn> button on
the LCD/Motion Detecting Control
Console.
2. Press the Prog <Learn> button
again to confirm Learn Mode.
3. Enter a four digit personal
identification number (PIN) of your
choice on the keypad. Then press
enter.
4. When the motor unit lights blink, it
has learned the code. If light bulbs
are not installed, two clicks will be
heard.
1. Press the Prog <Learn> button on
the LCD/Motion Detecting Control
Console.
2. Press the Prog <Learn> button
again to confirm Learn Mode.
3. Press the button on the hand-held
remote that you wish to operate
your garage door.
4. When the motor unit lights blink, it
has learned the code. If light bulbs
are not installed, two clicks will be
heard.
To Add or Reprogram a Remote Control
NOTE: This method requires two people if the Keyless
Entry is already mounted outside the garage.
LOCKLIGHT
TO ADD ADDITIONAL REMOTE CONTROLS
USING THE LCD CONTROL CONSOLE USING THE LCD CONTROL CONSOLE
LOCKLIGHT
LOCKLIGHT
LOCKLIGHT
To Erase All Codes From Motor Unit Memory
To deactivate any unwanted remote, first erase all codes:
Press and hold the “learn” button on motor unit until the learn indicator light goes out (approximately
6 seconds). All previous codes are now erased. Reprogram each remote or keyless entry you wish to
use.
1
3
5
kg
To Add, Reprogram or Change a Keyless
Entry PIN
LOCKLIGHT
3

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Meaning: This message will appear if the Safety Reversing Sensors are out of
alignment, if they are blocked or if the wiring is disconnected. To clear message from
Control Console do the following:
• Check to see that area is clear between the Safety Reversing Sensors.
• Check to see that the Safety Reversing Sensors are not misaligned.
• Realign receiving eye sensor, clean lens and secure brackets.
• Verify door track is firmly secured to wall and does not move.
• Check to see that the Safety Reversing Sensors’ wires are connected to the motor unit.
• If message has not cleared after the above checks, refer to message #2.
Meaning: This message will appear if the Safety Reversing Sensors are miswired.
To clear the message, do the following:
• Inspect the safety sensor wires for a short (staple in wire), correct wiring polarity
(black/white wires reversed), replace/attach as needed.
• Disconnect all wires from back of motor unit.
• Remove safety sensors from brackets and shorten sensor wires to 1-2 ft. (30-60 cm) from
back of each sensor.
• Reattach sending eye to motor unit using shortened wires. If sending eye indicator light
glows steadily, attach the receiving eye.
• Align sensors, if the indicator lights glow replace the wires for the sensors. If the sensor
indicator lights do not light, replace the safety sensors.
Meaning: This message will appear when the Prog <LEARN> button has been
pressed on the Control Console. Pressing the Prog <LEARN> button again will allow
the user to program an additional remote control to the opener.
Meaning: This message will appear when the Prog <learn> button has been pressed a
second time on the Control Console or anytime on the opener. The opener is ready to
program another remote control by simply pressing the remote control button. Once
the opener has ‘LEARNED’ the remote control, the worklight will blink one time.
Meaning: This message will appear when the ‘Lock’ button has been pressed and
held for more than one second. This feature will disable the opener from receiving
remote control signals. To exit ‘LOCK’ mode, press and hold the button for more than
one second.
Meaning: This message will appear when the ‘Language’ button has been pressed.
Pressing the button will toggle to the next language.
Meaning: This message will appear when the ‘MOTION SENSING’ button is pressed.
The Motion Detector will toggle on or off with each press of the button.
LEARN REMOTE
CONTROL. PRESS
LEARN BUTTON TO
CONFIRM.
LEARN MODE.
PRESS REMOTE
CONTROL BUTTON
TO PROGRAM
REMOTE.
LOCK MODE.
REMOTE CONTROL
LOCKED OUT.
PRESS LOCK
BUTTON TO ENABLE
REMOTE.
SAFETY SENSORS
MALFUNCTION.
CHECK MISWIRING.
SEE OWNER’S
MANUAL.
Message
Message
Message
Message
Message
ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS
AND ESPAÑOL.
Message
MOTION SENSING
ON, MOTION
SENSING OFF.
Message
LCD Motion Detecting Control Console Messages
The following messages are contained within the LCD Motion Detecting Control Console and may appear during the
operations of the unit:
SAFETY SENSORS
CHECK ALIGNMENT,
BLOCKAGE OR
MISWIRING. SEE
OWNER’S MANUAL.