Chamberlain Elite 3585S 3/4 HP User manual

The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
www.liftmaster.com
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Model 3585S 3/4 HP
For Residential Use Only
Owner’s Manual
■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 connected and properly aligned.
■Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
■The model number label is located under the light lens on the left side panel of your opener.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on
the following pages, they will alert you to the possibility
of serious injury or death if you do not comply with the
warnings that accompany them. The hazard may come
from something mechanical or from electric shock. Read
the warnings carefully.
When you see this Signal Word on the following pages, it
will alert you to the possibility of damage to your garage
door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply
with the cautionary statements that accompany it. Read
them carefully.
INTRODUCTION
Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review
This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, operated, maintained
and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warnings contained in this manual.
Mechanical
Electrical
Introduction 2-5
Safety symbol and signal word review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Preparing your garage door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tools needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Carton inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hardware inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly 6-7
Attach the rail to the motor unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Set the belt tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Attach the belt cap retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation 7-23
Installation safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Determine the header bracket location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Install the header bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attach the rail to the header bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Position the opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Hang the opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Install the door control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Install the light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Attach the emergency release rope and handle. . . . . . . . 14
Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Install the Protector System®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-19
Fasten the door bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
Connect the door arm to the trolley . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Adjustment 24-26
Adjust the UP and DOWN travel limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjust the force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Test the safety reversal system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Test the Protector System®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operation 27-33
Operation safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using your garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the wall-mounted door control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
To open the door manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Care of your opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Having a problem? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Diagnostic chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Smart Control Panel®messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Programming 34-35
To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control. . . . . . 34
To erase all codes from motor unit memory. . . . . . . . . . 34
3-Button remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
To add, reprogram or change a Keyless Entry PIN . . . . . 35
Repair Parts 36-37
Rail assembly parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Installation parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Motor unit assembly parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Accessories 38
Notes 39
Repair Parts and Service 40
Warranty 40

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To prevent damage to garage door and opener:
• ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and
operating the opener.
• ONLY operate garage door opener at 120V, 60 Hz to
avoid malfunction and damage.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
• ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if
garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An
unbalanced garage door may NOT reverse when
required.
• NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door,
door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their
hardware, ALL of which are under EXTREME tension.
• Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected
to garage door BEFORE installing and operating
garage door opener to avoid entanglement.
Preparing your garage door
Before you begin:
• Disable locks.
• Remove any ropes connected to garage door.
• Complete the following test to make sure your garage
door is balanced and is not sticking or binding:
1. Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release the
door. If balanced, it should stay in place, supported
entirely by its springs.
2. Raise and lower the door to see if there is any
binding or sticking.
If your door binds, sticks, or is out of balance, call a
trained door systems technician.
Tools needed
During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener,
instructions will call for hand tools as illustrated below.
SECTIONAL DOOR
ONE-PIECE DOOR
Stepladder
Carpenter’s
Level (optional)
Tape Measure
Drill
1/2" and 7/16" Sockets
and Wrench
Pencil
Wire Cutters
Pliers
Adjustable End Wrench
Claw Hammer
Screwdriver
Hack Saw
3/16", 5/16"
and 5/32" Drill Bits

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Planning
Identify the type and height of your garage door. Survey your garage area to see if any of the conditions below apply
to your installation. Additional materials may be required. You may find it helpful to refer back to this page and the
accompanying illustrations as you proceed with the installation of your opener.
Header Wall
FINISHED CEILING
Horizontal and vertical reinforcement
is needed for lightweight garage
doors (fiberglass, steel, aluminum,
door with glass panels, etc.).
See page 20 for details.
Support bracket &
fastening hardware
is required.
See page 12.
Motor unit
Extension
Spring
Vertical
Centerline
of Door Wall-mounted
Door Control
Gap between floor and
bottom of door must not
exceed 1/4" (6 mm).
Torsion
Spring
OR
Access
Door
Safety
Reversing Sensor
Safety
Reversing Sensor
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
Header Wall
FINISHED CEILING
Support bracket &
fastening hardware
is required.
See page 12.
Motor unit
Wall-mounted
Door Control
Gap between floor and bottom of door
must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Gap between floor and
bottom of door must not
exceed 1/4" (6 mm).
Access
Door
Access
Door
Safety
Reversing Sensor Safety
Reversing Sensor
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Safety
Reversing Sensor
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

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Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons which
contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below.
Accessories will depend on the model purchased.
If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material.
Parts may be stuck in the foam. Hardware for installation
is also listed below.
Carton Inventory
INSTALLATION HARDWARE
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" (4)
Hex Screw #8 x 3/8" (2)
Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8" (2)
Lag Screw 5/16"-18x1-7/8" (2)
Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4" (1)
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4" (1)
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1" (1)
Nut 5/16"-18 (4)
Lock Washer 5/16" (4)
Screw 6ABx1-1/4" (2)
Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14x5/8" (2)
Screw 6-32x1" (2)
Insulated Staples (30)
Ring Fastener (3)
Drywall Anchors (2)
Rope
Handle
Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2)
Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2)
Smart Control Panel®
SECURITY✚®
3-Button Remote Control
Model 373P (1)
2-Conductor Bell Wire
White & White/Red
Motor Unit with Light Lenses
One-Piece
Rail
Trolley
Belt
Door Bracket
Remote Control
Visor Clip
Belt Cap Retainer
Header Bracket
Straight Door
Arm Section
Belt Pulley Bracket
Safety Labels
and
Literature
Curved Door
Arm Section
Safety Reversing
Sensor Bracket (2)
Styrofoam
The Protector System®
(2) Safety Reversing Sensors
(1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving Eye)
with 2-Conductor White & White/Black
Bell Wire attached

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To avoid SERIOUS damage to opener, ONLY use bolts/
fasteners mounted in top of motor unit.
ASSEMBLY STEP 1
Attach the Rail to the Motor Unit
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage
door opener until instructed to do so.
• Remove the bolt and lock nut from the top of the motor
unit.
• Place rail onto the bolt mounted on the motor unit and
align the back hole with the hole in the top of the unit.
• Fasten rail with the washered bolt and lock nut
previously removed. Tighten securely. Remember
to use only these bolts/fasteners! Any other bolts/
fasteners will cause serious damage to the opener.
• Cut tape from rail, belt and styrofoam.
• REMOVE STYROFOAM.
• Position belt over the motor unit sprocket.
ASSEMBLY STEP 2
Set the Belt Tension
• By hand, thread the spring trolley nut on the threaded
shaft until it is finger tight against the trolley (Figure 1).
Do not use any tools.
• Insert a screwdriver tip into one of the nut ring slots
and brace it firmly against the trolley (Figure 2).
• Place a 7/16" open end wrench on the square
end. Rotate about 1/4 turn until the spring releases and
snaps the nut ring against the trolley (Figure 3).
This extends the spring for optimum belt tension.
Figure 3
Figure 2
Figure 1
Trolley Trolley
Nut Ring Nut Ring
Washered Bolt
5/16"-18x1/2"
Styrofoam
Lock Nut
Trolley
Threaded Shaft
Trolley
Threaded
Shaft
Nut
Ring
Slots
Nut Ring
Square
End
Spring/Trolley Nut
Rail Hole
Motor Unit
Sprocket
1" (2.5 cm) 1-1/4" (3.18 cm)
BEFORE AFTER RELEASE

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ASSEMBLY STEP 3
Attach the Belt Cap Retainer
• Position the belt cap retainer over the motor unit
sprocket so the two holes in cap align with the two
holes in mounting plate. Attach with 8x3/8" hex screws
provided.
You have now finished assembling your garage door
opener. Please read the following warnings before
proceeding to the installation section.
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to fingers from
moving garage door opener:
• ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating
opener.
• Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating.
INSTALLATION
Hex Screw #8x3/8"
HARDWARE SHOWN
ACTUAL SIZE
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
WARNING
WARNING
WARNINGWARNING
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install garage door opener ONLY on properly
balanced and lubricated garage door. An improperly
balanced door may NOT reverse when required and
could result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
3. ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other
hardware MUST be made by a trained door systems
technician BEFORE installing opener.
4. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected
to garage door BEFORE installing opener to avoid
entanglement.
5. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more
above floor.
6. Mount emergency release handle 6 feet (1.83 m)
above floor.
7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source
until instructed to do so.
8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while
installing or servicing opener. They could be caught
in garage door or opener mechanisms.
9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
• within sight of the garage door.
• out of reach of children at minimum height
of 5 feet (1.5 m).
• away from ALL moving parts of the door.
10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to
garage door control.
11. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in
plain view on inside of garage door.
12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal
system. Door MUST reverse on contact with a
1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on
the floor.
Mounting Plate
Motor Unit Sprocket
Hex Screws 8x3/8"
Belt Cap Retainer

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INSTALLATION STEP 1
Determine the Header Bracket Location
Installation procedures vary according to garage door
types. Follow the instructions which apply to your door.
1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of
the garage door.
2. Extend the line onto the header wall above the door.
You can fasten the header bracket within 4'
(1.22 m) of the left or right of the door center only if
a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the way;
or you can attach it to the ceiling (see page 9) when
clearance is minimal. (It may be mounted on the wall
upside down if necessary, to gain approximately
1/2" (1 cm)).
If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4
(on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided)
to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports as
shown here and on page 9.
3. Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown.
Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall
above the high point:
• 2" (5 cm) above the high point for sectional door
and one-piece door with track.
• 8" (20 cm) above the high point for one-piece door
without track.
This height will provide travel clearance for the top edge
of the door.
NOTE: If the total number of inches exceeds the height
available in your garage, use the maximum height
possible, or refer to page 9 for ceiling installation.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
• Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to
structural support on header wall or ceiling,
otherwise garage door might NOT reverse when
required. DO NOT install header bracket over
drywall.
• Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting
header bracket or 2x4 into masonry.
• NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage
door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their
hardware, ALL of which are under EXTREME
tension.
• ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if
garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An
unbalanced garage door might NOT reverse when
required.
Header Wall
Header Wall Header Wall
Header Wall
Highest
Point
of Travel
Highest
Point
of Travel
Highest
Point
of Travel
Jamb
Hardware
Highest
Point
of Travel
One-piece door without track:
jamb hardware
Sectional door with
curved track
One-piece door without track:
pivot hardware
One-piece door with
horizontal track
2" (5 cm)
8" (20 cm)
8" (20 cm)
2" (5 cm)
Track
Track
Door
Door
Door
Door
Pivot
Header Wall
Level
(optional)
Unfinished
Ceiling
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
OPTIONAL
CEILING
MOUNT
FOR
HEADER
BRACKET
Structural
Supports
2x4
2x4

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6" (15 cm)
Maximum
INSTALLATION STEP 2
Install the Header Bracket
You can attach the header bracket either to the wall above
the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the instructions
which will work best for your particular requirements. Do
not install the header bracket over drywall. If installing
into masonry, use concrete anchors (not provided).
WALL HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION
• Center the bracket on the vertical centerline with the
bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal line as
shown (with the arrow pointing toward the ceiling).
• Mark the vertical set of bracket holes (do not use the
holes designated for ceiling mount). Drill 3/16" pilot
holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural
support with the hardware provided.
CEILING HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATION
• Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown.
• Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more than
6" (15 cm) from the wall. Make sure the arrow is
pointing toward the wall. The bracket can be mounted
flush against the ceiling when clearance is minimal.
• Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten
bracket securely to a structural support with the
hardware provided.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Optional
Mounting Holes
Lag
Screws
5/16"-9
x1-5/8"
Lag Screws
5/16"-9x1-5/8"
2x4
Structural
Support
Horizontal
Line
Wall Mounting Holes The nail hole is for
positioning only.
You must use lag
screws to mount
the header bracket.
Header
Bracket
Header
Bracket
Door Spring
Door
Spring
Highest Point of
Garage Door Travel
Garage Door
Finished Ceiling
Header Wall
Header Wall
Ceiling Mounting Holes
The nail hole is for positioning only.
You must use lag screws to mount
the header bracket. Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Garage Door

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Rail
Garage
Door
Belt Pulley
Bracket
Belt Pulley
Bracket
Ring
Fastener
Header
Bracket
Header
Bracket
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4"
Header Wall
Temporary
Support
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4" Ring Fastener
INSTALLATION STEP 3
Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket
• Position the opener on the garage floor below the
header bracket. Use packing material as a protective
base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you’ll need
help. Have someone hold the opener securely on a
temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring.
• Position the rail bracket against the header bracket.
• Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin
as shown.
• Insert a ring fastener to secure.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

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Rail
Door 2x4 is used to determine
the correct mounting
height from ceiling.
Header
Bracket
Top of Motor Unit
2x4 is used to determine
the correct mounting
height from ceiling.
Top of Door
ENGAGED RELEASED
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
A 2x4 on its side is convenient for setting an ideal
door-to-rail distance.
• Remove foam packaging.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help
at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on its side on
the top section of the door beneath the rail.
• The top of the door should be level with the top of the
motor unit. Do not position the opener more than
4" (10 cm) above this point.
INSTALLATION STEP 4
Position the Opener
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as
illustrated.
SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH
TRACK
A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal
door-to-rail distance.
• Remove foam packaging.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help
at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat on
the top section beneath the rail.
• If the top section or panel hits the trolley when you
raise the door, pull down on the trolley release arm to
disconnect inner and outer sections. Slide the outer
trolley toward the motor unit. The trolley can remain
disconnected until Installation Step 12 is completed.
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door
opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.
Trolley
Release Arm

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Lag Screw 5/16"-18x1-7/8"
Structural Supports
Measure
Distance
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Lag Screws
5/16"-18x1-7/8"
Lag Screws
5/16"-18x1-7/8"
Lag Screws 5/16"-18x1-7/8"
Hidden
Support
Bracket (Not Provided) FINISHED CEILING
FINISHED CEILING (Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8"
INSTALLATION STEP 5
Hang the Opener
Three representative installations are shown. Yours may
be different. Hanging brackets should be angled
(Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings
(Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket
to structural supports before installing the opener. This
bracket and fastening hardware are not provided.
1. Measure the distance from each side of the motor unit
to the structural support.
2. Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required
lengths.
3. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.
4. Attach one end of each bracket to a support with
5/16"-18x1-7/8" lag screws.
5. Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with
5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts.
6. Check to make sure the rail is centered over the door
(or in line with the header bracket if the bracket is not
centered above the door).
7. Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the door
hits the rail, raise the header bracket.
NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at this time.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lock Washer 5/16"Nut 5/16"-18
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling
garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural
supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be
used if installing ANY brackets into masonry.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3

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REMOVE COVER
PRE-WIRED
INSTALLATION
REPLACE COVER
To Replace Insert
Top Tabs First
Push Bar
Cover
24 Volt Bell Wire
2-Conductor
Bell Wire
Door
Control
Terminal
Screws
Quick-Connect
Terminals
Lock
Button
Light Button
Door Control Connections
GreyWhiteRed
Push Bar
(BACK VIEW)
Antenna
To release or
insert wire,
push in tab with
screwdriver tip
Strip wire 7/16”
INSTALLATION STEP 6
Install the Door Control
Locate door control 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 door
control is between -4° F (-20° C) and 122° F (50° C).
Scroll speed of display is slower at lower temperatures
although the door control remains fully functional.
CAUTION: Continuous exposure of the door control 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. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one end of bell
wire and connect to the two screw terminals on back of
door control by color: white wire to the W (2) and
white/red wire to the R (1) (Figure 2).
2. Remove push bar cover by gently prying at the lower/
middle portion of the cover with a small flat-head
screwdriver (Figure 1). 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 door control 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 (Figure 1).
3. (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.
4. 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). To release or insert wire, push in tab with
screwdriver tip.
NOTE: If you have any trouble with the operation of the
buttons, loosen the top mounting screw. DO NOT connect
power and operate the opener at this time. The trolley will
travel to the full open position but will not return to the
close position until the sensor beam is connected and
properly aligned.
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 feet
(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.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Figure 2
Figure 1
Screw 6ABx1-1/4"
(Standard Installation)
Drywall Anchors
Insulated Staples
Screw 6-32x1" (pre-wired)

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Release Tab
Lens
Hinge
Overhand
Knot
Rope
Trolley
Release Arm
Overhand Knot
Emergency Release
Handle
100 Watt (Max)
Standard Light Bulb
100 Watt
(Max)
Standard
Light Bulb
INSTALLATION STEP 7
Install the Light
• Press the release tabs on both sides of lens. Gently
rotate lens back and downward until the lens hinge is in
the fully open position. Do not remove the lens.
• Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in each socket.
Light bulb size should be A19, standard neck only. The
lights will turn ON and remain lit for approximately
4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. Then the
lights will turn OFF.
• Reverse the procedure to close the lens.
• Use A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs for
replacement.
NOTE: Use only standard light bulbs. The use of short neck
or speciality light bulbs may overheat the endpanel or light
socket.
INSTALLATION STEP 8
Attach the Emergency Release Rope and
Handle
• Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top
of the red handle so “NOTICE” reads right side up as
shown. Secure with an overhand knot at least 1"
(2.5 cm) from the end of the rope to prevent slipping.
• Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in the
release arm of the outer trolley.
• Adjust rope length so the handle is 6' (1.83 m) above
the floor. Ensure that the rope and handle clear the tops
of all vehicles to avoid entanglement. Secure with an
overhand knot.
NOTE: If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut
end with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling.
To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or
light socket:
• DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs.
• DO NOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY
incandescent.
To prevent damage to the opener:
• DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W.
• ONLY use A19 size bulbs.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from
a falling garage door:
• If possible, use emergency release handle to
disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is
CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced
door could result in an open door falling rapidly and/
or unexpectedly.
• NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage
doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.
• NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. If
rope knot becomes untied, you could fall.

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INSTALLATION STEP 9
Electrical Requirements
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener
at this time.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door
opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding
pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding type outlet.
If the plug doesn’t fit into the outlet you have, contact a
qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
If permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer
to the following procedure.
To make a permanent connection through the 7/8" hole in
the top of the motor unit:
• Remove the motor unit cover screws and set the cover
aside.
• Remove the attached 3-prong cord.
• Connect the black (line) wire to the screw on the brass
terminal; the white (neutral) wire to the screw on
the silver terminal; and the ground wire to the green
ground screw. The opener must be grounded.
• Reinstall the cover.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener
at this time.
RIGHT WRONG
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from
electrocution or fire:
• Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and
disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover
to establish permanent wiring connection.
• Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in
compliance with ALL local electrical and building
codes.
• NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or
change plug in ANY way to make it fit outlet. Be sure
the opener is grounded.
PERMANENT WIRING
CONNECTION
Green
Ground
Screw
Ground Tab
Ground Wire
White Wire
White Wire
Black
Wire
Black
Wire

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INSTALLATION STEP 10
Install The Protector System®
The safety reversing sensor must be connected and
aligned correctly before the garage door opener will
move in the down direction.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY
REVERSING SENSOR
When properly connected and aligned, the sensor will
detect an obstacle in the path of its electronic beam. The
sending eye (with an amber indicator light) transmits an
invisible light beam to the receiving eye (with a green
indicator light). If an obstruction breaks the light beam
while the door is closing, the door will stop and reverse to
full open position, and the opener lights will flash 10 times.
The units must be installed inside the garage so that the
sending and receiving eyes face each other across the
door, no more than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. Either can
be installed on the left or right of the door as long as the
sun never shines directly into the receiving eye lens.
The mounting brackets are designed to clip onto the track
of sectional garage doors without additional hardware.
If it is necessary to mount the units on the wall, the
brackets must be securely fastened to a solid surface such
as the wall framing. Extension brackets (see accessories)
are available if needed. If installing in masonry
construction, add a piece of wood at each location to
avoid drilling extra holes in masonry if repositioning is
necessary.
The invisible light beam path must be unobstructed. No
part of the garage door (or door tracks, springs, hinges,
rollers or other hardware) may interrupt the beam while
the door is closing.
Be sure power is NOT connected to the garage door
opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor.
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing
garage door:
• Correctly connect and align the safety reversing
sensor. This required safety device MUST NOT be
disabled.
• Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is NO
HIGHER than 6" (15 cm) above garage floor.
FACING THE DOOR FROM INSIDE THE GARAGE.
Safety Reversing Sensor
6" (15 cm) max.
above floor
Safety Reversing Sensor
6" (15 cm) max.
above floor
Invisible Light Beam
Protection Area

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INSTALLING THE BRACKETS
Be sure power to the opener is disconnected. Install
and align the brackets so the sensors will face each other
across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6"
(15 cm) above the floor. They may be installed in one of
three ways, as follows.
Garage door track installation (preferred):
• Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each
door track, with the curved arms facing the door. Snap
into place against the side of the track. It should lie
flush, with the lip hugging the back edge of the track,
as shown in Figure 1.
If your door track will not support the bracket securely,
wall installation is recommended.
Wall installation (Figures 2 & 3):
• Place the bracket against the wall with curved arms
facing the door. Be sure there is enough clearance for
the sensor beam to be unobstructed.
• If additional depth is needed, an extension bracket
(see accessories) or wood blocks can be used.
• Use bracket mounting holes as a template to locate and
drill (2) 3/16" diameter pilot holes on the wall at each
side of the door, no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the
floor.
• Attach brackets to wall with lag screws (Not provided).
• If using extension brackets or wood blocks, adjust
right and left assemblies to the same distance out from
the mounting surface. Make sure all door hardware
obstructions are cleared.
Floor installation (Figure 4):
• Use wood blocks or extension brackets
(see accessories) to elevate sensor brackets so the
lenses will be no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor.
• Carefully measure and place right and left assemblies
at the same distance out from the wall. Be sure all door
hardware obstructions are cleared.
• Fasten to the floor with concrete anchors as shown.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2"
Wing Nut
1/4"-20
Staples
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
FLOOR MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
Door
Track
Lip
Lens
Lens
Lens
Lens
Safety
Reversing
Sensor
Bracket
Safety Reversing
Sensor Bracket
Safety Reversing
Sensor Bracket
Safety Reversing
Sensor Bracket
Extension Bracket
(See Accessories)
(Provided with
Extension Bracket)
Attach with
Concrete Anchors
(not provided)
(Provided with
Extension Bracket)
Fasten Wood Block to Wall with
Lag Screws (not provided)
Lag Screws
(not provided)
Indicator
Light
Indicator
Light
Indicator
Light
Indicator
Light

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MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY
REVERSING SENSORS
Mounting:
• Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot
on each sensor. Use wing nuts to fasten sensors
to brackets, with lenses pointing toward each other
across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a
bracket extension (Figure 5).
• Finger tighten the wing nuts.
Option A - Installation Without Pre-Wiring:
• Run the bell wire from both sensors to the garage
door opener. Attach the wire to the wall and ceiling
with the staples (Figure 6).
Option B - Pre-Wired Installation:
If your garage already has wires installed for the safety
reversing sensors, follow the instructions below:
• Cut the end of the safety sensor wire, making sure there
is enough wire to reach the pre-installed wires from the
wall (Figure 7).
• Separate the safety sensor wires and strip 7/16 inch
(11 mm) of insulation from each end. Choose two of
the pre-installed wires and strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of
insulation from each end. Make sure that you choose
the same color pre-installed wires for each sensor
(Figure 8).
• Connect the pre-installed wires to the sensor wires with
wire nuts making sure the colors correspond for each
sensor (Figure 9).
Figure 5
Figure 6
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2"
Wing Nut
Lens
Figure 7
Figure 9
Figure 8
Safety Reversing
Sensor Wires
Safety Reversing
Sensor Wires
White
White/Black
Not Provided
Pre-installed
wires
Pre-Installed Wires
7/16"
(11mm)
7/16"
(11mm)

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ALIGNING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS
• Plug in the opener. The indicator lights in both the
sending and receiving eyes will glow steadily if wiring
connections and alignment are correct.
The sending eye amber indicator light will glow regardless
of alignment or obstruction. If the green indicator light in
the receiving eye is off, dim, or flickering (and the invisible
light beam path is not obstructed), alignment is required.
• Loosen the sending eye wing nut and readjust, aiming
directly at the receiving eye. Lock in place.
• Loosen the receiving eye wing nut and adjust sensor
until it receives the sender’s beam. When the green
indicator light glows steadily, tighten the wing nut.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY
REVERSING SENSORS
1. If the sending eye indicator light does not glow steadily
after installation, check for:
• Electric power to the opener.
• A short in the white or white/black wires. These can
occur at staples, or at opener connections.
• Incorrect wiring between sensors and opener.
• A broken wire.
2. If the sending eye indicator light glows steadily but the
receiving eye indicator light doesn’t:
• Check alignment.
• Check for an open wire to the receiving eye.
3. If the receiving eye indicator light is dim, realign
either sensor.
NOTE: When the invisible beam path is obstructed or
misaligned while the door is closing, the door will reverse.
If the door is already open, it will not close. The opener
lights will blink 10 times. See page 16.
Connect to garage door opener:
• Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from each set of
wires. Separate white and white/black wires sufficiently
to connect to the opener quick-connect terminals. Twist
like colored wires together. Insert wires into
quick-connect holes: white to white and white/black to
grey (Figure 10).
Figure 10
Safety Reversing
Sensor
Safety Reversing Sensor
1. Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm) 7/16" (11 mm)
2. Twist like colored
wires together
3. To insert or release wire,
push in tab with
screwdriver tip
Quick-Connect Terminals
Red White Grey
Bell Wire
Bell Wire
Invisible Light Beam
Protection Area
Connect Wire to
Quick-Connect Terminals
Finished
Ceiling

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INSTALLATION STEP 11
Fasten the Door Bracket
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as
illustrated below or on the following page.
A horizontal reinforcement brace should be long enough
to be secured to two or three vertical supports. A vertical
reinforcement brace should cover the height of the top
panel.
Figure 1 shows one piece of angle iron as the horizontal
brace. For the vertical brace, 2 pieces of angle iron are
used to create a U-shaped support. The best solution is to
check with your garage door manufacturer for an opener
installation door reinforcement kit.
NOTE: Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct
attachment of the clevis pin and door arm. In this case you
will not need the door bracket; proceed to Step 12.
SECTIONAL DOORS
1. Center the door bracket on the previously marked
vertical centerline used for the header bracket
installation. Note correct UP placement, as stamped
inside the bracket.
2. Position the top edge of the bracket 2"-4" (5-10 cm)
below the top edge of the door, OR directly below any
structural support across the top of the door.
3. Mark, drill holes and install as follows, depending on
your door’s construction:
Metal or light weight doors using a vertical angle iron
brace between the door panel support and the door
bracket:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket
using the two 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws
(Figure 2A).
• Alternately, use two 5/16" bolts, lock washers and nuts
(not provided) (Figure 2B).
Metal, insulated or light weight factory reinforced doors:
• Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket
using the self-threading screws (Figure 3).
Wood Doors:
• Use top and bottom or side to side door bracket holes.
Drill 5/16" holes through the door and secure bracket
with 5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts
(not provided) (Figure 4).
NOTE: The 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws are not
intended for use on wood doors.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors
WILL REQUIRE reinforcement BEFORE installation
of door bracket. Contact your door manufacturer for
reinforcement kit.
Figure 1
Header
Bracket
Door
Bracket
Location
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED
FOR LIGHTWEIGHT GARAGE
DOORS (FIBERGLASS,
ALUMINUM, STEEL, DOORS
WITH GLASS PANEL, ETC.).
(NOT PROVIDED)
Figure 2A
Figure 2B
Door
Bracket
Door
Bracket
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
Vertical Reinforcement
Vertical Reinforcement
Self-Threading
Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
Bolt
5/16"-18x2"
(Not Provided)
Nut
5/16"-18
Lock Washer 5/16"
UP
UP Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Figure 3
Figure 4
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
Bolt 5/16"x2"
(Not Provided)
UP
UP
Inside Edge of
Door or
Reinforcement
Board