Chamberlain LiftMaster Elite Security+ 3800PLD User manual

The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
www.liftmaster.com
■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®and cable tension monitor are
connected and properly aligned.
■Periodic checks of the garage door opener are required to ensure safe operation.
■The model number label is located behind the hinged door of your opener.
■DO NOT exceed 10 complete cycles of door operation per hour.
This product is intended for installation only by trained garage door technicians. This
product may require adjustments to door springs and or track configurations. This product
is not intended for use on low headroom tracks or garage doors utilizing extension springs.
For Residential and Light Duty Commercial Use
Install On Sectional Doors With Torsion
Assemblies Only
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Model 3800PLD
GARAGE DOOR OPENER

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 2-5
Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review .. 2
Planning................................................... 3
Preparing Your Garage Door.................... 4
Tools Needed ........................................... 4
Specifications........................................... 4
Carton Inventory ...................................... 5
Hardware Inventory.................................. 5
ASSEMBLY 6-7
Attach the Collar to the
Garage Door Opener ................................ 6
Attach Mounting Bracket to the
Garage Door Opener ................................ 7
INSTALLATION 7-17
Installation Safety Instructions................. 7
Position and Mount the Garage Door
Opener ..................................................... 8
Attach the Emergency Release Rope
and Handle............................................... 9
Install Power Door Lock...........................9
Attach the Cable Tension Monitor
(Required).............................................. 10
Install the Smart Control Panel®............ 11
Install Remote Light............................... 12
Electrical Requirements ......................... 13
Install the EverCharge®
Standby Power System (optional).......... 14
Install The Protector System®...........15-18
ADJUSTMENT 19-22
Program the Travel Limits...................... 19
Set the Force.......................................... 20
Test the Safety Reversal System............ 21
Test The Protector System®................... 21
Test Cable Tension Monitor ................... 22
Test Power Door Lock............................ 22
To Open Door Manually ......................... 22
OPERATION 23-29
Operation Safety Instructions................. 23
Using Your Garage Door Opener............23
Using the Smart Control Panel®............. 24
Using the Remote Control...................... 25
Care of Your Garage Door Opener.......... 26
Troubleshooting................................26-27
Smart Control Panel®Messages ............ 28
Diagnostic Chart .................................... 29
PROGRAMMING 30-32
To Add or Reprogram a Hand-Held
Remote Control (Model 895MAX).......... 30
To Erase All Codes From Garage Door
Opener Memory ..................................... 30
To Add, Reprogram or Change a
Keyless Entry PIN................................... 31
Programming Light or Additional Light.. 32
REPAIR PARTS 33-34
Installation Parts.................................... 33
Garage Door Opener Assembly Parts..... 34
ACCESSORIES 35
REPAIR PARTS AND SERVICE 36
WARRANTY 36
Introduction
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.
Mechanical
Electrical
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.

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Planning
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Survey your garage area to see if any of the conditions below apply to your installation.
Depending on your requirements, additional materials may be required.
THIS GARAGE DOOR OPENER IS COMPATIBLE WITH:
• Doors that use a torsion bar and springs. The torsion bar must be 1 inch (2.5 cm)
diameter.
• 4-6 inch (10-15 cm) drums, not to be used on tapered drums over 6 inches (15 cm).
• High lift and standard lift sectional doors up to 14 feet (4.2 m) high.
• Doors up to 18 feet (5.4 m) wide.
• Doors up to 180 sq. ft. (16.7 sq. m).
Review or inspect proposed installation area. The garage door opener can be installed on
the left or right side of door. Select the side that meets the requirements listed below.
Must have minimum of 2-1/2 inches
(6.4 cm) between the garage wall and
the center of the torsion bar.
Must have minimum of 3 inches
(7.6 cm) between the ceiling and the
center of torsion bar.
Must have minimum of 8 inches
(20.3 cm) between the side garage
wall (or obstruction) and the end of
torsion bar.
The torsion bar must extend at least
1-5 inches (2.5-12 cm) past the
bearing plate.
An electric outlet is required within
6 feet (1.8 m) of the installation area.
If outlet does not exist, contact a
qualified electrician.
Depending upon garage construction,
extension brackets or wood blocks
may be needed to install safety
reversing sensors.
Alternate floor mounting of the
safety reversing sensors will require
hardware not provided.
Any gap between the floor and the
bottom of the door must not exceed
1/4 inch (6 mm), otherwise the
safety reversal system may not work
properly.
A model 475LM EverCharge®
Standby Power System is strongly
recommended if there is no access
door to the garage, as this garage door
opener cannot be used in conjunction
with an external emergency release
mechanism.
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NOTE: Inspect the torsion bar while the
door is raised and lowered. It is important
that there is no noticeable movement up
and down or left and right. If the movement
is not corrected, the life of the garage door
opener will be greatly reduced.
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torsion
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(6.4 cm)
3 inches
(7.6 cm)
wall or
obstruction
torsion bar
8 inches
(20.3 cm)
475LM EverCharge®Standby
Power System
safety reversing
sensor
remote light

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Introduction
Preparing Your Garage Door
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
• Disable locks.
• Remove any ropes connected to the
garage door.
Complete the following test to make sure
the garage door is balanced and is not
sticking or binding:
1. Lift the door halfway up. Release the
door. If balanced, it should stay in place,
supported entirely by its springs.
2. Raise and lower the door to check for
binding or sticking.
If your door binds, sticks, or is out of
balance, call a trained door systems
technician.
3. Verify equal cable tension on each side of
door. Cable tension should remain equal
during the entire travel of the door.
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 avoid malfunction and
damage.
• DO NOT exceed 10 complete cycles of door operation per hour.
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.
Tools Needed
During assembly, installation and adjustment of the garage door opener, instructions will
call for hand tools as illustrated below.
Specifications
Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Vac - 60 Hz, ONLY
Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 AMP
Rated Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .325 in. lb/sec
10 Cycles per Hour
Pliers Wire Cutters
Claw Hammer
Screwdriver
Adjustable End Wrench
1/4", 5/16" & 3/8" Sockets
and Wrench with 6" Extension
Drill Tape Measure
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Stepladder
Pencil
3/16" and 1/8"
Hex Key Wrench
Needle Nose Pliers
5/32", 3/16", 5/16"
and 3/4" Drill Bits
Sectional Door
Torque Meter (not shown)

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Carton Inventory
Introduction
Smart Control Panel®
Remote Control
Visor Clip
3-Button Remote Control
Model 895MAX (1)
Remote Light
(Garage Door Opener Light)
with Hardware Bag
Power Door Lock with
2-Conductor White & White/
Black Bell Wire with Connector
2 Conductor Bell Wire
White & White/Red
Garage Door Opener
Cable Tension Monitor
with 2-Conductor
Green/White Bell Wires
Mounting Bracket
Collar with Screws
Safety Reversing Sensor Bracket (2)
The Protector System®
(2) Safety Reversing Sensors
(1 Sending Eye and 1 Receiving
Eye) with 2-Conductor White &
White/Black Bell Wire attached
Safety Labels
and Literature
Hardware
Accessories included with the garage door opener will vary depending on the model purchased. If anything is missing, carefully check
the packing material.
Hex Screw #14-10x1-7/8" (4)
Screw #6x1-1/4" (2)
Machine Screw #6x1" (2)
Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" (2)
Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2)
Pan Head Screw 1/4"-20x1/2" (2)
Hex Head Screw #8x1" (2)
Self Tapping Screw #10-32 (2)
Drywall Anchor (2)
Drywall Anchor (Screw-In) (2)
Handle
Rope
Insulated Staples (30)
Lock Template

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To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door garage door opener until instructed
to do so.
The garage door opener can be installed on either side of the door (see PLANNING section
page 3). The illustrations shown are for installation on the left side.
Loosen the collar screws.
Attach collar to the garage door opener motor shaft. The side of the collar with the
larger hole should be placed on the motor shaft. Ensure that the collar is seated all the
way on motor shaft until stop is reached.
Position the collar so the screws are facing out and are accessible when attached to
the torsion bar.
Tighten the screws on both sides of the collar equally to secure collar to the motor
shaft (to 12-14 ft./lbs. of torque).
NOTE: Do not tighten set screws until indicated.
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Attach the Collar to the Garage Door Opener
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Assembly
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To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH, the collar MUST be properly
tightened. The door may NOT reverse
correctly or limits may be lost due to
collar slip.
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Collar Screws
RIGHT WRONG
3/16 Hex
Key Wrench
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Collar Screws Set Screws

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Installation
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 door operator ONLY on properly balanced and
lubricated 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 garage door opener.
4. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to
door BEFORE installing garage door opener to avoid
entanglement.
5 Mount the emergency release within reach, but at least 6
feet (1.83 m) above the floor and avoiding contact with
vehicles to avoid accidental release.
6. NEVER connect door operator to power source until
instructed to do so.
7. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while
installing or servicing the garage door opener. They could
be caught in door or operator mechanisms.
8. Install wall-mounted door control:
• within sight of the door.
• out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet
(1.5 m).
• away from ALL moving parts of the door.
9. Install the Entrapment Warning Placard next to the door
control in a prominent location.
10. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in plain view
on inside of door.
11. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal
system.
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Attach Mounting Bracket to Garage Door Opener
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Loosely attach slotted side of mounting bracket to the same side of the garage door
opener as the collar, using self-threading screws provided.
NOTE: Do not tighten screws until instructed.
Socket Wrench
Assembly
HARDWARE
Screw
#10-32

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Installation
HARDWARE
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Position and Mount the Garage Door Opener
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NOTE: For additional mounting options refer to the accessories page.
Close the garage door completely.
Slide the garage door opener onto the end of the torsion bar. If the torsion bar is too
long or damaged, you may need to cut the torsion bar. Ensure the collar does not
touch the bearing plate.
Use a level to position and vertically align the garage door opener. Verify the
mounting bracket is located on a solid surface such as wood, concrete or door/flag
bracket.
When the garage door opener is properly aligned, mark the mounting bracket holes.
If necessary, tighten collar screws on the torsion bar to hold garage door opener in
place while marking holes.
NOTE: The garage door opener does not have to be flush to wall.
Remove the garage door opener from torsion bar. Drill 3/16 inch pilot holes at the
marked locations. Drill through steel plate if necessary.
Slide the garage door opener back onto the torsion bar until pilot holes align with
bracket. Securely tighten collar screws to the torsion bar to 12-14 ft./lbs. of torque.
Securely tighten both set screws.
NOTE: You may need to manually raise the door slightly in order to reach the
set screws.
Secure the mounting bracket to the wall and to the garage door opener. Use the
14-10x1-7/8 inch screws to secure the mounting bracket to the wall.
Secure the antenna wire with a staple to prevent antenna from being entangled in a
door roller.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH:
• Concrete anchors MUST be used if
mounting bracket 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.
• Operator MUST be mounted at a
right angle to the torsion bar to avoid
premature wear on the collar.
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Collar
Screws
Set
Screws
3/16" Hex
Key Wrench
Bearing
Plate
1/8" Hex
Key Wrench
Staple
14-10x1-7/8" Hex Screw

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Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle
Install Power Door Lock
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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 inch (2.5 cm)
from the end of the rope to prevent slipping.
Thread the other end of the rope through the loop in the emergency release cable.
Adjust rope length so the handle is no higher than 6 feet (1.83 m) above the floor.
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.
The power door lock must be mounted
within 10 feet of garage door opener
with approximately a 3 inch (7.6 cm)
distance between the center of a door
roller and the hole for the power door
lock bolt. If possible, mount on same
side as garage door opener. The
second roller from the bottom is ideal
for most installations.
Ensure rail surface is clean and attach
lock template to track.
Drill holes as marked on the template.
Fasten power door lock to the outside
of the garage door track with hardware
provided.
Run bell wire up wall to garage door
opener. Use insulated staples to secure
wire in several places. Insert wire
through the bottom of the garage door
opener.
Plug the connector into the garage
door opener.
Installation
The power door lock is used to prevent the garage door from being manually opened once the
door is fully closed.
Garage door opener
Emergency
Release Cable
Overhand
Knot
Overhand
Knot
Emergency
Release Handle
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH from a falling garage door:
• If possible, use emergency release
handle to disengage door 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.
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Roller
Approx. 3"
(7.6 cm)
10 feet max.
Garage Door
Track
Lock Template
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HARDWARE
Staples
Lock Screw
1/4”-20x1/2”
Rope
Handle
HARDWARE

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HARDWARE
Attach the Cable Tension Monitor (Required)
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NOTE: The cable tension monitor is shipped for left side installation. It is
recommended that the cable tension monitor be installed on the same side of the
door as the garage door opener. For right side installation, remove the snap-ring
holding the roller in place and reassemble it on the opposite side of the cable
tension monitor.
Position the cable tension monitor as close to the drum as possible. Make sure cable
tension monitor is located over a wood support member and the roller is free from
any obstructions.
NOTE: There must be no obstructions in the installation area that prevent the cable
tension monitor or the cable itself from closing completely when slack is detected.
Mark and drill 3/16 inch pilot holes for screws (pilot holes are not required
for anchors).
NOTE: If the cable tension monitor cannot be mounted into wood with the lag screws
provided, it can be mounted into 1/2 inch or greater drywall using the wall anchors
(2) and the #8 hex screws (2) provided in the hardware bag.
Attach the cable tension monitor to the wall using the hardware provided. Make sure
that the roller is on top of the cable.
Run bell wire to garage door opener. Use insulated staples to secure wire.
Connect bell wire to the green quick-connect terminals on the garage door opener
(polarity is not important).
NOTE: Cable must have tension through entire door travel. Make sure there is no
slack in cable on opposite side of garage door during normal operation. If slack
occurs during door travel, adjust cables as required.
Drum
Cable
Strip wire 7/16" (11 mm)
To insert or release
wire, push in tab
with screwdriver tip
From cable
tension monitor
To garage door
garage door opener
WHT/GRN Wall
2"-6"
(5-15 cm) 3/4" Min.
(18 cm Min.)
Cable
Tension
Monitor
Cable Tension
Monitor Roller
1/8"-1/4"
(3-6 cm)
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Installation
The cable tension monitor MUST be connected
and properly installed before the garage door
opener will move in the down direction.
The cable tension monitor detects ANY slack
that may occur in the cables and will reverse
the door, eliminating service calls.
SIDE VIEW
#8 Hex Head Screw (2)
Screw #6 (2)
Wall Anchor (2)
Staples

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Locate door control within sight of door, at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small
children cannot reach, away from moving parts of door and door hardware.
If installing into drywall, drill 5/32 inch holes and use the anchors provided. For pre-wired
installations (as in new home construction), control panel may be mounted to a single
gang box.
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 Smart Control Panel®can be connected to each garage door
opener. If additional door controls are desired to operate the same garage door opener, it
is recommended to use model 378LM wireless door control as the secondary door control.
Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from one end of bell wire and connect to the
two screw terminals on back of door control: white wire to W(2) and white/red wire
to R(1).
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 inch (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.
Install top screw with care to avoid cracking plastic housing. DO NOT overtighten.
Replace cover by inserting top tabs fi
rst and then snap cover in place.
(For standard installations ONLY) Run bell wire up wall and across ceiling to the
garage door opener. Use insulated staples to secure wire in several places. DO NOT
pierce wire with a staple, creating a short or open circuit.
Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from end of bell wire. Connect bell wire to the
quick-connect terminals on the garage door opener: white to white and white/red
to red.
Fasten the warning placard to the wall next to the door control.
NOTE: If you have any trouble with the operation of the buttons, loosen the top
mounting screw. DO NOT connect the power and operate the garage door opener at
this time. The door will travel to the full open position but will not return to the close
position until the sensor beams are connected and properly aligned. See page 15.
Install the Smart Control Panel®
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Installation
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 controls.
• 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
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To garage
door opener
24V Bell Wire (Fasten next to
door control)
Red White
WHT/RED
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WHT
Screw 6ABx1-1/4"
(standard installation)
Screw 6-32x1"(pre-wired)
Drywall Anchors
Insulated Staples
To insert or release
wire, push in tab
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The remote light (garage door opener light)
is designed to plug directly into a standard
120V outlet. Select an appropriate location
on the ceiling to mount the light within 6
feet (1.8 m) of an electrical outlet so that
the cord and light are away from moving
parts.
Install the hinge and latch clips. Clips
slide in between the metal plate and
the plastic housing on each side of the
light base.
Install screws into the ceiling leaving
1/8 inch (3.1 mm) of the thread
exposed.
NOTE: If installing light on drywall and
a ceiling joist cannot be located, use
wall anchors provided. No pilot hole is
required for wall anchors.
Determine the length of power cord
needed to reach the nearest outlet.
Wind any excess cord around cord
retainer on the top side of the light
base.
Install the light base by pushing onto
the screws and turning the base
clockwise to lock the light in place.
Install two Type A19 incandescent or
compact fluorescent bulbs. 100 watt
maximum per bulb, 200 watts total.
Install the light lens by hooking one
end of the lens over the hinge and
pressing up on the other end to latch
into place.
Plug in the light to outlet.
NOTE: Light will not operate until the
garage door opener is activated.
Install Remote Light
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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.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
WARNING
WARNING
WARNINGWARNING
1. This portable luminaire has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other) as a feature to reduce the risk of
electric shock.
2. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet ONLY one way.
3. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
4. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
5. NEVER use with an extension cord unless plug can be
fully inserted.
6. DO NOT alter the plug.
7. Light is intended for ceiling mount and indoor applications
ONLY.
Latch Clip
Light Clip
Screw
Screws Light Lens
Wall Anchor
Cord
Retainer
100 Watt
(max.)
Metal
Plate
Plastic
Housing
Hinge Clip
Wall Anchor (2)
HARDWARE
Light Clip Screw
#4-20x7/16" (2)
Screw
#6x1" (2)

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Electrical Requirements
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Installation
PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION
If permanent wiring is required by your local
code, refer to the following procedure.
To make a permanent connection through
the 7/8 inch hole in the back of the garage
door opener (according to local code):
1. Remove the garage door opener from the
torsion bar, remove cover screws and set
the cover aside.
2. Remove the attached green ground
terminal.
3. Cut black and white wires and strip away
1/2 inch (1.3 cm) of insulation, 3 inch
(7.6 cm) before spade terminals.
4. Remove the power cord from the garage
door opener.
5. Install a 90° conduit or flex cable adapter
to the 7/8 inch hole. Reinstall garage
door opener to torsion bar.
6. Run wires through conduit, cut to proper
length and strip insulation.
7. Attach with wire nuts provided.
8. Properly secure wire under plastic ties so
that wire does not come in contact with
moving parts.
9. Reinstall the cover.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run
the garage door opener at this time.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run
the garage door 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.
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.
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Ground Tab
Green
Ground
Screw
Ground Wire
Black Wire
from power cord
White Wire
from power cord
Flexible Conduit
90˚ Connector
Green Wire White Wire
Black Wire
Back View

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If the optional EverCharge®Standby Power System is part of this installation it should be
installed at this time. The SPS can be mounted to either the ceiling or a wall within 3 feet
(.9 m) of the garage door opener.
1. Position the SPS on a structural support (ceiling joist or wall stud).
2. Attach the SPS to the support with the 1-1/2 inch lag screws (2) provided. There are
mounting holes on either side of the SPS.
3. Connect the SPS cord into the connector on the bottom of the garage door opener.
4. Follow all instructions included with the EverCharge®Standby Power System to test for
proper operation.
Install the EverCharge®Standby Power System (SPS)
(optional)
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Installation
SPU Cord
Connector
EverCharge®Standby
Power System

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The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door
opener will move in the down direction. This is a required safety device and cannot be disabled.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR
When properly connected and aligned, the safety reversing 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 inches (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 (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.
Installation
Safety Reversing Sensor
6" (15 cm) max. above floor
Safety Reversing Sensor
6" (15 cm) max. above floor
Invisible Light Beam
Protection Area
Install the Protector System®
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Facing the door from inside the garage.

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Floor Installation
1. 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.
2. Carefully measure and place right
and left assemblies at the same
distance out from the wall. Be sure
all door hardware obstructions are
cleared.
3. Fasten to the floor with concrete
anchors as shown.
Installation
Fasten Wood Block to Wall with
Lag Screws (not provided)
(Provided with
Extension Bracket)
Attach with
Concrete Anchors
(not provided)
Track Installation
1. 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.
If your door track will not support the
bracket securely, wall installation is
recommended.
1a 1c
Wall Installation
1. 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.
2. If additional depth is needed, an
extension bracket (see Accessories)
or wood blocks can be used.
3. 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.
4. 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.
1b
INSTALLING THE BRACKETS
Be sure power to the opener is disconnected. Install and align the brackets so the safety reversing 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.
Door Track
Safety Reversing
Sensor Bracket
Safety Reversing
Sensor Bracket
Lag Screws
(not provided)
Extension Bracket
(See Accessories)
Safety Reversing
Sensor Bracket
(Provided with
Extension Bracket)
Safety Reversing
Sensor Bracket

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Installation
Run the wires from both safety reversing sensors to the opener. Use insulated staples
to secure wire to wall and ceiling.
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: white to
white and white/black to grey.
3
4
5
7/16
(11 mm)
HARDWARE
WHT/
BLK
Bell wire
WHT
Staple
1Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot on each sensor.
Use wing nuts to fasten safety reversing sensors to brackets, with lenses pointing
toward each other across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket
extension.
Finger tighten the wing nuts.
2
HARDWARE
Carriage Bolt
Wing Nut
Wing Nut
1/4"-20
Carriage Bolt
1/4"-20x1/2"
MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS

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Receiving Sensor
Green LED
Sending Sensor
Amber LED
Installation
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS
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 safety reversing sensors and opener.
• A broken wire.
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.
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 remote lights will blink 10 times. (If bulbs are not installed, 10 clicks can be
heard.) See page 15.
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 the safety reversing sensor until it
receives the sender’s beam. When the green indicator light glows steadily, tighten the
wing nut.
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2
3
1
2
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Adjust the position of the door by using the black and purple buttons. Black moves the
door UP (open) and purple moves the door DOWN (close).
SETTING THE UP POSITION:
Press and hold the black button until the LED starts flashing slowly, then release.
Push and hold the black button until the door reaches the desired UP (open) position.
NOTE: Make sure the door opens high enough for your vehicle.
Push the door control or programmed remote control. This sets the UP (open) limit
and begins closing the door.
Immediately when the door begins to close, press and release either the black or
purple button. This will stop the door.
SETTING THE DOWN POSITION:
Push and hold the purple button until the door reaches the desired DOWN (closed)
position.
Once the door is closed, if there appears to be too much pressure on the door, you
may toggle the door back and forth using the black and purple buttons to reach the
desired closed position.
Push the door control or programmed remote control. This sets the DOWN (close)
limit and the door should open.
Proceed to Set the Force.
Travel limits regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down.
Program the Travel Limits
Adjustment
1
12
3
4
5
6
7
Without a properly installed safety
reversal system, persons (particularly
small children) could be SERIOUSLY
INJURED or KILLED by a closing
garage door.
• NEVER learn forces or limits when
door is binding or sticking. Repair
door first.
• Incorrect adjustment of garage door
travel limits will interfere with proper
operation of safety reversal system.
• After ANY adjustments are made,
the safety reversal system MUST
be tested. Door MUST reverse on
contact with 1-1/2" high (3.8 cm)
object (or 2x4 laid flat) on floor.
To prevent damage to vehicles, be
sure fully open door provides adequate
clearance.
1
2
LED
or
or
or
3
7456

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The force setting measures the amount of force required to open and close the door.
Push the purple button twice to enter into the Force Adjustment Mode. The LED will
flash quickly.
Push the door control or programmed remote control. The door will close (DOWN).
Push the door control or programmed remote control again. The door will open (UP).
Push the door control or programmed remote control a third time to close the
door (DOWN).
The LED will stop flashing when the force has been programmed.
The door must travel through a complete cycle, up and down, in order for the force to be
set properly. If the garage door opener cannot open and close the door fully, inspect the
door to ensure that it is balanced properly and is not sticking or binding.
If the door is not stopping exactly where you would like it, repeat Program the
Travel Limits.
Set the Force
Without a properly installed safety
reversal system, persons (particularly
small children) could be SERIOUSLY
INJURED or KILLED by a closing
garage door.
• NEVER learn forces or limits when
door is binding or sticking. Repair
door first.
• Too much force on garage door will
interfere with proper operation of
safety reversal system.
• After ANY adjustments are made,
the safety reversal system MUST
be tested. Door MUST reverse on
contact with 1-1/2" high (3.8 cm)
object (or 2x4 laid flat) on floor.
2
Adjustment
1
3
4
2
1
LED
or or or
423
Push Purple button
twice to enter garage
door opener into
Force Adjustment
Mode