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    ® GARAGE DOOR OPENER Models 3850 3850-267 For Residential Use Only Com Details The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com patible with See Page 29 for Owner's Manual ■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully! ■ Fasten
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    Using the remote control 28 Troubleshooting 28 The remote control battery 28 EverCharge® Standby Power System (optional 29 To open the door manually 30 Care of your opener 30 Having a problem? (Troubleshooting 31 Diagnostic chart 32 Smart Control Panel® messages 33 Programming 34
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    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. Sectional Door One-Piece Door Tools needed During assembly, installation and adjustment of the opener, instructions will
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    exceed 1/4" (6 mm) Reversing Sensor ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & fastening hardware is required. See page 12. Motor Unit Header Wall ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK Wallmounted Door Control Access Door Access Door Safety Reversing Sensor Gap between floor and
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    . Parts may be stuck in the foam. Hardware for installation is also listed below. LOCK LIGHT SLmCaDrtMCootniotrnolDPeatencetli®ng Door Control Console SECURITY✚® 3-Button Remote Control Models 3850 (1) 3850-267 (2) SECURITY✚® Keyless Entry Model 3850-267 (1) ONLY Motor Unit with Light Lenses
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    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 two washered bolts mounted on top of motor unit. • Align rail and styrofoam over belt pulley. Cut tape from rail, chain and styrofoam. •
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    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
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    BRACKET Structural Supports Level (optional) 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
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    Wall 2x4 Structural Support Header Bracket CEILING MOUNT ONLY UP Vertical Centerline of Garage Door Lag Screws 5/16"-9x1-5/8" Door Spring HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Lag Screw 5/16"x9x1-5/8" Horizontal Line Highest Point of Garage Door Travel Garage Door Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
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    Header Wall Header Bracket Belt Pulley Bracket Garage Door 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
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    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. Rail Door 2x4 is used to determine the correct mounting
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    surface where the trolley slides with rail grease. NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at this time. HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE 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
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    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 door control. 1. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one end of bell wire
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    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. To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light socket: • DO NOT use short neck or
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    proper outlet. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire: • Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with ALL local electrical and building codes. • NEVER use an
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    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
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    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. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) Door Track Lip Indicator Light Sensor Bracket Lens WALL MOUNT (RIGHT
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    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. • Run the wires from both sensors to the opener. Use insulated staples to secure wire to wall and ceiling. • Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from each
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    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
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    Wall 2x4 Support Finished Ceiling Header Bracket Door Bracket Optional Placement of Door Bracket 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) Door
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    Door Arm to Trolley Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated below and on the following page. SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY Make sure garage door lock washers and nuts. Pull the emergency release handle toward the opener at a 45° angle so that the trolley release arm is horizontal
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    ALL ONE-PIECE DOORS 1. Assemble the Door Arm: • Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections together to the longest possible length (with a 2 or 3 hole overlap). • Make sure the garage door is fully closed. Connect the straight door arm section to the door bracket with the 5/16"x1-1/4" clevis
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    black button until the door reaches the desired UP (open) position. NOTE: Make sure the door opens high enough for your vehicle. 3. Push the door control or programmed remote control. This sets the UP (open) limit and begins closing the door (Figure 3). 4. Immediately when the door begins to close
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    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
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    carton in the path of the door. • Press the remote control push button to close the door. The door will not move more than 1" (2.5 cm), and the opener lights will flash. The garage door opener will not close from a remote if the indicator light in either sensor is off (alerting you to the fact
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    systems technician. 14. ALWAYS disconnect electric power to garage door opener BEFORE making ANY repairs or removing covers. 15. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Using Your Garage Door Opener Your Security✚® opener and hand-held remote control have been factory-set to a matching code which changes with
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    sensor when using the opener lights as working lights. Otherwise, they will turn off automatically if you are working beyond the sensors range. LOCK 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
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    Lights With 315 MHz Security✚® remote controls, a remote push button can be programmed to operate the opener lights without opening the door. 1. With the door closed, press and hold the remote button that you want to control the light. 2. Press and hold the Light button on the Smart Control Panel
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    : • Disconnect ALL electric and battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance. • Use ONLY LiftMaster part number 485LM for replacement battery. • DO NOT dispose of battery in fire. Battery may explode. Check with local codes for disposal instructions. ALWAYS wear protective gloves and
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    the opener). The door can then be raised and lowered manually as often as necessary. To disengage the lockout feature, pull the handle straight down. The trolley will reconnect on the next UP or DOWN operation, either manually or by using the door control or remote. MANUAL DISCONNECT POSITION
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    Having a Problem (Troubleshooting) NOTE: Always unplug battery prior to troubleshooting. 1. My door will not close and the light bulbs blink on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the down direction. • Verify
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    light is dim or flashing. • Realign receiving eye sensor, clean lens and secure brackets. Symptom: Door travels 2-3 inches and stops. • Reprogram limits and forces. See Adjustment section. • If the motor unit continues to travel 2-3 inches, check the travel module connection or replace the travel
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    BATTERY BACKUP ENABLED Message BATTERY BAD REPLACE BATTERY NOW SEE OWNER'S MANUAL Message POWER RESTORED BATTERY CHARGING 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
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    -theft devices, will be circumvented. The owner of the copyright in the garage door opener does not authorize the purchaser or supplier of the non-rolling code remote control to circumvent that technical measure. Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate with your
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    Keyless Entry PIN NOTE: Your new Keyless Entry must be programmed to operate your garage door opener. USING THE "LEARN" BUTTON USING THE DOOR CONTROL LOCK LIGHT 1. Press and release the "learn" button on motor unit. The learn indicator light will glow steadily for 30 seconds. NOTE: This method
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    -piece Rail 8 feet (2.4 m) One-piece Rail 10 feet (3 m) 5 41A5434-11 Full belt assembly 6 41B4103 Tensioner assembly 7 83A11-2 Rail grease KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 398LM Smart Control Panel® 2 373P 3-Button remote control 3 10A19 3V2016 Lithium battery: LED and opener 4 10A33
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    kit 5 41D794 Motor with positioning sensor 6 41DB002-2 Receiver logic assembly KEY PART NO. NO. 7 41A6231 8 41C190 9 41D504-4 10 108D79 11 4A1344 485LM DESCRIPTION End panel with battery door and screw Transformer and harness Cover Light lens Light socket NOT SHOWN Battery kit 37
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    clip. SECURITY✚® 3-Button Mini Remote Control : With key ring and fastening strip. Wireless Door Control: Push bar, light feature and auxiliary button. Includes battery. EverCharge® Standby Power System: Provides backup power to the garage door opener. For use with model 3850 only. Laser Park Assist
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    NOTES 39
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    INC. Technical Support Group 6050 S. Country Club Road Tucson, Arizona 85706 SERVICE INFORMATION TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-528-9131 LIFTMASTER FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LIFETIME MOTOR AND BELT LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EVERCHARGE® STANDBY POWER BATTERY The Chamberlain Group, Inc
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The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
www.liftmaster.com
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Models
3850
3850-267
For Residential Use Only
Owner’s Manual
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Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
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Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
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The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System
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Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation.
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The model number label is located under the light lens on the left side panel of your opener.
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