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- LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 1
Premium Series Belt Drive Model 8355W FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY • Please read this manual MyQ® and Security+ 2.0® accessories. • DO NOT install on a one-piece door if using devices or door opener to receive updates and offers from LiftMaster Take a photo of the camera icon including the points ( - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 2
Contents Preparation 3 Assembly 7 Installation 9 Install the Door Control 17 Install the Protector System 19 Power 23 Adjustments 25 Operation 28 Maintenance 35 Troubleshooting 36 Accessories 38 Warranty 39 Repair Parts 40 2 - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 3
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 Close (TTC) feature, the MyQ® Smartphone Control app, and MyQ® Garage Door and - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 4
walls and other objects • Buy a Wi-Fi range extender For compatible router specifications and help, visit WiFiHelp.LiftMaster If balanced, it should stay in place, supported entirely by its springs. 3. Raise and work properly. 5. The opener should be installed above the center of the door. If there - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 5
Preparation Tools Needed 5/32 3/16 5/16 7/16 1/2 5/8 1/4 7/16 9/16 5 - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 6
instructions for these accessories will be attached to the accessory and are not included in this manual. The images throughout this manual are for reference and your product may look different. Installation literature P. Rail grease Q. 3-Button Remote Control (893LM) Door Control Hardware Screw - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 7
Assembly 1 Attach the Rail to the Garage Door Opener To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY the top of the garage door opener. 2. Align the rail and the styrofoam over the sprocket. Cut the tape from the rail, belt, and styrofoam. 3. Fasten the rail with the previously removed washered bolt and lock nut. - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 8
Assembly 2 Tighten the Belt 1. By hand, thread the spring trolley nut on the threaded shaft until it is finger tight against the trolley. Do not use - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 9
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: l within sight of the garage door. l out - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 10
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: l 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. l Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting header bracket or 2x4 - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 11
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 to a structural support with lag screws. Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8" OPTION A WALL INSTALLATION 1. Center the - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 12
Installation 3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket 1. Align the rail with the header bracket. Insert the clevis pin through the holes in the header bracket and rail. Secure with the ring . The trolley can remain disconnected until instructed. Clevis Pin 5/16" X 2-3/4" Connected Disconnected 12 - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 13
fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing ANY brackets into masonry. Hanging 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 - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 14
Installation 6 Install the Light Bulbs 7 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle To or light socket. DO NOT use LED bulbs as they may reduce the range or performance of your remote control(s). 3. Rotate the lens up to close. or or 1. Insert one end of the emergency release rope through - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 15
long enough to be secured to two or three vertical supports. A vertical reinforcement brace should cover the height of the top panel. Contact the garage door manufacturer or installing dealer for opener reinforcement instructions or reinforcement kit. NOTE: Many door reinforcement kits provide for - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 16
Installation 9 Connect the Door Arm to the Trolley IMPORTANT: The groove on the straight door arm MUST face away from the curved door arm. 1. Close the - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 17
Control Panels or 4 of any other Security+ 2.0® door controls. NOTE: Older LiftMaster door controls and third party products are not compatible. Install the door control door control from the wall and drill a 5/32" hole for the top screw. 8. Position the bottom hole of the door control over the - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 18
control. 1. Run the white and red/white wire from the door control to the garage door opener. Attach the wire to the wall and ceiling with the staples (not applicable for gang box or pre-wired installations the wall near the door control with tacks or staples. 2. Attach the manual release/safety - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 19
the safety reversing sensor so beam is NO HIGHER than 6" (15 cm) above garage floor. When installing the safety reversing sensors check the following: l Sensors are installed inside the garage, one on either side of the door. l Sensors are facing each other with the lenses aligned and the receiving - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 20
reversing sensors can be attached to the door track, the wall, or the floor. If the door track will not support the sensor bracket a wall installation is recommended. Choose one of the following installations. OPTION A DOOR TRACK INSTALLATION 1. Slide the curved arms of the sensor bracket around - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 21
for the safety reversing sensors, see page 22. HARDWARE Insulated Staple (Not shown) OPTION A INSTALLATION WITHOUT PRE-WIRING 1. Run the wire from both sensors to the garage door opener. Attach the wire to the wall and ceiling with the staples. 2. Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from each - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 22
reversing sensor wire, making sure there is enough wire to reach the pre-installed wires from the wall. 2. Separate the safety reversing 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 - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 23
to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener is grounded. To avoid installation difficulties, do not activate the garage door opener at this time. To the plug doesn't fit into your outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR CONNECTING POWER: OPTION - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 24
not shorted/broken. 2. Make sure the senors are aligned. 1 2 (invisible light beam) Amber LED SENDING SENSOR Green LED RECEIVING SENSOR 3 Ensure the Door Control is Wired Correctly If the door control has been installed and wired correctly, the command LED behind the push bar will blink. 24 - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 25
properly installed safety reversal the open (UP) and close (DOWN) position. The electronic controls sense the amount of force required to open and close the door's downward travel, it will reverse. To watch a short instructional video on programming your new garage door opener use your smartphone - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 26
1 Program the Travel Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small aligned and unobstructed, cycle the door through a complete up and down cycle using the remote control or the UP and DOWN buttons. Programming is complete. If you are unable to operate - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 27
flat) on the floor, centered under the garage door. 2. Press the remote control push button to close the door. The door MUST reverse when it makes contact with call a trained door systems technician. Without a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly small children) could - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 28
INSTRUCTIONS. 2. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of children. NEVER permit children to operate or play with garage door control push buttons or remote controls ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware, ALL ANY service or maintenance . 15. DO NOT install on a one-piece - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 29
installed, or are misaligned, the door will not close from a remote control. However, you can close the door if you hold the button on the door control The garage door opener can be activated through a wall-mounted door control, remote control, wireless keyless entry or MyQ® accessory. When the door - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 30
include any combination of MyQ garage door openers, Wi-Fi garage door openers, MyQ light controls, MyQ gate operators or MyQ commercial door operators. A LiftMaster Internet Gateway (828LM) can be added if you need to control more than 10 devices using the MyQ app. Up to 6 devices can be paired to - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 31
the lights when the door is in motion. The following features are accessible by lifting up the push bar: LEARN A DEVICE Any compatible remote controls, wireless keyless entry, Wi-Fi garage door openers, or MyQ® accessories can be programmed to the garage door opener by pressing the LEARN button on - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 32
LED will flash as long as the lock feature is activated and your handheld remote control will not operate your door at this time. Deactivate: Press and hold the LOCK the LEARN button. Then press the LIGHT button. The service LED will flash the status; Active is 2 flashes and deactivated is 3 - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 33
garage door opener. Older LiftMaster remote controls are NOT compatible, see page 38 for compatible accessories. To program additional accessories refer to the instructions provided with the accessory or visit LiftMaster.com. If your vehicle is equipped with a Homelink®, you may require an external - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 34
Operation To Open the Door Manually To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door release handle down and back (toward the opener). The door can then be raised and lowered manually as often as necessary. 2. To disengage the lockout feature, pull the handle straight down. The - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 35
l Manually operate door rail. Reapply a small layer of white lithium grease to the top and underside of the rail surface where the trolley slides. The Remote Control modifications of this transceiver are prohibited. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 36
Troubleshooting not close and the Safety sensors are not installed, connected or wires may be cut. control will not function. The wires for the door control are shorted or the door control moves 6-8" (15-20 cm) stops or Manually open and close the door. Check for assembly, replace if necessary. 36 - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 37
been obstructed. This feature can be disabled using the door control, see page 32. My neighbor's remote control opens my garage door: Erase the memory from your garage door opener and reprogram the remote control(s). My vehicle's Homelink® is not programming to my garage door opener: Depending on - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 38
2.0® remote control or a LiftMaster® Internet Gateway. Simply replaces your current wired wall switch. Control: 877MAX Automatically control your lights using your garage door opener, a Security+ 2.0® remote control or a LiftMaster® Internet Gateway. Plugs into any interior outlet. MAX Wireless - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 39
A REPAIRED OR REPLACED UNIT, REPLACEMENT OF CONSUMABLE ITEMS (E.G., BATTERIES IN REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTERS AND LIGHT BULBS), OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY PROBLEMS WITH, OR RELATING TO, THE GARAGE DOOR OR GARAGE DOOR HARDWARE, INCLUDING - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 40
feet (2.1 m) One-Piece Rail 8 feet (2.4 m) One-Piece Rail 10 feet (3 m) 5 Trolley Assembly 6 Tensioner Assembly 7 Trolley Threaded Shaft Part Number 41A5434-11 41A5434-13 41A5434-14 41B5424 4A1008 2777BD 2778BD 2770BD 41B3869-3A 41B4103 109B48 3 6 2 4 7 5 1 Installation Parts Description 1 Curved - LiftMaster 8355W | 8355W Installation Manual - Page 41
Repair Parts Model 8355W Garage Door Opener Parts 11 12 5 4 8 installation and service information call: 1-800-528-9131 Or visit us online at: LiftMaster.com or myLiftMaster.com Before calling, please have the model number of the garage door opener. If you are calling about a troubleshooting
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Wi-Fi
®
Garage Door Opener
Premium Series Belt Drive Model 8355W
•
Please read this manual and the safety materials
carefully!
•
The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector
System
®
is connected and properly aligned.
•
Periodic checks of the garage door opener are
required to ensure safe operation.
•
This garage door opener is ONLY compatible with
MyQ
®
and Security+ 2.0
®
accessories.
•
DO NOT install on a one-piece door if using devices
or features providing unattended close. Unattended
devices and features are to be used ONLY with
sectional doors.
•
Attach warning labels to the location indicated on
label.
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
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Send it in
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