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The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
www.liftmaster.com
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER
Model 3595S 3/4 HP
For Residential Use
Install on Sectional Doors ONLY
THIS OPERATOR IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WITH I-BEAM RAILS.
Owner’s Manual
■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
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■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System is connected and properly
aligned.
■ Periodic
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2-5 Operation 23-26 Safety symbol and signal word review ....................... 2 Operation safety instructions .................................... 23 Preparing your garage door ....................................... 3 Using your garage door opener ............................... 23 Tools needed .............................................................. 3 Using the wall-mounted door control ........................ 24 Planning ............................
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1 Preparing your garage door Before you begin: To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: � Disable locks. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage � Remove any ropes connected to garage door. door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An unbalanced garage door may not reverse when required. � Complete the f ollowing test to make sure your garage • NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door door is balanced and is not sticking or binding: springs, cables, pu
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— — — — — — — — Planning Identify the type and height of your garage door. Survey Without a properly working safety reversal system, persons your garage area to see if any of the conditions below (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or apply to your installation. Additional materials may be KILLED by a closing garage door. required. You may find it helpful to refer back to this page • The gap between the bottom of the garage door and the floor and the a
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LOCK LIGHT Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons which anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated below. Parts may be stuck in the foam. Hardware for installation Accessories will depend on the model purchased. If is also listed below. ® SECURITY 3-Button Remote Control Remote Control Model 373P (1) Transmitter Visor Clip Chassis Support Bracket Smart Control Panel™ Header Bracket Chain Motor Unit
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ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Attach the Rail to the Motor Unit To avoid SERIOUS damage to opener, ONLY use bolts/ fasteners mounted in the top of the opener. To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. Figure 1 Washered Bolt � Remove the bolt and lock nut from the top of the motor 5/16"-18x1/2" unit. Lock Nut � 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 wash
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Lock ASSEMBLY STEP 4 Washer Outer Nut Inner Nut Tighten the Chain To Tighten Outer Nut � Spin the inner nut and lock washer down the threaded To Tighten Inner Nut shaft, away from the trolley. � To tighten the chain, turn outer nut in the direction shown. As you turn the nut, keep the chain from twisting. Trolley � When the chain is approximately 1/2" (13 mm) above the base of the rail at its midpoint, re-tighten the inner nut to secure the adjustment. Chain Sprocket noise can result if
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INSTALLATION STEP 1 Unfinished Ceiling Determine the Header Bracket OPTIONAL CEILING Location MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Header Wall 2x4 Vertical Centerline To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: of Garage Door • Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to structural 2x4 Structural support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door Supports might not reverse when required. DO NOT install header bracket over drywall. • Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting header bracket or 2x
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INSTALLATION STEP 2 Install the Header Bracket Wall Mounting Holes You can attach the header bracket either to the wall above CEILING MOUNT ONLY the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the instructions The nail hole is for positioning only. which will work best for your particular requirements. Do You must use lag screws UP not install the header bracket over drywall. If installing to mount the header bracket. into masonry, use concrete anchors (not provided). WALL HEADER BRACKET INSTALLA
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INSTALLATION STEP 3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket Header Wall Header � Position the opener on the garage floor below the Bracket header bracket. Use packing material as a protective Chain Pulley base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you’ll need Bracket help. Have someone hold the opener securely on a Header Bracket temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring. Ring � Position the rail bracket against the header bracket. Fastener � Align the bracket holes and join
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INSTALLATION STEP 5 Hang the Opener To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the Three representative installations are shown. Yours may garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing any be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) brackets into masonry. to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the
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LOCK LOCK LOCK LOCK LIGHT LIGHT INSTALLATION STEP 6 Install the Door Control To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution: Locate door control within sight of door, at a minimum • Be sure power is not connected BEFORE installing door height of 5' (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach, control. away from moving parts of door and door hardware. If • Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires. installing into drywall, drill 5/32" holes and use the anchors To prevent po
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NOTICE INSTALLATION STEP 7 Install the Light To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light socket: � Press the release tabs on both sides of lens. Gently • DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs. rotate lens back and downward until the lens hinge is in • DO NOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY incandescent. the fully open position. Do not remove the lens. To prevent damage to the opener: � Install up to a 100 watt maximum light bulb in each • DO NOT use bulbs larger than
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INSTALLATION STEP 9 Electrical Requirements To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire: To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener • Be sure power is not connected to the opener, and at this time. disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door establish permanent wiring connection. opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in
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INSTALLATION STEP 10 ® Install The Protector System Be sure power is not connected to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. The safety reversing sensor must be connected and To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage aligned correctly before the garage door opener will door: move in the down direction. • Correctly connect and align the safety reversing sensor. This IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT required safety device MUST NOT be disabled. THE SAF
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INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Figure 1 Be sure power to the opener is disconnected. Install and align the brackets so the sensors will face each other DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. They may be installed in one of Door three ways, as follows: Track Garage door track installation (preferred): Lip Indicator � Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each light door track, with the curved arms facing the door. Sn
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MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY REVERSING Figure 4 SENSORS Wing Nut 1/4"-20 � 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 Carriage Bolt extension (Figure 4). 1/4"-20x1/2" Lens � Finger tighten the wing nuts. � Run the wires from both sensors to the opener. Use TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAFETY REVERSING insulated staple
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INSTALLATION STEP 11 Fasten the Door Bracket Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILL REQUIRE reinforcement BEFORE installation of door bracket. Follow instructions which apply to your door type as Contact your door manufacturer for reinforcement kit. 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 Header Bracket the height of t
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INSTALLATION STEP 12 Inner Trolley Connect Door Arm to Trolley SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY Outer Trolley � Make sure garage door is fully closed. Pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the outer trolley Clevis Pin from the inner trolley. Slide the outer trolley back (away 5/16"x1" Ring from the door) about 2" (5 cm) as shown in Figures 1, 2 Fastener and 3. � Figure 1: – Fasten straight door arm section to outer trolley with the 5/16"x1" clevis pin. Secure the connection with a Door r
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ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 Adjust the UP and DOWN Travel Limits Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or Limit adjustment settings regulate the points at which the KILLED by a closing garage door. door will stop when moving up or down. • Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will To operate the opener, press the Door Control push bar. interfere with proper operation of safety reversal system. Run the opener
