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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
Models
3130M 1/3 HP 3240M 1/2 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.
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■ 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2-5Adjustment 23-25 Safety symbol and signal word review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Adjust the UP and DOWN travel limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Preparing your garage door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Adjust the force. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Tools needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Test the safety reversal system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 • Remove any ropes connected to garage door. garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An • Complete the following test to make sure your garage unbalanced garage door may NOT reverse when door is balanced and is not sticking or binding: required. 1. Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release the • NEVER try to loos
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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 fi nd it helpful to refer back to this page and the accompanying illustrations as you proceed with the installation of your opener. SECTIONAL DOOR INSTALLATION FINISHED CEILING Support bracket & fastening hardware Horizontal and vertical reinforcement is is required. ne
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Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in two cartons If anything is missing, carefully check the packing which contain the motor unit and all parts illustrated material. Parts may be stuck in the foam. Hardware for below. Accessories will depend on the model purchased. installation is also listed below. Model 3240M Model 3130M Model 3240M (1) Model 3130M (1) 2 Conductor Bell Wire White & White/Red ® ® SECURITY✚ SECURITY✚ 1-Button Remote Control 3-Button Remote Control Lighted
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ASSEMBLY STEP 1 HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE Fasten the Rail to the Motor Unit To avoid installation diffi culties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so. Hex Bolt 1/4"-20x7/16" To aid in assembly and installation, replace the foam packing around the motor unit. Remove it after Installation Step 4. • Working on a level surface, align the rail assembly with the motor unit, as shown. • Slip the coupling over the rail sprocket. • Slide the rail through the motor unit bracke
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WARNING WARNING INSTALLATION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION 8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. installing or servicing opener. They could be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms. 2. Install garage door opener ONLY on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An improperly 9. Install wall-mounted garage door control: balanced do
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INSTALLATION STEP 1 OPTIONAL Unfi nished Ceiling CEILING Determine the Header Bracket 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 2x4 Structural structural support on header wall or ceiling, Supports 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 2x
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Wall Mounting Holes INSTALLATION STEP 2 The nail hole is for positioning only. You must Install the Header Bracket use lag screws to mount 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). Optional Wall WALL HEADER BRACKET INSTALLATI
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INSTALLATION STEP 3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket • Position the opener on the garage fl oor 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. Header Wal
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INSTALLATION STEP 4 ® 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 aligned correctly before the garage door opener will closing garage door: move in the down direction. • Correctly connect and align the safety reversing IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT sensor. This required safety device MUST NOT be THE SAFETY RE
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INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Figure 1 DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) Be sure power to the opener is disconnected. Install and align the brackets so the sensors will face each other Door across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6" Track (15 cm) above the fl oor. They may be installed in one of Lip three ways, as follows: Indicator Garage door track installation (preferred): Light • Slip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each door track, with the curved arms facing the door. Snap
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MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY SENSORS Wing Nut • 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). Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2" • Finger tighten the wing nuts. Lens Recommended Wire Routing 1. Using insulated staples, run the wires from both sensors to the rail at the door header (Figure 6). HARDWAR
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INSTALLATION STEP 5 Position the Opener To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door Follow instructions which apply to your door type as opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door. illustrated. SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK A 2x4 laid fl at is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail distance. Top of Door • Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough. Door 2x4 is used to determine • Open the door all t
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INSTALLATION STEP 6 Hang the Opener To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural Three representative installations are shown. Yours may supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be be different. Hanging brackets should be angled used if installing ANY brackets into masonry. (Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On fi nished ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the
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INSTALLATION STEP 7 Install the Door Control To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from Locate door control within sight of the door at a minimum electrocution: height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach, and away from moving parts of the door and door • Be sure power is NOT connected BEFORE installing hardware. The installation surface must be smooth and fl at. door control. If installing into drywall (Figure 1), drill 5/32" holes and use • Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT
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NOTICE INSTALLATION STEP 8 Install the Lights 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 the fully open position. Do not remove the lens. • DO NOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY incandescent. • Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in each socket. To prevent damage to the opener: Light bulb size should be A1
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INSTALLATION STEP 10 Electrical Requirements To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fi re: To avoid installation diffi culties, 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 reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door to 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 12 Fasten the Door Bracket Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILL REQUIRE reinforcement BEFORE installation Follow instructions which apply to your door type of door bracket. Contact your door manufacturer for as illustrated below or on the following page. reinforcement kit. 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.
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ONE-PIECE DOORS Please read and comply with the warnings and HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE reinforcement instructions on the previous page. They apply to one-piece doors also. • Center the door bracket on the top of the door, in line with the header bracket as shown. Mark either the left and right, or the top and bottom holes. • Metal Doors: Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the Self-Threading Screw bracket with the 1/4"-14x5/8" self-threading screws 1/4"-14x5/8" provided. • Wood Doors
