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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 3595LM 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 checks
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2-5 Adjustment 20-22 Safety symbol and signal word review........................2 Adjust the UP and DOWN travel limits......................20 Preparing your garage door ........................................3 Adjust the force .........................................................21 Tools needed...............................................................3 Test the safety reversal system.................................22 ® Planning ........................
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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 chain is
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INSTALLATION STEP 1 Unfinished Ceiling Determine the Header Bracket OPTIONAL CEILING Location MOUNT FOR HEADER WARNING WARNING BRACKET Header Wall 2x4 To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: Vertical Centerline • Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to structural of Garage Door CAUTION WARNING support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door 2x4 Structural might not reverse when required. DO NOT install header Supports bracket over drywall. • Concrete anchors MUST be used if moun
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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 INSTALLATI
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INSTALLATION STEP 5 WARNING WARNING 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 CAUTION WARNING 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 suppo
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NOTICE WARNING WARNING INSTALLATION STEP 7 CAUTION WARNING 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
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INSTALLATION STEP 10 WARNING WARNING ® 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 CAUTION WARNING 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 required safety device MUST NOT be disabled. IMPORTANT
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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. Snap in
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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 staples to secur
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WARNING WARNING INSTALLATION STEP 11 CAUTION WARNING 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 Head
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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 ring faste
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ADJUSTMENT STEP 1 WARNING WARNING 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 CAUTION KILLED by a closing garage door. WARNING 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 revers
