Chamberlain 8355 - 1/2 hp Installation Instructions Manual

Chamberlain 8355 - 1/2 hp Installation Instructions Manual

Premium series 1/2 hp belt drive garage door opener

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PREMIUM Series
Belt Drive Garage Door
Opener
Model 8355 - 1/2 hp
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
Compliments of Garage Door Corp, Skokie, IL
■ Please read this manual and the enclosed safety materials carefully!
■ Fasten the manual near the garage door after installation.
■ The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System
aligned.
■ Periodic checks of the garage door opener are required to ensure safe operation.
■ The model number label is located on the front panel of your garage door opener.
■ This garage door opener is ONLY compatible with MyQ
accessories.
■ ONLY enable the Timer-to-Close* or MyQ
the garage door opener is installed on a sectional door. (*Not available on all
models)
NOTE: If you are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door, visit
www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions.
.
www.gdcorp.com
®
is connected and properly
®
and Security✚ 2.0™
®
remote operation feature* when
Write down the following information for
future reference:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
N/NW Chicago & suburban IL Lift-Master dealer
CONTENTS
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Install the Door Control . . . . . . 14-16
®
. . 17-20
Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Door Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
To Erase the Memory . . . . . . . . . 31
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . 33-34
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-38
www.liftmaster.com
The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Power....21-22 Adjustments ... . . 23-25 Model 8355 - 1/2 hp Operation ....26 Features .
  • Page 2: Preparation

    Preparation Safety Symbol and Signal Tools Needed Check the Door Word Review 1. Disable locks and remove any ropes This garage door opener has been designed and To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or connected to the garage door. tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, DEATH: 2.
  • Page 3 Preparation Carton Inventory SECURITY✚ 2.0 ACCESSORIES NOTE: Accessories will vary depending on the garage door opener model purchased. Depending on your specific model, other accessories may be included with your garage door opener. The instructions for these accessories will be attached to the accessory and are not included 882LM in this manual.
  • Page 4: Assembly

    Assembly Attach the rail to the garage door opener NOTE: ONLY use the bolts removed from the Hex Screw garage door opener. Place the garage door #8x3/8" Washered Bolt opener on the packing material to prevent Lock 5/16"-18x1/2" To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to finger from scratching.
  • Page 5 Tighten the Belt By hand, thread the spring trolley nut on the threaded shaft until it is finger tight against Insert a flathead screwdriver tip into one of the nut ring slots and brace it firmly against the trolley. the trolley. Do not use any tools. (To motor unit) Nut ring Spring Trolley Nut...
  • Page 6: Installation

    To be enabled ONLY when operating a sectional door. be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms. NOTE: If you are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. Compliments of Garage Door Corp, Skokie, IL www.gdcorp.com...
  • Page 7: Determine The Header Bracket Location

    Determine the header bracket location NOTE: If you are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for OPTIONAL Unfinished installation instructions. CEILING Ceiling MOUNT FOR Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of the garage door.
  • Page 8: Hardware

    Installation 2 Install the Header Bracket You can attach the header bracket either to the OPTION A WALL INSTALLATION (Header Wall) wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Vertical 2.1A Centerline of Center the bracket on the vertical Follow the instructions which will work best for Wall Mount Garage Door...
  • Page 9: Attach The Rail To The Header Bracket

    Attach the rail to the header bracket HARDWARE Align the rail with the header bracket. Ring Insert the clevis pin through the holes in Fastener the header bracket and rail. Secure with the ring fastener. Clevis Pin NOTE: Use the packing material as a 5/16"...
  • Page 10: Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18X7/8

    Installation Hang the garage door opener FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 Hanging your garage door opener will vary depending on your Unfinished Ceiling Finished Ceiling garage. Two representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to Not Provided provide rigid support.
  • Page 11: Attach The Emergency Release Rope And Handle

    Install the light bulbs Pull on the top center of the light lens and rotate the light lens down. Insert an A19 incandescent (100W maximum) or To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the end panel or light socket: compact fluorescent (26W, 100W equivalent) light •...
  • Page 12: Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14 X 5/8

    Installation FIGURE 1 Install the door bracket A horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for lightweight garage doors (fi berglass, aluminum, steel, doors with glass panel, etc.) (not provided). A horizontal reinforcement brace should be long enough to be secured to two or three vertical supports.
  • Page 13: Ring Fastener

    9 Connect the door arm to the trolley IMPORTANT: The groove on the straight door arm MUST face away from the curved door arm. Attach the straight door arm to the outer Close the door. Disconnect the trolley by Attach the curved door arm to the door CORRECT trolley using the clevis pin.
  • Page 14: Install The Door Control

    Panels or 4 of any other Security+ 2.0™ door Drywall • Connect ONLY to 12 VOLT low voltage wires. controls. NOTE: Older LiftMaster door controls Anchors Screw and third party products are not compatible. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door: 6-32x1"...
  • Page 15 Install the Door Control Position the bottom hole of the door Lift the push bar up and mark the top hole. Remove the door control from the wall Position the bottom hole of the control over the screw and slide and drill a 5/32 inch (4 mm) hole for door control over the screw and down into place.
  • Page 16 Install the Door Control Attach the warning labels Attach the entrapment warning label on the wall near the door control with tacks or staples. Attach the manual release/safety reverse test label in a visible location on the inside of the garage door. Compliments of Garage Door Corp, Skokie, IL www.gdcorp.com N/NW Chicago &...
  • Page 17: Install The Protector System

    ® Install the Protector System Introduction IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS The safety reversing sensors must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener will move in the down direction. The sending sensor (with an amber LED) transmits an invisible light beam to the receiving sensor (with a green LED). If an obstruction breaks the light beam while the door is closing, the door will stop and reverse to the full open position, and the garage door opener lights will flash 10 times.
  • Page 18: Carriage Bolt 1/4"-20X1/2

    ® Install the Protector System Install the Safety Reversing Sensors The safety 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 HARDWARE...
  • Page 19 ® Install the Protector System 1 Install the Safety Reversing Sensors OPTION C FLOOR INSTALLATION Use an extension bracket (not provided) or wood block to raise the sensor bracket if needed. 1.1C Carefully measure the position of both 1.3C 1.4C Slide the carriage bolt into the slot on Insert the bolt through the hole in the sensor 1.2C...
  • Page 20: Install The Protector System

    ® Install the Protector System OPTION B PRE-WIRED INSTALLATION 2.1B 2.2B 2.3B Cut the end of the safety Separate the safety reversing sensor wires and strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of Connect the pre-installed wires to the sensor wires with wire nuts reversing sensor wire, making insulation from each end.
  • Page 21: Power

    Power To avoid installation difficulties, do not activate the garage door opener at this time. 1 Connect Power To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding type outlet.
  • Page 22: Power

    Power Ensure the Safety Reversing Sensors are aligned The door will not close if the sensors Check to make sure the LEDs in both sensors are glowing steadily. The LEDs in both sensors will glow steadily if they have not been installed and aligned are aligned and wired correctly.
  • Page 23: Adjustments

    Adjustments INTRODUCTION Your garage door opener is designed with electronic controls to make setup and adjustments easy. The adjustments allow you Without a properly installed safety reversal to program where the door will stop in the system, persons (particularly small children) open (UP) and close (DOWN) position.
  • Page 24 Adjustments Program the Travel Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. • Incorrect adjustment of garage door travel limits will interfere with proper operation of safety reversal system. •...
  • Page 25: Adjustments

    Adjustments Test the Safety Reversal System With the door fully open, place a 1-1/2 Press the remote control push button to If the door stops and does not reverse on inch (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid flat) on close the door.
  • Page 26: Operation

    Operation IMPORTANT SAFETY  INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 10. Safety reversal system MUST be tested every month. Garage door MUST reverse on 2. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of children. NEVER permit children to operate or contact with 1-1/2"...
  • Page 27: Features

    Security+ 2.0™ accessories, see page 35. The garage door opener can be activated through a wall-mounted door control, remote control, NOTE: Older LiftMaster remote controls, door controls, and third party products are not compatible. ® wireless keyless entry or MyQ accessory.
  • Page 28: Door Control

    Door Control USING THE DOOR CONTROL The following features are accessible by lifting up the push bar: LEARN A DEVICE SYNCHRONIZE THE DOOR CONTROL ® Any compatible remote controls, wireless keyless entry, or MyQ accessories can be programmed to To synchronize the door control to the garage door opener, press the push bar until the garage door the garage door opener by pressing the LEARN button the door control, see page 30.
  • Page 29: Door Control Hardware

    Door Control Control Panel Setup LIGHT LOCK MAINTENANCE ALERT  To change the amount of time the garage door opener lights will stay on: SYSTEM (MAS): NOTE: Your remote controls will NOT work Press and hold the LOCK button until the garage door opener lights flash.* The time interval is when LOCK mode is active however your Activate/Deactivate indicated by the number of flashes.
  • Page 30: Remote Control

    Your remote control has been programmed at the factory to operate with your garage door opener. Older LiftMaster remote controls are NOT compatible, see page 35 for compatible accessories. Programming can be done through the door control or the learn button the garage door opener. To program ®...
  • Page 31: To Erase The Memory

    Remote Control To Erase the Memory ERASE ALL REMOTE CONTROLS AND KEYLESS ENTRIES Press and hold the learn button on garage door opener until the learn LED goes out (approximately 6 seconds). All remote control and keyless entry codes are now erased. Reprogram any accessory you wish to use.
  • Page 32: To Open The Door Manually

    To Open the Door Manually DISCONNECT THE TROLLEY The door should be fully closed if possible. Pull down on the emergency release handle. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: RECONNECT THE TROLLEY • If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is The lockout feature prevents the trolley from reconnecting automatically.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Diagnostic Chart Your garage door opener is programmed with self-diagnostic capabilities. The UP and DOWN arrows on the garage door opener flash the diagnostic codes. DIAGNOSTIC CODE SYMPTOM SOLUTION Up Arrow Down Arrow Flash(es) Flash(es) The garage door opener will not close and the light Safety sensors are not installed, connected or wires may be cut.
  • Page 34 The garage door opener is equipped with a feature that turns the light on when the safety reversing sensors Close, garage door monitor or LiftMaster Internet Gateway, see page 27. have been obstructed or when the motion sensor on the door control detects movement in the garage. These My remote control will not activate the garage door: features can be disabled using the door control, see page 31 .
  • Page 35: Accessories

    Timer-to-Close Control: ® a SECURITY✚ 2.0™ remote LiftMaster garage door openers garage door openers Multi-function door control with control or a LiftMaster ® Internet against damage from lightning manufactured since 1993. motion sensor that automatically Gateway. Simply replaces your and power surges. Easy to Includes visor clip.
  • Page 36: Warranty

    Warranty ® LIFTMASTER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LIFETIME MOTOR AND BELT LIMITED WARRANTY The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the fi rst retail purchaser of this product, for the residence in which this product is originally installed, that it is free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase, except that the motor and belt are warranted to be free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for the lifetime of the product while you own your residence.
  • Page 37: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts Rail Assembly Parts Installation Parts Description Part Number Description Part Number Belt - for 7 foot door 41A5434-11 Curved Door Arm 178B35 Belt - for 8 foot door 41A5434-13 Door Bracket with Clevis 41A5047-1 Pin and Fastener Belt - for 10 foot door 41A5434-14 Emergency Release Rope 41A2828...
  • Page 38: Repair Parts

    Or visit us online at: Tucson, AZ 85706 www.liftmaster.com Before calling, please have the model number of the garage door opener. If you are calling about a Troubleshooting issue, it is recommended that you have access to your garage door opener while calling. If you are ordering a repair part please have the following information: part number, part name, and model number.

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