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Garage Door Opener Model 8200 Series 1/2 HP
For Residential Use Only
Owner's Manual
Start by reviewing these important safety alert symbols
serious injury or death
Read the instructions carefully.
You'll Need Tools
Ropes left on a garage door could cause someone to become entangled and killed.
WARNING CAUTION
SECTIONAL Door Installation
If your door has extension springs, the opener must be installed in the center of the door.
ONE-PIECE Door Installation One-Piece Door without Track
One-Piece Door With Track
Carton Inventory
NOTICE
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR
Assembly Step 1
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so.
Right Wrong
Assemble the T-rail & Attach the Belt Pulley Bracket
Assembly Section: Pages 8 11
Assembly Step 2
Install the Trolley on the T-rail
Remember to use only these screws!
Assembly Step 3
Faster the T-rail to the Opener
Assembly Step 4
Install the Belt & Set the Belt Tension
Figure 5Figure 3
Figure 4
Assembly Step 5
IMPORTANT INST ALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons:
An improperly balanced door may not reverse and could result in severe injury or death.
Ropes connected to a garage door can cause entanglement and death.
Proceed to Step 2, page 14.
SECTIONAL Door and ONE-PIECE Door With Track
Installation Section: Pages 12 27
Installation Step 1
Determine Header Bracket Location
The door might not reverse when required, and could cause serious injury or death.
Example
Proceed to Step 2, page 14.
ONE-PIECE Door Without Track
Read the Safety Instructions on page 12. They also apply to doors without tracks.
Fasten the Header Bracket to the Wall
Installation Step 2
Install the Header Bracket
,
Liftmaster Synchro Drive Tee Rail to Header Bracket 5/16/92
Installation Step 3
Attach the T-rail to the Header Bracket
Installation Step 4
Position the Opener
SECTIONAL Door & ONE-PIECE Door with Track
You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
ONE-PIECE Door without Track
Installation Step 5
Hang the Opener
each
The opener could fall and injure someone if it is not properly secured.
Installation Step 6
Install the Multi-Function Door Control Panel
For pre-wired installations,
For standard wall mount,
back side
Installation Step 7
Install the Lights and the Lenses
Installation Step 8
Attach the Manual Release Rope and Handle
The rope knot could become untied and you could fall.
Installation Step 9
NOT
If permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the following procedure:
To prevent electrocution or fire,
Electrical Requirements
The Protector System
Installation Step 10
Install the Safety Reversing Sensor
Garage door track installation (preferred):
Wall installation:
Floor installation:
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Installation Step 11
Fasten Door Bracket
Note correct UP placement, as stamped inside the bracket.
SECTIONAL Door Installation Procedure
All ONE-PIECE Door Installation Procedure
Installation Step 12
Connect Door Arm to Trolley
Hole Alignment Alternative
Figure 3
above
All ONE-PIECE Doors
Adjustment Procedures for One-Piece Doors
Adjustment Step 1
Adjust the UP and DOWN Limits
down
reverses
up
Adjustment Step 2
Adjust the Force
up
stops
nuisance reversals
Adjustment Step 4
Test the Safety Reverse System
Important safety check:
Adjustment Step 3
Test the Protector System
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of severe injury or death to persons:
Maintenance Schedule
must
Failure to properly adjust the opener may result in severe injury or death.
Weak or broken springs may cause the door to fall rapidly, causing injury or death to persons.
Operation of Your Opener
Operation of the Multi-Function Door Control
Receiver and Remote Control Programming
If you have a Multi-Function door control:
With the door closed,
hold
With the door closed,
Having a Problem?
Situation Probable Cause & Solution
Having a Problem?
(continued)
Situation Probable Cause & Solution
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Repair Parts
Accessories Available for your Opener
Required
Index
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HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
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