Chamberlain 8550 Manual

Chamberlain 8550 Manual

Belt drive garage door opener
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Belt Drive Garage Door Opener

Model 8550
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
■ 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 left side panel of your garage door opener.
■ This garage door opener is ONLY compatible with MyQ™ and Security✚
accessories.
■ DO NOT enable the Timer-To-Close feature if you are installing the garage door
opener on a one-piece door. The Timer -To-Close is to be used ONLY with
sectional doors.
NOTE: If you are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door, visit
www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions.
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is connected and properly
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The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
PREPARATION ............................. 2
ASSEMBLY ................................. 4
INSTALLATION ........................ 6-13
POWER ................................21-22
ADJUSTMENT.........................23-25
BATTERY BACKUP ...................26-27
OPERATION ...............................28
FEATURES.................................29
DOOR CONTROL .....................30-31
REMOTE CONTROLS .................32-33
TO ERASE THE MEMORY ...............33
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2.0
MAINTENANCE ...........................34
TROUBLESHOOTING .................35-36
REPAIR PARTS .......................37-38
ACCESSORIES ............................39
WARRANTY ...............................40
www.liftmaster.com
845 Larch Avenue
Contents
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    REPAIR PARTS .......37-38 ACCESSORIES ......39 NOTE: If you are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door, visit WARRANTY .......40 Write down the following information www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions. for future reference: Serial Number: www.liftmaster.com Date of Purchase: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
  • Page 2: Preparation

    Preparation Safety Symbol and Signal Check the Door Tools Needed Word Review 1. Disable locks and remove any ropes connected to the garage door. This garage door opener has been designed and To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or 2. Lift the door halfway up. Release the tested to offer safe service provided it is installed, DEATH: door.
  • Page 3 Overview/Carton Inventory MyQ™ AND SECURITY✚ ® 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 880LM in this manual.
  • Page 4: Assembly

    Assembly Attach the rail to the garage door opener NOTE: ONLY use the bolts removed from the garage door opener. Place the garage door opener on the packing material to prevent To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to finger scratching. from moving garage door opener: Remove the two bolts from the top of the •...
  • 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 8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. They could garage doors. 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.
  • 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 Unfinished Ceiling OPTIONAL installation instructions. CEILING MOUNT FOR Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of the garage door.
  • Page 8: Install The Header Bracket

    Installation 2 Install the Header Bracket You can attach the header bracket either to the OPTION A The nail hole is for positioning WALL INSTALLATION (Header Wall) wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Vertical . y l Centerline of Follow the instructions which will work best for Wall Mount...
  • Page 9: Attach The Rail To The Header Bracket

    Attach the rail to the header bracket HARDWARE Align the rail with the header bracket. Insert the clevis pin (H5) through the holes in the header bracket and rail. Secure with the ring fastener (H11). NOTE: Use the packing material as a protective base for the garage door opener.
  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Hang the garage door opener HARDWARE H4 (2) H2 (2) H8 (2) H9 (2) Lag Screw 5/16"- 18x1-5/8" Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8" Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16"-16 To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the garage.
  • 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 or compact To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the end panel or light socket: fluorescent light bulb (100 watt maximum), •...
  • Page 12: Install The Door Bracket

    Installation A horizontal and vertical reinforcement is FIGURE 1 needed for lightweight garage doors Install the door bracket (fiberglass, 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: Connect The Door Arm To The Trolley

    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 trolley using the clevis pin (H7).
  • Page 14: Install The Door Control

    INTRODUCTION HARDWARE ® Compatible with MyQ™ and Security+ H14 (2) accessories. NOTE: Older LiftMaster To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution: Screw accessories and third party products are not • Be sure power is NOT connected BEFORE installing door control.
  • 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

    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.
  • 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: Install The Protector System

    ® 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 black to raise the sensor bracket if needed. 1.1C 1.3C 1.4C Carefully measure the position of both 1.2C Slide the carriage bolt (H12) into the Insert the bolt through the hole in the sensor...
  • Page 20: 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 1 Connect Power To avoid installation difficulties, do not activate the garage door opener at this time. 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. If the plug doesn’t fit into your outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
  • Page 22: Power

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

    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: Adjustment

    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: Battery Backup

    Connect red (+) and black (-) wires from the garage door opener to the maintenance. corresponding terminals on the battery. • Use ONLY LiftMaster part # 485LM for Verify the battery wires are seated in the channel and replace the battery cover. replacement battery. Plug in the garage door opener.
  • Page 27 Battery Backup BATTERY STATUS LED NOTE: The Battery Status LED is most visible GREEN LED: ORANGE LED: RED LED: with the garage door opener light off. Battery All systems are normal. The garage door opener has lost power and is The garage door opener's 12V battery needs does not have to be fully charged to operate in battery backup mode.
  • Page 28: Operation

    Operation IMPORTANT INSTALLATION 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 29: Features

    Features Your garage door opener is equipped with features to provide you with greater control over your LIGHTS garage door operation. The garage door opener light bulbs will turn on when the opener is initially plugged in; power is TIMER-TO-CLOSE restored after interruption, or when the garage door opener is activated.
  • Page 30: Door Control

    Door Control USING THE DOOR CONTROL The following features are accessible through the screen using the navigation buttons: 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 accessing the menu and using the navigation buttons.
  • Page 31 Door Control MENU NAVIGATION The features on the door control can be programmed through a series of menus on the screen and the navigation buttons. Refer to the descriptions below. SCREEN FEATURES SETTINGS SERVICE Press the navigation button below "MENU" to view The main screen displays the time, temperature, Press the navigation button below the down arrow Press and hold the second navigation button, then...
  • Page 32: Remote Controls

    Your garage door opener has been programmed at the factory to operate with your remote control. To program additional remote controls refer to the instructions provided with the additional remote controls or visit www.liftmaster.com. TO ADD, REPROGRAM, OR CHANGE A REMOTE CONTROL/KEYLESS ENTRY PIN USING THE DOOR CONTROL...
  • Page 33: To Erase The Memory

    Remote Controls Using a safety pin or paper clip, press the Press and release the Learn button on the Press and release the remote control button you want to use... program button until the LEDs on the front of garage door opener. The Learn LED will light. Check to see if the garage door opener light bulb blinks.
  • Page 34: 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. RECONNECT THE TROLLEY To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: The lockout feature prevents the trolley from reconnecting •...
  • Page 35: 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 DOWN SYMPTOM CAUSE RESOLUTION CODE ARROW ARROW The garage door opener will not close Safety sensors are not 1 FLASH 1 FLASH...
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting DOWN SYMPTOM CAUSE RESOLUTION DIAGNOSTIC ARROW ARROW CODE 3 FLASHES 3 FLASHES The garage door opener is Battery LED flashing Replace the logic board. idle and the battery LED is Green, charging circuit constantly flashing green stops and starts to drain causing battery charging status.
  • Page 37: 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...
  • Page 38: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts Garage Door Opener Parts DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Sprocket and Sprocket Cover 41C589-2 with Screws End Panel with labels, battery 41D217 cover and light socket Light Lens 41A7562 Light Socket 41C279 Transformer 41A7635 Cover 41A7619 Motor and Travel Module 41D1739-1 Travel Module 41A7114-7...
  • Page 39: Accessories

    886LM SECURITY+ 2.0 Motion Detecting Controls: Control Panel: ® Works with any LiftMaster Multi-function door control with motion Garage Door opener sensor that automatically turns opener manufactured since 1993. Also lights on for 5 minutes when it detects a compatible with Encrypted DIP person entering the garage.
  • Page 40: Warranty

    Warranty LIFTMASTER FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY LIFETIME MOTOR AND BELT LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR EVERCHARGE ® STANDBY POWER BATTERY The Chamberlain Group, Inc. (“Seller”) warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product, for the residence in which this product is originally installed, that it is free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 60 full months from the date of purchase and that the motor and belt are free from defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of the lifetime of the product.

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