Chamberlain LiftMaster Elite Security+ 3800PLD Installation Manual
Chamberlain LiftMaster Elite Security+ 3800PLD Installation Manual

Chamberlain LiftMaster Elite Security+ 3800PLD Installation Manual

Elite series garage door opener for residential and light duty commercial use
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER
For Residential and Light Duty Commercial Use
Install On Sectional Doors With Torsion
This product is intended for installation only by trained garage door technicians. This
product may require adjustments to door springs and or track configurations. This product
is not intended for use on low headroom tracks or garage doors utilizing extension springs.
■ 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
connected and properly aligned.
■ Periodic checks of the garage door opener are required to ensure safe operation.
■ The model number label is located behind the hinged door of your opener.
DO NOT exceed 10 complete cycles of door operation per hour.
Model 3800PLD
Assemblies Only
®
®
and cable tension monitor are
The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196
www.liftmaster.com

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  • Page 1 The Chamberlain Group, Inc. 845 Larch Avenue Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196 www.liftmaster.com ® Model 3800PLD GARAGE DOOR OPENER For Residential and Light Duty Commercial Use Install On Sectional Doors With Torsion Assemblies Only This product is intended for installation only by trained garage door technicians. This product may require adjustments to door springs and or track configurations.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Attach the Cable Tension Monitor Using the Remote Control ...... 25 (Required) ..........10 Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review .. 2 Care of Your Garage Door Opener ..26 Install the Smart Control Panel ® ....
  • Page 3: Planning

    Introduction Planning Survey your garage area to see if any of the conditions below apply to your installation. NOTE: Inspect the torsion bar while the door is raised and lowered. It is important Depending on your requirements, additional materials may be required. that there is no noticeable movement up THIS GARAGE DOOR OPENER IS COMPATIBLE WITH: and down or left and right.
  • Page 4: Preparing Your Garage Door

    Introduction Preparing Your Garage Door BEFORE YOU BEGIN: To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: • Disable locks. • ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is • Remove any ropes connected to the out of balance.
  • Page 5: Carton Inventory

    Introduction Carton Inventory Accessories included with the garage door opener will vary depending on the model purchased. If anything is missing, carefully check the packing material. 3-Button Remote Control Remote Control Model 895MAX (1) Visor Clip 2 Conductor Bell Wire Remote Light White &...
  • Page 6: Assembly

    Assembly Attach the Collar to the Garage Door Opener To avoid installation diffi culties, do not run the garage door garage door opener until instructed To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY to do so. or DEATH, the collar MUST be properly The garage door opener can be installed on either side of the door (see PLANNING section tightened.
  • Page 7: Attach Mounting Bracket To The Garage Door Opener

    Assembly Attach Mounting Bracket to Garage Door Opener HARDWARE Screw Loosely attach slotted side of mounting bracket to the same side of the garage door #10-32 opener as the collar, using self-threading screws provided. NOTE: Do not tighten screws until instructed. WARNING Socket Wrench WARNING...
  • Page 8: Position And Mount The Garage Door Opener

    Installation Position and Mount the Garage Door Opener NOTE: For additional mounting options refer to the accessories page. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: Close the garage door completely. • Concrete anchors MUST be used if Slide the garage door opener onto the end of the torsion bar. If the torsion bar is too mounting bracket into masonry.
  • Page 9: Attach The Emergency Release Rope And Handle

    Installation Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top of the red handle so “NOTICE” To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY reads right side up as shown. Secure with an overhand knot at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) or DEATH from a falling garage door: from the end of the rope to prevent slipping.
  • Page 10: Attach The Cable Tension Monitor (Required)

    Installation Attach the Cable Tension Monitor (Required) The cable tension monitor MUST be connected NOTE: The cable tension monitor is shipped for left side installation. It is and properly installed before the garage door recommended that the cable tension monitor be installed on the same side of the opener will move in the down direction.
  • Page 11: Install The Smart Control Panel

    Installation ® Install the Smart Control Panel Locate door control within sight of door, at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY children cannot reach, away from moving parts of door and door hardware. or DEATH from electrocution: If installing into drywall, drill 5/32 inch holes and use the anchors provided.
  • Page 12: Install Remote Light

    WARNING Installation IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. This portable luminaire has a polarized plug (one blade 5. NEVER use with an extension cord unless plug can be is wider than the other) as a feature to reduce the risk of fully inserted.
  • Page 13: Electrical Requirements

    Installation Electrical Requirements To avoid installation diffi culties, do not run To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fi re: the garage door opener at this time. • Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit To reduce the risk of electric shock, your BEFORE removing cover to establish permanent wiring connection.
  • Page 14: Install The Evercharge

    Installation ® Install the EverCharge Standby Power System (SPS) (optional) ® If the optional EverCharge Standby Power System is part of this installation it should be installed at this time. The SPS can be mounted to either the ceiling or a wall within 3 feet (.9 m) of the garage door opener.
  • Page 15: Install The Protector System

    Installation Install the Protector System ® The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener will move in the down direction. This is a required safety device and cannot be disabled. garage door opener BEFORE installing IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSOR the safety reversing sensor.
  • Page 16 Installation INSTALLING THE BRACKETS Be sure power to the opener is disconnected. Install and align the brackets so the safety reversing sensors will face each other across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the fl oor. They may be installed in one of three ways, as follows. Wall Installation Track Installation Floor Installation...
  • Page 17 Installation MOUNTING AND WIRING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS Slide a 1/4"-20x1/2" carriage bolt head into the slot on each sensor. HARDWARE Use wing nuts to fasten safety reversing sensors to brackets, with lenses pointing Carriage Bolt toward each other across the door. Be sure the lens is not obstructed by a bracket 1/4"-20x1/2"...
  • Page 18 Installation ALIGNING THE SAFETY REVERSING SENSORS Plug in the opener. The indicator lights in both the sending and receiving eyes will glow steadily if wiring connections and alignment are correct. The sending eye amber indicator light will glow regardless of alignment or obstruction.
  • Page 19: Adjustment

    Adjustment Program the Travel Limits Travel limits regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down. Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly Adjust the position of the door by using the black and purple buttons. Black moves the small children) could be SERIOUSLY door UP (open) and purple moves the door DOWN (close).
  • Page 20: Set The Force

    Adjustment Set the Force The force setting measures the amount of force required to open and close the door. Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly Push the purple button twice to enter into the Force Adjustment Mode. The LED will small children) could be SERIOUSLY fl...
  • Page 21: Test The Safety Reversal System

    Adjustment Test the Safety Reversal System TEST Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly With the door fully open, place a 1-1/2 inch (3.8 cm) board (or a 2x4 laid fl at) on the fl oor, small children) could be SERIOUSLY centered under the garage door.
  • Page 22: Test Cable Tension Monitor

    Adjustment Test Cable Tension Monitor To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY If your cable tension monitor has been or DEATH from a falling garage door: activated the LED on the garage door • If possible, use emergency release opener will blink 9 times. handle to disengage door ONLY when garage door is CLOSED.
  • Page 23: Operation

    WARNING Operation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 8. After ANY adjustments are made, the safety reversal system MUST be tested. Failure to adjust the garage door 2.
  • Page 24: Using The Smart Control Panel

    Operation Using the Smart Control Panel ® Press the push bar to open or close the Push Motion Sensing door. Press again to reverse the door On/Off during the closing cycle or to stop the door while it's opening. Prog <Learn> This door control contains a motion Hour sensing detector that will automatically...
  • Page 25: Using The Remote Control

    Operation Using the Remote Control To Control the Opener Lights 3-Button Remote Controls Press and hold the button down until the door or gate starts to move. The Additional buttons on the remote control Additional buttons on the remote control remote control will operate from up to 3 can be programmed to operate the garage can be programmed to operate up to 3...
  • Page 26: Care Of Your Garage Door Opener

    Operation Care of Your Garage Door Opener MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Once a Month • Manually operate door. If it is unbalanced or binding, call a trained door systems technician. • Check to be sure door opens and closes fully. Adjust limits and/or force if necessary (see Adjustment Steps 1 and 2). •...
  • Page 27 • Check to make sure the torsion bar is not visibly moving up and down as it rotates. • Check that the opener is mounted at a right angle to the jackshaft. If not, move the position of the mounting bracket. Power lock makes noise when operating. • Call LiftMaster ® dealer for replacement power lock.
  • Page 28: Smart Control Panel Messages

    Operation Smart Control Panel ® Messages ® The following messages are contained within the Smart Control Panel and may appear during the operations of the garage door opener: MESSAGE Meaning: This message will appear if the safety reversing sensors are out of Safety Sensors check alignment, blockage or alignment, if they are blocked or if the wiring is disconnected.
  • Page 29: Diagnostic Chart

    Operation Garage Door Opener Your garage door opener is programmed with self-diagnostic capabilities. The diagnostic LED will fl ash a number of times, then pause, signifying it has found a potential issue. Consult Diagnostic Chart below. “Learn” Button LED or Diagnostic Installed Installed Safety Reversing...
  • Page 30: Programming

    Programming NOTICE: If this Security ✚ ® garage door Your garage door opener has already been programmed at the factory to operate opener is operated with a non-rolling with your hand-held remote control. The door will open and close when you press code transmitter, the technical measure the button shown.
  • Page 31: To Add, Reprogram Or Change A Keyless Entry Pin

    Programming To Add, Reprogram or Change a Keyless Entry PIN To change an existing, known PIN NOTE: Your new Keyless Entry must be programmed to operate your garage door opener. If the existing PIN is known, it may be USING THE “LEARN” BUTTON changed by one person without using a Press and release the purple “learn”...
  • Page 32: Programming Light Or Additional Light

    Programming Reprogramming Light or Additional Light Your garage door opener remote light has already been programmed at the factory to operate with your opener. Any additional or replacement remote lights will need to be programmed. Press and the “learn” button on the light until the LED comes ON. Activate the garage door opener using the hand-held remote, door control, or keyless entry.
  • Page 33: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts Installation Parts L O C L I G KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ® 398LM Smart Control Panel 41A6388 Collar with set screws (2) 895MAX 3-Button remote control 41A6102 Power door lock 10A19 3V2016 lithium battery: led and 41A5266-1 Safety sensor brackets (2)
  • Page 34: Garage Door Opener Assembly Parts

    Repair Parts Garage Door Garage Door Opener Assembly Parts KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 41DJ001 Logic board complete with plate 41A6095 Motor with bracket 41A6408 Travel Module 41B122 Power cord 41C168 Transformer 41A6348-3 Cover...
  • Page 35: Accessories

    Monitors up to 4 garage persons. This temporary ® LiftMaster Security✚ doors by adding additional password can be limited to remote. sensor modules. a programmable number of hours or entries.
  • Page 36: Repair Parts And Service

    Tucson, Arizona 85706 SERVICE INFORMATION For professional installation, parts and service, contact your local TOLL FREE NUMBER: LIFTMASTER/CHAMBERLAIN dealer. Look for him in the Yellow 1-800-528-9131 Pages, or call our Service number for a list of dealers in your area. LIFTMASTER ®...

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