Chamberlain EL Series Programming Manual page 52

CHANGE OR VERIFY THE UNIT'S PASSWORD
The units will not allow you to program the system unless you know the unit's password. When changing the unit's
password, save a copy of it in a secure location. If you lose the unit's password, you WILL NOT be able to enter
into the programming mode. The unit's password must have six digits (000000-999999).
1 Press Then
Change (1) or Verify (2) the Password. Then (#)
2
3 Enter New Password or Password to Verify (6 Digits). Then (#)
When verifying a password:
Audio Feedback "Valid Step":
Audio Feedback "Invalid Step":
EXAMPLE:
Press *** and the 6-Digit Password (2 short beeps will be heard)
IMPORTANT:
• The Pound Key (#) must be used as Data Field Separator and to Save Date at the end of the sequence.
• Time must be entered using a 24-hour format (8am=0800; 3pm=1500 etc.).
• 2 Short Beeps: Programming input is valid. 1 Long Beep: Input is not valid.
• If you make an error during an entry, press the asterisk key (*) to begin again.
Indicates the number matches the password you just programmed.
Indicates the number Does Not match the password you just programmed.
If this occurs, DO NOT exit programming. Repeat the step to "change the
password" again and then reverify it.
1 2
Changes the unit's password to "123456".
To enter programming mode from the EL unit
Exiting programming mode allows changes to take effect
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Factory Setting: 000000