Chamberlain 8010 User manual

LiftMaster

300 Windsor Drive

Oak Brook, IL 60523

LiftMaster.com

CONTENTS

Preparation .............................. 1-5

Assembly................................. 6-7

Installation..............................8-23

Adjustments .......................... 24-26

Operation.............................. 27-30

Maintenance.............................. 31

Troubleshooting.......................... 32

Warranty .................................. 33

Repair Parts .............................. 34

Contact Information ..................... 35

Chain/Cable Drive DC

Garage Door Opener

■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®is connected and

properly aligned.

■Periodic checks of the garage door opener are required to ensure safe operation.

■The model number label is located on the back panel of your garage door opener.

■This garage door opener is compatible with Security+ 2.0®accessories.

■WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to persons – Use this opener ONLY with a

7 or 8 foot sectional door.

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Model Number:

Model 8010

FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY

INSTALL ON 7 OR 8 FOOT

SECTIONAL DOORS ONLY

Write down the following information

for future reference:

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Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review

This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed,

operated,maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warningscontained in

this manual.

When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the following pages, they will alertyou to the

possibility of serious injury or death if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany them. The

hazard may come from something mechanical or from electric shock.Read the warnings carefully.

Mechanical

Electrical

When you see this Signal Word on the following pages,itwill alert you to the possibilityof damage to

your garage door and/or the garage door opener ifyou do notcomplywith the cautionary statements

that accompany it. Read them carefully.

Check the Door

To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:

lALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds,sticks,or is out of

balance. An unbalanced garage door may NOTreverse when required.

lNEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or

their hardware, ALLof which are under EXTREME tension.

lDisable ALLlocksand remove ALLropes connected to garage door BEFORE installation and

operating garage door opener to avoid entanglement.

To prevent damage to garage door and opener:

lALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the opener.

lONLY operate garage door opener at120V,60Hzto avoid malfunction and damage.

Before you begin:

1. Disable locks and remove anyropes connected to the garage door.

2. Lift the door halfway up. Release the door. If balanced, it should

stay in place, supported entirely by its springs.

3. Raise and lower the door to check for binding or sticking. If your

door binds,sticks,or is out ofbalance, call a trained door systems

technician.

4. Check the seal on the bottomof the door. Any gap between the

floor and the bottom ofthe door must not exceed 1/4 inch (6 mm).

Otherwise, the safety reversal system may not work properly.

5. The opener should be installed above the center ofthe door. If

there is a torsion spring or center bearing plate in the way of the

header bracket, it may be installed within 4feet (1.2 m) to the left or

right of the door center. See page 9.

Torsion

Spring

Extension

Spring

Preparation

Additional Items You May Need:

Surveyyour garage area to see if you will need any ofthe following items:

l(2) 2X4 PIECES OFWOOD

Maybe used to fasten the header bracket to the structural supports. Also used to position the

garage door opener during installation and for testing the safety reversing sensors.

lSUPPORT BRACKET AND FASTENING HARDWARE

Must be used if you have a finished ceiling in your garage.

lEXTENSION BRACKETS (MODEL 041A5821-1) OR WOOD BLOCKS

Depending upon garage construction, extension brackets or wood blocks may be needed to

install the safety reversing sensor.

lFASTENING HARDWARE

Alternate floor mounting ofthe safetyreversing sensor will require hardware not provided.

lDOOR REINFORCEMENT

Required if you have a lightweight steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass panel door.

Tools Needed

3/16

5/16

1/4

7/32

5/16

1/4

Preparation

Carton Inventory

Accessorieswill varydepending on the garage door opener model purchased.Depending on your

specificmodel,other accessories may be included with your garage door opener.The instructions for

these accessories will be attached to the accessoryand are notincluded in thismanual.The images

throughout this manual are for reference and your productmay look different.

A. Header bracket

B. Pulley

C. Door bracket

D. Curved door arm

E. Straight door arm

F. Trolley

G. Emergency release rope and handle

H. Rail

I. Garage door opener (motor unit)

J. Chain spreader

K. Chain and cable

L. Door control (883LM)

M. Remote control (891LM)

N. The Protector System®

Safety reversing sensors with 2 conductor white and white/black wire attached: Sending

Sensor (1), Receiving Sensor (1)

O. Safety Sensor Brackets (2)

NOT SHOWN

White and red/white wire

Owner's manual

Hardware Bag

Preparation

Hardware 041A8068

Lock Nut 1/4"-20 (4)

Self-Threading Screw

1/4"-20x1-3/4" (2)

Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/2"

Ring Fastener (3)

Hex Bolt 1/4"-20x3/4" (4)Self-Threading Screw

1/4"-14x5/8" (2)

Clevis Pin 5/16"x1"Clevis Pin 1/4"x1-1/4"

Carriage Bolt

1/4"-20x1/2" (2)

Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2)

ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

Screw 6ABx1" (2)

DOOR CONTROL

Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8" (2)

Drywall Anchors (2)

Insulated Staples

(Not Shown)

Preparation

Assembly

1 Attach the Rail to the Garage Door Opener

To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY the 1/4"-20x1-3/4" self-threading

screws provided.

To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the garage door opener until instructed to do so.

1. Place the motor unit on packing material to protect the cover, and restthe back end of the rail

on top. For convenience, puta supportunder the front end of the rail.

2. Ensure that the chain spreader is installed.

3. Place the rail onto the motor unit.Loop the chain around the sprocket.The sprocket teeth must

engage the chain.

4. Align the screw holes in the rail with the holes on top of the motor unit.Use a 1/4" socket to

fasten the rail with the screws.

5. Attach the outer trolley to the rail and then slide into place over the inner trolley.

HARDWARE

Self-Threading Screw

1/4"-20x1-3/4"

IMPORTANT: Use ONLY

the 1/4"-20x1-3/4"

self-threading screws

provided in a separate bag

inside the hardware bag.

Packing

Material

Rail

Tab

Sprocket

Chain spreader

Outer

Trolley

Inner

Trolley

Assembly

2 Tighten the Chain

1. Spin the inner nutand lock washer down the trolley threaded shaft, awayfrom the trolley.

2. To tighten the chain, turn the outer nut in the direction shown.

3. When the chain is approximately1/4" (6 mm) above the base ofthe rail at it's midpoint, re-

tighten the inner nut to secure the adjustment.

Sprocketnoise can resultif the chain is too loose or too tight.When installation is complete, you may

notice some chain droop with the door closed. This is normal. Ifthe chain returns to the position shown

when the door is open, do not re-adjust the chain.

NOTE: During future maintenance, ALWAYS pull the emergency release handle to disconnect the

trolley before adjusting the chain.

You have now finished assembling your garage door opener. Please read the following warnings

before proceeding to the installation section.

Base of Rail Mid length of Rail

Chain

1/4" (6 mm)

Outer

Nut

Lock

Washer

Trolley

Threaded

Shaft

Inner Nut

To Tighten

Inner Nut

To Tighten Outer Nut

Installation

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Install garage door opener ONLY on properlybalanced and lubricated garage door.An

improperly balanced door may NOT reverse when required and could resultin SEVERE

INJURY or DEATH.

3. ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware MUST be made by a trained door

systems technician BEFORE installing opener.

4. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener

to avoid entanglement.

5. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above floor.

6. Mount the emergency release within reach, but at least 6 feet (1.83 m) above the floor and

avoiding contact with vehicles to avoid accidental release.

7. NEVER connectgarage door opener to power source until instructed to do so.

8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. They could be

caught in garage door or opener mechanisms.

9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:

lwithin sight of the garage door.

lout of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m).

laway from ALL moving parts of the door.

10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage door control.

11. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in plain view on inside of garage door.

12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal system. Door MUST reverse on contact with a

1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object(or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor.

13. To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH from electrocution, disconnect ALL electric

power BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.

Installation

1 Determine the Header Bracket Location

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

lHeader bracketMUSTbe RIGIDLY fastened to structural supporton header wall or ceiling,

otherwise garage door might NOT reverse when required. DO NOT install header bracket

over drywall.

lConcrete anchors MUST be used ifmounting header bracket or 2x4 into masonry.

lNEVER try to loosen, move or adjustgarage door, springs, cables,pulleys,brackets,or their

hardware, ALL of which are under EXTREME tension.

lALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds,sticks,or is out of

balance. An unbalanced garage door mightNOT reverse when required.

1. Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline ofthe garage door.

2. Extend the line onto the header wall above the door.

You can fasten the header bracketwithin 4 feet (1.22 m) ofthe left or right ofthe door center

only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the way; or you can attach it to the ceiling

when clearance isminimal. (Itmaybe mounted on the wall upside down if necessary,to gain

approximately 1/2" (1 cm).

If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws(not

provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports.

3. Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on

the header wall 2" (5 cm) above the high point.

NOTE: If the total number of inches exceeds the height available in your garage, use the maximum

height possible, or refer to page 10 for ceiling installation.

Header Wall

Unﬁnished

Ceiling

Vertical Centerline

of Garage Door

2x4

Structural

Supports

Level

(Optional)

OPTIONAL

CEILING

MOUNT FOR

HEADER

BRACKET

Sectional door with curved track

Header Wall

Track

2" (5 cm)

Highest Point

of Travel

Door

Installation

2 Install the Header Bracket

You can attach the header bracketeither to the wall above the garage door,or to the ceiling.Follow the

instructions which will work best for your particular requirements. Do not install the header bracket

over drywall. If installing into masonry, use concrete anchors (not provided).

HARDWARE

Lag Screw 5/16"-9 x 1-5/8"

OPTION A WALL INSTALLATION

1. Center the bracketon the vertical centerline with the bottom edge ofthe bracketon the

horizontal line as shown (with the arrowpointing toward the ceiling).

2. Mark the vertical set of bracket holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a

structural support with the hardware provided.

Wall Mount

Optional Mounting

Holes

Vertical

Centerline of

Garage Door

(Header Wall)

Header

Bracket

2x4 Structural

Support

Door Spring

(Garage Door)

Highest Point

of Garage

Door Travel

Horizontal

Line

Lag Screw

5/16"-9x1-5/8"

OPTION B CEILING INSTALLATION

1. Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown.

2. Center the bracketon the vertical mark, no more than 6" (15 cm) from the wall.Make sure the

arrow is pointing away from the wall. The bracket can be mounted flush against the ceiling

when clearance is minimal.

3. Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a structural support

with the hardware provided.

(Header Wall)

Ceiling Mounting

Holes (Finished Ceiling)

Vertical

Centerline of

Garage Door

Header

Bracket

6" (15 cm)

Maximum

Door Spring

(Garage Door)

Lag Screw

5/16"-9x1-5/8"

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