
The Chamberlain Group, Inc.845 Larch AvenueElmhurst, Illinois 60126-1196www.LiftMaster.comGARAGE DOOR OPENERModel 3840Owner’s Manual Please read thi
10Header BracketRail BracketOpener Carton orTemporarySupportHeader WallGarageDoorRailClevis Pin5/16"x2-3/4"Ring FastenerHeader BracketSpacer
11INSTALLATION STEP 4Install The Protector System®The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned correctly before the garage door opener wi
12DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)IndicatorLightLensLip Safety Reversing SensorBracketDoorTrackFLOOR MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)IndicatorLi
13Wing Nut1/4"-20StaplesCarriage Bolt1/4"-20x1/2" HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZECarriage Bolt 1/4"-20x1/2"BracketBell WireLensWin
14ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACKA 2x4 on its side is convenient for setting an idealdoor-to-rail distance. • Remove foam packaging.• Raise the opener
15INSTALLATION STEP 6Hang the OpenerThree representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled(Figure 1)
16INSTALLATION STEP 7Install the Smart Control Panel®Locate door control within sight of door, at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small child
17INSTALLATION STEP 9Install the Lights • Press the release tabs on both sides of lens. Gentlyrotate lens back and downward until the lens hinge is i
18INSTALLATION STEP 11Electrical RequirementsTo avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.To reduce the risk of electric sho
19UPSelf-ThreadingScrew1/4"-14x5/8"VerticalCenterline of Garage DoorINSTALLATION STEP 13 Fasten the Door Bracket Follow instructions which a
2Introduction 2-5Safety symbol and signal word review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Preparing your garage door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
20Header WallVerticalCenterline ofGarage DoorFinished CeilingOptionalPlacementof DoorBracketHeaderBracketDoorBracket2x4 SupportFor a door with no expo
21Cut this endLockWashers5/16"Nuts5/16"-18Bolts5/16"-18x7/8"Door BracketRing FastenerDoorBracketStraightDoor ArmCurved Door ArmInn
22Outer TrolleyDoor ArmConnector HoleOpen DoorDoor withBackward Slant(Incorrect)Correct AngleInner TrolleyClosedDoorOuter TrolleyDoor ArmEmergencyRele
23ADJUSTMENT STEP 1Program the Travel LimitsTravel limits regulate the points at which the door will stop when moving up or down.Adjust the position o
24Black ButtonPurple ButtonLEDPush Purple button twice to enter unit into Force Adjustment ModeWithout a properly installed safety reversal system, pe
25Safety Reversing SensorSafety Reversing SensorWithout a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly small children) could be S
26OPERATION Using Your Garage Door OpenerYour Security✚® opener and hand-held remote control have been factory-set to a matching code which changes wi
27Using the Smart Control Panel®THE SMART CONTROL PANEL®Press the push bar to open or close the door. Press again to reverse the door during the closi
28To Open the Door ManuallyDISCONNECT TROLLEY: The door should be fully closed if possible. Pull down on the emergency release handle (so that the tro
29Using the Remote ControlNOTE: To activate the remote control functions, pull out the plastic pull tab protruding from the remote control housing.Thi
3To prevent damage to garage door and opener:• ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the opener. • ONLY operate garage door opener at
30NOTE: LED is most visible with worklight off.GREEN LED:All systems are normal.• A solid LED light indicates the battery is fully charged.• A flash
31HAVING A PROBLEM?1. My door will not close and the light bulbs blink on my motor unit: The safety reversing sensor must be connected and aligned co
32Diagnostic ChartSymptom: One or both of the Indicator lights on the safety reversing sensors do not glow steady.• Inspect sensor wires for a short
33Smart Control Panel® MessagesThe following messages are contained within the Smart Control Panel® and may appear during the operations of the opener
34To Erase All Codes From Motor Unit MemoryTo deactivate any unwanted remote, first erase all codes:Press and hold the “learn” button on motor unit un
351. Press the PROG <Learn> button on the Smart Control Panel®.2. Press the PROG <Learn> button again to confirm Learn Mode.3. Enter a fou
361623547811126NOTICEUPCEILING MOUNT ONLY9715101314LOCKLIGHT342KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 398LM Smart Control Panel® 2 373P 3-Button remo
37Motor Unit Assembly PartsKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 41C588 Drive shaft cover 2 41B135 Line cord 3 41B6701 Filter 4 41A6790 Wire harne
38ACCESSORIES LOCKLIGHTCLOSEDOPEN915LM1702LM Outside Quick Release:Required for a garage with NO access door. Enables homeowner to open garage door ma
39NOTES
4Horizontal and vertical reinforcementis needed for lightweight garage doors(fiberglass, steel, aluminum, door withglass panels, etc.). See page 19 fo
© 2009, The Chamberlain Group, Inc.114A3741D All Rights ReservedLIFTMASTER® SERVICE IS ON CALLOUR LARGE SERVICE ORGANIZATION SPANS AMERICAINSTALLAT
5Straight Door Arm Section Curved DoorArm SectionSafety Labels and Literature Header BracketUPCEILING MOUNT ONLY2 Conductor Bell WireWhite & Whit
6RailSprocketRail AssemblyRelease armCouplingMotor UnitBracketMotor UnitSprocketFoam PackagingHex Bolts1/4"-20x7/16"Hex Bolts1/4-20x7/16&quo
7To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:INSTALLATIONIMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUC
8INSTALLATION STEP 1Determine the Header Bracket LocationInstallation procedures vary according to garage door types. Follow the instructions which ap
9INSTALLATION STEP 2Install the Header BracketYou can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow th
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