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.00401, 08/2020

Universal Keypad Instructions

It is recommended to complete programming before mounting keypad.

Keypad

Up/Down Key

(enter)

Program Key

LED

LED Off

LED On

LED Flashing

Keypad Off

Keypad On

Keypad Flashing

WARNING

!

MOVING DOOR CAN CAUSE SERIOUS 

INJURY OR DEATH.

• 

DO NOT

 install transmitter (keypad) unless the door 

operator’s 

safety device

 works as required by the door 

operator’s manual.

• 

Keypad must be mounted in sight of door, at least 5 feet 

above floor and clear of moving door parts.

• 

Keep people clear

 of opening while door is moving.

• 

DO NOT

 allow children to play with the transmitter or 

door operator.

If 

safety reverse

 does not work properly:

• 

Close door then disconnect opener

 using the manual 

release handle.

• 

DO NOT

 use transmitter or door operator.

• 

Refer to Door and Door Opener Owner’s Manuals before 

attempting any repairs.

AVERTISSEMENT

!

DÉMÉNAGEMENT PORTE PEUT CAUSER DES 

BLESSURES GRAVES OU LA MORT.

• 

NE PAS installer le transmetteur (clavier) à moins que 

le dispositif de sécurité de l’opérateur de porte ne 

fonctionne comme l’exige le manuel d’utilisation de 

la porte.

• 

Clavier doit être monté en vue de la porte d’au moins 

5 pieds au-dessus-de-chaussée et claire des pièces 

mobiles de la porte. 

• 

Garder les personnes clair de l’ouverture lorsque la 

porte est en mouvement.

• 

Ne pas laisser les enfants jouer le premier match à 

distance ou la porte.

Si la sécurité inverse ne fonctionne pas correctement:

• 

Fermer la porte, puis débranchez moteur à l’aide de la 

poignée de déverrouillage manuel. 

• 

Ne pas utiliser d’ouverture à distance ou la porte.

• 

Reportez-vous à la porte et ouvre-porte de propriétaires 

manuels avant de tenter toute réparation.

Keypad Overview

Activate keypad by opening battery 

compartment and pull protective tab. Reinstall 

compartment door to begin programming.

TAB

For questions or troubleshooting, contact 

Customer Care 

(www.overheaddoor.com) or by phone at: 

1-800-929-3667 for assistance. 

Scan the QR code for instructions, video, or 

additional information and links.

IMPORTANT FEATURES OF THIS KEYPAD:

• 

An audible beep will sound with every key pressed.

• 

Keypad will operate up to 3 doors with one PIN number.

• 

A temporary PIN can be set for convenient non user access.

• 

Do not press the LEARN button for longer than the noted 2-3 seconds as it could cause the 

operational remotes to no longer work.

ID#

Brand Name

Garage Door Opener Specification Notes

1

Genie®

315/390 MHz, Intellicode® I, 1995-current

1

Overhead Door®

315/390 MHz, CodeDodger® I, 1995-current

2

Chamberlain®

LiftMaster®

Craftsman®

Purple Learn Button, Se®, 2006-2014, 315MHz

3

Orange/Red Learn Button, S®, 1996-2005,390MHz

4

Yellow Learn Button, Se 2.0®, 2011-current, 390MHz

5

Green Learn Button, Billion Code®, 1993-1995, 390MHz

6

Genie®

315/390 MHz, Intellicode®II, 1995-current

6

Overhead Door®

315/390 MHz, CodeDodger® II, 1995-current

7

Sommer®

310 MHz, Rolling Code

8

Linear®

318 MHz, MegaCode®

9

Wayne Dalton® 

372.5 MHz, Rolling Code, 1999-current

10

Ryobi®

372.5 MHz, Rolling Code

11

Guardian® 

303 MHz, Fixed Learn Code

11

Xtreme® brand

303 MHz, Fixed Learn Code

12

Marantec®

315 MHz, Fixed Learn Code

21

*Genie®

390 MHz, 12 Switch / 2 Position Dip Switch*

22

390 MHz, 9 Switch / 2 Position Dip Switch*

23

*Stanley®

310MHz, 10 Switch/2 Position Dip Switch* 

31

*Overhead Door®

390 MHz, 9 Switch / 3 Position Dip Switch*

32

*Chamberlain®

390 MHz, 9 Switch / 3 Position Dip Switch*

Chart A

FCC Part 15.21 Statement: 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
 FCC / IC Statement: 
This device complies with FCC Part 15 and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, 
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas 
produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

PRGM

SET

RADIO

SIGNAL

LEARN

CODE

CODE

LEARN

Receivers

EXAMPLES

:

STEP 1 - FIND SPECIFICATIONS & LEARN/PROGRAM BUTTON

1. Locate the brand and opener/receiver specifications for the device by consulting the label on 

the opener/receiver, the instruction manual, the current remote controls for the opener, or the 

original manufacturer or the opener/receiver.

2. Find the LEARN/PROGRAM button on the device - shape, color or name of this button 

could vary by brand. For garage door openers, be sure to check under the light covers. For 

commercial openers, this button may be on the circuit board or the opener. In some cases, 

this button could also be on an external receiver that is mounted on or nearby the product. 

Consult the devices manual if needed. 

Keypad MUST be mounted within sight of the garage door(s) at least 5 feet above floor and clear 

of any moving door parts. NOTE that programming will not be lost during battery removal.
1. Remove battery cover and batteries. Replace if necessary.

2. Drill a 3/32” pilot hole for the top mounting screw.

3. Install included screw into pilot hole, leaving 1/8” gap between the screw head and wall.

4. Hook the slotted mount on back of keypad over the screw.

Wall

1/8

"

Screw 

head gap

5. Mark and drill a 3/32” pilot hole for the bottom screw and secure keypad to the wall. (Do not 

over-tighten).

6. Reinstall batteries.

MOUNTING KEYPAD/REPLACING BATTERIES

NOTE: 

Only use standard or alkaline AAA batteries. DO NOT use rechargeable batteries.

SETTING A TEMPORARY MAIN PIN:

If the keypad is to be used by normally unauthorized personnel (such as a repairman) a temporary

PIN can be assigned to that personnel to gain access to the garage.  This PIN will remain active 

until the main PIN is used again.  (PRGM = PROGRAM).

1. Enter main PIN.

2. Press PRGM key three times (LED will turn solid indicating keypad is ready for temporary PIN).

3. Enter temporary PIN (3-8 digits).

4. Press PGRM key one time (LED will blink twice and go out indicating a temporary PIN is set).

5. To cancel the temporary PIN, operate the keypad/door with the original main PIN.

CHANGE PIN:

If the main PIN needs changed, follow these steps.

1. Enter current main PIN.

2. Press PRGM key one time (LED will turn solid indicating keypad is ready for new PIN).

3. Enter new PIN (3-8 digits).

4. Press PGRM key one time (LED will blink twice and go out indicating a new PIN is set).

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING

Below are the brands and specifications that this keypad is compatible with. Find the ID# in Chart 

A below that references your specific opener specification.  You will need this number during 

programming. Refer to STEP 1 to find the type and/or LEARN/PROGRAM button.

DIP switch models are noted with an asterisk* - after STEP 2 in this instruction, please visit our 

website for instructions on models with these specifications: 

www.overheaddoor.com/documents/universal-keypad-dip-switches.pdf

Overhead Door ® CodeDodger® are registered trademarks of  Overhead Door Corporation. All other listed names and trademarks are the property of their 

respective owners.

Perform this task first before setting the PIN or at anytime the keypad needs to be reset to its 

factory default:

1. Remove activation tab from inside battery compartment.

2. Press both the PROGRAM & UP/DOWN keys at the same time and hold for 5 seconds.            

(tone will sound) - then release (green LED will flash and go out).

3. The keypad is now ready to be programmed. Start at STEP 3.

STEP 2 - CLEARING THE KEYPAD

If the opener/receiver has dip switch technology, please move to the alternate instructions listed 

on our website at this time:  www.overheaddoor.com/documents/universal-keypad-dip-switches.

pdf

STEP 3 - PROGRAMMING TO ONE OR MORE OPENERS

This keypad can be programmed to up to 3 individual garage door openers in any combination of 

manufacturer specifications. You will need your opener ID# from Chart A for these steps. To start  

over at any time, start at STEP 2 - CLEARING THE KEYPAD.

IMPORTANT

: For ID#4 Chamberlain®/LiftMaster®/Craftsman® Yellow Learn Button ONLY, move to 

NEXT SECTION.

PROGRAM OPENER #1 (For all openers EXCEPT ID#4 Yellow Learn) 

1. On the keypad, enter a personal PIN (3-8 digits).

2. On the keypad, press and release the UP/DOWN key (LED flashes slowly).

3. On the keypad, enter the ID# of the opener from Chart A.

4. On the keypad, press and release the UP/DOWN key (LED flashes rapidly).

5. On the opener, press the LEARN/PROGRAM button for 2-3 seconds and then release.

6. On the keypad, press the UP/DOWN key once every two seconds until the opener activates.  DO 

NOT press any additional buttons until the opener stops running.

7. WAIT until backlighting is out before attempting additional keypad entries.  Programming is      

complete.

ONLY for ID#4 Chamberlain®/LiftMaster®/Craftsman® Yellow Learn: PROGRAM OPENER #1

1.  On keypad, enter personal PIN (3-8 digits).

2.  On keypad, press and release UP/DOWN key (LED flashes slowly).

3.  On keypad, enter the ID#:   4  

4.  On keypad, press and release UP/DOWN key (LED flashes rapidly).

5.  Then press and hold down UP/DOWN key.  

6.  Release button after tone sounds (5 sec).

7.  On opener, press LEARN/PROGRAM button 2-3 seconds and then release.

8.  On keypad, press UP/DOWN key ONE time.  Opener will click.

9.  On opener, press LEARN/PROGRAM button 2-3 seconds again and then release.

10. On keypad, press UP/DOWN key again ONE time.  Opener will click. 

11.  On keypad, press UP/DOWN key again ONE time.  Opener will operate.

12. WAIT until backlighting is out before attempting additional keypad entries.  Programming is 

complete.

MULTIPLE OPENERS:

 

Complete steps for Opener #1 above. To program Opener #2 or #3 at any time, follow the steps 

below. Be ready to reference Chart A and then #3 from above:

1. With keypad backlighting off

, press the PROGRAM button 2 times to program a second opener 

OR press it 3 times to program a third opener (blue LED flashes slowly).  

2. With blue LED still flashing, return to #3 in the section above and enter its opener ID# from 

CHART A.  

3. Continue with the remaining numbered steps.

SINGLE DOOR OPERATION:

1. Ensure number pad back lighting is off.

2. Enter PIN.

3. Press the UP/DOWN key.

4. Opener will operate.

STEP 4 - USING THE KEYPAD TO OPERATE OPENERS

MULTI-DOOR OPERATION:

1. Ensure number pad back lighting is off.

2. Enter PIN.

3. Press the UP/DOWN key.

4. Press number key corresponding with desired 

door (1, 2, or 3).

5. Desired opener will operate.

NOTE

:  After any successful entry, the keypad remains active for 15 seconds and ANY BUTTON 

PRESS will affect the opener’s movement (emergency feature).  WAIT until backlighting is out before 

attempting additional keypad entries.

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