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INTRODUCTION

Safety Symbol Review 
and Signal Word Review

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

When you see this Signal Word on the following pages, it
will alert you to the possibility of damage to your garage
door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply
with the cautionary statements that accompany it. Read
them carefully.

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 warnings contained in this manual.

Mechanical

Electrical

Introduction

2-5

Safety symbol review and signal word review  . . . . . . . .2
Planning   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Preparing your garage door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Tools  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Carton inventory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Hardware inventory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Assembly 6

Attach the collar to the motor unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Attach mounting bracket to the motor unit  . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installation 7-16

Installation safety instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Position the opener  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Attach the emergency release rope and handle  . . . . . . .8
Install the power door lock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Attach the cable tension monitor (Required) . . . . . . . . . .9
Install the control console  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Install remote light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Electrical requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Mount the battery backup unit (BBU) (not provided)  . .13
Install The Protector System

®

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-16

Adjustment

17-20

Program the travel limits  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Setting the force  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Test the safety reversal system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Test The Protector System

®

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Test cable tension monitor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 
Test power door lock  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
To open door manually  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Operation 21-27

Operation safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using your garage door opener  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the wall-mounted door control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using the remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
The remote control battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Care of your opener  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Having a problem? (Troubleshooting)  . . . . . . . . . . .24-25
Smart Control Panel™ messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Diagnostic Chart  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Programming

28-30

To add or reprogram a hand-held remote control  . . . . .28
To erase all codes from motor unit memory  . . . . . . . . .28
3-Button remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
To add, reprogram or change 
a keyless entry PIN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Programming work light or additional work light  . . . . . .30

Repair Parts 

31-32

Installation parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Motor unit assembly parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Accessories

33

Operator Notes

34-35

Repair Parts and Service

36

Warranty

36

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for Elite 3800P

Page 1: ...re connected and properly aligned Periodic checks of the opener are required to ensure safe operation The model number label is located behind the hinged door of your opener GARAGE DOOR OPENER Model 3...

Page 2: ...t 6 Installation 7 16 Installation safety instructions 7 Position the opener 7 Attach the emergency release rope and handle 8 Install the power door lock 8 Attach the cable tension monitor Required 9...

Page 3: ...below Must have minimum of 2 1 2 6 4 cm between the garage wall and the center of the torsion bar Must have minimum of 3 7 6 cm between the ceiling and the center of torsion bar Must have minimum of 8...

Page 4: ...oor opener at 120V 60 Hz to avoid malfunction and damage To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds sticks or is out of balance An u...

Page 5: ...Connector Remote Light Opener Light with Hardware Bag Smart Control Panel LOCK L G I HT Carton Inventory Your garage door opener is packaged in one carton which contains the motor unit and the parts i...

Page 6: ...t 12 14 ft lbs of torque Figure 2 NOTE For most installations the screws should be facing up for easy access Do not tighten set screws until indicated 6 Collar Screw Collar Screw Set Screw ASSEMBLY ST...

Page 7: ...hnician if garage door binds sticks or is out of balance An unbalanced garage door might not reverse when required Operator MUST be mounted at a right angle to the torsion bar to avoid premature wear...

Page 8: ...nector into the motor unit Figure 2 NOTE Lock must be mounted within 10 of the power head NOTICE Overhand Knot Emergency Release Handle Overhand Knot Rope Motor Unit Emergency Release Cable To prevent...

Page 9: ...ble it on the opposite side of the cable tension monitor 1 Position the cable tension monitor as shown Figures 1 and 2 The cable tension monitor should be located as close to the drum as possible NOTE...

Page 10: ...en snap cover in place 3 For standard installations ONLY Run bell wire up wall and across ceiling to motor unit Use insulated staples to secure wire in several places Do NOT pierce wire with a staple...

Page 11: ...total 7 Install the light lens by hooking one end of the lens over the hinge and pressing up on the other end to latch into place Figure 3 8 Plug in the light to outlet NOTE Light will not operate un...

Page 12: ...Install a 90o conduit or flex cable adapter to the 7 8 hole Reinstall opener to torsion bar Run wires through conduit cut to proper length and strip insulation Attach with wire nuts provided Properly...

Page 13: ...unit Position the BBU as desired to a structural support ceiling joist or wall stud Attach the BBU to the support using the mounting holes on either side of the BBU Secure the BBU using the 1 1 2 lag...

Page 14: ...other across the door no more than 6 15 cm above the floor Either can be installed on the left or right of the door as long as the sun never shines directly into the receiving eye lens The mounting b...

Page 15: ...with the lip hugging the back edge of the track as shown in Figure 1 If your door track will not support the bracket securely wall installation is recommended Wall installation Figure 2 and 3 Place th...

Page 16: ...wiring connections and alignment are correct The sending eye amber indicator light will glow regardless of alignment or obstruction If the green indicator light in the receiving eye is off dim or flic...

Page 17: ...indicator light starts flashing slowly then release 2 Push and hold the black button until the door reaches the desired UP open position Figure 2 NOTE Check to be sure the door opens high enough for...

Page 18: ...d to open and close your door The door must travel through a complete cycle UP and DOWN in order for the force to be set properly If the unit cannot open and close your door fully inspect your door to...

Page 19: ...est The Protector System Press the remote control push button to open the door Place the opener carton in the path of the door Press the remote control push button to close the door The door will not...

Page 20: ...n on the emergency release handle until a click noise is heard from the unit and lift the door manually To reconnect the door to the opener pull down the emergency release handle straight down a secon...

Page 21: ...ol Panel is activated Bulb size is A19 Bulb power is 100 watts maximum Security light feature Lights will also turn on when someone walks through the open garage door With a Smart Control Panel this f...

Page 22: ...able the motion sensor when using the opener lights as working lights Otherwise they will turn off automatically if you are working beyond the sensors range Lock feature Designed to prevent operation...

Page 23: ...n metallic surface This allows the sensor to recalibrate itself Dim LED lights Replace two 3V2016 batteries with same type 3V2016 coin cells No rapid LED blinking after pressing a button Replace two 3...

Page 24: ...to match the remote control code Refer to instructions on the motor unit panel Repeat with all Remote 4 The remote control has short range Change the location of the remote control in your car Check t...

Page 25: ...power door lock 12 The opener won t operate due to power failure Manually open the power door lock Use the emergency release handle to disconnect the door The door can be opened and closed manually W...

Page 26: ...on the Smart Control Panel Pressing the Prog LEARN button again will allow the user to program an additional remote control to the opener Meaning This message will appear when the Prog learn button ha...

Page 27: ...nit Momentarily short across red and white terminals with jumper wire If motor unit activates replace door control wires Symptom Sending indicator light glows steadily receiving indicator light is dim...

Page 28: ...s 2 Within 30 seconds press and hold the button on the hand held remote that you wish to operate your garage door 3 Release the button when the motor unit lights blink It has learned the code If light...

Page 29: ...d hold the button The opener light will blink three times Release the button 2 Press the temporary 4 digit PIN you have chosen then press Enter The opener light will blink four times 3 To set the numb...

Page 30: ...emote wall control or keyless entry 3 It has learned the code and the light turns on Reprogramming Light or Additional Light Your garage door opener remote light has already been programmed at the fac...

Page 31: ...ell wire white white red 8 41A6104 Cable tension monitor 9 41C0902 Mounting bracket 10 41A5034 Safety sensor kit receiving and sending eyes with 3 9 m 2 conductor bell wire attached KEY PART NO NO DES...

Page 32: ...DESCRIPTION 1 41DJ001 Logic board complete with plate 2 41A6408 Absolute Encoder System 3 41C168 Transformer KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 4 41A6095 Motor with bracket 5 41B122 Power cord 6 41A6348 3 Co...

Page 33: ...l sensor modules 915LM Garage Door Monitor Sensor Additional accessory sensor for homes with multiple garage doors 916LM EverCharge Battery Backup System Provides backup power to the model 3800 and 35...

Page 34: ...34 OPERATOR NOTES...

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Page 36: ...s limited warranty will be repaired or replaced at Seller s sole option at no cost to you and returned pre paid Defective parts will be repaired or replaced with new or factory rebuilt parts at Seller...

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