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WIRELESS KEYLESS ENTRY MODEL 878MAX
Your wireless keyless entry is compatible with 315 MHz or 390 MHz garage door
openers manufactured starting January 1, 1993 and have a LEARN button.
BEFORE YOU START
Read instructions thoroughly BEFORE beginning.
If you are using this product
with residential door openers, this product must be used only with door openers
manufactured starting January 1, 1993 that use photoelectric sensors located near
the bottom of the door track.
IMPORTANT:
The keypad will activate your door or gate during programming. Be
sure the door is clear of ALL obstructions. Start with the garage door closed. Make
sure the garage door opener has a working light because it is a programming
indicator.
Install the battery and program the wireless keyless entry prior to installation.
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead,
which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving gate or
garage door:
•
Install Wirelss Keyless Entry within sight of the garage door, out of reach of
children at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m), and away from ALL moving
parts of door.
•
ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of children. NEVER permit
children to operate, or play with remote controls.
•
Activate gate or door ONLY when it can be seen clearly, is properly
adjusted, and there are no obstructions to door travel.
•
ALWAYS keep gate or garage door in sight until completely closed. NEVER
permit anyone to cross path of moving gate or door.
INSTALLATION
1.
Select a location to mount the
wireless keyless entry at a
minimum height of 5' (1.5 m)
out of the reach of children.
2.
Remove the battery cover
and battery to show mounting
holes.
3.
Mark the top mounting hole
and drill 1/8" (3.2mm) pilot
hole.
4.
Install the top screw, allowing 1/8" (3.2mm) to protrude above the surface.
Position the wireless keyless entry over the top screw.
5.
Mark the bottom hole and drill 1/8" (3.2 mm) pilot hole. Install the bottom
screw. Do not overtighten to avoid cracking the plastic housing.
6.
Reinstall the battery and replace the cover.
PROGRAM THE INITIAL PIN
The wireless keyless entry is pre-programmed to work with a LiftMaster garage door
opener with a yellow LEARN button. Locate the LEARN button on the garage door
opener. If the LEARN button is YELLOW, see Method A. Otherwise, see Method B for
other colored LEARN buttons.
Learn
LED
Learn
LED
Learn
LED
Green or
Red/Orange
LEARN
Button
Yellow
LEARN
Button
Purple
LEARN
Button
Locate the
LEARN button on
the garage door
opener.
Method A - Yellow LEARN Button
1.
Press and release the LEARN button on the garage door opener. The learn LED
will light.
2.
Enter a 4-digit personal identification number (PIN) of your choice.
3.
Press the ENTER button until the opener light bulb blinks or two clicks are heard.
4.
Test by pressing in the PIN you just programmed, and then press the ENTER
button. The garage door opener will activate.
Method B - Yellow LEARN/S 2.0
®
and Other LEARN Buttons
1.
Press and hold the * and # buttons until the lights on the keypad stop blinking.
2.
Enter a 4-digit personal identification number (PIN) of your choice. Then press
the # button. You will use this PIN in step 6.
3.
Press and release the ENTER button the number of times that corresponds with
the garage door opener type:
# of Presses
Garage Door Opener Type
1
Yellow LEARN Button (S 2.0
®
)
2
Purple LEARN Button (315 MHz S
®
)
3
Red/Orange LEARN Button (390 MHz S
®
)
4
Green LEARN (390 MHz Billion Code)
“click”
“click”
4.
Press and release the 0 button.
5.
Press and release the LEARN button one time on the
garage door opener. The Learn LED will light.
6.
Enter the 4-digit PIN from step 2, then press and
release the ENTER button until the garage door opener
lights flash or two clicks are heard.
7.
Test by pressing in the PIN you just programmed, and
then press the ENTER button. The garage door opener
will activate. Add more openers by repeating steps 1 through 7 using a new PIN
for each.