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Universal Receiver 

Model 955CB

OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

•  Unplug the opener before proceeding.

•  

OPEN RECEIVER: Insert a small screwdriver in slot on receiver

front panel as shown. Twist up actuator cover.

•  

CONNECT RECEIVER AND OPENER: Remove about 1/4" (6

mm) of insulation from each end of the 2-strand bell wire.
Connect one end to the receiver screw terminals (polarity is
NOT required). Route wire along the channels and out the
bottom as shown.

•  Connect the other end of the bell wire to the two opener

terminals labeled “2” (white) and “1” (red), “common” and
“command” or the terminals used for the push button control.

•  Use insulated staples to secure bell wire between receiver and

opener. Length of bell wire depends on where the receiver will
be installed. Replace actuator cover.

• Choose a 120Vac polarized outlet for the receiver which is 

OUT

OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Plug receiver into selected
outlet. Return power to the opener.

Act

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"SMART"
Indicator
Light

"SMART" 
Act

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Terminals

Bell Wire
Channels

Connect Bell Wire
To Garage Door
Opener Terminals

Bell Wire

Po

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er Indicator Light

Universal Receiver

"SMART"
Act

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Indicator Light

Security

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Remote Control 

Select a 
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©2006, The Chamberlain Group, Inc.

114A2102C

All Rights Reserved

NOTICE TO U. S. CONSUMERS:

Some states prohibit the service or repair of garage door openers which
cannot be made to comply with the safety standards contained in UL 325
(1988 revision). In order to comply with both the letter and the spirit of these
laws, this universal radio control should not be used with any LiftMaster

®

,

Chamberlain

®

, or Sears Craftsman

®

garage door opener manufactured

prior to April 1, 1982. To find out if your Chamberlain-made garage door
opener was manufactured prior to or after April 1, 1982, please call 1-800-
528-9131 before installing this universal radio control.

®

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution:
• Be sure power is not connected BEFORE installing the receiver.

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a moving
gate or garage door:

• ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of children. NEVER 

permit children to operate, or play with remote control transmitters.

• 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.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO THE
RECEIVER

W

ith Security

®

, the code between the remote control and the

receiver changes with each use, accessing over 100 billion new
codes.

You can activate your opener with up to 8 Security

®

remote

controls and one Security

®

Keyless Entry.

1. Pry open the front panel of receiver case with a screwdriver.

Re-connect power to opener.

2. Press and release the “SMART” actuator on the receiver. The

“SMART” indicator light will glow steadily for 30 seconds.

3. 

W

ithin 30 seconds, press and hold the button on the hand-held

remote that you wish to operate your garage door.

The opener will now operate when either the receiver actuator or
the remote control push button is pressed.

Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each remote control that will be used to
operate the garage door opener.

TO ERASE ALL REMOTE CONTROL CODES 

Press and hold the “SMART” actuator on the receiver panel until
the indicator light turns off (about 6 seconds). All transmitter
codes are now erased. Then follow the steps above to reprogram
each remote control.

NOTICE: To comply with FCC and or Industry Canada (IC) rules, adjustment or modifications of this
receiver and/or transmitter are prohibited, except for changing the code setting or replacing the
battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. 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.

Replacement Parts

3-Button remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .953CB
Visor clip  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29C137

3V2032 Lithium battery

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10A20

Owner’s manual  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114A2102C
Owner’s manual - Spanish  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114A2102SP

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