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- LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 1
Wi-Fi® Garage Door Opener Belt Drive Models 8550W and 8550W-267 )255(6,'(17,$/86(21/< ÷ 3OHDVHUHDGWKLVJXLGHDQGWKHVDIHW\PDWHULDOV FDUHIXOO\ LQWKHER[DERYH6HHSDJH 5HJLVWHURQOLQHDW www.prodregister.com/LiftMaster /LIW0DVWHU /DUFK$YHQXH (OPKXUVW,OOLQRLV - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 2
Contents Preparation 3 Assembly 7 Installation 9 Install the Door Control 17 Install the Protector System 19 Power 23 Adjustments 25 Battery Backup 28 Operation 30 Maintenance 37 Troubleshooting 38 Accessories 40 Warranty 41 Repair Parts 42 2 - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 3
Number Accessory Setup Code Product S/N Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review 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. When - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 4
bearing plate in the way of the header bracket, it may be installed within 4 feet (1.2 m) to the left or right of the door center. See page 10. Torsion Spring OR Extension Spring See page 32 to connect the garage door opener mobile device or visit WiFiHelp.LiftMaster.com for more details 4 - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 5
Preparation Tools Needed 5/32 3/16 5/16 7/16 1/2 5/8 1/4 7/16 9/16 5 - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 6
may be included with your garage door opener. The instructions for these accessories will be attached to the accessory and are not included in this manual. The images throughout this manual are for reference and your product may look different. Installation Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) Lag - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 7
the rail with the previously removed bolts. 4. Position the belt around the garage door opener sprocket. 5. Attach the sprocket cover over the garage door opener sprocket and attach with hex screws. HARDWARE Washered Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2" (Mounted in the garage door opener) Model 8550W Washered - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 8
into one of the nut ring slots and brace it firmly against the trolley. 3. Tighten the spring trolley nut with an adjustable wrench or a 7/16" open end wrench about a quarter turn until the spring releases and snaps the nut ring against the trolley. This sets the spring to optimum belt tension - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 9
connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to do so. 8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. They could be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms. 9. Install wall-mounted garage door control: l within sight of the garage door. l out - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 10
fastened to structural support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might NOT reverse when required. DO NOT install header bracket over install the header bracket on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws (not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports. Open your door - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 11
can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the instructions which will work best for your particular requirements. Do not install the header bracket over drywall. If installing into masonry, use concrete anchors (not provided). HARDWARE OPTION - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 12
Installation 3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket 1. Align the rail with the header bracket. Insert the clevis pin through the holes in the header bracket and rail. Secure with the ring fastener. NOTE: Use the packing material as a protective base for the garage door opener. HARDWARE Clevis Pin - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 13
5 Hang the Garage Door Opener To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing ANY brackets into masonry. Hanging your garage door opener will vary depending on your garage. Two - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 14
Installation 6 Install garage door: l If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door the end panel or light socket. DO NOT use LED bulbs as they may reduce the range or performance - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 15
reinforcement BEFORE installation of door bracket. Contact the garage door manufacturer or installing dealer for opener reinforcement instructions or reinforcement kit. Failure to reinforce the top section as required according to the door manufacturer may void the door warranty. Wood Doors: l Use - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 16
the bolts, nuts and lock washers. 5. Pull the emergency release handle toward the garage door opener until the trolley release arm is horizontal. The trolley will re-engage automatically when the garage door opener is activated. HARDWARE Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" Lock Washer 5/16" Clevis Pin 5/16 - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 17
accessories, see page 40. Your garage door opener is compatible with up to 2 Smart Control Panels or 4 of any other Security+ 2.0™ door controls. NOTE: Older LiftMaster door controls and third party products are not compatible. Install the door control within sight of the door at a minimum height of - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 18
Insulated Staple (Not shown) PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: When wiring the door control to the garage door opener make sure you use the same wires that are connected to the door control. 1. Run the white and red/white wire from the door control to the garage door opener. Attach the wire to the wall and - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 19
bulb turns off the sensor LEDs will turn off and whenever the garage door opener lights turn on the sensor LEDs will light. The garage door opener will not go into the sleep mode until the garage door opener has completed 5 cycles upon power up. When installing the safety reversing sensors check - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 20
safety reversing sensors can be attached to the door track, the wall, or the floor. If the door track will not support the sensor bracket a wall installation is recommended. Choose one of the following installations. OPTION A DOOR TRACK INSTALLATION 1. Slide the curved arms of the sensor bracket - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 21
for the safety reversing sensors, see page 22. HARDWARE Insulated Staple (Not shown) OPTION A INSTALLATION WITHOUT PRE-WIRING 1. Run the wire from both sensors to the garage door opener. Attach the wire to the wall and ceiling with the staples. 2. Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 22
. Insert the wires that are connected to the white/black safety sensor wires to the grey terminal on the garage door opener. 1 Safety reversing sensor wires 2 Pre-installed wires 7/16" (11 mm) 3 Safety reversing sensor wires White White/Black 4 5 Yellow Purple 7/16" (11 mm) RED WHITE WHITE - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 23
in compliance with ALL local electrical and building codes. l NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug in ANY way to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener is grounded. To avoid installation difficulties, do not activate the garage door opener at this time. To reduce the risk of - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 24
will not close if the sensors have not been installed and aligned correctly. When the light beam is obstructed or misaligned while the door is closing, the door will reverse and the garage door opener lights will flash ten times. If the door is already open, it will not close. The sensors can be - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 25
: If anything interferes with the door's upward travel it will stop. If anything interferes with the door's downward travel, it will reverse. To watch a short instructional video on programming your new garage door opener use your smartphone to read the QR Code below: UP (Open) DOWN (Close) 25 - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 26
up and down as needed. 4 3. Once the door is in the desired UP position press and release the Adjustment Button. The garage door opener lights will flash twice and the DOWN Button will begin to flash. 4. Press and hold the DOWN Button until the door is in the desired DOWN position. NOTE: The - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 27
a properly installed safety reversing sensor, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door. 1. Open the door. Place the garage door opener carton in the path of the door. 2. Press the remote control push button to close the door. The door will - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 28
may explode. Check with local codes for disposal instructions. ALWAYS wear protective gloves and eye protection when changing the battery or working around the battery compartment. 2 Test the Battery 1. Unplug the garage door opener. The battery status LED will either glow solid orange indicating - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 29
. Instructions for replacement are provided with the battery. To obtain maximum battery life and prevent damage, disconnect the battery when the garage door opener is unplugged for an extended period of time, such as a summer or winter home. NOTE: When the garage door opener is in battery backup - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 30
INJURY or DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 2. ALWAYS keep remote controls out of reach of children. NEVER permit children to operate or play with garage door control push buttons or remote controls. 3. ONLY activate garage door when it can be seen clearly, it is properly - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 31
backup system allows access in and out of your garage, even when the power is out. When the garage door opener is operating on battery power, the garage door opener will run slower, the light will not function, the Battery Status LED will glow solid orange, and a beep will sound approximately - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 32
> Program > Wi-Fi Setup OR press and release the yellow LEARN button on the garage door opener 3 times. The garage door opener will beep once and a blue LED will blink on and off. You have 20 minutes to complete the connection process. 3. CONNECT THE GARAGE DOOR OPENER TO YOUR HOME WI-FI NETWORK - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 33
. When the garage door opener needs to be serviced (approximately 4500 garage door opener cycles) the command (yellow) and service (red) LEDs will begin to alternately flash back and forth. The factory setting for the MAS feature is off and can be activated at time of installation. Contact your - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 34
the LIGHT button to view the Service menu. Displays software version information. Turn the Maintenance Alert (MAS) on/off. Displays the number of remote controls, MyQ® devices, door controls and keyless entries currently programmed to operate the garage door opener. Displays any errors that have - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 35
accessories. Programming can be done through the door control or the learn button the garage door opener. To program additional accessories refer to the instructions provided with the accessory or visit LiftMaster.com. If your vehicle is equipped with a Homelink®, you may require an external adapter - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 36
Operation To Open the Door Manually To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: l If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door falling rapidly and/or - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 37
(if applicable) and consider replacing the battery to ensure the garage door opener will operate during an electrical power outage, see page 28 to test the battery backup. EVERY TWO TO THREE YEARS l Use a rag to wipe away the existing grease from the garage door opener rail. Reapply a small layer of - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 38
capabilities. The UP and DOWN arrows on the garage door opener flash the diagnostic codes. DIAGNOSTIC CODE SYMPTOM SOLUTION Up Arrow Flash(es) Down Arrow Flash(es) 1 1 The garage door opener will not close and the light Safety sensors are not installed, connected or wires may be cut. Inspect - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 39
ensure both LEDs are steady and not flickering. Make sure nothing is hanging or mounted on the door that would interrupt the sensor's path while closing. The garage door opener will NOT enter Wi-Fi® LEARN mode: l After the initial installation of the garage door opener, the garage door opener must - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 40
Keyless Entry: For use outside of the home to enable access to the garage using a 4-digit PIN. Works with ALL LiftMaster® openers from 1993- present. 892LT/ 894LT 2 & 4 Button Learning Remote Controls: Compatible with LiftMaster® garage door openers manufactured since 1997. Also compatible with - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 41
(E.G., BATTERIES IN REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTERS AND LIGHT BULBS), OR UNITS INSTALLED FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY PROBLEMS WITH, OR RELATING TO, THE GARAGE DOOR OR GARAGE DOOR HARDWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DOOR SPRINGS, DOOR ROLLERS, DOOR ALIGNMENT - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 42
7 Safety Sensor Kit with receiving and sending sensors with 3 feet (.9 m) 2-conductor wire 8 Straight Door Arm 9 White and Red/White Wire 10 3V CR2032 Lithium Battery Not Shown User's Guide Part Number 178B35 41A5047-1 41A2828 41A4353-1 29C151 41A5266-1 041A5034 178B34 41B4494-1 10A20 114A4761 - LiftMaster 8550W | 8550W Owners Manual - Page 43
Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85706 For installation and service information call: 1-800-528-9131 Or visit us online at: LiftMaster.com or myLiftMaster.com Before calling, please have the model number of the garage door opener. If you are calling about a troubleshooting issue, it is recommended that you
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