Wi-Fi® Garage Door Opener Belt Drive Models 8550W•8557W•8550WL FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY • • • • • • Please read this manual and the safety materials carefully! The door WILL NOT CLOSE unless the Protector System® is connected and properly aligned. Periodic checks of the garage door opener are required to ensure safe operation. This garage door opener is ONLY compatible with MyQ® and Security+ 2.0® accessories. DO NOT install on a one-piece door if using devices or features providing unattended close.
Contents Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Install the Door Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Install the Protector System® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparation MyQ® Serial Number 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 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.
Preparation Test the Wi-Fi Signal Strength Check the Door Before You Begin You will need: l Wi-Fi enabled smartphone, tablet or laptop l Broadband Internet Connection l Wi-Fi signal in the garage (2.4 Ghz, 802.11b/g/n required) l Password for your home network (router's main account, not guest network) To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: l ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An unbalanced garage door may NOT reverse when required.
Preparation Tools Needed 5/32 3/16 7/16 5/16 1/2 5/8 1/4 7/16 9/16 5
Preparation Carton Inventory Installation Accessories will vary depending on the garage door opener model purchased. Depending on your specific model, other accessories 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.
Assembly 1 Attach the Rail to the Garage Door Opener HARDWARE To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to finger from moving garage door opener: l ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener. l Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating.
Assembly 2 Tighten the Belt (To motor unit) 1 Spring Trolley Nut 1. By hand, thread the spring trolley nut on the threaded shaft until it is finger tight against the trolley. Do not use any tools. 2. Insert a flathead screwdriver tip 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.
Installation IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Install garage door opener ONLY on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced door may NOT reverse when required and could result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. 3. ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware MUST be made by a trained door systems technician BEFORE installing opener. 4.
Installation 1 Determine the Header Bracket Location OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT FOR HEADER BRACKET Unfinished Ceiling Header Wall 2x4 To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: l Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to structural support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise garage door might NOT reverse when required. DO NOT install header bracket over drywall. l Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting header bracket or 2x4 into masonry.
Installation OPTION B CEILING INSTALLATION 2 Install the Header Bracket 1. Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown. 2. Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more than 6" (15 cm) from the wall. Make sure the arrow is pointing toward the wall. The bracket can be mounted flush against the ceiling when clearance is minimal. 3. Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.
Installation 3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket 4 Position the Garage Door Opener 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. To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door. HARDWARE Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" 1.
Installation 5 Hang the Garage Door Opener HARDWARE 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. Lock Washer 5/16" Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8" FIGURE 1 Unfinished Ceiling Hanging your garage door opener will vary depending on your garage. Two representative installations are shown. Yours may be different.
Installation 6 Install the Light Bulbs 7 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the end panel or light socket: l Use ONLY A19 incandescent (100W maximum) or compact fluorescent (26W maximum) light bulbs. l DO NOT use incandescent bulbs larger than 100W. l DO NOT use compact fluorescent light bulbs larger than 26W (100W equivalent). l DO NOT use halogen bulbs. l DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs.
Installation 8 Install the Door Bracket Metal, insulated or light weight factory reinforced doors: l Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the self-threading screws. (Figure 3) Wood Doors: l Use top and bottom or side to side door bracket holes. Drill 5/16” holes through the door and secure bracket with 5/16"-18 x 2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided). (Figure 4) NOTE: The 1/4"-14 x 5/8" self-threading screws are not intended for use on wood doors.
Installation 9 Connect the Door Arm to the Trolley HARDWARE IMPORTANT: The groove on the straight door arm MUST face away from the curved door arm. 1. Close the door. Disconnect the trolley by pulling the emergency release handle. Slide the outer trolley back (away from the door) about 2" (5 cm). 2. Attach the straight door arm to the outer trolley using the clevis pin. Attach with the ring fastener. 3. Attach the curved door arm to the door bracket using the clevis pin. Attach with the ring fastener. 4.
Install the Door Control 1 Install the Door Control 1. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one end of the wire and separate the wires. 2. Connect one wire to each of the two screws on the back of the door control. The wires can be connected to either screw. PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: Choose any two wires to connect, note which wires are used so the correct wires are connected at the garage door opener in a later step. 3. Mark the location of the bottom mounting hole and drill a 5/32" hole. 4.
Install the Door Control 2 Wire the door control to the garage door opener 3 Attach the warning labels HARDWARE 1. Attach the entrapment warning label on the wall near the door control with tacks or staples. 2. Attach the manual release/safety reverse test label in a visible location on the inside of the garage door. 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.
Install the Protector System® Introduction Be sure power is NOT connected to the garage door opener BEFORE installing the safety reversing sensor. To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from closing garage door: l Correctly connect and align the safety reversing sensor. This required safety device MUST NOT be disabled. l Install the safety reversing sensor so beam is NO HIGHER than 6" (15 cm) above garage floor.
Install the Protector System® OPTION B WALL INSTALLATION 1 Install the Safety Reversing Sensors If additional clearance is needed an extension bracket (not provided) or wood blocks can be used. Make sure each bracket has the same amount of clearance so they will align correctly. 1. Position the sensor bracket against the wall with the curved arms facing the door. Make sure there is enough clearance for the beam to be unobstructed. Mark holes. 2.
Install the Protector System® OPTION C FLOOR INSTALLATION Use an extension bracket (not provided) or wood block to raise the sensor bracket if needed. 1. Carefully measure the position of both sensor brackets so they will be the same distance from the wall and unobstructed. 2. Attach the sensor brackets to the floor using concrete anchors (not provided). 3. Slide the carriage bolt into the slot on each sensor. 4. Insert the bolt through the hole in the sensor bracket and attach with the wing nut.
Install the Protector System® 1 OPTION B PRE-WIRED INSTALLATION 2 Safety reversing sensor wires 1. Cut the end of the safety reversing sensor wire, making sure there is enough wire to reach the pre-installed wires from the wall. 2. Separate the safety reversing sensor wires and strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from each end. Choose two of the pre-installed wires and strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from each end. Make sure that you choose the same color pre-installed wires for each sensor. 3.
Power 1 Connect Power THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR CONNECTING POWER: OPTION A TYPICAL WIRING 1. Plug in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet. 2. DO NOT run garage door opener at this time. TYPICAL WIRING To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire: l Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to establish permanent wiring connection.
Power 2 Ensure the Safety Reversing Sensors are Aligned IF THE AMBER LED ON THE SENDING SENSOR IS NOT GLOWING: 1. Make sure there is power to the garage door opener. 2. Make sure the sensor wire is not shorted/broken. 3. Make sure the sensor has been wired correctly: White wires to white terminal and white/black wires to gray terminal. The door will not close if the sensors have not been installed and aligned correctly.
Adjustments PROGRAMMING BUTTONS Introduction The programming buttons are located on the left side panel of the garage door opener and are used to program the travel. While programming, the UP and DOWN buttons can be used to move the door as needed. PROGRAMMING BUTTONS Without a properly installed safety reversal system, persons (particularly small children) could be SERIOUSLY INJURED or KILLED by a closing garage door.
