LiftMaster 8160W Manual Del Usuario página 27

Power
2 Align the Safety Reversing Sensors
IMPORTANT: The safety reversing sensors MUST be connected and aligned correctly before the
garage door opener will move in the down direction.
When the garage door opener has power, check the safety reversing sensors. If the sensors are
aligned and wired correctly, both LEDs will glow steadily.
Light Beam Protection Area
Sending sensor - amber LED
To align the safety reversing sensors:
1. Loosen the wing nuts.
2. Adjust the sensors up or down until both LEDs glow steady indicating alignment.
3. Tighten the wing nut to secure the sensor.
Receiving sensor - green LED
The receiving sensor has a
sticker on the back.
Wing nut
SAFETY SENSOR TROUBLESHOOTING
If either of the sensor LEDs are off, there is no power to the sensor:
1. Check that you have power to the garage door opener.
2. Check the sensor wire is not shorted or broken.
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If the green receiving sensor LED is blinking, the sensors are obstructed or misaligned:
1. Check for obstructions in the sensor light beam.
2. Align the sensors.
3. If the receiving sensor (green LED) faces direct sunlight, switch the receiving sensor with
the sending sensor and repeat 1 Install the Safety Reversing Sensors page 23 to assure
proper operation.
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