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LiftMaster 87802 Heavy-Duty DC Chain Drive Smart Garage Door Opener

The LiftMaster 87802 is a heavy-duty chain-drive garage door opener designed for large, heavy, reinforced, and wind-load residential garage doors. Its powerful DC motor combines the strength and durability of a chain-drive system with smooth start-and-stop operation that helps reduce sudden movement, vibration, and wear on garage door hardware.

Built-in Wi-Fi allows the opener to connect with the myQ app, giving homeowners the ability to open, close, monitor, and receive garage door activity alerts from a compatible smartphone. Integrated battery backup keeps the opener operational during a power outage, while the 360-degree LED lighting system provides up to 2,000 lumens of bright, evenly distributed garage illumination.

Key Features

• Heavy-duty chain-drive garage door opener
• Long-lasting DC motor
• Designed for heavy and reinforced residential garage doors
• Suitable for properly balanced wind-load garage doors
• Integrated battery-backup system
• Operates during power outages
• Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity
• Smartphone control through the myQ app
• Open, close, monitor, and receive activity alerts remotely
• 360-degree corner-to-corner LED lighting
• Provides up to 2,000 lumens of illumination
• Motion-activated lighting
• Smooth start-and-stop operation
• Security+ 2.0 rolling-code technology
• Timer-to-Close capability
• myQ Diagnostics support
• Compatible with Amazon Key In-Garage Delivery
• Uses a heavy-duty I-beam rail system

Heavy-Duty Chain-Drive Performance

The 87802 is intended for applications where a standard garage door opener may not provide the desired strength or durability. Its chain-drive system and DC motor are well suited for properly balanced:

• Heavy residential garage doors
• Reinforced garage doors
• Wind-load-rated doors
• Insulated steel garage doors
• Oversized sectional garage doors
• Wood-overlay and carriage-house-style doors

The garage door must remain properly balanced by its spring system. A garage door opener is designed to move a balanced door and should not be used to compensate for weak springs, incorrect spring tension, damaged rollers, binding tracks, or excessive door weight.

Battery Backup

The integrated battery-backup system allows the garage door to continue opening and closing during a household power outage. This is particularly important when the garage door is the primary entrance to the home or when emergency vehicle access may be required.

The 87802 meets California battery-backup requirements for residential garage door openers.

Smart myQ Connectivity

Built-in Wi-Fi connects the opener to the myQ app, allowing compatible smartphone users to:

• Open and close the garage door remotely
• Check whether the door is open or closed
• Receive real-time garage door activity alerts
• Create schedules and closing reminders
• Review system status through myQ Diagnostics
• Receive error codes and maintenance information
• Connect with compatible myQ devices and services

Wi-Fi performance depends on the strength and reliability of the home network at the garage door opener’s installed location.

2,000-Lumen LED Lighting

The integrated 360-degree LED light ring delivers up to 2,000 lumens of bright, long-lasting illumination. The corner-to-corner design helps distribute light throughout the garage instead of concentrating it directly beneath the opener.

Motion detection can automatically activate the lighting when movement is detected inside the garage.

Security and Safety Features

• Security+ 2.0 sends a new secure code with each remote activation
• Safety reversing sensors detect obstructions in the door’s path
• Motion-activated garage lighting
• Timer-to-Close support
• Automatic Garage Door Lock compatibility
• Battery-powered operation during electrical outages
• myQ activity alerts and remote status monitoring

Included Components

The standard LiftMaster 87802 package includes:

• LiftMaster 87802 garage door opener powerhead
• 880LMW Smart Control Panel
• 893MAX three-button remote control
• 485LM battery
• Safety reversing sensors
• Standard installation hardware

Package contents can vary by seller or selected configuration. Confirm the photographs and product options before ordering.

Rail and Door-Height Compatibility

The 87802 uses a compatible LiftMaster I-beam chain-drive rail. The correct rail must be selected according to the garage door height.

Common rail configurations are available for:

• 7-foot-high garage doors
• 8-foot-high garage doors
• 10-foot-high garage doors

Do not assume the rail is included with the operator unless it is specifically shown or listed as part of the selected product package. Using the wrong rail length can prevent proper installation and door travel.

Important Installation Requirements

Before installation, confirm that:

• The garage door is properly balanced
• The door can be opened and closed manually
• Springs are correctly sized and adjusted
• Rollers and hinges move freely
• Tracks are aligned and securely mounted
• The selected rail matches the garage door height
• Adequate ceiling and backroom clearance are available
• A grounded electrical outlet is located near the opener
• A reliable Wi-Fi signal reaches the garage

Installation and Safety

Garage door openers must be installed and adjusted correctly for safe operation. Improper force settings, travel limits, sensor alignment, door balance, or mounting can cause property damage or serious injury.

Installation should be performed by a qualified garage door technician. Never adjust or replace torsion springs, extension springs, lift cables, drums, or bottom brackets without the proper tools and professional training.

LiftMaster 87802 DC Chain Drive Opener with Battery Backup

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