Chamberlain Professional Products Introduces 3/4 HPS Screw Drive Model to the Liftmaster Elite Series of Garage Door Openers

December, 2008 -- Chamberlain Professional Products, a single source provider for secure, convenient, quality and stylish products for every access point, introduces the LiftMaster Elite Series Model 3840, a 3/4 HPS DC motor screw drive garage door opener, the first and only screw drive unit within the Elite Series product line. Featuring the EverCharge® Standby Power System, which allows the opener to continue operating during a power outage, the LiftMaster Model 3840 is set to debut at the International Builders Show in January 2009 and will be available as early as April 2009.

With an improved noise level that trumps the competition, the LiftMaster Model 3840 is the quietest screw drive model available. In addition, this unit has been engineered with variable speed soft start/stop functionality to reduce the noise of the garage door as it opens and closes.

“In developing the LiftMaster Model 3840, we rounded out the builder's need for a high-quality, high performance 3/4 HPS screw drive garage door opener, while also introducing the quietest screw drive unit on the market," said Dan Nixa, director of marketing, Chamberlain Professional Products. “This screw drive unit presents builders with the ability to confidently specify a LiftMaster Elite Series-quality opener while providing a reliable and versatile access solution," added Nixa.

Chamberlain's LiftMaster Elite Series Model 3840

The LiftMaster Model 3840 features the EverCharge Standby Power System, a battery backup technology that not only powers the opener for up to 40 full cycles but continues to power vital safety functions, such as The Protector System® safety reversing system, in the event of an electrical outage. To further meet the needs of homeowners, the unit is designed with 200 watt lighting, an added benefit when entering or exiting through a dark garage. Also, this unit features automated electronic door travel and force settings which can both be set with simple push button programming.

High-End Accessories Come Standard on the Elite Series
Standard accessories for all LiftMaster Elite Series models include the Premium Remote Control and the Smart Control Panel™. The LiftMaster Premium Remote Control (Model 373P) is the first garage door opener remote control with smart technology. Sensing the user's fingers prior to them touching the remote, the Premium Remote Control automatically illuminates cool blue light, which allows users to clearly see and operate the remote.

The Smart Control Panel is designed with first-of-its-kind options such as a 1¼” tall by 2¼” wide LCD screen with backlight/nightlight that informs homeowners of the time and the garage’s temperature, as well as status messages displayed in English, French, or Spanish. Status messages include notification if the opener’s sensors are misaligned, when the opener is operating in standby power mode, how much battery life remains, if the remote controls are “locked” out, or if the motion-detecting feature is turned on or off.

The Smart Control Panel also features one button to lock out the remote control and another button to turn the garage door opener lights on and off. To save installation time, and for added safety for the consumer, remote controls can be programmed directly from the control panel without the need to climb a ladder to program them from the opener.

For inquiries on the LiftMaster Model 3840, please visit www.liftmaster.com.

The Chamberlain Group, Inc. manufactures and markets access control products including residential garage door openers, commercial door operators, residential and commercial gate operators, telephone entry systems and related access control products.