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INSTALLATION STEP 9
Electrical Requirements
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this
time.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door opener has
a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. This plug will
only fit into a grounding type outlet. If the plug doesn't fit into the
outlet you have, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet.
If permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the
following procedure.
To make a permanent connection through the 7/8" hole in the top
of the motor unit:
Remove the motor unit cover screws and set the cover aside.
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Remove the attached 3-prong cord.
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Connect the black (line) wire to the screw on the brass
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terminal; the white (neutral) wire to the screw on the silver
terminal; and the ground wire to the green ground screw.
The
opener must be grounded.
Reinstall the cover.
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To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this
time.
RIGHT
WRONG
Ground Tab
Green
Ground Screw
Ground Wire
Black Wire
PERMANENT WIRING
CONNECTION
White Wire
Black
Wire
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from
electrocution or fire:
Be sure power is not connected to the opener, and
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disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to
establish permanent wiring connection.
Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance
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with ALL local electrical and building codes.
NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change
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plug in ANY way to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener is
grounded.
