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.
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Installation Step 9
Electrical Requirements
Ground Tab
Green Ground
Screw
Ground Wire
Black
Wire
Permanent wiring
connection
White Wire
Black
Wire
• To make a permanent connection through the 7/8"
diameter hole in the top of the opener (according
to local code):
• Remove the opener cover screws and set the
cover aside.
• Remove the attached 3-prong cord.
• Connect the black (line) wire to the screw on the
brass 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 prevent electrocution or fire, installation
and wiring must be in compliance with local
electrical and building codes.
Permanent Wiring Connection
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To avoid installation difficulties,
do not run the opener at this time.
To avoid installation difficulties,
do not run the opener at this time.
• Do not change the plug in any way.
• Do not use a 2-wire adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
If permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the following procedure:
WARNING
WARNING
To prevent electrocution, remove power from
the garage door opener
and from the circuit
you plan to use for the permanent connection.
