Important Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
1.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS.
2.
Install garage door opener ONLY on properly balanced and
lubricated garage door. An improperly balanced door may NOT
reverse when required and could result in SEVERE INJURY or
DEATH.
3.
ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware
MUST be made by a trained door systems technician BEFORE
installing opener.
4.
Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage
door BEFORE installing opener to avoid entanglement.
5.
Where possible, install the door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more
above the floor.
6.
Mount the emergency release within reach, but at least 6 feet
(1.83 m) above the floor and avoiding contact with vehicles to
avoid accidental release.
7.
NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until
instructed to do so.
8.
NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or
servicing opener. They could be caught in garage door or
opener mechanisms.
9.
Install wall-mounted garage door control:
•
within sight of the garage door.
•
out of reach of small children at a minimum height of 5 feet
(1.5 m) above floors, landings, steps or any other adjacent
walking surface.
•
away from ALL moving parts of the door.
10.
Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage door
control.
11.
Place manual release/safety reverse test label in plain view on
inside of garage door.
12.
Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal system.
Door MUST reverse on contact with a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object
(or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor.
13.
To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH from
electrocution, disconnect ALL electric and battery power
BEFORE performing ANY service or maintenance.
14.
DO NOT install on a one-piece door if using devices or features
providing unattended close. Unattended devices and features
are to be used ONLY with sectional doors.
15.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Power
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or
fire:
•
Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnect
power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to establish permanent
wiring connection.
•
Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with
ALL local electrical and building codes.
•
NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug in
ANY way to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener is grounded.
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 your outlet,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
Option A - Typical Wiring
1.
Plug in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet.
2.
DO NOT run garage door opener at this time.
Option B - Permanent Wiring
If permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the
following procedure. To make a permanent connection through the
7/8 inch hole in the top of the motor unit (according to local code):
Ground Tab
Green
Ground
Screw
Ground
Wire
White Wire
Black
Wire
Black
Wire
1.
Remove the motor unit cover
screws and set the cover
aside.
2.
Remove the attached 3-
prong cord.
3.
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.
4.
Reinstall the cover.
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