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INSTALLATION STEP 7
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 back of the motor unit (according to local code):
• Remove the opener from the torsion bar, remove cover
screws and set the cover aside.
• Remove the attached green ground terminal.
• Cut black and white wires and strip away 1/2" (1.3 cm)
of insulation, 3" (7.6 cm) before spade terminals.
• Remove the power cord from unit.
• Install a 90
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conduit or flex cable adapter to the 7/8"
hole. Reinstall opener to torsion bar.
• Run wires through conduit, cut to proper length and
strip insulation.
• Attach with wire nuts provided.
• Properly secure wire under plastic ties so that wire
does not come in contact with moving parts.
• Reinstall the cover.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the
opener at this time.
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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.
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