1. INTRODUCTION
Skylink
®
Light Switch and
Garage Door Receiver
Model SG-18R
In this package, you will find a garage door receiver and a red / black wire.
2. GARAGE DOOR RECEIVER INSTALLATION (CONT)
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RED/BLACK WIRE
RECEIVER
Existing wires connected
to garage door opener.
(Do not remove)
Note: Alternative wiring options are available, the receiver can be
connected directly to the opener’s motor. Please contact customer
service for further information regarding alternative wiring options.
Plug in the connector end of the Red/Black wire to the SG-18R
receiver. Note the orientation of the male & female connector.
Plug the receiver into an electrical outlet inside the garage.
The red light on the receiver should be on after being plugged into an
electrical outlet.
Re-connect the power cord of the Garage Door Opener.
Lighr Switch and
Garage Door
Receiver
Red/Black Wire
2. GARAGE DOOR RECEIVER INSTALLATION
The following instructions will show you how to install the receiver.
You need to locate 2 things inside your garage to install the receiver:
1) the wall-mounted door control;
2) an electrical outlet, select an electrical outlet different from the one
already connected to the power cord of the garage door opener to
reduce the chance of interference. The further distance between
the receiver and the garage door opener, the less interference
between 2 devices.
Note: The length of the red/black wire is 20ft, so the receiver must be
plugged into an electrical outlet that is within 20ft of the wall mounted
door control. If there is no electrical outlet within 20ft of the wall
mounted door control, an extension cord can be used for temporary
installation.
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Remove the wall-mounted door control from the wall by removing
the screws. Connect the stripped ends of the Red/Black wire to the
2 terminals (2 screws) on the back of the wall mounted door
control. (Polarity does not matter.)
Unplug the power cord of your garage door opener before
installation to ensure power is not connected.
Wall Mounted
Door Control
Electrical
Outlet
WARNING
Remove power cord of garage
door opener before installation.
Red /
Black wire
Note: There should be another
pair of wires connected to the 2
terminals already. Do not remove/
disconnect these existing wires.
Note: If you see no screws mounting the wall mounted door control,
the screws are probably underneath the front cover. Remove the
front cover by pressing onto the tabs on top of the cover.
Remove front
cover first
Existing
wires
Different wall-mounted door controls
Model SG-18R can be used for 2 different applications:
1) Garage Door Receiver;
2) Lighting Control Receiver
A Skylink transmitter must be used to control this receiver. Compatible
transmitters include Skylink keychain transmitter, Model 18TN, and Skylink
4-button keychain transmitter, 18T4. These multiple buttons transmitters
can be used to operate both the garage door opener and lighting control.
You can also control either the garage door opener or lighting control
The installation instructions below are divided into 2 parts:
1) Garage Door Receiver Installation
2) Lighting Control Installation
Follow the instructions below for the installation and operation of the SG-18R.
3. LIGHTING CONTROL INSTALLATION
Plug the receiver into a powered,
120VAC electrical outlet inside your
house. (Note: This receiver is designed
to be used indoor only. Do not use this
receiver in an outdoor environment.)
Once the receiver is plugged into an
electrical outlet, the red LED on the front
of the unit will be “on” indicating the unit
is in standby mode.
Plug in the light fixture or small appliance
that you would like to control into the
receiver, as shown.
If there is a power switch on the plugged
in light fixture or small appliance, please
turn it on. The receiver is ready to be
activated.
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