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1 Connect Power
To preventpossible SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATHfrom electrocution or fire:
• Be sure power is NOT connected to the
opener, and disconnectpower to circuit
BEFORE removing cover to establish
permanentwiring 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 fitoutlet. Be sure the opener is grounded.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not activate the garage door opener at this time.
To reduce the riskof 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. Ifthe plug doesn’t fit into your outlet,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR CONNECTION POWER:
OPTION A
TYPICAL WIRING
1.1A Plug in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet.
1.2A 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" hole in the top ofthe motor unit (according to local
code):
1.1B Be sure power is NOTconnected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit.
1.2B Remove the garage door opener cover and set aside.
1.3B Remove the attached green ground terminal.
1.4B Cutblack and white wires and strip away 1/2" (1 cm) of insulation,3" (7.5 cm) before spade
terminals.
1.5B Remove the power cord from opener.
1.6B Install a conduitor flex cable adapter to the 7/8" hole.
1.7B Run wires through conduit, cut to proper length and strip insulation.
1.8B Attach with wire nutsprovided. Attach the ground wire to the green ground screw.The opener
mustbe grounded.
1.9B Properly secure wire under plastic ties so thatwire does notcome in contact with moving parts.
1.10B Reinstall the cover. DO NOT run garage door opener at this time.
Ground Tab
Green Ground
Screw
Ground Wire
Black
Wire
White Wire
PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION
Wire Nuts
Power
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