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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 notreverse when required and could resultin SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH.
3. ALL repairs to cables,spring assemblies and other hardware MUSTbe made by a trained
door systems technician BEFORE installing opener.
4. Disable ALL locksand remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing
opener to avoid entanglement.
5. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above floor.
6. Mount the emergencyrelease within reach, but atleast6 feet (1.83 m) above the floor and
avoiding contactwith vehicles to avoid accidental release.
7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to do so
8. NEVERwear watches,ringsor loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. They could
be caughtin garage door or opener mechanisms.
9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
• within sight ofthe garage door.
• out of reach ofchildren at minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m).
• away from ALL moving partsof the door.
10. Place entrapment warning label on wall nextto garage door control
11. Place manual release/safety reverse testlabel in plain view on inside ofgarage door.
12. Upon completion of installation,testsafetyreversal system. Door MUSTreverse on.contactwith
a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object(or a 2x4 laid fl at) on the floor.
13. To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH from electrocution,disconnectALL
electric and battery power BEFORE performing anyservice or maintenance.
14. DO NOT enable the Timer-to-Close functionality if operating either one-piece or swinging
garage doors.To be enabled ONLY when operating a sectional door.
NOTE:If you are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door, visit www.liftmaster.com for installation instructions.
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