WARNING
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To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or re:
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 t
outlet. Be sure the opener is grounded.
To avoid installation difculties, 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 t into a grounding type outlet. If the plug doesn’t t into the outlet
you have, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper outlet.
Installation
STEP 15 Connect Power
THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR CONNECTING POWER:
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):
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.
White Wire
Black Wire
Ground Tab
Green Ground Screw
Ground Wire
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