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Installation
STEP 15 Connect power
To preventpossible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATHfrom electrocution or fire:
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Be sure power isNOT connected to the opener,and disconnectpower to circuitBEFORE
removing cover to establish permanentwiring connection.
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Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with ALL local electrical and
building codes.
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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 run the opener at this time.
To reduce the riskofelectric shock, your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third
grounding pin.This plug will only fitinto a grounding type outlet. Ifthe plug doesn’tfitinto the outlet you
have, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
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 unitcover screws and set the cover aside.
2. Remove the attached 3-prong cord.
3. Connectthe 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.
Ground Tab
Green
Ground
Screw
Ground
Wire
White Wire
Black
Wire
Black
Wire
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