Chamberlain WD962KPEV User Manual

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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 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 fitoutlet. Be sure the opener is grounded.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not activate the garage door 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. If the plug doesn’tfitinto your outlet,
contacta qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR CONNECTINGPOWER:
OPTION A
TYPICAL WIRING
Ground Tab
Green Ground
Screw
Ground Wire
Black
Wire
White Wire
PERMANENT WIRING
Wire Nuts
TYPICAL WIRING
1.1A Plug in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet.
1.2A DO NOT run garage door opener atthis 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):
1.1B Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnectpower to circuit.
1.2B Remove the garage door opener cover and setaside.
1.3B Remove the attached green ground terminal.
1.4B Cutblackand white wires and strip away 1/2 inch (1 cm) ofinsulation, 3 inch (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 inch hole.
1.7B Run wires through conduit,cutto proper length and strip insulation.
1.8B Attach with wire nuts provided. Attach the ground wire to the green ground screw.The opener
must be grounded.
1.9B Properly secure wire under plastic ties so thatwire doesnot come in contactwith moving parts.
1.10B Reinstall the cover.DO NOT run garage door opener atthistime.
Power

Chamberlain WD962KPEV Specifications

General

Brand	Chamberlain
Model	WD962KPEV
Category	Garage Door Opener
Language	English