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iNSTALLATiON STEP 13
Electrical Requirements
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this
time.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garagedoor opener has
a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. This plug will
only fit into a grounding type outlet. If the plug doesn't fit into the
outlet you have, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet.
THEREARETWO OPTIONSFOR CONNECTINGPOWER:
OPTIONA TYPICALWIRING
1. Plug in the garagedoor opener into a grounded outlet.
2. DONOT run garage door opener at this time.
OPTION8 PERMANENTWiRiNG (Models manufacturedBEFORE
December 15, 2012)
if permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the
following procedure.To makea permanentconnection through
the 7/8 inch hole in the top of the motor unit (according to local
code):
1. Be sure power is NOTconnected to the opener, and
disconnect power to circuit.
2. Remove the garagedoor opener cover and set aside.
3. Remove the attached green ground terminal.
4. Cut black andwhite wires and strip away 1/2 inch (1 cm) of
insulation, 3 inch (7.5 cm) before spade terminals.
5. Remove the power cord from opener.
6. installa conduit or flex cable adapter to the 7/8 inch hole.
7. Run wires through conduit, cut to proper lengthand strip
insulation.
8. Attach with wire nuts provided. Attach the ground wire to the
green ground screw. The opener must be grounded.
9. Properly secure wire under plastic ties so that wire does not
come in contact with moving parts.
10.Reinstall the cover. DO NOTrun garagedoor opener at
this time.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURY or DEATHfrom
electrocution or fire:
* Besure power is NOTconnected to the opener, and
disconnect power to circuit BEFOREremoving cover to
establish permanent wiring connection.
* Garagedoor installation and wiring MUST be in compliance
with ALL local electrical and building codes.
* NEVERuse an extension cord, 2-wire adapter,or change plug
in ANY way to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener is
grounded.
Option A Typical Wiring
WRONG
Option B Permanent Wiring
(Models manufactured before December 15, 2012)
Ground Wire
Black Ground Tab
Wire
Green Ground
Screw
Wire Nuts
OPTION8 PERMANENTWiRiNG (ModeJs manufactured AFTER
December 15, 2012)
if permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the
following procedure.To makea permanentconnection through
the 7/8 inch hole in the top of the motor unit (according to local
code):
1. Removethe motor unit cover screws and set the cover aside.
2. Removethe 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.
Option B Permanent Wiring
(Models manufactured after December 15, 2012)
Ground Tab
Green Ground Screw
Ground Wire
Black Wire
White Wire
White Wire
Black Wire
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