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Connect power
To avoid installation diffi culties, do not
activate the garage door 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 fi t into a grounding type
outlet. If the plug doesn’t fi t into your outlet,
contact a qualifi ed electrician to install the
proper outlet.
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To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH from electrocution or fi 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 fi t outlet. Be sure the
opener is grounded.
THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR CONNECTING POWER:
Option B
PERMANENT WIRING
1.1A Plug in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet.
1.2A DO NOT run garage door opener at this time.
Option A
TYPICAL WIRING
1.1B Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit.
1.2B Remove the garage door opener cover and set aside.
1.3B Remove the attached green ground terminal.
1.4B Cut black and white wires and strip away 1/2" (1 cm) of insulation, 3" (7.5 cm)
before spade terminals.
1.5B Remove the power cord from opener.
1.6B Install a conduit or fl ex cable adapter to the 7/8" hole.
1.7B Run wires through conduit, cut to 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 that wire does not come in contact with
moving parts.
1.10B Reinstall the cover. DO NOT run garage door opener at this time.
If permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the following procedure. To
make a permanent connection through the 7/8" hole in the top of the motor unit (according
to local code):
Ground Tab
Green Ground
Screw
Ground Wire
Black
Wire
White Wire
PERMANENT WIRING CONNECTION
Wire Nuts