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INSTALLATION STEP 6
Install the Door Control
Locate door control within sight of the door at a minimum height of 5 feet where small children cannot reach, and away from moving parts of the door and door hardware. The installation surface must be smooth and flat. If installing into drywall (Figure 1), drill 5/32" holes and use anchors provided. For
1.Strip 7/16" of insulation from one end of bell wire and connect to the two screw terminals on back of door control by color: white wire to WHT and white/red wire to the RED (Figure 3).
WARNING
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution:
•Be sure power is not connected BEFORE installing door control.
•Connect ONLY to 24 VOLT low voltage wires.
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door:
•Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach of children at a minimum height of 5 feet, and away from all moving parts of door.
•NEVER permit children to operate or play with door control push buttons or remote control transmitters.
•Activate door ONLY when it can be seen clearly, is properly adjusted, and there are no obstructions to door travel.
•ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely closed. NEVER permit anyone to cross path of closing garage door.
2.Remove white cover by gently prying on a side corner near the top of the cover with a small flat head screwdriver (Figure 4). Fasten with
•Drill and install bottom screw, allowing 1/8" to protrude above wall surface.
•Position bottom of door control on screw head and slide down to secure. Adjust screw for snug fit.
•Install top screw with care to avoid cracking plastic housing. Do not overtighten.
•Insert bottom tabs and snap on cover. (To remove cover after mounting, gently pry on a side corner near the top of the white cover with paper clip or small flat head screwdriver.)
NOTE: The push bar may stick if the door control is not mounted on a smooth surface. If a click is not heard when pressing the push bar, loosen the two mounting screws or relocate the door control to a
| HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE | ||
| Screw 6AB x |
| Insulated |
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| Staples |
Screw |
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(gang box installation) |
| Dry Wall Anchors | |
Figure 1 | STANDARD | Figure 2 | |
INSTALLATION | INSTALLATION |
Single
Gang Box
LOCK |
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LIGHT | LOCK |
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To Replace | LIGHT |
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| 24 Volt | ||
Insert Bottom Tabs First | To Replace | ||
Bell Wire | |||
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smoother surface.
3. (Standard installation only) Run bell wire up wall |
and across ceiling to motor unit. Use insulated |
staples to secure wire in several places. Do not |
pierce wire with a staple, creating a short or open |
circuit. |
4. Strip 7/16" of insulation from end of bell wire. |
Connect bell wire to the |
follows: white to white and white/red to red |
Figure 3
Top Mounting Hole
Terminal
Screws
REDWHT
Bell Wire
Bottom Mounting Hole
Figure 4 REMOVE COVER
Slot
LOCK
LIGHT
(Figure 5). |
5. Use tacks or staples to permanently attach |
entrapment warning label to wall near door control, and manual release/safety reverse test label in a prominent location on inside of garage door.
Figure 5
To release wire, push in tab with screwdriver tip
Door Control Connections
NOTE: DO NOT connect the power and |
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operate the opener at this time. The trolley will |
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travel to the full open position but will not return |
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to the close position until the sensor beam is |
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connected and properly aligned. See Safety Reversing |
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Sensor Instructions beginning on page 17. | 14 |
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7/16"
Strip wire 7/16"
Red
White Grey