Craftsman 139.53671SRT1, 139.53677SRT1 Permanent Wiring Connections, Electrical Requirements

Installation Step 9

Electrical Requirements

To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. This plug will onlyfit into a grounding type outlet.

If the plug doesn'tfit into the outlet you have,

contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.

To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.

To prevent electrocution or fire, installation and wiring must be In compliance with local electrical and building codes.

Do NOT use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change the plug In any way to make it fit your outleL

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If permanent wiring Is required by your local code, refer to the following procedure:

To prevent e/ecfrocut/on, remove power from the garage door opener and from the circuit

To make a permanent connection through the 7/8" diameter hole in the top of the opener (according to local code):

•Remove the opener cover screws and set the cover aside.

•Remove the attached 3-pmag cord.

•Connect the black (line) wire to the screw on the brass terminal; the white (neutral) wire to the screw on the silver terminal; andthe ground wire to the green ground screw. The opener must be grounded.

•Reinstall the cover.

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To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.

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