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 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.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.
WARNING
To prevent electrocution or fire, installation and wiring must be in compliance with local electrical and building codes.
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•Do not change the plug in any way.
•Do not use a
•Do not use an extension cord.
If permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the following procedure:
WARNING
To prevent electrocution, remove power from the garage door opener and from the circuit you plan to use for the permanent connection.
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
•Connect the 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.
•Reinstall the cover.
Permanent wiring
connection
Ground Tab
Green
Ground
Screw
Ground Wire | Black | |
Wire | ||
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To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.
White Wire | Black |
| Wire |
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