User Guide
Table Of Contents
- Preparation
- Assembly
- Installation
- STEP 1 Determine the header bracket location
- STEP 2 Install the header bracket
- STEP 3 Attach the rail to the header bracket
- STEP 4 Position the garage door opener
- STEP 5 Hang the garage door opener
- STEP 6 Install the light bulbs
- STEP 7 Attach the emergency release rope and handle
- STEP 8 Install the door bracket
- STEP 9 Connect the door arm to the trolley
- STEP 10 Install the door control
- STEP 11 Wire the door control to the garage door opener
- STEP 12 Attach the warning labels
- STEP 13 Install the Protector System®
- STEP 14 Wire the Safety Reversing Sensors
- STEP 15 Connect power
- STEP 16 Aligning the safety reversing sensors
- STEP 17 Ensure the door control is wired correctly
- Introduction
- Adjustments
- MyQ® Smartphone Control
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Accessories
- Warranty
- Contact Information
- Repair Parts
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Installation
STEP 15 Connect power
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATHfrom electrocution or fire:
l Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnectpower to circuit BEFORE
removing cover to establish permanent wiring connection.
l Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with ALL local electrical and
building codes.
l NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug in ANY wayto make it fitoutlet.
Be sure the opener is grounded.
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.
To reduce the riskof electric shock,your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third
grounding pin. Thisplug will only fit into a grounding type outlet. Ifthe plug doesn’t fitinto the outletyou
have, contacta qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR CONNECTING POWER:
OPTION A TYPICAL WIRING
1. Plug in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet.
2. DO NOT run garage door opener at thistime.
OPTION B PERMANENT WIRING
If permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the following procedure. To make a
permanent connection through the 7/8 inch hole in the top of the motorunit (according to local
code):
1. Remove the motor unit cover screwsand set the cover aside.
2. Remove the 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.
Ground Tab
Green Ground Screw
Ground Wire
White Wire
Black Wire