User Manual

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Test the Wi-Fi
®
Signal Strength in your garage
You will need a router with Wi-Fi and a smartphone or other mobile device. Make sure your mobile
device is connected to your Wi-Fi network.Hold your mobile device in the place where your garage
door opener will be installed and checkthe Wi-Fi signal strength.
Wi-Fi signal is weak.
The garage door opener will likely connect to your Wi-Fi
network. If not, try one of the options below.
No Wi-Fi signal. Try one of the following:
• Move your router closer to the garage door opener to
minimize interference from walls and other objects
• Buy a Wi-Fi range extender
• Buy a Chamberlain MyQ
®
Internet Gateway (CIGBU) see page 41
Check Signal Strength. If you see:
Wi-Fi signal is strong. You’re all set!
Install your new garage door opener.
Visit wifihelp.chamberlain.com for more details
See MyQ
®
Smartphone Control page 32 to connect your garage door opener to your Wi-Fi network.
Additional Items You May Need:
Survey your garage area to see if you will need any of the following items:
l (2) 2X4 Pieces of wood : May be used to fasten the header bracket to the structural supports.
Also used to position the garage door opener during installation and for testing the safety
reversing sensors.
l Support bracket and fastening hardware: Must be used if you have a finished ceiling in your
garage.
l Extension brackets (MODEL 041A5281-1) or wood blocks: Depending upon garage
construction, extension bracketsor wood blocks may be needed to install the safety reversing
sensor.
l Fastening hardware: Alternate floor mounting of the safetyreversing sensor will require
hardware not provided.
l Door reinforcement: Required if you have a lightweight steel, aluminum,fiberglassor glass
panel door.
l Rail extension kit: Required if your garage door is more than 7 feet (2.13 m) high.
Tools Needed
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Preparation