Instructions / Assembly

Installation

STEP 15 Connect power

To preventpossible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATHfrom electrocution or fire:

l Be sure power is NOTconnected to the opener,and disconnectpower to circuit BEFORE

removing cover to establish permanentwiring 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 way to make it fit outlet.

Be sure the opener is grounded.

To avoidinstallationdifficulties,donot run the openerat this time.

To reduce the riskofelectric shock, your garage door opener hasa grounding type plug with a third

grounding pin.This plug will onlyfitinto a grounding type outlet. If the plug doesn’tfitinto the outlet you

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 NOTrun garage door opener at thistime.

OPTION B PERMANENT WIRING

If permanent wiring is requiredby yourlocalcode,refer to the following procedure. To make a

permanent connection through the 7/8 inch hole in the topof the motorunit (according to local

code):

1. Remove the motor unitcover screwsand set the cover aside.

2. Remove the attached 3-prong cord.

3. Connect the black (line) wire to the screwon 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