Owner`s manual
INSTALLATION STEP 9
Attachthe EmergencyRelease RopeandHandle
• Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top of the
red handleso "NOTICE"reads right side up as shown. Secure
with an overhand knot at least 1" (2.5 cm) from the end of the
rope to prevent slipping.
• Thread the other end of the rope through the hole in the release
arm of the outer trolley.
• Adjust rope length so the handle is 6 feet (1.83 m) above the
floor. Ensurethat the rope and handle clear the tops of all
vehicles to avoid entanglement.Secure with an overhand knot.
NOTE:If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with
a match or lighter to prevent unraveling.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a falling
garagedoor:
• If possible, use emergency releasehandleto disengage
trolley ONLYwhen garagedoor is CLOSED.Weak or broken
springs or unbalanceddoor could result in an open door
falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
• NEVERuse emergency releasehandle unless garagedoorway
is clear of persons and obstructions.
• NEVERuse handle to pull door open or closed. If rope knot
becomes untied, you could fall.
Trolley
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INSTALLATION STEP 10
Electrical Requirements
To avoidinstallationdifficulties,do notrunthe openerat this
time.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garagedoor 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.
RIGH_
Release arm
Emergency _
Release Handle
_ Overhand
Knot
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To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution or fire:
* DisconnectALL electric and battery power BEFORE
performing ANY service or maintenance.
. Garagedoor installation and wiring MUST be in compliance
with ALL local electrical and building codes.
. NEVERuse an extension cord, 2-wire adapter,or change
plug in ANY way to make it fit outlet. Besure the opener is
grounded.
PERMANENT WIRING
CONNECTION
If permanent wiring is requiredby yourlocal code,refer to the
followingprocedure.
To make a permanent connection through the 7/8" hole in the top
of the motor unit:
* Removethe motor unit cover screws and set the cover aside.
* Removethe attached 3-prong cord.
. 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 openermustbe grounded.
. Reinstallthe cover.
To avoidinstallationdifficulties,do notrunthe openerat this
time.
Ground Tab
Green
Ground Screw
Ground Wire Wire
White Wire Black Wire
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