Electrical Requirements - Craftsman 139.54985 Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION STEP 13
Electrica/Requirements
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at
this time.
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.
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 motor unit:
1. Removethe motor unit cover screws and set the cover aside.
2. Removethe attached 3-prong cord.
3. 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.
4. Reinstall the cover.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution or fire:
• Be sure power is NOTconnected to the opener, and
disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to
establish permanent wiring connection.
• 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 ANYway to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener is
grounded.
PERMANENTWiRiNG
CONNECTION
Ground Tab
Green
Ground Screw
Black
Ground Wire Wire
White Wire Black Wire
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