Important Safety Instructions; Important Installation Instructions - Chamberlain 8500W User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install garage door opener ONLY on properly
balanced and lubricated garage door. An
improperly balanced door may NOT reverse when
required and could result in SEVERE INJURY or
DEATH.
3. ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and
other hardware MUST be made by a trained door
systems technician BEFORE installing opener.
4. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes
connected to garage door BEFORE installing
opener to avoid entanglement.
5. Where possible, install the door operator 7 feet
(2.13 m) or more above the fl oor.
6. Mount the emergency release within reach, but at
least 6 feet (1.83 m) above the fl oor and avoiding
contact with vehicles to avoid accidental release.
7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power
source until instructed to do so.
8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing
while installing or servicing opener. They could
be caught in garage door or opener mechanisms.
9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
• within sight of the garage door.
• out of reach of small children at a minimum
height of 5 feet (1.53 m) above fl oors, landings,
steps or any other adjacent walking surface.
• away from ALL moving parts of the door.
10. Install the emergency release marking. Attach
the marking on or next to the emergency release.
Install the entrapment warning placard next to the
door control in a prominent location.
11. Place emergency release/safety reverse test label
in plain view on inside of garage door.
12. Upon completion of installation, test safety
reversal system. Door MUST reverse on contact
with a 1-1/2" (3.8 cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid
fl at) on the fl oor.
13. To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH
from electrocution, disconnect ALL electric and
battery power BEFORE performing ANY service or
maintenance.
SAVE THESE
14.
INSTRUCTIONS.
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