Install The Door Control - Chamberlain 8550W Manual

Install the Door Control

1 Install the Door Control
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution:
Be sure power is NOT connected BEFORE installing door control.
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Connect door control ONLY to 12 VOLT low voltage wires.
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To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a closing garage door:
Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach of small children at a
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minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) above floors, landings, steps or any other adjacent
walking surface, and away from ALL moving parts of door.
NEVER permit children to operate or play with door control push buttons or remote
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control transmitters.
Activate door ONLY when it can be seen clearly, is properly adjusted, and there are no
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obstructions to door travel.
ALWAYS keep garage door in sight until completely closed. NEVER permit anyone to
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cross path of closing garage door.
INTRODUCTION
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Compatible with myQ and Security+ 2.0 accessories, see page 43. Your garage door opener is
compatible with up to 2 Smart Control Panels or 4 of any other Security+ 2.0 door controls.
NOTE: Older LiftMaster door controls and third party products are not compatible.
Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach of small children at a minimum height of
5 feet (1.5 m) above floors, landings, steps or any other adjacent walking surface, and away from ALL
moving parts of door. For gang box installations it is not necessary to drill holes or install the drywall
anchors. Use the existing holes in the gang box.
NOTE: Your product may look different than the illustrations.
Screw
6-32 x 1" (2)
Drywall
Anchors (2)
HARDWARE
Screw
6AB x 1" (2)
1. Strip 7/16" (11 mm) of insulation from one end of the wire and separate the wires.
2. Connect one wire to each of the two screws on the back of the door control. The wires can be
connected to either screw.
PRE-WIRED INSTALLATIONS: Choose any two wires to connect, note which wires are used
so the correct wires are connected at the garage door opener in a later step.
3. Mark the location of the bottom mounting hole and drill a 5/32" hole.
4. Install the bottom screw, allowing 1/8" (3 mm) to protrude from the wall.
5. Position the bottom hole of the door control over the screw and slide down into place.
6. Lift the push bar up and mark the top hole.
7. Remove the door control from the wall and drill a 5/32" hole for the top screw.
8. Position the bottom hole of the door control over the screw and slide down into place. Attach
the top screw.
2
1
7/16" (11 mm)
4-5
GANG BOX
DRYWALL
Drywall Anchor
6-32 x 1"
6AB x 1"
7
20
3
Wall
6
8
DRYWALL
Drywall Anchor
GANG BOX
6AB x 1"
6-32 x 1"