Installation - Chamberlain 8587WL Manual

Installation

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION 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. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above floor.
6. Mount the emergency release within reach, but at least 6 feet (1.83 m) above
the floor 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.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
within sight of the garage door.
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out of reach of small children at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m)
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above floors, landings, steps or any other adjacent walking surface.
away from ALL moving parts of the door.
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10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage door control.
11. Place manual 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 flat) on the
floor.
13. To avoid SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY or DEATH from electrocution,
disconnect ALL electric power BEFORE performing ANY service or
maintenance.
14. DO NOT install on a one-piece door if using devices or features providing
unattended close. Unattended devices and features are to be used ONLY with
sectional doors.
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