Attach Mounting Bracket To Garage Door Opener; Installation - Chamberlain 8500 Manual

Assembly
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Attach Mounting Bracket to Garage Door Opener

1. Loosely attach slotted side of mounting bracket to the same side of the garage door
opener as the collar, using self-threading screws provided.
NOTE: Do not tighten screws until instructed.

Installation

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install door operator ONLY on properly balanced and
lubricated 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 garage door opener.
4. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to
door BEFORE installing garage door opener to avoid
entanglement.
5 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.
6. NEVER connect door operator to power source until
instructed to do so.
Socket Wrench
WARNING
7. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while
installing or servicing the garage door opener. They could
be caught in door or operator mechanisms.
8. Install wall-mounted door control:
• within sight of the door.
• out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet
(1.5 m).
• away from ALL moving parts of the door.
9. Install the Entrapment Warning Placard next to the door
control in a prominent location.
10. Place manual release/safety reverse test label in plain view
on inside of door.
11. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal
system.
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HARDWARE
Screw
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