Earth Ground Rod; Power Wiring - Chamberlain Elite SL3000 Installation Manual

STEP 5

EARTH GROUND ROD

Use the proper earth ground rod for your local area. The ground wire
must be a single, whole piece of wire. Never splice two wires for the
ground wire. If you should cut the ground wire too short, break it, or
destroy its integrity, replace it with a single wire length.
1. Install the earth ground rod within 3 feet of the operator.
2. Run wire from the earth ground rod to the operator.
NOTE: If the operator is not grounded properly the range of the remote
controls will be reduced and the operator will be more susceptible to
lightning and surge damage.
STEP 6

POWER WIRING

To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
• ANY maintenance to the operator or in the area near the operator
MUST NOT be performed until disconnecting the electrical power (AC
or solar and battery) and locking-out the power via the operator
power switch. Upon completion of maintenance the area MUST be
cleared and secured, at that time the unit may be returned to service.
• Disconnect power at the fuse box BEFORE proceeding. Operator
MUST be properly grounded and connected in accordance with
national and local electrical codes. NOTE: The operator should be on
a separate fused line of adequate capacity.
For dual gate applications, power will have to be connected to each operator. Main power supply and control wiring MUST be run in separate
conduits. NOTE: If using an external receiver use shielded wire for the connections and mount the receiver away from the operator to avoid
interference with the operator.
AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE (AWG)
14
12
10
8
6
4
USE copper conductors ONLY.
INSTALLATION
• ALL electrical connections MUST be made by a qualified individual.
• DO NOT install ANY wiring or attempt to run the operator without
• ALL power wiring should be on a dedicated circuit and well
• ALL power and control wiring MUST be run in separate conduit.
MAXIMUM WIRE LENGTH (1/2 HP, 120 VAC)
250 feet (76 m)
400 feet (122 m)
650 feet (198 m)
1000 feet (305 m)
1500 feet (457 m)
2200 feet (671 m)
15
To Operator
consulting the wiring diagram.
protected. The location of the power disconnect should be visible
and clearly labeled.
MAXIMUM WIRE LENGTH (1 HP, 120 VAC)
Check national and
local codes for
proper depth
125 feet (38 m)
200 feet (61 m)
325 feet (99 m)
500 feet (152 m)
750 feet (229 m)
1100 feet (335 m)