Important Safety Instructions; Power - Chamberlain ELITE Series User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
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. Where possible, install the door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or
more above the 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.

Power

To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from
electrocution or fire:
Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and
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disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to
establish permanent wiring connection.
Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance
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with ALL local electrical and building codes.
NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug
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in ANY way to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener is
grounded.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door opener has a
grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. This plug will
only fit into a grounding type outlet. If the plug doesn't fit into
your outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet.
Option A Typical Wiring
1. Plug in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet.
2. DO NOT run garage door opener at this time.
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
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5 feet (1.5 m) 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 and battery 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.
SAVE THESE
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INSTRUCTIONS.
Option B Permanent Wiring
If permanent wiring is required
by your local code, refer to the
following procedure. To make a
permanent connection through
the 7/8 inch hole in the top of
the motor unit (according to
local code):
1. Remove the motor unit
cover screws and set the
cover aside.
2. Remove the attached 3-
prong cord.
3. Connect the black (line) wire
to the screw on the brass
terminal; the white (neutral)
wire to the screw on the
silver terminal; and the ground wire to the green ground
screw. The opener must be grounded.
4. Reinstall the cover.
PERMANENT WIRING
Ground Tab
Green
Black
Ground
Wire
Screw
Ground
Wire
White Wire
Black
Wire
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