Attach The Emergency Release Rope And Handle; Install Power Door Lock; Handle; Rope - Chamberlain 8500C Manual

Installation
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Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle

1. Thread one end of the rope through the hole in the top of the red handle so
"NOTICE" reads right side up. Secure with an overhand knot at least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
from the end of the rope to prevent slipping.
2. Thread the other end of the rope through the loop in the emergency release cable.
Adjust rope length so the handle is no higher than 6 feet (1.83 m) above the floor.
Secure with an overhand knot.
NOTE: If it is necessary to cut the rope, heat seal the cut end with a match or lighter to
prevent unraveling.
Garage Door
Opener
Emergency
Release Cable
Emergency
Release Handle
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Install Power Door Lock

The power door lock is used to prevent the garage door from being manually opened
once the door is fully closed.
1. The power door lock must be
mounted within 10 feet (3.05 m)
of garage door opener with
approximately a 3 inch (7.6 cm)
distance between the center of a door
roller and the hole for the power door
lock bolt. If possible, mount on same
side as garage door opener. The
second roller from the bottom is ideal
for most installations.
2. Ensure rail surface is clean and attach
lock template to track.
3. Drill holes as marked on the template.
4. Fasten power door lock to the
outside of the garage door track with
hardware provided.
5. Run bell wire up wall to garage door
opener. Use insulated staples to
secure wire in several places. Insert
wire through the bottom of the garage
door opener.
6. Plug the connector into the garage
door opener.
Overhand
Knot
Overhand
Knot
10 feet (3.05 m) max.
Connector
Bell
Wire
Garage Door
Track
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To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY
or DEATH from a falling garage door:
• If possible, use emergency release
handle to disengage door ONLY when
garage door is CLOSED. Weak or
broken springs or unbalanced door
could result in an open door falling
rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
• NEVER use emergency release handle
unless garage doorway is clear of
persons and obstructions.
HARDWARE

Handle

Rope

HARDWARE
Screw
1/4"-20x1/2" (2)
Door Lock
Roller
Approx. 3" (7.6 cm)
Lock
Template