Electricalrequirements - Craftsman 139.536481DM Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION STEP 9
ElectricalRequirements
To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.
To reducethe 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 the outlet
you have, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.
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If permanent wiring is required by yourlocal code, refer to the
following procedure.
To make a permanent connection through the 7/8" hole in the top
of the motor unit:
• Removethe motor unit cover screws and set the cover aside.
• Removethe attached 3-prong cord.
• Connectthe 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.
• Reinstallthe cover.
To avoid installation difficulties,do not run the opener at this
time.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution or fire:
• Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and
disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to
establish permanent wiring connection.
• Garagedoor installation and wiring MUST be in compliance
with ALL local electrical and building codes.
• NEVERuse an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change
plug in ANY way to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener is
grounded.
PERMANENT WIRING
CONNECTION
GroundTab
Green
GroundScrew
Ground Wire Wire
White Wire BlackWire
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