User's Manual

Installation

STEP 15 Connect power

To preventpossible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATHfrom electrocution or fire:

Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnectpower to circuit BEFORE

removing cover to establish permanentwiring connection.

Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with ALL local electrical and building

codes.

NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter,or change plug in ANY wayto make it fitoutlet. Be

sure the opener is grounded.

To avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener at this time.

To reduce the riskofelectricshock,your garage door opener has a grounding type plug with a third

grounding pin.Thisplug will onlyfit into a grounding type outlet. If the plug doesn’tfit into the outlet you

have, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet.

THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR CONNECTING POWER:

OPTION A TYPICAL WIRING

1. Plug in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet.

2. DO NOT run garage door opener atthistime.

OPTION B PERMANENT WIRING (Models manufactured before October 2012)

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. Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnectpower to circuit.

2. Remove the garage door opener cover and setaside.

3. Remove the attached green ground terminal.

4. Cutblackand white wires and strip away 1/2 inch (1 cm) of insulation, 3 inch (7.5 cm) before

spade terminals.

5. Remove the power cord from opener.

6. Install a conduitor flexcable adapter to the 7/8 inch hole.

7. Run wires through conduit,cutto proper length and strip insulation.

8. Attach with wire nuts provided. Attach the ground wire to the green ground screw.The opener

must be grounded.

9. Properly secure wire under plastic ties so thatwire does notcome in contact with moving parts.

10. Reinstall the cover.DO NOT run garage door opener at this time.

Ground Tab

Green Ground

Screw

Ground Wire

Black

Wire

White Wire

PERMANENT WIRING

Wire Nuts

Refer to page 27 for models manufactured after October 2012.