Use and Care Manual
20 - English
IMPORTANT 
INSTALLATION 
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK 
OF SEVERE INJURY 
OR DEATH:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION 
INSTRUCTIONS.
2.  Install only on a properly balanced garage door. An 
improperly balanced door could cause severe injury. 
Have a qualified service person make repairs to 
cables, spring assemblies and other hardware before 
installing opener.
3. Remove all ropes and remove or make inoperative all 
locks connected to the garage door before installing 
opener.
4. Where possible, install door opener 7 feet or more 
above the floor. For products having an emergency 
release, mount the emergency release within reach, 
but at least 6 feet above the floor and avoiding contact 
with vehicles to avoid accidental release.
5. Do not connect opener to source of power until 
instructed to do so.
6. Locate control button: (a) within sight of door, (b) at 
a minimum height of 5 feet so small children cannot 
reach it, and (c) away from all moving parts of the door.
7.  Install Entrapment Warning Label next to the control 
button in a prominent location. Install the Emergency 
Release Marking. Attach the marking on or next to the 
emergency release.
8. After installing opener, the door must reverse when it 
contacts a 1-1/2 inch high object (or a 2 by 4 board 
laid flat) on the floor. 
9.  WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to persons - 
Only enable the unattended operation feature when 
installed on a sectional door.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury to persons – Only enable the 
RYOBI Garage Door Opener Accessory System App 
feature when installed with a sectional door.
WARNING:
Do not connect the garage door opener to a power supply 
during installation unless specifically instructed to do so. 
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and 
possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, make sure the garage 
door opener is mounted to joists. Never mount the unit 
to drywall or false ceiling grids. 
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to 
comply with ANSI Z87.1 when installing this product.  
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into 
your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. 
NOTICE:
Many of the illustrations in this manual show only portions 
of the garage door opener. This is intentional so that we 
can clearly show points being made in the illustration. 
Never operate the garage door opener without all parts 
securely in place and in good operating condition.
WARNING:
If you feel uncomfortable performing any of the 
installation steps described in this manual, have the 
installation performed by a qualified service person. 
Improper installation of the garage door opener can result 
in death, serious personal injury, or property damage.
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