LiftMaster 8160 8160 Users Guide Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH

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WARNING Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL 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. Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above 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. 9. Install wall-mounted garage door control: • within sight of the garage door. • out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m). • away from ALL moving parts of the door. 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. 15. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. NOTE: For complete installation instructions visit LiftMaster.com to print the entire owner's manual. 3

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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
WARNING
WARNING
1.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL 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.
Install garage door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or
more above 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.
9. Install wall-mounted garage door control:
• within sight of the garage door.
•
out of reach of children at minimum height of
5 feet (1.5 m).
• away from ALL moving parts of the door.
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.
15.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Important Safety Instructions
NOTE:
For complete installation instructions visit LiftMaster.com to print the entire owner’s manual.