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Install the Light Bulbs, 7 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle

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Installation 6 Install the Light Bulbs 7 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light socket: l DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs. l DO NOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY incandescent. To prevent damage to the opener: l DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W. l ONLY use A19 size bulbs. 1. Press the release tabs on both sides of lens. Gently rotate lens back and downward until the lens hinge is in the fully open position. Do not remove the lens. 2. Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in each socket. Light bulb size should be A19, standard neck only. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for approximately 4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. Then the lights will turn OFF. 3. Reverse the procedure to close the lens. If the bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration, replace with A19, standard neck garage door opener bulbs. The use of short neck or specialty light bulbs may overheat the endpanel or light socket. 100 Watt (Max) Standard Light Bulb To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: l If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. l NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons and obstructions. l NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. If rope knot becomes untied, you could fall. 1. Insert one end of the emergency release rope through the handle. Make sure that "NOTICE" is right side up. Tie a knot at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the end of the emergency release rope. 2. Insert the other end of the emergency release rope through the hole in the trolley release arm. Mount the emergency release within reach, but at least 6 feet (1.83 m) above floor, avoiding contact with vehicles to prevent accidental release and secure with a knot. NOTE: If it is necessary to cut the emergency release rope, seal the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling. Ensure the emergency release rope and handle are above the top of all vehicles to avoid entanglement. Release Tab Lens Hinge Trolley Release Arm 15

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Installation
6 Install the Light Bulbs
To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light socket:
l
DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs.
l
DO NOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY incandescent.
To prevent damage to the opener:
l
DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W.
l
ONLY use A19 size bulbs.
1.
Press the release tabs on both sides of lens. Gently rotate lens back and
downward until the lens hinge is in the fully open position. Do not remove the
lens.
2.
Install a 100 watt maximum light bulb in each socket. Light bulb size should be
A19, standard neck only. The lights will turn ON and remain lit for approximately
4-1/2 minutes when power is connected. Then the lights will turn OFF.
3.
Reverse the procedure to close the lens.
If the bulbs burn out prematurely due to vibration, replace with A19, standard neck
garage door opener bulbs. The use of short neck or specialty light bulbs may overheat
the endpanel or light socket.
100 Watt (Max)
Standard Light Bulb
Release Tab
Lens Hinge
7 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door:
l
If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when
garage door is CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could
result in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
l
NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of
persons and obstructions.
l
NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. If rope knot becomes untied,
you could fall.
1.
Insert one end of the emergency release rope through the handle. Make sure that
“NOTICE” is right side up. Tie a knot at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the end of the
emergency release rope.
2.
Insert the other end of the emergency release rope through the hole in the trolley
release arm. Mount the emergency release within reach, but at least 6 feet (1.83
m) above floor, avoiding contact with vehicles to prevent accidental release and
secure with a knot.
NOTE:
If it is necessary to cut the emergency release rope, seal the cut end with a match
or lighter to prevent unraveling. Ensure the emergency release rope and handle are above
the top of all vehicles to avoid entanglement.
Trolley
Release Arm