LiftMaster 8164W 8155W 8164W 8165W 8160 8160WB Users Guide - English French - Page 3

Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 (2.14 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 small children at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m) above floors, landings, steps or any other adjacent walking surface. • away from ALL moving parts of the door. 10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage door control. 11. Place emergency 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. Power To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from 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. • 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 way to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener is grounded. To reduce the 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 your outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. OPTION A TYPICAL WIRING 1. Plug in the garage door opener into a grounded outlet. 2. DO NOT run garage door opener at this time. OPTION B PERMANENT WIRING If permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer to the following procedure. To PERMANENT WIRING make a permanent connection through Ground Tab the 7/8 inch hole in the top of the motor Green Ground Screw unit (according to local code): Ground Wire 1. Remove the motor White Wire Black Wire unit cover screws and set the cover aside. 2. Remove the attached 3-prong cord. 3. Connect the 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. 4. Reinstall the cover. 3