LiftMaster 8164W Owners Manual - Page 10

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

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Installation IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION 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. Where possible, install the door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above the 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: l within sight of the garage door. l 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. l away from ALL moving parts of the door. 10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage door control in a prominent location. 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. 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. NOTE: If you are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door, visit LiftMaster.com for installation instructions. 10

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Installation
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
1.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION 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.
Where possible, install the door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above the
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:
l
within sight of the garage door.
l
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.
l
away from ALL moving parts of the door.
10.
Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage door control in
a prominent location.
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.
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.
NOTE:
If you are installing the garage door opener on a one-piece door, visit LiftMaster.com for installation instructions.