Craftsman 139.10158 Owner's Manual

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INSTALLATION STEP 13Electrical RequirementsTo avoid installation difficulties, do not run the opener atthis time.To reduce the risk of electric shock, your garage door opener hasa grounding type plug with a third grounding pin. This plug willonly fit into a grounding type outlet. If the plug doesn’t fit into theoutlet you have, contact a qualified electrician to install the properoutlet.RIGHT WRONGIf permanent wiring is required by your local code, refer tothe following procedure.To make a permanent connection through the 7/8" hole in the topof the motor unit:1. Remove the motor 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 brassterminal; the white (neutral) wire to the screw on the silverterminal; and the ground wire to the green ground screw. Theopener must be grounded.4. Reinstall the cover.To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH fromelectrocution or fire:l Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, anddisconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover toestablish permanent wiring connection.l Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliancewith ALL local electrical and building codes.l NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plugin ANY way to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener isgrounded.Ground TabGreenGround ScrewGround WireBlack WirePERMANENT WIRINGCONNECTIONWhite WireBlackWire26