INSTALLATION
STEP
11
Install the Door Control
INTRODUCTION
NOTE: Older Craftsman accessories and third party products are
not compatible.
Your garage door opener is compatible with up to 2 door controls.
Install the door control within sight of the door at a minimum
height of 5 feet (1.5 m) where small children cannot reach, and
away from the moving parts of the door.
NOTE:For gang box installations it is not necessary to drill holes
or instafl the drywafl anchors. Use the existing holes in the gang
box (Figure 1).
WIRETHE DOORCONTROL(FIGURE2)
1. Strip 7/16 inch (11 mm) of insulation from one end of the wire
and separate the wires.
2. Connect one wire to each of the two screws on the back of the
door control. The wires can be connected to either screw.
Pre-wired installations:Choose any two wires to connect, but
make note of which wires are used so that the correct wires are
connected to the garage door opener in a later step.
MOUNT THE DOORCONTROL(FIGURE3)
1. Mark the location of the bottom mounting hole and drill a
5/32 inch (4 mm) hole.
2. Install the bottom screw, allowing 1/8 inch (3 mm) to protrude
from the wall.
3. Position the bottom hole of the door control over the screw and
slide down into place.
4. Lift the push bar and mark the top hole.
5. Removethe door control from the wall and drill a 5/32 inch
(4 mm) hole for the top screw.
6. Position the bottom hole of the door control over the screw and
slide down into place. Attach the top screw.
Figure2
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom
electrocution:
• Be sure power is NOT connected BEFORE installing door
control.
• Connect ONLYto 12 VOLT low voltage wires.
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATHfrom a
closing garage door:
• Install door control within sight of garage door, out of reach
of children at a minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m), and away
from ALL moving parts of door.
• NEVERpermit children to operate or play with door control
push buttons or remote control transmitters.
• Activate door ONLYwhen it can be seen clearly, is properly
adjusted, and there are no obstructions to door travel.
• ALWAYSkeep garage door in sight until completely closed.
NEVERpermit anyone to cross path of closing garage door.
HARDWARESHOWN ACTUALSIZE
(std installation)
(pre-wired)
Insulated
Staples
Drywall Anchors
Figure1
Bell Wire
Screw 6-32x1"
Screw 6-32x1"
Figure3
Top Mounting Hole
Bottom Mounting Hole
Terminal S crews
Bell Wire
Screw
6ABx1-1/4"
6ABx1-1/4"
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