Universal Push Button Installation Instructions

Universal Push Button Installation Instructions

 

PUSH BUTTON INSTALLATION

 

Warning: 

Verify there is NO power to the opener before installing Wall Button wires and Wall Button.

Caution: 

Staples which are too tight can cut or pinch wires. Cut or pinched wires can cause the Wall button to stop working. When using the insulated staples, make sure you fasten them only as tightly as needed to hold the wire snugly

 

1. Wall Button location.

• Wall Button location should be in direct sight of the door.

• It should be at least five feet (5') above the floor to prevent small children from operating door.

• It must be away from any moving parts. (You should NOT be able to reach the garage door while standing at Wall Button.)

• Wall Button board screw connections are polarized, (+) positive and (-) negative.

 

 2a. Wiring (If pre-wired).

• Locate Wall Button pre-wired wire ends (Fig. 3-1). (They should be located within the guidelines mentioned above.)

• Split and strip ends of wire (Fig. 3-2).

• Fasten wire to Wall Button board screws on the back of Wall Button.

– Striped wire to the + (plus) terminal.

– White wire to the - (minus) terminal.

 

2b. Wiring (If NOT pre-wired).

• Pick a convenient location for mounting Wall Button using the guidelines mentioned above (Fig. 3-1).

• Run the wire from the Wall Button to the powerhead (Fig. 3-1).

• Split and strip ends of wire (Fig. 3-2).

• Fasten wire to control board screws on the back of Wall Button. – Striped wire to the + (plus) terminal. – White wire to the - (minus) terminal.

 

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