LiftMaster 8550W 8550W Owners Manual - Page 14

Install the Light Bulbs, 7 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle - led

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Installation 6 Install the Light Bulbs 7 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the end panel or light socket: l Use ONLY A19 incandescent (100W maximum) or compact fluorescent (26W maximum) light bulbs. l DO NOT use incandescent bulbs larger than 100W. l DO NOT use compact fluorescent light bulbs larger than 26W (100W equivalent). l DO NOT use halogen bulbs. l DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs. To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door: l If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly. l NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons and obstructions. l NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. If rope knot becomes untied, you could fall. 1. Pull on the top center of the light lens and rotate the light lens down. 2. Insert an A19 incandescent (100W maximum) or compact fluorescent (26W, 100W equivalent) light bulb into the light socket. NOTE: DO NOT use halogen, short neck, or specialty light bulbs as these may overheat the end panel or light socket. DO NOT use LED bulbs as they may reduce the range or performance of your remote control(s). 3. Rotate the lens up to close. or or 1. Insert one end of the emergency release rope through the handle. Make sure that "NOTICE" is right side up. Tie a knot at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the end of the emergency release rope. 2. Insert the other end of the emergency release rope through the hole in the trolley release arm. Mount the emergency release within reach, but at least 6 feet (1.83 m) above the floor, avoiding contact with vehicles to prevent accidental release and secure with a knot. NOTE: If it is necessary to cut the emergency release rope, seal the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent unraveling. Ensure the emergency release rope and handle are above the top of all vehicles to avoid entanglement. Trolley Release Arm 14

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Installation
6 Install the Light Bulbs
To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the end panel or light socket:
l
Use ONLY A19 incandescent (100W maximum) or compact fluorescent
(26W maximum) light bulbs.
l
DO NOT use incandescent bulbs larger than 100W.
l
DO NOT use compact fluorescent light bulbs larger than 26W (100W
equivalent).
l
DO NOT use halogen bulbs.
l
DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs.
1.
Pull on the top center of the light lens and rotate the light lens down.
2.
Insert an A19 incandescent (100W maximum) or compact fluorescent (26W,
100W equivalent) light bulb into the light socket.
NOTE:
DO NOT use halogen, short neck, or specialty light bulbs as these may overheat
the end panel or light socket. DO NOT use LED bulbs as they may reduce the range or
performance of your remote control(s).
3.
Rotate the lens up to close.
or
or
7 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door:
l
If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when
garage door is CLOSED. Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could
result in an open door falling rapidly and/or unexpectedly.
l
NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons
and obstructions.
l
NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. If rope knot becomes untied, you
could fall.
1.
Insert one end of the emergency release rope through the handle. Make sure that
“NOTICE” is right side up. Tie a knot at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the end of the
emergency release rope.
2.
Insert the other end of the emergency release rope through the hole in the trolley
release arm. Mount the emergency release within reach, but at least 6 feet
(1.83 m) above the floor, avoiding contact with vehicles to prevent accidental
release and secure with a knot.
NOTE:
If it is necessary to cut the emergency release rope, seal the cut end with a match
or lighter to prevent unraveling. Ensure the emergency release rope and handle are above
the top of all vehicles to avoid entanglement.
Trolley
Release Arm