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Flex Sides of Light Lens to 1 Remove Lens from Tabs WARNING ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTSCAUTION 1 Plug Motor Unit into Power Outlet RIGHT NOTE: Plug motor unit into grounded power outlet. If a grounded outlet is not available, contact a qualified electrician to install a proper outlet. If permanent wiring is required by your local code, follow procedure below. Disconnect power to the circuit before removing cover to establish permanent wiring connections. 1 Remove Motor Unit Screws and Cover Rotate Light Lens Down 2 WRONG 2 Remove Power Cord Black Ground Wire Wire White Wire Black Wire To prevent possible OVERHEATING of the endpanel or light socket: • DO NOT use short neck or specialty light bulbs. • DO NOT use halogen bulbs. Use ONLY incandescent. To prevent damage to the opener: • DO NOT use bulbs larger than 100W. • ONLY use A19 size bulbs. 3 To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from electrocution or fire: • Be sure power is NOT connected to the opener, and disconnect power to circuit BEFORE removing cover to establish permanent wiring connection. • Garage door installation and wiring MUST be in compliance with ALL local electrical and building codes. • NEVER use an extension cord, 2-wire adapter, or change plug in ANY way to make it fit outlet. Be sure the opener is grounded. OR 3 Run Wire from Outlet to Motor Unit Ground Tab Green Ground Screw Ground Wire White Wire 16 WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Install Standard Light Bulb(s) (100W max) into Socket(s) 100 Watt (Max) Standard Light Bulb WARNING WARNING WARNING 4 Replace Motor Unit Cover and Screws Black Wire Black Light bulbs don’t last forever and replacing them can be a bit confusing. With a little knowledge in your tool kit, you can easily replace the light bulb in your garage door opener like a pro. Follow these steps to make sure you purchase the correct bulb and replace it safely. What Kind of Light Bulb do I Need?Light bulbs come in all shapes and sizes, and it can be overwhelming to know whether you’re choosing the right one. When it comes to garage door openers, you can choose between two different bulbs:
Standard bulbs are the most reliable option for garage door openers and are the cheapest on the market. They’re so common, we can almost guarantee your garage door opener came with one already installed. We recommend standard bulbs as replacements for your garage door opener for many reasons. LED bulbs may be more energy efficient, but they can cause unnecessary problems that are outlined below. In order to avoid the headache, standard light bulbs are your best choice. What About Wattage?When replacing a light bulb, it’s also important to note the wattage that you’ll need. Most garage door openers have a sticker near the bulb that shows the maximum wattage your garage door opener can handle. Typically, most garage door openers do not exceed 100W. When purchasing a new bulb, check the packaging to make sure you’re getting one that matches what your garage door opener needs. The last thing you want to do is install a light bulb that is too powerful for your garage door opener. How to Safely Replace the Light BulbOnce you have a new bulb, it’s time to install it. Make sure you turn off the light switch and unplug the power source to your garage door opener if you can. Grab a ladder and set it securely underneath your garage door opener. Carefully climb up and gently pop off the plastic cover. Some garage door openers may have a few screws that need to be removed first. Once the cover is off, it’s as simple as unscrewing the old bulb and replacing it with a new one. Make sure you don’t screw the bulb on too tight — just turn the bulb until it stops rotating. Replace the cover, climb down and check your work. If done correctly, your new bulb should be shining victoriously. A Note About LED BulbsAs mentioned above, LED bulbs are not typically recommended for garage doors. These bulbs offer many perks including energy efficiency and increased life spans, but they can be tricky to use. Garage door remotes use radio frequencies to communicate with your garage door. Unfortunately, LED bulbs emit a signal that can cause radio frequency interference (or RFI). Because of this, it’s not uncommon for your garage door remote to only work occasionally or if you’re right next to the garage door. Because of this, the standard recommendation is to avoid LED bulbs altogether. If you still want to take advantage of the perks of using LED bulbs, there are a few on the market that are considered safe to use for garage door openers. Consider purchasing Liftmaster or Genie bulbs and look for the FCC compliance logo. This will assure that you’ve got the most effective LED brand for your garage door opener. With these tips and tricks, you’ll be ready if the lights go out on your garage door opener. If you find yourself stumped, don’t hesitate to contact us or give us a call at 303-279-7324. We’re happy to help you troubleshoot and illuminate the solution for your garage door opener. How do you fix the light on a Chamberlain garage door opener?Light Socket or Logic Board. Unplug the garage door opener, then immediately plug the opener back into the electrical outlet. Listen for the light relay on the logic board to click.. If you hear a click, replace the light socket.. If you do not hear a click, replace the logic board.. What size bulb does a Chamberlain garage door opener take?Chamberlain manufactured garage door openers are designed and tested to be used with size A19 incandescent light bulbs, similar sized compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs and the CHLED1 Chamberlain LED lightbulb. The bulb used should not exceed 2.375" in diameter and 4.43" in length.
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