lift-master ground rod installation User Manual
Power On
LED indicator
LED indicator
P O W E R I N P U T S U R G E S U P P R E S S O R M O D U L E
(Low Voltage 12 VAC)
to equipment to be grounded
E A R T H G R O U N D R O D I N S TA L L AT I O N
12 Gauge Wire
Proper grounding gives an electrical charge, such as from an electrical static
discharge or a near lightning strike, a path from which to dissipate its energy safely
into the earth.
discharge or a near lightning strike, a path from which to dissipate its energy safely
into the earth.
Without this path, the intense energy generated by lightning could be directed
towards the Phone system. Although nothing can absorb the tremendous power of a
direct lightning strike, proper grounding can protect the Phone system in most
cases.
towards the Phone system. Although nothing can absorb the tremendous power of a
direct lightning strike, proper grounding can protect the Phone system in most
cases.
The type and length of earth ground rods vary by region. Contact the building
inspector’s office in the municipality where you plan to install the unit for correct
grounding materials and installation procedures.
inspector’s office in the municipality where you plan to install the unit for correct
grounding materials and installation procedures.
The earth ground rod must be located within 3 feet from the Phone system.
The ground wire must be a single, whole piece of wire. Never splice two wires for the
ground wire. If you should cut the ground wire too short, break it, or destroy its
integrity, replace it with a single wire length.
ground wire. If you should cut the ground wire too short, break it, or destroy its
integrity, replace it with a single wire length.
Warning:
Not responsible for improper installation or failure to comply with all necessary
local building codes.
local building codes.
For the correct depth,
consult the local code
consult the local code
The earth ground rod must be located within
3 feet from the equipment being grounded.
3 feet from the equipment being grounded.
Before digging, contact local underground utility locating companies.
Avoid damaging gas, power, or other underground utility lines.
This power input surge suppressor module is specifically designed to prevent
damage caused by near-lightning strike or electrostatic discharge on a power
input port.
damage caused by near-lightning strike or electrostatic discharge on a power
input port.
This module will work on Chamberlain Elite systems (
NOT equipped with a
built-in surge suppressor board) and all Chamberlain Elite RS 485 devices. For
installation instructions refer to the next pages.
installation instructions refer to the next pages.
Protected
Side
Side
Unprotected
Side
Side
For “indoor” use only.
Install in water resistant enclosure
12 V
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TAPISS installed in non Chamberlain Group, Inc. enabled controllers.