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Homelink Universal Transceiver - Programming: Overview

ELECTRICAL
EL001-01

January 19, 2001

Title:
PROGRAMMING THE HOMELINK(R) UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER

Models:
All Applicable Models

Introduction

This bulletin is to advise dealer personnel how to effectively program the HomeLink(R) Universal Transceiver. HomeLink(R) is a universal transceiver that is designed to operate garage doors, gates, entrance doors, door locks and home lighting systems, as well as security Systems.





Applicable Vehicles

Cautions Before Programming
CAUTIONS BEFORE PROGRAMMING THE HOMELINK(R) UNIVERSAL TRANSCEIVER:
^ Do NOT use the HomeLink(R) Universal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as required by federal safety standards. (This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.) A garage door opener, which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current federal safety standards.

^ When programming the HomeLink(R) Universal Transceiver, you may be operating a garage door or other device. Make sure that people and objects are out of the way of the garage door or other device to prevent potential harm or damage.





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