Installation Instructions

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Installation
STEP 5 Hang the garage door opener
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten itSECURELY to
structural supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUSTbe used if installing ANY bracketsinto
masonry.
Hanging the garage door opener will vary depending on your garage. Below are three example
installations.Your installation maybe different. For ALL installations the garage door opener MUSTbe
connected to structural supports. The instructionsillustrate one ofthe examplesbelow.
1. On finished ceilings, use the lag screwsto attach a support bracket (notprovided) to the
structural supports before installing the garage door opener.
2. Make sure the garage door opener is aligned with the header bracket.Measure the distance
fromeach side ofthe garage door opener to the supportbracket.
3. Cut both pieces ofthe hanging bracket to required lengths.
4. Attach the end of each hanging bracket to the supportbracket with appropriate hardware (not
provided).
5. Attach the garage door opener to the hanging brackets with the hexbolts, lock washers, and
nuts.
6. Remove the 2x4 and manuallyclose the door. If the door hits the rail, raise the header bracket.
Finished Ceiling
Lag Screw
1
2
3
Not
Provided
Not Provided
Not Provided
Hex Bolt
Nut
Lock
Washer
4 5
6
Lag Screw
Finished Ceiling
EXAMPLES
Unfinished Ceiling
HARDWARE
Hex Bolt
5/16"- 18x7/8"
Nut
5/16"-18
Lock Washer
5/16"-18
Lag Screw
5/16"-9x1-5/8"