Owner's Manual
INSTALLATION STEP 5
Hangthe Opener
Three representativeinstallations are shown. Yours may be
different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to provide
rigid support. On finished ceilings (Figures 2 and 3), attach a
sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the
opener. This bracketand fastening hardware are not provided.
1. Measurethe distance from each side of the motor unit to the
structural support.
2. Cut both piecesof the hanging bracket to required lengths.
3. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.
4. Attach one end of each bracket to a support with
5/16"-18xl -7/8" lag screws.
5. Fastenthe opener to the hanging brackets with
5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts.
6. Checkto make sure the rail is centered over the door
(or in line with the headerbracket if the bracket is not centered
above the door).
7. Removethe 2x4. Operatethe door manually. If the door hits
the rail, raise the header bracket.
NOTE:DO NOTconnect power to openerat this time.
HARDWARESHOWN ACTUALSIZE
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Lag Screw 5/16 18xl 7/8
Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8" Nut 5/16"-18 Lock Washer 5/16"
To avoid possible SERIOUSINJURYfrom a falling garage door
opener, fasten it SECURELYto structural supports of the
garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing ANY
brackets into masonry.
FigureI
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
orts
Lag Screws
5/16"-18xl -7/8"
Figure2
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
FINISHED CEILING
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(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Figure3
Lag Screws
5/16"-18xl-7/8"
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
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