Instructions / Assembly

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5. First attach the cradles to the channel above the hole where the tubes pass

through the ceiling and where the channel can be supported. Cradles should be

facing each other.

6. Bolt on the Cradles loosely where needed, and then tighten securely after

attaching and tightening the tubes #3 hardware. This is to ensure that the tubes

are flush on the cradles.

7. Drill 1/8 x 1 inch deep holes in the structure to attach the Channels. Place the

Isolation strip below the channel by cutting them in half and placing the half’s at

the point in between where the Channel meets the supports. #2 hardware and

washer isolators.

Note: It helps to have the hardware go through the holes of the Isolator.

Fold in half, Cut in half and Place the Isolators pieces between the

Supports and the Channel or Channels.

Fasten and tighten to supports well using #2 hardware and the washer

Isolators. Secure them well.

Thunder Mount Mounting Above the ceiling continued.

7a. Place the chrome ring through the tube glue it to the ceiling

after attaching the tubes.(Glue not included, contact cement works best)

You might need two people to do this next step.

Attach the shafts to the Cradles by lifting the Opener and passing the tubes,

Through the ceiling and with the #3 set 3.0 x 9/16

nuts and

Bolts included in the kit. Tighten the nuts and bolts to the tube then the

Cradles good and tight.

8. Attach and Secure tubes with the nut and bolts

Hardware #4