5 | Mounting Opener End |
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Tools Needed: | CAUTION: Do not use gear cap bolt or nut |
Power Drill | for hanger attachment. This may cause |
sprocket, chain or Belt misalignment, | |
Hacksaw | resulting in damage to opener or possible |
personal injury! | |
1/8” Drill Bit | Align the center of opener’s rail assembly |
1/2” Socket | with the center line previously marked on |
the top section of the garage door to ensure | |
7/16” Socket | rail will be parallel with the direction of door |
travel. | |
Ratchet Wrench | Using perforated angles (cut to proper |
Adjustable Wrench | length) hang opener end from ceiling joist. |
Be sure to locate and mount to ceiling joists, | |
Tape Measure | as illustrated. |
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Perforated Angle | Pilot drill with 1/8” drill bit and use |
1/4” x | |
Iron (Not Supplied) | ensure a rigid mount. Attach opener to |
| perforated angles using 5/16” x 3/4” bolts, |
| 5/16” lock washer, and 5/16” nuts (not |
| supplied). |
| NOTE: Bracing should be at an angle to |
| provide rigid support. |
| When opener is securely attached to |
| perforated angles, remove the 2” x 4” (used |
| to support rail assembly in Step 4) and |
| close the door. |
| NOTE: It is recommended that 10’ rails be |
| supported in the center to prevent sagging. |
| Opener rail should be aligned perpendicular |
| to the garage door when properly installed. |
| There should be no sagging of the rail in |
| any direction. |
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Ceiling Joist
Cut Perforated
Angles to Fit
Gear Cap
Nut/ Bolt
Opener
Alternate Hanger
Mounting Holes
Center Line
Of Door
Use angled brace to ensure rigid installation.
PROPER INSTALLATION
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