Mount Power Head to Ceiling | Allstar Products Group LT 50 guide

Door Center Line

Top Roller

Guideline

Reinforce Door

Vertically and

Horizontally

STEP 4: Mount Power Head to Ceiling:

C:INSTALLING THE OPERATOR

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Since there is such variety in ceiling structures, all the mounting possibilities for the Power Unit cannot be illustrated here. The main concern is mounting the Power Unit securely to the ceiling joists for operational strength, rigidity and safety. Although there are a series of mounting slots provided on the power unit, try to secure the mounting straps in the slots closest to the front. Mounting may usually be accomplished using standard 1-1/4“ perforated steel angle available at most hardware stores. If in doubt about location of, and attachment to, ceiling joists, a carpenter should be contacted to provide assistance. A cross brace will be necessary if power head is mounted 8” or more from the ceiling.

Structural

BeamsCut and bend Hangers to fit

Opener

Power Head

For finished ceilings, or if structural beams are out of position for mounting use a third mounting angle (not included) making sure it is securely mounted to beams.

Align the center of opener tracks with the center line previously marked on the top section of the garage door to ensure rail will be parallel with the direction of door travel.

Use supplied hangers from the ceiling beams to hang the opener at the power head end (be sure to locate and mount to the solid structural beams, as illustrated). Predrill with 3/16” drill bit and use 1/4” lag screws of appropriate length to ensure a rigid mount.

NOTE: Hanging brackets should be at an angle to provide rigid support. If hangers have no angle or if you use longer hangers, cross brace the hangers to eliminate the possibility of sway during operation of the opener.

STEP 5: Return to the Rail/Wall Mounting Bracket and securely tighten the bolt and nut that connect the Rail Front Idler

bracket and the Wall Mounting Bracket. Take care not to over tighten the nut; tighten only until the end of the bolt is secured to the
bracket (See Step 2, above).		Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel
		Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel
STEP 6: Door Bracket Installation		garage doors will require reinforcement before
STEP 6: Door Bracket Installation		installation of the door mounting bracket
If your door comes equipped with a strut	WARNING	Contact your door manufacturer for a
If your door comes equipped with a strut		reinforcement kit or instructions.
mounted opener bracket, follow the door		reinforcement kit or instructions.
mounted opener bracket, follow the door

manufacturer’s instructions to install the bracket to the door then proceed to Step 7.

NOTE: If the door is of light construction it will be necessary to reinforce the center stile with steel angle or wood to prevent damage to the door if it encounters an obstruction on closing.

Mount the door bracket using two 1/4”-20 x 2” carriage bolts and 1/4” nuts (supplied), on center line of door with the middle hole in line with the top rollers.

Mounting

Bracket

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	Top Roller
If your door comes equipped with a strut mounted opener	Top Roller
If your door comes equipped with a strut mounted opener	Guideline
bracket, follow the door manufacturer’s instructions to
bracket, follow the door manufacturer’s instructions to
install the bracket to the door then proceed to Step 7.
install the bracket to the door then proceed to Step 7.		110051-2

Allstar Products Group LT 50 owner manual Mount Power Head to Ceiling, Door Bracket Installation

STEP 4: Mount Power Head to Ceiling:

C:INSTALLING THE OPERATOR

STEP 6: Door Bracket Installation

reinforcement kit or instructions.

mounted opener bracket, follow the door