Chamberlain 1703EML Door Arm Installation, Connecting the Extension Arm, Supplied a

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Door Arm Installation

CAUTION

To prevent damage to garage door, do NOT drill through the entire door.

•With a 4.5mm (3/16") bit, drill two holes, 25mm (1") deep.

• Attach the door arm with proper hardware provided

(Figure 12).

Note: Whenever possible, use the nuts and bolts

supplied (A).

For metal or metal-braced doors, use self-tapping

screws supplied (B). For timber or timber-braced doors,

use wood screws supplied (C).

• Before tightening the screws, align the door arm so it

is vertical. Use a level to assist. The tighten the screws.

A3

2

1

FIGURE 12

B

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1

C 7

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A

B

C

 

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1

 

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1.

Exterior of Door

5.

Door Arm

2.

Nut

6.

Self-trapping screw

3.

Lock Washer

7. Timber support

4.

Bolt

8.

Lag screw

 

 

 

 

Connecting the Extension Arm

1.Select the two bottom holes in the door arm that will allow the screws to go into a cross bracing support of the door (Figure 13). Door may REQUIRE ADDITIONAL bracing to provide suitable support.

2.Mark and drill two 4.5mm (3/16") holes. Use the proper screws provided.

The centerline of the garage door opener and the centerline of the door arm should match to prevent binding of the arm in operation.

3.Recheck and if not aligned, correct.

4.With the door fully closed, slide outer trolley (with extension arm connected), against door arm. Line up the extension arm and insert into slot in door arm (Figure 14).

Note: Do not move the door arm to meet the extension arm—move the extension arm to meet the angle of the door arm.

5.Insert the two mounting bolts provided into holes as far apart as possible and tighten (Figure 15).

6.Cut off the shipping cable tie to release the mechanism (Figure 14 and Figure 15).

2

A

 

B

1.

Bolt

1. Metal or Metal-Braced

2.

Lock Washer

C

3.

Nut

1. Timber or Timber-

 

 

Braced

 

2

 

 

1

FIGURE 13

 

 

Figure 13

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1.

Header Wall

7.

Door Arm

2.

Rail Assembly

8.

Centerline of Door Arm

3.

Door Spring

9.

Cross Bracing

4.

Header Bracket

10.

Mounting Screw

5.

Centerline of Header

11.

Door Arm must be

 

Bracket

 

vertical (use level)

6.

Canopy Door

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1703EML specifications

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