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Chamberlain 1000SD, 2000SD Install the Header Bracket, Fastening the Header Bracket to the Wall, Fastening the Header Bracket to the Ceiling

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Install the Header BracketFastening the Header Bracket to the Wall

•Center the bracket on the vertical guideline with the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal line as shown (with the arrow pointing toward the ceiling).

•Mark either set of bracket holes (do not use the holes designated for ceiling mount). Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.

You can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the instructions which will work best for your particular requirements.

Fastening the Header Bracket to the Ceiling•Extend the vertical guideline onto the ceiling as shown.

•Center the bracket on the vertical mark, no more than 6" from the wall. Make sure the arrow is pointing toward the wall. The bracket can be mounted flush against the ceiling when clearance is minimal.

•Mark holes designated for ceiling mount only. Drill

3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a structural support with the hardware provided.

Wall

Mounting Holes

CEILING MOUNT ONLY

UP

Optional

Wall Mounting

Holes

The nail hole is for positioning only.

You must use lag screws

to mount the header bracket.

Ceiling Mounting Holes

CEILING MOUNT ONLY

UP

The nail hole is for positioning only.

You must use lag screws

to mount the header bracket.

Header								Vertical
Header					U N T	O	N L Y	Center	Lag Screws
Wall					U N T	O	N L Y	Line	Lag Screws
Wall	C E IL IN	G	M	O				Line	5/16"x9x1-5/8"
				UP					5/16"x9x1-5/8"
	Header
	Bracket
2x4									Door
Structural									Door
Support									Spring
								Garage
								Door
Highest								Vertical
Point of Travel								Center
(of Garage Door)								Line

		– Finished Ceiling –
		Vertical
	Center Line
Header
6" Bracket	PU
Maximum
Door		Lag Screws
Spring		5/16"x9x1-5/8"
		Header
	Vertical	Wall
Garage	Center Line
Garage
Door

Hardware Shown Actual Size

Lag Screw 5/16"-9 x 1-5/8"

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Contents

Page Determine the header bracket location The Protector System Test the Protector System Start by reviewing these important safety alert symbols: serious injury or death mechanical or from electric shock Read the instructions carefully Test Your Door for Balance • Lift the door about halfway as shown. Release the door It should stay in place, supported entirely by its springs •Raise and lower the door to see if there is any binding or sticking Sectional material. Parts may be "stuck" in the foam INTACT (see on page SECTIONAL Door or ONE-PIECEDoor with Track Installation ONE-PIECEDoor Without Track Installation Fasten the Rail To the Power Unit •Slip the coupling over the rail sprocket •Align the two screw holes in the rail with those in the Hardware Shown Actual Size Install the Trolley An improperly balanced door may not Determine Header Bracket Location ONE PIECE Door with Track 26) •Extend the line onto the header wall above the door of the door center only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the ONE-PIECEDoor Without Track One-piecedoor without track pivot hardware EXAMPLE Distance from top of door Install the Header Bracket Fastening the Header Bracket to the Wall Fastening the Header Bracket to the Ceiling •Extend the vertical guideline onto the ceiling as shown •Mark holes designated for ceiling mount only. Drill Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket •Position the rail bracket against the header bracket •Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as shown •Insert a ring fastener to secure Installation procedures are the same for sectional and one-piecedoors wall garage door tracks sending eye channels Position the Opener Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated ONE-PIECEDoor with Track A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door- to-raildistance • Raise the opener onto a stepladder each Reversing Sensor wires along the top of the rail. See page only glow steadily receiving eye sending receiving gently avoid snapping off bottom lens tabs neck Fasten Door Bracket SECTIONAL Door Installation Procedure installation. Note the correct UP placement, as stamped inside the bracket installation •Position the bracket on the face of the door within the following limits: All ONE-PIECEDoor Installation Procedure •Drill 5/16" pilot holes and fasten the door bracket with hardware supplied cut end down All ONE-PIECEDoors Assemble the Door Arm: •Fasten the straight and curved door arm sections together to the longest possible length (with a 2 or 3 hole overlap) •Secure with a ring fastener stop stop reverse down Simply wait 15 minutes and try again stops page Test The Protector System •Press the remote control push button to open the door •Place the opener carton in the path of the door reversing sensor is obstructed the indicator light in either sensor is off (alerting you dim or off reverse blink for 5 seconds on on off hold hold force fully closed standard neck KEY PART NO Rack assembly 41A4836 Installation Parts KEY Page Model 1702LM Model 59LM Model 88SD Model 66LM Outside Keylock: Model 82LM 8 foot Complete Rail: Model 83LM To allow an 8 foot door to open fully Garage Door Determining high point of travel: Force controls Travel limits Manual Release Rope & Handle LIMITED WARRANTY ON MOTOR Model 2000SD: Models 1000SD: © 1996, The Chamberlain Group, Inc 114A1794E