Installation Step 6
Hang the Opener
Two representative installations are shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled, Figure 1, to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings, Figure 2, attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the opener. The bracket and fastening hardware are not supplied.
•Measure the distance from each side of the opener to the structural support.
•Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths.
•Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.
•Attach one end of each bracket to a support with 5/16" -
•Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with 5/16" - 18x7/8" screws, lock washers and nuts.
•Check to make sure the rail is centered over the door (or in line with the header bracket if the bracket is not centered above the door).
•Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the door hits the rail, raise the header bracket.
WARNING
The opener could fall and injure someone if it is not properly secured. Fasten the opener securely to structural supports of the garage.
Figure 1
Structural
Supports
Lag Screws
5/16"-
Measure
Distance
CONTROL | |
CENTER | |
Hex Screws |
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5/16" Lock Washers |
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Preferred Range of
Bracket Placement
Hardware Shown Actual Size
Figure 2
— FINISHED CEILING —
Lag Screw
Bracket
(Not Supplied)
Hidden Support
Hex Screw |
| Lockwasher 5/16" |
5/16"- 18 x 7/8" | Nut 5/16" - 18 |
Lag Screws
(Not Supplied)
5/16" Lock Washer
5/16" Lock Washer
CONTROL
CENTER
Preferred Range of
Bracket Placement
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