INSTALLATION STEP 5
Hang the Opener
Three 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. This bracket and fastening hardware are not provided.
Existing brackets from a previous installation may be fastened to the sides of the motor unit as in Figures 1 and 2, or to the mounting tabs as shown in Figure 3. Then continue with step 5 below.
1. | Measure the distance from each side of the motor |
| unit to the structural support. |
2. | Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required |
| lengths. |
3. | Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports. |
4. Attach one end of each bracket to a support with | |
| |
5. | Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with |
WARNING
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing any brackets into masonry.
Figure 1
Structural
Supports
Lag Screws 5/16"-
Measure
Distance
Hex Bolts
Lock Washers 5/16" Nuts
Preferred range of bracket placement
| |
6. | 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). |
7. | Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If |
| the door hits the rail, raise the header bracket. |
8. | Grease the top and underside of the rail surface |
| where the trolley slides with rail grease. |
Figure 2
Hidden
Support
Bracket 
(Not Provided)
Hex Bolts
Lock Washers 5/16" Nuts
— FINISHED CEILING —
Lag Screws
(Not Provided) Hex Bolts
Lock Washers 5/16" Nuts
| Preferred range of |
| |
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE | bracket placement |
|
Figure 3
Existing Brackets
Lag Screw
|
| Bracket |
Hex Bolt |
| (Provided) |
Nut | Lock Washer 5/16" |
Utilizing existing top mount installation
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