INSTALLATION STEP 5
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. This bracket and fastening hardware are not provided.
1. Remove foam packaging. 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 |
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. |
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 |
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| Measure |
| Distance |
Bolt |
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Lock Washer 5/16" |
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Nut |
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8. Grease the top and underside of the rail surface |
where the trolley slides with rail grease. |
Figure 2
Bracket
Hidden Support
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lag Screw
Hex Bolt |
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Nut | Lock Washer 5/16" |
(Not Provided)
— FINISHED CEILING —
Lag Screws
(Not Provided)
Bolt
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut
Bolt
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut
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