INSTALLATION STEP 3

Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket

ïPosition the opener on the garage floor below the header bracket. Use packing material as a protective base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you’ll need help. Have someone hold the opener securely on a temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring.

ïPosition the rail bracket against the header bracket.

ïAlign the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin as shown.

ïInsert a ring fastener to secure.

HARDWARE SHOWN

ACTUAL SIZE

Ring Fastener

Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4"

Header Wall

Header

Bracket

Chain

Pulley

Bracket

Header

Bracket

Ring

Fastener

Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4"

Chain

Pulley

Bracket

Rail

Garage

Door

Temporary

Support

INSTALLATION STEP 4

Position the Opener

SECTIONAL DOOR ONLY

A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail distance.

ïRaise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.

ïOpen the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat on the top section beneath the rail.

ïIf the top section or panel hits the trolley when you raise the door, pull down on the trolley release arm to disconnect inner and outer sections. Slide the outer trolley toward the motor unit. The trolley can remain disconnected until Installation Step 12

is completed.

Trolley

Release Arm

ENGAGED

RELEASED

CAUTION

To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.

Rail

2x4 is used to determine

Doorthe correct mounting height from ceiling.

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