INSTALLATION STEP 5

Position the Opener

Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated.

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

SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK

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

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

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

•If 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 13 is completed.

Trolley

Release Arm

ENGAGED

RELEASED

Top of Door

Door

2x4 is used to determine

 

the correct mounting

 

height from ceiling.

ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK

A 2x4 on its side is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail distance.

•Remove foam packaging.

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

•Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on its side on the top section of the door beneath the rail.

•The top of the door should be level with the top of the motor unit. Do not position the opener more than 4" (10 cm) above this point.

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Top of Door

2x4 is used to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling.