INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
1.READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
2.Install door operator ONLY on properly balanced and lubricated door. An improperly balanced door may not reverse when required and could result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
3.ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware MUST be made by a trained door systems technician BEFORE installing operator.
4.Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to door BEFORE installing operator to avoid entanglement.
5Mount emergency release handle no higher than 6 feet (1.83 m) above floor.
6.NEVER connect door operator to power source until instructed to do so.
7.NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing operator. They could be caught in door or operator mechanisms.
8.Install
•within sight of the door.
•out of reach of children at minimum height of 5 feet (1.5 m).
•away from ALL moving parts of the door.
9.Install the entrapment warning placard next to the control station in a prominent location.
10.Place manual release/safety reverse test label in plain view on inside of door.
11.Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal system. Door MUST reverse on contact with a
INSTALLATION STEP 1
Position the Operator
NOTE: For additional mounting options see accessories page.
1.Close the door completely.
2.Slide the operator with collar over the end of the torsion bar. Ensure that the collar does not touch the bearing plate. Check to make sure the mounting bracket is located on a solid surface such as wood, concrete or door/flag bracket. Snug collar screws to help assure proper alignment of operator. Mark the bracket holes. It may be necessary to cut the torsion bar if it is too long or damaged.
3.Loosen collar screws from torsion bar and remove the operator. Drill 3/16" pilot holes at the marked locations. Drill through steel plate if needed.
4.Reinstall the operator by sliding the collar over the torsion bar until pilot holes align with bracket. Securely tighten collar screws that attach to the torsion bar to
5.Fasten bracket securely with
NOTE: The motor unit does not have to be flush to wall.
6.Use a staple to secure the antenna wire to prevent antenna from being entangled in a door roller.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
•Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting bracket into masonry.
•NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their hardware, ALL of which are under EXTREME tension.
•ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if door binds, sticks or is out of balance. An unbalanced door might not reverse when required.
•Operator MUST be mounted at a right angle to the torsion bar to avoid premature wear on the collar.
Operator
Torsion Bar
Staple
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