INSTALLATION STEP 6
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.
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.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
If you wish to utilize the two center mounting tabs, you must triangulate the vertical brackets for additional stability (Figure 3).
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.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lag Screw
Hex Bolt |
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Nut | Lock Washer 5/16" |
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 Bolt
Lock Washers 5/16" Nuts
Preferred range of bracket placement
Figure 2
FINISHED CEILING
Hidden
Support
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Bracket | (Not Provided) | |
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Bolt | ||
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| Lock Washer 5/16" | |
| Nut | |
Bolt |
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Lock Washer 5/16" |
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Nut |
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Preferred range of bracket placement
Figure 3
Existing Brackets
Top Mounting Tabs
Bracket (Provided)
Utilizing existing top mount installation
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