INSTALLATION STEP 6
Hang the Opener
Three 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 (see accessories).
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 6 below.
1. | 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 | |
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5. | Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with |
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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 | |
Measure | Lag Screws | |
Distance | ||
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Bolt |
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Lock Washer 5/16" |
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Nut |
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Figure 2
6. Check to make sure the rail is centered over the door |
Bracket
Hidden Support
(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. |
NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at this time.
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
Figure 3
Lag Screws
| FINISHED CEILING |
| (Not Provided) |
| Bolt |
| Lock Washer 5/16" |
Bolt | Nut |
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Lock Washer 5/16" |
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Nut |
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