Be sure power to the opener is disconnected. Install and align the brackets so the sensors will face each other across the garage door, with the beam no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor. They may be installed in one of three ways, as follows.
Figure 1 | DOOR TRACK MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) |
Door
Track
Lip
ïSlip the curved arms over the rounded edge of each door track, with the curved arms facing the door. Snap into place against the side of the track. It should lie flush, with the lip hugging the back edge of the track, as shown in Figure 1.
If your door track will not support the bracket securely, wall installation is recommended.
Wall installation (Figure 2 & 3):Sensor Bracket
Indicator Light
Lens
ï | Place the bracket against the wall with curved |
| arms facing the door. Be sure there is enough |
| clearance for the sensor beam to be unobstructed. |
ï | If additional depth is needed, an extension bracket |
| (See Accessories) or wood blocks can be used. |
ï | Use bracket mounting holes as a template to |
| locate and drill (2) 3/16" diameter pilot holes on |
| the wall at each side of the door, no higher than 6" |
| (15 cm) above the floor. |
ï | Attach brackets to wall with lag screws |
| (Not provided). |
ï | If using extension brackets or wood blocks, adjust |
Figure 2
Inside
Garage
Wall
WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE)
Fasten Wood Block to Wall with Lag Screws (Not Provided)
Indicator
Light Sensor
Bracket
Lag Screws
(Not Provided)
Lens
right and left assemblies to the same distance out |
from the mounting surface. Make sure all door |
hardware obstructions are cleared. |
ïUse wood blocks or extension brackets (See Accessories) to elevate sensor brackets so the lenses will be no higher than 6" (15 cm) above the floor.
ïCarefully measure and place right and left assemblies at the same distance out from the wall. Be sure all door hardware obstructions are cleared.
ïFasten to the floor with concrete anchors as shown.
Figure 3 | WALL MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) |
Inside | Extension |
arage | |
G | Bracket |
all | |
W | (See Accessories) |
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| (Provided with |
| Extension Bracket) |
(Provided with | Sensor | |
Bracket | ||
Extension | ||
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Bracket) | Indicator | |
| Lens Light | |
Figure 4 | FLOOR MOUNT (RIGHT SIDE) |
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Inside
Garage
all W
Attach with Concrete Anchors (Not Provided)
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| Lens |
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| Indicator |
Carriage Bolt | Wing Nut | Staples | Light |
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| Sensor |
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| Bracket |
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