INSTALLATION STEP 5
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.
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.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
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 Bolts
Lock Washers 5/16" Nuts
Preferred range of bracket placement
5. | Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with |
| |
6. | Check to make sure the rail is centered over the door |
| (or in line with the header bracket if the bracket is not |
Figure 2
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.
Hidden
Support 
Bracket 
(Not Provided)
Hex Bolts
Lock Washers 5/16" Nuts
— FINISHED CEILING —
Lag Screws
(Not Provided) Hex Bolts
Lock Washers 5/16" Nuts
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lag Screw
Hex Bolt |
| Lock Washer 5/16" |
Nut |
Preferred range of bracket placement
Figure 3
Hanging Brackets
Existing Brackets
Bracket (Provided)
Utilizing existing top mount installation
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