IHSTALLATIION STEP 5

Hang the Opener

Three representative installationsare shown Yours may be differenL Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to provide rigid support, On finished ceilings (Figures 2 and 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installingthe opener.. This bracket and fastening hardware are not provided

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 5/I6"- 18xl-7/8" lag screws.,

5.Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with 5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts.

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 dooO

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

Hex Bolt

 

 

5.tt 6"-18x7/8"

Nut 5116"-18

Lock Washer 5/t6"

To avoid possibleSERIOUSINJURYfrom a falling garagedoor opener,fastenit SECURELYto structuralsupports of the garage.ConcreteanchorsMUSTbe usedif installingany bracketsinto masonry.,

Boil

Lock Washer 5/16'

Nut 5/16"-t 8

FINISHED CEILING

 

Lag Screws

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5/! 6'-18xl-7/8"

Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"

Lock Washer 5/16'

Bolt 5116"- t 8x7/8".

Lock Washer 5/16,t

Nut 5/16"_

Figure 2

Lag Screws

5/16"_18x1-7/8"

_ .::_': _ "RNISHED CEILING

" " _ -

.(Not P_ovided)

 

Bolt 5/16"-18x718"

 

Lock Washer 5/16 _

 

Nut 5116"-18

Bolt 5116"-t 8x718"

Lock Washer 5/18'

Nut 5It 6"-1 8

Figure 3

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Chamberlain WD962KD, WD962KLD owner manual Ihstallatiion Step, Hang the Opener

WD962KLD, WD962KD specifications

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