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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 (Figures 2 and 3), attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the 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. 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 |
centered above the door). |
7. Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the door |
hits the rail, raise the header bracket. |
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 |
|
Bolt |
|
Lock Washer 5/16" |
|
Nut |
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Figure 2
Hidden
Bracket
Support
NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at this time.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Lag Screw
Hex Bolt |
| Lock Washer 5/16" |
Nut |
(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"
Nut
Bolt
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut
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