installation

STEP 4 Hang Opener Chassis

THE OPENER CHASSIS MUST BE SECURELY FASTENED TO A STRUCTURAL SUPPORTOF GARAGE.

Three representative installations are shown. You rs may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled

(Fig. 1 ) or crossed (Fig. 2) to provide rigid support On finished ceilings (Fig. 3). attach a sturdy metal bracket (not supplied) to ceiling joists before installing opener

FIGURE 2

PROCEDURE: On EACH side of opener measure the distance from chassis to structural support

Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths. Flatten one end of each bracket and bend or twist to fit fastening angles. Do not bend at bracket holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in structural support. Attach flattened ends of brackets to the support with

5/1 6"xl-7/8" lag screws

Lift opener and fasten to hanging bracket as shown

Checkto make sure Tee rail is centered over door.

REMOVE 2x4. Operate door manuaNy If door hits the rail, raise header bracket.

Grease top and underside of rail surface on which trolley slides. A tube of grease is supplied.

FIGURE 1

Lag Screws 5/16"xl-7/8"

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Measure

Distance

STE P 5 Attach Emergency

USE EMERGENCY RELEASE ONLY TO

DISENGAGE TROLLEY. DO NOT USE

ROPE AND HANDLE TO PULL DOOR

OPEN OR CLOSED°

PROCEDURE: Thread one end of rope through hole in top of red handle so'NOTICE' reads right side up as shown Secure with an overhand knot NOTE: Knot should be at least 1 inch from end of rope to pre.

vent slipping.1 Thread other end of rope through hole in release arm of outer trolley Adjust rope length so that handle is 6 feet above the floor. Secure with an overhand knot as above.

NOTE: If it is necessary to cut rope, heat seal cut end with a match or lighter to prevent fraying and/

or raveling.

5/16"-18x7/8'" Screw 5J

5/16"-18

FIGURE 3

Bracket

(NetSupplied) FINISHED CEILING

Lag Screws 5/16"xl-7/8"

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5/156/;L.°ClkV_auSther

Release Rope & Handle

Overhand

Tr_o_eyKnot

Release Arm

Rope --

Overhand

Knot _

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139.53610, 139.53403 specifications

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