Genie 3531835447 Sectional Doors, Open Beam Ceiling Examples Finished Ceilings

ARaiseandsupportOpenerPowerHead(alongdoorcenter

line)higherthanhighestpointofdoortravel(usingstep ladder,etc.)(Figure21).

BMeasure distance from Opener to garage ceiling.

CAUTION

Mounting Brackets must be fastened to garage framing.

Do Not fasten to drywall, particle board, plaster, or other such materials.

SECTIONAL DOORS

Rail Should be level or dip down slightly.

Check for clearance.

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NOTE

•Make sure the rail of your supported Power Head is slightly higher than the highest point of door travel

by raising the door to check. Adjust as needed.

eMaterials needed for mounting Opener Power Head to garage may vary. Read all instructions completely.

eGarage constructions differ. Extra material may be needed. See Check Power Head Mounting Area on page 5.

CInstall Mounting Straps and/or support brackets (angle iron not included) to joists or trusses and to mounting slots in Opener. Use (5/16"-18 x 3/4") Hex Head Bolt, (5/16"-18) Serrated Flanged Nut, and (1/4" x 2") Lag Screws as needed (Figure 22).

DSecurely tighten all fasteners now. Do Not over-tighten.

ONE-PIECE DOORS

Set clearance at 1"-11/2" between Rail and door at

highest point of travel.

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Figure 21 Checking Power Head position

OPEN BEAM CEILING EXAMPLES
			FINISHED CEILINGS
Mounting Straps	Support board added	Perforated	Locate	ceiling joists or
	for longer spans	Angle Iron	trusses	using
			a stud	finder

or similar device.

Attach angle iron (not included) to joists or trusses through finish material using Lag Screws.

(Angle iron not included)

Figure 22 Mounting methods for open beam and finished ceilings