INSTALLATION STEP 5Hang the Opener
Two 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 andfastening hardware are not provided.
(See Accessories.)
Toavoid possible SERIOUSINJURYfrom afalling
garagedoor opener, fasten it SECURELYtostructural
supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used
if installing anybrackets into masonry.
Figure 1
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
5/16"-18xl-7/8" lag screws.
5. Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with
5/16"-18x7/8" hex screws, 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 door).
7. Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If
the door hitsthe rail, raise the header bracket.
NOTE: Do NOT connect power to opener at this
time.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Hex Screw
5/16"- 18x7/8"
Lag Screw
5/16"-18xl-7/8"
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Nut 5/16"-18 ©
Lock Washer 5/16"
Supports
Measure
Distance 5/16"-18xt-7/8"
Figure 2
-5/16"-18 Nut
5/16"- 18x7/8" Screw %
5/16" Lock Washer
5/16"-18 Nut_
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