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INSTALLATION STEP 5
Hang the Opener
Three representativeinstallations are shown. Yours may be
different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to provide
rigid support. Onfinished ceilings (Figure 2 and Figure 3), attach
a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the
opener. This bracket and fastening hardware are not provided.
1. Measurethe 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. Fastenthe opener to the hanging brackets with
5/16"-18x7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts.
6. Checkto make sure the rail is centered over the door (or in line
with the header bracket if the bracket is not centeredabove the
door).
7. Removethe 2x4. Operatethe door manually. If the door hits
the rail, raise the header bracket.
NOTE:DO NOTconnect power to opener at this time.
To avoid possible SERIOUSINJURYfrom afalling garage door
opener, fasten it SECURELYto structural supports of the
garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing ANY
brackets into masonry.
Figure 1
Supports
Measure ',
Distance
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
LagScrews
5/16"-18xl-7/8"
Figure 2
Bracket
Hidden ..--*
Support .-_
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUALSiZE
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Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8" Nut 5/16"-18 LockWasher 5/16"
Figure 3
Lag Screws
5/16"-18xl -7/8"
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
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