Instructions / Assembly

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Installation
STEP 5 Hang the garage door opener
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to
structural supportsof the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing ANY bracketsinto
masonry.
Hanging the garage door opener will vary depending on your garage. Below are three example
installations.Your installation may be different.For ALL installations the garage door opener MUST be
connected to structural supports.The instructions illustrate one of the examples below.
Finished
Ceiling
Unfinishe
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Ceiling
HARDWARE
Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8"
Nut 5/16"-18
Lock
Washer
5/16"-18
Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8"
1. On finished ceilings, use the lag screwsto attach a supportbracket (not provided) to the structural
supports before installing the garage door opener.
2. Make sure the garage door opener is aligned with the header bracket.Measure the distance
from each side of the garage door opener to the supportbracket.
3. Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths.
4. Attach the end of each hanging bracket to the supportbracket with appropriate hardware (not
provided).
5. Attach the garage door opener to the hanging bracketswith the hex bolts,lockwashers,and
nuts.
6. Remove the 2x4 and manually close the door. Ifthe door hits the rail, raise the header bracket.
Finished
Ceiling
(not provided)
(not provided)
Lag Screw
5/16"-
9x1-5/8"
Lag Screw
5/16"-
9x1-5/8"
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2
3
(not
provided)
Hex Bolt
5/16"- 18x7/8"
Nut 5/16"-18
Lock Washer
5/16"-18
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