How to Guide

INSTALLATION STEP 4
POSITION THE OPENER
Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated.
SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
A 2x4 laid flat is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail distance.
1. Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point if the
ladder is not tall enough.
2. Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid flat on the top section
beneath the rail (Figure 1).
3. If the top section or panel hits the trolley when you raise the door, pull down
on the trolley release arm to disconnect inner and outer sections. Slide the
outer trolley toward the motor unit. The trolley can remain disconnected until
Installation Step 12 is completed.
ENGAGED
RELEASED
Trolley
Release Arm
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
A 2x4 on its side is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail distance.
1. Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this point if the
ladder is not tall enough.
2. Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on its side on the top section of
the door beneath the rail (Figure 2).
3. The top of the door should be level with the top of the motor unit. Do not
position the opener more than 4" (10 cm) above this point.
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on
top section of door.
2x4 is used to
determine the correct
mounting height
from ceiling.
Door
Header Bracket
Top of Door
2x4 is used to
determine the correct
mounting height
from ceiling.
Rail
Figure 1
Figure 2
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