Instructions / Assembly

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Fig. 22
 Position opener head so that rail is lined up with center line
of open door.
 Line up sturdy perforated angle (not provided) with
ceiling joists above rail mounting bracket. In case of finished
ceiling use stud finder to locate joists.
 Mark location for 5/16” x 2” lag screws (not provided), and
drill two 3/16” pilot holes.
 Fasten sturdy perforated angle to joists using lag screws.
 Measure distance from each side of mounting bracket to the
perforated angle.
 Cut pieces of hanging brackets (perforated angles) to
required lengths.
 Attach one end of each hanging brackets to rail mounting
brackets with 5/16”-18x7/8” hex bolts, 5/16”-18 nuts, and
5”16 lock washers (hardware not provided).
 Fasten another end of hanging brackets to perforated angles
using the same hardware.
 Once opener is securely fastened in position, remove wood
block and lower door. Check door for proper operation and
clearance by manually moving door to full open and closed
position. If door hits rail at any point, raise opener head slightly
higher and re-mount in position.
 Mark location and drill pilot holes for second perforated angle
which will be located above second mounting bracket.
 Follow the same steps above for second mounting bracket.
See Fig. 22.
If not properly secured, the operator could fall and injure
someone. Secure opener to structural supports or
framing. Do not mount to drywall, plaster,
or other such material.
8-9. CONNECT ARM TO DOOR AND TROLLEY
8-8. MOUNT OPERATOR TO CEILING
 Make sure door is fully closed.
 Remove wrapping tape from rail holding straight door arm and
allow door arm to hang freely.
 Position curved door arm into door bracket channel so that
short end of arm will be attached to door bracket.
See Fig. 23. Curved door arm should be attached roughly at
the same height as the top rollers of the door.
 Align curved door arm and bracket holes, then insert clevis pin
through holes. Attach cotter ring to hold pin in place.
 Position straight arm and curved arm to form an angle with
the door and at least two sets of holes line up.
Select two overlapping holes as far apart as possible and
secure arms together with hex bolts 5/16”-18x3/4” and
5/16”-18 lock nuts.
5/16"-18x3/4" Hex Bolt
5/16"-18
Lock Nut
5/16"x7/8" Clevis Pin
Cotter Ring
Curved Door Arm
Straight Door Arm
Fig. 23
Mounting Bracket
Mounting Bracket
Fig. 24
Angle
Joists (may be hidden
behind drywall)
Perforated angle
Fig. 21