Installation Step 4:
A
Raise and support Opener Power Head (along door center
line) higher than highest point of door travel (using step
ladder, etc.) (Figure 21).
B
Measure distance from Opener to garage ceiling.
Mounting Brackets must be fastened to garage framing.
Do Not fasten to drywall, particle board, plaster, or other
such materials.
•
Make sure the rail of your supported Power Head is
slightly higher than the highest point of door travel
by raising the door to check. Adjust as needed.
•
Materials needed for mounting Opener Power Head
to garage may vary. Read all instructions completely.
•
Garage constructions differ. Extra material may be
needed. See Check Power Head Mounting Area on
page 5.
C
Install Mounting Straps and/or support brackets (angle iron
not included) to joists or trusses and to mounting slots in
Opener. Use (5/16"-18 x 3/4") Hex Head Bolt, (5/16"-18)
Serrated Flanged Nut, and (1/4" x 2") Lag Screws as needed
(Figure 22).
D
Securely tighten all fasteners now. Do Not over-tighten.
OPEN BEAM CEILING EXAMPLES
Mounting Straps
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CAUTION
NOTE
Support board added
for longer spans
Figure 22 Mounting methods for open beam and finished ceilings
H
EAD TO
Set clearance at 1"-1
Figure 21 Checking Power Head position
Perforated
Angle Iron
(Angle iron not included)
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SECTIONAL DOORS
Rail Should be level or dip down slightly.
Check for clearance.
ONE-PIECE DOORS
1
/
" between Rail and door at
2
highest point of travel.
FINISHED CEILINGS
Locate ceiling joists or
trusses using
a stud finder
or similar
device.
Attach angle iron
(not included) to
joists or trusses
through finish material
using Lag Screws.