POSITION THE HEADER BRACKET
NOTE: The header bracket must be rigidly fastened
to a structural support of the garage. Reinforce the
wall or ceiling with a 40mm (1-1/2") board if
necessary. Failure to comply may result in improper
operation of safety reverse system
You can attach the header bracket either to the header
wall (1) or to the ceiling (3). Follow the instructions which
will work best for your particular requirements. With the
door closed, mark the vertical centreline (2) of the
garage door. Extend line onto header wall above the
door.
Open door to highest point of travel. Draw an
intersecting horizontal line (4) on header wall 50mm to
200mm above high point to provide travel clearance for
top edge of door (height varies depending on door type
see section 15).
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1
2
4
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INSTALL THE HEADER BRACKET
NOTE: Refer to vertical centre and horizontal lines
created in section 12 for proper placement of header
bracket.
A. Wall Mount: centre the header bracket (1) on the
vertical centre line (2) with the bottom edge of the
header bracket on the horizontal line (4) (with the
arrow pointing toward the ceiling). Mark all of the
header bracket holes (5). Drill 4.5mm (3/16") pilot
holes and fasten the header bracket with wood screws
(3).
B. Ceiling Mount: Extend vertical centre line (2) onto the
ceiling. Centre the header bracket (1) on the vertical
mark no more than 150mm (6") from the wall. Make
sure the arrow is pointing toward the opener. Mark all
of the header bracket holes (5). Drill 4.5mm (3/16")
pilot holes and fasten the header bracket with wood
screws (3). For concrete ceiling mount, use concrete
anchors provided.
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50mm
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1
4
B
A
150mm
(6")
1 2
3
5
5
2
3
1
4
200mm
(50 to 200mm depending on door type)
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ATTACH RAIL TO HEADER BRACKET
Position opener on garage floor below the header bracket.
Use packing material to protect the cover. Raise rail until
holes in the header sleeve and holes in the header bracket
align. Join with clevis pin (1). Insert ring fastener (2) to
secure.
NOTE: To enable the rail to clear sectional door
springs, it may be necessary to lift opener onto a
temporary support. The opener must either be secured
to a support or held firmly in place by another person.
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1
1
2
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Wear protective goggles when working overhead to protect your eyes from injury.
Disengage all existing garage door locks to avoid damage to the garage door.
To avoid serious personal injury from entanglement, remove all ropes connected to the garage door
before installing the opener.
It is recommended that the opener be installed 2.1m (7 feet) or more above the floor where space permits.
INSTALLATION SECTION
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