Preparation
Tools Needed
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Additional Items You May Need:
Survey your garage area to see if you will need any of the following items:
(2) 2X4 Pieces of wood : May be used to fasten the header bracket to the structural supports. Also
used to position the garage door opener during installation and for testing the safety reversing
sensors.
Support bracket and fastening hardware: Must be used if you have a finished ceiling in your garage.
Support Brackets
Extension brackets (Model 041A5281-1) or wood blocks: Depending upon garage construction,
extension brackets or wood blocks may be needed to install the safety reversing sensor.
Extension Brackets – 041A5281-1
Fastening hardware: Alternate floor mounting of the safety reversing sensor will require hardware not
provided.
Door reinforcement: Required if you have a lightweight steel, aluminum, fiberglass or glass panel door.
Rail extension kit: Required if your garage door is more than 7 feet (2.13 m) high.
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Hardware x2 (each)
Lag screws x4
Wood Blocks
Lag screws x12