INSTALLATION STEP 3
Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket
NOTE: (Optional) With some existing installations, you
may re-use the old header bracket with the two plastic
spacers included in the hardware bag. Place the spacers
inside the bracket on each side of the rail, as illustrated.
• Position the opener on the garage fl oor below the
header bracket. Use packing material as a protective
base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way, you'll need
help. Have someone hold the opener securely on a
temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring.
• Position the rail bracket against the header bracket.
• Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin
5/16"x1-1/2" as shown.
• Insert a ring fastener to secure.
HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/2"
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 fl at is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail
distance.
• Remove foam packaging.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help
at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid fl at on
the top section beneath the rail.
• 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
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
A 2x4 on its side is convenient for setting an ideal
door-to-rail distance.
• Remove foam packaging.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help
at this point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on its side on
the top section of the door beneath the rail.
• 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.
Ring Fastener
Trolley
Release Arm
RELEASED
Header
Idler
Bracket
Header
Pulley
Wall
Garage
Door
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door
opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.
Rail
Door
Top of Door
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Header
Bracket
Mounting
Hole
Existing
Header Bracket
Existing
Clevis Pin
Spacer
Mounting
Hole
Opener Carton or
Temporary Support
2x4 is used to determine
the correct mounting height
from ceiling.
Header Bracket
2x4 is used to determine
the correct mounting height
from ceiling.
OPTION WITH
SOME EXISTING
INSTALLATIONS