Chamberlain 87504-267 User manual

Smart LED Garage Door Openers
Belt Drive Models - 87504-267, 84501
Chain Drive Models - 87802, 84602
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
•lPlease read this manual and the
safety materials carefully!
lPeriodic checks of the garage door
opener are required to ensure safe
operation.
lThis garage door opener is ONLY
compatible with myQ® and
Security+ 2.0® accessories.
lDO NOT install on a one-piece door
if using devices or features providing
unattended close. Unattended
devices and features are to be used
ONLY with sectional doors.
lAttach warning labels to the location
indicated on label.
LiftMaster
300 Windsor Drive
Oak Brook, IL 60523

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Preparation 3
Carton Inventory 87504-267 6
Carton Inventory 87802 7
Carton Inventory 84501 8
Carton Inventory 84602 9
Assembly 10
87504-267, 84501 10
84602 11
87802 12
Installation 14
Control Panel 22
Install the Protector System 24
Power 28
Adjustments 30
Battery Backup 32
Operation 34
Maintenance 42
Troubleshooting 43
Accessories 45
Warranty 46
Repair Parts 49
Model 87504-267 49
Model 87802 51
Model 84602 53
Model 84501 55
Table of Contents

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myQ®Serial Number
Write down the following information for future reference:
/ /
myQ
®
Serial Number:
Product Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
myQ
®
Serial Number
Product Serial Number
Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review
This garage door opener has been designed and tested to offer safe service provided it is installed,
operated, maintained and tested in strict accordance with the instructions and warnings contained in this
manual.
When you see these Safety Symbols and Signal Words on the following pages, they will alert you to the
possibility of serious injury or death if you do not comply with the warnings that accompany them. The
hazard may come from something mechanical or from electric shock. Read the warnings carefully.
Mechanical
Electrical
When you see this Signal Word on the following pages, it will alert you to the possibility of damage to your
garage door and/or the garage door opener if you do not comply with the cautionary statements that
accompany it. Read them carefully.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Unattended Operation
The Timer-to-Close (TTC) feature, the myQ® App, and myQ® Garage Door and Gate Monitor are examples of
unattended close and are to be used ONLY with sectional doors. Any device or feature that allows the door to
close without being in the line of sight of the door is considered unattended close. The Timer-to-Close (TTC)
feature, the myQ® App, and any other myQ® devices are to be used ONLY with sectional doors.
Preparation

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Before You Connect with Your Smartphone
Monitor and control your garage door from anywhere using the myQ® App.
You will need:
•Wi-Fi® enabled smartphone, tablet or laptop
•Broadband Internet Connection
•Wi-Fi® signal in the garage (2.4 GHz, 802.11b/g/n required)
•Password for your home network (router's main account, not guest network)
TEST THE WI-FI®SIGNAL STRENGTH
Make sure your mobile device is connected to your Wi-Fi® network. Hold your mobile device in the place where
your garage door opener will be installed and check the Wi-Fi® signal strength.
Check Signal Strength. If you see:
Wi-Fi signal is strong.
The garage door opener will
connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi signal is weak.
The garage door opener may connect to your
Wi-Fi network. If not, try one of the options
below to improve the Wi-Fi signal:
No Wi-Fi signal.
The garage door opener will not be able to
connect to your Wi-Fi network. Try one of the
options below to improve the Wi-Fi signal:
• Move your router closer to the garage door opener to minimize
interference from walls and other objects
• Buy a Wi-Fi range extender
For compatible router specifications and help, visit support.liftmaster.com.
See page 36 to connect the garage door opener to a mobile device.
Check the Door
To prevent possible SERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:
•ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An
unbalanced garage door may NOT reverse when required.
•NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, door springs, cables, pulleys, brackets or their
hardware, ALLof which are under EXTREME tension.
•Disable ALLlocks and remove ALLropes connected to garage door BEFORE installation and operating
garage door opener to avoid entanglement.
•DO NOT install on a one-piece door if using devices or features providing unattended close.
Unattended devices and features are to be used ONLY with sectional doors.
To prevent damage to garage door and opener:
•ALWAYS disable locks BEFORE installing and operating the opener.
•ONLY operate garage door opener at 120V, 60Hz to avoid malfunction and damage.
Before you begin:
1. Disable locks and remove any ropes connected to the garage door.
2. Lift the door halfway up. Release the door. If balanced, it should stay in place,
supported entirely by its springs.
3. Raise and lower the door to check for binding or sticking. If your door binds,
sticks, or is out of balance, call a trained door systems technician.
4. Check the seal on the bottom of the door. Any gap between the floor and the
bottom of the door must not exceed 1/4" (6 mm). Otherwise, the safety reversal
system may not work properly.
5. The opener should be installed above the center of the door. If there is a torsion
spring or center bearing plate in the way of the header bracket, it may be
installed within 4feet (1.2 m) to the left or right of the door center. See page 15.
Torsion
Spring
Extension
Spring
OR
Preparation

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ToolsNeeded
3/16
5/32
5/16
7/16
1/2
5/8
9/16
1/4
7/16
Preparation

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Carton Inventory 87504-267
Accessories will vary depending on the garage door opener model purchased. Depending on your specific
model, other accessories may be included with your garage door opener. The instructions for these accessories
will be attached to the accessory and are not included in this manual. The images throughout this manual are
for reference and your product may look different.
A. Header bracket
B. Pulley and bracket
C. Door bracket
D. Curved door arm
E. Straight door arm
F. Trolley
G. Emergency release rope and handle
H. Rail
I. Garage door opener
J. Pulley cover with hex screws
K. Belt
L. Control Panel®
M. White and red/white wire
N. The Protector System®
Safety reversing sensors with white and white/black wire attached: Sending senor (1), receiving
sensor (1), and safety sensor brackets (2)
O. Safety labels and literature
P. Rail grease
Q. Remote control (2)
R. Battery
S. Keyless Entry
RAIL HARDWARE
Washered Bolt 5/16"-18 x 1/2" (2) [mounted in the top of the garage door opener]
INSTALLATION HARDWARE
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) Lock Washer 5/16" (4)
Lag Screw 5/16"-9 x 1-5/8" (2) Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14 x 5/8" (2)
Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" (1) Ring Fastener (3)
Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1-1/4" (1) Hex Screw 10-24 (2)
Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1" (1) Wing Nut (2)
Nut 5/16"-18 (4)
CONTROL PANEL HARDWARE
Screw 6AB x 1-1/4" (2) Drywall Anchors (2)
Screw 6-32 x 1" (2)
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Carton Inventory 87802
Accessories will vary depending on the garage door opener model purchased. Depending on your specific
model, other accessories may be included with your garage door opener. The instructions for these accessories
will be attached to the accessory and are not included in this manual. The images throughout this manual are
for reference and your product may look different.
A. Header bracket
B. Pulley and bracket
C. Door bracket
D. Curved door arm
E. Straight door arm
F. Trolley
G. Emergency release rope and handle
H. Rail
I. Garage door opener
J. Chain spreader with hex screws
K. Chain
L. Control Panel®
M. White and red/white wire
N. The Protector System®
Safety reversing sensors with white and white/black wire attached: Sending senor (1), receiving
sensor (1), and safety sensor brackets (2)
O. Safety labels and literature
P. Rail grease
Q. Remote control(s)
R. Battery
S. Chassis support bracket
Hardware
Chassis Support Bracket Hardware Chain Spreader Hardware
Screw #8-32 x 3/8" (1) Screw #8-32 x 3/8" (2)
Hex Bolts 1/4"-20 x 5/8" (2) Rail Hardware
Lock Washers (2) Washered Bolts (mounted in the top of the garage door
opener)
Washered Bolt 5/16"-18 x 1/2" (2)
Installation Hardware
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14 x 5/8" (2)
Lag Screw 5/16"-9 x 1-5/8" (2) Ring Fastener (3)
Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" (1) Hex Screw 10-24 (2)
Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1-1/4" (1) Wing Nut (2)
Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1" (1) Hex Bolt 1/4"-20 x 5/8" (2)
Nut 5/16"-18 (4) Lock Nut 1/4"-20 (2)
Lock Washer 5/16" (4) Lag Screw 1/4" x 1-1/2" (4)
Control Panel Hardware
Screw 6AB x 1" (2) Drywall Anchors (2)
Screw 6-32 x 1" (2)
AB
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Carton Inventory 84501
Accessories will vary depending on the garage door opener model purchased. Depending on your specific
model, other accessories may be included with your garage door opener. The instructions for these accessories
will be attached to the accessory and are not included in this manual. The images throughout this manual are
for reference and your product may look different.
A. Header bracket
B. Pulley and bracket
C. Door bracket
D. Curved door arm
E. Straight door arm
F. Trolley
G. Emergency release rope and handle
H. Rail
I. Garage door opener
J. Pulley cover with hex screws
K. Belt
L. Control panel
M. White and red/white wire
N. The Protector System®
Safety reversing sensors with white and white/black wire attached: Sending senor (1), receiving
sensor (1), and safety sensor brackets (2)
O. Safety labels and literature
P. Rail grease
Q. Remote control
RAIL HARDWARE
Washered Bolt 5/16"-18 x 1/2" (2) (mounted in the top
of the garage door opener) Lock Washer 5/16" (4)
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14 x 5/8" (2)
Lag Screw 5/16"-9 x 1-5/8" (2) Ring Fastener (3)
Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" (1) Hex Screw 10-24 (2)
Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1-1/4" (1) Wing Nut (2)
Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1" (1)
Nut 5/16"-18 (4)
CONTROL PANEL HARDWARE
Screw 6AB x 1-1/4" (2) Drywall Anchors (2)
Screw 6-32 x 1" (2)
AB
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Carton Inventory 84602
Accessories will vary depending on the garage door opener model purchased. Depending on your specific
model, other accessories may be included with your garage door opener. The instructions for these accessories
will be attached to the accessory and are not included in this manual. The images throughout this manual are
for reference and your product may look different.
A. Header bracket
B. Pulley and bracket
C. Door bracket
D. Curved door arm
E. Straight door arm
F. Trolley
G. Emergency release rope and handle
H. Rail
I. Garage door opener
J. Sprocket cover with hex screws
K. Chain
L. Control panel
M. White and red/white wire
N. The Protector System® Safety reversing sensors with white and white/black wire attached:
Sending senor (1), receiving sensor (1), and safety sensor brackets (2)
O. Safety labels and literature
P. Remote control
Q. Remote control
R. Battery
RAIL HARDWARE
Washered Bolt 5/16"-18 x 1/2" (2) (mounted in the top
of the garage door opener) Lock Washer 5/16"-16 (4)
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18 x 7/8" (4) Self-Threading Screw 1/4"-14 x 5/8" (2)
Lag Screw 5/16"-9 x 1-5/8" (2) Ring Fastener (3)
Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" (1) Hex Screw 10-24 (2)
Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1-1/4" (1) Wing Nut (2)
Clevis Pin 5/16" x 1" (1)
Nut 5/16"-18 (4)
CONTROL PANEL HARDWARE
Screw 6AB x 1-1/4" (2) Drywall Anchors (2)
Screw 6-32 x 1" (2)
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Assembly
1 Attach the Belt Rail to the Garage Door Opener
87504-267, 84501
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to finger from moving garage door opener:
•ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener.
•Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating.
To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of
the opener.
NOTE: ONLY use the bolts removed from the garage door opener. Place the garage door opener on the packing
material to prevent scratching.
1. Models 87504-267 and 84501 Remove the two bolts from the top of the garage door opener.
2. Align the holes in the rail with the holes in the garage door opener..
3. Fasten the rail with the previously mentioned bolts. Cut away and discard the tape and Styrofoam from
around the rail.
4. Position the belt around the garage door opener sprocket.
5. Position the sprocket cover over the garage door opener sprocket and attach with hex screws.
Hex Screw
#8x3/8"
(Packed with the
belt cover)
HARDWARE
Washered Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2"
(Mounted in the garage door opener)
Models 87504-267, 84501
Washered Bolt
5/16"-18x1/2"
Hex Screw
#8x3/8"
2 Tighten the Belt
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver tip into one of the nut ring slots and brace it firmly against the trolley.
2. Tighten the spring trolley nut with an adjustable wrench or a 7/16" open end wrench about a quarter turn
until the spring releases and snaps the nut ring against the trolley. This sets the spring to optimum belt
tension.
Spring Trolley Nut
(To motor unit)
Nut ring
slot
Nut Ring Nut Ring
AFTER RELEASE
1-1/4"
(3.18 cm)
BEFORE
1"
(2.5 cm)
1
2
3

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Assembly
1 Attach Chain Rail to the Garage Door Opener Model
84602
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to finger from moving garage door opener:
•ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener.
•Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating.
To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of
the opener.
NOTE: ONLY use the bolts removed from the garage door opener. Place the garage door opener on the packing
material to prevent scratching.
1. Remove the two bolts from the top of the garage door opener.
2. Align the holes in the rail with the holes in the garage door opener.
3. Fasten the rail with the previously mentioned bolts. Cut away and discard the tape and Styrofoam from
around the rail.
4. Position the chain around the garage door opener sprocket.
5. Position the sprocket cover over the garage door opener sprocket and attach with hex screws.
Hex Screw
#8x3/8"
(Packed with the
sprocket cover)
HARDWARE
Washered Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2"
(Mounted in the garage door opener)
Models 87504-267, 84501
Washered Bolt
5/16"-18x1/2"
Hex Screw
#8x3/8"
2 Tighten the Chain for Model 84602
1. Loosen the inner nut and lock washer on the trolley threaded shaft.
2. Tighten the outer nut until the chain is a 1/2" above the base of the rail at the midpoint oftherail.
3. Re-tighten the inner nut.
Slack in the chain is normal when the door is closed. No readjustment is necessary.
1/2" (13 mm)

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Assembly
1 Attach the I-Beam ChainRail to the Garage Door Opener
87802
To avoid SERIOUS damage to garage door opener, use ONLY those bolts/fasteners mounted in the top of
the opener.
NOTE: ONLY use the bolts removed from the garage door opener. Place the garage door opener on the packing
material to prevent scratching.
1. Remove the two bolts from the top of the garage door opener.
2. Align the holes in the rail with the holes in the garage door opener.
3. Fasten the rail with the previously mentioned bolts. Cut away and discard the tape and Styrofoam from
around the rail.
4. Position the chain around the garage door opener sprocket.
5. Attach the chain spreader to the garage door opener with screws.
6. Guide the chain around the selected groove in the chain spreader.
HARDWARE
Washered Bolt 5/16"-18x1/2"
(Mounted in the garage door opener)
Washered Bolt
5/16"-18x1/2"
Hex Screw
#8x3/8"
(Packed with the sprocket cover)
Hex Screw
#8x3/8"
2 Attach the ChassisSupport Bracket
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY to finger from moving garage door opener:
•ALWAYS keep hand clear of sprocket while operating opener.
•Securely attach sprocket cover BEFORE operating.
1. Position the chassis support bracket on the unit.
2. Attach the bracket to the rail with 1/4"-20 x 5/8" hex bolts and lock washers. Do not overtighten.
3. Attach the bracket to the opener by inserting a 5/16"-18 x 1/2" washered screw through a hole in each side
flange and a matching hole in the bracket. Complete the connection by inserting the #8-32 x 3/8" screw
through the back flange and the hole in rail support.
Washerd Bolt
5/16"-18x1/2"
Screw
#8-32x3/8"
Hex Bolt
1/4"-20x5/8"
Lock
Washer

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Assembly
3 Tighten the Chain
1. Loosen the inner nut and lock washer on the trolley threaded shaft.
2. Tighten the outer nut until the chain is a 1/2" above the base of the rail at the midpoint oftherail.
3. Re-tighten the inner nut.
Slack in the chain is normal when the door is closed. No readjustment is necessary.
1/2" (13 mm)

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Installation
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of SEVERE INJURY or DEATH:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Install garage door opener ONLY on properly balanced and lubricated garage door. An improperly
balanced door may NOT reverse when required and could result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
3. ALL repairs to cables, spring assemblies and other hardware MUST be made by a trained door systems
technician BEFORE installing opener.
4. Disable ALL locks and remove ALL ropes connected to garage door BEFORE installing opener to avoid
entanglement.
5. Where possible, install the door opener 7 feet (2.13 m) or more above the floor.
6. Mount the emergency release within reach, but at least 6 feet (1.83 m) above the floor and avoiding
contact with vehicles to avoid accidental release.
7. NEVER connect garage door opener to power source until instructed to do so.
8. NEVER wear watches, rings or loose clothing while installing or servicing opener. They could be caught
in garage door or opener mechanisms.
9. Install wall-mounted garage control panel:
•within sight of the garage door.
•out of reach of small children at a minimum height of 5feet (1.5m) above floors, landings, steps
or any other adjacent walking surface.
•away from ALL moving parts of the door.
10. Place entrapment warning label on wall next to garage control panel in a prominent location.
11. Place emergency release/safety reverse test label in plain view on inside of garage door.
12. Upon completion of installation, test safety reversal system. Door MUST reverse on contact with a 1-
1/2" (3.8cm) high object (or a 2x4 laid flat) on the floor.
13. DO NOT install on a one-piece door if using devices or features providing unattended close.
Unattended devices and features are to be used ONLY with sectional doors.
14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Installation
1 Determine the Header Bracket Location
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
•Header bracket MUST be RIGIDLY fastened to structural support on header wall or ceiling, otherwise
garage door might NOT reverse when required. DO NOT install header bracket over drywall.
•Concrete anchors MUST be used if mounting header bracket or 2x4 into masonry.
•NEVER try to loosen, move or adjust garage door, springs, cables, pulleys, brackets, or their hardware,
ALL of which are under EXTREME tension.
•ALWAYS call a trained door systems technician if garage door binds, sticks, or is out of balance. An
unbalanced garage door might NOT reverse when required.
Close the door and mark the inside vertical centerline of the garage door.
Extend the line onto the header wall above the door. You can fasten the header bracket within 4 feet (1.22 m) of
the left or right of the door center only if a torsion spring or center bearing plate is in the way; or you can attach
it to the ceiling when clearance is minimal. (It may be mounted on the wall upside down if necessary, to gain
approximately 1/2" (1 cm). If you need to install the header bracket on a 2x4 (on wall or ceiling), use lag screws
(not provided) to securely fasten the 2x4 to structural supports.
Open your door to the highest point of travel as shown. Draw an intersecting horizontal line on the header wall
2" (5 cm) above the high point. This height will provide travel clearance for the top edge of the door.
NOTE: If the total number of inches exceeds the height available in your garage, use the maximum height
possible, or refer to page 16 for ceiling installation.
Header Wall
Unfinished
Ceiling
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
2x4
2x4
Structural
Supports
Level
(Optional)
OPTIONAL
CEILING
MOUNT FOR
HEADER
BRACKET
Sectional door with curved track
Header Wall
Track
2" (5 cm)
Highest Point
of Travel
Door

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Installation
2 Install the Header Bracket
You can attach the header bracket either to the wall above the garage door, or to the ceiling. Follow the
instructions which will work best for your particular requirements. Do not install the header bracket over
drywall. If installing into masonry, use concrete anchors (not provided).
HARDWARE
Lag Screw 5/16"-9x1-5/8"
OPTION A - WALL INSTALLATION
1. Center the bracket on the vertical centerline with the bottom edge of the bracket on the horizontal line as
shown (with the arrow pointing toward the ceiling).
Wall Mount
Optional
Mounting
Holes
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
(Header Wall)
Header
Bracket
2x4 Structural
Support
Door Spring
(Garage Door)
Highest Point of
Garage Door
Travel
Horizontal
Line
Lag Screw
5/16"-9 x 1-5/8"
OPTION B - CEILING INSTALLATION
1. Extend the vertical centerline onto the ceiling as shown.
2. Mark the side holes. Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten bracket securely to a structural support with the
hardware provided.
(Header Wall)
Ceiling Mounting Holes
(Finished Ceiling)
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
Header
Bracket
6" (15 cm)
Maximum
Door Spring
(Garage Door)
Lag Screw
5/16"-9 x 1-5/8"

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Installation
3 Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket
1. Align the rail with the header bracket. Insert the clevis pin through the holes in the header bracket and rail.
Secure with the ring fastener.
NOTE: Use the packing material as a protective base for the garage door opener.
Ring
Fastener
Clevis Pin
5/16" X 2-3/4"
HARDWARE
Clevis Pin 5/16" x 2-3/4" Ring Fastener
4 Position the Garage Door Opener
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.
1. Remove the packing material and lift the garage door opener onto a ladder.
2. Fully open the door and place a 2x4 (laid flat) under the rail.
A 2x4 is ideal for setting the distance between the rail and the door. If the ladder is not tall enough you will need
help at this point. If the door hits the trolley when it is raised, pull the trolley release arm down to disconnect the
inner and outer trolley. Slide the outer trolley toward the garage door opener. The trolley can remain
disconnected until instructed.
Connected Disconnected

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Installation
5 Hang the Garage Door Opener
To avoid possible SERIOUS INJURY from a falling garage door opener, fasten it SECURELY to structural
supports of the garage. Concrete anchors MUST be used if installing ANY brackets into masonry.
Hanging your garage door opener will vary depending on your garage. Two representative installations are
shown. Yours may be different. Hanging brackets should be angled (Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On
finished ceilings (Figure 2), attach a sturdy metal bracket to structural supports before installing the opener.
This bracket and fastening hardware are not provided.
1. Measure the distance from each side of the motor unit to the structural support.
2. Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required lengths.
3. Drill 3/16" pilot holes in the structural supports.
4. Attach one end of each bracket to a support with 5/16"-18 x 1-7/8" lag screws (not provided).
5. Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with 5/16"-18 x 7/8" hex bolts, lock washers and nuts.
6. Check to make sure the rail is centered over the door (or in line with the header bracket if the bracket is not
centered above the door).
7. Remove the 2x4. Operate the door manually. If the door hits the rail, raise the header bracket.
NOTE: DO NOT connect power to opener at this time.
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
(Not Provided)
Lag Screws 5/16"- 18x1-7/8"
Measure
Distance
Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8", Lock Washer 5/16", Nut 5/16"-18
FIGURE 3
Not Provided
Finished Ceiling
Unfinished Ceiling
Hex Bolt 5/16"- 18x7/8" Nut 5/16"-18Lock Washer 5/16"
HARDWARE

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Installation
6 Attach the Emergency Release Rope and Handle
To prevent possible SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from a falling garage door:
•If possible, use emergency release handle to disengage trolley ONLY when garage door is CLOSED.
Weak or broken springs or unbalanced door could result in an open door falling rapidly and/or
unexpectedly.
•NEVER use emergency release handle unless garage doorway is clear of persons and obstructions.
•NEVER use handle to pull door open or closed. If rope knot becomes untied, you could fall.
1. Insert one end of the emergency release rope through the handle. Make sure that “NOTICE” is right side
up. Secure with an overhand knot at least 1" (2.5 cm) from the end of the rope to prevent slipping.
2. Insert the other end of the emergency release rope through the hole in the trolley release arm. Mount the
emergency release within reach, but at least 6 feet (1.83m) above floor, avoiding contact with vehicles to
prevent accidental release and secure with an overhand knot.
NOTE: If it is necessary to cut the emergency release rope, seal the cut end with a match or lighter to prevent
unraveling. Ensure the emergency release rope and handle are above the top of all vehicles to avoid
entanglement.
Trolley
Release Arm

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Installation
7 Install the Door Bracket
Fiberglass, aluminum or lightweight steel garage doors WILL REQUIRE reinforcement BEFORE installation
of door bracket. Contact the garage door manufacturer or installing dealer for opener reinforcement
instructions or reinforcement kit.
A horizontal and vertical reinforcement is needed for
lightweight garage doors (fiberglass, aluminum, steel, doors
with glass panel, etc.) (not provided). A horizontal
reinforcement brace should be long enough to be secured to
two or three vertical supports. A vertical reinforcement brace
should cover the height of the top panel. Contact the garage
door manufacturer or installing dealer for opener
reinforcement instructions or reinforcement kit.
NOTE: Many door reinforcement kits provide for direct attachment of the clevis pin and door arm. In this case
you will not need the door bracket; proceed to the next step.
SECTIONAL DOORS
1. Center the door bracket on the previously marked vertical centerline used for the header bracket
installation. Note correct UP placement, as stamped inside the bracket.
2. Position the top edge of the bracket 2"-4" (5-10 cm) below the top edge of the door, OR directly below any
structural support across the top of the door.
3. Mark, drill holes and install as follows, depending on your door’s construction:
Metal or light weight doors using a vertical angle iron brace between the door panel support
and the door bracket:
•Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the two self threading screws. (Figure1)
•Alternately, use two 5/16"-18x2" bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided). (Figure2)
Metal, insulated or light weight factory reinforced doors:
•Drill 3/16" fastening holes. Secure the door bracket using the self-threading screws. (Figure3)
Wood Doors:
•Use top and bottom or side to side door bracket holes. Drill 5/16” holes through the door and secure
bracket with 5/16"-18 x 2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided). (Figure4)
NOTE: The 1/4"-14 x 5/8" self-threading screws are not intended for use on wood doors.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 3
Vertical Reinforcement
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
Door Bracket Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14 x 5/8"
Self-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14 x 5/8"
Vertical Centerline
of Garage Door
UP
FIGURE 4
Vertical
Centerline of
Garage Door
Bolt 5/16"-18 x 2"
(Not provided)
UP
Inside Edge of Door or
Reinforcement Board
FIGURE 2
Vertical Reinforcement
Bolt 5/16"-18 x 2"
(Not provided)
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
Door Bracket
UP
Vertical
Centerline
of Garage Door
Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14 x 5/8"
HARDWARE