Chamberlain HD620EV User manual

[] Please readthis manual andthe enclosed safety materials carefully!
[] Fastenthe rnannal nearthe garagedoor after installation.
[] The door WILL NOT CLOSEunlessthe ProtectorSystem®is connectedand
properlyaligned.
[] Periodicchecks ofthe garage dooropener are required to ensure safe operation.
[] The model number label is located onthe left side panel ofyour garage
door opener.
[] This garage door opener is compatible with IViyO® andSecnrity÷ 2.0TM accessories.
[] {DONOTenable the Timer-to-Close feature ifyon are installingthe garage door
opener on a one-piece door, TheTimer-to-Close is to be nsed ONLYwith sectional
doors.
Write down the following information
for future reference:
SerialNumber:
I
Date of Purchase:
I/ / {
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www.charnberlain.corn
The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
845 Larch Avenue
Eimhurst, Illinois 60126-1196

Safety Symbol and Signal Word Review
Thisgaragedooropenerhasbeendesignedandtestedtooffersafeserviceprovideditisinstalled,
operated,maintainedandtestedinstrictaccordancewiththeinstructionsandwarningscontainedinthis
manual.
WhenyouseetheseSafetySymbolsandSignalWordsonthefollowingpages,theywillalertyoutothe
possibilityofserious injury ordeath ifyoudonotcomplywiththewarningsthataccompanythem.The
hazardmaycomefromsomethingmechanicalorfromelectricshock.Readthewarningscarefully.
Mechanical
Electrical
WhenyouseethisSignalWord onthe followingpages,itwillalertyoutothepossibilityofdamageto
yourgaragedoorand/orthegaragedooropenerifyoudonotcomplywiththe cautionarystatementsthat
accompanyit.Readthemcarefully.
Checkthe Door
TopreventpossibleSERIOUSINJURYor DEATH:
• ALWAYScallatraineddoorsystemstechnicianifgaragedoorbinds,sticks,or isoutofbalance.
AnunbalancedgaragedoormayNOTreversewhenrequired.
• NEVERtrytoloosen,moveoradjustgaragedoor,doorsprings,cables,pulleys,bracketsortheir
hardware,ALL ofwhichare under EXTREMEtension.
• DisableALL locksandremoveALL ropesconnectedto garagedoorBEFOREinstallationand
operatinggaragedooropenertoavoidentanglement.
ALWAYSdisablelocksBEFOREinstallingandoperatingtheopener.
ONLYoperategaragedooropenerat120V,60 Hztoavoidmalfunctionanddamage.
1. Disablelocksandremoveanyropesconnectedtothegaragedoor.
2. Liftthedoorhalfwayup.Releasethedoor.Ifbalanced,itshouldstayin
place,supportedentirelybyitssprings.
3. Raiseandlowerthedoortocheckforbindingor sticking.Ifyour door
binds,sticks,or isoutof balance,call atraineddoorsystems
technician.
4. Checkthesealonthebottomofthedoor.Anygapbetweenthe floor
andthebottomofthedoormustnotexceed1/4inch(6 mm).
Otherwise,thesafetyreversalsystemmaynotworkproperly.
5. The openershouldbeinstalledabovethecenterofthedoor.Ifthereis
atorsionspringor centerbearingplateinthewayofthe header
bracket,itmaybeinstalledwithin4feet(1.2m)totheleftor rightofthe
doorcenter.Seepage 12.
Torsion Extension
Spring OR Spring

Additional Items You May Need:
Surveyyourgarageareatoseeifyouwillneed anyofthefollowingitems:
• (2)2X4 PIECESOFWOOD
Maybeusedtofastentheheaderbrackettothestructuralsupports.Alsousedtopositionthe
garagedooropenerduringinstallationand fortestingthesafetyreversingsensors.
•SUPPORTBRACKETANDFASTENINGHARDWARE
Mustbeusedif youhaveafinishedceilingin yourgarage.
•EXTENSIONBRACKETS(MODEL41A5281)OR WOODBLOCKS
Dependingupongarageconstruction,extensionbracketsorwoodblocksmaybeneededto
installthesafetyreversingsensor.
•FASTENINGHARDWARE
Alternatefloormountingofthesafetyreversingsensorwillrequirehardwarenotprovided.
• OUTSIDEQUICKRELEASE(MODEL7702CB)
Requiredfora garagewithNOaccessdoor.
•DOORREINFORCEMENT
Requiredif youhavea lightweightsteel,aluminum,fiberglassor glasspaneldoor.
•RAILEXTENSIONKIT
Requiredif yourgaragedoor ismorethan7 feet(2.13m)high.
Tools Needed
5/32
3/16
5/16_ /?
I/25/80 0 0 LJl/4
7/16 9/16

CartonInventory
Your garage door opener ispackaged in one carton which contains the motor unit and all parts
illustrated below. Accessories vary depending on the garage door opener model purchased. Depending
on your model, other accessories may be included with your garage door opener. Instructions for these
accessories will be attached tothe accessory and are not included inthis manual. Ifanything is missing,
carefully check the packing material. Hardware for assembly and installation is shown on the next page.
Save the carton and packing material until the installation and adjustment is complete. The images
throughoutthis manual are for reference only and your product may look different.
A. Headerbracket
B. PulIey
C. Doorbracket
D. Carveddoor arm
E. Straightdoorarm
(Packagedinside frontrailsection)
F. Trolley
NOTE: Besure toassemblethetrolley beforeslidingontorail.
G. Emergencyreleaseropeand handle
H. Rail (1frontand4centersections)
I. Hangingbrackets (2)
(Packagedinside thefrontrail section)
J. Garagedooropener(motorunit)
K. Sprocketcoverandscrews
L. "U" bracket
M. Belt
N. Doorcontrol
O. Remotecontrol
P. The ProtectorSystem®
Safetyreversingsensorswith 2 conductorwhite andwhite/blackwire attached:SendingSensor (1),
ReceivingSensor(1), andSafetySensorBrackets(2)
NOT SHOWN
Whiteandred/whitewire
Owner'smanual
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HardwareInventory
Bolt
1/4"-20xl-3/4"
ASSEMBLYHARDWARE
LockNut
1/4"-20
Lock Washer 3/8"
Nut 3/8"
Bolt
Hex Screw
#8x3/8" (2)
(packed with the
sprocket cover)
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/2"
Carriage Bolt
' (2)
Nut
5/16"-18 (6)
Drywall Anchors (2)
INSTALLATIONHARDWARE
Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14x5/8" (2)
Wing Nut 1/4"-20 (2)
.................................!.....................................!........................................................!l!
Clevis Pin 5/16"x1-1/4" O1 IJj'4q Clevis Pin 5/16"x1"0 1
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8" (4)
Lock Washer
5/16"-18 (5) Ring Fastener (3)
o
DOOR CONTROLHARDWARE
Screw 6-32x1" (2)
Screw 6ABxl" (2)
Insulated
Staples
(Not Shown)

STEP 1 Assemble the rail and trolley
TopreventINJURYfrompinching,keephandsandfingersawayfromthejointswhileassemblingthe
rail.
Toavoidinstallationdifficulties,donotrunthegaragedooropeneruntilinstructed todoso.
Thefrontrailhasacutout"windod' atthe doorend(see illustration).Theholeabovethiswindowis
largeronthetopoftherailthanonthebottom.Asmallerhole3-1/2"(8.9cm)awayisclosetotherail
edge.Rotatethebackrail soit hasa similarholeclosetothe oppositeedge,about4-3/4"(12cm)from
thefarend.
1. Removethestraightdoorarmandhangingbracketpackagedinsidethe frontrailandset
asideforInstallationStep5and9.NOTE:TopreventINJURYwhileunpackingtherail
carefullyremovethestraightdoor armstoredwithintherail section.
2. Aligntherailsectionsonaflatsurfaceasshownandslidethetaperedendsintothelarger
ones.Tabsalongthe sidewilllockintoplace.
3. Placethemotorunitonpackingmaterialtoprotectthecover,andrestthebackendofthe rail
ontop. Forconvenience,putasupportunderthefrontend ofthe rail.
4. Asa temporarystop,insertascrewdriverintothehole 10"(25cm)fromthefrontendoftherail,
asshown.
5. Checktobesurethereare4plasticwearpadsinsidethe innertrolley.Iftheybecameloose
duringshipping,checkallpackingmaterial.Snapthembackintopositionasshown.
6. Slidethetrolleyassemblytowardthescrewdriverasshown.
7. Slidethe railontothe "U"bracket,untilit reachesallthe stopson thetopand sidesofthe "U"
bracket.
Inner Trolley
Wear Pads
FrontRail
Section
(TO DOOR)
Trolley,
Rail
Tal
Window
Cut-Out
To garage
dooropener
(TO MOTORUNIT)
SLIDE TO STOPS
ON TOPAND
SIDES OF
"U"BRACKET

STEP 2 Fastenthe railto the motor unit
ToavoidSERIOUSdamagetogaragedooropener,useONLYthosebolts/fastenersmountedinthe
topofthe opener,
1, Inserta 1/4"-20xl-3/4"boltintothecoverprotectionboltholeonthebackendofthe railas
shown,Tightensecurelywitha 1/4"-20locknut,DoNOTovertighten,
2, Removetheboltand nutfromthetopofthe motorunit,
3, Usethecartontosupportthefrontendofthe rail,
4, Placethe"U"bracket,flat sidedownontothe motorunitandalignthebracketholes withthe
boltholes,
5, Fastenthe"U"bracketwiththepreviouslyremovedboltandlocknut;DONOTuseanypower
tools,Theuseofpowertoolsmaypermanentlydamagethegaragedooropener,
HARDWARE Bolt and Nut
)_ (Mounted in the
garage door opener)
Bolt 1/4"-20xl -3/4" _Lock Nut 1/4"-20
Bolt
Lock Nut -_
Bolt 1/4"-20x1-3/4""U" Bracket _ _t
Cover Protection
Bolt Hole
I
I
LockNut1/4"-20

STEP
1. 3 Installthe idler pulley
Laythebeltbesidetherail,asshown.Grasptheendwiththehookedtrolleyconnectorand
passapproximately12"(30cm)ofbeltthroughthewindow.Keeptheribbedsidetowardthe
rail,andallowitto hang untilAssemblyStep4.
2. Removethetape fromtheidlerpulley.Theinsidecentershouldbepre-greased.Ifdry,
regreasetoensureproperoperation.
3. Placetheidlerpulleyintothewindowasshown.
4. Inserttheidler boltfromthetop throughtherail andpulley.Tightenwitha3/8"lockwasherand
nutunderneaththe rail untilthelockwasheriscompressed.
5. Rotatethepulleytobe sureit spinsfreely.
6. Locatetherailtab.The railtabisbetweentheidlerboltandthetrolley inthefrontrailsection.
Useaflathead screwdriverandlifttherailtabuntilthetabisvertical(90°).
HARDWARE
Bolt
_ LookWasher 3/8'
Nut 3/8"
Lock Washer 3/8"
Nut 3/8"
CORRECT
@
iNCORRECT
Grease Inside Pulley
Idler Pulley
Trolley Connector

STEP
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
4 Install the belt
Pullthebeltaroundtheidlerpulleyandtowardthe trolley.Theribbedsidemustcontactthe
pulley.
Hookthetrolleyconnectorintothe retainingslotonthetrolley.(a)
Withthetrolleyagainstthescrewdriver,dispensetheremainderofthebeltalongtherail
towardthemotorunitaroundthesprocket.Thesprocketteethmustengagethebelt.(b)
Threadtheinnernutandlockwasherontothetrolleythreadshaft(c). Checktomakesurethe
beltisnottwisted.
Insertthetrolleythreadedshaftthroughthehole inthetrolley.Be surethebeltisnot
twisted.(c)
Looselythreadtheouternutontothetrolleythreadedshaft.
Removethescrewdriver.
Pulley
b.
Outer
Nut
Sprocket
Inner
Lock Nut
Washer
Lded
Shaft

STEP 5 Tighten the belt and installthe sprocketcover
ALWAYSkeephandclearofsprocketwhileoperatingopener,
SecurelyattachsprocketcoverBEFOREoperating,
1, Spinthe innernutand lockwasherdownthetrolleythreadedshaft,awayfromthetrolley
2, Totightenthebelt,turn outernutinthedirectionshownuntilthe lineonthespringretainer
plateisvisible,Besurethebeltisnottwisted,andthe ribbedsidefacesthe rail,
3, Tightentheinnernuttosecuretheadjustment,Thissetsthespringtooptimumbelttension,
4, Positionthesprocketcoveroverthesprocketasshownandfastentothe mountingplatewith
8x3/8"hexscrewsprovided,
Youhavenowfinishedassemblingyourgaragedooropener.Pleasereadthefollowing warnings
beforeproceedingtothe installationsection.
HARDWARE
HexScrew#8x3/8"
(Packedwith the
sprocketcover)
Outer Nut Spring Retainer
Inner Nut
CORRECT
®
iNCORRECT
LockWasher
Line
Line
f t----- HexScrew#8x3/8"
- SprocketCover

Installation
IMPORTANTINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
ToreducetheriskofSEVEREINJURYorDEATH:
1. READANDFOLLOWALLINSTALLATIONWARNINGSANDINSTRUCTIONS.
2. Installgaragedoor openerONLYonproperlybalancedandlubricatedgaragedoor.An
improperlybalanceddoormayNOTreversewhenrequiredandcouldresultinSEVERE
INJURYor DEATH.
3. ALL repairstocables,springassembliesand otherhardwareMUSTbe madebya trained
doorsystemstechnicianBEFOREinstallingopener.
4. DisableALL locksandremoveALL ropesconnectedto garagedoorBEFOREinstalling
openertoavoidentanglement.
5. Installgaragedoor opener7feet(2.13m)or moreabovefloor.
6. Mounttheemergencyreleasewithinreach,butatleast6feet(1.83m)abovethefloor and
avoidingcontactwithvehiclestoavoidaccidentalrelease.
7. NEVERconnectgaragedoor openertopowersourceuntilinstructedtodoso.
8. NEVERwearwatches,ringsorlooseclothingwhileinstallingor servicingopener.Theycould
becaughtin garagedooror opener mechanisms.
9. Installwall-mountedgaragedoorcontrol:
• withinsightofthe garagedoor.
• outofreachofchildrenatminimumheightof5feet(1.5m).
• awayfromALLmovingpartsofthedoor.
10. Placeentrapmentwarninglabelonwallnexttogaragedoorcontrol.
11. Placemanualrelease/safetyreversetestlabelin plainviewoninsideof garagedoor.
12. Uponcompletionofinstallation,testsafetyreversalsystem.DoorMUSTreverseoncontact
witha 1-1/2"(3.8cm)highobject(or a2x4laidflat)onthefloor.
13. To avoidSERIOUSPERSONALINJURYor DEATHfromelectrocution,disconnectALL
electricpowerBEFOREperforminganyserviceor maintenance.
14. DONOTenabletheTimer-to-Clocefunctionalityifoperatingeitherone-pieceorswinging
garagedoors.To beenabledONLYwhenoperatingasectionaldoor.
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Installation
STEP 1 Determinethe headerbracketlocation
To preventpossibleSERIOUSINJURYorDEATH:
• HeaderbracketMUSTbeRIGIDLYfastenedtostructuralsupportonheaderwallor ceiling,
otherwisegaragedoormightNOTreversewhenrequired.DONOTinstallheaderbracketover
drywall.
• ConcreteanchorsMUSTbe usedif mountingheaderbracketor 2x4intomasonry.
• NEVERtrytoloosen,moveor adjustgaragedoor,springs,cables,pulleys,brackets,or their
hardware,ALL ofwhichare underEXTREMEtension.
• ALWAYScallatraineddoorsystemstechnicianifgaragedoorbinds,sticks,or isoutof balance.
AnunbalancedgaragedoormightNOTreversewhenrequired.
Installationproceduresvaryaccordingtogaragedoortypes.Followtheinstructionswhichapplyto your
door.
1. Closethedoorand marktheinsideverticalcenterlineofthegaragedoor.
2. Extendthe lineontotheheaderwallabovethedoor.
Youcanfastentheheaderbracketwithin4feet (122 m) ofthe left orrightofthedoor
centeronlyifatorsionspringor centerbearingplateisintheway; oryoucanattach it to
theceilingwhenclearanceisminimal (It maybemountedonthewallupsidedownif
necessary,to gainapproximately1/2"(1 cm).
Ifyouneedtoinstalltheheaderbracketona2x4 (onwallor ceiling),uselagscrews(not
provided)tosecurelyfastenthe2x4tostructuralsupports.
3. Openyourdoortothehighestpointoftravelasshown.Drawanintersectinghorizontallineon
theheaderwall2" (5 cm)abovethe highpoint:
• 2" (5cm)abovethehighpointfor sectionaldoorand one-piecedoorwithtrack.
• 8" (20cm)abovethehighpointforone-piecedoorwithouttrack.
Thisheightwillprovidetravelclearanceforthetopedgeofthedoor.NOTE:Ifthetotalnumberofinches
exceedstheheightavailablein yourgarage,usethemaximumheightpossible,orrefertopage !2 for
ceilinginstallation.
Header Wall Vertical Centerline of Garage Door
2x4 Structural
Supports
OPTIONAL CEILING MOUNT
FORHEADERBRACKET
J Header Wall
"777,----1 2' (5 ore)
_Track
Highest Point
of Travel
-----Door
(5 cm)
Track
Highest
Point
of Travel
Sectional door with curved track
ij_______eaderWall
I_1_ 8" (20cm)
Door I_-
_._r_ _Highest
__'_ Pointof
II 1Travel
Hardware /
One-piecedoerwithouttrack:
jambhardware
One-piecedoorwith horizontaltrack
_ HeaderWall
8"(20cm)
_/_ _,",,_ HgUest
Door "'_ "_\ il Pointof
4 r ve'
L_/ ' Pivot
One-piecedoorwithouttrack:
pivothardware

Installation
STEP 2 Install the header bracket
Youcanattachtheheaderbracketeithertothewallabovethegaragedoor,ortotheceiling.Followthe
instructionswhichwillworkbestforyour particularrequirements.Donotinstallthe headerbracket over
drywall.Ifinstallingintomasonry,useconcreteanchors(notprovided).
HARDWARE
Screw5/16"-9xl-5/8" _[_
Lag
'--U
WALL INSTALLATION
1. Centerthebracketonthe verticalcenterlinewiththebottomedgeofthe bracketonthe
horizontallineasshown.
2. Marktheverticalsetofbracketholes.Drill3/16"pilotholesandfastenthebracketsecurelytoa
structuralsupportwiththehardwareprovided.
WallMount
OptionalMounting
Holes
(Header Wall)
2x4 Structural
Support
Highest Point _ /
of Garage
DoorTravel
Vertical
GarageDoor
-'_ LagScrew
i" 5/tB"-gxl-5/8
DoorSpring
(Garage Door)
CEILING INSTALLATION
1. Extendthe verticalcenterlineontotheceilingasshown.
2. Centerthebracketonthe verticalmark,no morethan6" (15cm)fromthewall.Makesurethe
arrow ispointingawayfromthewall.The bracketcanbemountedflushagainstthe ceiling
whenclearanceisminimal.
3. Markthesideholes.Drill3/16"pilotholesandfastenbracketsecurelytoa structuralsupport
withthehardwareprovided.
CeilingMounting
Holes
6" (15 cm)
Maximum
Door Spring
(FinishedCeiling)
Vertical
Centerline of
GarageDoor
Lag Screw
5/16"-9xl-5/8"
(Header Wall)
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Installation
STEP 3 Attachthe rail to the headerbracket
1. Alignthe railwiththeheaderbracket.Inserttheclevispinthroughtheholes intheheader
bracketandrail.Securewiththe ringfastener.
NOTE: Usethepackingmaterialasaprotectivebasefor thegaragedooropener.
HARDWARE
0 vis. ,l Xll,, O
Ring Fastener
STEP 4 Positionthe garagedoor opener
To preventdamagetogaragedoor,restgaragedooropenerrailon 2x4placedontopsedion of
door.
1. Removethepackingmaterialandliftthegaragedooropenerontoaladder.
2. Fullyopenthedoorand placea2x4(laidflat) undertherail.Forone-piecedoorswithout
tracks,laythe2x4onit'sside.
NOTE: A2x4 isidealforsettingthedistancebetweentherail and thedoor.Iftheladder isnot tall
enoughyou willneedhelp atthispoint.Ifthe doorhitsthe trolleywhenit israised,pullthe trolleyrelease
armdowntodisconnecttheinnerand outertrolley.Slidetheoutertrolleytowardthegaragedoor
opener.Thetrolleycanremaindisconnecteduntilinstructed.
All other door types
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Installation
STEP 5 Hangthe garagedoor opener
ToavoidpossibleSERIOUSINJURYfroma fallinggarage dooropener,fastenit SECURELYto
structuralsupportsofthegarage.ConcreteanchorsMUSTbeusedifinstallingANYbracketsinto
masonry.
Hangingthegaragedooropenerwillvarydependingonyourgarage.Belowarethreeexample
installations.Yourinstallationmaybedifferent.ForALL installationsthegaragedooropenerMUSTbe
connectedtostructuralsupports.Theinstructionsillustrateoneoftheexamplesbelow.
FinishedCeiling ........... Unfinished Ceiling
HARDWARE
Lock Washer
5/16"-18
_ _Nut5/16"-18
1, Onfinishedceilings,usethelagscrewstoattachasupportbracket(notprovided)tothe
structuralsupportsbeforeinstallingthegaragedooropener,
2, Makesurethegaragedooropenerisalignedwiththeheaderbracket,Measurethedistance
fromeachsideofthegaragedooropenertothesupportbracket,
3, Cutbothpiecesofthe hangingbracket(notprovided)to requiredlengths,
4, Attachtheendofeachhangingbrackettothesupportbracketwithappropriatehardware(not
provided),
5, Attachthegaragedooropenertothehangingbracketswiththehexbolts,lockwashers,and
nuts.
6. Removethe2x4and manuallyclosethe door.Ifthe doorhitstherail,raisetheheaderbracket.
.... - 5/1L_ilk6"VV_h7/8"_6"-18
pnr°°tvided) Nut5/16"-1
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Installation
STEP 6 Install the light bulbs STEP 7 Attachthe emergencyreleaserope and handle
TopreventpossibleOVERHEATINGoftheendpanelor lightsocket:
• UseONLYA19 incandescent(100Wmaximum)or compactfluorescent(26W maximum)light
bulbs.
• DO NOTuseincandescentbulbs largerthan 100W.
• DO NOTusecempactfluorescentlightbulbs largerthan 26W(100W)equivalent.
• DO NOTusehalogenbulbs.
• DO NOTuseshortneckor specialtylightbulbs.
1. Pullonthetopsidesofthelightlensand rotatethelightlensdown.
2. Insertan A19 incandescent(100Wmaximum)or compactfluorescent(26W,100Wequivalent)
lightbulb intothelightsocket.
3. Rotatethelensuptoclose.
NOTE: Donot usahalogen,shortneck,orspecialtylightbulbsas thesemayoverheattheendpanel or
lightsocket.Donot usaLEDbulbsas theymayreducethe rangeorpefformanceofyourremotecontrols.
TopreventpossibleSERIOUSINJURYorDEATHfromafallinggaragedoor:
• Ifpossible,useemergencyreleasehandletodisengagetrolleyONLYwhengaragedooris
CLOSED.Weakor brokenspringsor unbalanceddoor couldresultin anopendoorfallingrapidly
and/orunexpectedly.
• NEVERuseemergencyreleasehandleunlessgaragedoorwayisclearofpersonsand
obstructions.
• NEVERusehandletopulldoor openor closed.Ifropeknotbecomesuntied,youcouldfall.
1. Insertoneend oftheemergencyreleaseropethroughthe handle.Makesurethat"NOTICE"is
rightsideup.Tieaknotatleast1inch(2.5cm)fromtheendoftheemergencyreleaserope.
2. Inserttheotherend oftheemergencyreleaseropethroughtheholeinthetrolleyreleasearm.
Mounttheemergencyreleasewithinreach,butatleast6feet (1.83m)abovefloor,avoiding
centactwithvehiclestopreventaccidentalreleaseandsecurewitha knot.
NOTE: flit isnecessaryto cuttheemergencyreleaserope,seal thecutend withamatchorlighterto
preventunraveling.Ensuretheemergencyreleaseropeandhandleareabovethetopofall vehiclesto
avoidentanglement.
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Installation
STEP 8 Install the door bracket
Fiberglass,aluminumorlightweightsteelgaragedoorsWILLREQUIREreinforcementBEFORE
installationofdoorbracket.Contactyourdoormanufacturerforreinforcementkit.
Figure1showsonepieceofangle ironasthehorizontalbrace.Fortheverticalbrace,2piecesofangle
ironareusedtocreateaU-shapedsupport.Thebestsolutionistocheckwithyourgaragedoor
manufacturerfor anopenerinstallationdoor reinforcementkit.
NOTE: Manydoorreinforcementkitsprovidefordirectattachmentoftheclevispin and doorarm.Inthis
caseyouwillnotneed thedoorbracket;proceedtothenextstep.
Ahorizontal and vortical reinforeementis needed for
ligNweigbt garage doors (fiberglass, ataminnm, steel,
doors with glass panel, otc.) (not provided).
Ahorizontal reinforcement brace should be long
enongb to be sennrod to two or three vortical supports.
Avertical reinforcement brace shonld cover fhe heigN
of fho fop panel.
Self-Threading Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
HARDWARE
SECTIONAL DOORS
1. Centerthedoorbracketonthepreviouslymarkedverticalcenterlineusedfortheheader
bracketinstallation.NotecorrectUPplacement,as stampedinsidethebracket.
2. Positionthetopedge ofthe bracket2"-4"(5-10cm)belowthetopedgeofthe door,OR
directlybelowanystructuralsupportacrossthetop ofthedoor.
3. Mark,drillholesand installasfollows,dependingonyourdoor'sconstruction:
Metalorlightweightdoorsusingaverticalangleironbracebetween thedoorpanelsupport
andthedoorbracket:
• Drill3/16"fasteningholes.Securethe doorbracketusingthetwoselfthreadingscrews.
(Figure2)
• Alternately,usetwo5/16"bolts,lockwashersandnuts(notprovided).(Figure3)
Metal,insulatedorlightweightfactory reinforceddoors:
• Drill3/16"fasteningholes.Securethe doorbracketusingtheself-threadingscrews.
(Figure4)
WoodDoors:
• Usetopand bottomorsidetosidedoorbracketholes.Drill5/16"holesthroughthedoorand
securebracketwith5/16"x2"carriagebolts,lockwashersandnuts(notprovided).(Figure5)
NOTE: The!/4"-!4xS/8"self-threadingscrewsarenotintendedforuseonwooddoors.
FIGURE2 Vertical
_ Reinforcement
Ioll_l VerticalCenterline
DoorB_'_
Self-ThreadingScrew
1/4"-14x5/8"
FmGURE3
Bolt5/16"-18x2"
(notprovided)
VerticalReinforcement
VerticalCenterline
ofGarageDoor
,/
Door Bracket
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18
_ ertical
Centerline
of Garage
Door
Usilf-Threading
Screw
1/4"-14x5/8"
FmGURE5 Reinforcement Board
Bolt5/16"-18x2" InsideEdgeof Dooror
(notprovided) _,__
Vear_;;'DOe_trer'ine°f_ ,_, .
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Installation
STEP 8 Install the door bracket(continued)
ONE-PIECE DOORS
1. Center the door bracket on the top ofthe door, in line with the header bracket as shown.
2. Mark either the left and right, or the top and bottom holes.
Metal Doors:
•Drill 3/16" pilot holes and fasten the bracket withthe self-threading screws provided.
Wood Doors:
• Drill 5/16" holes and use 5/16"x2" carriage bolts, lock washers and nuts (not provided) or 5/16"xl -
1/2" lag screws (not provided) depending on your installation needs.
NOTE: The door bracket may be installed on the top edge of the door ff required for your insta//ation.
(Refer to the dotted line optional placement drawing.)
HeaderWall 2x4 Support (Finished Ceiling)
For a door with no exposed
framing, or for the optional
installation, use lag screws
5/16"xl -1/2" (not provided)
to fasten the door bracket.
Metal Door _;_j Self-Threading
Screw 1/4"-14x5/8"
Door r'_ Top of Door
Bracket ', (Inside Garage)
Top Edge of
Door
Optional
Placement
Wood Door _ Nut 5/16"-18
@ ,@----Lock Washer 5/16"
@
Door
Bracket '_,,_,' ,. _ Top of Door
-->_ (Inside Garage)
J_
_,, _-_ Top Edge
ofDoor
_\ pO_t_°enma_nt
__ Carriage Bolt 5/16"x2"
(not provided)
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Installation
STEP 9 Connectthe doorarm to the trolley
Installationwillvaryaccordingtothegaragedoortype.Followtheinstructionswhichapplytoyourdoor.
SECTIONAL DOORS
IMPORTANT:Thegrooveonthestraightdoor armMUSTfaceawayfromthecurveddoorarm.
1. Closethedoor.Disconnectthetrolleybypullingthe emergencyreleasehandle.
2. Attachthestraightdoorarmtotheoutertrolleyusingtheclevispin.Securewiththering
fastener.
3. Attachthecurveddoorarmtothedoorbracketusingtheclevispin.Securewiththe ring
fastener.
4. Bringarmsectionstogether.Findtwopairsofholesthatlineupandjoin sections.Selectholes
asfarapartas possibletoincreasedoorarmrigidityandattachusingthebolts,nuts,andlock
washers.
5. Pulltheemergencyreleasehandletowardthegaragedooropeneruntilthetrolleyrelease
armishorizontal.Thetrolleywillre-engageautomaticallywhenthegaragedoor openeris
activated.
NOTE: ffthe holesin thecurveddoorarmand thestraightdoorarmdonotalign,reversethestraight
doorarm,selecttwoholes(as farapartaspossible)andattachusingbolts, nuts,andlockwashers,ffthe
straightdoorarmishangingdowntoo far,youmayout6inches(! 5cm)fromthesofidend.
ClevisPin5/16"x1-1/4"
Ring Fastener
0
HARDWARE
ClevisPin5/16"x1" HexBolt5/16"-18x7/8"
_ Nut5/16"-18 _
Lock Washer
5/16" -18
_'Straight ,
DoorArm
_. (Groove
facing
ClevisPin
5/16"xl"
Hex Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Pin 5/16"x1-1/4"
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Installation
STEP 9 Connectthe doorarm to the trolley(continued)
ONE-PIECE DOORS
IMPORTANT:Thegrooveonthestraightdoor armMUSTfaceawayfromthecurveddoorarm.
1. Closethedoor.Disconnectthetrolleybypullingthe emergencyreleasehandle.
2. Fastenthestraightdoorarmandthecurveddoorarmtogethertothelongestpossiblelength
(witha2or 3holeoverlap)usingthebolts,nuts,andlockwashers.
3. Attachthestraightdoorarmtothedoorbracketusingthe clevispin.Securewiththering
fastener.
4. Attachthecurveddoorarmtothetrolleyusingtheclevispin.Securewiththeringfastener.
5. Pulltheemergencyreleasehandletowardthegaragedooropeneruntilthetrolleyrelease
armishorizontal.
HARDWARE
ClevisPin5/16'x1-1/4" ClevisPin5/16"x1' HexBolt5/16"-18x7/8"
RingFastener _ Nut5/16'-18 _
LockWasher
5/16"-18
CORRECT
One-Piece Doer without Track
iNCORRECT
,ClevisPin5/16"x1-1/4" '_,_
v
Hex Bolt5/16"-18x7/8"
One-PieceDoorwithTrack
"_:_ Clevis Pin
\
"'%_¢,/Clevis Pin _v 5/16"x1-1/4"
Hex Bolt5/16"-18x7/8"
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