Hang the opener, Installation step 5 – Craftsman 315 SERIES 139.53939D User Manual

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INSTALLATION STEP 5

Hang the Opener

Three representative installations are shown. Yours may
be different. Hanging brackets should be angled
(Figure 1) to provide rigid support. On finished ceilings
(Figures 2 and 3), 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"-18x1-7/8" lag screws.

5. Fasten the opener to the hanging brackets with

5/16"-18x7/8" 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.

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.

Lag Screw 5/16"-18x1-7/8"

Hex Bolt
5/16"-18x7/8"

Nut 5/16"-18

Lock Washer 5/16"

HARDWARE SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE

Measure
Distance

Lag Screws
5/16"-18x1-7/8"

Structural
Supports

Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18

Bracket
(Not Provided)

Lag Screws
5/16"-18x1-7/8"

(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18

Hidden
Support

Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18

Lag Screws
5/16"-18x1-7/8"

(Not Provided)
Bolt 5/16"-18x7/8"
Lock Washer 5/16"
Nut 5/16"-18

FINISHED CEILING

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3