Hang opener chassis, Attach emergency release rope ^ handle, Installation – Craftsman 139.535006 User Manual
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Installation
STEPS
Hang Opener Chassis
THE OPENER CHASSIS MUST BE ATTACHED TO A
STRUCTURAL SUPPORT OF THE GARAGE, Three
representative installations are shown. Yours may be
different Hanging brackets should be angled to pro
vide rigid support
PROCEDURE: On EACH side of opener measure
the distance from chassis to structural support
Cut both pieces of the hanging bracket to required
lengths. Flatten one end of each bracket and bend or
twist to fit fastening angles, DO NOT BEND AT BRAC
KET HOLES Drill 3/16" pilot holes in structural sup
port Fasten flattened ends of brackets to support
as shown.
Lift opener and fasten to hanging bracket as shown.
Checkto make sureTee rail is centered overdoor
bracket. Close the garage door. If door hits rail,
raise header bracket. REMOVE 2x4.
Grease rail surfaces on which trolley slides. A tube of
grease is supplied.
Bracket
(Not Supplied)
Finished
Ceiling
(Not Suppiied)
5/16'’-tax7/8" Screw
5/16" Lock Washer
5/16"-18 Nut
STEP 6
Attach Emergency Release Rope ^ Handle
USE EMERGENCY RELEASE ONLY TO DIS
ENGAGE TROLLEY. DO NOT USE RED
EMERGENCY RELEASE ROPE AND HAN
DLE TO PULL DOOR OPEN OR CLOSED.
PROCEDURE: Thread one end of rope through hole
in top of red handle so 'NOTICE' reads right side up
as shown. Secure with an overhand knot NOTE: Knot
should be at least 1 inch from end of rope to pre
vent slipping. Thread other end of rope through
hole in release arm of outer trolley. Adjust rope length
so that handle is 6 feet above the floor. Secure with
an overhand knot as above.
NOTE: If it is necessary to cut rope, heat seal cut
end with a match or lighter to prevent fraying
and/or raveling.
Overhand
Knot
Emergency
Release Handle
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