LiftMaster GH5HP 5 HP Heavy Industrial-Duty Gear-Reduced Hoist Operator - Manual (Page 17)

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1a. Wall Mounting
The operator should generally be installed below
the door shaft, and as close to the door as
possible. Refer to Figure 3.
OPERATOR MOUNTING
IMPORTANT: The shelf or bracket must
provide adequate suppor t, prevent play
between operator and door shaft, and permit
operator to be fastened securely and with the
drive shaft parallel to the door shaft.
1b. Bracket or Shelf Mounting
The operator may be mounted either above or
below the door shaft. Refer to Figure 4.
1c. Place door sprocket on the door shaft. Do not
insert the key at this time.
2. Place drive sprocket on the appropriate side of
the operator. Do not insert the key at this time.
3. Wrap drive chain around door sprocket and join
roller chain ends together with master link.
4. Raise operator to approximate mounting position
using suitable lifting apparatus and position chain
over operator sprocket.
5. Raise or lower operator until the chain is taut (not
tight). Make sure the operator output shaft is
parallel to door shaft and sprockets are aligned.
When in position, secure the operator to wall or
mounting bracket.
6. Align sprockets and secure, (see Figure 5).
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 3
Before your operator is installed, be sure the door has been properly aligned and is working smoothly. The
operator may be wall mounted or mounted on a bracket or shelf. If necessary, refer to the operator preparations
on page 3. Refer to the illustration and instructions below that suits your application. NOTE: The operator has a
weight of 300 lbs.
Typical Right Hand
Wall Mounted Operator
Be sure door
sprocket is properly
aligned with drive
before securing to
the shaft.
Chain Keeper
FIGURE 5
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS – MODEL GH 5HP