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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