Hang the opener, Installation step 5 – Chamberlain WHISPER DRIVE HD900D 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 Figure 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

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

FINISHED CEILING

Hidden
Support

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

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

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

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

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