Genie 3452535556 PCG Garage Door Opener User Manual


 
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NOTE: If header bracket location needs to be
above header for garage door opening, you
need to add a “mounting surface.” A 2" x 6"
board securely attached (fasteners not included)
across wall studs on either side of your mark is
sufficient (Fig. 2-4).
OPEN ORANGE PARTS BAG
2. Mounting the header bracket.
NOTE: Although header bracket may be oriented
several ways, method 1 is preferred if possible
because of added strength over other methods
(Fig. 2-5).
Hold header bracket against wall
(Fig. 2-5).
Place left edge on vertical line.
Bottom edge on final height line.
Mark screw hole locations on wall.
Drill 5/32" pilot holes at each screw hole mark.
Fasten header bracket with 3 lag screws (22)
(Fig. 2-5).
DOOR BRACKET:
3. Finding door bracket mounting location.
Door bracket is mounted as high on
door as
possible along vertical centerline.
NOTE: In the case of sectional type doors, door
bracket must be mounted NO LOWER THAN top
set of rollers (Fig. 2-7).
For 1-piece doors, door bracket must be mounted
at top edge of door.
4. Mounting the door bracket.
Proper bracing should be verified at this point.
Align door bracket centered on your
vertical centerline.
Attach using 3 self-drilling screws (42) for
sheet metal or other light weight material.
Use lag screws (22) for solid wooden doors.
NOTE: For solid wood doors, carriage bolts
WITHOUT
SLOTTED HEADS (not included) may
also be used for attaching door bracket.
FIG. 2-4 Adding mounting surface.
[
22
]
Doors made of masonite, lightweight wood, fiberglass, and
sheet metal must be properly braced before mounting door
operator. Contact door manufacturer or distributor for a
bracing kit. The Genie Company is not responsible for
damage caused due to improperly braced door (Fig. 2-6).
CAUTION
FIG. 2-5 Header bracket in place (3 methods)
.
FIG. 2-6 Examples of door bracing.
FIG. 2-7 Mounting door Bracket (sectional)
.
[
42
]
preferred
1
2
3
FIG. 2-7B Mounting door Bracket (one-piece)
.
on top edge
at top of back
bolted to studs in wall
1/4" x 2"
1/4"-20 x 3/4"
even with or
above top roller
[
22
]
1/4" x 2"