C
Check Step 5:
HECK
M
Check ceiling or space above where Opener Power Head will be
mounted ( Figure 5 ):
A
Measure from garage door center line mark toward rear
of garage:
•
Approximately 11' back if garage has a 7' 6" door.
•
Approximately 13' 6" back if garage has an 8' 0" door.
Mounting Straps are included to attach the Opener to most
garage ceilings. Garage construction varies widely.
Additional mounting straps or angle iron may be needed for
your installation.
B
Find location of ceiling joist or truss above where Opener
Power Head will be and estimate type and quantity of
materials needed for your installation ( Figure 6 ).
OPEN BEAM CEILING EX AMPLES
Mounting Straps
Figure 6 Mounting methods for open beam and finished ceilings. (Check power outlet locations.)
C
Check Step 6:
P
A
Check that there is a 15 Amp 120 Volt grounded electrical
outlet or grounded permanent wiring box (per building code)
within 5' of Opener Power Head:
•
If not, an outlet or wiring box must be installed. Contact
a licensed electrician for installation.
•
If building codes require permanent wiring, Power Head
must be partially disassembled to install appropriate
wiring in place of Power Cord. See Installation Poster.
Permanent wiring must be installed by a Licensed
Electrician . Not all Overhead Door Factory Authorized
Dealers are Licensed Electricians. Contact someone who is a
Licensed Electrician.
For Help, call 1-800-784-5028 or visit www.overheaddoor.com
P
H
OWER
EAD
A
OUNTING
REA
NOTE
Support board added
for longer spans
C
G
HECK
EILING FOR
S
OWER
OURCE
NOTE
Perforat ed
Angle Iron
(Angle iron not included)
ROUNDED
Check for 15 Amp,
120 Volt grounded outlet
or wiring box within 5 feet
of Power Head.
Door Center Line
Figure 5 Check Power Head location
FINISHED CEILINGS
Locate ceiling joists or
trusses using
a stud finder
or similar
device.
Attach angle iron
(not included) to
joists or trusses
through finish material
using Lag Screws.
7