Position The Opener - Craftsman 139.53993DM Manual Del Propietário

INSTALLATION STEP 5

Position the Opener

Follow instructions which apply to your door type as illustrated.
SECTIONAL DOOR OR ONE-PIECE DOOR WITH TRACK
A 2x4 laid fl at is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail
distance.
• Remove foam packaging.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this
point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 laid fl at on the top
section beneath the rail.
• If the top section or panel hits the trolley when you raise the
door, pull down on the trolley release arm to disconnect inner
and outer sections. Slide the outer trolley toward the motor
unit. The trolley can remain disconnected until Installation Step
13 is completed.
ENGAGED
ONE-PIECE DOOR WITHOUT TRACK
A 2x4 on its side is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail
distance.
• Remove foam packaging.
• Raise the opener onto a stepladder. You will need help at this
point if the ladder is not tall enough.
• Open the door all the way and place a 2x4 on its side on the top
section of the door beneath the rail.
• The top of the door should be level with the top of the motor
unit. Do not position the opener more than 4" (10 cm) above
this point.
Trolley
Release Arm
RELEASED
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener
rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.
Top of Door
Door
Top of Door
18
2x4 is used to determine
the correct mounting height
from ceiling.
2x4 is used to determine
the correct mounting height
from ceiling.