The process of garage door opener installation is usually straightforward, though manufacturers and parts may vary. Since these openers are generally installed by the consumer, installation instructions are clear. Parts are labeled to ensure easy assembly.
This process should only take a minimal amount of time and your opener will be fully operational.
Ceiling Mount Bracket
Assemble the Opener
Lay out all parts as the instructions indicate. Parts are usually stamped or may contain lettered stickers. The first step is to assemble the rail. Next you will attach it to the opener's motor head. Once the opener has been completely assembled, the final step is installation.
Attach the Rail to the Header
To perform this step, you will need an 8-foot ladder. Raise your garage and mark it at the highest point. Close the garage door.
At the site of the mark, measure up two inches. The bottom of the header bracket will be placed here, over the center of the door. Place the header bracket on at the second mark and secure it with two wooden lag bolts.
With the motor end on the floor and the rail inside the header bracket, line up the opener assembly on the door. You will need to line up the holes on the rail with the header bracket. Slide a clevis pin through the bracket and rail to attach.
Mount the Motor
Place the ladder at the back of the door tracks, in the center. Place the motor on the ladder. Slowly, raise the garage door until it comes in contact with the door. As you continue to open the door, the motor assembly will be lifted off the motor. When the door is fully open, place a 2x4 between the opener rail and the door.
To do your garage door opener installation proper, you will need to fasten the hangers to the motor head into the ceiling stuffs. Using the instructions and hangers provided, attach them to the ceiling with lag bolts. After attaching the hangers, lift the motor head and bolt it to the ceiling hangers.