Attach The Rail To The Header Bracket; Position The Opener - Chamberlain M350M Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION STEP 3

Attach the Rail to the Header Bracket

• Position the opener on the garage fl oor below the
header bracket. Use packing material as a protective
base. NOTE: If the door spring is in the way you'll need
help. Have someone hold the opener securely on a
temporary support to allow the rail to clear the spring.
• Position the rail bracket against the header bracket.
• Align the bracket holes and join with a clevis pin
as shown.
• Insert a ring fastener to secure.
HARDWARE SHOWN
ACTUAL SIZE
Clevis Pin 5/16"x2-3/4"
INSTALLATION STEP 4

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 12 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
RELEASED
Release Arm
Header
Wall
Ring Fastener
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door
opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.
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Header Bracket
Ring Fastener
Chain Pulley
Bracket
Header Bracket
Clevis Pin
5/16"x2-3/4"
Chain
Pulley
T-rail
Bracket
Garage
Door
Rail
2x4 is used to
Door
determine the
correct mounting
height from ceiling.
Header Bracket
Top of Door
2x4 is used to
determine the
correct mounting
height from ceiling.
Rail
Temporary
Support