Before You Begin; Tools Required - B&D PanelMax SDO-8 Installation Instructions Manual

PanelMax installation instructions

2. Before you Begin

2.1 Examine the conditions in the garage:
a. Look at the ceiling:
i. Is it plastered? The opener is mounted to a perforated angle which MUST be securely fastened to a structural
support. You will need to locate the structural beams in the ceiling which are generally 400mm apart.
ii. does it have exposed beams? The opener is mounted to a perforated angle which must be securely fastened
to a structural support like the exposed beams. You may need to install a 40mm thick board (not supplied)
between structural supports.
b. Look at the wall above the garage door.
i. Is it brick? The wall bracket MUST be securely fastened to the wall with suitable screws and ensure it does not
move.
ii. Is it timber? The wall bracket MUST be securely fastened to a structural
support. You may need to install a 40mm thick board (not supplied)
between structural supports to fasten the wall bracket to.
2.2 Test the following before commencing installation:
a. The door MUST BE in good operating condition.
b. Manually move the door up and down, the door should move freely
without binding or sticking. When the door is fully closed it should raise
itself by 10cm off the floor. Retension door if necessary.
c. The maximum force required to move the door should not exceed 20kg.
d. Lift the door to about halfway. When released, the door should stay in
place.
DO NOT DO IT YOURSELF:
DIY
If any of the above door requirements are not met,
DO NOT attempt to fix yourself. Please contact a
garage door professional. (P) 13 62 63

3. Tools Required

Stepladder
Level
Tape Measure
Perforated Angle
Metal pieces
(32 x 32 x 1.5mm) x 1200mm length
Screwdrivers
Pencil
Adjustable End Wrench
Pliers
Drill
Drill Bits
4
Hack saw
Sockets and Wrench
4 x Bolts and Nuts
(M8)
4 x Screws
(M8 x 20mm)
2 x Screws
(M6 x 20mm)