Perforated Angle; Mounting Brackets And Arms - B&D PanelMax SDO-8V3 Installation Instructions Manual

PanelMax installation instructions

8. Perforated Angle

8.1 Attach Perforated Angle or equivalent
a. Measure across the ceiling from the centre point 3175mm (+/- 150mm) to find a supporting beam.
b. Create a perforated angle which best suits your site. Use a hack saw to cut the L shape metal strips. Secure the
perforated angle to a supporting beam using diagrams shown below.
c. Raise the drive unit to the ceiling mounted perforated angle and secure with M8x20mm screws and nuts
(not supplied). Strips should not extend more than 18mm below centre of drive unit mounting holes.
d. To prevent moisture on the C-rail running into the powerhead it is recommended a strip of silicon sealant is placed
across the top of the C-rail just before the opener.
Ceiling Beams that run towards the door requires:
1 x perforated L shape metal strip and
2 x shorter perforate L shape metal drop down strips..
Straighten the antenna on the opener, by pulling
tip
straight down to ensure optimal reception.

9. Mounting Brackets and Arms

9.1 Mounting the Door Bracket:
a. The door bracket locator
bracket , on the door's centre line one-third down the
5c
top panel and mounted using M6 or equivalent screws
(not supplied),
b. STEEL DOORS ONLY: Bracket can be welded in place.
NOTE: If in doubt about the door's strength, reinforcement
may be added to the door's frame where necessary. Door
damage may occur if the bracket is installed on a panel
with insufficient strength. The opener's warranty does not
cover damage caused to the door and/or door panels.
9.2 Attaching the Arms
a. Assemble the bent arm
right side of the straight arm
Connect the straight arm
and a pin snap
5i
b. Connect the assembled arm to the bracket with clevis pin
The angle "A" must be more than 10°.
(Not supplied)
is placed over the door
5d
5d
5c
(connecting to the door) to the
2
with bolts
5b 5g
to the shuttle with a clevis pin
5b
. Always use both bent and straight arms.
5f
Ceiling Beams that run parallel to the door requires:
2 x perforated L shape metal strips and
2 x shorter perforate L shape metal drop down strips..
tip
5e
5i
5c
and nuts .
5j
and pin snap
5i
For J-Type doors: Refer to Appendix G for
attaching arms
5f
5j 5b
2
5d
5f
.
5f
8
5i
5g
A