LiftMaster 3240 3240 Manual - Page 14

Position the Opener

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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 flat is convenient for setting an ideal door-to-rail distance. • 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 flat 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. To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door. Top of Door Door 2x4 is used to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. ENGAGED Trolley Release Arm RELEASED 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. Top of Door 2x4 is used to determine the correct mounting height from ceiling. 14

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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.
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 flat is convenient for setting an ideal
door-to-rail distance.
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 flat 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.
To prevent damage to garage door, rest garage door
opener rail on 2x4 placed on top section of door.
Trolley
Release Arm
ENGAGED
RELEASED
Door
2x4 is used to determine
the correct mounting
height from ceiling.
Top of Door
Top of Door
2x4 is used to determine
the correct mounting
height from ceiling.