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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..
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..
(Not supplied)
Straighten the antenna on the opener, by pulling
straight down to ensure optimal reception.
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9. Mounting Brackets and Arms
9.1 Mounting the Door Bracket:
a. The door bracket locator
5d
is placed over the door
bracket
5c
, on the door’s centre line one-third down the
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
2
(connecting to the door) to the
right side of the straight arm
5b
with bolts
5g
and nuts
5j
.
Connect the straight arm
5b
to the shuttle with a clevis pin
5i
and a pin snap
5f
. Always use both bent and straight arms.
b. Connect the assembled arm to the bracket with clevis pin
5i
and pin snap
5f
.
The angle “A” must be more than 10°.
2
A
5d
5c
5f
5i
5b
5i
5f
5e
5g
5j
5c
5d
For J-Type doors: Refer to Appendix G for
attaching arms
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