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Wired Infrared Safety Sensor Bracket Installation
Tools Required: Ratchet wrench, tape measure, power drill, 1/4 inch drill bit, 7/16 inch socket, pencil
IMPORTANT:
BOTH WALL BRACKETS MUST BE MOUNTED AT THE SAME HEIGHT FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT.
IMPORTANT:
IDENTIFY WHICH SIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR IS EXPOSED TO THE MOST SUNLIGHT.
MOUNT THE SENDING UNIT (UNIT WITH RED LED) ON THE SIDE WHICH IS EXPOSED TO THE MOST SUN.
SUNLIGHT MAY AFFECT THE SAFETY SENSORS AND THIS ORIENTATION WILL HELP REDUCE THE EFFECT.
Wall Mounting Bracket
5”
Note: Use the following steps to install sensors on both sides of the door
Select and mark with a pencil a mounting location no more than 5 inches above the floor to the
center line of the wall mounting bracket.
The safety sensors should be mounted as close
to the door track or inside edge of the door as
possible to offer maximum entrapment
protection. It is very important that both
brackets be mounted at the same height for
proper alignment.
Drill pilot hole using a1/4 inch drill bit. Attach
bracket to wall using provided 5/16 x 1-1/2
lag screw and nail as illustrated.
In some installations it may be necessary to
attach a wooden spacer to the wall to achieve
the required alignment.
After both brackets are mounted attach sensor
units to brackets using wing nuts. Be sure arrow
on sensors are pointing up.
Arrow on the sensor
pointing up
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Nail hole
