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Perpendicular to joist installations
Parallel to joist installations
OPTION A
OPTION C
OPTION D
Pre-Installation
Determine motor mounting location on the ceiling
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Choose a location in your garage where you would like to install your Garage Gator model 68221 – an unobstructed operating space
of at least 3 feet by 4 feet is required. The motor mounting plate (A) should be installed at least 3 feet away from walls or any other
obstructions and close to a power supply (preferably a ceiling outlet).
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The motorized lift is designed to be installed either perpendicular or parallel to the ceiling joists and can be installed on joists with
16 in. or 24 in. spacing.
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In the chosen installation area determine the direction of the ceiling joists and the exact location of the ceiling joists by visually
checking or using a joist finder or a very fine drill bit.
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Four installation options are illustrated below. Note how the motor mounting plate (A) and motor hoist (B) are positioned for your
installation – in particular the location of the 4 fixed threaded bolts on the motor mounting plate and the 4 ½ in. spacer channel bar
attachment tab on the motor hoist. Determine how the motor mounting plate should be rotated – where the fixed, threaded bolts
should be located – prior to fastening to the joists. Identify your installation option.
ENSURE YOUR MOTOR MOUNTING
PLATE IS ROTATED PROPERLY
BEFORE PLACING THE MOTOR
MOUNTING PLATE ON CEILING.
MOTOR
DIRECTION
OPTION B
Watch our installation video at proslat.com/pages/instructions
This is the best way to follow and understand the installation process.
