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14. Attach the Counterweights

All Installations

CAUTION: Risk of crushing or pinching. When installing the pulley cable, use the supplied tool.

The tool is designed to eliminate the risk of extremities being crushed or pinched between the cable

and pulleys while supporting the counterweights.

IMPORTANT! The door must be in the raised position while these steps are performed. Support the door

with a 2x4 or have the second installer hold it in place until the counterweights are attached.

Position extra protective material on the drip tray under the counterweight guides.

Position 1/2″ (1.3 cm) to 1″ (2.5 cm) high shims inside each of the counterweight guides.

On the drain side of the bath, carefully position a counterweight on shims aligned with the

counterweight guide.

On the side of the bath opposite the drain, carefully position the counterweight on the shims or the

board, aligned with the counterweight guide.

On each side, carefully run the pulley cable directly to the counterweights, making sure it does not

interfere with the limit switch wires and door power cable.

Attach the cables to the counterweights.

Use the provided tool to position each pulley cable over both pulleys.

On the drain side of the bath, remove the support shims and carefully lower the counterweights.

On the side of the bath opposite the drain, remove the support shims and carefully lower the

counterweights.

Check to make sure the counterweights do not come in contact with the drip tray.

Route the cable over

the pulleys.

Position the counterweight

on the shims.

Add shims that are 1/2"

(1.3 cm) to 1" (2.5 cm)

(total height).

Shims

Counterweight

Tool

Board

Counterweight

Guide

Attach the counterweight

Pulley

Tool

Cable

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